PRIME The Print Press: Mastery, mentorship and a quiet rebellion For Soi, whose practice spans three decades, the exhibition is more than a showcase, it’s a homecoming of sorts.
Badassery: Play probes Kenya’s extra-judicial killings and quest for justice There’s history and hindsight, and no easy answers, as the audience is left to consider some uncomfortable truths about justice.
'28 Years Later': Polarising, iPhone horror movie that's worth a theatre ticket The film is more about living with danger than constantly fighting it. The rage virus is still around, but people have figured out how to build systems around it.
PRIME Trial of Dedan Kimathi With ‘The Trial of Dedan Kimathi’, Ngugi’s legacy marches on—through fire, defiance, and the echo of drums that still call a nation to remember, and to rise.
PRIME ‘Rhythms Within’: Where colours speak and silence sings The ‘Rhythms Within’ exhibit is a vibrant journey into the world of abstract art where women’s figurines pirouette on a pinnacle.
Inside Job: Great cast, interesting concept, but an underwhelming experience ‘Inside Job’ is a Kenyan comedy film that premiered on Netflix on June 14, 2025. Directed by Tosh Gitonga and written by Angela Ruhinda.
Tyler Perry’s Straw: Usual ‘traumaploitation’ formula with a new twist Released by Netflix on June 6, 2025, Straw is a psychological crime drama written, produced, and directed by Tyler Perry.
Dream Weaving: Art, environment, and politics of belonging Kenyan textile artist Agnes Waruguru and Sudanese painter Amani Azhari are using visual art to reflect on climate, healing, and the intimate lives of women across borders.
State violence, patriot's trial: June productions line-up captures the pulse of society Expect gangland memories and moral ambiguities to unfold; names like Patrick Shaw may resurface, invoking both nostalgia and unease.
Bolstering film industry: Lessons from India’s Bollywood Kenya could learn from India’s experience in spurring the growth of its film industry to boost the economy and well-being of its citizens.
'The Party': It's star studded, fun, messy and exactly the kind of storytelling we need to see more of from Africa 'The Party' is a 2025 Nigerian murder mystery miniseries that dropped on Netflix on May 30.
Ballerina: Convoluted, but entertaining John Wick popcorn movie The John Wick franchise is all about action, and even though this has a long setup, you still get the action we expect, especially in the third act.
The lone visionary artist of Kisumu’s Maasai Market George evokes emotion and ambiguity through layered works — canvases sculpted like cartographic reliefs and infused with bold, contrasting colours.
Stand-up comics tell stories to an unforgiving audience Blacklisted Storytellers had potential, if it's ever to pop up again, the team needs to be more intentional, not just with presentation, but with pacing, tone, and flow.
What Kuona theft says about Kenya’s creative economy The incident raises new security concerns and highlights growing appreciation for Kenyan art.
PRIME The Chocolate Empire: A dramatically raunchy look at the dark side of Nairobi Despite what the synopsis might suggest, Chocolate Empire isn’t a Kenyan version of the American show Empire.
PRIME Kenyan women’s legacy told in tapestry and brass Kenyan women, from past freedom fighters to today’s activists, are honored in a powerful exhibition to symbolize resilience and reverence.
PRIME Vienyeji Pro Max: Adaptation delivers biting humour and valuable life lessons Directed by Stuart, Vienyeji Pro Max is a light-hearted departure from his usual intense performances, adding to his theatre credentials.
PRIME 'Final Destination - Bloodlines': Funniest instalment yet from franchise that refuses to die This is the funniest Final Destination by far (in the writing), and it’s not by accident.
PRIME 'Love, Death & Robots': Why Volume 4 holds up Volume 4 keeps the same setup: different art styles, different tones, different runtimes.
PRIME Ties that Bind: Where memory hangs by a thread 'Ties That Bind' succeeds not through spectacle but through intimacy, intellectual rigour, and emotional resonance.
PRIME Bad Girls of the Bible: In Delilah, Jezebel, Potiphar’s wife and Sapphira’s shoes Julisa says the biggest challenge was seamlessly bringing all these diverse characters together on stage.
PRIME 'MTV Shuga Mashariki': Show sets new bar in Kenyan production Enos Olik, June Ndinya, Mkaiwawi Mwakaba, and Likarion Wainaina have created a visually stunning, well-paced, and deeply engaging show.
PRIME 'Thunderbolts': Marvel is back...kind of not exactly The writers embrace the messiness of these personalities, and that leads to moments that are funny, tragic, and occasionally deep.
PRIME Bold strokes from darkness For Njenga, art is an act of faith. He doesn’t impose on ideas—they come to him, and he works with what’s given.
