Dormans Corner

ONE DAY I WILL WRITE ABOUT THIS PLACE: A MEMOIR BY BINYAVANGA WAINAINA

It’s never too late to write a classic which is exactly what Binyanvanga Wainaina did when he put pen to paper and produced this critically acclaimed book. Without a hint of pretentiousness, Binyanvaga takes you through what any middle-class Kenyan has experienced but paints a picture so vivid you will find yourself living his childhood with him and his multilingual and multicultural family. You will come out on the other side of this book with a firm appreciation for his story, a little bit of nostalgia and rediscover the wit and humour of this late Kenyan wordsmith.

KENYAN MUSIC (XENIA MANASSEH)

Xenia is a rising voice in Kenyan music. The US-based artist writes her own music that is a mixture of bass-filled RnB beats and soothing neo-soul vocals. She recorded her first track in 2016 and this year she released a 6 song EP that will make you want to lie on a hammock and watch the clouds roll by. Listen to the Fallin’ Apart EP on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer and Youtube.

AUDIO PODCASTS FROM KENYA (SHE SHAPES THE CITY)

She Shapes The City is a platform celebrating women change-makers in cities around the world. These amazing women are solving the challenges that face their cities and communities. They are working in sectors as varied as health, aviation, opera and martial arts. They started in Nairobi, Kenya and after their success have now launched in Aarhus, Denmark. Listen to it on Apple Podcasts.

VIDEO KENYAN SERIES (MAISHA)

This series will have you on the edge of your seat as you watch the drama unfold. The pilot episode begins with an assassination plot that introduces all the key characters who will have you invested in the story before the 15-minute mark hits. Grab a friend and two coffees because this series will leave you with a lot to talk about.