Empowering Change: Lydiah's Afro-Fusion Journey

Lydiah is an Afro-fusion musician based in Nairobi.

She is a composer, singer and guitarist. Lydiah’s music began and is grounded in activism, hence the term ‘Artivist’. Her music seeks to bring about positive change. Lydiah’s musical career has been heavily influenced by Africa and musical greats such as Miriam Makeba, Dobet Gnahore, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Tracy Chapman, Ayub Ogada and others.

Lydiah started her musical journey as part of a duet with Dan “Chizzy” Aceda which brought modern-day traditional music to the forefront of Kenyan music. Lydia’s music speaks to and celebrates African history, culture, heroes and heroines, current social issues as well as love and popular culture.

She is also the founder of Nairobi-based Pink Pulse Media, an all-women-led entertainment and events management provider Pink Pulse brings together women artists, focusing on the role of women and ensuring gender parity in media and entertainment businesses.

www.pinkpulsemedia.com

info@pinkpulsemedia.com

Nyatiti Arts Centre

Kake Wakake is the founder of the Nyatiti Arts Centre in the Korogocho slums. A dedicated and visionary leader in the arts community, he is committed to empowering teenage mothers, preventing addiction, and promoting sobriety among youths by means of diverse arts.

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His strategic mindset ensures that each project is impactful and sustainable. Kake’s work is marked by a unique blend of creativity, leadership, and a profound sense of purpose, driving positive change in his community. These photos show Kake at work with some of the children at the Nyatiti Arts Centre.

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Arts Centre in Korogocho Slums

Located in the heart of Korogocho Slums, our Arts Centre is dedicated to preserving and promoting our rich African musical heritage.

Our goals extend beyond artistic endeavors. We seek to encourage social responsibility, tackling pressing issues such as teenage pregnancy, early marriages, harmful cultural practices like female genital mutilation, and preventing crime and drug addiction among our youth.

Founded with a passion for empowering communities through the arts, our centre serves as a beacon of hope, providing a platform for local talent to flourish and express their creativity. Through music, dance, drama, and various artistic endeavors, we strive to uplift spirits, foster unity, and inspire positive change within our community.

Join us on this journey as we harness the transformative power of the arts to create a brighter future for the residents of Korogocho Slums and beyond.

For further information or to lend support, contact Project Patron Anthony Gafouga at

anthony.gatonga@gmail.com or via WhatsApp at +254 725 683 679

See local creative artist Kake Wakake at the opening ceremony for the centre.