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BLOSSOM: Our very own @zi.ggie and the lovely @callmedjiv will be performing at the Klub Karlstorbahnhof for the BLOSSOM event which is part of the @iffmh! Ziggie and IV will be performing alongside the German-based talented DJs JOEY LOU and OLIV fro

IFFMH: We are excited to share that we will be at the @iffmh showcasing a selection of our compelling shorts; ‘We Need Prayers,’ ‘Tuko Macho,’ ‘To Catch A Dream,’ our anthology film, ‘Stories of Our Lives,&rs

We have come to a bittersweet end of our outdoor art installation ‘Return To Sender’ journey at the @snfcc in Athens! Curated by @katerina.gregos, ‘Return To Sender’ opened at the SNFCC Esplanade on April 26, 2023, and was on

MORE THAN WORDS: Our long-awaited illustrated book of queer stories “More Than Words is now **available for purchase** at @papercafe.nbo! “More Than Words” is a collection of illustrated queer stories that brings together selected a

PODCAST: Our very own @sunnydolat had an insightful conversation with artist @jeremyhutchison and fashion historian @amberbutchart for series 3 of Amber’s podcast, #ClothCultures! Sunny and Jeremy discuss the installations “Return To Send

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REVIEW: Not African Enough via M.Bassy

REVIEW: Not African Enough via M.Bassy

In the fashion industry, there is hardly consensus as to what constitutes ‘African’ design. So far, the mantra has been: if it looks ‘African’ it probably is (and vice versa). But there is more than meets the eye. The NEST collective, the creative tour-de-force based in Nairobi

NewsThe Nest Collective4 October 2017Not African Enough, Fashion Book

Jim Chuchu at the New Dimensions VR Lab

Jim Chuchu at the New Dimensions VR Lab

Events, NewsThe Nest Collective25 July 2017Virtual Reality, Electric South, VR Lab

Championing Diversity with WeTransfer x The Dots

Championing Diversity with WeTransfer x The Dots

NewsThe Nest Collective22 July 2017WeTransfer, The Dots, Collaboration, Curation, Awuor Onyango, M+K, Kawira Mwirichia

Not African Enough - Out in September

Not African Enough - Out in September

News, ProjectsThe Nest Collective7 July 2017Not African Enough, Fashion Book

Let This Be A Warning: Nairobi Premiere

Let This Be A Warning: Nairobi Premiere

News, EventsThe Nest Collective22 June 2017Let This Be A Warning, VR, Electric South, Goethe-Institut, Premiere

We Need Prayers: A Short Film by the Nest Collective

We Need Prayers: A Short Film by the Nest Collective

Production, NewsThe Nest Collective22 June 2017We Need Prayers, Rapcha the Sayantist, Alice Kithinji, Tuko Macho, Dystopia, Nairobbery, Nairobi

This June: C& Residency

This June: C& Residency

Events, News, ProjectsThe Nest Collective14 June 2017Residency, ContemporaryAnd, Instagram, Takeover, Design, Short Film

Africa Rising: Fashion, Design and Lifestyle from Africa

Africa Rising: Fashion, Design and Lifestyle from Africa

News, Press and InterviewsThe Nest Collective3 May 2017News, Publications

Not African Enough—Out Soon

Not African Enough—Out Soon

News, ProjectsThe Nest Collective3 November 2016Projects, Literature, Fashion, Works in Progress

The Nest Collective at CPH PIX 2016—

The Nest Collective at CPH PIX 2016—

News, EventsThe Nest Collective1 November 2016Events, Festival, Screening, Exhibition

Tuesday Night Magic at The Binyavanga Fundraiser!

Tuesday Night Magic at The Binyavanga Fundraiser!

NewsThe Nest Collective2 December 2015Thanks, Binyavanga Wainaina, Fundraiser, Awesomeness, Jarel, Don Ngatia, Kaz, Mayonde, Juliani, Dan "Chizi" Aceda, Muthoni the Drummer Queen

Help Us Raise Money for Binyavanga!

Help Us Raise Money for Binyavanga!

NewsThe Nest Collective27 November 2015Binyavanga Wainaina, Fundraiser