I love cartoons and comic books. Always have. These days, if I come across these New Age cartoons on telly or in a publication, I give them a chance if the characters look half-way decent (I’m sorry Chowder, you and your lot look far too scary.) She-Ra, He-Man, Captain Planet, Gargoyles, Popeye, Archie & Veronica, […]
If I had a bucketlist for 2011 it would read thus: Have my byline in LA Times Magazine. Grow a little older and a whole lot wiser. Finally visit Kibera. Secure own domain name. Get promoted, twice! Write and illustrate a children’s story (on the blog). Be published in an academic journal. Star in my […]
Lately, he’s been favouring a crisp, ill-fitting white suit complete with matching patent leather shoes, a dark tie and pocket handkerchief. With a shiny bald rungu-shaped head, bushy eyebrows, blunt nose and black fish-lips that part in an easy smile, he is the jokester. A flamboyant orator who (when fired up) speaks of witchcraft, financial […]
I’m very particular about titles and keeping things professional in the work place. Sure, I kid around with my bosses, clients and carry-on with my colleagues but I always know my place and I expect the people I deal with to do the same. Ha! Maybe I should have begun by stating why I do […]
Last month when the world was saddened by the death of Gill Scott-Heron I was unmoved. His name was unfamiliar. I thought he was just another American artist who, though obviously much loved, was only relevant to Americans. In hindsight, I realize that he played a pivotal role in developing spoken word poetry and social […]
This is how it happened…. Last month LA Times Magazine requested UP Magazine to recommend a Kenyan band and track for their June 2011 music issue. They wanted between 30-50 words describing both the band and the song. My boss felt that this was right up my alley since I handle all things Arts & […]