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‘The Bullet And The Flag ’ REVIEW :

‘The Bullet And The Flag ‘ Review : ‘The Bullet and the Flag ‘, a play about the state of the nation by Director Moses Ngwiri that delivers a heartfelt and resonant tribute , highlighting neocolonialism, imperialism and struggles of the country in finding its own identity.  by Austin Malonza - 29 September 2024 Art is a very powerful thing for revolution. In Nairobi, most artists and creatives have mastered the art of using theatre plays to highlight issues that affect the community and give the audience a chance at coming up with concrete actions to address these problems.   For me theater has always been a mirror to society reflecting the struggles, joys and conversations of the moment. In Kenya, recent events - from political shits, economic challenges , to the ever-evolving social landscape , have provided fertile ground for compelling narratives. The play “ THE BULLET AND THE FLAG,”  captures this essence tackling the current “ maandamo ”  issue  On Se...
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BRYAN KABUGI'S UNMATCHED DEDICATION...

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Created by: (Austin Malonza...) Posted on 3rd December 2022 "Sinema ni kazi and am a living prove it can be used to make a living out of it and also to make an impact to the society" ~ BRYAN KABUGI. Bryan Kabugi ,  born in the 2nd of September 2000 is a brilliant Kenyan Actor making a great impact in taking the Kenyan local Content to the next level. He began his acting journey in a TV show that aired in Citizen TV well known as "Machachari" where he played Kenny  as his role and this gave life to his dreams of now becoming a well known Kenyan Actor.  Actor Bryan Kabugi did not give up in his acting journey afterwards.For those who might have witnessed his growth , he progressed from Kenny in Machachari to Dream Child afterwards went in Kina as Leo, then as upto now playing in Salem as Tito Karani a TV drama that got him to be nominated as the best supporting Actor in a TV drama in the KALASHA FILM AND TV DRAMA AWARD 2022.    ...
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EASTMOND MWENDA'S ART REVIEW...

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(Created by Austin Malonza) Just like any other top ranked Filmmakers in Kenya, EastMond Mwenda  is one of the top ranked Filmmakers i have ever recognised. His hardwork and Consistency is what most people will always tend to look upto him for and really want to achieve it...He not only happens to be a filmmaker,but a several    Award   winning Filmmaker like in the  Kalasha 2020 Awards  for his first  feature Film  " Mukami the Movie"  that he wrote and directed back when he was a student at  Moi University.  Eastmond Is not only known for being a director but also known to be a well  Cinematographer,Video Editor, Script writer  and a Corporate Photographer. Apart  from the  feature Film  Mukami , the  hardworking filmmaker has managed to  have written and directed other short films such as   Hoodwatch,Social distance, Dear Diary,   Alive Again,The Case,Amuo,Don't break...
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SUPA MODO.

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SUPA MODO FILM 1ST PREMIERE AT 68TH BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL... 16 October 22 (Created by:Austin Malonza.) Supa modo is a 2018 internationally co produced drama that now streams on Netflix.In February 22nd, Supa modo was awarded  the best feature film and also the best feature screenplay...The Film was shot in Limuru in a village called Kabuku outside Nairobi and is directed by One of the well known and awarded directors we have in Kenya Likarion Wainaina ... The film Supa Modo, takes us through a little girl's life Jo( Stycie Waweru )who happens to be into Super heros but unfortunately she's threatened with her terminal illness... Jo's Mother, Kathryn(Marrianne Nungo), takes her out from the Hospital so that she can spend the last moments with her as she feels she might be more comfortable with her when she's home than in the Hospital. Mwix(Nyawara Ndambia), who happens to be Jo's Elder Sister Doesn't seem to agree with the Mot...
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