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At the vanguard of Afro Gen Z culture & insights
How Ani Kayode Somtochukwu Went From Imagining Freedom to Writing About It
Kenga literary editor, Anna-Maria Poku sits down with the trailblazing author to discuss his debut novel, And Then He Sang A Lullaby, his queer activism and how his writing serves as a reminder that freedom is always within reach
ISSUE IV • Barak Jacuzzi: Feeling the Nairobeat
In his cover interview for Kenga Issue IV, Barak Jacuzzi discusses with Arinze Obiezue, Kenga’s publisher, about the new projects he’s working on, spills the tea on his romantic type, and tells the story of his artistic development, inspired by the heartbeat of Nairobi
The Financial Dynamics Involved in Dating as a Fat Woman
With the recent culture of the “baby girl lifestyle”, which places a spotlight on the good things of life that women ought to enjoy both in and outside a relationship, women are prioritising enjoyment, but fat women are still exempted from this culture on the basis of their size.
7 Gen-Zers Tell Us How They Use Cannabis
With the rising normalisation of cannabis use in society especially amongst young people, we ask seven Gen Z Nigerians how they use cannabis in their daily lives.
Spotify’s Monica Kemoli-Savanne on the Globalisation of African Music
In this interview, Monica Kemoli-Savanne, Spotify’s Artist & Label Partnerships Manager in East Africa shares stories about her foray into music, what she’s learnt since being in the music industry, and her thoughts on the role of Afro Gen Zs in the globalisation of African music.
Travis Obeng-Casper: Designing Fashion Excellence at the Intersection of Genders
Travis Obeng-Casper is the 24-year old founder and creative director of AJABENG, a highly successful Ghanaian fashion label birthed at the intersection of minimalism and contemporary African art and culture.
Cheyenne Muvunyi: Making African Skincare and Haircare Unisex
Cheyenne Muvunyi is the 23-year-old founder of Glow Force, a Rwandan beauty company that seeks to make healthy kinks and glowing melanin mainstream through their assortment of luxury organic haircare and skincare products.