Q&A Monday: Akona Ndungane (@Akona1)
Akona Ndungane is an Ad-freak who dabbles in blogging and social activism.
We had a few questions for her and this is what she had to say.
Akona Ndungane is an Ad-freak who dabbles in blogging and social activism.
We had a few questions for her and this is what she had to say.
Wanjiku Mwaura seeks poetic inspiration from life’s simplicity
In 2011, some of her works were published in two anthologies ‘fresh Paint’ and ‘synchronized ink’ Currently working on her own anthology, she has taken to the stage for the last four years sharing and learning as she performs alongside Kenya’s best spoken word poets and veterans in the poetry scene in Kenya such as Ngwatilo Mawiyoo (a self-published poet) Njeri Wangari, Michael Kwambo, Tony Mochama, Grand Master Masese and many others.
@WanjikuMwaurah
Stephen Musyoka or “Syoks” is well known on Social Media networks in Kenya, He is behind several successful social media marketing campaigns for corporates, brands and individuals and initiatives in Kenyan society.
He earned the title “King of Facebook” in the year 2010 at a Face-off contest organized by Safaricom.
A journalist by profession, Syoks has worked with several noteworthy initiatives. His team at the Nailab once raised Ksh. 136,000/= in just six hours for a Community Based Organization in Githurai, through the 1%CLUB.
Jacque Ndinda (@Ndinda_) says that she has been unable to describe herself to other people. Every day, she discovers something that tells her she really does not know herself yet, and she might never do. But what she does for a living is write. It might be necessary to note that Jacque loves to blend well in the background. It is where the cool kids are. She also dislikes chocolates and has an undying love for endangered mosquitoes.
We had a few questions for her and this is what she had to say.
Rachel Gichinga has, for the last five years, been working on ways to employ the use of creative approaches in advocacy, civic engagement and development initiatives.
@Raheeli
In 2009 she co-founded Kuweni Serious, an initiative which is focused on getting young, educated Kenyans involved in socio-political initiatives and translating online engagement into offline action.
She is also part of the 2012 class of Acumen Fund East Africa Fellows.
Dan ‘chizi’ Aceda is a Kenyan Singer Songwriter. He has recorded two studio albums Benganology(2010) and Suluwe (2005) and has written songs for many different artists including Kanji Mbugua, Joseph Hellon, Atemi Oyungu amongst others. He has also won two Kisima Awards and been nominated for two others. In 2011, Dan became the first Kenyan musician to perform at the Lake of Stars Festival in Malawi.
Dan Chizi Aceda © Paul Kariuki Munene
You can sample his music here.
BONK is a Kenyan clothing company, famous for its T-shirts, Bags, and Accessories. All products are designed and produced in Kenya, by a relatively sozzled bunch of Kenyan friends. When not designing tees, they’ll usually be found in their lab experimenting with the next cure for the common hangover.
@MastabOИK
BONK has grown to be one of Kenya’s most successful original brands, and offers both Kenyan and international markets with truly world-class merchandise.Their popular t-shirt designs feature collections that are culturally relevant, including retro Kenyan prints, beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, witty designs, and limited edition prints honouring Africa’s heroes.
Terryanne Chebet is a Business Anchor at CCTV News, the English language international channel at China Central Television. She was until recently an Associate Editor & Business News Anchor at Citizen Television. Her role at Citizen TV was to create a strategy for the business desk in a fast changing media environment, as they continue to deliver an unrivalled business package.
She reports and anchors business news, covering business stories from across the African Continent, interviewing Business leaders, policy makers & CEO’s.
@TerryanneChebet
She has vast experience in reporting, scriptwriting, anchoring, producing & directing TV shows, having been recently nominated in two awards, Continentally; Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards & the Kalasha Awards, Both for Best TV productions.
She is also an MC, a speaker on African Business and Social media matters and is an active social media player, with an active blog, and over 16,000 followers on twitter.
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