Jahazi Vol 9: Arts & Culture in the Time of Covid-19
Synopsis
This Issue is devoted to reflections on COVID-19. We discuss the role of the artist and the changes in the creative sector.
Editorial Board
Mueni Lundi,
Faith Oneya
Irene Cege
J.K.S. Makokha
Advisory Board
Advisory Board:
G Oluoch-Olunya
Kahithe Kiiru
Mwenda Ntarangwi
Issue Editor: Caroline Mose
Design & Layout: Victor Gitonga Twenty Twenty Design
Cartoons: G Mwampembwa (Gaddo)
Contents
- From the Editor by Caroline Mose
- From the Editor by Caroline Mose
- From the Publisher by Kimani Njogu
- From the Publisher by Kimani Njogu
- Culture and the Arts in Pandemic Times: Challenges and Opportunities by Austin Bukenya
- Culture and the Arts in Pandemic Times: Challenges and Opportunities by Austin Bukenya
- Song of Meheret: The Pandemic in Ethiopia through an Artist’s Eyes by Mercy Wambui
- Song of Meheret: The Pandemic in Ethiopia through an Artist’s Eyes by Mercy Wambui
- Reflections on COVID-19 and Spirituality in Kenya by Mwenda Ntarangwi
- Reflections on COVID-19 and Spirituality in Kenya by Mwenda Ntarangwi
- COVID-19 Blessings for Breastfeeding Working Mothers by Florence Sipalla
- COVID-19 Blessings for Breastfeeding Working Mothers by Florence Sipalla
- Is Kenya Arts Community Avoiding the E-Word by Wandia Njoya
- Is Kenya Arts Community Avoiding the E-Word by Wandia Njoya
- The Art of Resilience by Suzanne Mieko
- The Art of Resilience by Suzanne Mieko
- Safeguarding a Creative and Cultural Moment: Reflections on the Impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s Creative Sector by George Gachara
- Safeguarding a Creative and Cultural Moment: Reflections on the Impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s Creative Sector by George Gachara
- COVID-19 and the Digital Divide: Nanjira Sambuli in conversation with Jahazi
- COVID-19 and the Digital Divide: Nanjira Sambuli in conversation with Jahazi
- Personal Reflections: How COVID-19 Has Changed Artistic Expression by Jill Namatasi
- Personal Reflections: How COVID-19 Has Changed Artistic Expression by Jill Namatasi
- Entertainment and Culture in Corona Times by Joyce Nyairo
- Entertainment and Culture in Corona Times by Joyce Nyairo
- The Currency of Exposure for Artists in the Wake of COVID-19 by Faith Oneya
- The Currency of Exposure for Artists in the Wake of COVID-19 by Faith Oneya
- The Impact of COVID-19 Through the Eyes of Millennial Artists: Interview with Arafa Hamadi and Biko Wekesa by Kevin Mwachira
- The Impact of COVID-19 Through the Eyes of Millennial Artists: Interview with Arafa Hamadi and Biko Wekesa by Kevin Mwachira
- In Conversation with Visual Artist Elkana Ongesa: Interview by James Gitaka
- In Conversation with Visual Artist Elkana Ongesa: Interview by James Gitaka
- Using our Traditions-a Herbal and Nutritional Guide for Kenyan Families by Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health (TICAH) by Kimani Njogu
- Using our Traditions-a Herbal and Nutritional Guide for Kenyan Families by Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health (TICAH) by Kimani Njogu
- The Artists Stimulus Programme: Cushioning the Cultural and Creative Industry Sector from the Adverse Effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic by Kiprop Lagat
- The Artists Stimulus Programme: Cushioning the Cultural and Creative Industry Sector from the Adverse Effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic by Kiprop Lagat
- Financing the Creative Sector by Roy Gitahi
- Financing the Creative Sector by Roy Gitahi
- Limiting Movement: COVID-19 and the Curfew by George Kegoro
- Limiting Movement: COVID-19 and the Curfew by George Kegoro
- Freedom of Expression in the Creative Space and the Rafiki Case by Judy Kibinge, Peter Mudamba, Ken Kigunda and Ray Odanga
- Freedom of Expression in the Creative Space and the Rafiki Case by Judy Kibinge, Peter Mudamba, Ken Kigunda and Ray Odanga
- Building Sustainable Theatre Ecosystems: Mapping the Theatre Sector in Kenya by Sheba Hirst, Wanjiku Mwawuganga, Miriam Kadzitu and Karishma Bhagani
- Building Sustainable Theatre Ecosystems: Mapping the Theatre Sector in Kenya by Sheba Hirst, Wanjiku Mwawuganga, Miriam Kadzitu and Karishma Bhagani
- ResiliArt Kenya: ‘Crafting and Reshaping the Creative Economy for Resilience and Sustainability in the Context of COVID-19 by G Oluoch-Olunya