From the words we type to the ideas we share, AI is changing the way we communicate. But as machines learn to speak our languages, are they simply reflecting the way we think or quietly shaping it?
Noyau de Mangue 🕺🏾
Noyau de Mangue (Mango Seed Core) is an immersive dance and videomapping performance by Lumartis Life that explores how life’s experiences shape the body and redefine the way we move through the world.
From Comic Strip to Video Game: Meet Bongoman’s New Adventure
After entertaining generations of readers for over three decades, Bongoman is entering a new chapter. On 8 October, Alliance Française de Nairobi welcomes the launch of Bongoman: The Game, an action-adventure video game inspired by Kenya’s longest-running comic strip. Created by Mellowphant Games, the project reimagines an iconic character for a new generation of audiences and players.
The African Dream Comedy Special
The African Dream Comedy Special Premiere and Live Showcase will be happening on 14th August at the @afnairobi starting 7:30PM – 10:00PM.
Opportunity: Comics Masterclass
Through this hands-on masterclass, participants will explore the fundamentals of visual storytelling, character creation, satire and editorial cartooning, while learning how to transform ideas into compelling illustrations that spark conversation.
EACC 2026 Masterclass: Comic Storytelling Across Webtoon and Digital Platforms
As part of the East African Comic Competition 2026, Alliance Française de Nairobi will host a new masterclass on Saturday, 18 July, led by Lydiah Mwangi, founder of Poppihin LLC and creator of The Ebony Witch.
Sound Design Workshop 🔊
🎛️ Are you an African composer, beatmaker or musician looking to build your skills in sound design? Gobelins × Africa Creative Sounds training is for you. The training covers the full chain of audio post-production for the moving image.
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists: Celebrating a Cornerstone of the Horn of Africa
2026 has been declared the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists by the United Nations. To mark this, Agence Française de Développement and CIRAD invite us into the world of pastoralism around the world through striking photographs, virtual reality films, videos, and personal stories.
Fête de la Musique : découvrez l’opéra Bastien & Bastienne
Alliance Française de Nairobi kicks off Fête de la Musique on Wednesday, June 17 with Bastien & Bastienne, a playful opera by Mozart, in partnership with Micro-Folie.
Enjoy this accessible and engaging performance in French with English subtitles — and feel free to bring your picnic for a relaxed evening in the garden.
Free entry – from 7 PM.
BD Masterclass: Kyansimire Oroni
This in-person masterclass is one of a series of workshops by French and Kenyan professionals for artists interested in strengthening their craft and capacity. An additional tool to accompany artists preparing to submit their comics for the 2026 East African Comic Competition https://afkenya.org/eacc-2026/ on the theme ‘Inhabiting the World’.
