The dawn of Kenya’s fight for freedom from colonial rule, gave birth to a new genre of music: The African Twist: The Sound of Kenya’s Independence, which resonated with and defined the Swinging 60s, setting the backdrop to a creative society, cut-throat competition, survival tactics, politics and romance. The production takes us on a nostalgic journey to the 60s.

My French Film Festival, the original 100% online festival of French-language cinema, is back for its 15th edition. Enjoy the best of French-language cinema from the comfort of their own […]

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An exhibition featuring the work of 19 emerging artists based at Uweza Art Gallery in Kibera. 

Madagascar, nowadays. Kwame, 20, struggles to make a living in the clandestine sapphire mines. An unexpected event takes him back to his hometown. As he reunites with his mother and old friends, he finds himself confronted with the rampant corruption plaguing his country. He will have to choose between easy money and loyalty, between individualism and political awakening.

The Kenyan-German athlete, Alexandra Ndolo, is bringing fencing back home.  She made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics becoming the first athlete to represent Kenya in fencing at an Olympic Games.

Mathieu Gayet, Head of Industry at the Geneva Digital Market and founder of XRMust.com. Since 2017, Mathieu has become a cornerstone in the XR storytelling community, publishing over 350 articles and organizing events like Immersity in Angoulême. As part of the Geneva International Film Festival, he is dedicated to building the European XR ecosystem and advancing innovation in the field.

Michele Ziegler is the Chief Digital Officer and Director of NewImages Festival & Hub at Forum des Images, France. Michele brings a wealth of experience in strategic development, creative technologies, and event production. From leading France’s first TUMO Center for Creative Technologies to advancing NewImages Festival, she has been at the forefront of educational and cultural innovation in XR.

Arome Ibrahim, representing Nigeria, is a Business Analyst, XR Thought Leader, and Executive Director of Immersive Tech Africa. Through initiatives like the XR Innovation Summit and the XR Innovation Launchpad, Arome has been instrumental in training emerging talents and democratizing access to XR and AI technologies across Africa. His goal of empowering 10,000 VR/AR creators by 2030 reflects his dedication to fostering an inclusive tech ecosystem.

Med Arbi Soualhia, representing Tunisia, is an XR curator and artistic director, leading the immersive section at Gabes Cinema Fen. As founder and creative director of Red Fish XR Studio in Tunis, Med Arbi pioneers XR technologies like 360° video, VR, and AR across various sectors. His commitment to democratizing XR and introducing immersive arts to African and Arab artists reflects his vision for a future rich in creative possibilities.