Alliance Française

Moorings - Voyages of Capital across the Indian Ocean by Nidhi Mahajan

Book Presentation 📖

Moorings follows sailors from the Gulf of Kachchh in India as they voyage across the Indian Ocean on mechanized wooden sailing vessels known as vahans, or dhows. The book examines the social worlds of Muslim seafarers who have been rendered invisible even as they maneuver multiple regulatory regimes and the exigencies of life, navigating colonialism, neoliberalism, the rise of Hindutva, insurgency, climate change, and border regimes across the ocean.

Exhibition - Dhows : The Timeless Vessels

Exhibition 🖼️

Sophie’s watercolours capture more than dhows, they evoke the shifting light, the call to prayer drifting across the harbour, the rich, layered culture of the Swahili coast.  Dhows, hand-built and tide-worn, are more than a subject — they are part of the East African identity.

Find Me Unafraid - Kennedy Odede and Jessica Posner - book launch

Book Launch 📕

Find Me Unafraid recounts the extraordinary journey of Kennedy Odede and Jessica Posner, two young individuals from radically different backgrounds, brought together by a shared determination to create meaningful change.

African Futurism

Projection

A creative project led by Jean-Pierre Bekolo that imagines a futuristic African city, inspired by the fictional world of Wakanda from the Black Panther universe. The project draws from the rich cultural heritage of Foumban, a historical city in Cameroon, and seeks to reframe African narratives by projecting Africa into a future without Western influence.

FDLM 2025

Fête de la Musique 🎼

From jazzy rhythms to percussive beats to groovy electronic music, the Fête de la Musique will be lit with Islam Elbeiti, Kasiva Mutua, and DJ Suraj.

the print press exhibition

Exhibtion 🖼️

This exhibition celebrates limited-edition prints and printmakers within the Kenyan contemporary art landscape.

Dizzy Brains Showcase Wednesday

Showcase Wednesday 🎵

Straight from Madagascar, this explosive band blends raw punk energy with the gritty soul of vintage rock — a sound that’s both classic, wild, and fiercely original.

EAT BITTER— A story of grit, survival, and sacrifice.

Screening | Eat Bitter 🎦

EAT BITTER— A story of grit, survival, and sacrifice. A story of what individuals are willing to sacrifice for a better future, while also shedding light on China’s growing footprint […]

Alexis Le Rossignol

Stand-up 🎤

🎤 Alexis Le Rossignol—French comedian, author, and known for his columns on France Inter—is bringing his new stand-up show “The Meaning of Life” to @afnairobi

air france expo

Exposition | Air France ✈️

An exclusive exhibition celebrating the timeless elegance and rich heritage of Air France. Featuring iconic memorabilia, vintage posters, and classic uniforms, it highlights the airline’s longstanding commitment to style, innovation, and excellence.