Books & Plays
“The Outsider(s)”; 2012, by Caroline Adhiambo Jakob (Foreigners Journal).
“Coming Home”; 2011 by Caroline Kawira Njeru.
“Das Leben Kommt Immer Dazswichen”; 2010, by Auma Obama.
“How to start & Manage your Own Business”; 2007, by J.N Mwangi and M.O. Omollo.
“Audacity of Hope”; 2006, and “Dreams from my Father”; 1995, by Barack Obama.
“Unbowed”; 2006, by Prof Wangari Muta Maathai.
“Confessions of an Economic Hitman”; 2004, by John Perkins.
“Rich Dad, Poor Dad”; 2000, by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter.
“The River and the Source”; 1995 by Margaret Atieno Ogola.
“The Africans, A Triple Heritage”; 1986, by Prof Ali A. Mazrui.
“Weep Not Child”; 1964, “The River Between”; 1965, “A Grain of Wheat”; 1967, “Petals of Blood”; 1977, “Devil on the Cross”; 1980, and “Wizard of the Crow”; 2006 by Prof Ngugi Wa Thiongo.
“The Richest Man in Babylon”; 1926, by George S. Clason.
Films, soaps & television series
“12 Years a Slave” featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyon’go et al, directed by Steve McQueen, written by John Ridley, 2013, (adapted from the 1853 memoir of the same name by Solomon Northup).
“Something Necessary” featuring Susan Wanjiru et al, directed by Judy Kibinge, 2013.
“Long Walk to Freedom” featuring Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela, directed by Justin Chadwick, 2013, (based on Mandela’s Autobiography of the same name).
“Nairobi Half Life” featuring Joseph Wairimu, Olwenya Maina et al, directed by David ‘Tosh’ Gitonga, 2012 (writers: Billy Kahora, Potash Charles Matathia et al).
“Paradise Love” featuring Margarethe Tiesel, Peter Kazungu et al, directed by Ulrich Seidl, 2012 (Coastal Kenya). In German: Paradies Liebe.
“The 1st Grader” featuring Oliver Litondo et al, directed by Justin Chadwick, 2010.
“Soul Boy” featuring Samson Odhiambo et al, directed by Hawa Essuman & Tom Tykwer, 2010 (written by Billy Kahora, Nairobi – Kenya).
“The Dreams of Elibidi” featuring Juma Williams et al, directed by Nick Reding & Kamau Wa Ndung’u, 2010.
“Shuga” featuring Lupita Nyon’go et al, directed by Teboho Mahlatsi & Angus Gibson, 2009 (Nairobi, Kenya).
“Good Fortune” produced by Landon van Soest and Jeremy Levine, 2009 (location – Siaya, Kenya).
“Pumzi” featuring Chantelle Burger & Kudzani Moswel, directed by Wanuri Kahiu, 2009.
“From a Whisper” featuring Ken Ambani, Abubakar Mwenda, Godfrey Odhiambo & Corrine Onyango, directed by Wanuri Kahiu, 2009.
“Invictus” featuring Morgan Freeman & Matt Damon, directed by Clint Eastwood, 2009.
“Blood Diamond” featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou, co-produced and directed by Edward Zwick; 2006 (written by Charles Leavitt).
“The Last King of Scotland” featuring Forest Whitaker, directed by Kevin Macdonald, 2006 (based on Giles Foden’s novel of the same name).
“Momella – Eine Farm in Afrika” featuring Christine Neubauer et al, produced by ZDF, 2006 (based on Margarete Trappe’s activites in East Africa).
“Sometimes in April” featuring Idris Elba et al, written & directed by Raoul Peck, 2005.
“The White Masai” featuring Nina Hoss, Jacky Ido et al, directed by Hermine Huntgeburth, 2005 (based on Corinne Hofmann’s book). Die weiße Massai.
“The Constant Gardener” featuring Tessa Quayle et al, directed by Fernando Meirelles, 2005; (based on a novel by John le Carré).
“Hotel Rwanda” featuring Don Chedle et al, directed by Terry George, 2004.
“Nowhere in Africa” featuring Juliane Köhler, Sidede Onyulo et al, directed by Caroline Link, 2001; (based on an autobiographical novel by Stefanie Zweig).
“To Walk with Lions” featuring Richard Harris & John Michie, produced by Julie Allan Pieter Kroonenburg & Hélène Boulay, directed by Carl Schultz, 1999 (Kora Game Reserve, Kenya). Book written by George Adamson.
“The Ghost and the Darkness” featuring Michael Douglas & Val Kilmer, directed by Stephen Hopkins, screenplay written by William Goldman, 1996.
“Lion King” produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation & released by Walt Disney Pictures in 1994 (directed by Rob Minkoff & Roger Allers).
“Sarafina” featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Leleti Khumalo, Miriam Makeba et al, directed by Darrell Roodt, 1992 (based on Mbongeni Ngema’s book/musical).
“Gorillas in the Mist: The Story of Dian Fossey ” featuring Sigourney Weaver, directed by Michael Apted, 1988 (based on the zoologist Dian Fossey’s work).
“Kitchen Toto” featuring Edwin Mahinda, Bob Peck & Phyllis Logan, directed by Harry Hook, 1987.
“Out of Africa” featuring Robert Redford, Meryl Streep et al, directed by Sydney Pollack, 1985 (based on Karen Blixen’s story; Karen-Nairobi, Kenya).
“Amin: The Rise and Fall” featuring Joseph Olita et al, directed by Sharad Patel, 1981.
“The Gods Must Be Crazy I & II” featuring Nixau Toma, written and directed by Jamie Uys, 1980 (comedy was set in Botswana; prequel set in Hong Kong: “Crazy Safari”).
“Born Free” featuring Elsa the Lioness, Virginia McKenna & Bill Travers as Joy & George Adamson, directed by James Hill, 1966; (based on Joy Adamson’s 1960 book).
“Daktari” featuring Marshall Thompson et al, created by Art Arthur & Ivan Tors 1966 – 1969 (writer: Malvin Wald).
“Hatari!” featuring John Wayne, directed and produced by Howard Hawks, 1962.
“Serengeti Shall Not Die (German: Serengeti darf nicht sterben) produced by Prof. Dr. Bernhard Grzimek & his son Michael by Bernhard Grzimek, 1959.
“Something of Value” featuring Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter & Sidney Poitier, directed by Richard Brooks, 1957 (based on Robert Ruark’s book of the same name).
“Simba” featuring, featuring Dirk Bogarde, Donald Sinden, Virginia McKenna & Basil Sydney, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, 1955.
Songs & Poems
Haba haba by Stella Mwangi.
Mtaani dot com by Colonel Mustafa & Ogopa DJs.
Otonglo Time by Poxy Presha.
Vunja Mifupa by Samba Omar Mapangala & Virunga.
Kuteleza sio Kuanguka by Lady Issa.
Dada by Barbara Kanam.
Waka Waka by Shakira.
Africa by Salif Keita.
Africa by Kathy Kiuna.
Shida za Dunia by Jose Chameleon.
Amka Kumekucha by Maroon Commandos.
Kenya, Uganda na Tanzania by Bushoke.
Ugenini by Justin Kalikaye.
Sasambua by Mr Nice.
Tuelewane by Emmanuel Ushindi & GBI.
See me so by 2 Face Idibia.
Mkenya Daima by Mwalimu Thomas Wasonga and other artists.
Kipepeo by Jose Chameleon.
Africa Yettu by Halima Namakula.
Nyama Choma by Samba Mapangala.
Harambee, Harambee by Daudi Kabaka.
Sweet Mother by Tilda.
Kumu Neexul by Viviane.
Inuka by Ruth Wamuyu.
Mambo sawa sawa by Songbirds (Ruth Wamuyu et al).
Malaika by Fadhili Williams, (versions by Zenzile Miriam Makeba & Boney M).
Tukutendereza by Esther Wahome.
Luo Medley by Patrick Oyaro.
Pata Pata by Zenzile Miriam Makeba.
Africa Unite by Bob Marley.
Mamaland by Yvonne Chaka Chaka.
Vulindlela by Brenda Fassie (remix by Cheela).
Naleiyo by L Jay Maasai featuring Shiru Wa GP.
Busy Busy by Betty Bayo.
Taunet Nelel by Emmy Kosgey.
Uro Uro by Kimeto.
My home is Kenya by Rodger Whitaker.
Coming Home by Nameless.
Kenya boy by Nazizi featuring Wyre.
Mapenzi Kizunguzungu by Saida Karoli.
Mwami Aletsa by Gloria Muliro.
Kisumu 100 by Susanne Owiyo.
Wuon Polo by Evaline Muthoka.
Isimba Niyemere by Vincent Ongidi.
Luo Medley by Fred Obare.
Telna E Yoo by Evaline Muthoka.
Nakei Nairobi by Mbilia Bel.
Nitarejea by Diamond.
Nimaru by Les Wanyika.
Mumusonyiwe by Julie Bakulu Mpagi.
Enyabumba by Ogaba Okufu featuring Moreen T.
Isanda by Tony Nyadundo.
Pamela by Simba Wanyika.
Amataha Y’inyambo – Association Abagumyabanga.
Igendere Umwiza by Focus.
Remember me by Lucky Dube.
Happy Nyar Masai by Onyi Papa Jey.
Auma by Linet Aluoch Pamba.
Safari ya Maralali by Les Wanyika.
Afro by Les Wanyika.
Going back to Africa by David Amunga.
Nikipata Nauli by Mrisho Mpoto featuring Banana.
System ya Majambazi by Mashifta.
Kigeugeu by Jaguar.
Mashairi by Ukoo Flani Mau Mau.
Pesa, pombe, siasa na wanawake by Mashifta.
Dunia Kigeugeu by Les Wanyika.
Bwana Nipe Pesa by Super Mazambe & Lo six Orchestra.
Lunch Time by Gabriel Omolo.
Charonyi Ni Wasi by Habel Kifoto & Maroon Commandos.
Asandora Mojonya by Ogola Nyundo.
Shilingi Yaua Tena Maua by Wilson Peter Kinyonga & Les Wanyika.
Kifo Cha Pesa by Mbaraka Mwinshehe
Dunia ya Pesa by S.B.T. Newton Karish
Sina Kazi by Aziz Abdi.
Rafiki Pesa by Shari Martin.
Mtu Pesa by Twanga Pepeta & African Stars.
Tamaa Mbaya by Les Wanyika.
Sayings, idioms, proverbs, similes, tongue twisters, brain teasers.
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