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“Love is not permanently gifted, it’s loaned..” @scar_poetry Rafinki Open Mic (February edition) was recorded on the 6th of February at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “Hey Love!” We did indeed feel every bit of love in the air! 🎥: @artmungah Edit: @jikitestudio

More power to the people more power!! @cricket_writes Rafinki Open Mic (December edition) was recorded on the 4th of December at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “Sitanyamaza” A topic that has deeply resonated with us all in different areas of our lives and mostly during this crucial political…

'They told me to tell you to speak my name correctly.' Aminatuzahra Rafinki Open Mic (april edition) was recorded on the 3rd of March at @barazamedialab. This month's theme was/is all about resilience, that delicate dance between strength and vulnerability. We got to hear stories that explore what…

This November, we invite you to an evening of poetry under the theme “A Woman Walks Into A Room. ” We're exploring the assumptions we make about people before we even get to know them and all the stories we might be missing Our featured artist is Cole Agneta who is a poet, spoken word artist…

“Imebidi nimekaa black and white ndio muweze kupata the clear picture of being a poet……..” ~Felix Nyakundi Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until they…

“It’s the editing, the over editing, the moving of one comma like it holds your entire life together ……..” ~Caren Cindy Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @barazamedialab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them…

“Design nashine na pieces zangu, hadi ma Minister wanajua Me ni Star……..” ~sakra_the_poet Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until they become part of…

"Names, come to me from unexpected places. Slowly, slowly one by one…….” ~Sitawa Namwalie~ Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until they become part of…

Do you have a story or a piece of writing that has been gathering dust since you wrote it? Time to dust it off and bring it to us! Introducing Rafinki Publishing your one stop shop for all your publishing needs ! Whether you are looking to publish poetry, fiction, nonfiction, educational material…

“To be a Poet in this Godforsaken country is to learn the science of promise!……..” @ayironical Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until they become part…

"A Woman does not have the luxury of permanent body parts….” ~Sitawa Namwalie Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until they become part of us! At the end…

My country is at war. The past has refused to relent in its imposition upon the now, leaving little space for mercy. So, I ask you about your homeland; when you look upon yourselves, what of the past faces you back? And what do you wish it were you’d say? Join us on Friday, October 9th featuring…

We love Music and @Nyarangi gave it to us! Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @barazamedialab 🎥 + Edit: @Mungai's Photography 📸

Welcome to Toy Market! ~Sitawa Namwalie Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until they become part of us! At the end of the day We are Writers, We are…

"Na Aim for the Moon, mzazi huniita Poetic Son!……..” @BLESS0H 🌴 Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until they become part of us! At the end of the day…

“My sins make up for all that I am……..” ~Connie Mumo Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until they become part of us! At the end of the day We are…

"My Breath holds mysteries of human expression ……..” ~Sitawa Namwalie Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until they become part of us! At the end of the…

"To be a Poet is to be Me……..” ~Poeticeasta Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until they become part of us! At the end of the day We are Writers, We are…

"I live here, where more and more. Another callous death, is a daily feast for my Poetry……..” ~Sitawa Namwalie ~ Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until…

"Roga nisiroge, noga nisinoge. Tuliroga hadi watoto wa Pasi……..” @Nzolo Muthama Rafinki Open Mic (April edition) was recorded on the 10th of April at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Poet” What does it really mean? To just say words and memorize them until they become part of us! At the…

"Life in it’s Mystery, knows how to heal…..” @Biko poems and AlMoud Rafinki Open Mic (March edition) was recorded on the 6th of March at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Woman” Our Poets gave us everything and more. Every single performance reminded us the power of a raw voice! 🎥…

"She absorbs and She releases, She contracts and She expands…” ~Claudia~ Rafinki Open Mic (March edition) was recorded on the 6th of March at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Woman” Our Poets gave us everything and more. Every single performance reminded us the power of a raw voice! 🎥…

"So before, protests shake the ground let’s stand firm and sound, let’s learn to love…” @Biko poems and Almoud Rafinki Open Mic (March edition) was recorded on the 6th of March at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Woman” Our Poets gave us everything and more. Every single performance…

“The first time that wasn’t a choice but a taking ….” @Janice_Nyakara Rafinki Open Mic (March edition) was recorded on the 6th of March at @barazamedialab The theme was “To Be A Woman” Our Poets gave us everything and more. Every single performance reminded us the power of a raw voice! 🎥…

"I have a curious mind, so chill, usini judge!” ~Humbabah Rafinki Open Mic (March edition) was recorded on the 6th of March at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Woman” Our Poets gave us everything and more. Every single performance reminded us the power of a raw voice! 🎥: @artmungah…

"But then you spoke, and suddenly you weren’t art anymore ….” ~Okiru~ Rafinki Open Mic (March edition) was recorded on the 6th of March at @barazamedialab The theme was “To Be A Woman” Our Poets gave us everything and more. Every single performance reminded us the power of a raw voice! 🎥…

“When you speak about Mothers, please speak of us….” ~Fiona~ Rafinki Open Mic (March edition) was recorded on the 6th of March at @barazamedialab The theme was “To Be A Woman” Our Poets gave us everything and more. Every single performance reminded us the power of a raw voice! 🎥: @artmungah…

“It seems, I am a man of no spine, I have only learned how to become….” ~Kaesa~ Rafinki Open Mic (March edition) was recorded on the 6th of March at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Woman” Our Poets gave us everything and more. Every single performance reminded us the power of a raw…

“To be Woman, To be Warrior, To be Womb Keeper. Mother Earth!” ~Natasha~ Rafinki Open Mic (March edition) was recorded on the 6th of March at @Baraza Media Lab The theme was “To Be A Woman” Our Poets gave us everything and more. Every single performance reminded us the power of a raw voice! 🎥…