For @kilelesummit this year, Pwani Tapes Residency; a co-creation by @pwanitapes and @santuri_east_africa on “Amplifying and Remixing Kenyan Coastal Music Heritage” felt like a meeting point between generations. Where rhythm, voice and memory from the coast took on new life beyond their origin.
From Mrezi’s embodied percussion, to Mazera’s timeless voice, to @_hotkeys reimagining of sound for the dancefloor, a reminder that our heritage isn’t static. It moves. It evolves. It travels.
Grateful to have been the visual lead in documenting this moment. Proud to witness coastal culture being held with care and shared on a larger stage.
Thank you @alinaohhhh and @david_tinning , always a joy 💐
Shoutout to Nassoro Mwinyi for continuing to hold and shape the archival work of coastal heritage.
Pwani to the world.
aruaki dala. feb, 2026
spent a few days in kisumu, assisting @carissachew on her research project. very grateful to have held the visual thread of a project rooted in archiving, identity and the quiet work of cultural memory. thought daughters, we up 💐✨
WANGARI usiku wa manane. 2025.
Inspired by this Nigerian hand dyed indigo fabric, that resonated with a midnight blue sky and with the statement earrings from @muyishime_ - the blue is the sky and the earrings are the moon.
shot&directed by me.
muse: @rosemarywangari 💙
