Inside Nakuru creative group taking dance to Lesotho
Members of Nakuru-based Journey Through Africa group.
A vibrant cultural production company, Journey Through Africa, is making waves beyond Kenyan borders.
The Nakuru-based creative ensemble, which brings together creatives from Kenya, Uganda, and Burundi, is preparing for a continental road tour culminating in performances in Lesotho.
The production, founded in 2022 by Director Edward Kabuye, is a cultural musical play group that has toured various parts of the country, including Mombasa and Lamu.
Ted Endurance, the production director, confirms that Journey Through Africa received formal invitations to perform at Lesotho’s prestigious Cultural Week from September 4th to 7th 2025, followed by a scheduled performance at a global cultural event in Milan.
But this won’t be a simple flight to the stage as the team is embarking on an overland artistic caravan. “We’ll be leaving Nakuru on August 19th by road. The journey is more than just a performance tour, it’s a continental creative experience,” Ted says.
The caravan will include workshops and performances in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa. The tour aims to engage local communities and schools through participatory art, music, and storytelling sessions.
"As we move through these countries, the heart of this caravan is community engagement. We’ll be holding workshops and performances that bring together local schools and residents through music, storytelling, and participatory art," he says.
Ted says that the group comprises 35 members and is at the heart of this initiative, though other cultural groups traveling with the caravan are encouraged to take part in the workshops.
“We’ll lead the sessions, but this is a shared African experience. Any group that wants to showcase their craft is welcome,” he adds.
After their return, the group will finalize preparations for their Milan showcase in October, a move they say will spotlight African artistry on a global platform.
“This isn’t just a trip it’s an awakening. It’s time Africa told its own stories through music, poetry, dance, and drama. And it’s time the world listened,” Ted notes.
The caravan is a key affirmation of Nakuru’s designation as a UNESCO Creative City a status that is fast gaining weight in East African cultural circles.
“Our main aim is to unite Africa through culture and creativity. This is the launch of the African Caravan a movement to tell our own stories, our way. We’re creating content, forging partnerships, and elevating the voices of African creatives,” Ted says.