L3 Magazine ft. David 'Avido' Ochieng

L3 Magazine | May, 2019 ft. David ‘Avido’ Ochieng - Pg. 7

“What sets me apart from other fashion designers is what I stand for and my beliefs, I don’t just design good clothes for the sake of doing so. I’m giving the young ones hope. Being from the slums doesn’t define them. Good clothes can be made from the ghetto and also reach the same market as Gucci. 5 to 10 years from now … time will tell, but a lot of progress for sure..”

- David ‘Avido’

L3 Magazine interview on page 62

David ‘Avido’Ochieng By: Vincent Libosso | Photography: Kibera Stories

David ‘Avido’ Ochieng’s African inspired clothing has caught the eyes of both local and international personalities. G Money, Nasty C, Talia Oyando, Tarrus Riley, Bank Slave, Naiboi, Kelissa, Chronnix, Cecile, Ty Dolla $ign, Christopher Martin, Romain Virgo and recently Richie Spice all connect to Avido’s undeniable fashion energy … Heck, I even got myself an Ankara kimono from Ochieng right before a sit down interview with the fashion star.

With a growing population, the fashion ecommerce industry in Kenya is still unappreciated, underserved, and even quite a weak match for the growing internet users in the country. However, David Ochieng, the 23-year-old who was born and raised in Africa’s largest urban slum, Kibra, is making waves by leveraging on technology to create an online platform that is geared to become a one-stop shop for fashion in the continent.

In this interview, Avido as he is fondly known in the streets, talks about his company, dressing stars, the challenges encountered while building a start up in the fashion technology space in Nairobi, and his bright plans for the future.

L3 Magazine | May, 2019 ft. David ‘Avido’ Ochieng - Pg. 63

Etana’sNairobi, Kenya By: Vincent Libosso

Jamaican Reggae sensation Etana performed in Nairobi Kenya during her Reggae Forever Tour 2019. Unlike her earlier concerts in Nairobi, The Strong One returns on this tour as the sole headliner. Etana, the millennials Queen of Reggae, has placed another historic accomplishment under her belt for being the first female reggae artiste to sit on top of the Billboard chart twice and acquire a Grammy nomination for her album.

Although she did not bag the Grammy Award (so unfortunate), this was the first time a woman was nominated in the 21st century in the Reggae genre; fatefully the album was released on International Women’s Day. This honor comes more than two decades after Judy Mowatt (1986), Rita Marley (1992) and Sister Carol (1997) to have their albums recognized on the most prestigious stage in music.

In this interview, Etana talks about her anticipation before touching down in Nairobi, the Grammys and her plans for the future.

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