“... the Afropop dynamism of the whole record is infectious”
— David Honigmann, Financial Times
Previous events
INFINITY SCREENING and Q & A (A short Musical film by Nsimbi)
(EAT, UTC+03) (EAT, UTC+03)
Screening + Q&A with the Producers
Date: 31 March 2026 Time: 11:00 AM Venue: The American Center Kampala Location: Embassy Plaza, Ggaba Road
Created by an all-Ugandan creative team, the INFINITY film is a celebration of African storytelling, music, Cultural and spiritual heritage.
Las Vegas International Black Film Festival
(PDT, UTC-07) (PDT, UTC-07)
Infinity Film Premiere
East Africa is a melting pot of beautiful art; a mix of inland traditions, with North African and Arab influences fused along the coast. Known for its Swahili culture, it's vibrant cross culture that emerged dating back to the ancient trade routes converging on ports like Mombasa, Zanzibar, Dar es Salam, and Maputo. Bringing the prints of the Bantu, a blend of indigenous and Arab music, great food, jewelry and dance all together! We're sharing this beautiful fusion here in Los Angeles- Welcome to Swahili Nation!
Community, Culture, Music, Art & Food! Swahili Nation celebrates ancient and ongoing East African traditions. Join us on June 30th at the Mid-City Arthouse from 2-6pm for an immersive cross-cultural multi-media day party experience curated by Nsimbi. Ticket options include open bar.
Come see the Art that made a sultan move his capital from Oman to Zanzibar! Come see the Culture built on friendship- the warmth of the Black indigenous Africa that charmed every visitor and made them stay! Live DJs, performers, vendors, and artists to be announced. Follow @nsimbimusic for updates.
Nsimbi has received 4 IMA nominations: Best Debut Album - Nsimbi; Best Worldbeat Song - Leo Ni Leo; Best Spoken Word - Acholi Boy; Best Narrative Music Video - Dunia Ni Matembezi
In addition to these nominations, Nsimbi has been invited to perform during the ceremony!
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
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Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave, SW, Washington D.C.
Free admission open to public! View ticket link for Smithsonian event info.
Showcase 7-2am, doors open 7pm, Nsimbi set 7:30-8:10pm
Open to SXSW badge-holders and general public (door only)
Showcase 8-2am, doors open 7:30pm, Nsimbi set 9:25-10:15pm
Open to SXSW badge-holders and general public (door only)
RSVP to NsimbiEvents@gmail.com for guest list and address
“The positive power of music is expressed in full...a fine example of an album that features mostly traditional instruments yet sounds fresh and different.”
— RootsWorld
“This very gentle but rhythmically diverse album reaps a multitude of rewards - it is both musically and lyrically uplifting.”
— Songlines