African Women's Orchestra
Seen. Heard. Experienced
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The African Women's Orchestra is a collective of talented female musicians from across the continent, dedicated to celebrating the power of music and highlighting the stories of African women. The International Women's Day Events have taken place since 2017 brought together the best of traditional and contemporary music from Kenya, the region and beyond.
Events
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Are you a passionate female musician looking for a space to connect, collaborate, and create beautiful music? The African Women’s Orchestra (AWO) is calling all talented ladies to join our Milestone 10TH EDITION of the IWD Concert. Whether you're a vocalist, instrumentalist, or composer, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your craft, explore African musical traditions, and be part of a vibrant community of women who share your passion for music. We will be joined by 30 women from Brass for Africa who will be here to celebrate with us as fellow African women in Music. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, we welcome you to grow with us in a supportive, creative environment.Read More
- Date:10/27/2025 08:00 PM - 11/15/2025 11:59 PM
- Location Online Event
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDG Concert | 11 Oct 2025 | Saturday | Tender Talents Magnet School KASANGATI | |
| Beyond Sight Event | 19 Jul 2025 | Saturday | Eugenia Park Kenyatta Road | |
| Rewind, Remix, Reclaim | 16 Jul 2025 | Wednesday | Alliance Francaise Nairobi | |
| Strings and Woodwinds Workshop | 05 Jul 2025 | Saturday | Permanent Presidential Music Commission, State House Road | |
| Africa Day Concert | 25 May 2025 | Sunday | Permanent Presidential Music Commission, State House Road | |
| International Womens Day Concert Weekend | 29 Mar 2025 | Saturday | Eugenia Park (Arts & Recreation Centre) | |
| IWD Concert Weekend 9th Edition! Featuring Nyokabi Macharia | 09 Mar 2025 | Sunday | Kenya National Theatre | |
| IWD Concert Weekend Orchestra Sign up | 30 Nov 2024 | Saturday | Online Event | |
| Spanish Embassy Residence Concert with African Women's Orchestra | 14 Sep 2024 | Saturday | ||
| Cello And PIANO Workshop | 23 Mar 2024 | Saturday | Permanent Presidential Music Commission, State House Road | Closed |
| International Women's Day Concert Weekend | 10 Mar 2024 | Sunday | Louis Leakey Auditorium, National Museums of Kenya | Closed |
| International Women's Day Concert Weekend | 10 Mar 2024 | Sunday | Louis Leakey Auditorium, National Museums of Kenya | |
| IWD Concert Weekend | 11 Mar 2023 | Saturday | Karen Blixen Museum Nairobi | |
| IWD CONCERT WEEK- GALA DINNER | 07 Mar 2023 | Tuesday | MOVENPICK HOTEL AND RESIDENCES, NAIROBI | |
| IWD Concert Weekend | 05 Mar 2022 | Saturday | Nairobi National Museum | Closed |
| IWD Concert Weekend GALA | 04 Mar 2022 | Friday | Nairobi National Museum | Closed |
| IWD Concert Weekend | 05 Mar 2021 | Friday | Kenya National Theatre | Closed |
| IWD Concert Weekend | 07 Mar 2020 | Saturday | Kenya National Theatre | Closed |
| IWD Concert Weekend GALA | 06 Mar 2020 | Friday | Kenya National Theatre | Closed |
| IWD Concert Weekend | 09 Mar 2019 | Saturday | Kenya National Theatre | Closed |
| IWD Concert Weekend GALA | 08 Mar 2019 | Friday | Kenya National Theatre | Closed |
| IWD Concert | 08 Mar 2018 | Thursday | Kenya National Theatre | Closed |
| IWD Concert | 08 Mar 2017 | Wednesday | Kenya National Theatre | Closed |
Team
Wandiri Karimi
CO-FOUNDER AFRICAN WOMEN'S ORCHESTRA
A musician who studied law with a passion to create safe places and opportunities for women from all walks of life to express themselves through the arts. She is at the forefront of amplifying conversations and the creation of safe and healthy spaced for African Women to be Seen heard and experienced in their authentic unaltered state.
Keziah Ntwiga
CO-FOUNDER AFRICAN WOMEN'S ORCHESTRA
Keziah Ntwiga, a Violinist, Conductor and Engineer by profession has been Igniting purposeful music in a career that has included leading and supporting various Orchestras in East Africa. She is a Global Leaders Institute Fellow 2023 and is also the convenor of the Young Conductor's Forum
Contact
- Nairobi, Kenya
