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EU in Kenya launches European Film Festival as part of Europe Day 2021 celebrations
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The European Union (EU) in Kenya recently held an online event hosted by 2 Kenyan artists; Sanaipei Tande and Nyashinski, to mark Europe Day 2021. The online event showcased Team Europe’s work in Kenya and also included musical performances by the 2 artists. The Europe Day event was followed by the launch of the European Film Festival with European and Kenyan Films, which runs from 9th to 30th May, 2021.
The online event featured video messages from the EU Ambassador to Kenya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU Member States Ambassadors, the European Investment Bank (EIB), among others. This years’ Europe Day program also included musical performances by local artistes; Nyashinki, Sanaipei Tande, Ghetto Classics featuring the EU’s very own