The Moth is a non-profit dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Since launching in 1997, more than 50,000 true stories have been told to live audiences around the world. Named after moths attracted to porch lights when people gather to share tales, The Moth runs The Moth Radio Hour—which broadcasts across 575+ stations in the US—as well as The Moth Podcast, which is downloaded 100 million times a year.
The Moth arrived in Kenya four years ago and has since launched a yearly session with quarterly storytelling training workshops. The Moth storytelling event brings together people from all walks of life, and the stories paint vivid pictures that take us right into the moments of being they describe. They're true and personal; sometimes intense, or hysterical or mysterious. Although the moods of the stories vary greatly, they are always full of colour and life.
This year's show is slated for Saturday, November 5th at 6pm to 9pm at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, LRC Auditorium. Kenyan media visionary and equality activist Adelle Onyango returns to host, with stories by five activists who are graduates of The Moth. All will share stories on the evening's theme 'Don't Hold Back #WeMove' -- a celebration of bold action and the power of moving forward. Tellers will share stories focusing on the horizon, speaking up, leaving past mistakes behind, taking charge, imagining the future, and discovering the treasure ahead. Over 500 guests are expected to attend the November 5th event, with storytellers within Africa given priority to tell their stories. Registration details can be found at https://kenyabuzz.com/events/event/the-moth-in-nairobi.
"We are thrilled to be back for our fourth Mainstage in Nairobi. It's always an inspiring evening, where we get the honor of hearing stories from advocates, leaders, and change makers on the continent," says Sarah Austin Jenness, Executive Producer of The Moth and head of The Moth's Global Community Program. "The experience underscores our belief that true personal stories have the power to drive connection and forward momentum, and to foster empathy."
