Did the premiere of the much hyped movie, “Blank Panther” starring Kenyan award winning actor Lupita Nyong’o in Kisumu last week boost the exposure of Kisumu artists?
Did Kisumu artists take advantage of the influx of movie producers, directors and script writers during the premiere to pinch their ideas and bargain better deals and rules of engagement? Are Kisumu artists being sorted for by international movie makers?
In other words, are Kisumu artists riding on the success of their daughter Lupita Nyong’o? These are the questions we should be asking ourselves. Rumor has it that the master of ceremony during the premiere was brought all the way from Nairobi. Are there no masters of ceremony in Kisumu who could do the job perfectly well?
Charity begins at home. Local artist should first take advantage of the local resources which they have. Machakos artist are also not left behind in this case of not taking advantage of local resources.
During Governor Alfred Mutua’s first term in office, he oversaw the set-up of a local movie production studio christened Machahood. Being a film maker himself, he saw the potential Machahood had in unleashing the hidden talents in Machakos County. Machahood not only deals with movie production but it also covers song writing, music video production, scripting and editing skills.
There is also the annual award of best scripted short films, Best leading actors and best supporting actor. Winners usually walk away with good money.
In his second term, Governor Mutua has not forgotten Machakos artists. He says he will,” expand Machahood free recording studios to support local artists, bands and choirs in recording their music and shooting movies.”
He also pledged to construct 4 more fully equipped talent academies. Local artist should take advantage of all these privileges to grow their career.
Recording a single song in a low-budget studio will set an artist back between Sh5,000 and Sh10,000 while shooting and editing a music video will set one back between Sh15,000 and Sh30,000.
In a high-budget studio, these charges may rise as high as Kshs 700,000 for music videos. A free recording sessions at Machahood should therefore come as a blessing to Machakos artists.
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