Every artist loves the stage. The stage gives an artist the chance to prove his or her worth.
It is on the stage that an artist gets the opportunity to showcase his or her talent.
It is on the stage that an artist engages his or her fans at a more personal level.
It is on the stage that an artist gets the ultimate fulfillment or experience what is called,"carthasis."
While Nairobi artists have so many performance platforms to choose from every weekend, their counterparts in Machakos county are busy looking for events where they can get a chance to perform and they rarely get one.
AMKA writers forums, Hiphop at Sarakasi dome, Poets at Pawa 254, Creatives garage, Kwani Open mic etc are all platforms for artists in Nairobi.
One-Night Stand, The Genesis and The gathering writing workshops are platforms for Eldoret artists.
Kisumu and Nakuru artists are not left behind.
Machakos artists have to travel every weekend to the neighbouring Nairobi county to get performance platforms.