We’re redefining street art

We got a chance to be interviewed by Nation media group in Kenya about graffiti art.

He says that finding a wall to paint on within the city is near impossible, but hails Nairobi’s Jericho as a graffiti friendly neighbourhood, where this form of art is freely expressed and appreciated, perhaps because a number of pioneer graffiti artists hail from here.

Bebeto lives, breaths and dreams about art. His hair is a form of art in itself – nutty dreadlocks achieved by twisting, combining and re-twisting locks multiple times. His parents wanted him to pursue a degree in economics, so they were not pleased with the path he chose.

His art adorns private homes and is proudly displayed in a number of offices, schools and street walls. When not busy doing life-size murals or graffiti, he spends time doing string art, popular with the youth.

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