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Uncanny Valley Comics
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A Nairobi-based, mostly-online comic book store focusing on comics, stories, & art from Africa & the Diaspora.

Oh! And we also publish! (…only a couple comics so far, but we’re working on it…😁)

https://linktr.ee/uncannyvalleycomics
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Uncanny Valley Comics @uncannyvalleycomic.bsky.social · Nov 22
Last year’s NaiCCon (Nairobi Comic Con 2023)…😁😁😁
Two conference tables in an L-shape in a booth. Two people are behind the table, one is to the side. The table has a banner on the front that reads “Uncanny Valley Comics” and has a variety of comics and stickers on top. An open booth with a carpet and several cushions on the floor. There are various posters on the wall. A close-up of the table with various comics and stickers on top. A caricature of Ro, the owner of Uncanny Valley Comics
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The Heart of Ink & Imagination
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The Heart of Ink & Imagination
Finding Belonging in a World of Stories
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November 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Once again it's time for some great jazz! Come on out tomorrow night to Jekyll & Hyde Bar and Kitchen in the Westlands Arcade and listen to DJ Ssorsa's awesome tunes...
A dark green poster with various wavy lines in the background and the foillowing text: UVC Presents: Q-thiopia Ethiopian Jazz dj set by: DJ SSorsa Wednesday 19-11-25 8pm - 11pm at the bottom are the logos for Uncanny Valley Comics and Jekyll & Hyde Bar and Kitchen, and the location is Westlands Arcade.
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Oi! What are you doing?

Why aren't you on your way to Victoria Square for the grand opening of Raim Otaku Duka?

If you've been to the Raim Store at Kenrail Towers, then you'll *love* their new, additional location!

Come on over and check things out!!!

😁
The image shows a stylized cartoon drawing of a red-faced, red-skinned man in a bright-yellow, plaid suit. He appears to be floating or flying above a piano. He is holding a trumpet in one hand and a hat in the other. He has a banjo, and clarinet, and a trombone hanging off of his legs by straps, and a banner that reads "Hot Five Five" strung between his hand and his foot.
October 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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It's that time again!

Come on out tomorrow night to Jekyll & Hyde Bar and Kitchen for some great food and some awesome Ethiopian Jazz brought to you by DJ Ssorsa!!!

Wednesday Sept 24th at 7p-ish.

Located in the Westlands Arcade.

Looking forward to seeing you there...😁
The image is a stylized poster of a man playing a saxophone with two smaller saxes in the space in front of him. The text on the poster reads: UVC Presents Q-Thiopia. Wednesday September 24, 2025. 7p till Late. Ethiopian Jazz DJ set curated by DJ Ssorsa. Sponsored by Uncanny Valley Comics and Jekyll & Hyde Bar and Kitchen. Located in the Westlands Arcade.
September 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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We're back!!!

Come join us on Saturday, September 13th at 4pm at Unseen Nairobi for our screening of Satoshi Kon's "Perfect Blue"

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Tickets are KSH 400 in advance (www.uncannyvalleycomics.com/products/uvc...) and KSH 500 at the door.

Can't wait to see you...😁
UVC Presents: Perfect Blue
September 13th, 4:00 pm at Unseen Nairobi Tickets are KSH 400 in advance and KSH 500 at the door.  Please, no outside food or drinks.   A pop singer gives up her career to become an actress, but she s...
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September 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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"Iyanu: The Age of Wonders" Movie is coming to the PAFF ArtFEST! 🎬
Watch the prequel movie that shaped Yorubaland in the hit animated series on @cartoonnetworkhd.bsky.social   and HBOmax

🎟 FREE premiere screening — RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/yvau7zjj 

#Iyanu #screening #FamilyEvent #animation
August 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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August 8, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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Indigenous scholars set out eight steps to stop marginalization in academia and to enable a shared Indigenous agenda in science

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Decolonize scientific institutions, don’t just diversify them
Indigenous scholars set out eight steps to stop marginalization in academia and to enable a shared Indigenous agenda in science.
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August 9, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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So we've decided to open up a physical location.

We're going to make a place for people to create & enjoy a culture that both matters to them & represents them.

But we need your help. Follow this link to check out what we're up to. And if you can, please donate.

Thx...😊

tinyurl.com/UVC-GoFundMe
Donate to Help me build a creative cultural hub, organized by Uncanny Valley Comics
Hello, my name is Ro Maina and I am a US-born and raised Kenyan-American w… Uncanny Valley Comics needs your support for Help me build a creative cultural hub
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August 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Uncanny Valley Comics presents…

A night of Ethiopian Jazz like no other! 🎷✨

Join us at Jekyll & Hyde Bar and Kitchen in the Westlands Arcade on Wednesday, August 13th for an unforgettable evening curated by the incredible DJ Ssorsa.

We can’t wait to see you there! 😁
A cream-colored poster announcing an Ethiopian jazz night presented by UVC called "Q-thiopia" at the Jekyll & Hyde Bar and Kitchen, which is located in the Westlands Arcade in the Westlands neighborhood of Nairobi, Kenya. The music will be from 7pm to 11p, played by DJ Ssorsa.
August 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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"The Clown" a Classic by Mutendei Writes and published by www.uncannyvalleycomics.com where you can also gran a copy @1,000 ksh
June 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Only 10 spots left for our immersive art dinner with photographer Mory and chef Antoine Lahoud 🍷✨

🗓️ Saturday, June 7
🕔 5–10pm (Dinner at 7 sharp)
📍 Afrika House
💺 8,000 KES – includes wine pairing by Vasse Felix
🎟️ RSVP by today: forms.gle/PrgUkFhfF6wv... or email hodi@afrika.house
A digital flyer for the "Art Collectors Dinner" featuring Chef Antoine Lahoud. The left side of the flyer contains event details in elegant serif text. It announces an immersive dinner experience at Afrika House on Saturday, June 7th, from 5pm–10pm (dinner served at 7pm sharp), with limited seating for 30 people. The dinner includes a three-course Afro-Lebanese menu with wine pairings by Vasse Felix and features a photographic exhibition by artist Mory, curated by Azza Satti and Rahiem Shadad. The right side of the flyer features a striking photograph of a Black man in a pale green wrap holding a bunch of colorful balloons (yellow, pink, and blue) against a textured beige brick wall and a red and white panel.
June 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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📽️ Pride Month Screening: FLEE
Join us Saturday, June 14 at 4pm at Unseen Nairobi for an intimate and powerful animated documentary about identity, love, and survival.

Grab Your Tickets: www.uncannyvalleycomics.com/products/uvc...

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June 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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May 23th - 25th catch linktr.ee/nelzpicasa ,Dr Nelzpicasa at the 18th Affordable Art Show,

Get your tickets NOW!! via @Kenyabuzz: bit.ly/18-AAS
Poster for the 18th Affordable Art Show presented by the Kenya Museum Society at the Nairobi National Museum, happening 23–25 May 2025. The poster features a vibrant artwork by Derrick Munene depicting a figure draped in flowing, colorful ribbons against a purple background. Event details include entry times and fees: Friday 23 May (entry at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm for KSh 700) and Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 May (10am–5pm for KSh 100). Over 800 artworks will be on display. Tickets via KenyaBuzz.com. Proceeds support the National Museums of Kenya. Logos of the Kenya Museum Society, National Museums of Kenya, and NCBA appear at the bottom.
May 17, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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The countdown is ON! 🎨🔥 The 18th Affordable Art Show by Kenya Museum Society runs 23–25 May 2025 — and www.instagram.com/vala.victor/ will be there! Don’t miss out.

🎟️ Tickets via @Kenyabuzz: bit.ly/18-AAS
📘 Full program: bit.ly/18-AAS-prog

#AffordableArtShow #NairobiEvents #ArtLoversKE
Poster for the 18th Affordable Art Show presented by the Kenya Museum Society at the Nairobi National Museum, happening 23–25 May 2025. The poster features a vibrant artwork by Derrick Munene depicting a figure draped in flowing, colorful ribbons against a purple background. Event details include entry times and fees: Friday 23 May (entry at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm for KSh 700) and Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 May (10am–5pm for KSh 100). Over 800 artworks will be on display. Tickets via KenyaBuzz.com. Proceeds support the National Museums of Kenya. Logos of the Kenya Museum Society, National Museums of Kenya, and NCBA appear at the bottom.
May 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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From Dust to Form —
Join artists Jimmy Kitheka and Patrick Mukabi as they shape stories from silence and soil.
🗓️ Saturday, May 10 – Sunday, June 1
📍Ardhi Gallery, Nairobi
⏰ 3–5pm | Free entry
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Art lives here.
A digital flyer titled "The Art Calendar – Contemporary Art Events – Weekly Update" by Liminal Spaces. The flyer is divided into two sections: "Opening this week" and "Ongoing exhibitions." Opening this week includes: Thursday, May 8: "Artist Talk and publication launch ‘the ties that bind’" at Goethe Institut, Nairobi, 6pm. "Curatorial Walkabout: ‘Notes on friendship: Breaking bread’" at NCAI, Nairobi, 2pm. Saturday, May 10 – Sunday, June 1: "Dust to Form Exhibition" by Jimmy Kitheka and Patrick Mukabi at Ardhi Gallery, Nairobi, 3–5pm. Ongoing exhibitions include: "Textile portraiture" by Mory at Afrika House "The Descendants" by Elias Mung’ora at One Off Gallery "The ties that bind" at Goethe Institut General Art Exhibition at Tafarai Castle "Dark Clouds Bring Waters" by Njenga Ngugi at Kameni Cultural Centre "Escapes" by Ivan Rabissi "The Presence of Living Things" by Theresa Musoke at Circle Gallery "Powerful Kenyan Women" at House of Friends Works by Meek Gichugu, Michael Musyoka, and others at Karen Village "Notes on friendship: Breaking bread" at NCAI All exhibitions listed are in Nairobi and are free entry. The flyer features thumbnail images for each event.
May 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Step into a world of forest gods, warriors, and ancient magic—Princess Mononoke hits the big screen at Unseen Nairobi on May 3, 4PM sharp. Come for the Ghibli, stay for the vibes. Tickets at the Raim Store or the link below.

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UVC and Raim Collection present: Princess Mononoke
May 3rd, 4:00 pm at Unseen Nairobi Tickets are KSH 400 in advance and KSH 500 at the door.  Tickets are also available for purchase at Raim Store Ground floor Kenrail Towers, Ring Road, Westlands - 07...
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April 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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This weekend in Nairobi, the creative current runs deep—but all threads lead to Threads of Connection. A bold Sudanese-Kenyan art exchange stitching heritage, resistance, and renewal into one powerful space. Saturday, April 26 at Metropolitan Court. Free entry, full spirit.
A collage of six colorful event posters promoting contemporary art exhibitions in Nairobi happening on April 26–27, 2025. Top Left – “Shams Rising” Exhibition by Issam A. Hafez, Misbah Mohamed, and Muhjat Abadi. Location: Kifaru Crescent House No. 114/2. Date & Time: April 27, 12pm–6pm. Top Middle – “Powerful Kenyan Women – We've Got Your Back” Group exhibition celebrating Kenyan women’s success and community strength. Venue: House of Friends Gallery. Opening: Saturday, April 26. Runs until June 15. Top Right – “Threads of Connection” A Sudanese-Kenyan creative exchange featuring art, design, music, and storytelling. Venue: Metropolitan Court, Nairobi. Date & Time: April 26, 11am–8pm. Free entry. Bottom Left – “The Descendants” Exhibition by Elias Mung’ora featuring acrylic and image transfer paintings. Venue: One Off Gallery, Nairobi. Runs April 26 – May 25. Opening day: 2pm–5pm. Bottom Middle – “Escapes” Exhibition by Ivan Rabbiosi featuring surreal artwork. Date & Time: April 27, 1pm–5pm. Location upon RSVP. Free entry. Bottom Right – “Come Experience Kenyan Art and Design Reimagined” A community showcase featuring the work of 40+ local artists and artisans. Date: April 26. Venue: HOF Gallery, Olympic Drive, Kibera.
April 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Blue skies over Nairobi and the art scene is in full bloom. From April 24 to 27, four powerful exhibitions open—from Theresa Musoke’s legacy at Circle Gallery to bold new visions by Elias Mung’ora, Ivan Rabbiosi, and a celebration of Kenyan women. Free entry, fresh perspectives—step into the moment.
A weekly update poster from "Liminal Spaces" titled The Art Calendar: Contemporary Art Events – Weekly Update. It features art exhibitions in Nairobi, split into two sections: Opening this week and Ongoing exhibitions. Opening this week: April 24 – June 5: ‘The Presence of Living Things (1963–2025)’ by Theresa Musoke at Circle Gallery, 6 pm onwards. Free entry. April 26 – May 25: ‘The Descendants’ by Elias Mung’ora at One Off Gallery, 2–5 pm. Free entry. April 26 – June 15: ‘Powerful Kenyan Women – we’ve got your back’ by various artists at House of Friends Gallery, 3–7 pm. Free entry. April 27: ‘Escapes’ by Ivan Rabbiosi at a Nairobi location (upon RSVP), 1–5 pm. Free entry. Ongoing exhibitions: Pamoja Collective at Alliance Française, until April 27. ‘Shades of Hope’ by Solomon Muchemi at Nairobi National Museum, until April 30. Art meet & greet with Musyoka Martin at Que Pasa, every Thursday until May 3. ‘Silent Voices, street kids art’ by Alffajiri artists at Nairobi National Museum, until May 4. ‘Posta (Pervasive Whispers)’ by Anthony Musiiyo at Muynyu Space, until May 9. Group exhibition by Meek Gichugu, Michael Musyoka, Musah Wakahome, Nedia Were at Karen Village, until June 24.
April 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Madhabahu is calling.
A night where fashion becomes ritual.
Where brass speaks, and skin remembers.
We’re not just dressing bodies—we’re adorning altars.
We’re writing new scripture in gold and grace.

May 17th.
Come witness the return.
Tickets are live.
👇

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A promotional poster for "Madhabahu: Fashion Meets the Altar," presented by Ngamani Alaziri. The image shows a dark-skinned figure seated with their back to the camera, adorned with white body paint, brass jewelry, and a large, traditional wooden mask with horns. The background features a woven textured wall in warm amber tones. Golden text reads: "Ngamani Alaziri Presents MADHABAHU Fashion Meets the Altar Adorned. Anointed. Aligned. 17th May | 6PM | Shah Houses." Partner logos are displayed along the bottom, including Nairobi Design, FAB, iN Nairobi, Thrive Kazini, and others.
April 23, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Join the movement at Geek Speak—where all the 'weirdos' unite! Stay updated on the latest in games, movies, and events, and find your home in our community hub. #GeekSpeak #PopCulture #NicheCommunities
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Geek Speak | More than just radio
GeekSpeak. The Hub for African Geeks. Here for the rule breakers, the “We are taking over the world”.... ones. The nerds, the geeks, Because there is a geek in every one of us.
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April 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Step into Nairobi’s boldest expressions.
Explore Beasts & Petals by Mwass Ghiniji at Red Hill a vivid journey through nature and identity, on show until April 20.
Then dive into Silent Voices at the Nairobi National Museum raw, powerful art by Alfajiri’s street youth collective, running until May 4.
A calendar-style poster featuring upcoming art and cultural events in Nairobi. The design has a clean layout with dates, locations, and titles of exhibitions and creative workshops. Notable listings include Beasts and Petals at Red Hill and Silent Voices at the Nairobi National Museum. The background is white with subtle color accents and artistic icons, emphasizing a modern, creative vibe.
April 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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I’m not a therapist or guidance counselor but I’m fairly certain that the first step in positive mental health is to read comic books on your morning commute
February 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Get a glimpse of what our upcoming movie Persepolis is all about
In Theatres on March 29th, Unseen Nairobi📍

Clink the Link below to find out more!👇

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🎥 PERSEPOLIS (2007) | Movie Trailer | Full HD | 1080p
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March 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Will Power The First edition is a great read, go to www.uncannyvalleycomics.com and grab a copy while the stocks last!
Legend of Will Power, Issue #1. The central figure is a muscular man wearing a red shirt with a yellow emblem, standing powerfully with arms outstretched. The background consists of futuristic imagery and scientific elements. A vibrant advertisement for Ka-Blam digital printing, featuring a cartoonish female mascot in a blue jumpsuit and red cap, flexing her biceps. The ad promotes printing services for comics, manga, TPBs, art boards, and more.
March 16, 2025 at 7:54 AM