Blooms in the Dark Season 2 is now ready for serving. In the first season, we took you through the roller coaster of love, heartbreak, and all the nuances in between. Brace yourself for an even more enchanting experience in Season 2, as we delve into captivating tales stretching from the picturesque hills of Gitugi to the quaint village of the Mwamba and Sela People.
Hop on and let us take you on a scenic route, passing by the tranquil church for a moment of reflection with a touch of sermon, only to whisk you away to the bustling streets of downtown Nairobi for some electrifying action. The journey will be a thrilling expedition as we unravel stories woven deep within the fabric of the community.
Eli was a fun-loving guy and as a rugby player he bagged several wins for our country. He also loved to dance. He was one of those guys you’d find at the dunda breaking a move. Not just any dunda, always at one of those fancy bistros, because he loved his beer, especially craft beer. He was selective when picking those he allowed to be close to him. I'm 'honestly surprised he let his guard down and let me into the circle of people he loved deeply...
Performed by Joseph Obel
Wanjiku and I grew up together in a village adorned by the hills of Gitugi. The terrain was so steep that if you set your jerrican down to rest after coming from the river, it would roll right back into the water. Wanjiku lived two farms down from our house, so occasionally, my parents sent me to her house to buy Kienyeji eggs, and she visited ours to purchase milk. We attended the same school, shared the same class, and walked to and from school together. Opting to go barefoot…
Performed by Bakhita Mutete
You looked so peaceful in your casket, felt like you were taking a nap and I wished you’d wake up so I could see your eyes one last time. Your boyfriend Greg was there too, distraught to have lost you but...
Performed by Abby Ikamba
Our whirlwind romance kicked off with a bout of
thoughtless flirting. Both of us had been navigating the single life for far too long. During one of our chats, I dropped a flirtatious remark that catapulted us into a realm of excitement. We were good friends who occasionally met up for movies, coffee, and endless coffee sessions. The spark between us originated from...
thoughtless flirting. Both of us had been navigating the single life for far too long. During one of our chats, I dropped a flirtatious remark that catapulted us into a realm of excitement. We were good friends who occasionally met up for movies, coffee, and endless coffee sessions. The spark between us originated from...
Performed by Elly Mjeni
His husky laughter filled the room, injecting infectious energy into every conversation. Otieno, my father's friend, exuded affluence and sophistication in his mid-50s. Dressed in a Kaunda suit, crowned with neatly groomed grey hair and beard, he possessed an air of wisdom. His chiselled physique hinted at both sexiness and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle, a trait my father lacked. His eyes shimmered...
Performed by Kuiyu
I vividly recall the day I married the love of my life at the Attorney General’s office on a casual Friday. The transaction for a lifetime commitment was the quickest I had ever experienced. Despite lacking the means for an extravagant white wedding, the decision to embark on life together led us to choose a simple white dress from downtown Nairobi, flowers from Njoroge at the corner, and affordable rings from Nagin Pattni. The registrar of marriages, looking burdened by the nation’s problems, asked...
Performed by Bukky Ngobi
On one of those nights, sitting in the periphery, I noticed a shadow next to me. She sat in the darkness just like I did, sipping her red wine and observing. It was interesting to see someone else in the fringes of the club doing the same thing I did time and time again. This really fascinated me, sparking my curiosity. I turned and said hi; I mean, if we were both going to be bats in darkness, we might as well be friendly bats...
Performed by Imelda Kondo
My mother always said’ I've always been a
tiny boy . ‘Wanyonyi, you know you were just 1.8kgs and only 38cm when you were born’ she would start ‘You were so tiny your father almost didn’t think you were his because you couldn't possibly be from the Wanga Kingdom, created from mud by Wele Khakaba, a descendant of Mwamba and Sela, a Omwami, an Omundu Strong!’...
tiny boy . ‘Wanyonyi, you know you were just 1.8kgs and only 38cm when you were born’ she would start ‘You were so tiny your father almost didn’t think you were his because you couldn't possibly be from the Wanga Kingdom, created from mud by Wele Khakaba, a descendant of Mwamba and Sela, a Omwami, an Omundu Strong!’...
Performed by Steve Collins
At my baby shower, surrounded by friends, both mothers and not, I received diverse advice on childbirth and raising children. The shared sentiment was the beauty and
transformative nature of motherhood. Many encouraged me about how transformative motherhood would be, emphasising the ebb and flow of contractions and the innate ability to bring forth life – an unparalleled joy.
This textbook definition of childbirth excited me, and I was so ready for this life-affirming moment.
transformative nature of motherhood. Many encouraged me about how transformative motherhood would be, emphasising the ebb and flow of contractions and the innate ability to bring forth life – an unparalleled joy.
This textbook definition of childbirth excited me, and I was so ready for this life-affirming moment.
Performed by Imelda Kondo
The Kamende Bar and Restaurant on Dubois Road in
downtown Nairobi is a cacophony of glasses clinking, chatters, and soft background music. Revelers gather here, biding their time until the long public transport queues diminish, and pickpockets shut shop. In this establishment,
the treatment of barmaids resembles that of public commodities in a city council market more than individuals, with chauvinism rearing its ugly head...
downtown Nairobi is a cacophony of glasses clinking, chatters, and soft background music. Revelers gather here, biding their time until the long public transport queues diminish, and pickpockets shut shop. In this establishment,
the treatment of barmaids resembles that of public commodities in a city council market more than individuals, with chauvinism rearing its ugly head...
Performed by Kevin Waithaka