By Abigirl Phiri
Worth Noting:
- Nashon ‘Nashkal’ Kabale is a 23-year-old Moi University student, pursuing BA in film and media studies; television production and journalism.
- I was born and raised in Likoni, Mombasa County, Kenya. My love for performing arts came to life at my early childhood.
- At university level I switched my course, which was inspired by my love for performing arts. My passion for arts informed my decision to change courses, Bachelor of education; mathematics and chemistry to film and media studies.
- I am the undisputed UVA Media Personality of the year 21/22. This came to me by surprise. I was nominated by my fellow students. This highly inspired me to keep on pushing. I even included this coronation in my resume.
Nashkal is a dedicated Kenyan that l have known for some time now. Indeed, a true creative can recognize another from a distance and this is my case with Nashkal. Additionally, he is an affable people’s person which goes with the territory of being in the film and media industry. As a creative, one must set and know his or her mind. Thus, nothing will sway you from the course of your passion of touching the lives of many people. Blessed are those who are able to share their gifts with the masses in a bid to uplift undiscovered talents like how Nashkal is doing.
Tell us about yourself?
Nashon ‘Nashkal’ Kabale is a 23-year-old Moi University student, pursuing BA in film and media studies; television production and journalism. After three years of exploring my enthusiasm for performing arts, l have now rebranded as a talent activist. I am in love with journalism too and I would love to be reporting more on arts when I get out there as super star journalist.
Tell us more about your background, how you came to be an art enthusiast?
I was born and raised in Likoni, Mombasa County, Kenya. My love for performing arts came to life at my early childhood. Under the mentorship of madam Norah, I participated in solo verses, representing my primary school, St John the Baptist Academy, in the Kenya National Music Festivals. Additionally, all credits go to my mother, the late Mrs. Catherine Kabale, who not only mentored me through singing in church but also encouraged me to embrace recitations for everyone.
What inspired you to do film and media studies specializing in television journalism?
At university level I switched my course, which was inspired by my love for performing arts. My passion for arts informed my decision to change courses, Bachelor of education; mathematics and chemistry to film and media studies. In this course, I was taught the in depth aspects of music, film, scripting and the media in general. This also anchored my rebranding as a talent activist. I like to wake up doing what I love.
What are some of your achievement in relation to what you are doing right now as a talent activist?
I am the undisputed UVA Media Personality of the year 21/22. This came to me by surprise. I was nominated by my fellow students. This highly inspired me to keep on pushing. I even included this coronation in my resume. Apart from that, during my attachment that I did at Cape Media pupularly known as TV47, I got the privilege to report news at prime time, so many friends motivated me whenever I posted the videos on my social media platforms, this really boosted my confidence in this career. I love art, so why would I leave the place without doing a feature story on art ? So, yes I did this feature story titled “Art at Heart” which was about an art hub found in Kibera that offers free art training to kids living there, the program is led by a youth named Faith Atieno. The story touched so many hearts and I am very proud of myself, you can find it on YouTube,just type “Art at Heart tv47.”
You’ve surpassed your appraisal by going a step ahead in organizing events. Brief us on that.
My biggest achievement in event organizing is THE ART COCKTAIL SHOW, that saw the fusion of all performing Arts around Moi university Main Campus. It included performances in plays, live band, modelling, dance battles, visual artist poetry and salsa. I also managed to successfully organize three editions of the Mkeka Kwa Nyasi Concert. This is a picnic like event, where the audiences come with maasai shukas, seat on open air to witness live band performances. Finally, after discovering that poetry was an under rated art, under the brainchild of Phiona Rose, we successfully organized four editions of the KI-POWER Epic Poetry Show.
Where do you draw your source of inspiration from?
We all agree that creativity and fantasy go hand in hand. I spend more of my time on social media drawing inspiration from gurus. Similarly, I have watched a handful of western movies with campus settings, majoring on the social events that take place there. If they could pull it, why not us?
What are some of your remarkable milestones as a talent activist?
I am currently a trainer of many arts that compete at the Kenya Music Festivals. I recently trained Consolata Primary School, Mishimboko Girls’ Secondary School as well as Kenya Course Polytechnic. The latter managed to qualify for the Presidential Gala Festivals, mid this year.
Additionally, I co-founded Redfourth Chorus Choir- Eldoret branch, we have performed in various events and it’s my happiness seeing youths coming together and singing their hearts out while I lead them. Redfourth Chorus mainly sings African arrangement and I must mention I am in love with songs from South Africa, Zulu language to be specific.
What are some of the challenges you have faced in your career?
After discovering my strength in training other artists and organizing bringing the unheard talents on the spotlight, I embraced it at the expense of being a performer. Secondly, finding a reliable team to work with is hectic. At times I pitch ideas to colleagues but they don’t match the zealous enthusiasm I require.
What is your hobby?
I cook really good food that many of your girlfriends out there would like. I am not bragging but I would say growing up in Mombasa is something that I can say I am lucky. Cooking is one thing that Moi University students have known me with, sometimes back in 2nd year and 3rd year ,I had a food joint, sold Biryani and other coastal dishes, by the way don’t shy away from asking for recipes for coastal snacks, from Mitai to viazi Karai to Mahamri. That business is really great.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself owning this big NGO that support talents, I was raised in Likoni and I believe there are so many talents there, so this is where I want it to be. I have not gotten enough time with my community since I joined campus, but now that I am finishing university, I believe I will be able to search the talents and bring them to light .
What advice would you give talented individuals out there?
Just start with whatever you have, where you are. Also, keep the right company, find role models who will mentor you. You know what birds of the same feather flock together right?
Kindly give us your parting word
There is no bad art, there is no good art. There is Art . If somebody can connect to it well and good if you can’t, be gone. Go and find another artist to connect with.
How can you be reached?
All my social media platforms, IG ,X app and FB @nashonnashkal and for TikTok its KabaleNashkal
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