Pungulu Pa Productions is proud to announce the launch of PUNGULU PARTY! – a one-of-a-kind children’s festival that will take place in Nairobi on Sunday, 7th December 2025 at Parade Ring, Ngong Race Course from 12 – 7 PM.
The festival will bring the world of Uli & Tata’s African Nursery Rhymes to life through an immersive, family-friendly experience celebrating African culture, music, art, and heritage. It will create a joyful space where families can connect, play, and share in the rhymes and beauty of African creativity together.
Inspired by the success of the Uli & Tata animated series, PUNGULU PARTY! will be a celebration of African creativity, nature, and culture, featuring interactive showcases and live performances,
including African nursery rhyme sessions, puppet shows depicting nature’s wonders, traditional games, and activities designed to engage children and families in playful learning and cultural discovery.
The festival will also feature Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense workshops and demonstrations specially designed for children, promoting confidence, discipline, and physical wellness in a fun, family-friendly environment. It will also include a uniquely curated marketplace highlighting sustainable, child-friendly products such as locally made toys, fashion, art, and food — showcasing the best of Made in Kenya creativity.
Chief Nyamweya, Creative Director of Uli & Tata’s African Nursery Rhymes, explains:
After the release of the first 11 episodes, we realized families didn’t just want to watch Uli & Tata; they wanted to step into the world of the show. Parents asked us for real-life experiences that could bring the magic to life for their children. That’s how PUNGULU PARTY! was born — a pop-up festival where kids and their parents can sing, dance, play, and discover together.”
At its core, PUNGULU PARTY! focuses on music, storytelling, crafts, cuisine, and fashion. Every aspect of the event is thoughtfully rooted in indigenous traditions, while highlighting modern expressions of Kenyan and African identity. Through the festival, Pungulu Pa Productions (producers of Uli & Tata) aims to ignite pride in local heritage among children and families, as well as preserve and evolve African cultural knowledge for future generations.
The event was inspired by the groundbreaking Uli & Tata’s African Nursery Rhymes that debuted in 2014. The animated series follows the adventures of two Kenyan siblings who discover magical instruments in their Nairobi home, summoning Tuki, an ancient giant turaco bird from the Kakamega Forest, Kenya’s last remaining tropical rainforest. Together, they journey across Kenya and Tanzania, exploring diverse landscapes, cultures, and nursery rhymes. Blending animation, music, and cultural storytelling, the series celebrates Africa’s rich heritage while offering children an engaging and educational exploration of their world. Each episode weaves traditional stories, local songs, and valuable cultural lessons that inspire young audiences to appreciate their roots and the beauty of Africa’s natural and cultural diversity.
Uli & Tata’s African Nursery Rhymes addresses the lack of African-centered content in children’s media, ensuring African children and the global diaspora see themselves reflected in the entertainment they consume.
Sarah Mallia, Producer of the series, says,
Many parents want their children to grow up proud of who they are and where they come from and that’s exactly what we wanted to achieve with Uli & Tata and this festival,”
Adding on to the production’s collaboration with Kenyan artists, musicians, storytellers, and cultural practitioners,
We’re nurturing talent while also shaping a future where culture drives creativity, job creation and social transformation. We want to inspire the next generation through authentic African stories, helping them connect with their roots.”
Through PUNGULU PARTY!, Pungulu Pa Productions continues to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for African heritage, offering families a joyful, engaging way to connect with their roots.
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