Jesse Mugambi, an alumnus of the University of Brighton with a degree in architecture, has been awarded a grant for an innovative project in his home country of Kenya.
Currently pursuing a master’s degree in sustainable design, Mugambi’s vision, Studio Can-V, has secured €50,000 (£39,000) in funding from Jägermeister. This project aims to establish a combined nightclub and music studio in Nairobi, utilizing decommissioned shipping containers.
Studio Can-V was conceived during Mugambi’s undergraduate studies and is designed to serve as a dynamic environment that morphs from a nurturing space for young DJs during the day into a vibrant nightclub after dark. The construction will be carried out by local craftsmen in Nairobi, employing reused shipping containers and integrating traditional designs to foster a sense of cultural identity among the youth.
Mugambi is motivated by a desire to provide a platform for individuals of all ages to engage with music, acknowledging his own challenges in pursuing musical endeavors. He emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in Studio Can-V, aiming to elevate the voices of young DJs from diverse backgrounds and facilitate a culture of equality and creativity.
The support and guidance from friends, mentors, and academics at the University of Brighton have been pivotal in refining and advancing the project. Mugambi’s initiative stood out in the Jägermeister Save The Night initiative, an international competition endorsing projects that invigorate the nightlife scene. Out of over 300 entries from 50 countries, Studio Can-V emerged as one of the two winning proposals.
Kai Dechsling, the director of global culture and experiential marketing at Mast-Jägermeister, praised the project for its potential to foster inclusive, diverse, and secure nightlife experiences, highlighting the importance of such spaces for personal expression and community. Source BBC
