Ten years ago, the Nairobi Skatepark opened its doors to the public, marking a significant milestone in the growth of skateboarding culture in Kenya. This momentous event was the culmination…
Skateboarding is much more than a sport, ist a source for inspiration, a tool for self-empowerment teaching us „lessons of life on a wooden toy”: · Teaches Commitment: Similar to martial arts,…
Skateboarding Culture is spreading in (East-) Africa and local initiatives are more and more supported by the international skateboarding community and organizations. Skateboarding began in West Coast America in the…
The rise of Nairobi’s skate scene means a desire for bigger ramps and railings. They want to push the limits of the sport. The Shangilia Skate Park, the biggest one this…
„The Impact of Skateboarding for the Youth of Kenya” — a statement from Leo Kilel (, one of the founders of the Skateboarding Society of Kenya): “Kenya is a country…
Mikkel Haugegaard, Niels Kristian Lykkeberg and Simon Skipper officially “closed down the Nairobi Skatepark” a few weeks ago with probably the dopest footage we have seen so far. Video by…
Check out Casper Haugegaard´s latest Edit with a Streetpart shot in July 2017 featuring the Nairobi Locals George Zuko, Samuel Maguta, Neville Ramogo, Kelvin Murage and Kelvin Maina. Music: “Leopold” by the…
