Pungulu Pa Productions is all set for the Pungulu Party, a one-of-a-kind children’s festival on Sunday, December 7 2025, at Parade Ring, Ngong Race Course from 12 – 7 PM.
The Pungulu Party 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.
The festival will also feature Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defence 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, said: “After the release of the first 11 episodes, we realised 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.”
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 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-centred content in children’s media, ensuring African children and the global diaspora see themselves reflected in the entertainment they consume.
“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,” Sarah Mallia, producer of the series, says. “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.”
