Jesse Mugambi, who is studying for a Master’s degree in Sustainable Design at the university’s Moulsecoomb campus, has been confirmed as one of two winners of Jägermeister’s #SaveThe Night competition, which supports nightlife projects around the world.
His ‘Studio Can-V’ project beat over 300 submissions from 50 countries to be named joint-winner of this year’s competition, splitting the €100,000 prize fund with a fellow winner from Northern Ireland.
Jesse’s project, developed during his time as an undergraduate and now a Master’s student at the University of Brighton, will create a versatile space that transitions from a daytime hub for young DJs to a club during the night. The mobile sound studio will be built by local artisans in Nairobi from repurposed shipping containers.
By using local vernacular designs to promote youth cultural identities, Jesse seeks to drive positive change through music, dance, and connection. ‘Studio Can-V’ will not only be a physical space but a platform for artists to break into new markets, with the scope of scaling up across Africa.