QUEER ARTISTS FLEA MKT

The Queer Artists Flea Market (QAFM) is a radical community-led creative and economic empowerment initiative dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ artists, entrepreneurs, performers, and cultural practitioners in Kenya. Founded on the belief that creativity can transform lives and communities, QAFM creates safe, inclusive spaces where queer creatives can showcase their work, grow sustainable businesses, access new markets, and build meaningful professional networks.

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Who We Are

Building power through community

The Queer Artists Flea Market (QAFM) is a community-led creative and economic empowerment initiative advancing the visibility, wellbeing, and livelihoods of LGBTQ+ artists, entrepreneurs, performers, and cultural practitioners across Kenya.

Founded in 2023, QAFM was created in response to a simple yet urgent need: to build safe, affirming spaces where queer creatives and entrepreneurs can showcase their work, grow sustainable businesses, connect with new audiences, and celebrate their identities without compromise.

Today, QAFM is more than a marketplace. It is a growing ecosystem where creativity, entrepreneurship, culture, and community come together to create lasting economic and social impact.

Every market, cultural event, and artistic programming we host creates opportunities for queer-owned businesses to generate income, artists to share their work, performers to reach new audiences, and community members to build meaningful connections.

Beyond our markets, QAFM continues to grow through initiatives that celebrate excellence, strengthen creative entrepreneurship, and expand opportunities for our community. One such initiative is the Queer Creatives Pamoja Awards — an annual celebration recognising the outstanding achievements, creativity, leadership, and contributions of LGBTQ+ artists, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and changemakers shaping Kenya's creative landscape.

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QAFM Editions
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Queermass Edition
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New Year's Parties
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Queer Creatives Pamoja Awards

What We Bring

Every Event,  Every Time

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Vendor Market

Curated stalls for Queer-owned businesses, artists, and makers. From handmade crafts to fashion, beauty, books, and beyond — our market is a thriving economic hub.

02

Live Artists

Spotlight performances from Queer musicians, spoken word poets, dancers, and multi-disciplinary artists. Every stage is a platform for authentic creative expression.

03

DJ Sets

Queer DJs keep the energy alive all day. From house to afrobeats, dancehall to amapiano — the soundtrack of our community, curated with love.

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Games & Fun

Interactive games and activities for all. Because Queer joy is also about play, laughter, and creating memories with your people in a safe, affirming space.

A Look Back

Past QAFM  Editions

Seven editions of joy, art, music, and community.
Here's a glimpse into the magic we've created together.

▶  Watch Our Past Editions

A Word From Our Founder

A Word From
Our Founder

The Queer Artists Flea Market is an Initiative designed to support, celebrate, and uplift queer creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, businesses, activists and athletes in Kenya by providing safe spaces and programs where Queer Joy can be experienced and Queer Excellence can thrive. The Initiative provides a platform for queer individuals to showcase their art, creative works and innovations while promoting LGBTQ+ rights, visibility, and empowerment. Our mission is to design significant moments of empowering celebration, visibility of queer works & talents and advocacy, bringing together LGBTQ+ communities, allies, and activists in Kenya in solidarity.

Joy Dama Karisa CEO & Founder, Queer Artists Flea Market

Upcoming

Events

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Nduru Ya 31st
Somewhere in Nairobi
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Got Something to Sell?

Be a Vendor at Our Next Event

We open our market to Queer artists, makers, and small business owners. Whether you sell handmade jewelry, art prints, clothing, food, beauty products, or anything in between — there's a stall here for you.

  • Affordable stall fees designed for small businesses
  • Built-in audience of community members & allies
  • Safe, affirming environment curated for Queer people
  • Marketing support & feature on our social channels
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