Hadithi will feature performances in spoken word, prose and poetry which will be based on Kenya's sociopolitical realities. The event is held under the auspices of the Samosa Festival. Stand up Shout Out and Zamaleo Act will reflect the festival's theme – Mitazamo yetu: Kenyan Perspectives – through their performances.

Performances will be done by Nairobi's premier poets and story-tellers such as Nuru Bahati, Dorphan Mutuma and Msooh Gittau. With the Stand Up Shout Out Team performing a Skit called Stories of a Nation (Hadithi Za Nchi) written and acted by the Stand Up – SHOUT OUT members; the SUSONIANS!