insert_link Article U.S. Kenya Creative Economy Forum 2025: A Game-Changer for Kenyan Music Last Thursday, Nairobi buzzed with creativity as the U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Forum 2025 kicked off at the plush Emara Ole-Sereni hotel. Organized by the U.S. Embassy in Kenya and the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham), this landmark event brought together over 300 industry heavyweights, policymakers, and artists to unlock the potential of Kenya’s creative sector. For Kenyan music lovers, the forum’s ripple effects could reshape the industry, with stars […] todayJune 11, 2025 55
insert_link Article Keeping Up With The Discourse : Is the Kenya Police Service Devoid of Humanity? The tragic death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and social media influencer from Voi, has ignited a firestorm of grief, outrage, and questions across Kenya. On June 7, 2025, Ojwang was arrested at his family home in Kakot, Homa Bay, for allegedly posting “defamatory” content about Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat on X. Less than 24 hours later, he was dead in a cell at Nairobi’s […] todayJune 9, 2025 20
insert_link Article New Music on the Radar JUN 6 ( Matata, TheLuchi, Willy Paul, An21 KE) Welcome dear readers to the first weekly music round up of June 2025.We feature a punchy raw rap single from An21 KE and Karis from the Recipe EP that debuted earlier this week on radio 254 exclusively. Two Alternative or (Odi Pop if you love genre names so much) have released songs with almost similar titles, Tiki Tako by Matata and Tikitaka by TheLuchi, what are the odds of that? […] todayJune 6, 2025 45
insert_link Article Keeping Up with the Discourse: A New IEBC, Old Challenges, and a Restless Youth Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its democratic journey with the National Assembly’s approval of Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on June 4, 2025, alongside six commissioners. This long-overdue reconstitution aims to restore a crippled institution tasked with safeguarding the nation’s electoral integrity. Yet, the shadow of history looms large—decades of politicized commissions, electoral malpractices, and a rising tide […] todayJune 5, 2025 8
insert_link Featured We Do Not Have a Kenyan Music Industry At least Not Yet We are willing to take an unpopular stance by boldy stating that there is no such thing as a Kenyan music industry. There are several efforts by different groups and individuals seeking to build and establish a Kenyan music industry, but we are just not there yet. Luckily, our generation is one of the most informed and likely to be the generation that provides a solution. As far as music […] todayJune 4, 2025 8
insert_link Article Asum Garvey Takes Centre Stage in Sol Generation’s Publishing Revolution Sol Generation, the artist-first label founded by Afro-pop giants Sauti Sol, has entered a new phase—one that places publishing at the core of its business model. This pivot signals a deeper commitment to protecting artistry and narrative ownership, and no one embodies this shift more completely than their latest—and most talked-about—signing: Asum Garvey. Asum Garvey’s journey to Sol Generation is a masterclass in independent momentum. From his early days with […] todayJune 3, 2025 17
insert_link Article Recapping Bien’s U.S. Tour: A Month of Sold-Out Shows, Viral Roosters, and Bold Conversations When Bien, the charismatic, bald-headed superstar from East Africa, announced his worldwide tour at the end of April, anticipation shot through the roof. Fans across continents waited eagerly to see how the Kenyan artist, fresh off the success of his album Alusa Why Are You Topless?, would take his infectious charisma and genre-bending music global. The first leg — a whirlwind across eight American cities in May 2025 — delivered […] todayJune 3, 2025 24
insert_link 2 Article Vibes of Love and Sensuality by Moran Kenya’s music scene is buzzing with diversity. We’ve got everything from the laid-back vibes of Afrosoul to the high-energy beats of Gengeton. But there’s one thing that often makes people sit up and take notice, the lyrics. Two artists Benzema and Bensoul have become popular for talking about love, sensuality, and relationships, yet the way their music is received couldn’t be more different. Benzema known for his bold, in-your-face style, […] todayJune 2, 2025 14 2
insert_link 2 Article June 25th: Octopizzo Recalls History Through Sound On May 30, 2025, Kenyan rap heavyweight Octopizzo released June 25th, a searing protest anthem that turns raw memory into art, recounting the youth-led anti-finance bill protests of 2024 and the brutal government crackdown that followed. Known for his evolution from braggadocious street rapper to a master of layered, socially conscious production, Octopizzo uses this latest release to craft a sonic historical record. This article offers an in-depth exploration of […] todayJune 2, 2025 31 2