Before you sign that record deal, there are a few things you need to consider. Hopefully you read this before you sign and it is too late. It is possible that growing up all you wanted to be when you grew up is rich and famous. Signing a record deal doesn’t not guarantee that you will become rich or famous. That’s what they do not tell you in the fine […]
Ever listened to Kenyan Lofi Music? Lofi music has become increasingly popular globally. Check out the videos below for a taste of some Kenyan Lofi Music #kenyanlofimusic #kenyanmusictotheworld Kenyan Lofi Music Produced by Sonia Pinto Kenyan Lofi Mix by Ado Veli Podcast Artwork by a Kenyan Artist matched to Lofi Music Kenyan Lofi Song Produced by Nabiswa Wanyama Kenyan Lofi Station by Emmanuel Kimutai Motelin Kenyan Lofi Project by […]
Radio 254, The Home of Kenyan Music is proud to announce the Niko Kadi Riddim. Kenyan artists are encouraged to hop on this instrumental produced by Sonia Pinto for a chance to have their version of the riddim aired on Radio 254 and included as part of the Niko Kadi Riddim Album that will be released on streaming platforms.
Dear Kenyan artists, We have improved the music submission process on www.254.radio Not only is the process easier, but music submissions approved will be available on Radio 254's website for anyone who visits the site to see. Please note that submitting your music does not guarantee that your music will be played on Radio 254. Radio 254 will still review each music submission to verify that the music is by […]
Just the other day, I was asking, what happened to the Gen Z’s who were at Maandamano? No sooner than I had begun to wonder did the generation that is going to save Kenya came out again, not to protest this time but to make it clear that during the next election they will be counted. And Tuko Kadi was born. The Gen Z are different, and we love it! […]
In Kenya today, something new is happening. It is not protests, it is not violence. It is young people deciding to register and vote. This movement is called “Tuko Kadi” meaning “We are Registered”. It may look simple, but it could change Kenya’s future in a big way. What is Tuko Kadi? Tuko Kadi is a movement led by young people (Gen Z), and the idea is simple- Go register […]
On December 5th, 2025, Virusi Mbaya dropped what is his biggest hit yet, Have Mercy, featuring Scar Mkadinali, officially introducing him to mainstream Kenyan music and Gen Z. Virusi Mbaya is, however, not a new artist or rapper. His YouTube channel was opened in 2015, 10 years before the release of Have Mercy. Further proving the theory of 10, 000 hours and how the making of a hit song can […]
Something interesting is happening in Nairobi. If you walk through the streets of the city today in the CBD, you will notice something tofauti kidogo. Cameras are out and people are filming skits, tiktok dances, music videos and having photo shoots in the streets of CBD. This calls to shows that creativity in Kanairo is everywhere. For many people, Nairobi has always been known as Kenya’s business hub but lately […]
As a platform that showcases, plays, and promotes Kenyan music and content, one of the saddest things is that every day, thousands of people tune in to listen to Kenyan music. Still, most of those listeners are not Kenyan. So, the question that we ask ourselves and others is how can we change a culture and get Kenyans to love Kenyan? If you visit Tanzania, you will only hear Tanzanian […]
Imagine if all the people who have declared interest in running for president in 2027 put their own interests aside and focused on putting the interests of Kenya and Kenyans first? So far, several people have declared interest in running for president, and as 2027 gets closer, more and more people declare interest. So far, some names that have shown interest are Boniface Mwangi, David Maraga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, […]
