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Spotify says it has a new vision for Kenya’s music industry where artists are taking the lead on ownership, narrative, and innovation. During their latest masterclass held in Nairobi in partnership with Platoon, they brought together emerging artists, producers, and music industry players for an immersive session on what it takes to thrive in the streaming era. This is informed by the pivotal shift the Kenyan music landscape is undergoing […]

In a recent interview which is probably his only interview in recent years, Domani Munga explained something that relates very much to how we feel as Radio 254. Domani who has been rapping long before the world knew who Wakadinali are explained how it feels to see people who he knows, went to school with or grew up with start to rap now after not understanding or supporting his rap […]

Kenyan music icon Bien-Aimé Baraza, best known for his work as one-quarter of the celebrated afro-pop band Sauti Sol, has teased a new collaborative album titled Safari. The news broke just hours after Bien paid a visit to the United States Embassy in Nairobi, where the current Chargé d’Affaires, Marc Dillard, wished him the best of luck in his upcoming USA tour — a gesture symbolic of the cultural bridge […]

In life, everything seems to go wrong when we humans set unrealistic expectations. This is true for both expectations in business and one’s personal life. The second we set an expectation for someone else without consulting them is where we start going wrong. The thing about expectations is that they can never match our reality, it is like setting yourself up for disappointment. The best way to counter the disappointment […]

‎It seems many people are now familiar with Teslah, who rose to prominence through Talanta Mtaani. Undeniably, she is demonstrating why she earned that opportunity. ‎ ‎Currently signed to Black Market Records, which has generated considerable buzz since its establishment in Kenya, Teslah has won me over as a big fan. One particularly striking aspect of her career is her consistency. ‎ ‎Observing her trajectory, one notices a consistent release […]

After five years in operation, we realize that one of the most important things that we must do is change and evolve. In October 2020 we launched as just a radio station playing music and scheduling podcasts. In April 2021, we opened our first studio space and since then have continued to grow and make changes based on the times and different seasons and situations that we have faced. Change […]

‎Many artists in Kenya manage their social media accounts, which is a significant challenge for those aiming to build a successful brand. ‎ ‎As an artist the way you present your brand online speaks volumes. Your online engagement is as important as your artistic talent. ‎ ‎Online engagements serves as another avenue for marketing your brand and fostering a community. This is precisely why Social Media Manager is essential to […]

I remember when I first vibed to 'Tingika' in my high school days. That era was ruled by 'Pacho,' a record label by Naiboi. They brought us a very talented and potential artist, Rankaddah. ‎ ‎But fast forward 11 years later, nobody knows where Rankaddah is. My research shows that the last time he dropped a project was one year ago,'Lingala,' a lyric video with only 1.6k views on YouTube. […]