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News5 months ago

Nikita Kering’ Shines on New Heartfelt Single “Dilly Darling”

The award-winning Kenyan songstress known for her transcendental vocal power opens the year with an earnest record about a lover she vows she would always be available for.

By Staff
News6 months ago

Kenyan Songs Featured in Rolling Stone’s Best Afropop List 2025

In 2025, 3 Kenyan songs were featured in Rolling Stone’s Best Afropop list… can you guess which ones?

By Arnold
News9 months ago

Njerae Drops Striking Video for “Colors” Featuring Bensoul

Grammy-winning Kenyan artist Bensoul assists Njerae in the Black Jurist-shot motion picture for “Colors”.

By Staff
News9 months ago

Njerae Unveils Surprise EP ‘Four Letter Word (Deluxe)’

In the project, she embraces a fresh sound and a different artistic approach, tapping different artists to expand her soundscape.

By Staff
News1 year ago

DTX Teams Up with Buruklyn Boyz & Big Yasa for “Swag So Fresh”

DTX Joins Forces with Buruklyn Boyz & Big Yasa for High-Energy Drill Anthem, “Swag So Fresh”

By Arnold
News1 year ago

Njerae is Set to Drop ‘Four Letter Word’ EP on Valentine’s Day

Four Letter Word presents the ultimate gift to her fans to add to their Valentine’s playlists as they celebrate the month of love.

By Arnold
News1 year ago

Njerae Named In Apple Music’s Africa Rising Class of 2025

This makes her only the second East African artist to receive this honor following Nikita Kering’ in 2021.

By Arnold
News1 year ago

Njerae to Drop First Single of 2025, ‘beg for it’

The highly anticipated single will be released on January 17, 2025, and mark her first song of the year.

By Arnold
News1 year ago

Comedian Mwirigi Drops Debut Single “Grind”

Kicking off the year with a bang, he promises this is just the beginning and has hinted that he has much more music coming.

By Arnold
News1 year ago

Kenyan Songs Featured in Rolling Stone’s Best Afropop List 2024

In 2024, 4 Kenyan songs were featured in Rolling Stone’s Best Afropop list… can you guess which ones?

By Arnold
News1 year ago

tg.blk releases “gin and wine” music video

Directed by Bafe and herself, they channelled their creativity to bring fans this visual masterpiece.

By Arnold
News1 year ago

Saisa Ndabi Releases “SONGA” From Debut Album ‘Mambo Right’

The track wraps up a successful year for her, which saw her release “Kairetu,” “Kasi,” featuring Tulia, and “Stima,” featuring Alex Msafiri.

By Arnold
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STORIES

Story24/8/2025

Coster Ojwang Drops ‘Mbak Ndalo’ EP, Fusing Luo Roots with Modern Sounds

Coster Ojwang unveils Mbak Ndalo (Tales of Days), a five-track EP blending Luo traditions with fresh, experimental sounds.

By Staff
Story31/7/2025

Vic West Taps Teslah For “Call Me” Visualizer

From their earlier jaunt “Good Time” (2022) to the recent chart-climbers, Vic West and Teslah’s collaborative projects are disruptive and innovative.

By Staff
Story27/7/2025

Liboi and Kayrop Drop Collaborative EP Dubbed ‘Nani Alisema’

The EP is a soul-stirring soundscape of love, pain, and oneness, rooted in African traditions and meant to connect listeners with both themselves and their community. 

By Staff
Story16/3/2025

Remembering E-Sir: 22 Years Later

E-Sir, often referred to as South C’s finest, was renowned for his lyrical prowess and exceptional command of Swahili.

By David Kingsley
Story15/3/2025

Remembering Musa Juma: 14 Years On, His Legacy Lives

Though MJ departed over a decade ago, his music remains timeless, a testament to his unique approach to the craft.

By David Kingsley
Story13/3/2025

Charisma’s Meteoric Rise – And Why It’s Only The Beginning

As his star continues to rise, one thing is certain: Charisma is just getting started. His journey is a testament to patience, hard work, and consistency.

By David Kingsley
Story5/3/2025

8 Kenyan Female Artists Who Disappeared From The Music Scene

Once celebrated household names, these artists have gone silent, with no new releases in years.

By David Kingsley
Story3/3/2025

Bien’s Rise to Global Stardom: From Sauti Sol to Solo Success

As we move further into 2025, one thing is certain: Bien has more in store for his fans, and he will undoubtedly make this year memorable.

By David Kingsley
Story11/1/2025

Is Toxic Lyrikali the Next Big Hip-Hop Music Star?

Toxic Lyrikali is poised to be the next big star in the Kenyan industry. But like many of his predecessors who came and went, does he have what it takes to weather the storm…

By Arnold
Story28/11/2024

Orchestra Super Mazembe’s ‘Kassongo’ Goes Viral on TikTok

The song has amassed over 157,000 User-Generated videos on TikTok with millions of views as it connects with a new generation of listeners four decades later

By Arnold
Story22/8/2024

Should Nikita Kering’ Sing in Her Native Language?

In this article, I will explore her career and the controversy surrounding her latest single. The main question is, should Nikita Kering sing in her native language?

By Arnold
Story30/7/2024

Songs Released Following the Kenyan Protests 2024

Following the June 2024 protests, several Kenyan artists expressed their emotions and captured them in music.

By Arnold