The evolution of music in Kenya is a rich and vibrant story that spans several decades. Indeed, traditional Kenyan music is deeply rooted in the diverse indigenous cultures of the country. Each ...

Let’s take a trip down memory lane to a time when Kenyan Hip-hop was on another level. When you talk about Kenyan hip-hop, the first artists to come to mind are the likes of E-sir, Abbas, Necessary ...

This year will go down as when Kenyan artists worked their hardest. Numerous albums were released, hit singles came out from the unlikeliest of quarters, and Nyashinski even showed Kenyan artists they ...

MACHAKOS, Kenya — The lights: neon. The walls: faux red leather. The singers’ voices: autotuned. And the lyrics of the songs they hope will catapult them to stardom: all about the coronavirus. At ...

One of the most notable success stories is Idd Aziz, who topped Spotify’s Global Impact List in mid 2025. As 2025 draws to a ...

Bwana Yesu kazaliwa, tuimbe aleluya… Amezaliwa pangoni Bethlehemu, ndiye Mwokozi wetu wa dunia….When Kenya celebrates Christmas, whether in Nairobi flats or in villagehomes by the firewood stove, ...

A section of Kenyan musicians say they are not getting enough support from their fans, in terms of streaming and buying music. Some fans opine, however, that a lot of Kenyan musicians don’t churn out ...

Kenya’s music industry reached new heights in 2025 since theyear brought explosive growth in streaming figures, breakthrough hit songs andfresh voices that rewrote the country’s soundscape.Kenyan ...

<strong><em>'INSHA'</em></strong> explores the role of music in Kenyan culture and storytelling, particularly in traditional ceremonies, aiming to bridge the gap ...

NAIROBI (Reuters) - When Danish national Martin Nielsen moved to Kenya to work with a venture capital firm, he quickly switched gears after spotting an opportunity in streaming music and selling ...

Ready to heat up this year, Philadelphia-based R&B songstress Kenya Vaun uncovers the music video for her new single “Summer” today via 300 Entertainment. About the song, Kenya shared, “‘Summer’ just ...