Fena Gitu and Rwanda’s Ariel Wayz have just dropped Call Me, a warm, flirtatious Afro-fusion love record that blends Swahili, Kinyarwanda and English into something that genuinely feels good to play on repeat. Produced by Wuodomollo, the track sits at the intersection of modern Afro-R&B an...
Musicians Harry Otieno Adoyo alias Harry Craze, and Moses Otieno Ojwang, popularly known as Fathermoh, have secured a temporary legal victory against Black Market Records. A tribunal issued interim orders restraining the record label from claiming ownership, commercializing, monetizing, publishing, ...
Fena Gitu and Rwanda’s Ariel Wayz have just dropped Call Me, a warm, flirtatious Afro-fusion love record that blends Swahili, Kinyarwanda and English into something that genuinely feels good to play on repeat. Produced by Wuodomollo, the track sits at the intersection of modern Afro-R&B an...
Kenyan superstar Nikita Kering is rolling out the red carpet for her first studio EP since her highly successful 2022 effort ‘The Other Side’ . ‘Lick Back’ EP is set to drop on 29th May following a plethora of singles and features throughout the years, as well as successful projects that have positi...
The 2026 edition of Kenya’s Red Bull Dance Your Style – the world’s biggest urban street dance competition, came to a close at an electrifying national finals event held at the Tsavo Ballroom, KICC (24th May 2026). The national finals event brought together 16 of Kenya’s top street dancers in ...
Book Bunk and Hay Festival Global successfully concluded the 2026 edition of Nairobi Litfest successfully held in Nairobi across three historic public libraries: McMillan Memorial Library, Kaloleni Library and Eastlands Library (8 – 10 May, 2026). Over 3 days, audiences gathered to celebrate literat...
Post the Pandemic, something changed and it was not just the obvious things. Yes, the bars closed. Yes, the nights out stopped. But when people finally came back together, many of them came back differently. The frenetic energy of a big night out had lost some of its appeal. Rounds arriving before t...
Draught beer is best enjoyed freshly poured, cold and crisp in a mug, but it can also transform what’s on your plate. It’s not something most people think about, yet it is one of the most versatile ingredients you can bring into your kitchen, building flavour, adding depth and introducing a subtle c...
Following the tremendous success of its inaugural pro fight in December 2025, ANZA MMA is proud to announce the return of its premier showcase: ANZA MMA Pro Nights 002, taking place on Saturday, June 6 at Broadwalk Mall, Ojijo Road, Nairobi from 5 PM. The highly anticipated event will bring together...
Rwandan rapper Ish Kevin today releases the official music video for “Question” featuring Kenny Sol, bringing a fresh visual moment to one of his smoothest and most flirtatious records. WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO Built around attraction, confidence, and curiosity, “Question” captures the f...
Today, GRAMMY Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo released her new song “the cure” from her upcoming third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, out June 12 via Geffen Records. Limited-edition merchandise, curated collectibles, vinyl and more are availab...
Congolese music icon Ferre Gola has expanded his deal with Sony Music Entertainment by inking and exclusive catalogue partnership deal marking another significant milestone in his illustrious career. The deal encompasses some of Ferre Gola’s most celebrated works, including acclaimed albums ‘Qui est...
Move over mainstream pop; new hyper-localized, gritty urban genres are dominating the airwaves and streaming charts. The explosion of subcultures like Arbantone—the fast-paced, lyric-heavy sonic wave redefining youth culture is imminent. There’s a plethora of DIY artists bypassing traditi...
By Dr. Ismael Teta (Inset) A land open like a palm stretched toward the sky, Here are born women whose beauty is not an ornament, But a slow force, like sap rising in the fig trees of Karura. The wind recognizes their scent, carries it, presses it upon men Who bow – troubled, stirred by though...
Rwandan rapper Ish Kevin today releases the official music video for “Question” featuring Kenny Sol, bringing a fresh visual moment to one of his smoothest and most flirtatious records. WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO Built around attraction, confidence, and curiosity, “Question” captures the f...
Last night at Google I/O 2026, Google announced a massive transformation of its core Search experience, combining the foundational strength of a world-class search engine with next-generation autonomous AI capabilities. The milestone announcements mark the next chapter of Search, evolving the platfo...
Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has concluded a successful showing at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference 2026, where it introduced attendees to a simpler way of understanding global market access through fractional tokenized stock ownership, stock perps,...
TikTok has released its Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting its continuous commitment to fostering a safe and trusted space for its users. In the fourth quarter of 2025, TikTok removed 820,552 videos in Kenya for violating its Community Guidelines. 99.9% of these videos wer...
Following the tremendous success of its inaugural pro fight in December 2025, ANZA MMA is proud to announce the return of its premier showcase: ANZA MMA Pro Nights 002, taking place on Saturday, June 6 at Broadwalk Mall, Ojijo Road, Nairobi from 5 PM. The highly anticipated event will bring together...
A devoted supporter has tattooed Salvation Healing Ministry founder Pastor Victor Kanyari’s 2027 political slogan across her chest to popularize the preacher’s upcoming parliamentary bid. The tattoo, which reads “Panga Kasa na Kanyari 2027,” went viral almost immediately after Kanyari sh...
In a move that marks the end of a major era in Swahili radio, celebrated broadcaster Ann Njogu has announced her departure from Radio Maisha’s popular mid-morning program, Staarabika . In her heartfelt announcement, the seasoned presenter expressed deep appreciation to her loyal listeners, acknowled...
While tens of thousands of Kenyans struggled to get to work on Monday, matatu crews in Kitale found their own way to wait out the day: they turned the town’s usually chaotic bus park into an improvised athletics track and held relay races with sticks for batons. The scenes at the Kitale termin...
Producer DTX has officially released “One by One,” a new Arbantone single featuring Maandy, Ssaru and Nviiri. Built as a bold, fast-moving dialogue on love, denial, accusation and proof, the song turns relationship tension into a catchy, quotable exchange designed for replay, conversation and short-...
Wines of South Africa (WoSA) returned to Nairobi this month with its 2026 East Africa tour under the campaign theme “There’s Sunshine Inside,” reinforcing Kenya’s growing importance as one of Africa’s most dynamic premium wine markets. The two-day activation, held on May 15 and 16, brought together ...
