In a small studio at Chuka University, Stephen Bucheri sits in front of his laptop, blending an AI-generated beat with his own live recordings. He is not waiting for record labels or expensive studios ...

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

I’ll say it; I’m tired of hearing the phrase “Support Local Music”. And it’s because what all these beloved Kenyan artists of ours can’t seem to understand is that some of us don’t exactly give too ...

Having ruled the secular music in the Kenyan industry for over four decades, John Boniface Maina popularly known as JB Maina does not regret abandoning grazing his father’s flock in the village and ...

The Spotify Kenya Wrapped Party 2025 wasn’t just another end-of-year celebration; it was a cultural moment. A night where the artists who shaped Kenya’s ...

NAIROBI — The faces of slain protesters are painted on an alley wall in the Kenyan capital. Nearby, a community theater troupe acts out a random roadside arrest. Over the past year, thousands of young ...

Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music are popular with Kenyan Christians, but some are increasingly wary of their influence. In June, Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music’s Chandler Moore performed ...