Some of the Kikuyu Stand up comedians with the musician Mike Rua Fanaka Arts Theatre company has been around for some time now. They cut their teeth at the Kenya National Theater,…
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Jack Ojiambo is back with Jazz Essentials on Nation FM
Lawyer, Jazz enthusiast, and radio presenter Jack Ojiambo is back on Radio after leaving Capital FM where he was the Capital Jazz Club host for almost two decades. Jack will be the…
Simphiwe Dana to launch her latest album Firebrand in Kenya
One of the cover artworks from Simphiwe’s new album Firebrand Its not everyday you get to hear that an internationally acclaimed, non Kenyan artist has chosen to launch their album in Kenya.…
The Nairobi Hip Hop Rapsody is reaching for the stars
A poster of the first Rapsody event Only Nairobi’s true Hip Hop heads know that Nairobi’s Hip Hop Rapsody has been around for almost 2 years now. It is therefore not surprising…
Talib Kweli’s Africa Tour and the rekindle of The Native Tongues spirit through Indie 500
Talib Kweli’s Nairobi concert at the Nairobi’s Hip Hop Rapsody A fortnight ago, Talib Kweli came to Kenya for a much anticipated concert at the Ebony Lounge in Nairobi. This was courtesy…
Could Talib Kweli’s Nairobi visit be the lifeline for Kenyan Hiphop?
Talib Kweli Greene If you are a Hip Hop fan, then I am sure by now you already know that Talib Kweli will be in the country for an intimate DJ Performance…
Win tickets to the Safaricom Choir & Youth Orchestra Premier Concert
“Niko Na” is a song that was composed as part of the The Niko na Safaricom campaign in 2010 as a celebration of our Kenyanness. The video of the choir in different…
Imagine the world with me at the StoryMoja Festival 17th – 21st Sept
The Story Moja Festival is back despite being cut short last year following the Westgate attacks that took the life of Ghanaian Poet Kofi Awoonor. The list of writers and artist this…
Jimmy Dludlu for the Next Safaricom Jazz evening in December
South African Jazz Musician Jimmy Dludlu (image courtesy) Last night was the much anticipated evening of Jazz with Nigerian born guitarist Kunle Ayo at the Carnivore grounds. The concert which started a…
5 reasons why West African & South African Music is receiving more play
SA duo Mafikizolo featuring Nigerian May D in the song Happiness The discussion and speculation as to why every club in Nairobi, Kenya and other countries not just in Africa is playing…