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By Andrew Gitonga · 20 June 2025

GUIDANCE by Maya Amolo

In just under three minutes, Maya Amolo takes her listeners – the yearners and lovers, as she puts it – through a journey of her own experience with this strong desire for a lover she simply cannot ge...

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By Dvbliew · 18 June 2025

WHAT'S MY FAVOURITE SONG?

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By Muthoni Kariuki · 10 June 2025

STAY by Silas Piper - A Review

It’s a story, a plea, and underneath it all, a declaration of love....

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By Jean Johnson · 05 June 2025

PRO-CHOICE by El Chi - A Review

When Bing Bong dropped, it wasn't just a single – it was a statement. El Chi stepped into the scene wielding venomous bars and a ferocity Kenyan hip-hop hasn't seen in some time. Her debut wasn’t just...

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By Andrew Gitonga · 14 May 2025

in conversation with mwaaji

The name Mwaji (artist name: ‘mwaajii”) is on track to be synchronous with feelings of relatability and empathy, as she seeks to be a representative of feelings unspoken to her listeners. This experie...

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By Jean Johnson · 06 May 2025

in conversation with Leroy Okwiri

Two years ago, I had the pleasure of discovering The Rugbones at the three-day Meet Me festival. From the moment they stepped on stage, their energy was magnetic, transforming casual passersby into de...

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By Carl Omolo · 05 April 2025

In Conversation with El Chi

If it seems like it has been a long time since you last heard from me, you are correct. ...

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By Franscine Machinda · 13 March 2025

Artist x Artist: mwami x KYmani

mwami and KYmani are out of the ordinary – and I don’t mean extraordinary. I mean that their talents are almost too severe to be considered as just more than something that already exists in East Afri...

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By Jean Johnson · 27 December 2024

Artist Profile: Kenyan Raw

Unveiling Morgan Azedy: A Visionary in Avant-Garde Fashion...

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By Jean Johnson · 12 September 2024

Reflections in the Undercurrent: A Review of Kamande Muigai’s ‘Undercurrent’

Kamande Muigai, a Kenyan film student at New York University, is poised to become one of the country greatest filmmakers, particularly after the release of his latest film, ...

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By Daniella Wanjiru · 14 August 2024

In Conversation With Sayankah

Sayankah is a multimedia artist based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a fan favourite. You’ve no doubt heard him play at Alchemist or Nairobi Street Kitchen. If not, perhaps you’ve caught his mixes on Oroko ...

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By Carl Omolo · 29 July 2024

In Conversation With The Revolution

In a protest, there are different people. We are not a monolith. In broad strokes, you would have your pick of three factions: the front-liners, the middle mass and the cast....

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By Muthoni Kariuki · 11 July 2024

In Conversation With Selina Onyando

Selina is a multi-disciplinary artist, doing it all from deejaying to photography . She is renowned for her versatile DJ sets and unique and refreshing visual style. She has collaborated with various ...

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By Carl Omolo · 12 June 2024

In Conversation With Whoopi Tandi

Whoopi Tandi is a Special Effects and Editorial Make-Up Artist who specializes in sfx makeup, conceptual art and artistic/editorial makeup. What all that means is that she makes art for weirdos and fr...

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By Jean Johnson · 29 May 2024

From COKE STUDIO to UNDERGROUND 10: Industry Know-Hows with Antoine

Antoine is a Kenyan-American artist with a multitude of talents, spanning media and music production, sound engineering, DJing, music A&R, and event curation. His journey has been marked by notable mi...

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By Debbie Misati · 23 May 2024

In Conversation With Makasi Studios

Makasi studios is a group of three young talented fashion designers based in Nairobi, working from their studio in Ngara, who specialize in upcycled fashion. Each designer has their own style and way ...

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By Carl Omolo · 09 May 2024

In Conversation With King Kerby

King Kerby is a sleek and versatile artist from Nairobi, Kenya who dabbles in rapping, songwriting, production, DJ-ing, and curation.He is one of the pioneers of Nairobi’s vibrant Alté scene and has p...

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By Carl Omolo · 27 March 2024

In Conversation With Kinoti

Kinoti is your little sister’s favourite artist, but more than that, he’s one of the fastest-rising names in the Kenyan music scene. Defined by an intensely personal, deeply heartfelt, and personally ...

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By Debbie Misati · 25 March 2024

In Conversation With Bonni Mulinge

Bonni Mulinge, owner of clothing brand JipeApparel, welcomed us to their home where I got to have a conversation with her about the brand. Located in Kileleshwa, you can tell that the space is a peace...

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By Jean Johnson · 12 March 2024

In Conversation with Jodye Faneto

Jodye Faneto, a rising rap sensation hailing from Kenya, has carved his niche in the music scene with a dynamic discography encompassing both solo and collaborative ventures. Renowned for hits like “P...

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By Carl Omolo · 22 February 2024

In Conversation with Luca Rindii

Luca Rindii is one of the most influential names in the Kenyan art, style, and entertainment scene. She’s an entrepreneur. In addition to having her own store, she has taken time to gaining expertise ...

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By Jean Johnson · 15 February 2024

I MADE YOU A PLAYLIST

Link to the playlist...

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By Carl Omolo · 29 January 2024

In Conversation with Michatha

Annette Michatha is a steadily rising star in the fashion scene in Kenya. Self-styled as a designer, stylist and model, she is one of the most sought after names in the game. She managed to squeeze us...

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By Carl Omolo · 22 January 2024

In Conversation With Coster Ojwang

I had the rare opportunity to visit Coster at his home and was stunned to find it covered end to end with marvellous paintings. He gave me the chance to look around and it was just that much of a trea...

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By Franscine Machinda · 19 January 2024

capespring.: A Review & Conversation

In Review, by Jean Johnson....

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By Carl Omolo · 24 December 2023

In Review: KXMOTHERAPY by MR. LU* & Prince.Wasabi

Ka Umego...

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By Franscine Machinda · 20 December 2023

Artist on Artist: Ashé x Jean Wamaitha

Ashé (Ashley Kitonga) is a Kenyan-born and raised singer-songwriter based in Nairobi who made her debut this year with her single ‘Rebirth’ and a few features. She is a multidisciplinary artist, dabbl...

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By Jean Johnson · 07 November 2023

In Conversation With mphilo

mphilo is a Kenyan, though often mistaken as South African owing to her unique name, Afro-contemporary artist. She has a demo EP on Soundcloud named “Elementary”, is currently working on another EP th...

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By Carl Omolo · 08 October 2023

In conversation with Tessy Wachira

This is Tessy Wachira. She’s the Chief Executive Officer of Kenyan Pick, a music collective aimed at highlighting, focusing and cherishing Kenyan music and Kenyan voices. They host weekly acoustic mus...

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By Franscine Machinda · 15 September 2023

Nairobi Noize X Luku Store: Exporting Kenyan Fashion & Culture, with James Kagima & Francis Kinyanjui

The latest collaborative collection between Nairobi Noize and Luku Store aims to celebrate Kenyan streetwear culture. With a few carefully crafted and handmade upcycled pieces making up the first coll...

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By Carl Omolo · 26 August 2023

In Conversation With Iyanah

Iyanah is a Kenyan born singer-songwriter, recording and performing artist currently based in Nairobi. She describes her style of writing as being as honest as her own journal entries and her sound as...

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By Jean Johnson · 18 August 2023

In Conversation With The Rugbones

There’s nothing I quite fancy like music collectives. However, what’s not to like? It sounds like music to my ears when diverse musicians’ styles blend together, exhibit variety, and create new sounds...

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By Franscine Machinda · 14 August 2023

‘I’m Good When I’m Strong’: A Review & Conversation With The Filmmakers.

Recently shown at an exclusive screening at Unseen Nairobi, the latest short film by Kenyan filmmakers Kamande Muigai, 18, & Thomas Seward, 20, is extraordinary....

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By Franscine Machinda · 09 August 2023

In Conversation With Rabudi West

Standing at the center of Nairobi’s alt nightlife, Rabudi is a great example of what it looks like when a creative cares about community and accessibility just as much as they care about their work. B...

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By Carl Omolo · 28 July 2023

In Review: Ndung’u Mbithi’s Mahaba Yatatuua

This is for the haunted lovers. Lovers who like to mix in a bit of existential angst to their passion. Lovers who want to play Lana del Rey in the backgr...

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By Natasha Muhanji · 03 January 2023

Teeth

Teeth....

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