After consciously taking a few steps away from music, Bakhita has signalled their intention of getting back into the scene in a big way this year ..read more

The world of comedy in Kenya is vast, it has many entry points and ways of participating. If you’ve been even a casual follower of the comedy space you’re probably acquainted with the likes of Daniel Ndambuki, frequently known as Churchill, and Eric Omondi. These men have been pioneers in the space and have been the most familiar faces in Comedy in Kenya for decades. Sketch and stand-up comedy are the most popular forms of comedic performance in Kenya, often with an emphasis on slapstick and physical humour. Many Kenyan comedians have grown and gained great popularity in this arena over the la ..read more

Nairobi Design Week is an annual festival that promotes the Kenyan design community, in collaboration with local and international partners. The annual festival gives citizens a chance to explore the scene, and participate in projects and conversations concerning their city by focusing on a theme, year after year.  ..read more

We explore a few of East Africa’s most interesting and dynamic fashion brands. These are brands that are moving the needle, and experimenting with fashion in big ways right in our backyard.  ..read more

The heartbeat of this series lies in its carefully curated soundtrack. Under the guidance of music director Bryan Smallz, an impressive array of recording artists, music producers, and songwriters have lent their talents to craft a compelling auditory experience ..read more

Each year, the Ballantine’s True Music Fund awards 10 organizations are granted £10,000 to help sustain and enhance their essential work. The goal of the initiative is to support emerging local music-centric organisations and collectives as they strive for equality in music. Santuri East Africa is one of the recipients of the 2023 cycle of the grant, alongside nine other progressive organisations from across Africa, Brazil, and Spain ..read more

At the tail end of 2020, three film lovers Jesse Mpango, Gertrude Malizana and Darragh Amelia came together to form the audio-visual collective Ajabu Ajabu. At first, the three would meet to watch independent African films on a big screen with friends. Eventually, the purpose was clear: to foster space for the preservation, production and presentation of audio-visual art.  ..read more

It was Kalamashaka who together with Hardstone, Poxi Pressure and K-South became the mavericks that made it their own.  ..read more

MVNSA is an exceptional talent causing waves in the East African ALTE music scene. Raised between Niger and Tanzania, the rapper and producer is driven by his passion for bridging the musical divide between East and West Africa, hence his dedication to creating music that resonates with audiences from both regions ..read more

Joshua Baraka's highly anticipated remix of his chart-topping hit NANA arrived, bringing together the best talents from both the East and West of the Motherland.  Collaborating with Ghana's King Promise, Nigeria's Joeboy, and Kenya's Bien, Baraka, a rising star from Uganda, showcases his prominence within the East African Alternative R&B scene—fusing it with elements of Afrobeats ..read more