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We just don’t get Victoria Kimani

If at all there is any Kenyan artist that most of us don’t understand and we don’t even bother to then it’s Victoria Kimani. Well, you could...

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Kenyan artists need to think outside the box

The emergence of of the new crop of Kenyan musicians is good proof that all the players in the local entertainment industry should think outside the box....

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Kristoff should stick to collabos, his solo projects always flop

A few days ago, Kristoff released a song dubbed Rainbow. I listened to it a couple of times on the day it debuted and each time I...

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Kenyan secular artists are getting saved for all the wrong reasons

Every now and then, you’ll hear that a certain secular musician has seen the light and crossed over to the gospel industry. I, however, doubt whether most...

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Sauti Sol’s musical journey is proof that patience pays

I’m so happy for Sauti Sol. If you are keen, I am sure you’ve noticed that many good things are have been happening to them in the...

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Ethic just keeps getting better and better

When Ethic released their latest single dubbed Figa about a week ago, their fans couldn’t help but admire how much they had grown. While some remarked that...

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Prezzo doesn’t get enough credit

Rapper Jackson Makini, alias Prezzo, made Kenyans, especially artists, realize what showbiz is all about but he never gets enough credit. Also read: Maybe Prezzo should quit...

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Muthoni DQ is doing Kenya proud but we can’t see it

About a fortnight ago, I came across a video of Muthoni Ndonga, alias Muthoni Drummer Queen, performing at France’s biggest music festival dubbed Les Vieilles Charrues and...

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Size 8 has proven many people wrong

When Linet Munyali, popularly known as Size 8, announced that she had seen the light circa 2013 many people, including yours truly, thought it was the biggest...

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Should secular artists continue releasing gospel music?

The local music industry is very interesting. The reason I’m saying this is because what happens is the exact opposite of what is expected under normal circumstances....

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Why it’s hard for artists to be consistent

Artists are often told to be consistent if they want have careers spanning many years but the truth is that it’s really hard. Also read: How Jua...

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Willy Paul doesn’t owe anyone an apology

We need to cut Willy Paul some slack! Just like you and I, he should have freedom to live his life the way he sees fit. If...

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The Kansoul is irreplaceable!

As I was listening to The Kansoul’s latest release with Sudi Boy dubbed Mapigo, I realized that I still enjoy their music 5 years down the line....

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It’s time we started appreciating Guardian Angel’s music

If you ask me, I’ll tell you that Audiphaxad Peter Omwaka, better known as Guardian Angel is one of the most gifted gospel artists in Kenya. Put...

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Octopizzo should pull up his socks before it’s too late

If you’ve been following discussions on social media over this past week, I’m sure you noticed that one of the subjects that people could not stop talking...

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Don’t be too quick to dismiss Akothee

If you asked different people what comes to their minds when they think of Akothee, I can bet that most of them would say she’s not talented...

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Artist Spotlight: Steph Kapela, musical genius in the making

Kenya has no shortage of good rappers but there are some who are a cut above the rest take for example one lad who is goes by...

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Artist Spotlight: Breeder LW, a musical genius who is pushing the limits

I’m ashamed to say this but the truth is that I first heard of the name Breeder LW when Khaligraph featured him on Khali Cartel 3. He...

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Why releasing albums will never work in Kenya

I always wonder why Kenyan artists insist on releasing music albums yet they are aware that it has never worked for most people who have gone that...

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Why is Bahati so desperate for attention?

Over the past week, we have seen gospel singer Kevin Kioko, better known as Bahati, pull all manner of stunts to get people talking about him and...

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Is Betty Kyallo okay? She has not been herself lately

I don’t know about you but I think Betty Kyallo is going through something because of late she hasn’t been herself. It almost seems like she is...

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Boss MOG goes back to Mathare nto sell charcoal as corona hits hard (Video)

Former M.O.G member Paul Onyango, known to you and I as Boss MOG, has dropped a new jam with a fast-rising artist by the name Vixy Chosen...

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Bensoul treats fans to ‘Sweet Sensi’ alongside Nairobi Horns Project (Video)

Talented singer Benson Mutua, better known as Bensoul and famed for mega hits such as; Lucy, Favorite Song, Ile Kitu, just to name a few has dropped a new...

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Most Kenyan artists can’t grow because of their massive egos

If you ask me, I’ll tell you that in as much as most Kenyan musicians are super-talented, their careers can’t pick up or grow because of their...

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Harmonize’s protegé Ibraah releases first single ‘Nimekubali’ (Video)

Konde Gang’s first signing Ibraah has released his debut jam barely a week after he was unveiled to the public by his boss and mentor Rajab Abdul...

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Brown Mauzo brings Jovial on board for classic love ballad ‘Tujenge’ (Video)

Coast-based singer Fredrick Mtinda, alias Brown Mauzo and famed for mega hits like; Nitulize, Natamani, Mawazo, Aniote and Hakuna Kulala has released a new song with Jovial,...