International Kenyan football stars, Victor Wanyama signed to Tottenham Hotspurs and McDonald Mariga signed to Real Oviedo will launch the ‘Under 16 Wanyama Roya Charity Cup’ in Nairobi, Kenya in a tournament set for 30th June and 1st July, 2018, in partnership with ROYA Entertainment. The 2-day event, targeting under-16 players, will be held at St. Mary’s… Read more »
Yemi Alade is undisputedly Africa’s most accomplished Female singer this decade. In 2017, she made history by being the only top African act who released an album and EP in the same year. She is currently enjoying the success of her latest banger “Go Down” as she plans to embark on her European tour starting this April…. Read more »
EPISODE 3: “Take Charge of Your Life” #FormNiGani”. Top Kenyan animator and graffiti artist Point Blank has unveiled the third and final episode of the Form Ni Gani “K63” Visual comic book. Tagged “Take Charge of Your Life”, it is a dedication to the unborn. This episode is part of the three-part episode series; each… Read more »
Following their successful Tanzanian Media Tour in May 2018, Africa’s leading girl – group, based in Nigeria SHiiKANE (Comprising of twins: HRH Shay, Princess Annamay and sister Baby-Kay) release “Haaya”– a brand new smash hit single and their first East African collabo. In the bona fide love song that features Chin Bees, SHiiKANE are singing in Swahili for the first time. The… Read more »
Fresh off her historic and successful European tour ‘Mama Africa’ Yemi Alade releases the remix of her mega smash hit “Bum Bum” featuring English rap diva Lady Leshurr and French reggae-dancehall juggernaut Admiral T. Through her label Effyzzie Music Group, this is her fourth release in East Africa, a region she enjoys massive support from… Read more »
A photo exhibition by the Form Ni Gani Movement, championed by Kenyan creatives, held in Nairobi at the Kenya National Archives has ended (Thur 3rd May 2018). Hosted by Boniface Mwangi—the award-winning Kenyan photojournalist, the exhibition documented over 60 Kenyans from all walks of life telling their stories on the topics of Sex, Family Planning and Sexual &… Read more »
Kenyan hit makers and Africa’s Best Group, Sauti Sol, feature Nigerian queen of pop, Tiwa Savage, in new single: GIRL NEXT DOOR. Following the success of MELANIN, this Maleek Berry- produced track laced in Polycarp’s renowned fancy guitar riffs is the second single off Sauti Sol’s LP titled AFRIKAN SAUCE. The song was composed by… Read more »
Crowned Best Group in Africa and touted as the giants of East African music: Sauti Sol (Kenya) release brand new single MELANIN featuring World Best Patoranking from Nigeria. Co-written by the talented Kenyan songwriter and singer: Nviiri The Storyteller and produced by Sauti Sol, MELANIN, becomes the debut single off of Sauti Sol’s upcoming music project titled AFRIKAN SAUCE LP – set for release over the next 12 months. Watch MELANIN on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8LFwC1nEpU&feature=youtu.be The track showcases Sauti Sol’s authentic afro-pop perfectly… Read more »
Navy Kenzo (Aika and Nahreel), the makers of mega hit records like “Kamatia Chini”, “Game” featuring Vanessa Mdee and “Bajaj” featuring Patoranking, release new single and music video: FELLA. The dancehall tune and certified club banger produced by Nahreel and Alvin Brown, comes hot on the heels of Nahreel’s production of the Coca-Cola anthem for the 2018… Read more »
Opips & Jardel of Team Mistari are fast rising in the Kenyan entertainment scene. The duo who recently got nominated at Pulse Music Awards (Kenya’s hottest new award ceremony) has released a new banger titled OBVIOUS featuring Kenyan rapper Pro. OBVIOUS is the third single off their upcoming debut album and was produced by KidKay of Red… Read more »
Known for his unique hip-hop sounds fused in afro beat vibes, Neyo P—the Nigeria born rapper based in Lagos is in Nairobi for a musical sejour, under which he is releasing twin videos and audios for: “Everything Pure” and “One Time”. With his rap best described as a blend of Dagrin and 50 Cent-esque style, Neyo P is… Read more »
Fadhilee Itulya is among Kenya’s most authentic world music artistes. For a long time, he’s been working towards supporting other acts by providing art spaces for intimate performances. It’s his time now—come witness the anticipated launch of his debut album: KWETU set to drop 27th April 2018 at the Alliance Francaise, Nairobi. Advance Tickets: 800 KSH. Get yours… Read more »
Africa’s leading girl – group, based in Nigeria SHiiKANE are releasing their latest smash hit single titled ANSWER ME in East Africa, in preparation of their upcoming media tour to the region. Renowned for their slew of hit songs including: “Oga Police”, “Zuga” and “Loke”; SHiiKANE also announce their plans to release their debut album…. Read more »
Tanzanian artiste born and based in Kenya, Mr. Nabiey, launches his brand new music career by dropping new single “GIRL” produced by underground music producer from Kenya, Arkishpro. The single that flaunts Nabiey’s smooth rap and melodic flow in feel-good beats is the first single off his upcoming album titled: ‘Mr. Nabiey Show EP’ that… Read more »
With a career only spanning across five years, Nigeria’s award-wining artiste Mr. 2Kay releases “Banging” – a new single featuring Mavins Records artiste Reekado Banks. Renowned for hit songs including “Bad Girl Special”, “Pray for Me”, and “Belema”, Mr. 2Kay has announced plans to release a new album already titled ‘ELEVATED’. The mid- tempo track… Read more »
USA-based Kenyan songstress, Mumbi, is back to Kenya and set to launch her debut EP “For The Culture” (released 30th of April 2018) from East Africa. Known for her diverse sound that blends afro-house, soul, R&B and hip hop, Mumbi is set for her biggest career move that has now birthed the 5– track EP featuring… Read more »
After delivering mega performances in Uganda and Kenya last December, Top Nigerian Afro Beats artiste, Skales, releases another hit record “KPETE WICKED” to set off East African dance floors on fire. This Jay Pizzle-produced track is off his successful 2017 sophomore album “The Never Say Never Guy.” KPETE WICKED is a mid-tempo song that incorporates traditional… Read more »
One Vibe Africa and What’s Good Studios are proud to announce a formal partnership that commenced on Feb 2018 at the exclusive Africa Premier of Black Panther in Kisumu. The partnership has since launched a new campaign dubbed “#RoadToMadaraka (RTM)” which is a documentary about the collaboration of young creatives from the two organizations with their… Read more »
At the age of 8, Kute Blackson spoke in front of 3000 people and by 18 he had spoken in over 300 venues! For more than two decades Kute has been making a mark on the globe by inspiring people from all walks of life. It’s now Kenya’s turn as Kute is set for his… Read more »
Cameroonian MTV award–winning artiste Stanley Enow premieres his latest smash hit single CARAMEL featuring multi-talented Nigerian artiste Davido in East Africa, with a focus on Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. CARAMEL is a certified feel-good banger produced by Soft Touch with its music video shot in Johannesburg by South Africa’s renowned director Justin Campos. CARAMEL on… Read more »
Africa Nouveau – 2017, the music and arts festival that was slated for November (10th -12th) 2017 at Small World Country Club Athi River has been postponed. The festival will soon fall in early 2018. The postponement is due to increased concern with the perpetual suspense and escalating tensions around the election activities. An official statement… Read more »
On Sunday (22nd September) Coke Studio Africa hosted an exclusive viewing party in Nairobi, showcasing its 7th episode that featured East Africa’s only MTV EMA nominee: Nyashinski (Kenya) in music collaborations with the iconic Mafikizolo. Nyashisnki did a cover of the South African duo’s mega hit “Khona” with Mafikizolo delivering a sweet ballad in their cover of Nyashinski’s “Malaika”. Nandy… Read more »
Multi-talented leading Ugandan female singer Sheebah Karungi of the “John Rambo” and “Nkwatako” hit fame has made her debut on Africa’s biggest music platform – Coke Studio Africa 2017 and impressed with her lead on an all East African cocktail of music produced by Malawian born music producer based in South African: Gemini Major. On… Read more »
Mandela—the acclaimed Kenyan singer and performer best known for his role as Sarabi band’s lead vocalist has now embarked on a solo music career. With the double release of brand new singles: “Fantastic Love” and “Hakuna Matata”, Mandela has officially launched his new brand as one of East Africa’s most talented songwriters and live performers…. Read more »
Kenyan multi-talented artiste Muthoni the Drummer Queen is back with double releases KENYAN MESSAGE and MILLION VOICE off her upcoming album SHE. Having cemented her place as a leading, out-of-the box, genre defying artist of global appeal, Muthoni teams up Swiss producers Greg “GR!” Escoffey and Jean “HOOK” Geissbuhler on these two smash hit singles…. Read more »
Major Lazer release the anticipated music video of their latest global hit “Particula” produced by the acclaimed South African music producer: DJ Maphorisa, in Kenya – in a big release global campaign and strategy that includes Kenya among 17 African countries. Watch the Johannesburg, South Africa-shot video for “Particula”: here YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtEHrcA8dKc&t=11s In support of… Read more »
The inaugural edition of the New Media Conference in East Africa officially launched on Friday (29th September) at the Michael Joseph Safaricom Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference which was a collaboration between two of Africa’s leaders in digital marketing Olorisupergal and Anyiko PR, drew key leaders in Kenya’s digital space under the theme: “Driving… Read more »
The new Kenyan documentary titled ‘MADARAKA’ (Swahili for Freedom) highlighting the power of culture and need to emphasize on youth empowerment in local communities launched in Nairobi (28th September) at the Michael Joseph Centre and in Kisumu (30th September) at the Young Generation Centre. The documentary shot in Nairobi and Kisumu spotlights renowned Kenyan artistes:… Read more »