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From Stage to State: Why Octopizzo and Kenya’s Young Creatives Joining Politics Could Transform the Entertainment Industry

Written by Edwin Agesa on Sunday, 11 November 2025. Kenya's cultural landscape is shifting, and the conversation around rapper Octopizzo's intention to run for the Kibra parliamentary seat in 2027 has sparked a new debate: could creatives joining politics finally give the entertainment industry the structure and support it desperately needs? For years, Kenyan artists have shaped identity, influenced public opinion, and created national pride through music, film, comedy, fashion, […]

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ACCA Africa Members Convention 2025

Finance and Accounting Professionals Key to Africa’s Agenda 2063 — ACCA to Host AMC2025 in Mombasa

Nairobi, Kenya — November 4, 2025 As Africa continues to position itself as a global economic powerhouse, Kenya is once again taking center stage — this time as host of one of the continent’s most influential finance and accounting gatherings. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will bring together over 1,000 delegates for the Africa Members Convention 2025 (AMC2025) in Mombasa, reaffirming the country’s growing reputation as a hub […]

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Entertainment

The Burden of Generosity: When Fame Becomes A Financial Trap

Written by Edwin Agesa on Sunday, 2 November 2025. In Kenya, being a celebrity comes with more than just fame and admiration — it comes with expectations. Fans don't just look up to you for inspiration; they look to you for assistance. Whether it's a plea for school fees, hospital bills, rent, or even business capital, celebrities are constantly flooded with messages that tug at their emotions. But what many […]

todayNovember 2, 2025 25

Education

Lessons from the Nairobi Film Festival: AFTTTI Students Experience The Power of Kenyan Storytelling

Written by Edwin Agesa on Tuesday, 29 October 2025. Last Saturday, Prestige Plaza Cinemas hosted the closing screenings of the Nairobi Film Festival, and among those in attendance were students from AFTTTI Training Institute, accompanied by Icon Radio. The day was not just about watching films, it was an immersion into storytelling, creativity, and the real-world practice of filmmaking. Two films stood out during the session: The People Shall and John Johnte Johny. […]

todayOctober 29, 2025 26

Entertainment

AFTTTI Students Join Hollywood Star Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine For An Inspiring Film Experience At The Nairobi Film Festival

Written by Edwin Agesa on Friday, 25 October 2025. Students from AFTTTI Training Institute, led by the Dean Edwine Agesa and accompanied by the Marketing Officer and Head of Admissions Yvone Mwangi, had a rare and inspiring opportunity to attend the Nairobi Film Festival, thanks to an invitation extended by Icon Radio. The event came shortly after the Dean hosted American-Ugandan Hollywood actor and filmmaker Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine at […]

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Entertainment

AFTTTI Training Institute and Icon Radio Attend Malaysian Film Showcase at the High Commission in Nairobi

Written by Edwin Agesa on Friday, 24 October 2025. On Thursday, October 23, the Malaysian High Commission in Nairobi hosted a captivating film showcase featuring the Malaysian animated blockbuster BoBoiBoy Movie 2. The event, held from 4 pm to 6 pm, brought together diplomats, media professionals, and film enthusiasts for an evening of culture, animation, and storytelling. Among the invited guests were representatives from AFTTTI Training Institute and Icon Radio, […]

todayOctober 24, 2025 26

Entertainment

Joshua Baraka’s Arrival & Rehearsals Ahead of Blankets & Wine Festival

Ugandan rising star Joshua Baraka has officially arrived in Nairobi, setting the stage for an electrifying performance at this year’s Blankets & Wine Festival, happening on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at the Laureate Garden, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Known for his breakout hits like Nana and Dalilah, Baraka has quickly become one of East Africa’s most exciting new voices, blending Afro-fusion, R&B, and soulful storytelling. Ahead of his highly […]

todaySeptember 27, 2025 27

Events

Tems’ Arrival Ahead of the Blankets & Wine Festival

The countdown is officially over! Tems has landed in Nairobi ahead of her much-anticipated headline performance at the Blankets & Wine Festival, happening this Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at the Laureate Garden, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, celebrated for her powerful voice and global hits like Free Mind and Essence, will take the stage at 8:45 PM, closing out what promises to be one of the […]

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Entertainment

Chess Nthusi Calls Out Predators in the Kenyan Music Industry

Written by Edwin Agesa on Friday, 25 September 2025. Kenyan singer Chess Nthusi has once again reminded us that behind the glamour of the music industry lies a darker, unspoken reality. While appearing on the Kisiangani Podcast this week, Chess revealed that some of the biggest barriers to women's success in Kenyan music are not just financial or creative, but systemic predatory behaviour. According to her, there are powerful figures […]

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