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Music Review: Mti100 – Chanda na Pete — A Tale of Brotherhood, Betrayal, and Survival Through Hip-Hop

“Chanda na Pete” isn’t just another hip-hop track — it’s a raw, cinematic journey into the heart of the hood, told through the eyes of two childhood friends whose unbreakable bond is tested by the harsh realities of life. As Bloga Flani describes it after multiple listens, blending classic storytelling rap with Swahili and Sheng-infused lyricism, the track captures the gritty truths many urban youths face — poverty, desperation, and […]

todayJune 26, 2025 15

Entertainment

Charisma Addresses Kodong Klan Dynamics

Kodong Klan has been facing backlash over their recent performances on their tour with complaints coming from fans both on ground and online. Charisma, a member of the group, has stood up to address questions that were posed by concerned fans after their experiences from the shows. "Apologies for not getting back to this sooner. Between last week’s shooting and the kisumu tour things have been hectic. But here we […]

todayJune 23, 2025 25

Entertainment

Kenyan Music Group Dynamics: Case Study Kodong Klan

Kenyan music groups have always proved to be a hard area to venture in for any artist as shown by what has been happening on the Kodong Klan Tour. The group has been facing some backlash on how they have been performing and as Bloga Flani writes, it has been difficult to give fans what they paid for. For those who have never heard of Kodong Klan, it is a […]

todayJune 23, 2025 46 1

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6 Reasons Why Mainstream Media Interviews are Important for Artists

Mainstream media has been on steady decline ever since digital media started growing rapidly. This growth has seen mainstream media get treated like fossils with artists avoiding being on the platforms they provide. Bloga Flani observes that this might be the new shift in media but the OG platforms still have an important role to play in the growth of artists in Kenya. Here is a deep dive into the […]

todayJune 23, 2025 16 27

Electronic music

Maandamano Songs: The Thin Line Between Artistry and Activism

"Maandamano, maandamano, wamepandisha bei ya Ovacado". You have probably heard of that song. It's from one of Kenya's biggest music stars right now, Bien. The song came out at the height of protests in Nairobi and as we gear up for the one year anniversary, Bloga Flani disects what it means to be an artist during these political time. There is a Swahili saying that is normally thrown around explaining […]

todayJune 20, 2025 26

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How Kenyan Artists Can Avoid Being Replaced by AI Artists

As artificial intelligence continues to infiltrate creative industries, artists in Kenya and around the world are facing a new challenge: staying relevant in a rapidly changing landscape. AI-generated music, visual art, and writing are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often mimicking human creativity with shocking precision. However, for Kenyan artists, this shift also presents an opportunity to redefine their uniqueness and value. To avoid being replaced by AI, Kenyan artists must lean […]

todayJune 19, 2025 23 1

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Throwing It Back: Octopizzo Addresses ‘Older’ Looking Photo

Octopizzo is one Kenyan rapper who embodies the spirit of hard work and talent getting a creative out of the trenches to the pinacle of Hip Hop music. The rapper recently shared a photo of him from his early days of music looking back at how far he has come. As Bloga Flani disects, Mr. Ohanga has gone through a lot to get t where he is warranting his braggadocios […]

todayJune 19, 2025 5

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Why Bien Got a Better Collabo from Marioo Compared to Diamond Platnumz

Kenyan superstar Bien, formerly of Sautisol, recently landed a collaboration with East Africa's best artist Diamond Platnumz amid mixed reactions from the fans. The song was dropped with mild response from the fans who started comparing it to the monster hit that was Nairobi featuring Marioo. The two artists, Diamond Platnumz and Marioo, featured Bien but the latter got more plays compared the the latest one. Edwine Agesa aka Bloga […]

todayJune 13, 2025 64

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ONE ON ONE WITH KENYAN HIPPIE

Written by Edwin Agesa on Sunday, 25 May 2025. Have you ever heard of tattooed models? In Kenya? Our writer sits down with Kenyan Hippie, a musician, tattooed model and content creator to talk about her journey in art. How did you get into music? It was Jimmy Okungu who got me into music. I always loved doing it because I was involved in drama, music in high school. It started seriously after […]

todayMay 9, 2025 74 3

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