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Women-led, wellness-first and unapologetically African — Season 2 kicks off with bold stories, and a renewed standard of on-set care

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation (MTV SAF) yesterday unveiled the cast and creative leadership for the upcoming Season 2 of its groundbreaking youth drama, MTV Shuga Mashariki, set to premiere in early 2026. Returning to Season 2 of MTV Shuga Mashariki will be the powerhouse ensemble of Serah Wanjiru, Basil Mungai, Matthew Ngugi, Wilson Muchemi, Fatuma Gichuru, Juliebrenda Nyambura, Fridah Mumbe, Renee Gichuki and Mwende King'ori, with fan-favourite Brian Kabugi […]

todayNovember 13, 2025 58

Entertainment

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, […]

todayNovember 11, 2025 32

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 […]

todayNovember 4, 2025 36

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 28

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 27

Entertainment

Vicmass Luodollar Reflects on 10 Years of Bank Otuch and His Journey Through the Kenyan Music Industry

Written by Edwin Agesa on Friday, 19 September 2025. Kenyan artist Vicmass Luodollar recently sat down with Bloga Flani at Icon Radio to reflect on his music career, which is now celebrating a decade of his iconic album Bank Otuch. The conversation was filled with rich insights into his journey, the lessons he's learned, and the evolving landscape of the Kenyan music industry. Vicmass spoke passionately about the importance of […]

todaySeptember 19, 2025 45

Entertainment

KAMP’s Historic Milestone: A Win for Kenya’s Creative Industry

On a cold August morning in Nairobi, a room full of musicians, producers, and industry players broke into applause. For the first time in Kenya’s history, a Collective Management Organization (CMO) had achieved something many thought impossible: distributing royalties with an efficiency ratio of 70:30 — meaning 70% of revenue went directly to right holders, and only 30% covered operational costs. That CMO was the Kamp Copyright and Related Rights […]

todayAugust 23, 2025 23 14

Business

Sam Gold : The Visionary Powering Kenya’s Cultural and Musical Phenomenon

Nairobi, Kenya , August 19 2025 When 16,000 fans poured into Nairobi's Uhuru Gardens for the most talked-about Luo Festival 2025, they weren't just attending another event-they were witnessing the signature touch of Sam Gold, one of Kenya's most influential music executives and talent managers. As the Founder and CEO of EMC Music Group, Sam has built a reputation for transforming artists into powerhouse brands and producing events that set new industry standards. […]

todayAugust 19, 2025 12

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