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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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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 13

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 18

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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 […]

todaySeptember 27, 2025 36

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 […]

todaySeptember 25, 2025 9

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 29

Entertainment

PLAY KE: From Movement to Mere FOMO?

Written by Edwin Agesa on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. When the #PlayKE movement first caught fire, it was more than a hashtag. It was a rallying cry to support our own, to make sure Kenyan music got the airplay, respect, and recognition it deserves both at home and abroad. The vision was clear: if Kenyans play Kenyan, then the ecosystem grows, artists thrive, and the culture shines. But somewhere along […]

todaySeptember 17, 2025 8

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Why Asake’s MONEY TOUR vs SOL FEST on the Same Date Is a Bad Look for Nairobi’s Entertainment Scene

Written by Edwin Agesa on Thursday, 11 September 2025. Nairobi has grown into one of Africa's most vibrant entertainment hubs. From international headliners to homegrown festivals, the city has proved it can host world-class events and pull massive crowds. But the recent announcement that Asake's MONEY TOUR will land in Nairobi on December 20th, the exact same day as SOL FEST, raises serious questions about the state of our event […]

todaySeptember 11, 2025 29

Entertainment

The Double Standards Kenyans Hold Against Artists Paid by Government Events

In Kenya, public sentiment towards the government is at an all-time low. Skyrocketing taxes, economic hardship, and frequent scandals have fueled an anti-government wave—especially among the youth. So when an artist performs at a state-sponsored event, the backlash is often swift, harsh, and deeply emotional. But this public outrage exposes a deeper contradiction in how we treat our creatives: we want them to thrive, but only on our terms. Recently, […]

todaySeptember 9, 2025 13

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