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Why Octopizzo Is One Of The Force Behind The Modernization Of Benga Music

  Written by Edwin Agesa on Monday, 7 April 2025. A discussion was held recently on X with participants exploring the contributions that have been made by Octopizzo in continuing the modernization of Benga music. The discussion led to various names popping up. The likes of the late Poxie Pressure, Gidigidi Maji Maji and lately Suzzana Owiyo were some of the honorable mentions. Those names mentioned the pioneers who were there before […]

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Entertainment

From Chiwawa to Xiengo CXXV: The Rebrand of One of Kenya’s Finest Rappers

Written by Edwin Agesa on Friday, 4 April 2025.   To many Hip Hop fans and heads, one might be confused as to who Xiengo is and why his tracks have started doing rounds on various platforms. Xiengo is a rebrand from one of the best rappers Kenya has ever produced, Chiwawa. This rebrand popped up recently when he dropped his new album Early Bud. Xiengo, probably from his original name […]

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KHALIGRAPH JONES SURPRISES HIP HOP HEADS WITH THIRD STUDIO ALBUM

Written by Edwin Agesa on Friday, 4 April 2025. Rapper Khaligraph Jones on Friday April 4th surprised Hip Hop enthusiasts with a ten track album. Khaligraph dropped the album early Friday morning and featured a couple of artists on it. The ten track album has stars such as Falz from Nigeria and also features a plethora of local artists. Some of the local rappers featured include Silverstone Braz, Timmy Blanco and […]

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Music

Going Viral in Music: Case Study – Why Dyana Cods Is still Thriving

Written by Edwin Agesa on Tuesday, 1 April 2025. Going viral as an artist always comes with its own pressure and we have seen so many cases of creatives folding after the 15 seconds of fame. There are numerous examples in this case but Dyana Cods seems to have figured out how to make it out alive. The rapper originally from Rong Rende has caught the attention of many and […]

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Sustainability

KCB Strengthens Environmental Conservation Efforts Ahead of the 2025 WRC Safari Rally

Nairobi, Kenya – Mar 18, 2025 - Preparations are in top gear ahead of the much-anticipated 2025 WRC Safari Rally, set to take place from March 20-23 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. As part of its commitment to sustainability, KCB Bank has amplified its environmental conservation efforts, integrating green initiatives into its motorsport sponsorship. KCB-sponsored driver Evans Kavisi, alongside rally sensation Tinashe Gatimu, has taken the lead in promoting environmental stewardship […]

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Sustainability

Building Bridges Between Waste Management And A Sustainable Labour Market

Münzer Kenya honoured with the Kenya ESG Award. Nairobi, Kenya – Feb 28, 2025 - The 2nd Kenya ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Awards ceremony recognises excellence in sustainability and corporate responsibility. Local and international representatives from business, government and non-governmental organisations were part of the gala where Münzer Kenya was honoured as Sustainable Energy Champion.     New paths for our environment and society. ‘After only three years since […]

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KENYAN FEMALE ARTISTS AND THE STRUGGLE TO MAKE IT

Written by Edwin Agesa on Wednesday, 5 March 2025. Kenyan female artists have really struggled to make it into the mainstream music industry due to a myriad of factors. The few that have made it and lived to tell the story have told of tales that new artists would never want to experience. Sexual exploitation has always been the number one point of reference when these artists have spoken about […]

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KENYA LIONESSES MAKE HISTORY WITH FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT WIN

CAPE TOWN, ZAF - March 2: Kenya women celebrate their Cup victory at the 2025 HSBC Sevens Challenger - Cape Town 1 at Athlone Sports Stadium on March 2, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Zach Franzen / World Rugby) The Kenya Lionesses have etched their names in history, claiming their first-ever international tournament victory by winning the 1st leg of the 2025 Challenger Series. The Lionesses defeated […]

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Music

WHY VICTIMS OF MADNESS BY WAKADINALI IS ALBUM OF THE DECADE

Written by Edwin Agesa on Monday, 3 March 2025. When it comes to Kenyan albums, Victims of Madness by Wakadinali should be considered one if not the best album that has come out in the last 10 years. The album embodied the journey that the three members and the whole Rong Rende crew have been on since they started. The album is still the most streamed on different Kenyan platforms, staying steady […]

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Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa – Kenya 2025

Rock Society of Kenya (R.S.K.) is thrilled to announce the third edition of the Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa - Kenya edition, set to take place at Nairobi Street Kitchen, in Nairobi, Kenya, on the 29th of March 2025. This Battle of the bands will showcase Kenya’s top metal bands as they compete for the chance to represent Kenya and East Africa at the Sub-Saharan Africa finals in Johannesburg this […]

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