Willy Paul vs Shakib? How Boxing is Becoming Kenya’s Newest Entertainment Arena

Willy Paul vs Shakib? How Boxing is Becoming Kenya’s Newest Entertainment Arena

Written by Edwin Agesa on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Kenya's entertainment scene just got a fresh jolt of drama—this time not from a diss track or a scandalous Instagram story, but from a proposed boxing match. Controversial Kenyan singer Willy Paul has challenged Shakib, the current boyfriend of Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan, to a fight in the ring. While the callout seemed personal at first glance, it's clear that this […]

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Entertainment

Octopizzo Throws Jabs at Khaligraph and the State of Kenyan Rap – Is He Speaking Facts or Just Being Petty?

Written by Edwin Agesa on Sunday, 7 September 2025. Kenyan hip hop just got another dose of drama this week after Octopizzo went live on Homeboyz Radio, and let's just say – he did not come to play nice. The Namba Nane rapper took direct shots at none other than Khaligraph Jones, mocking his fashion sense and calling him out for wearing "sweatpants all year long." According to Octo, the self-proclaimed […]

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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 […]

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Why Toxic Lyrikali is Currently the Most Streamed Kenyan Artist on Apple Music

Written by Bloga Flani Toxic Lyrikali is no stranger to most people reading this. The boy has been on top of his game recently ever since he made headlines last year dropping bangers. Currently he is the most streamed Kenyan artist showing dust to the biggest names in the game. The rapper is leading the likes of Bien and others who are following closely behind him. When Chinje dropped last […]

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Why Taarab, Ohangla & Luhya Music Feel So Familiar — A Deep Dive by Bloga Flani

When you take a closer listen to genres like Taarab, Ohangla, and traditional Luhya music, something clicks — a familiar rhythm, a storytelling style that feels intentional, and a habit of naming names unapologetically. These East African musical forms, though culturally distinct, share a powerful trait: they are communal mirrors, often telling long, winding stories that reflect real-life social dynamics, beefs, praises, and gossip. Let’s start with Taarab, deeply rooted […]

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The New School Wave: 6 Kenyan Artists Redefining the Music Scene in 2025

In just the first seven months of 2025, a fresh crop of Kenyan artists has taken over the airwaves and digital platforms, breathing new life into the music scene with emotionally rich lyrics, genre innovation, and strong online traction. From soulful RnB to Afro-house club bangers, this new school is proving that Kenya’s next musical chapter is already being written — and it sounds amazing. Leading the charge is Kinoti, […]

July 10, 2025 57

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Kenyan RnB: The Fastest Rising Genre Since Genge’s Golden Era

Kenyan RnB is experiencing a powerful resurgence, fast becoming the country’s most promising genre with a dedicated, niche audience driving its momentum. While other genres like Gengetone and Kapuka have made noise, few have matched the structured growth and consistency seen in the RnB movement today. This evolution bears resemblance to the Genge wave of the early 2000s — but this time, the spotlight is on emotional depth, vocal […]

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Album Review: Lexkiss The Party Animal – Into The Third Floor

Lexkiss The Party Animal recently shared his new album Into The Third Floor with Bloga Flani and what ensued was a look into the project that was celebrating a milestone that the singer had reached. The album is first of all a celebration of his growth. The singer turned 30 6 days ago and the title of the album gives evidence of that. Into The Third Floor is an album […]

July 9, 2025 33

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What Went Wrong with Gengetone – And How Arbantone Took a Different Path

Gengetone burst onto the Kenyan music scene around 2018 like a sonic revolution—raucous, youthful, and unapologetically raw. Acts like Ethic, Sailors, Boondocks Gang, and Ochungulo Family dominated the airwaves with viral anthems that spoke to Nairobi’s street culture, using Sheng, provocative lyrics, and infectious beats. For a moment, Gengetone was not just music—it was a movement. But by 2021, its flame began to fade. So, what went wrong? Bloga Flani […]

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