insert_link Entertainment ANZA MMA SET TO MAKE HISTORY WITH KENYA’S FIRST-EVER PROFESSIONAL MMA FIGHT NIGHT Written by Edwin Agesa on Friday, 5 December 2025. Kenya stands on the brink of a new era in combat sports as ANZA MMA, the country's first fully licensed Mixed Martial Arts promotion, prepares to unveil its inaugural Fight Night at Broadwalk Mall, Nairobi. Scheduled for 5th December 2025, this event marks a groundbreaking moment not just for MMA enthusiasts, but for Kenya's entire sporting community. For the first time, regional […] todayDecember 5, 2025 45
insert_link 1 Entertainment UnKut Hip Hop Awards 2025: “Africa’s Hip Hop Lives Here” The much-anticipated UnKut Hip Hop Awards are back this year, reaffirming their position as one of Kenya’s most important platforms for celebrating hip hop culture. This year’s ceremony promises a powerful blend of music, style, creativity, and cultural pride as the industry comes together to honour both icons and rising stars of East African hip hop. The 2025 edition has already generated major buzz across social platforms, with nominees announced […] todayDecember 3, 2025 105 1
insert_link Entertainment 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 96
insert_link 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 32
insert_link 33 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 […] todayOctober 25, 2025 30 33
insert_link 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 28
insert_link Events 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 98
insert_link 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 32
insert_link 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 52
