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BLANKETS & WINE JUNE EDITION UNVEILS STELLAR LINEUP INCLUDING KENYAN STARS LABDI, MORDECAI (DEXX), MEJJA, SERRO, MUTORIAH & WATENDAWILI ALONGSIDE NIGERIAN SENSATION FAVE
Blankets & Wine has announced its much anticipated return and 2026 season, with its first edition of the year scheduled for Sunday, 7 June 2026, at Laureate Gardens, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi. This will be followed by two other editions on 6 September and 20 December 2026. Launching with the June edition, Your Taste Lives Here is Blankets & Wine's 2026 campaign and year-long cultural platform. It was launched […]
Album Review: Bridget Blue’s New Era — A Defining Moment for Kenyan R&B
Kenya’s alternative R&B space continues to evolve, and with her latest project, Bridget Blue firmly positions herself at the center of that growth. This album isn’t just a collection of songs ... it’s a textured, emotionally intelligent body of work that reflects the quiet confidence of an artist who understands her lane and is no longer asking for permission to occupy it. A Sonic Identity That Feels Intentional From the […]
Why We Only Nod in Clubs: The Death of the Kenyan Dance Floor
Written by Edwin Agesa on Thursday, 12 February 2026. There was a time when sherehe meant exactly that—partying until your legs couldn't take it anymore. If the DJ dropped a classic Genge hit or an Afrobeats banger, the dance floor would be packed with people just losing it. But nowadays, if you walk into any popular lounge in Nairobi or Mombasa, you'll find a very different vibe. The music is still loud, […]
AI Caricature Trends: Creativity, Data, and the Case for Smarter Participation
Written by Ezekiel Olande on Thursday, 12 February 2026. AI-generated caricatures have become a familiar sight across social platforms. Professionals, founders, creatives, and executives are sharing stylised versions of themselves tied to their work or personality. It looks like harmless fun. After seeing many friends participate, I tried it too. But one question persisted: what does it really mean to share our faces with AI systems designed to learn from […]
The “Gentleman’s Agreement” Trap: Why Kenyan Artists Must Embrace Formal Contracts
In the vibrant, rhythmic heart of the Kenyan creative economy, a persistent shadow looms over the industry: unprofessionalism. While our music travels across borders and our festivals grow in scale, a fundamental piece of the business puzzle is missing—the culture of written agreements. For too long, the Kenyan music scene has operated on "vibes," "word of honor," and "brotherhood." While these sentiments are culturally rich, they are economically dangerous. The cycle is predictable: […]
Kickz N Barz: A Legendary Tribute to Kitu Sewer at Lava Latte
Written by Edwin Agesa on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. Nairobi's hip hop scene just witnessed another massive milestone. Over the past weekend, Kickz N Barz took over Lava Latte on State House Road, and it was a full-blown shutdown. Hip hop heads from all corners of the city turned up in large numbers to honor a true lyrical mastermind, the legendary Kitu Sewer. The energy was unmatched as the community gathered to celebrate the "Celebrating […]
Third Edition of Gambero Rosso Top Italian Wines Roadshow Positions Kenya as a Bilateral Trade Powerhouse.
The third edition of the Gambero Rosso Top Italian Wines Roadshow concluded at Shamba Café in Nairobi, reaffirming Kenya’s growing importance as a strategic market for Italian wine, food culture, and broader trade relations. Featuring 160 award-winning wines from 44 producers across 11 famed wine-growing regions, the roadshow brought together leading importers, distributors, hospitality decision-makers, and wine professionals. The trade-focused experience went beyond tasting to addressing portfolio development, provenance, and […]
