"Maandamano, maandamano, wamepandisha bei ya Ovacado". You have probably heard of that song. It's from one of Kenya's biggest music stars right now, Bien. The song came out at the height of protests in Nairobi and as we gear up for the one year anniversary, Bloga Flani disects what it means to be an artist during these political time. There is a Swahili saying that is normally thrown around explaining […]
As artificial intelligence continues to infiltrate creative industries, artists in Kenya and around the world are facing a new challenge: staying relevant in a rapidly changing landscape. AI-generated music, visual art, and writing are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often mimicking human creativity with shocking precision. However, for Kenyan artists, this shift also presents an opportunity to redefine their uniqueness and value. To avoid being replaced by AI, Kenyan artists must lean […]
Octopizzo is one Kenyan rapper who embodies the spirit of hard work and talent getting a creative out of the trenches to the pinacle of Hip Hop music. The rapper recently shared a photo of him from his early days of music looking back at how far he has come. As Bloga Flani disects, Mr. Ohanga has gone through a lot to get t where he is warranting his braggadocios […]
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a Tanzanian media personality and human rights defender, has reportedly been abducted in Nairobi. According to a report by Amnesty Kenya, Tsehai was picked up by three armed men at Chaka Place in Kilimani on Sunday at around 3:15 pm. “Ms Maria S Tsehai, Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights defender kidnapped by three armed men in a black Noah from Chaka Place, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya […]
Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report. The complaint by one of the band members was seen as an insult to President Yoweri Museveni, who was speaking during the 50th wedding anniversary celebrations of former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi and his wife Jacqueline Mbabazi on Saturday night. The members of the Crane […]
DJ Joe Mfalme has been cleared of all charges in regards to the death of a DCI officer Joseph Mwenda, known professionally as DJ Joe Mfalme, along with his Hypeman Ballo , photographer, and driver, had been apprehended for their alleged involvement in the assault on the 16th of March, 2024. The court ruled that he will be a state witness in the killing of Kabete Police Detective Felix Kelian. […]
Panic gripped Langata Women's Prison after a fire outbreak that occurred on Monday. While confirming the incident, the Kenya Red Cross assured citizens that efforts to extinguish the fire are currently underway. By the time of publishing this story, authorities were yet to disclose the extent of the damage and the cause of the fire. Source: K24
Jesse Mugambi, a Kenyan DJ and student currently pursuing his studies at the University of Brighton in England has won Ksh7.6 million (€50,000) in a global competition. Mugambi edged out 300 entrants from 50 countries in a competition dubbed Save the Night whose results were announced in March. His submission envisioned a unique nightclub which is transformed into a music studio during the day. The student pursuing a Master's Degree in Sustainable […]
22 year old Joelle Ngoy Marara is a law school student enrolled for a degree course at Temple University in Philadelphia, USA at the Law School and Social Sciences department. Joelle was enrolled for an internship program at a Kenyan university which she was set to start at the beginning of March. She flew in and landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Monday the 27th of February, where she […]
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