AFTTTI Students Join Hollywood Star Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine For An Inspiring Film Experience At The Nairobi Film Festival

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 […]

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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 […]

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PLAY KE: From Movement to Mere FOMO?

Written by Edwin Agesa on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. When the #PlayKE movement first caught fire, it was more than a hashtag. It was a rallying cry to support our own, to make sure Kenyan music got the airplay, respect, and recognition it deserves both at home and abroad. The vision was clear: if Kenyans play Kenyan, then the ecosystem grows, artists thrive, and the culture shines. But somewhere along […]

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Why Asake’s MONEY TOUR vs SOL FEST on the Same Date Is a Bad Look for Nairobi’s Entertainment Scene

Written by Edwin Agesa on Thursday, 11 September 2025. Nairobi has grown into one of Africa's most vibrant entertainment hubs. From international headliners to homegrown festivals, the city has proved it can host world-class events and pull massive crowds. But the recent announcement that Asake's MONEY TOUR will land in Nairobi on December 20th, the exact same day as SOL FEST, raises serious questions about the state of our event […]

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The Double Standards Kenyans Hold Against Artists Paid by Government Events

In Kenya, public sentiment towards the government is at an all-time low. Skyrocketing taxes, economic hardship, and frequent scandals have fueled an anti-government wave—especially among the youth. So when an artist performs at a state-sponsored event, the backlash is often swift, harsh, and deeply emotional. But this public outrage exposes a deeper contradiction in how we treat our creatives: we want them to thrive, but only on our terms. Recently, […]

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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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New School Meets Tradition: Why Artists Like Nikita Kering and Khaligraph Jones at Cultural Festivals Matter

Written by Edwin Agesa on Sunday, 7 September 2025. In a country as rich in cultural diversity as Kenya, the merging of modern artistry with traditional celebration is more than just entertainment, it's a cultural statement. Recently, renowned R&B singer Nikita Kering performed at the Korom Festival, while Khaligraph Jones, a heavyweight in Kenya's hip-hop scene, graced the Luo Festival stage. These appearances by mainstream "new school" artists at deeply rooted […]

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