The evolution of music in Kenya is a rich and vibrant story that spans several decades. Indeed, traditional Kenyan music is deeply rooted in the diverse indigenous cultures of the country. Each ...

Rapper Khaligraph Jones performs during a past event in Mtwapa, Kilifi County. [File, Standard] Since independence, Kenyan musicians have developed unique ways of performing and writing music. It was ...

Kenyan poet, musician, and cultural activist, Dennis Dancan Mosiere popularly known as Grand Master Masese died on June 1, 2022, owing to cerebral Malaria. Most famous for his poetry, Masese was an ...

At a fully packed concert in early April in Nairobi, Prince Indah arrives on stage to a deafening cheer from the crowd. Born Evance Ochieng Owino, he learned the art of Ohangla (traditional music ...

Spotify marks five years in Kenya, revealing massive listener growth driven by algorithmic discovery, local exports, and surging Amapiano streams.

Kenya’s music industry reached new heights in 2025 since theyear brought explosive growth in streaming figures, breakthrough hit songs andfresh voices that rewrote the country’s soundscape. Kenyan ...