Lorenzo Simoni: The Jazz musician with his ear to the ground The saxophone's versatility appealed to him, and he began studying classical music while still in high school.
PRIME Nyashinski loses bid to keep multi-million Tecno deal secret The celebrated rapper will now be compelled to produce contract documents on a multi-million-shilling brand ambassador deal he signed with Tecno Kenya in May 2023.
PRIME Why Kenyan firms pour millions into sponsorships deals Brands are becoming far more particular about who fills a venue rather than how many people show up, and audience fit is increasingly weighed more heavily than raw attendance.
PRIME Steven Kanja brings grief, music and theatre to the stage For Kanja, a chord can make him feel something that another person might not necessarily feel. Words can explain something that music cannot. At other times, neither is sufficient.
PRIME New face of Kenya’s orchestral culture Kenya’s orchestral scene is becoming more youthful and inclusive, as younger audiences increasingly fill concert halls and redefine classical music as accessible and personal.
PRIME The young Kenyans thriving on rural Denmark farms Tatuu enjoyed about five strong years at the top before gradually fading. With fame came opportunity, and money.
PRIME Young woman defies Luo taboo and plays Orutu LABDI is breaking taboos and blending tradition with innovation as she gives the Luo orutu a modern, powerful voice.
PRIME Copyright enforcement drives millions into artistes’ pockets Kenyan courts in 2025 handed music and film creators millions in copyright rulings, reinforcing artists’ rights and cracking down on infringement.
PRIME Why foreign acts won't grace this year's Sol Fest Sol Fest drew 7,500 people in 2021, rising to 11,300 in 2022, 16,000 in 2023 and 18,000 in 2024.
PRIME Hits, artists, documentaries and trends that shaped the year 2025 saw a music renaissance, blending viral classics, streaming trends, and standout new hits.
PRIME 10 key songs from Joe’s discography ahead of Nairobi concert R&B legend Joe returns to Nairobi tonight for his first concert in 13 years, revisiting soulful 1990s hits like “I’m in Luv.”
PRIME Jimmy Cliff: The man who made reggae a global language hits final note at 81 Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at 81, leaving a six-decade legacy of music and activism.
PRIME Five new albums worth adding to your streaming playlists From Kenyan music legends to rising Afrobeats stars and festive classics, these five new albums are a must-add to your playlists this month.
PRIME Kenya’s Jabali Afrika scores second Grammy with peruvian collaboration Kenya’s Jabali Afrika scores a second Grammy nomination with their East African rhythms on Flor Bromley’s album ‘Herstory.’
PRIME Reissued albums correct 50-year wrong against Kenyan band Five decades after losing credit, Kenya’s soul-funk pioneers the Mighty Cavaliers are finally getting their due with newly reissued albums.
PRIME 10 nuggets from Lionel Richie’s memoir ‘Truly’ In ‘Truly’, Lionel Richie recounts his six-decade rise from a shy Alabama boy to a global music icon.
PRIME NCBA tests new model to turn music into collateral for loans Kenyan banks are redefining finance by turning music catalogues into collateral and giving artistes access to credit.
PRIME At the Shrine, Fela Kuti’s spirit lives on as Felabration thrills Lagos Lagos celebrates Fela Kuti with a vibrant week of music, art, and pan-African spirit at the New Afrika Shrine.
PRIME D’Angelo: The artiste who gave modern soul a new global language From church choirs to global stardom, D’Angelo’s soulful genius defined neo-soul—and his untimely death marks the end of a musical era.
PRIME Nyashinski’s ‘Yariasu’ ushers in bold new era with SONY Music deal Nyashinski’s new album ‘Yariasu’ marks a bold creative leap and global expansion, powered by a fresh partnership with SONY Music Africa.
PRIME Wynton Marsalis: 'Pied Piper' of jazz finds his way back to Africa, wows at Bob Collymore Festival Marsalis who turns 64 on October 18, said working with the djembefola (a master player of the djembe) who is 20 years his junior is evidence of the shared musical dialogue within jazz.
PRIME A leap of faith: How Kenyan DJ, Jack Rooster, found success in Europe nightlife Kenya’s DJ Jack Rooster is taking AfroHouse global, from Rome residencies to headlining the Venice Film Festival 2025.
PRIME Tems first Nairobi show to help build pathways for women in music Tems lands in Nairobi this weekend to headline her first Kenyan show and launch a women’s empowerment initiative in music.
PRIME Mohamed Adam hopes launch of album will help bring peace in Sudan Exiled Sudanese musician Mohamed Adam turns conflict into hope as he debuts his album “When Peace Comes” in Nairobi.
PRIME Recent notable albums on streaming platforms New albums from Tiwa Savage, Travis Greene, George Benson, and Lila Ike showcase fresh sounds across Afrobeats, gospel, jazz, and reggae.
