Court of Appeal rules that 2018 ban on Wanuri Kahiu film ‘Rafiki’ was unreasonable
In a significant ruling for the creative industry and constitutional law, the Court of Appeal at Nairobi has...
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Kenya’s Melanie Macharia wins UK Arts Council support for 2026 debut EP
In 2023, Melanie Macharia left the vibrant, polyphonic streets of Nairobi to pursue a Master’s degree in Music...
Nairobi Fashion Week Season 8 to anchor Africa’s sustainable fashion future
Nairobi Fashion Week (NFW) returns for its landmark eighth season under the theme DECARBONIZE. Season 8 unites a...
Njerae & Watendawili in Spotify’s 2025 top 10 most-streamed Kenyan artists list
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals a historic shift in Kenya’s music consumption, with listeners dedicating over 180 million hours...
Kenyan dancehall star Dufla Diligon drops club anthem “ZOZA” featuring Fathermoh
Kenyan dancehall star Dufla Diligon has officially launched his new single, “ZOZA,” a collaboration featuring Fathermoh. The track,...
Gathoni Kimuyu steps on stage with a story of survival & freedom in “FREE ME”
Gathoni Kimuyu, dubbed Producer of the Year (Kenya Theatre Awards 2024), has spent fifteen years as the unseen...
Keemlyf relases high-energy club anthem “Mission,” featuring Mr. Tee
Afro-Pop dancehall muse Keemlyf returns with his highly anticipated final track of the year, “Mission.” A dynamic collaboration...
Theatre review: 2057 Dystopia by Njeri wa Gakuo, Thayú & Seise Bagbo
Doing a one-person play is crazy business. And the writer and director of 2057 Dystopia agrees. When Thayú...
UK/Kenya season finale to feature scavenger hunt, volumetric concert & AI festival
Creatives Garage, in partnership with NBST and the British Council, have planned a spectacular finale season of their...
KCB Bank & Sauti Sol join forces to turbocharge SolFest 2025 with Ksh. 8M sponsorship
KCB Bank Kenya has announced a collaboration with the acclaimed music group Sauti Sol, naming the bank the...
Collo and Nviiri to headline AfroLatin Tamasha 2.0
The second edition of AfroLatin Tamasha is set to electrify Nairobi on Saturday, November 29th, at the REDROOM,...
Gospel star Eunice Lema Signs with Universal Music Group & releases new album!
Renowned gospel singer Eunice Lema has officially signed a deal with Universal Music Group East Africa (UMG East...
Why Bien-Aimé Baraza won Kenya’s heart (and follows) in 2025
In the fast-moving world of Kenyan entertainment, relevance is a currency that fluctuates daily. Yet, in 2025, one...
Tipsy Gee, Watendawili & Fathermoh delivers December party anthem with “Pia Mi Nataka”
If there is one thing that separates a standard hit from a certified anthem, it’s the delivery. On...
Kenyan Christmas movie “Cards on the Table” to premiere on November 29 at Century Cinemax
Get ready for a dose of high-stakes, high-tension romantic comedy this holiday season with the upcoming Kenyan feature...
Africa’s creative workforce is ready; Now let’s invest in it
Walk into a film set in Lagos, a music studio in Nairobi, or an editing suite in Johannesburg,...
Kenya to make history as first country to host Johnnie Walker AfroExchange
Johnnie Walker’s AfroExchange is set to make a historic debut in Kenya, establishing the nation as the first...
How to stream 3 productions from the Lagos International Theatre Festival 2025
The Lagos International Theatre Festival 2025 (LITF 2025), is live this week at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, running...
Kenyan star Xenia Manasseh leads African charge with first GRAMMY nomination
Nairobi’s own Xenia Manasseh has earned her first-ever GRAMMY Award nomination for her contribution to Teyana Taylor’s album,...
Nollywood goes Global: Rushlake Media, FilmOne, InkBlot team up to conquer digital streaming
Rushlake Media, FilmOne Entertainment, and InkBlot Productions have announced a major strategic partnership focused on bringing a curated...
Kenya’s Bien & Blinky Bill pioneer royalties split with NATURE for conservation funding
Sounds Right has a platform that allows any recording artist to officially feature NATURE on their tracks. This...
Kenya’s Whip Music joins UNCTAD’s eTrade for women to shape global digital policy
Whip Music, the innovative creative-tech company founded by Kenyan tech entrepreneur Melissa Kariuki, has been selected to join...
Court stops MCSK from music royalty collection in legal battle with KECOBO
The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) has been dealt a major legal setback after the Music Copyright...
Yaba to launch New EP ‘Wape Wape’ at Alchemist on November 13
The Prince of Rhumbacane, Yaba, is set to mark his bold return to the music scene with the...
Tusker Oktobafest to head to Nanyuki and Mombasa this weekend
Tusker Oktobafest, is set to deliver two massive regional experiences this Saturday, November 1st, following highly successful editions...
Man Wazimu releases music video for “Ubuntu” song which tackles xenophobia
Kenyan artist Man Wazimu (born Peter Wagany) has premiered the music video for his song “Ubuntu,” which is...
Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab to mentor African film producers in Addis on Nov 17-21
The Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab (GLCPL) is returning for its fifth edition this November. From November 17-21,...
From poetry to high fashion: Come celebrate women at Queens@10 on Dec 14
A major milestone in the African arts scene is fast approaching: Queens@10. This spectacular showcase is set to...
Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno to take Nyatiti music to Wigmore Hall on March 21, 2026
London’s prestigious Wigmore Hall is set to host a landmark concert as part of The African Concert Series,...
Kenya Cinema Week 2025 to debut in London on November 7-8
Kenya is set to make cinematic history with the launch of the first-ever Kenyan film festival in Europe:...
Beneath the Baobabs Festival returns to Kilifi for a new year’s extravaganza
The Beneath the Baobabs Festival is set to illuminate Kilifi this December, returning for its annual New Year’s...
Kenyan stars Njerae & Bensoul drop video for hit single “Colors”
Award-winning artist Njerae has kicked off the final quarter of her stellar year with the release of the...
Inaugural Africa XChange Summit showcases creative & economic potential at Film Festival Cologne
The first-ever Africa XChange Summit took place on October 15-16, 2025, as part of the Film Festival Cologne....
How to Build a Library Film review: Decolonizing Nairobi’s Macmillan library, one book at a time
The documentary How to Build a Library is not merely a film about renovating a building; it’s a...
KECOBO licenses KAMP & PAVRISK, introduces strict conditions for royalty distribution
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) have announced the successful licensing of two Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) for the...
Njerae expands her world with surprise release of ‘Four Letter Word (Deluxe)’ EP
Multidisciplinary Kenyan singer-songwriter and producer Njerae has unexpectedly dropped Four Letter Word (Deluxe), an EP expanding on her...
How Maia & King captured 8 years of Book Bunk reclaiming history in ‘How To Build A Library’
With the critically acclaimed documentary, How To Build A Library, set to open the NBO Film Festival on...
South African music sensation AzureDé lands in Nairobi for debut media tour
South Africa’s fast-rising music star, AzureDé, has arrived in Nairobi for her debut week-long media tour in Kenya....
NBO Film Festival returns for the 7th edition on October 16–27
The NBO Film Festival is set for the return of its 7th edition, running from October 16th to...
Come watch amazing films for free at the Kilifi Creek Festival 2025
The Kilifi Creek Festival is a celebration of cinema, storytelling, and cultural heritage in Kilifi Creek in coastal Kenya....
Willie Oeba to launch “Yellow Paper Bag” album on Dec 12 at KNT
For urban wordsmith and acclaimed poet Willie Oeba, his upcoming annual Oebaism Concert on December 12th, 2025, is...
Bien joins Afro Nation Portugal 2026 lineup after triumphant homecoming tour
The world’s largest celebration of Afrobeats and Amapiano, Afro Nation Portugal, is set to return to Praia da...