Latest entertainment stories from across Kenya.
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Nairobi, in collaboration with AfricaCentric Entertainment, successfully launched Shanga Trails, a new cultural initiative highlighting the unique artistic and historical ties between Czechia and Kenya.…
Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton, welcomed a host of guests for their annual Christmas cake mixing affair in an afternoon of music, culinary adventure, and family fun. The cake mixing event marks the beginning of the holiday…
Disney’s feel-good animated sequel “Zootopia 2” ruled the Thanksgiving box office in North America, taking in $156 million (KSh. 20.1B) over the five-day holiday weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday. “Zootopia 2,” the buddy cop comedy…
StarTimes Media has launched a Christmas lineup for children’s programming, promising families across the country a festive season filled with fun, adventure, and entertainment. The broadcaster adds that the program features a wide range…
The Grand Fashion Awards concluded its second edition with 40 winners across fashion, beauty and digital content categories, recognising professionals shaping Kenya’s style landscape. Musician Stivo Simple Boy won the Most Fashionable…
Kenya’s vibrant Afro-Latin dance fraternity is set to reignite with the return of AfroLatin Tamasha 2.0, under the theme Celebrating Rhythm, Culture & Connection. Following the success of its inaugural edition and the ‘Dance & Vibes’…
Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island’s rhythmic music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday. He was 81. The family announced the death in a post on Cliff’s official Instagram…
Gospel artist Eunice Lema has signed with Universal Music Group (UMG) East Africa and released her first project under the label, shortly after performing at the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Ukambani. Her new album, “Wambumya Vaasa”,…
KULA, which describes itself as Africa’s first virtual cultural ecosystem, made its soft launch during the VIP experience at Lil Maina’s “Sumbua” album event at Aspire Centre. The activation brought together culinary innovation, music,…
The Lamu Cultural Festival, which has been ongoing since Thursday, November 20, comes to a close on Saturday with a prize-giving ceremony at 4PM. As expected, the people of Lamu have been happy to showcase their culture through activities…
The Governor’s Gala on Friday evening brought a distinguished close to the day’s events at the Lamu Cultural Festival. Hosted by Governor Issa Timamy, the gathering celebrated Lamu’s heritage while highlighting the county’s growing role as…
You wouldn’t know it by looking at the pictures, but riding a donkey takes skill, which the young men of Lamu were brimming with as they took part in the Lamu Cultural Festival’s signature donkey race. The crowd favourite spectacle…
The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Rebecca Miano, arrived in Lamu on Friday, the second day of the annual Lamu Cultural Festival, which runs through Saturday. In her address to the media, CS Miano underscored how the national government is…
The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Rebecca Miano, arrived in Lamu on Friday, the second day of the annual Lamu Cultural Festival, which runs through Saturday. She was received at Kibaki Stadium by Lamu Deputy Governor Dr Mohamed Mbarak…
Lamu Deputy Governor Dr Mohamed Mbarak Bahjaj has said the county’s strength and enduring charm come from its openness to all cultures, as he officially opened this year’s Lamu Cultural Festival on Thursday night. His comments come as…
Lamu Deputy Governor Dr Mohamed Mbarak Bahjaj officially opened the Lamu Cultural Festival during an evening ceremony held at 8 pm on Thursday, marking the official start of the three-day celebration. The event, one of the county’s most…
The dhow races, long regarded as the signature event of the Lamu Cultural Festival, continue to play a central role in showcasing the island’s maritime heritage and sustaining its traditional craft. The race, which draws significant…
Vendors in Lamu Town spent Thursday preparing their stalls and stocking up for the large crowds expected ahead of the official opening ceremony of the 2025 Lamu Cultural Festival, scheduled for 8 p.m. at Mkunguni Square. The festival,…
Blankets & Wine has unveiled a star-studded artist line-up for its “Kenyan Summer 2025 edition”, even as its founder, Muthoni “MDQ” Ndonga, faces a formal summons from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK). The festival’s December 21…
DJ AG Online, the globally recognised creator and live-streaming innovator, is set to tour Kenya for three days as part of a multi-day creative programme in Nairobi from November 25–28, 2025, organised by Arrival Africa. The tour, his…
Dance Centre Kenya will stage a special 10th anniversary edition of The Nutcracker this November, marking a decade of the production’s annual run. The ballet has become a holiday-season fixture in Nairobi, offering a Kenyan interpretation…
A court in Singapore has sentenced an Australian man to nine days in prison for grabbing Hollywood star Ariana Grande at a movie premiere. Johnson Wen, 26, was found guilty of being a public nuisance over the high-profile incident last…
Fresh off his nomination at the Unkut Hip Hop Awards as Best East African act, Rwandan rapper Ish Kevin has announced a new single, “Chat Chat”, set for release on Friday, 21st November 2025. Tapping production from Ghanaian beatsmith…
More than 20,000 visitors are expected in Lamu Town for the 2025 Lamu Cultural Festival, scheduled to run from Thursday, November 20, to Saturday, November 22. The event, now in its 23rd edition, remains one of the region’s largest…
