Latest entertainment stories from across Kenya.
Bar Next Door on Kiambu Road served up one of its biggest nights in recent memory, drawing hundreds of fans for an evening that mixed live music, expert punditry and Premier League football. Charisma headlined the entertainment, performing…
They feel imprisoned “like a bird whose wings have been torn off” but struggle on, defiant in their own way. Five Afghan women talked to AFP about the things that help them cope with their lives tightly controlled by the Taliban…
Popular Congolese musician Koffi Olomidé has officially married his longtime personal and professional partner, Cindy Le Cœur, in a private ceremony attended by friends, colleagues and family. According to Congolese media, the two were wed…
“Sinners” scooped the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild gala in Los Angeles on Sunday, tightening the race to the Oscars with two weeks to go before Hollywood’s awards season finale. The honour at the newly rebranded Actor Awards…
A digital content creator has issued a public apology following the viral spread of a private video featuring Mama Ida Odinga. The footage, which captured a candid moment in her office, sparked online debate after it appeared to ignore a…
Kenyan music duo Watendawili have released a new six-track EP titled ‘Hekaya’, an EP they say is an ode to lyricism and layered storytelling. The project, which features the tracks “Tumia Pesa”, “Lavender”, “Naogelea”, “Ngai Enda”, “Ex…
The annual Kenya Theatre Awards took place on Thursday night at a Gala event held at the Kenya National Theatre to honour Kenyan playwrights, actors and theatre production houses. Among the winners of the night was Daniel Mbugua, who…
Hollywood’s biggest corporate drama in years has finally found its winner. After months of a heated, very public bidding war, Paramount Skydance has emerged as the frontrunner to take over Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) after Netflix…
France’s leading movie awards on Thursday gave Canadian-American actor Jim Carrey a special honour in recognition of his eclectic acting career, a tribute he accepted with a speech delivered in French. “How was my French? Almost mediocre,…
Kenyan Electronic Dance Music musician Sofiya Nzau will perform at the Kunye event scheduled for February 28 at Uhuru Gardens. Kunye, a isiXhosa term meaning “together, is a music event that brings together upcoming producers and…
Kenyan Hollywood star and actress has launched the ‘Make Firbroids Count Campaign’ to raise funds for fibroids research. Nyong’o first made her 2014 diagnosis public in 2025 revealing she was diagnosed in the same year she won an Oscar for…
Two Kenyan content creators have made an appearance on TikTok’s annual global ‘The Discover List, 2026, named among the 50 most influential creators shaping culture worldwide across five categories: Icons, Innovators, Foodies, Educators,…
Berklee and the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation have announced a new Berklee on the Road program taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, from Thursday, April 23, through Sunday, April 26, 2026. The four-day Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive…
Zippy Kimundu’s sophomore documentary, ‘Widow Champion’, served as the first film screening of the year for the Kamera Kwanza initiative hosted at the Goethe-Institut. The initiative, Kamera Kwanza, officially formalised in early February…
Phil Collins, Oasis, Pink and Shakira are among the stars who have been nominated for inclusion in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. The 17 artists who could be admitted to the prestigious US-based institution also range from Jeff…
Kenya’s social scene is no longer limited to nightclubs and packed dance floors. Today’s manner of get-togethers is as varied as there are events to attend. From brunch dates, rooftop gatherings, house parties, film watching or book club…
The second part of the fourth season of ‘Bridgerton’ is set to debut on Thursday, with former stars Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley expected to make an appearance. Season 4 is based on Julia Quinn’s third novel, ‘An Offer From A…
UK broadcaster, BBC, is facing backlash for the airing of a racial slur aimed at American actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo by Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson during the Baftas ceremony in what has largely been called “a failure…
Five years after entering the Kenyan market, Spotify says local listeners are streaming, discovering and engaging with music at unprecedented levels. Since launching in February 2021, the global music streaming platform has reshaped how…
Vignette Collection, a luxury and lifestyle brand under IHG Hotels, formally inducted Fairview Hotel Nairobi into its portfolio. The event, held at the hotel’s Upper Hill gardens, was attended by government representatives, senior tourism…
Five years after launching in Kenya, Spotify has released data showing how the country’s listening habits have evolved. The numbers point to an audience that is young and increasingly proud of homegrown sound. Since arriving in February…
Swansea co-owner Snoop Dogg wants fans to serenade him by twirling towels when he visits the Welsh football club for the first time. The American rapper, a minority owner of Swansea, who play in England’s second-tier Championship, is due…
Kenyan gospel musician and entrepreneur Jimmy Gait is recovering in the hospital following an attack by unknown assailants in the Runda area on Sunday morning. The incident was made public by fellow gospel entertainer DJ Mo, born Samuwel…
The winners of the Bafta Film Awards, which celebrate the best on the big screen from the past 12 months, have been revealed. ‘One Battle After Another’ won the most awards with six, followed by ‘I Swear’, ‘Sinners’ and ‘Frankenstein’,…
