Latest entertainment stories from across Kenya.
Earlier this year, MultiChoice announced that the group would be discontinuing the streaming service after “continued annual losses.” In a more recent statement, as seen by KBC Digital, the group announced that Showmax Originals would be…
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion said Wednesday that she had a “wake-up call” after she was taken to the hospital in the middle of a Broadway performance of “Moulin Rouge!” in New York City. “I’ve been pushing myself past my limits…
President William Ruto has stepped in to protect Kenya’s creative sector following a meeting with Gengetone and Urbantone artistes. During the session, the musicians shared harrowing accounts of how they lost the rights to their music…
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has issued a fresh advisory targeting entertainment operators and parents as students begin their April school holidays. Board officials noted that this period typically sees children spend more…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has firmly rejected claims by comedian and businessman Sammy Kioko regarding unpaid debts for supplied goods. Addressing the controversy in a statement on April 1, 2026, the governor noted that official…
President William Ruto has said he has asked the “National Assembly, through the Majority Leader, to fast-track the Creative Economy Bill 2026 alongside critical copyright” in a bid to protect artistes. The President issued the statement…
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has released a statement clarifying the county’s position on the outstanding debt comedian Sammie Kioko (Sammy Kioko) claims the county owes him. On Tuesday, Kioko, accompanied by his colleagues and friends,…
Comedian Sammie Kioko has been in the spotlight over the last few weeks over his alleged dispute with the Machakos County Government over a KSh. 19 Million bill for services rendered. The dispute took a turn for the worse on Tuesday after…
Have you ever wondered what it takes to create your favourite song? Well, beginning in April, a new Spotify feature called SongDNA will offer listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the people, influences, and connections that shape the…
The Walt Disney Company has spent the last two decades buying companies that do one thing exceptionally well, then folding them into its ecosystem and squeezing every dollar out of them. It acquired Pixar in 2006, Marvel Entertainment in…
Despite having the same name, the song ‘Showman’ written by Nyashinski and released in 2022 has nothing to do with the Showman Residency set to begin its run on April 4. However, the song does fit as an unintended precursor to the show.…
The simple act of sharing a casual hug at a bus stop or a goodbye kiss near a matatu stage has reportedly led to unexpected encounters with the law for some Nairobians. While these moments represent ordinary partings for many, social media…
Megastar singer Celine Dion on Monday announced her return to performing after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health condition, calling the comeback news revealed on her birthday “the best gift”. Addressing fans in a video released on…
Filming on the new Tomb Raider series has been paused after actress Sophie Turner sustained an injury, the show’s bosses have confirmed. The Game of Thrones star plays heroine Lara Croft – a globe-trotting archaeologist – in the upcoming…
KPC Foundation, in partnership with eKitabu, has hosted the inaugural Sanaa with KPC event at Mlango Farm, bringing together key stakeholders in Kenya’s creative industry to celebrate artistic talent and explore pathways for sustainable…
Fresh from celebrating 25 years in music, Tanzanian icon Lady Jaydee has released her new single, “Free.” The bilingual Afropop single marks the first track released after she signed on to UMG EA. The single delivers a stirring message…
Kenyan rapper and entrepreneur King Kaka hosted guests, media personalities, and fans for the launch of his new album ‘Year of The Pen’ at an event dubbed The Coliseum.
Kenyan rapper Toxic Lyrikali will perform his first European show in London at the Maisha London Fest on June 20. The show, curated by Maisha London Entertainment, is marketed to Kenyans living in the diaspora who want to engage and…
If you’re thinking of going to the movies, here’s what’s available in Nairobi this weekend and week, until Thursday, 2, before the Easter weekend begins. A few things to note: animations like “Hoppers” and “Goat” have been in theatres for…
MultiChoice Productions achieved a remarkable milestone at this year’s Kalasha International Film and TV Awards, securing an impressive 31 nominations across multiple categories. See the full list of nominees from the 2026 Kalasha Awards…
Too Early For Birds returns to the stage this April with its ninth edition, ‘Shawry for Trees: The Roots of a Revolutionary’, a theatrical tribute to the life and legacy of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangarĩ Maathai. Running from April 10…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko erupted into a song of thanksgiving Wednesday following a significant legal victory regarding his frozen assets. In a video captured from his office, Sonko set a reflective and emotional tone by singing…
Lebohang Morake, known popularly as Lebo M, is suing a comedian for $27 million (KSh. 3.5B), alleging a viral joke about the opening chant of The Lion King distorted the meaning of the song and damaged his life’s work. The Grammy…
The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organisers said as they announced a long-term deal to hold the gala in central Los Angeles. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said the ceremony, the most…
