Latest music stories from across Kenya.
Rwandan rapper Ish Kevin is set to release his highly anticipated album, ‘Trappish III: Win Some, Lose Some,’ on September 18 2026. According to the song’s description, “The album offers an honest snapshot of Ish Kevin’s journey, exploring…
Nikita Kering’ has won Kenya’s only AFRIMMA award at the 2026 award ceremony, which took place in Dallas. The “Niwache” singer won the award for Best Female in East Africa, beating out fellow Kenyans Njerae and Bridgit Blue as well as…
All of the remaining support acts on Ed Sheeran’s US tour have quit, after the rapper Macklemore was dropped from the line-up for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. Among them were Finneas, the brother of pop star Billie Eilish, who…
Global Afro-pop superstar Yemi Alade has released her highly anticipated self-titled studio album, ‘It’s Yemi Alade’, celebrating her identity, heritage, and the ever-evolving sound of Africa. The 16-track project brings together Yemi…
Award-winning artist Nikita Kering’ has opened up about her experience with bullying during her school years. The singer and songwriter was speaking during a recent interview alongside her mother Ann Kering’, where they sat for an “honest…
Kenyan music stars Khaligraph Jones, Dyana Cods and Femi One are set to headline the entertainment offering around this weekend’s Christie Sevens, as the tournament marks its 60th anniversary at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The Christie…
Award-winning artist Ne-Yo is expected to perform in Nairobi on Mashujaa Day, October 20, as part of a daytime event organised by One Night Only, dubbed ‘The Brunch Edition.’ Tickets are expected to go on sale on Saturday, September 12,…
Fans of Canadian superstar Celine Dion are gearing up for an onstage comeback many feared might never happen, with just a day to go until her opening concert in Paris following a years-long battle with a rare neurological disorder. The…
Kenyan music duo Vijana Barubaru has announced a hiatus as the two members shift their focus to individual music careers. The duo, known for songs such as “Sasa Hivi” and “Nakupenda”, shared the announcement, calling it “a new season.” The…
President Ruto has clarified that the Government’s push to host the Grammys, an annual musical award presented by the Recording Academy, is geared towards growing the creative economy into a viable source of income for Kenyan creatives.…
In July, Award-winning Kenyan rapper and songwriter Nyashinski performed at Spotify’s Greasy Tunes event, which was meant to celebrate Nairobi’s vibrant music and culture. The “Perfect Design” rapper took a day out of the 7-day event to…
Mr Lenny, one of the defining musical voices of the 2000s and a formative figure in East African urban music, has announced the release of his debut album, Hisia Zangu by Sapat Music. The album launch will take place on Saturday, September…
Convicted rapper and business mogul Sean Diddy Combs is set to be released from prison on February 5, 2028, according to U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate records, US media reports. The rapper, who was convicted of two counts of…
Kenyan artists Calvo Mistari and Naiboi are back again with a double release. The duo has released two singles, “Nataka Nikujue” feat. Nessa DeDiva and “Give Me Your Love” feat. Nessa DeDiva and Sydney 125. Both singles, released under…
US pop star Lizzo has spoken out after the remaining claims in a lawsuit against her production company were thrown out by a US district judge. The singer’s former wardrobe assistant Asha Daniels alleged she had been subjected to…
South African pop star Tyla has removed the Lagos, Nigeria stop from her upcoming concert following backlash over South Africa’s anti-immigration movement. The stop on the tour has been removed from the official tour website, but neither…
UK rapper Yung Filly has been found not guilty of raping a fan after performing at a nightclub in Australia in 2024. On Friday, a jury in Western Australia found him not guilty of three counts of sexual penetration without consent. But he…
Tanzanian singer Zuchu has announced that she is expecting her first child, sharing the news with fans through a series of maternity photographs and ultrasound images posted on social media. The singer, whose real name is Zuhura Othman…
Kenyan music stars Bensoul and Odongo Swagg are set to headline the Dala Sevens after-parties this weekend, as the National Sevens Circuit heads to Kisumu for the second leg of the 2026 season. The two-day tournament, scheduled for August…
Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. has called the decision by Korean ensemble BTS not to submit their album ‘Arirang’ for the Grammys ’ consideration “saddening”. In a statement, the Academy CEO defended the category, stating that it was created…
A judge has ruled that US musician D4vd will go on trial for murder over the death of a teenage girl. The decision came after a five-day preliminary hearing, in which Los Angeles prosecutors questioned a dozen witnesses and displayed…
Ywaya Tajiri’s “Chai ya Saa Kumi” has become Nairobi’s most-streamed song for June 2026 according to Spotify data. The new report shows Ywaya Tajiri recorded a “6,151 per cent year-on-year growth among Nairobi listeners aged 18 to 24”, in…
Fans around the world will be able to watch a celebration of life service for Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler in an online broadcast. The singer died “unexpectedly” on 8 July, aged 75, at a hospital in Portugal, “as a result of the illness that…
Days after Spotify announced its new Global Music Video charts, Nigerian Grammy Award-winning musician Burna Boy has topped the charts with the 2026 World Cup song “Dai Dai” performed alongside Shakira. The news comes after the song topped…
