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Grace Mburu, the Kenyan actress best known for her role as Mama Bob in the popular television series Machachari, has died.
Her death was confirmed on Tuesday by her sister and fellow actress Wanjiku Mburu. Mburu gained national recognition through Machachari, a Citizen TV drama that aired…
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A Kenyan gospel song has been featured in episode nine of the 2025 Japanese anime Gachiakuta.
This marks a rare intersection between East African Christian music and Japanese popular culture. Composed and performed by Pastor John Komanya in the early 2000s, “Ainuliwe Bwana wa Mabwana” (“May…
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Musicians from across East Africa have released a series of tributes following the death of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Congolese singer Fally Ipupa delivered one of the most prominent homages, performing a song that expressed solidarity with Kenya and the Odinga family. Winnie…
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A wave of musical tributes is emerging across East Africa following the death of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, as artists from different genres and generations honour his memory through song.
Raila Odinga, a central figure in Kenya’s political landscape for decades, inspired many through…
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Kenyan chef Yusuf Ali Garani has completed a 100-hour home kitchen cooking marathon in Utange, Mombasa County, potentially setting a new Guinness World Record pending official verification.
The current record for the longest individual cooking session in a home kitchen stands at 68 hours, 30…
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Kenyan guitarist and producer Kato Change has received two nominations at the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards for his co-production work on a Brazilian album with vocalist Luedji Luna.
The album has been nominated in two categories: Best Brazilian Popular Music Album and Best Afro-Portuguese-Brazilian…
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A newly released book detailing the journey of Japanese musician Eriko Mukoyama, known as Anyango Nyar Siaya, was launched on Wednesday at the Alliance Francaise in Nairobi.
This highlights her experience as the first woman permitted to learn and perform the nyatiti, a traditional Luo lyre…
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Kenyan artist Sofiya Nzau’s track “Your Love (Antdot Remix)” has been selected for the official EA Sports FC 26 soundtrack, marking a major milestone for East African music on the global stage.
Nzau confirmed the news on Instagram, writing, “So proud to announce that ‘Your Love (Antdot Remix)’ is…
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A growing number of fashion entrepreneurs in Nairobi are using artificial intelligence to create digital models and visual content.
At the forefront is Liz Muthoni, founder of Thrift Loft, who uses generative AI to produce high-quality fashion imagery without relying on photographers, models or…
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TikTok has introduced a new platform for music creators in Kenya, shifting focus from its discontinued Creator Fund to a data-driven approach aimed at supporting artists’ growth on the app.
The new initiative, called TikTok for Artists, provides musicians and their teams with detailed insights into…
