It started as a typical high school gig, but the vibe shifted instantly. King of Genge Mejja was on the mic, commanding the crowd. Then came the line: “Mimiii Ka Ni Vajoo Nyanyua…” He paused. In that split second, the DJ saved the day, quickly cutting the track and transitioning into Siku Sizi. But the […]

For the past year, the Kenyan airwaves have been dominated by a “new” sound. It’s energetic, it’s everywhere, and it’s labeled “Arbantone.” But if you peel back the layers of heavy bass and high-energy music videos, a uncomfortable truth emerges: Arbantone isn’t a genre—it’s a remix strategy. We have reached a point where the Kenyan […]

Historically, Kenyan music served as the ultimate check on power. During the Moi era, Eric Wainaina’s “Nchi ya Kitu Kidogo” became an anthem for a nation exhausted by corruption, and Ukoo Flani Mau Mau used hip-hop to voice the struggles of the disenfranchised. These artists acted as the conscience of the people, demanding accountability through […]

In his candid conversation with Bloga Flani on Icon Radio’s SoundCheque, DJ Sticky didn’t just stop at copyright issues; he dug deeper into the industry’s foundation, identifying a “mentorship vacuum” that is stifling the next generation of Kenyan talent. Sticky pointed out a harsh reality: the Kenyan music scene is currently defined by a widening […]