June 6, 2026
Shifting the Spotlight: Why the Blankets & Wine June Lineup Has Nairobi Talking
When Blankets & Wine announced Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Fave for the June 2026 edition, playlists instantly lit up. Hits like Baby Riddim have been a staple of Nairobi’s soundtrack, and naturally, the assumption across the city was that she would anchor the festival as the ultimate headliner. However, as the performance slots took shape, a […]
Long Live the King: Kickz & Barz Salutes Collo, the King wa Rap
The intersection of streetwear and hip-hop has always been the heartbeat of urban culture. Today, Kickz & Barz is turning up the volume to celebrate a true pioneer of the East African sound: Collo, the undisputed King wa Rap. For over two decades, Collins Majale—known to generations of fans simply as Collo—has shaped the DNA […]
