October 21, 2026
2 Chainz on Bien’s New QC Album: Major Global Move or Washed International Collabo?
When news hit that Bien-Aimé Baraza bagged a feature from Atlanta rap veteran 2 Chainz on his upcoming project ALUSA CONTINUA—his first major album under Quality Control Music—the 254 internet immediately split in two. The Critics: “Was 2 Chainz Really the Move?” On one side, a vocal chunk of Kenyan music fans aren’t buying the […]
Mashujaa Fest: How Refigah and Ian Mbugua Shaped the Kenyan Art Scene
When the Mashujaa Day roll call dropped, two names in the Arts category immediately stood out for anyone who has been plugged into Kenyan pop culture: Refigah (Amb. Dr. Yusuf Noah) and Ian Mbugua. These two legends didn’t just join the industry—they built foundational pillars that generation after generation of local talent now stand on. […]