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The Price of Play: Why New Music Tariffs Could Silence Kenyan Hits

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The Lyric Correction Genius: How Nameless is Winning the Internet (and Selling Out Carnivore)

The Price of Play: Why New Music Tariffs Could Silence Kenyan Hits

The rhythmic beat of Gengetone in a matatu and the familiar hum of local radio in a neighborhood barbershop are the pulse of Kenyan culture. However, this soundtrack is under threat. Members of Parliament are currently reviewing a proposal that would require small businesses—including salons, barbershops, and matatus—to pay up to Sh5,000 annually in music…

April 24, 2026April 24, 20261 min read

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The Lyric Correction Genius: How Nameless is Winning the Internet (and Selling Out Carnivore)

For over two decades, Nameless has been the soundtrack of Kenyan pop culture. From the smooth vibes of “Sinzia” to the high-energy “Boomba Train,” his hits are etched into our DNA. But as it turns out, many of us have been singing those hits very, very wrong for twenty years. Instead of ignoring the “lyric-mangling” of his…

April 23, 2026April 23, 20261 min read

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The Mic is Open: Join the Gyalis Riddim Challenge to Showcase Kenya’s Next Superstars

The Kenyan music industry is currently riding a wave of unprecedented creative energy. Producers are reclaiming the narrative by crafting original sounds, and now, a new powerhouse collaboration is handing the microphone to the artists. Bloga Flani, in conjunction with Juicekid and Mbeatz.org, has officially launched the Gyalis Riddim Challenge—a two-week sprint designed to spotlight the incredible vocal talent brewing…

April 23, 2026April 23, 20261 min read

Nairobi’s New Sound: August Wasu and Wuod Baba Shine in “GEM C’S GEM”

The Nairobi creative scene is currently witnessing a powerful evolution, and at the heart of this movement is a brand-new collaborative masterpiece. Independent artist August Wasu has officially teamed up with Wuod Baba to release their joint project, “GEM C’S GEM,” a body of work that captures the pulse of the city while pushing the boundaries of contemporary Kenyan music. “GEM…

April 23, 2026April 23, 20261 min read

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The Death of Substance: Why Kenyan Podcasts are Losing Their Spark

There was a time when tuning into a Kenyan podcast felt like sitting in on a masterclass of storytelling, humor, and raw authenticity. We moved from the “mainstream” gatekeepers to digital spaces because we wanted realness. But lately, if you scroll through your feed, that spark is fading. Kenyan podcasts are increasingly trading substance for…

April 22, 2026April 22, 20262 mins read

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The Price of Play: Why New Music Tariffs Could Silence Kenyan Hits

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The rhythmic beat of Gengetone in a matatu and the familiar hum of local radio…

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The Lyric Correction Genius: How Nameless is Winning the Internet (and Selling Out Carnivore)

April 23, 2026April 23, 20260

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The Mic is Open: Join the Gyalis Riddim Challenge to Showcase Kenya’s Next Superstars

April 23, 2026April 23, 20260

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Nairobi’s New Sound: August Wasu and Wuod Baba Shine in “GEM C’S GEM”

April 23, 2026April 23, 20260

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The Death of Substance: Why Kenyan Podcasts are Losing Their Spark

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The Price of Play: Why New Music Tariffs Could Silence Kenyan Hits

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Bloga Flani0

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The Lyric Correction Genius: How Nameless is Winning the Internet (and Selling Out Carnivore)

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Bloga Flani0

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New Music

The Mic is Open: Join the Gyalis Riddim Challenge to Showcase Kenya’s Next Superstars

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Bloga Flani0

AI vs Authenticity: Kenyan Music Posters in the New Digital Era

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AI vs Authenticity: Kenyan Music Posters in the New Digital Era

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Bloga Flani0Tagged AI, Bloga Flani, Kenya, Music, Rap

Kenyan artists are fully in their tech era. From album covers to EP announcements and tour posters, AI-generated designs are now all over the timeline. What used to require a sit-down session with a graphic designer, mood boards and back-and-forth edits can now be done in minutes. For a fast-moving industry like ours, that convenience […]

Anza MMA returned for the 2026 season with Fight Night 006 on 26 February at The Alchemist, Nairobi

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Anza MMA returned for the 2026 season with Fight Night 006 on 26 February at The Alchemist, Nairobi

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Bloga Flani0

East Africa’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, ANZA MMA, returned for its 2026 season with its sixth event happening on Thursday 26 February 2026 at The Alchemist, Nairobi, following a highly successful run last year. The promotion delivered another electrifying night of amateur MMA action and fierce regional rivalries at ANZA MMA Fight Night 006, featuring a stacked fight […]

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