The Kenyan artist forced his way into DJing by inventing his own decks. Meet DJ Boboss, an electric character and self-taught electrician.

From gengetone and dancehall to hip-hop and alternative r&b checkout the artists shaking up the East African music scenes and beyond, passing through Kigali, Nairobi, Kampala and more.

Discover a selection of East Africa’s emerging R&B talents, from Kenya to Sudan, who are shaking things up in one of the region’s most creative scenes.

Hiribae Wanyoike or simply Hiribae is a pioneering force of Nairobi’s blooming alternative scene. Hiribae breaks down the emergence of Kenya’s offbeat creative disciplines and his work as a DJ, producer, EA Wave founder and member of Kelele Kollectiv. 

Introducing a list of the Kenyan and Ugandan changemakers that are channeling a future-facing sound into the East African music scene using global inspiration and new technologies.