They say Kenyan music clutches at straws for identity; that it’s a concoction of various sounds, difficult to classify under a singular umbrella. In fact, maybe that’s the beauty of it. The first half of the year has seen some exciting collaborations emerging in the Kenyan urban music scene, featuring Rhumba, Afropop, Trap and Gengetone, from seasoned acts to new entrants. Here is a glimpse at what’s constituting the playlist of Kenya’s listeners.

Dancehall icon Konshens announces the upcoming Red Reign via track featuring Afrobeats star Davido. Directed by Demarco in the city of Atlanta, Konshens sees the video for “Boom Bang” as follows: “We couldn’t do Jamaica, […]

Don Jazzy, Oxlade, Ibejii, and Jujuboy Star all break the silence with PAM to give their perspective on Nigeria’s recent Twitter ban, how the platform has played a key role in their careers as artists, and its consequences on creative freedom.

PAM catches up with Jujuboy Star, who’s been shining bright across the afrobeats galaxy with his recent project Enjoyment.

The Ghanaian “Rap King” reaffirms his position as an industry top player with this rap/afrobeats track, that is sure to bring hip-hop fans and dancefloor regulars together. According to Google, “Fugazy” is a slang word […]

The unrelenting Nigerian afropop singer breaks down her career thus far, her acclaimed Restless series, and the trials of being a mother and musician in a time of crisis.

The emerging Ghana-based artist has delivered his 2nd EP, offering a glimpse into his melancholic and dreamy last few months of isolation. Fresh off his Tiffany Calver-stamped debut EP Gangster Luv, Skillz 8Figure had to […]

The British duo joins forces with the Ghanaian star on new single “Blow You Away (Delilah),” ahead of Blue Lab Beats’ new EP We Will Rise, to be released on April 9. Increasingly popular in […]