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News from African and Kenyan entertainment industries including music, film, celebrities, culture, digital creators, and social trends.
Kenya and China deepen cultural and economic ties
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 11, 2026
Kenya and China concluded the 2025 Kenya–China Culture and Tourism Season on Tuesday, marking a period of enhanced cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. The closing
Kenya Court Ruling Alters Arts Censorship Landscape
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 10, 2026
Kenya’s Court of Appeal has issued a landmark ruling impacting censorship of artistic expression, specifically regarding filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu’s 2018 film Rafiki. The decision strikes
Bien and Tusker Launch Program to Develop Kenyan Musicians
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 9, 2026
Bien-Aime Baraza, a Grammy-winning songwriter and member of Sauti Sol, has partnered with Tusker to launch “Base to Billboardz,” a career accelerator program for Kenyan
Omordia’s African Concert Series Blends Classical Music and Culture
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 8, 2026
Rebeca Omordia, a Nigerian-British concert pianist based in London, is actively promoting African classical music to international audiences. Through her work, she aims to broaden
New African Music Highlights Released This Week
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 7, 2026
Each week, OkayAfrica highlights top African music releases, including Afrobeats and amapiano hits, through its “African Music You Need to Hear This Week” column. This
Kenyan court lifts ban on LGBTQ film
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 5, 2026
The Kenyan Court of Appeals overturned a ban on the film “Rafiki” on January 23, 2026, after an eight-year legal campaign. The film, directed by
Grammys Face Debate Over Representation of African Music
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 4, 2026
The recent Grammy win by Tyla for Best African Music Performance with “PUSH 2 START” has sparked familiar debates about what constitutes “African” music. The
South African Artist Nomisupasta Discusses Her Work
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 3, 2026
Nomisupasta anticipates the release of her new album, Surrender, in February 2026, marking a significant period of personal and artistic growth. The album, executive produced
Radio Program Visits Nairobi for Cultural Exchange
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 2, 2026
A musical celebration of praise and worship took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Upper Hill Chapel in Nairobi, Kenya. Choirs and singers from
British Musician’s Legacy Transforms Kenyan Music Scene
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 1, 2026
Mike Andrews, known as “Mahanjam Mike,” a celebrated broadcaster and music executive, has died in Nairobi at the age of 87. Andrews was the founder