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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 ceremony, held in Nairobi and coinciding with Chinese New Year celebrations, acknowledged the initiative’s success in strengthening ties between the two nations. Cultural Exchange Events The Culture and Tourism Season […]
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 down key provisions of the Film and Stage Plays Act, potentially paving the way for the film’s exhibition in Kenya after years of being banned. Legal Challenges to *Rafiki* Wanuri […]
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 musicians. The initiative aims to develop promising artists and propel them to international recognition. The program, launched in Nairobi, is structured as a six-month artistic boot camp, running from February […]
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 the scope of classical music and provide a platform for African composers and musicians. The African Concert Series, founded by Omordia in 2019, showcases African classical music, particularly works from […]
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 week’s selections feature new tracks and music videos from a diverse range of artists. Omah Lay – “Don’t Love Me” Omah Lay’s new single, “Don’t Love Me,” explores themes of […]
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 Wanuri Kahiu, had been banned in 2018 by the Kenya Film Classification Board, which claimed it promoted illegal same-sex intimacy. About “Rafiki” “Rafiki” is a love story set in urban […]
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 backlash questioning the song’s authenticity reveals a persistent issue: the way African music is perceived, marketed, and categorized on a global scale. The expectation remains that African creativity should adhere […]
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 by Thandiswa Mazwai, reflects themes of identity, renewal, and social consciousness, blending African influences with a global soundscape. Alongside her musical endeavors, Nomisupasta is expanding her practice through cultural, wellness, […]
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 the Nairobi area and beyond gathered to listen to local leaders, special guest speaker Derrick Porter of “Music and the Spoken Word,” and others share their experiences with and love […]
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 of AI Records, a label that significantly shaped East African music history. Born in London in 1938, Andrews moved to Kenya at age six. He became a prominent figure in […]