Gufy Finds Happiness in ‘Black Boy Love’

I am black, I am beautiful, I am sexy.

UnKut Hennessy Hip Hop Awards 2021 Winners

I’ve seen differing views regarding the UnKut Hip Hop Awards 2021. According to some, it was all pomp, colour, and rosy while to others, seemingly the majority, it was the exact opposite. I won’t delve into that.

OdiBets Odinare Challenge Grand Finale: Katapilla Wins Ksh. 1M

Finally, we have a winner! There’s a new millionaire in town. Yesterday, curtains closed on the Odinare Challenge by OdiBets and Khaligraph Jones. It started on July 19. After four weeks of rap submissions, judging, eliminations, and voting, the monumental challenge imeisha na tumepata mshindi. Just as the final six selection, the grand finale ilikuwa …

UnKut Hennessy Hip Hop Awards 2020 Winners

The second annual edition of the UnKut Hennessy Hip Hop Awards (2020) was held yesterevening at the Sarit Expo Center, Westlands. Persons representing different aspects of hip-hop and music, in general, graced this one of a kind event. This year’s theme was Culture Over Fear and the dress code was formal (black and gold). I …

UnKut Hennessy Hip Hop Awards 2020 Nominees

Happening exactly a week from today are the UnKut Hennessy Hip Hop Awards 2020. Momentum is building up towards the event. Nominees are getting their fans to vote for them and the audiences are engaging. Endorsements, promotional campaigns, conversations, debates, and controversies are all paving the road to this year’s awards. Intrinsically, award shows are …

Café Ngoma Awards 2020 Winners

The 4th annual edition of the Café Ngoma Awards went down at the Two Rivers Mall, Koroga Grounds, last Saturday, December 5. As a media and entertainment platform, Café Ngoma aims to “promote alternative content from Africa and the rest of the world.” They partnered with K24 who streamed the event. Here is a full …

Mbogi Konnection, “Ni Yetu.”

I sat down with Mbogi Konnection at PAWA 254’s rooftop for an interview. I weave their story and my experience and perspective of them into this piece. (Later, I might transcribe, edit and post the interview.) The Story Coming off a successful event at PAWA 254’s Mageuzi Theatre, held on Saturday, June 23, 2018, the …