Blaque Swahili & Edd The Beatsmith: Antidote 3rd Anniversary

On Thursday, June 8, 2023, 'Antidote' turned three years old. I recently chatted with Blaque Swahili and Edd The Beatsmith, who executive produced the album, on the 3rd anniversary of 'Antidote.'

theNairobiNomad Speaks on New EP, ‘June Reconstructed’

For 'June Reconstructed,' theNairobiNomad comes out to play.

Reflective Surface: A Conversation With Muthoni Ni Mimi

On a gloomy Tuesday morning, we headed to Arboretum as people headed to work and students returned to school.

Vioxii Dede (The Luo Rap God) Opens Up About “Obong’o Nyakalaga” and the Japesa Story

Months after he had released his second album Maktaba Ya Mitaa, Vioxii Dede was undergoing a tough time. Back home, there was a lot of drama he prefers to keep in the past. But worse than that, his father was in a dire situation. He was suffering from cancer. The Swahili rap advocate felt ashamed; …

Cafu Da Truth Speaks on His Battle against Ojiji

After the Shahidi vs. Harry Lee battle, Cafu announced his retirement from battling. He was done and so, he would just be a fan. However, HipHop Garage, Walanguzi, and battle rap fans brought him back to the ring for his farewell match. In our conversation, he reflects on his battle against Ojiji and shares his …

Ojiji Speaks on His Battle against Cafu

In all their battles, Ojiji has emerged the winner against Cafu Da Truth. History repeated itself in their recent battle. In this conversation, the freestyle and battle emcee shares his sentiments on the entire experience. Uli-make your debut on HipHop Garage. How was your quarantine battle experience? Ojiji: It was amazing. I loved it. This …

Harry Lee Speaks on His Battle against Shahidi Xcalibur

The historic nature of their battle is undeniable. Harry Lee agrees. Joining Sanaa kwa Sana for a conversation, he delves into it and shares his views on Kenyan battle rap. Wewe na Shahidi mlikuwa part of a historical moment. How was the experience? Lee: It was a really dope moment. Being part of the first …

Shahidi Xcalibur Speaks on His Battle against Harry Lee

Following the Shahidi versus Harry Lee battle that was organized by HipHop Garage, I had a word with Shahidi Xcalibur. Our interview follows below. Wewe na Harry Lee mliandika history. Hiyo experience ilikuwa aje? Shahidi: A lil strange. Nobody could predict corona but we adapted. I’m glad we both gave good performances. Uko part of …

Paul Muli Speaks on Shahidi vs. Harry Lee & HipHop Garage’s Future

After the historical quarantine rap battle between Shahidi Xcalibur and Harry Lee, Sanaa kwa Sana reached out to HipHop Garage’s CEO, Paul Muli, for a conversation about it and what the future looks like.   Thank you for the quarantine battle. How did HipHop Garage arrive at this surprising battle card? Muli: Thanks for having …

Romi Swahili Talks ‘Fungu La Kumi’ and Being a Writer

In February last year, Romi Swahili was in Nairobi. The Laikipia-born emcee teaches in Nyahururu, so only when necessary, will you find him in the city. Normally, he operates in Nyahururu, Laikipia, and Nakuru, where he records his music. He was shooting a music video then. He called me on a Friday evening and asked …