Welcome to the new segment on Sanaa kwa Sana: Your Feedback. Here, all your feedback, sentiments, and opinions are captured – from all articles, across all platforms.
It will be the longest of all because it’ll always get updated. This is your feedback, dear reader.
On “Eastlando Royalty: The Album Launch and Beyond”
“Wow now that’s a job well Done!!!!! Bravo!! Si tupate writers kama wewe 20, Kenya itawacha corruption. Asante.” – @RabbitTheKing (Twitter)
“Good job. It almost feels like I was right there.” – Steve Yuaya (WordPress)
“mmmh, now we talking.
Ten songs is something…” – Seise Bagbo (WordPress)
On “Who Owns The Crown Entertainment Presents Clash of the Titans”
“Who Owns The Crown Tripple Threat was the greatest of all times…. The kitchen was on fire!!! 👑💪💪💪” – Dj Sticky (WordPress)
On “Simply Going Gufy”
“Great job
@SpellcastMedia Ke
@Gufy” – John maina wairicu (WordPress)
On “The 20 Something Experience”
“Someone did a review on my first show. A lot to learn from that show and to be thankful for. Thank you guys for coming 😊😊😊” – @HerBlackness_ (Twitter)
On ““Y’all Were Living My 20 Something”: Exploring 20 Something with Kabura Ng’ang’a”
“Wow!!! 20sth artist life summaried in under 5 minutes.
#Applause.” – Quincy (WordPress)
On “Scar na #KovuChallenge: A Moment for Hip-Hop?”
“I love the review. Keep up! 💯💯” – @nonwhitejacob (Instagram)
“My hip-hop loving friend Afrikan wrote a deep analysis of this Scar inspired challenge that brought Kenyan rappers together. He also shares the Kovu remixes that stand out and why. Plus @ondustrtlawyer gets a special mention too.” – @lamusicjunkie (Twitter)
“What you do is GREAT. Keep body’n shit.” – @midL_east (Twitter)
“When De’Clyde O’tieno writes, we ‘LISTEN’. One of the most comprehensive ‘Hiphop Journalist’ in the game.” – @ondustrtlawyer (Facebook & Twitter)
“Wueh.Haven’t read a piece on Kenyan Hip Hop like this.Fulfilling.” – @birch_kalawa (Twitter)
“Buda. Your objectivity is always refreshing. You covered most if not all of the bases.” – @Trabolee (Twitter)
“Well thought out and articulated. @Afrikan_Kodo thank you for this. And it definitely should be over already.” – @Dorphan_age (Twitter)
“Now that how you write an article.” – @Charlieasike (Twitter)
“Interesting and in depth read.” – @irauka (Twitter)
“Keep up the good work G.and thanks for the mention” – Kinkalla the don (WordPress)
“Nice penmanship. You are one of the few writers whose work I pay close attention to. Keep it up!” – MC Sharon (WordPress)
“Preciate the feature bro . . Truly broad yet detailed. Shukran kwa kuchukua time.” – Njuguna HRenaissance Kimemia (Facebook)
“Dope..it’s inclusive nimependa vile umeonyesha you did listen to most kovu challenge freestyles.” – Naty Dblak (Facebook)
“When I said, Trabolee’s refix of Kovu is the most complete, diverse and worthy track, this is what I meant.” – GuFy Dox (Facebook)
“This Journalist deserves an award. Kovu writer of the season. Detailed and precise. Scar tuletee wengine kama hawa. Sio githeri media.” – Atb Script (Facebook)
“Whaaat!?…i call you Shifu but they don’t understand why… Very detailed.” – Martin K Mwangi (Facebook)
On “Mbogi Konnection, “Ni Yetu.””
“Great work Mbogi Konnection, kawake am all in.” – dandoracommunityjusticecentre (WordPress)
“Thank you so much. Hiyo article ni moto sana. I love it and how it narrates our story. Blessings bro.” – @mbogi_konnection (Instagram)
“@Afrikan_Kodo ni mchambuzi anayeelewa sanaa yake na ana #Unganisha. Yeye ni mtu #Yetu. Hutaamini alichoandika kuhusu @MbogiKonnection.” – @HetawakI (Twitter)
“It’s one thing to read an article, But an article/Blog written by @Afrikan_Kodo is just magical. Many thanks for Publishing our Artistic Journey.” – @MbogiKonnection (Twitter)
“I love this introduction to Mbogi Konnection. Kwanza the forros…
I wish I knew about “Yetu” ningecam. Next time” – Joy Ruguru (WordPress)
“These guys are the real deal!!” – @SaisiPoet (WordPress)
“By far my favorite article! This is beautiful 👏” – @atienoayot (Instagram)
On “Mbogi Konnection’s Yetu Concert”
““The audience is called upon to be keener. I need to know what I should dance to, and what I should attentively sit down for. After all is played and danced, the message of the artist should get home.”
This was also a concern of mine.
#YETU concert was very amazing.Their music is so rich ❤” – Wangu Theuri (WordPress)
“Eh I think it’s time I experience Mbogi Konnection live other than through your beautiful words. November Twente!” – Joy Ruguru (WordPress)
“Words have power, and so does @Afrikan_Kodo when he writes an Article. Review for #Yetu Concert by @MbogiKonnection.” – @Gugz_Ngugi (Twitter)
“@afrikankodo you guy is fire… Samurai with words.” – @lavingi_lavanga (Instagram)
“Lavingi….@Afrikan_Kodo?? Many thanks for the Konnection… Marvin’s off for this Article. We Love it.” – @MbogiKonnection (Twitter)
“Love that is, Love that continues #Lavingilavanga
Well written article by @Afrikan_Kodo” – @MbogiKonnection (Twitter)
“Huyu kijana apewe maji ya tap na sabuni ya kunawa, kwa bill #Yetu” – @HetawakI (Twitter)
“kazi safi.I love ❤” – @wangutheuri (Instagram)
“Your writing skills are really good and subtle. I am honoured.” – @stellisari (Instagram)
“Finally getting to read this. I love how you looked at the show in general. I’ve picked some things here and there from it too.” – Akuya Ekorot (WordPress)
“Nimesoma “Royalty By Black’s Pressure” nikafurahi.
So you didn’t actually get to see Ian Mbugua on stage?” – Joy Ruguru (WordPress)
“@Afrikan_Kodo this is great writing!! Na nimeichecki!!!” – @Monajamwenyewe (Twitter)
On “Neno toka Mbogi Konnection”
“😂😂 kazi safi sana! 🖤” – @joshmasese (Instagram)
“💞 penda io kazi” – @abdulsigilai (Instagram)
“Bananas are the “eat” thing 😄” – @lamusicjunkie (Instagram)
On “4 Kenyan Hip-Hop Videos within 24 Hours”
“💯💯 This is amazing work. 🙏” – @asumgarvey (Instagram)
“Dope Stuff 🔥🔥” – @breederlw (Instagram)
On “Eli Priest “To My Queen” Song Review”
“Uchambuzi wa sanaa….kwa sana!
I agree the production could be better. But the storytelling is beautiful.” – Joy Ruguru (WordPress)
“Its always an honour to hear from this guy.” – Eli Priest (Facebook)
On “Abbas Kubaff, Khaligraph Jones & Wakadinali’s “High Noon” Song Review”
“Interesting breakdown. I’m somewhat stuck with Abbas’s verse.
Not sure how to put it. As you put it, these are three sequential rap generations. Abbas’s era had a distinct identity to it.” – kantai (WordPress)
“My issue was not identity but uniformity. Everyone chooses to address their own issues on their respective verses. It feels disjointed (pun intended)” – Roger (@simply_Roger) (WordPress)
“Personaly i only felt Scars verse and Munga’s hook, Jones verse was ok but no one really stuck to the subject matter” – Sela-c da Mc (Facebook)
“Not sure why. Juu even if it was not recorded in the same studio, bado hiyo issue ingeraiziwa. Or is it a case of artists not wanting to challenge each other?
If we are in one song together, na verse yangu imeenda off topic, labda juu ya jina ama juu hujui venye nitaichukua, you’d rather let it go than raise it with me.” – Roger (@simply_Roger) (WordPress)
“The hook was great…verse ya Abbas was great…scar na khali walikuwa tu sawa…about the subject matter everyone had his own…(adi yule wa dame anaspend time kwa room yake)
Kila mtu ali address issue ile ilikuwa inamsumbua…Abbas needed to remind fools why he is king…khali wanted to put it out there that he is the best of his time (which is kinda true)…scar bado anapigana na hii media imemkazia (i really hope he wins coz i’m rooting for him?” – Martin K Mwangi (Facebook)
On “Kenyans on emPawa 100 Artists Programme”
“Noma Sana!!
Nmependa vile unaeleza projects za hao artistes in brief,nilikuwa namaliza kusoma tu nkicheki izo video below” – @EvansquezN (Twitter)
“Thank you for the feature! Beautifully written article. And I love how you picked up on a lot of the details crafted in my video #BetterThanJustFine. I truly appreciate the time and effort you took to compile the article – highlighting the #emPawaKenya #emPawa100 videos.” – @OliviaAmbani (Twitter)
“I’m excited for this one! @afrikankodo way to go ” – @wangutheuri (Instagram)
On “My Top 5 Kenyan Videos on emPawa 100”
“Oh wow, I had not seen that cycle in “Better Than Just Fine” until you mentioned it. Now the video makes sense.
All these songs are my favorite. But Glow Up takes the cake” – Joy Ruguru (WordPress)
On “LIVIN PROOF YouTube Series: Doing It Differently, One Episode at a Time”
“Is that me being quoted on one of my favorite blogs? Weh, I think I’m ready to Rest In Peace.
That jam session was so fun to watch!” – Joy Ruguru (WordPress)
“BLESS!” – @midL_east (Twitter)
“Bless ur soul!” – @Hi_Renaissance (Twitter)
On “Parallels between Muthoni Drummer Queen’s “Million Voice” & “Suzie Noma””
“As I was reading this, I kept thinking of Elevate as well. She’s truly the empowering Queen” – Joy Ruguru (WordPress)
On “Gufy And The Midnight Kids Review”
“You’re so good!!” – @rixpoet (Instagram)
“Fam. I love your work. And thank you for writing this. Documentation muhimu. Alafu 2 shows sio mchezo 😂😂😂 – @gufydox (Instagram)
“This is really well written. You’re amazing 😫” – @ivyrobi (Instagram)
“👏👏👏 Thank you for the chronicle” – @cre8ivespills (Instagram)
“Wow, this is how you write an event review. Ati Gufy with purple hair? I had to see it to believe it.
It’s so descriptive, from the setting to the performances. How you remembered those lines is a mystery to me” – Joy Ruguru (WordPress)
“One of the best shows by @gufydox I have attended this year.Here’s a review by @afrikankodo” – @wangutheuri (Instagram)
On “Unchained Voices: Teardrops and Mufasa Do It Again”
“When I saw that epic picture of Mufasa, my inner voice immediately went
“MUFASA!”
I love how you compared the two. There’s truly a disparity between them, and that’s what makes them unique.” – Joy Ruguru (WordPress)
“BEEN WAITING!!!” – @stellisari (Instagram)
“Gah 🔥🔥🔥 you’re so good. This was beautifully written and captures the whole mood of the show.” – @tororey (Instagram)
On “The Death of Romi on “ROMI, Knowledge Na Mashairi””
“That’s officially your album bro.” – @romiswahili (Instagram)
S/O to @Afrikan_Kodo for penning down such an articulate article. ROMI KNOWLEDGE NA MASHAIRI album will go down in history as the Mount Rushmore of Kenyan poetry. It was a well-thought out exceptional project. #Timeless – @EricNturibi (Twitter)
“Still in awe @Afrikan_Kodo, great read.” – @RomiSwahili (Twitter)
“Was listening to this album this morning!” – @Monajamwenyewe (Twitter)
On “Neno toka Akoth Jumadi: “I Am an Architect of the Future” (Interview)”
“Get to learn more about my girl @akoth_jumadi on #SanaaKwaSana.” – @wangutheuri (Instagram)
“What?… and here i thought i knew Clara,
I love Akoth Jumadi .” – K(IX) (WordPress)
On “Unchained Voices II: Teardrops & Mufasa Take It Back to Where It All Began”
“Uchambuzi wa sanaa kweli. I agree with the part about changing up the spoken word using music arrangements and structure. Otherwise, it becomes repetitive. Musicians do the same, and that’s why we keep going back to their shows.” – Joy Ruguru (WordPress)
On “Vioxii Dede ft. Kaa La Moto – “Alikufanya Nini?” Song Review”
“Very good questions and message by the artists. It is of paramount importance to have both parents present in the raising and upbringing of children. But with various factors leading to single parenthood, there is an increase in the number of single mothers and with it, an acceptance by ‘society’ that mothers can raise children on their own. Both artists advocate for the presence of fathers in raising a child with emphasis maybe on the positive impacts.” – Rammon Ikutwa (Facebook)
“This is so thoroughly done man, exactly what a review needs to be. Big up!! I think it’s a good track and is a conversation starter and I love how you’ve broken everything down and provided additional thoughts on the subject matter.” – Mutuma ‘Dorphan’ Dennis (Facebook)
“Now i feel like nime invade privacy juu ya kusoma texts za wenyewe
Anyway about language its simple… Whats your first language?… Kuna wale wakipewa swali ya ngoso exam watahave kutranslate into sheng ama swa, kuna wale swali ikaulizwa na swa hapo ndio ulimtupa, why?
Kwasababu kila mtu akona first language yake…
And another thing is i don’t know how and why? But people always relate to your first language regardless of age, tribe, race etc… Ni kitu interesting sana when you observe.
Naimbanga ‘taunet nelel’ utathani mi ni mkale” – K(IX) (WordPress)
“Napenda vile umepresent hii discussion. I agree that language = familiarity = relatability. Especially in music. I’m always looking to hear Swa, Sheng or mother tongue ndio niseme that’s a Kenyan song! But that’s just me.” – Joy Ruguru (WordPress)
“Language has a huge impact on artistic branding, persona, perception and impact. At the same time as we talk about language, words make up the most of whatever we consume in the music. Each note, chord, beat works to compliment the words in question. The words and language adapted by any particular artists should be clearly defined by the target audience they intend to capture. The Kenyan language ‘ swahili ‘ has huge potential to propl our music to international levels, but the diction predominant in our industry currently can hardly appeal to majority of the populus unlike what the likes of Sauti Sol and Nyashinsky have to offer. At the end of the day we must learn to accept the sentimental value of music and its effect on peoples emotions in order to create records that impact generations to come.
otherwise naskia kuimba zimenishika smh” – Haggai Mwenesi (WordPress)
Sanaa kwa Sana 