Hits, artists, documentaries and trends that shaped the year 2025 saw a music renaissance, blending viral classics, streaming trends, and standout new hits.
10 key songs from Joe’s discography ahead of Nairobi concert R&B legend Joe returns to Nairobi tonight for his first concert in 13 years, revisiting soulful 1990s hits like “I’m in Luv.”
PRIME Jimmy Cliff: The man who made reggae a global language hits final note at 81 Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at 81, leaving a six-decade legacy of music and activism.
Five new albums worth adding to your streaming playlists From Kenyan music legends to rising Afrobeats stars and festive classics, these five new albums are a must-add to your playlists this month.
PRIME Kenya’s Jabali Afrika scores second Grammy with peruvian collaboration Kenya’s Jabali Afrika scores a second Grammy nomination with their East African rhythms on Flor Bromley’s album ‘Herstory.’
PRIME Reissued albums correct 50-year wrong against Kenyan band Five decades after losing credit, Kenya’s soul-funk pioneers the Mighty Cavaliers are finally getting their due with newly reissued albums.
PRIME 10 nuggets from Lionel Richie’s memoir ‘Truly’ In ‘Truly’, Lionel Richie recounts his six-decade rise from a shy Alabama boy to a global music icon.
PRIME NCBA tests new model to turn music into collateral for loans Kenyan banks are redefining finance by turning music catalogues into collateral and giving artistes access to credit.
PRIME At the Shrine, Fela Kuti’s spirit lives on as Felabration thrills Lagos Lagos celebrates Fela Kuti with a vibrant week of music, art, and pan-African spirit at the New Afrika Shrine.
PRIME D’Angelo: The artiste who gave modern soul a new global language From church choirs to global stardom, D’Angelo’s soulful genius defined neo-soul—and his untimely death marks the end of a musical era.
PRIME Nyashinski’s ‘Yariasu’ ushers in bold new era with SONY Music deal Nyashinski’s new album ‘Yariasu’ marks a bold creative leap and global expansion, powered by a fresh partnership with SONY Music Africa.
PRIME Wynton Marsalis: 'Pied Piper' of jazz finds his way back to Africa, wows at Bob Collymore Festival Marsalis who turns 64 on October 18, said working with the djembefola (a master player of the djembe) who is 20 years his junior is evidence of the shared musical dialogue within jazz.
PRIME A leap of faith: How Kenyan DJ, Jack Rooster, found success in Europe nightlife Kenya’s DJ Jack Rooster is taking AfroHouse global, from Rome residencies to headlining the Venice Film Festival 2025.
PRIME Tems first Nairobi show to help build pathways for women in music Tems lands in Nairobi this weekend to headline her first Kenyan show and launch a women’s empowerment initiative in music.
PRIME Mohamed Adam hopes launch of album will help bring peace in Sudan Exiled Sudanese musician Mohamed Adam turns conflict into hope as he debuts his album “When Peace Comes” in Nairobi.
PRIME Recent notable albums on streaming platforms New albums from Tiwa Savage, Travis Greene, George Benson, and Lila Ike showcase fresh sounds across Afrobeats, gospel, jazz, and reggae.
PRIME Zaituni Wambui debuts EP blending Swahili heritage and urban taarab Zaituni Wambui fuses Swahili heritage with urban taarab in her debut EP Labour of Love, cementing her rise as a standout Kenyan music talent.
PRIME Nairobi Chamber Chorus celebrates 20 years of growth into a peerless choral ensemble in the region The 20th anniversary concert was a rare opportunity to enjoy a diverse musical repertoire from the much-travelled ensemble.
PRIME Kenyan-born Shayoon debuts first single celebrating cultural diversity Shayoon debuts Jambo with H Dhami, celebrating Kenya’s spirit of welcome and multiculturalism.
PRIME ‘Pamoja’: Savara’s Isikuti-powered CHAN anthem calls Africans to victory Savara Mudigi’s CHAN 2024 anthem “Pamoja” blends East African rhythms and football spirit into a unifying celebration.
PRIME Jukebox band steps into spotlight with signature sound Kenya’s breakout band Jukebox is stepping into the spotlight with a high-energy live show after years backing the country’s biggest stars.
PRIME ‘An Anthology on Love’: Naomi Wachira explores love and healing in new EP Producing her first album, Wachira says, reflects the preparation she did while away from recording and performing.
PRIME Idd Aziz: What makes Kenya’s top global spotify star stand out? Singer-songwriter and percussionist Idd Aziz tops the 2025 Global Impact List for his global DJ and producer collaborations.
PRIME Okello Max eyes Pan-African fame with new genre-blending album Okello Max blends tradition and global sounds in ‘Healing’, his bold new album aimed at Pan-African stardom.
PRIME Inside the bold, genre-bending world of Nyokabi Kariuki Kenya’s Nyokabi Kariuki fuses African traditions and global sounds to redefine experimental music with a bold, genre-defying voice.
