Topic: Artistes

Why Faya Tess is redoing old good songs by past artistes

By Ben Ahenda   2024-08-18 10:31:04

The songstress only speaks Lingala and French.

How cowboy hats became crown for Kiuk artistes

By Uncle Gil   2024-08-17 11:31:48

The origins of this trend are shrouded in mystery, much like the cowboy hats themselves. Some say it began with those World War Two fighters who went to fight for the British in Burma.

Why Rift Valley artistes love Australia

By Ben Ahenda   2024-07-18 10:21:29

While most Kenyan artistes head West for international shows, those from the North Rift prefer Australian cities.

War Rages on: The Rights and Copyrights of artistes

By Manuel Ntoyai   2024-07-12 12:51:56

Recently, some creatives hosted by Nonini on X talked about the status of the music industry.  In it, many laid bare their thoughts with frustration being the common theme.

Licensing woes: An artistes' beef like no other

By Manuel Ntoyai   2024-06-14 13:18:25

The fuss started when the Kenya Copyright Board gave a one-year license to the Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya (PAVRISK) to oversee music and performer rights.

Gachagua urges artistes to create content promoting social values

By DPCS   2024-06-08 17:59:36

DP Gachagua says it is possible to influence morals through creation of content that resonates with realities of modern global society.