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Topic: Reggae

Samuel Medas: Gospel reggae star turns down offer to lead Morgan Heritage

By Jael Wakesho   2026-01-13 11:58:37

Samuel Medas, known for Heart to Heart, No Performance, and Balance, among others, revealed Gramps Morgan approached him to take up the role.

Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

By Gloria Bridget Ochwada   2025-11-24 16:07:02

Cliff, born James Chambers in 1944 in St. Catherine, Jamaica, rose from humble beginnings to become one of the few artists credited with carrying reggae beyond the island’s borders.

Burial disrupted after father demands reggae music to honour son, angers church officials

By Jael Wakesho   2025-11-14 10:58:13

His request that came in the middle of his speech was blatantly ignored and stirred tension as the church officials who were also present also declined the DJ to play reggae music.

Jah Cure's past catches up: Amsterdam court sends reggae star to jail

By Molly Chebet   2025-11-02 11:50:49

Jah Cure reportedly sent audio messages to a friend outlining his plan to confront the victim, including details that he had acquired a knife and intended to wait for him

Nobody can stop reggae: How music touched Raila's heart and soul

By Ben Ahenda   2025-10-19 16:03:59

Reggae and Benga music were Raila Odinga's comfort and language of hope through struggle.

Muthaka teams up with Lavosti in new reggae track 'Priceless'

By Boniface Mithika   2025-10-11 11:15:03

The single, distributed by ONErpm, marks a new chapter for the Nairobi-based artiste, who steps beyond her signature indie-soul sound to explore a genre steeped in rhythm and reflection.