Many people do not know why Radio 254 was born or why it exists. For the longest time, upcoming Kenyan artists would release music online, and it would just exist online. Mainstream media was a very harsh critic of Kenyan music, often overlooking or demeaning Kenyan artists. Many would remember the SoundCloud era of Kenyan music, where SoundCloud was the one place you could go to discover amazing Kenyan music […]
When you love something or someone, you never want it to end. Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever. As podcasts and podcasting have increased in popularity, many of us have fallen in love with different podcasts, becoming loyal fans and making them a part of our everyday lives. But what happens when the inevitable happens and your favorite podcast breaks up or dies completely? I remember the first podcast I fell in […]
The secret to success in life is not giving up. The secret to success in the music industry is continuously improving and sharpening your craft. If you are trying to make it in music and have to rely on or pay producers, it will take you twice the time and money than someone who can produce, mix, and master for themselves. In the music industry globally, artists who are self-produced […]
We at Radio 254 are ALWAYS trying to find ways to grow and promote the Kenyan music industry. Last year, in 2024, we decided that it was important to have an award ceremony that would honor and highlight the different Kenyan artists who had made an impact in the Kenyan music industry last year. In our previous studio, we created a wall of fame, but we now think that it […]
Imagine where Kenyan music would be if we had a Radio 254 in the early 2000s? If you ask most people, they will tell you that was the best era in Kenyan music. Kenyan music has always existed, but it took a long time for it to become popular or mainstream the way it is today. In the mid to late 90s, as a result of developments in technology, we […]
We as Kenyans are constantly saying and shouting Kenya To The World but has anyone ever stopped to wonder how Kenyan music is actually supposed to reach the world? The obvious answer is of course the internet, but having your music on the internet does not guarantee that your music is going to reach or be seen by a global audience. After much thought and deliberation, we think that Kenyan […]
When most people start making music, they are usually not sure whether they are making music for fun or looking to make a career out of music. There are, of course, the few that are either born into musical families and understand the business or from the very beginning, are intentional about making a career out of music. Luckily, it is possible to have fun and make a business out […]
As a writer, I believe in writing about things that I have credibility in but would also be helpful to others. The topic of “gardening” has been on my mind a lot lately; I just was not sure about how to best present this information to the world. When it comes to gardening, I am considered an expert. I have been gardening since 2009 and since then have taught a […]
Born Amanda Mitchelle Wambui, Maandy Kabaya is Kenya’s biggest female artist. Before music, Maandy began as a DJ before cementing herself as a rapper and now an artist. But how did Maandy get to the top, and what is she doing to remain there? In this article, we take a look at the rise of Maandy and the different strategies she has used to stay on top since she entered […]
