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 […]
Many lies have been told about Radio 254, but this piece aims to share the truth about the biggest lie ever told about Radio 254. The founder of Radio 254 first had the idea of owning a radio station in 2011. He recalls even telling Shania in 2016 about registering a radio station and wanting her to be a presenter. It was not until 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic happened, […]
It is crazy to imagine that on 1 April 2025, Radio 254 will be five years old. The idea of Radio 254 began in 2013, but it was not until 2020 that Radio 254 became a reality. Surviving five years is not an easy feat for any business, and the life span of most online radio stations is between 2 and 3 years. Before Radio 254, I remember WhatGoodLive and […]
Ever hear a song and just by hearing the voice, you know what artist it is? That is probably every artist’s dream. As human beings, it can sometimes be uncomfortable hearing your own recorded voice the first few times. The secret however is to get used to hearing your voice so that you can unlock being able to use your voice as a music instrument. Because the voice is a […]
You have probably heard of Ogopa Deejays but have never seen a picture of Ogopa’s founder, Lucas Bikedo. If I had known what I know now about Lucas in 2010 when he was shooting a music video for me, I would have taken more pictures, and videos and appreciated the interactions that I got to have with Lucas because in Kenya’s music industry, Lucas is both a myth and a […]
Last year, Soon-to-be Kenya’s former President, William Ruto, announced that the Kenyan government had paid 500 million Kenyan shillings to host the Grammy Awards in Kenya. However, neither the Kenyan government nor the Recording Academy, which organizes the Grammy Awards, has been able to provide proof of payment or a legal agreement to verify whether the Kenyan president's statement has any validity. Can you imagine what 500 million shillings could […]
