East Africa’s alternative music ecosystem continues to deepen its collaborative language. Kenyan collective We Are Nubia and singer-songwriter Xenia Manasseh have officially announced a new joint single titled Longo Longo, set for release this Friday, May 22. Accompanied by warm, emotionally textured cover art and a deeply intentional rollout message shared across social media, the…
Drake’s new project Iceman is no longer functioning as a regular album release. It has become a cultural referendum. Released on May 15, 2026, alongside two surprise companion projects, Habibti and Maid of Honour, the rollout marks Drake’s first major solo statement after the Kendrick Lamar feud reshaped public conversation around his place in rap….
Ayra Starr is entering a new era and she’s doing it on her own terms. The Nigerian star has officially announced her forthcoming album Starr Girl, set for release on August 14, unveiling the project through a striking futuristic cover artwork that immediately ignited conversation across social media. In the visual, Ayra appears in a…
Nairobi, Kenya – What began as a quiet return has now settled into a steady rhythm. Sebuleni, Nairobi’s evolving deep house listening space, continues its journey on Sunday, May 31st at The Rift, reaffirming its place not as an event, but as a monthly cultural ritual anchored in sound, community, and shared presence. Held every…
The music industry has encountered disruption before, AI won’t be the first. From the decline of physical sales to the rise of streaming platforms, each technological shift has redefined how music is distributed, consumed, and monetized. Yet the current moment signals something far more fundamental. Artificial intelligence is no longer operating at the margins of…
Sixteen years after his passing, Michael Jackson has once again repositioned himself at the centre of global music consumption; this time not through radio, MTV, or physical sales, but through the very systems that define modern music: streaming and digital metrics. According to Kworb data circulating across platforms, Jackson has ascended to the #1 Global…
