Kenyan musicians speaking up now more than ever

King Kaka.

2020 has arguably been one of the best years for music. Many artists have released projects, and Kenyans are playing local music more than ever. However, it has seen the same political patterns in Kenya, with many scandals that have prompted public outcries, such as police brutality and many corruption cases.

In the past, musicians did not mix music and politics, probably due to fear of the repercussions. The era of social media has changed that, and musicians – who have a large following on these platforms- are now actively speaking out more, expressing their personal views on the government scandals, corrupt civil servants, and the nation's state in general.