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China-backed Sing for Africa show spotlights emerging Kenyan musicians

More than 500 young artists attended pre-auditions for Sing for Africa, a Chinese-sponsored musical talent show, on Sunday at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest university.
By Xinhua 2025-12-01 12:46:28
Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe, strutting to victory after the beauty pageant's host had publicly chastised her, among several dramatic missteps in the run-up to the final stage.
By AFP 2025-11-21 09:38:55
Joyce Shilavula said the church believed that there is something of God in everybody, and that young people would find meaning and purpose in church through singing.
By Molly Chebet 2025-10-31 15:22:11
Pastor Thomas Mutete's Terms of Endearment book invites readers to rebuild love, trust, and connection in modern relationships.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2025-10-26 17:09:55
We see a ghost in its usual dress because that is the mental picture we have of the person, and this choice of garment is most likely to inspire recognition.
By The Conversation 2025-10-24 12:49:47
Burale filed the suit just over a week ago, seeking Sh20 million in damages and an order to stop Mwakideu TV from airing an interview featuring Rozina Mwakideu, Burale’s estranged wife.
By Nancy Gitonga 2025-10-23 12:20:51
The renewed license by the Kenya Copyright Board (Kecobo) will see the society collect the royalties and distribution in the music and audio-visual sectors across the country.
By Juliet Omelo 2025-10-20 15:19:07
From Christina Shusho to Ken Wa Maria, melodies echo Kenya’s farewell mood, celebrating Raila Odinga’s reformist spirit, resilience and Pan-African dream.
By James Wanzala 2025-10-19 09:14:50
Reggae and Benga music were Raila Odinga's comfort and language of hope through struggle.
By Ben Ahenda 2025-10-19 08:00:00
A cover is a new performance of an existing song. An interpolation means re-performing part of a song, such as a melody, lyric, or riff, within a new composition.
By The Conversation 2025-10-10 12:23:12
Artistes raise Sh1m for Eliud Lagat’s eye surgery after abrupt comedy exit.supporters hope treatment restores his vision and revives content creation.
By Stephen Rutto 2025-08-28 06:00:00
At 36, Prateek Suri, the CEO and founder of Maser Group and MDR Investments stands as one of the richest Indians in Africa with a staggering net worth of Sh5.3 trillion ($1.4 billion).
By Peter Osoro 2025-08-23 19:52:44