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Bien and Alikiba’s “Finale” Breaks Records Across East Africa

Patricia Waigwa April 7, 2026 0

Kenyan star Bien-Aimé Baraza and Tanzanian icon Alikiba have made history with their hit song “Finale.” Released on March 25, 2026, the track surpassed 10 million YouTube views in just 11 days. Consequently, it became one of the fastest-growing songs in East Africa. Record-Breaking Milestones

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Solfest 2026 Announces Wave Two Tickets After Early Categories Sell Out

Patricia Waigwa March 12, 2026

Organizers have officially released the second wave of tickets for Solfest 2026. Fans often refer to the popular music event as Soulfest. Notably, the announcement follows the sell-out of the Die Hard and Wave One ticket categories. Consequently, excitement is building ahead of the December festival in Nairobi. Organizers encourage fans to secure tickets early […]

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Why Chiki Kuruka Won’t Sacrifice Her Dance Career for Marriage

Patricia Waigwa February 19, 2026

Kenya celebrates Chiki Kuruka and Bien-Aimé Baraza as a “power couple” for blending business success with a supportive marriage. Their “greatest combo” status comes from shared professionalism, respect for independence, and a grounded approach to celebrity life. Chiki Kuruka’s Dynamic Career Before and during her marriage, Chiki Kuruka built a

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Kenya’s Valentine’s Playlists Reveal a New Love Story

Patricia Waigwa February 15, 2026

Valentine’s Day in Kenya now sounds different. Instead of grand gestures, listeners choose reflection, nostalgia, and emotional honesty. Music has quietly replaced roses as the safest place to revisit love and heartbreak. Consequently, streaming habits reveal how Kenyans process modern relationships. Between 2023 and 2025, heartbreak listening in Kenya rose by 62%.

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Bien Leads Tusker’s Bold New Music Accelerator

Patricia Waigwa February 10, 2026

Tusker Launches Base to Billboardz Platform Kenyan music is entering a new era of structured growth. Consequently, Tusker has unveiled Base to Billboardz, a new artist accelerator. The platform targets semi-established musicians ready for mainstream breakthrough. Moreover, celebrated artist Bien spearheads the mentorship-driven programme. Unlike short-term competitions,

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Spotify Wrapped: Drake, Bien, and Kendrick Lamar are the most streamed artists in Kenya in 2025

Patricia Waigwa December 4, 2025

Spotify Wrapped 2025 shows that Kenyans spent over 180 million hours listening to music on the platform this year. The report highlights a fast-growing digital music culture driven by young listeners and rising local talent. Bien, Sauti Sol, and Wakadinali Maintain Strong Lead For the second year in a row, Bien, Sauti Sol, and Wakadinali […]