- Popular Kenyan Twitch streamer Sylvia "Queen Arrow" Gathoni has revealed that giant streaming platform 'Twitch' has suspended its monetization program in Kenya.
- Skibidi”, “tradwife” and “delulu” are among the 6,000 new words to have made this year’s Cambridge Dictionary in a selection that confirms the increasing influence of the TikTok generation on the English language.
- Popular Nakuru nightclub Space Next Door has come under fire after posting a promotional video of its female staff dancing in skimpy school uniforms.
- In a move that signals a seismic shift for East African music on the global stage, Nyashinski, one of Kenya’s most enduring and influential artists, has signed a groundbreaking recording deal with Sony Music.
- In a world where big events often feel like a technical nightmare—bad sound, murky lighting, and screens that betray you—it’s nothing short of miraculous when everything actually clicks. Yet this past weekend, Luo Festival 2025 did exactly that.
- Popular Kayole rapper Toxic Lyrikali has borne searing attacks online after his recent trip to State House where he joined other leaders and celebrities in a State-sponsored 'empowerment' program featuring thousands of Nairobi's inner city youth.
- Spotify has named Ghanaian trailblazer Amaarae as its EQUAL Africa artist for August, celebrating her as one of the continent’s most fearless and boundary-pushing creatives.
- In the ever-evolving world of Kenyan hip-hop, a new wave of artists is making its mark, breathing fresh life into the rap scene with their unique blend of lyrical prowess, innovative flow, buoyant aura and distinct style
- Nigerian authorities have put a popular singer on a no-fly list after he stood in front of a plane on the tarmac in order to block it from taking off after being denied boarding.
- When we talk about social media marketing, what is the first thing that comes to our mind? For most, it would be influencers with millions of followers, thousands of comments, glitzy reels and picture-perfect feeds.
- A production of "Romeo and Juliet" in Estonia uses a cast of vehicles to tell Shakespeare's story of star-crossed lovers, with a red Ford pickup taking on the role of Juliet, while her Romeo is a rally truck.
- Lindsay Lohan says she drew upon her own experiences of motherhood for "Freakier Friday", the highly-anticipated sequel to her hit 2003 movie "Freaky Friday".
- A single glittery sock that late pop superstar Michael Jackson wore during a concert in France in the 1990s sold for more than Ksh.1 million on Wednesday, a French auctioneer said.
- Grammy Award-winning musician Mojo Morgan is making a bold musical return this summer with “Dreams,” an inspiring new single that hits all major digital platforms on Tuesday.
- The party is in Kenya, but the vibe is distinctly Americana: a sea of cowboy hats and boots with a soundtrack of whisky-soaked tales about heartbreak and good ol' boys.
- Comic fans are embracing the latest showdown between Marvel and DC as their superhero films "Fantastic Four" and "Superman" compete for box office dominance, reigniting a rivalry spanning over eight decades.
- After lighting up the stage at Mombasa’s Little Theatre Club, the play now heads to Nairobi, where it is set to be performed at the Alliance Francaise on 15th and 16th July.
- The CEO of the technology firm Astronomer Inc. has resigned after being caught canoodling on camera at a rock concert with a woman who was not his wife, the company said on Saturday.
- Thousands of ecstatic 'Nganya' fans gathered at KICC on Friday night for an event dubbed 'Nganya Fest' which was held to celebrate, among other things, the Matatu culture as well as George Ruto's new matatu launch.
- The couple broke their silence during a recent episode of Michelle Obama’s podcast, where they engaged in a heartfelt conversation about marriage, parenting, and life in the public eye. While their discussion covered a range of topics, it was their joint response to the swirling divorce rumors that…
- Popular Kenyan comedian and satirist KK Mwenyewe, best known for his viral impersonations of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has died after a short illness.
- The items were stolen from a rental car used by Beyonce's choreographer and a dancer on July 8, two days before the pop icon kicked off the Atlanta leg of her "Cowboy Carter" tour, a police incident report said.
- The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was sold in Paris on Thursday for a record 8.6 million euros (Ksh. 1,299,202,000, auctioneer Sotheby's said.
- Nairobi’s Autometal has released their latest album, Monday's Here, a powerful fusion of thrash, metalcore, and Kenyan cultural elements that defines the emerging “Nairobi heavy” sound.
- Summer Tides 2025 will go down as one for the books—equal parts epic and chaotic. One minute we were jamming along to our favourite songs, the next minute, we were arguing with police who were blocking us from leaving Mombasa because of the Saba Saba protests.
- Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking on Wednesday but convicted of a less serious prostitution charge after a high-profile seven week trial in New York.
- Clashes erupted in Istanbul Monday with police firing rubber bullets and tear gas to break up an angry mob after allegations that a satirical magazine had published a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed, an AFP correspondent said.
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez, flush from their Venice wedding ceremony on Friday, are gearing up for the final day of partying in the lagoon city with scores of celebrity guests from media, fashion and show business.
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez were set to exchange marriage vows at a ceremony in Venice on Friday, part of a three-day wedding extravaganza that has attracted dozens of celebrity guests but also protests by local activists.
- US rapper Kanye West, who released a song in May glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, will perform at a rap festival in Bratislava in July, the organisers said on Monday.
- The digital media star arrived in the country late this week and went straight to the sprawling Kibera slums where he has been documenting the lives of the destitute and poverty-stricken families.
- The criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs is now in its sixth week of testimony -- and interest among influencers and YouTubers is still soaring, as online personalities flock to the Manhattan federal courthouse to livestream their musings.
- K-pop megaband BTS is back from military service, and their international fandom -- long known for its progressive activism -- is celebrating by rallying behind a cause: adoptees from South Korea.
- Mugithi megastar Samidoh Muchoki has become a marked man weeks after he appeared to go rogue, publicly using his art and performances to openly flatter the opposition, and rouse crowds into viral anti-government choruses.
- K-pop supergroup BTS members RM and V were discharged from the South Korean military on Tuesday after mandatory service, as fans were counting down to the band's comeback with more members finishing their national duty later this month.
- American R&B star Kelis, popular from her hit song 'Milkshake', has opened up on her decision to move to Kenya, acquire expansive farmland and start a whole new life on the African continent as a farmer, entrepreneur and rancher.
- US immigration agents detained and later allowed the "voluntary departure" of the world's most-followed TikToker, Khaby Lame, after he "overstayed" his visa, authorities said Saturday.
- Kenyan singer Marya, best known for her chart-topping 2010 hit ‘Chokoza’ featuring Avril, is currently recovering at home after suffering a stroke caused by a blood clot that limited oxygen flow to her brain.
- When Sauti Sol released ‘Midnight Train’ in June 2020, it marked more than just a new chapter for the band. It became a cultural landmark for East African music.
- British comedian and actor Russell Brand pleaded not guilty Friday at a London criminal court to five charges of sexual offences including rape and sexual assault.
