Gondwana is known as Nairobi’s (if not Kenya’s) most prolific African Electronic music label and events company, and for good reason. With what started as a fun idea for Suraj Mandavia back in 2015 before later collaborating with partner Eugene Onyango in 2016 and officially forming a functional machine by 2017, their journey has been nothing short of inspiring.
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A Look Into: Google Africa Celebrates Alté
Google Africa recently hosted their inaugural two day residency programme, targeted at creators who identify as alternative, in Nairobi, Kenya. The program is aimed at upskilling and amplifying the impact of the Altè movement with roots in Lagos, Nigeria that has spread across Africa.
Karibu Nairobi Pop Up: A Revolution In Fashion
Over the years, Nairobi city has become increasingly fashion forward.Some of the individuals who are at the forefront of this mission are Studio 18 KE, a fashion collective consisting of Akiba by Akiba Haiozi, Metamorphisized by Daudi. O and Nairobi Apparel District by Junior Orina, who aim to change the narrative on Kenyan street wear.
Introducing Kelele Kollectiv
To many, live music albums are a lost art. The organic nature of different sounding artists coming together and creating a natural sonic genus doesn’t come easy. This train of thought highlighted Silk Sonic’s origins and their inherent chemistry, a similar story to Kelele Kollektiv’s.
Turunesh Is Igniting East Africa’s Alternative Music Scene
Singer/Songwriter Turunesh oozes East African allure, ranging from her Tanzanian and Ethiopian roots and upbringing and oscillating all the way to her artistic influences. After a mini hiatus from the music scene, she endowed us with her latest single “Cigarette” in early June - since her last release back in 2019.
GONDWANA TEASES THEIR UPCOMING EP ‘SEASONS’ WITH LEAD SINGLE ‘WECHE’
Gondwana KE is known for their authentic African sounds across many dance floors in Nairobi and are now marking their 30th release with ‘Weche’ produced by Under Bridges' Punk Mbedzi and Gondwana’s resident Dj/Producer Euggy and performed by Akoth Jumadi.
In Conversation With Bakhita
One thing about Kenyan artists? They don’t like to be boxed in. Especially not when they have so much to offer. One of the ones who’s really stood out to me in the past year is Bakhita, who labels herself as a multi- disciplinary artist.As a multidisciplinary, all her talents/skills posses different colored threads that form into an all encompassing rainbow woolen ball
Meet Mawinch
Shrap the movement has a substantial number of affiliates, associates and proteges; but only a specific few have been at the forefront, propelling the machine forward since its beginning until now. Among others, Mawinch is one of the very first people that comes to mind.
ADA Records Sets An Electrifying Pace For Their Upcoming EP Release, "The Pyramid Project"
The PYRAMID PROJECT is a live band formed by some of Kenya’s foremost musicians.
Janice Iche Is On Her Way Back After A Much Needed Hiatus, And Doing Better
The dynamite artist and activist has been up to a lot since her last drop "So Tired" late last year, and the proof is in the music.
Nah Eeto Fires An Alarm With New Drop “D.R.U.M”ft. Ssaru
In anticipation of her upcoming EP, Nah Eeto has blessed us with the fiery D.R.U.M feat. Ssaru.
Nu Nairobi: 5 Years Later
Celebrating Nu Nairobi 5 years on.
