South Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya Have Most R&B Listenership in Africa – Report
[Premium Times] “R&B has undergone a notable resurgence across the continent, with an average year-on-year growth of 13 per cent.”
Kenya: Kenya Inks Film Promotion Deal With Hollywood Invention Studios
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya has inked a deal in Los Angeles, California to bring Hollywood Invention Studios to Kenya.
Africa: AU’s Chief Envoy for Silencing Guns Urges Artists to Support Peace Efforts
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The African Union (AU) High Representative for Silencing the Guns in Africa, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has urged artists across the continent to utilize their talents in championing for peace amidst escalating conflicts in the re…
Kenya: Kenyan Fashion Label the Wakilisha Collection Unveils Their New Fall 2023 Collection At This Year’s New York Fashion Week
[Capital FM] New York-based Kenyan fashion designer and co-founder of The Wakilisha Collection, Justin Mungai, along with co- designer and CFO Linda Kieu and COO Gatere Kigamwa, unveiled their latest exciting collection in New York during the world fam…
Kenya: Multichoice Says Piracy Killing Local Entertainment Industry
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Multichoice has said that piracy in the country is killing the local entertainment industry.
Kenya: Kisumu Girls High School Closed Indefinitely After Students Rampage Over Entertainment Music
[Capital FM] Kisumu — Kisumu Girls High School has been closed indefinitely and students sent home.
Kenya: Tiktok to Open Kenya Office
[New Times] TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew says an office will be set up in Kenya to help coordinate the app’s operations in the continent, The Standard Kenya reports.
Kenya: Tiktok CEO Commits to Work With Authorities in Moderating Content
[Capital FM] Nairobi — TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has committed to play part in a joint working team with Kenyan authorities to moderate content on its platform.
Kenya: World’s Largest Floating Library, MV Logos Hope, Docks in Mombasa
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The world’s largest floating library has made its port of call at Mombasa’s Mbaraki wharf.
Kenya: Ruto to Officiate Maasai Cultural Festival at Sekenani Gate in Maasai Mara
[Capital FM] Narok — President William Ruto was set to officiate the Maasai Cultural Festival at the Sekenani Gate, Maasai Mara.