On December 28, 2025, the Borana Oromo community marks a poignant milestone—35 years since the passing of Abdullahi Jirma, the iconic singer, guitarist, and poet whose melodies continue to echo across generations in Kenya and Ethiopia. Born in 1949 in Odha, Moyale, Marsabit County, Kenya, Abdullahi Jirma emerged from humble beginnings as a visionary artist […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The Kenyan music scene is reeling from the heartbreaking loss of Betty Bayo, the revered Kikuyu gospel artist whose soul-stirring anthems like “Siyabonga” and “Jemedari” inspired millions. Bayo, aged just 42, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi following a valiant fight against hypertension and leukemia. Her […]
– Insights on Family, Career, and Future Collabs with Sister Teni In the ever-evolving world of Nigerian music, where speculation often runs rampant, Afro-house sensation Niniola Apata has stepped forward to address swirling rumors about her personal life. The 38-year-old singer, best known for her infectious hits like “Maradona,” has firmly denied claims of a […]
•Marks Historic Milestone for MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea In a vibrant fusion of dancehall and global pop energy, the electrifying anthem “Shake It To The Max (FLY)” by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea has stormed onto the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 91 for the week ending May 31, 2025. This […]
•Rapper Acquitted of Two Felony Assault Charges After Three-Week Trial ___________________ After a high-profile three-week trial, rapper A$AP Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, has been found not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The verdict comes after he was accused of firing a gun at his former friend […]
