Kenya has one of the most dynamic music scenes on the continent. From the ohangla traditions of western Kenya to the afropop and arbantone coming out of Nairobi’s streets, the range is extraordinary. Aipate has been covering Kenyan music since 2015 — artists, albums, live shows, and the culture around them.
Features & Lists
Curated long-reads about the local music scene.
The Nairobi Live Music Circuit
A nightlife-focused guide to the best live music venues in Nairobi right now — from The Alchemist and Muze to Geco Cafe and Dagoz, plus upcoming gigs.
Top 20 Kenyan artists based on Spotify Monthly Listeners
Millennials and Gen Zs have embraced Spotify as a way of listening to music. The question is… how well are Kenyan Artists doing on the streaming platform? We ranked those in the top 20.
10 Nairobi Bands to See Live
From jazz ensembles to afro-fusion outfits — the Nairobi bands worth catching at a live show in 2025.
Kenyan Juice: Best Kenyan Songs on Spotify
Aipate’s curated Spotify playlist — a blended selection spanning the many styles that make up the Kenyan sound.
11 New Ohangla Songs to Listen to
Ohangla is one of Kenya’s most vital live music genres. Here are the songs to know right now.
Tracing the Evolution of Kenya’s Music Recording Industry
An article providing an overview of the recording industry in Kenya. It looks at its historical development as well as some of the leading recording studios and labels.
Kenyan Music Playlist
Kenyan Artists on Aipate
Some of the Kenyan artists with the most coverage on Aipate:
Nyashinski · Khaligraph Jones · Bien · Nikita Kering’ · Coster Ojwang · Adoyo Afrique · Caleb Awiti · Tetu Shani · Eric Ananda · Prince Indah · Passy Joe · Karun · Fena Gitu · Wanja Wohoro.
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