Now, with the socials, rap battles have become even better, easier and interesting, we are already waiting or the next song to drop from Toxic lyrikali. Team Buruklyn boys is on fire though, I am at a crossroad for sure. Unfortunately, with Rab battles you have to be on that lingua, the new sheng, it’s like updating the Kenyan software. It is important every so often.

First we recognize the OG,S , the likes of khaligrapgh Jones, on Genge we have Nonini. Now the new guys are taking over, hit songs being used in campaigns. Relatable to a big population in Kenya. You have to “mbwekse” your way into Nairobi Governorship, only to not deliver and give away power. ‘Ni mbaaya!’

The fashion, entertainment, beauty, and food business is booming as long as you know where to look. The festivals are attracting big crowds, youths who are well read, aware and able to mobilize themselves, need I say check the June 2024 /25 demonstrations. A population you can’t afford want to ignore.

All these to say our creatives need better creative platforms, like indoor arenas, better renumeration from the Music Copyright Society of Kenya, and even better social protection policy adoption just to state a few. Kenya is a creative bomb that needs to be secured.

And just so you know “Kenya is ranked number one worldwide for social media consumption, with users spending an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes to over 5 hours daily on various platforms, according to 2026 reports and Players Time. This high engagement, often driven by youthful demographics and smartphone usage, positions Kenya ahead of countries like South Africa and Brazil. “

See you tomorrow for a weekly policy review, ‘utapenda.’