Following her singles release of Ginya and Earthly Speaking in early February & late March respectively, the Uganda-based artist, Suzan Kerunen, fifth studio LP has been highly anticipated by fans. From Ashes We Rise is a collaborative multilingual effort which boldly tells our African story. The stories consist of our African triumphs, battles and more victories to come. The album…
One step at a time… I guess! It’s no secret that for many years the Recording Academy, commonly known as the Grammys, has regrettably overlooked the inclusion of African artists within its illustrious award ceremonies. Traditionally, these artists have been grouped together under the generic label of ‘global music’. African music genres, such as Soukous, Makosa, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Juju, Fuji,…
A team of archaeologists has been barred from conducting excavations in Egypt’s renowned Saqqara necropolis, a significant burial ground located south of Cairo and home to the Egypt’s oldest pyramid, due to a contentious exhibition which sparked condemnation from Egyptian Authorities. This ban adds onto the ongoing debate surrounding the portrayal of ancient Egypt and its cultural heritage. The ban…
Regenerative Fashion! By this point in time, you have probably already heard of sustainable fashion, it is the big word around town. Now, we dare you to think bigger. Look one step further. Think Regenerative Fashion. Regenerative Fashion refers to apparel made from fabrics that support circularity either through the used economy by upcycling materials otherwise discarded or through soil-to-soil…
Thanks to TikTok, the beauty industry has been sent into an overdrive of trends to try, not only from the comfort of your home but also onto the runways and magazine spreads. Constantly on a daily basis, there’s a new beauty reel to jump onto. And I would do anything to look 10 plus years younger without any surgical procedure.…
KCB Bank Kenya has invested a whopping KES 150 million into the 2023 World Rally Championship [WRC] Safari Rally. That’s right folks, they’re putting their money where their mouth is, showing their unwavering support for sports development and youth empowerment. Buckle up, because this is going to be one heck of a ride! As the Official Financial Partner of the…
In a world often marred by shadows’ might, classical melodies emerge. They are beacons of light caressing souls and igniting our imaginations, temporarily freeing us from trouble’s grip. Yo-Yo Ma! The Grammy award winning renowned cellist was here and he put our souls at ease at the Kenya National Theatre on June 7, 2023 leaving those who attended forever enchanted.…
I am embarking on a new journey. A journey from relaxed hair, now reverting to my natural mane. I haven’t been natural for over 10 years plus. And saying that I am excited is an understatement. I have watched YouTube videos, stalked hair influencers and spent long nights surfing through TikTok videos and finally got influenced by the natural hair…