Jegede is officially back with a new tune Wakilisha featuring Namelss, Jerry Ogalo, Big Pin, Daddy Andrew, Stivo Simple Boy, Fundi Frank and Vdj Jones. It also features an introduction by comedian Dj...
Go Behind The Scenes on Jegede’s #Wakilisha!
How The Remy Martin Mixologist Competition Is Improving Your Drinking Experience!
The amazing cognac brand, Remy Martin, recently launched its first Mixologist competition in Kenya that empowered barmen and women to show off their cocktail-making skills. They specifically chose...
Get LIT at #ForTheCulture
The more events that come out and feature exclusively Kenyan artists, the better! We have profiled the #Thursdaze event at 1824 and today we are bringing you #ForTheCulture which went down a couple...
Boondocks Gang Did Not Come To Play!
When the crew Boondocks Gang came to the scene we were all a bit shocked with how crass and crude their lyrics were. But just like we did with Ethic, Sailors and Ochungulo Family we got on board!...
Duane Stephenson Lights Up The 254!
As we have stated in the past, Kenya is reggae country. This was certified as fact during a recent reggae concert that was held in the country that saw Duane Stephenson, Da'ville and other local...
Ochungulo Family – They Don’t Need Mainstream Media – The Internet Is Their Playground!
As you can imagine when the members of the Ochungulo Family (which means Ants in Luo) told their parents that they were pursuing a career in music, that they weren’t happy. You can only continue to...
Jah Cure is Out To Heal The World
The world was introduced to Jah Cure aka Iyah Cure in March of 97 when he released the single "King In This Jungle" which was produced by Beres Hammond who would later become his mentor. He remained...
#KCBKarenMasters Was All The Way LIT!
The second KCB Karen Masters happened not a long while ago. In the words of the tournament director, it can be described as a "distinctly African tournament designed to promote the game of golf in...
#LIT360 Investigates: Nigerian Artists Dominating Kenyan Airplay??
Let us start by establishing some facts: Foreign music (primarily that that originates from Nigeria and Tanzania) receives more airplay than homegrown talent Without as much exposure as their...
Shamir Is Authentic Kenyan Reggae!
We were going to start this by saying that we mean no offense to some other Kenyan artists who try and force a Jamaican accent when they are making reggae music, but then again that wouldn't be...
Wendy Kemunto Gets Inspired By Asa!
When you google the name "Wendy Kemunto" the results that come up are extremely heartbreaking. As more stories continue to emerge about women who have been traumatized by men who have beat them,...
“F#$k Khaligraph” By Kyki! She Minces No Words!
Kyki caught the attention of the hip hop industry when she released her diss track "F#$$% Khaligraph." With her flow and bars, it was very difficult to ignore her talent. What most of you don't...
Nadia Mukami – Woman On The Rise
It is hard to imagine that this vocally skilled young lady has only been active in the music scene for a year. The command that she has over her voice is not something that you born with, it takes a...
Magix Enga Opens Up On LIT Meets
You know him from hits like "Dundaing," "Kidege" and most recently "Fire." Two of the ones we listed we actually feature some vocals from the producer himself. We go behind the beat to find out...
LIT Meets Congo and Kenya All In One
The beautiful Alicios t0ok type out of her very busy schedule to sit down with us to discuss the influence that her two loves have had on her music. When we say love, we mean the two countries she...
Mejja Breaks Down the Hustle and Bustle of Becoming Successful
The guy has many names, from Mejja to The lyrical genius to a straight up comedian "Okwonko" - it is evident that he fits all the above and then some. One thing he is not usually credited for whether...
Mejja Tells His Story
Cate took us to the Westside with UB and now she is taking us to the East with the one and only Mejja. He is known for giving us those catchy tunes while still being able to tell a story and keep...
Ben Cyco and Wanjiru Njiru Are Couple Goals!
We fell in love with these two the minute they came out as a couple. Their love story is a simple one, they met in Church and the rest is history - they have been going strong for four years now....
Alemba’s Climb To The Top!
When Gospel MC and artist left the country for a new experience in the States, many thought that was the end of his music career. Little did we know while he was out there in a faraway land he never...
Victoria Kimani Is Giving Us Some Love!
The States have Beyonce, Nigeria has Yemi Alade and we've got our own queen in Victoria Kimani! The certified member of African Musical royalty took time from her busy schedule to sit down with our...
Usipime Naiboi! Play His Music!
He first burst onto the scene as "Rap Damu" but we now know him a Naiboi. If you didn't know his origin story this stems mainly from the fact that his first on-stage persona was rooted deep in hip...
One On One With Romain Virgo….. No One Can Stop Reggae!
Can you imagine that the reggae star was once in a television choir competition? That is where he rose to prominence! Actually, when you hear his rendition of "Stay With Me" originally by Sam Smith...
Mbosso Is The Real Comeback Story!
Other than Justin Timberlake, can you name the other members of N*sync? If that one is hard, what about the members of B2K - other than Omarion of course. When it comes to boy bands and breakups the...
Jameni, Hodari!
When Mbosso dropped off the face of the earth after the split of the Yamoto (the group behind the hit "Nitakupwelepweta") many people thought that he would never resurface. But boom! Rayvanny of...
Get Your Fire Waist On!
When you hear the beginning of Fire Waist you cannot help but get up from your seat and start dancing! Even if you are in seated in the library or in the office you'll do a bit of a shake in your...
Lizer On The Beat!
If you have danced to a track from the +255 then it is highly likely that our man Lizer produced it! He is on #LIT360 this week to teach us about how he has managed to scale the heights his career have taken him so far!
Syd: Back With A Bang
He first burst onto the music scene with hits like "Chacha," "Guardian Angel" and "Msamaha" before he decided to build his business and focus on family. Now, if we need to be the ones to tell you...
#10YearsOf Muthoni Drummer Queen
Margret Thatcher famously once said, "If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman." This may not have been the words that Muthoni Drummer Queen turned to for...
Phy and Don J Bring The Heat!
Winner of Maisha superstar and fellow record label signee Don J are with the LIT360 this week on LIT Meets! Beyond sharing the same record label these two have a lot in common and you can cut...
JI Wa Kidato Is Back!
Finding a Bongo King to fight our noisy neighbors Tanzania, and with 'Kidato Kimoja' our dreams were finally answered! Unfortunately, he disappeared from the scene before he could amplify the success...
Redefining Fabulous – ATEMI!
People have likened her vocal poweress to that of Miriam Makeba, Angie Stone and even Jill Scott. We would like to state very categorically that these people are wrong, there is only one Atemi Oyungu...
Atemi Is Back and She’s Romantic!
There is a very bad rumor that romance is not intrinsically African. Heh! Atemi and Nameless put that rumor to rest making it fake news! Their new jam gives you all the feels, you find yourself...
Coming Up On Lit Meets: Viola Karuri!
The songstress or 'audio engineer' as she frequently calls herself is on the scene this week on Lit Meets! She breaks down the highs and the lows of being in the music business and the special things she does to ensure she stays at the top of her game.
Trina Mungai Is On The Scene!
"Always a bridesmaid and never a bride" it depends on how you look at life but this can be seen as a blessing and a curse. For Trina it has been a blessing; she has been in the music industry for a...
LIT Meets #TheBaddest Redsan!
The man of the hour! Talk of the town! #LIT360 meets Redsan and we are bringing you the scoop that you won't get anywhere else! After being in the game for over 20 years, he knows a thing or two...
Miss Karun Talks Camp Mula, Motherhood and Everything in Between!
On Lit Meets this week, we catch up with singer and songwriter Miss Karun and she gets candid about her current space in life, her dream collaborations, the Camp Mula break up, her fashion...
LIT MEETS: Miss Karun Lets Us In
Catch up with the show this Thursday as singer and songwriter, Karun (formally of Camp Mulla), gives an update of her career and tells us what else she does, beyond being an artist on stage. She also...
Femi One Puts A Feminine Spin On The Rap Game
New age hip hop in Kenya is dominated by men. Khaligraph Jones, King Kaka and Octopizzo have carved a few frame for themselves. But what of the women? We've had Petra on the show who has talked...
Femi One Takes Over LIT Meets!
Even on her worst day, this babe is still killing it! Being a female emcee in the rap game in this country is a tough challenge but Femi One does it without breaking a sweat. She got her big...
Ngeli Ya Ngenge Superstar JuaCali!
When you think about Kenya's greats in the international and local scene the Godfather of Ngenge has to be among the top! Reason being, the same way the Congolese have Lingala and South Africans have...
Mayonde Just Keeps Killin’ It!
When Mayonde stepped on the scene instantly Kenya took notice, she is special and you can't deny it. Her love for music came to life when she left high school and just wouldn't die. Like most...
Akothee AKA ‘The Walking Scandal’
To be so openly controversial is something not many people can live with. For Akothee -also known as the President of Single Mothers or Madame Boss- living controversially might be a mission in...
Chronixx: Here Comes The Danger!
"An dem seh here comes trouble, here comes the danger" These days there are very few places you can go to in Kenya with music playing and not hear this song. Chronixx has taken the reggae scene...
Lit Meets: Gin Ideal And She’s Straight Up Real!
When you think about Gin Ideal the first thing that comes to mind is rhythm! Whether it is a slow beat or something to get you out on the dancefloor you will feel the meaning of the music in every...
Lit Meets: Art From The Heart — H_Art The Band
When you think of H_Art the band, you can't help but smile. There is something about their unique sense of style and sound that makes them seem so genuine. A quality that many would say is lacking...
H_art The Band Lays Down Their Style
Even if they're not on stage they’re recognizable from one kilometer away. They would say that this unique coordinated sense of fashion is a case of “artistic coincidence.” Whatever the...
LIT MEETS- Berita puts the soul in Afrosoul!
The one thing that strikes you the minute you meet Berita is how effortlessly she captures everyone's attention. It's more than just her quiet confidence; It's her ability to get you to...
LIT MEETS: Singleton and Beef At 1824
Club 1824 is our pick for LIT MEETS this week. Join our host Ciku Shire on #LIT360 as she gives you the most incisive review and why you should try out this joint. Listen to Chef Dennis...
LIT MEETS takes over 1824!
This week we are on Lang áta Road, at 1824 for LIT MEETS! Our host, Ciku together with chef Dennis Dungo will take you through their tantalising menus with a twist of Singleton. From their...
Lit Meets: The Sound of Music With Dan Aceda
In this episode, we bring you Dan Aceda, as he works on his fourth album and he talks to us about the mechanics of making his music as well as the challenges and inspirations. Giving people a...
Dan Aceda and Benga music on Episode 4
Dan is a Global Accelerator and he is also a Global Health Corps fellow which then means that he rightly owns the title of Crown Prince of Benga. He is a leading act when it comes to Benga...
Scotch and Grub- The Singleton experience
What is your favourite whisky? This week on LIT MEETS, we are on Singleton Street and we bring you recipes from remarkable mixologist, Kevin. So where exactly is this singleton street and...
Episode 3: We Are On Singleton Street!
We are all about discovering on #LIT360 and this week, we are on Singleton street! There are many things that you can do with your whisky including infusing in in your food! How? Let's meet on the show this Thursday at 10PM on NTV!
LIT MEETS: A Girl’s Gotta Do What a Girl’s Gotta do: Mercy Masika on The Colours of Her Life
When thinking about the Mwema, Nikupendeze, Shule Yako, Huyu Yesu hit-maker, colours are definitely not one of the things that you think about. This is expected because Mercy Masika has set herself...
This Week on Blast From the Past: The Genge Maestro, Jua Cali!
You probably just know him as the godfather of Genge. But did you know that Jua Cali started rapping at the age of 10 which means, has been on it for 28 years now? He is also a motivational...