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  Spit Kalesah, formerly known as Spit Mmoja, is a distinguished hip-hop and rap artist hailing from Kenya, born in the serene landscapes of Kericho. Drawing inspiration from acclaimed artists such as Khaligraph Jones, Burna Boy, Drake, and Cassidy, Spit Kalesah discovered his passion for music during his formative years in high school. His musical journey began as an expressive outlet and evolved into a profound desire to resonate with listeners on a deeper level. After an impactful start in music, Spit Kalesah embarked on a hiatus from 2018 until 2022, during which he meticulously honed his craft, envisioning his brand to transcend the realms of conventional music. His aspirations extend beyond creating melodies; he aims to leave an indelible mark on his audience, fostering connections and evoking emotions through his artistry. Having graced the screens of Citizen Radio's revered show, "Mambo Mseto," Spit Kalesah gained significant visibility, amplifying his presence wi...

  The fiesta mashariki festival is a vibrant platform for creativity, music and art that connects creatives from various backgrounds to showcase the best in musical performances and other art exhibitions on a quarterly platform of scheduled concerts in major towns regionally across Kenya and East African region. The festival was established in 2022 from the existent need of uniting creatives and sharing a common platform for artists and art enthusiasts to accelerate the growth and development of the creative enterprise sector as well as curating unique music and art exhibition experiences for fans around the country. The fiesta festival gives opportunity to established and budding artists to present their best craft and to interact with fans and audiences on multiple platforms both physical and online. The theme of the festival is inspired by current trends, opportunities and challenges encountered by artists and society at large. The fiesta mashariki concerts held in open an...

  Jackline Lenges popularly known as Jeyxl Kenya is a Kenyan Afro-fusion and Swahili recording and performing artist with a passion for artistic expression of her ideas through her music which is inspired by real life situations and the day to day experiences of not just self but the community which she reflects through her musical craft. JeyXl was born and brought up in the Kenyan coastal region, Mombasa a place famed as the melting pot of many coastal cultures that have influenced African music to a large extent. Jeyxl discovered her passion for music at a tender age while still pursuing her elementary education but proactively started doing music professionally in March 2019. She was inspired and influenced by great musical legends, Suzzana Owiyo of Kenya and Lady Jaydee of Uganda among others. Her debut cover song, enjoyed positive reception from her fast growing fan base that loves her prowess with Swahili soft rhyme and wordplay and the simplicity in her musical style. ...

  Kenyan recording and performing artist Edwin Otieno, popularly known by his stage name Blu Tyger is a creative force to reckon with in the music arena. The singer, song writer and rap artist was born and raised in Nairobi, the metropolitan city and melting pot of diverse cultures that influenced Blu Tyger’s perspective in life and art which is clearly evident in his music. As a young boy, Blu Tyger’s passion for music was inspired by his friends and artists he grew up listening to on the radio such as Tupac and other hip-hop icons in the world. Initially, his passion for music and art drew him to pursue his interests in music and entertainment, first as a dancer while still a teenager. Working closely with friends to nurture his dancing talent, Blu Tyger realized that he could also blend rhymes and creatively rap and make music and he started to venture more into that with support from friends and his family too. Blu Tyger’s   first song was recorded and produced by Prod...

  Kenyan rapper Reassess Teejay, born Trevor Thiriri has always been reflective about the state of affairs in the day to day livelihoods of people living in his community and   of the society at large. Tapping into his passion for music from a tender age of nine, Reasess found himself influenced by the hiphop music and culture by legendary hiphop icons like Ice Cube and Dr Dre among others whose style was globally acclaimed. With a pursuit to follow his dream and explore his growing passion for music, Reassess explored different hiphop subgenres while in his high school and discovered that he could channel his thoughts and creativity trough this hiphop medium. Locally in Kenya, Reasses was influenced by the likes of Kalamashaka, Bamboo, Abbas, Octopizzo and others that got massive airplay on local radio stations such as Kiss fm and others. Growing up in the Eastlands part of Nairobi, Reassess experienced both the good and the tough in New Njiru town in the East of the city w...

  Mwenyeji Spikes is a creative director, published author and a literary enthusiast with a passion for development in Africa. With a management and HR background, Spikes is engaged with the art-preneurs community in Nairobi, Kenya on multiple fronts in endeavors to spur growth in the creative enterprise industry in East Africa. Through collaborative networking Spikes has established a vibrant platform for artists and other stakeholders by co-founding,   PumziAfrika (Pumzi Hub) , a creative collective agency that serves the goal of uniting artists and creating opportunities for enterprise in art. Spikes is passionate about the unity and development agenda in Africa. Sharing forward ideologies on the Blackhotfire weekly podcast, the  54 correspondence podcast show,  he aspires to bring the unity for progress agenda closer to the local conversation trail on and off social media and offline platforms. With a flair for writing, Spikes has actively been engaged with coll...