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With the new year and new energy around us, this episode brings you a wide selection of music from all across Africa. The aim of the episode is to refresh the diversity that the show has while at the same time introducing you to some new artists and songs.  Also, stick around for the PSA at the end of the episode.  The playlist; 1. Hallo - Wakadinali2. Naacha - Official Carpoza ft Cat P3. I Like it - Amaarae4. Fireflies - Mau From Nowhere5. Olivine - Mwami6. Seminar in Tokyo - Ondara7. Moonlight - Jinku, See Through Solomon & Khan Khalii Links  Mau From Nowhere - https://www.instagram.com/maufromnowhere/ AA Side by Mwami - https://open.spotify.com/album/2zcsqTWzsWlCDn9M2pnzvr?si=RR-ZhmnyQ0qYI25MD965jg Ondara - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMhOsQF2wHkDZC1CMlduvfw Support the show  - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/otbpodke Out The Booth podcast on all channels - https://linktr.ee/outTHEboothpodcast

An episode reviewing the 2022 most streamed song in Kenya list released by Apple and playing songs from the 30 Kenyan album series.  Check out the series here - https://www.tiktok.com/@otbpodke?lang=en Music featured in this episode ; Stacatto – Jivu Lotto – Jivu On my way – Jinku, Wendy Kay, Dez, Supersun Tena Na Tena Jinku, Swahili Papi, DEZ & Wendy Kay  Strictly Catha – King Kerby, Mr Lu, RVMP Dizaina – Mr Lu, King Kerby, Chevy Kev, Lukorito Nipe Mji – Kaa La Moto, H-art The Band Disko Vumbi – Kaa La Moto, Escobar Babake Promise – Elsy Wameyo Nilotic – Elsy Wameyo I know you got soul – Nu Fvnk Ochestra’s Quiet - Wamugunda Pingu za Maisha – Dorphanage. Murathe Ngigi, Liboi, Lexas Msahiri, Karembo, Kikete FM Satisfaction – Nabiswa Wanyama Beautiful Day – Nabiswa Wanyama No idea – Tunji Ex Files – Tunji Facts – Karu Black Chocha Donga – Thayu Mwas ft Hotbox Music Mali ya polisi – Muki Rai

A playlist episode highlighting songs from the #30KenyanAlbums series on TikTok.  Checkout the series here - https://www.tiktok.com/@otbpodke?lang=en Songs in this episode :  Ngori – Funk Avenue City Girls – Funk Avenue   Mbele – Ivy Alexander, Wambura Mitaru Sina Noma – Ivy Alexander, Noel Nderitu   Curatin call – Mathai Njama Nemisis – Mathai Njama   I Wish – Olivia Ambani, Mathai Njama - The Awakening Album by Olivia   Taratibu – Jemedari Falling – Jemedari   Na Hii Roho – Bendi Huru King Size ya jana – Bendi Huru   Hatima – Musa Kiama, Bene Double Trouble Deep Down – Musa Kiama   Barbara Wangui – IDK Barbara Wangui – Kanyoni   Alcohol – ESN, Andia Sande, Swahili Papi Hunnid Bands – ESN, Arabi, Benny Ali   Tusere – Mbuzi Gang, Ethic Rudi Nyumbani – Mbuzi Gang, Nina Roz   Hold on to the faith – Serro, Mutoriah Impilo Yami – Serro   Thika Ruiru – Djungle, Ayrosh Mbichwa Tu – Djungle, Deniro   Back-to-Back – Natty, Mando Switch – Natty, Mando   Sweet Manka – Elisha Elai, Marleen Xplastlaz Desire -  Marlene Xplastaz, Naiboi   Mood – Emma Cheruto Get Up – Emma Cheruto   Mirage – Trabolee, Boiblacc Legio Maria Freestyle – The Swamii, 2E, Boiblacc

A playlist episode featuring music from different artist catalogues. Featured songs include -  No Shame  - Mikel The Energy Day Light - Mikel The Energy ft Karun Only Human - Jinku, IkeN Bambi - EA Wave ft King Kerby HoneyBee - EA Wave, Wanja Wohoro Wait for me - Eduardo Omondi Cheza Ka Wewe - Chevy Kev, Mr Lu Bad Intentions - Harawa, Prxnce Body Language - Jason Kalinga Niwe - Kahvinya, Jason Kalinga Strictly Catha - Mr Lu, King Kerby, RVMP Too Strong - Mars Maasai, Chevy Kev Mabubu (Pressure Riddim) - Luka Chogo - Debe Bad Manners (Amapiano) - Dj IV Dondosa (Longombas Amapiano Tribute) - Nabiswa Wanyama Days Go By - Wendy Kay, M Rumbi So Strong - Blinky Bill, Shkyd Mirabelle - Don Ngatia Love and Other Drugs - Ukweli A real song - Jaaz Odongo, Taio Honey Toes - Dai Noma - We are the Posse, Cee L Nuke, Eduardo Omondi African Kids These Days - JustaBandwidth Forbidden Fruit - Le Ru Lies I told Me - Prisca Ojwang Wena - Thayu Mwas

When it comes to sports, the conversation is largely based on football, basketball, tennis, formula 1 and other physically involved activities. Here in Kenya, track and field events have been the major sporting events covered and appreciated by a large audience. Today we look at a different kind of sport, E-Sports. According to the records, the first E-Sports competition was held in 1972 at Stanford University. I would love to go on about all that was involved but I’ll do you one better and add a link to the article once this episode is uploaded. After all, you’re here to hear about how the Kenyan scene is. Before the pandemic, gaming parlours and competitions had begun pulling in large crowds and the parlours were even lauded as one of the more profitable businesses for budding entrepreneurs. It was through this that the E-Sports Federation of Kenya was formed. The competitions themselves brought to light a new form of income for the youth and players like Queen Arrow represented the country in more than one international competition. In terms of returns, the gaming parlours provided a lot of young people a better way to spend their time other than being involved in vices and other unnecessary habits. They also got to earn, well not all of them, the winners only – I don’t think participation trophies count when you lose 5 – 0 in FIFA. By 2021 the financial projections claimed that the industry would be worth over 50 million Kenya shillings. On today’s show, we speak with the Head of E-Sports at Jiwe Sports Eugene Mweri. He is also a mental health advocate and a broadcast journalist. We look at how the scene has evolved in the past few years, the Tusker nexters and other E-Sport competitions as well as get to know other projects he has been involved in. FEATURED MUSIC  1. Mmmh mmh - Maandy 2. Sirudi home - Maandy, Breeder LW 3. Wena - Thayu Mwas 4. Moment - Xtatic 5. Githambutha - Ayrosh, Xtatic 6. Ere Yo - Akoth Jumadi 7. Kama Kawaida - The Squad; Fena, Mayonde, Muthoni DQ, Kagwe Mungai 8. Balance - Jason Kalinga 9. Love, Respect, Repeat - Ayrosh, Ythera Music 10. Usiache Akemewe - Khaliraph Jones 11. Aki Wewe - Kwame Rigii 12. Tropkos Riddim - Xprso, Chevy Kev, Mars Maasai, Mr lu, Baby's Breath, Sookie 13. Mapema Ndo Best - Fatboy Gwash, K4Kanali 14. Kesho Kutwa - Ethan Muziki 15. Properly - Nyashinski, Femione Links - 

In this episode, you get to hear 3 songs sampled from different Kenyan albums across various genres. The show was recorded at Radio 254 during the weekly extra hours show that happens each Thursday from 2 to 4 Pm E.A.T.

Bakhita is a multidisciplinary artist who has built a remarkable reputation within the alternative Kenyan music scene. As a musician she refers to her genre as an alternative neo-jazz artist, her songs appeal to the mind and those looking to get meaning out of life. As a painter, she uses her artwork to express her outlook on the world and as a set designer, she uses music videos to spread the message in her music further. In this interview, she features Off The Cuff -  a pilot program by Radio 254, where Sophie and Wangechi have a conversation with her with regard to her music, her artistry and her vision for the scene she is involved in. LINKS You can watch the full stream from Radio 254 here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqT0_-SCIlM Listen to Bakhita’s music here - https://linktr.ee/BAKHITA Interact with the hosts :  Wangechi – https://twitter.com/WANGECHIIIII_ Sophie - https://twitter.com/SophieMunyaka Check out more from Out The Booth here – https://otbpodke.wordpress.com/ Bakhita –Instagram:  @lunarconciousness   Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAKHITA888 

This has been a great year for podcasting. We have seen a lot of improvement in the type of content that has been put out and we have also seen the growth taken on by some of the more popular shows. From international recognition to podcasters hosting live shows that fill out locations. A good sign for better things to come. Personally, I have been involved with the ADMI Digital Media Incubator a collaborative effort of Goethe-Institut, Jenga CCI, and the GIZ to mentor upcoming digital artists to create and distribute their work to online audiences. Involved in it were 60 individuals involved in podcasting, music, 2D animation, music production, and sound engineering. You already know where I land in this, yes I can sing very angelically… In this episode, you get to hear from Mwakaneno Gakweli and Rioba Maseke, Kenyan podcasters whom I got to work beside. Our conversation revolves around their lives before podcasting, getting involved in the GIZ incubator and what could be the future of podcasting in Kenya. Also, pardon the unmitigated puns throughout the conversation. Mwakaneno is the host of The Nairobi Podcast and Genesis podcast. The Nairobi podcast covers stories of different Kenyans with the hope of changing our conversations from being solely transactional. Genesis on the other hand covers the origin stories of businesses in Kenya by using history and sound. Rioba Maseke hosts Scenes and Coffee podcast which is mostly about society and culture. She is a communications personality who works in public speaking, adjudication and training.

In this podcast episode, Eugene has a conversation with Jackson Nakuwa and Mourine Apuu artists involved in the Turkana Sessions project. Turkana Sessions is a 10-track, live recorded music project by Content House Kenya. The project offers the listener a journey through the astounding culture and landscape of Turkana. It was recorded by the breathtaking shores of Lake Turkana, the pyramid hills of Eliye and the grass fields of Kerio. The project features Jackson Nakuwa, Mourine Apuu, Jackson Ekori, Elizabeth Korikel and Eddie Grey. Turkana Sessions is the third project from the Artists Xchange which brings together artists from Turkana and Nairobi. It follows the series The Flyest Wedding in Africa and Floating Flying. The three are part of the feature documentary - Turkana: Race for Resources set to be released in 2023. Jackson Nakuwa is one of Turkana’s most celebrated and respected musicians. An expressive storyteller who makes music out of his unique yet, grounded perspective. Since his inception into the scene in 2006, he has released over 14 albums covering social issues within Turkana and personal matters such as his undying love for Regina. Mourine Apuu is a proud talented creative, entrepreneur and web developer. Her music draws its influence from tradition and culture shared by the Turkana people coupled with her drive to improve their livelihoods. By using the tools, skills and opportunities availed to her community, Mourine aims at changing the perspectives of both her community and that of outsiders. Currently, she runs her website Apuu Zawadi an online gift shop, alongside being a stylist and musician.LINKS  Behind-the-scenes footage from Turkana Sessions - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb6_aWvwWagHGvREPLSGfH303gYDGz8Dc The Artist's Xchange programme - https://www.britishcouncil.org/east-africa-arts/projects/nana/the-artistes-exchange

In this episode, Robert Agengo joins Eugene on Radio 254 and they talk about Kenya's first Netflix branded series Country Queen. Also featured are Blessing Lung’aho and Vincent Mbaya (director) who also share their experience from filming the series and lessons from their lives in the Kenyan film industry.  Country Queen is a family drama series that tells the story of Akisa, a woman from a sleepy village who now leads a comfortable but complicated life in the city. Her dark past and complex relationship with the powerful and ruthless Sibala family sets a string of events with rippling consequences in motion. Directed by Vincent Mbaya, Tosh Gitonga and Brian Munene, the series also stars Melvin Alusa, Blessing Lung’aho and Nini Wacera in a thrilling tale that shows what happens when the past and present collide.Featuring a language mix of English and Swahili, Country Queen also explores themes like rural-urban conflict, inter-family relationships, betrayal, love and commitment, as well as the intersection of tradition, leadership, culture and capitalism. A prevailing theme of the show is also the pursuit of ambition in the face of loyalty to tradition and cultural historyRobert Agengo is a seasoned award-winning veteran Kenyan actor with a stronghold in the film industry. The casting director and events host is a professional boxer, rapper and guitarist. His major TV roles include featuring in Kenya’s first series on Netflix ‘Country Queen’ that launches on 15th July 2022. Other features include Zora, Mali, Sue na Jonnie, Kona, Makutano Junction, Changes, Taking the Flak, Suga 1 and Gloves of Love.—Extra Hours happens each Thursday from 2 to 4 PM, E.A.T on 254.radio . Radio 254 is a Kenyan online radio station that supports, promotes and shares strictly Kenyan music and content. Check out the website, app and social media channels today. LINKS Country Queen trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f86T7dB0uPQMore from Out The Booth - https://otbpodke.wordpress.com/

In this episode get to learn all there is about the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals, KSPCA from Ian Kiringa the Animal Welfare Officer. Also featured is guest host Moriah as she and Eugene have conversations with Ian on all the things you should know about animals. Started in 1912 as the East African Society for Prevention of Cruelty Against Animals, the organization has grown to become the number one contact for animal issues in Kenya. So far there are three main stations in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa with more being set up. Listen in to learn more. Remember to like, share, subscribe to and comment on your favourite interview parts.  LINKS KSPCA website - https://kspca-kenya.org/ More from Out The Booth blog - https://otbpodke.wordpress.com/

In this episode of the podcast, Eugene speaks to Kuiyu(@kuiyucreates) with regard to his upcoming album, working with Kipepeo Agency and finding his voice in music. The album #InBetween will be released on the 2nd of July and being his second body of work, Kuiyu is ready to open himself up to new experiences and audiences.As you listen to the interview remember to follow the podcast across different social media channels @otbpodke.Inquiries, music submissions and interview requests can be sent to otbpodke@gmail.com.LINKS Kuiyu – https://linktr.ee/kuiyuKuiyu ft Wambura Mbogo – Dizzy music video: https://youtu.be/G54eqFfVnLwKipepeo Agency – https://kipepeoagency.com/

In this episode of the podcast come and hear from Cecilia and Wairimu, the Kwenda Majuu Podcast hosts. Their podcast focuses on emigrating from Kenya with each host offering a different perspective. For this interview, Eugene has a conversation with them regarding podcasting in Kenya, finding a niche audience through TikTok and how they managed to connect between Kenya and Canada. Both hosts had individual podcasts before this one, Murder Ciru and My Basic Life podcast. This episode showcases how collaboration and willingness to try out new ideas can lead to greater discoveries. Being fast adapters, they have a TikTok page that works as their primary social outreach platform. Check out some of their videos here - Kwenda Majuu podcast on TikTokExtra Hours is a show hosted at Radio 254 a Kenyan-based online radio station. The show takes place each Thursday from 2 - 4 pm, E.A.T and can be streamed directly from the station's website or dedicated app. Check out the site here to learn more -Radio 254 websiteOut The Booth podcast on TwitterOut The Booth podcast on WordPress

Having released his latest project #ShadesOfBlack, Karu Black joins Eugene during the early-bird show on Radio 254 to talk about music, issues addressed in the album and what the future holds for him.  Listen to Shades of Black EP here - https://open.spotify.com/album/4yCF6Y8ysOQej3bPrGcmt0?si=ayuBionXRqy0yG51m5px8A Remember to share, comment on and subscribe to the podcast.  Check out the podcast social media channels @otbpodke Read - www.otbpodke.wordpress.com

Thayu Mwas, is a Nairobi-based musician who regards himself as an urban music composer making music for those who are reaching for greater things in life and getting through their daily hustle. In this interview, Eugene gets to find out where he found his unbound love for music and why he chose HipHop as the best medium for his expression. At the same time, they get to talk about life as a musician, dealing with comparison, finding and maintaining an identity as well as the music he has.   You can listen to more podcast episodes from your preferred streaming platform using this link - https://linktr.ee/outTHEboothpodcast   Interact with the podcast on Twitter - https://twitter.com/otbpodke   Send in music submissions, feature requests, and opinions on the show too - otbpodke@gmail.com

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In this episode listen to a diverse mix of Kenyan music from Okello Max, Baraka, HR The Messenger, Scar and more Kenyan musicians who have been keeping the industry alive through their own diverse catalogues and projects.  Submit your music to - otbpodke@gmail.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/otbpodke Read - www.otbpodke.wordpress.com  HR THE MESSENGER - https://www.youtube.com/c/HRTheMessenger

In this episode, you get to listen to music that has been submitted to the inbox and some new releases that have people talking. In addition to this, we talk about the latest releases from both Khaligraph and Trio Mio, Buruklyn Boyz recent Rave Report feature and look into other stories from around the Kenyan music scene.   Submit your music to - otbpodke@gmail.com   Twitter - https://twitter.com/otbpodke   Read - www.otbpodke.wordpress.com Links 1. Radio 254 - https://254.radio/ 2. Marri-Daddy mixtape - https://linktr.ee/MajorBeatAlert 3. Carbon Shades Entertainment - https://linktr.ee/carbon_shades

In this episode of Out The Booth podcast, you get to listen to music from Caleb Awiti, HR The Messenger, Mastar Vk, Chevy Kev, Emmanuel Jal and more. In addition to this, we talk about the musician's press kit, what to include in it, why it is the most essential document to have and look into the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast.  #otbpodke #kenyanpodcast #podcasts #africanpodcasts #outtheboothpodcast  Submit your music to - otbpodke@gmail.com   Twitter - https://twitter.com/otbpodke   Read - www.otbpodke.wordpress.com Links 1.    Emmanuel Jal - https://www.emmanueljal.com/new-page-2/ 2.    Full Full Condition 2 – https://linktr.ee/FullFullCondition 3.    High Rennaissance - https://spark.adobe.com/page/I8EJBXXvgZwDs/ 4.    Caleb Awiti - https://tangazamagazine.com/artists-to-watch/2020/6/30/artists-to-watch-rnb-crooner-caleb-awiti 5.    Sema Sole - https://tangazamagazine.com/artists-to-watch/2021/8/2/artists-to-watch 6.    The Musicians guide to an EPK (includes video) - https://www.indiemusicacademy.com/blog/how-to-make-an-electronic-press-kit-for-musicians 7.    Step by Step guide to creating your EPK - https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-make-a-free-electronic-press-kit-for-musicians-epic-step-by-step-guide/

In this episode, you get to listen to a review of significant events in the Kenyan music entertainment industry for the year 2021. Among the matters covered are Nikita Kerring’s award reaction, Sauti Sol’s Solo projects, Khaligraph showing respect for the industry and a lot more. In addition to this listen to music from Naomisia, Boutross, Didge, Musa Kiama, Wakadinali and more.   Submit your music to otbpodke@gmail.com Twitter – https://twitter.com/otbpodke #2021 #TheYearInReview2021 #KenyanMusic2021 #OTBpodke #OTB #OutTheBoothPodcast #ekgrdio