Udulele New Release: OLOLOKWE - EP REVIEWBy Kosiso NwachukwuTue Dec 05 2023Photo courtesy of YouTubeThis is the cover art for the debut EP "Ololokwe," Kenyan singer and guitarist Udulele aka Father of soulful benga.Share to:
Benga Music: Kenya’s Greatest Musical ExportBy | 11/16/2023 | GenresThough the origin of the sound is known, the name BENGA remains a matter of speculation. Some say, it was derived from Obengo, the name of the mother of the legendary Benga musician D.O. Misiani. Another believes that the word was first used in the song, Monica Ondego, by the Ogara Boys from the 1963 Ketebul Label.
UMOJA x Udulele x JO BISSA: Ugali Disco (feat. Muhonja x Steve Biko)By | 9/11/2024 | ReviewsUgali Disco, a disco-styled single by the Dutch duo Umoja, Jo Bissa, and Udulele, featuring Muhonja, Steve Biko, and Michael Ongaro is worth a spot on your repeat playlist.
GENRE SPOTLIGHT: Benga In Zimbabwe - SunguraBy | 8/13/2025 | GenresFrom Kenyan Benga to Zimbabwean Sungura, this high-energy, guitar, and hi-hat-driven sound continues to evolve, blending contemporary styles with artists like Alick Macheso and Mark Ngwazi keep it alive in Zimbabwe’s modern music scene.
Nyatiti: Kenya Enchanting Musical TreasureBy | 9/14/2023 | InstrumentThe Nyatiti is not just another musical instrument to the litany of African musical instruments. It's a symbol of Kenyan culture and heritage.
The Amazing Igbo Culture and MusicBy | 8/3/2023 | GeneralIgbo music relies heavily on percussion instruments, and the traditional musical landscape incorporates various musical instruments. The Igbo people use musical instruments not only for creating music but also as a means of communication with both humans and spirits.