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Topic: Artists

Octopizzo, Butita, Itumbi clash over artists' rights after State House meeting

By Boniface Mithika   2026-04-04 11:06:33

Butita, Octopizzo and Itumbi clash publicly over artists’ rights, exposing deep rifts in Kenya’s music industry, with disputes over ownership, royalties, policy reforms and government involvement.

Artists rally to support veteran Patrick Mukabi's medical care with benefit exhibition

By Anjellah Owino   2026-03-31 13:03:20

Artists and curators have launched a benefit exhibition at Village Market to raise funds for veteran painter Patrick Mukabi’s medical care. His solo show Mali Safi is also ongoing.

Artists use light to unpack identity, reflection in Kibera showcase 'Let there be light'

By Anjellah Owino   2026-03-29 09:42:31

A duo exhibition in Kibera brings together 40 works by Jimmy Kitheka and Edgar Keng’ara, using different interpretations of light to explore memory, identity, guidance and personal reflection.

Six Kenyan artists unveiled for Base to Billboardz career accelerator programme

By Molly Chebet   2026-03-28 10:08:29

Unlike the past reality singing competition linked with the brand, Tusker Project Fame, B2B picked active musicians, who are already gaining a following, after a competitive process. 

32 budding artists to get mentorship, cash boost in fresh creative programme

By Elvis Ogina   2026-03-22 12:41:41

Thirty-two emerging Kenyan artists will gain mentorship, industry access, and financial support through the 2026 ELEV8 Live programme to help turn their talent into sustainable careers.

Artists in limbo as Nakuru's main theatre remains shut a year later

By Caroline Chebet and Daniel Chege   2026-03-01 18:49:37

Nakuru Players Theatre, standing at the heart of Nakuru City, is a shadow of its former self, isolated and its fields overgrown with grass with only one guard manning the abandoned playhouse.