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Topic: Artists

Kenyan artists, creatives get boost from fresh sector-focused financing model

By Elvis Ogina   2025-12-07 15:03:07

A new joint initiative has introduced tailored financing solutions to help Kenyan creatives access capital and overcome long-standing funding barriers.

Suno, Warner Music strike landmark deal to pay artists for AI-generated music

By AFP   2025-11-26 12:26:12

Suno and Warner Music Group have struck a landmark agreement settling a copyright lawsuit and creating a licensing model that allows artists to opt in and earn from AI-generated music.

PHOTOS: Final journey begins for Betty Bayo as family, friends, fellow artists gather

By Raymond Muthee   2025-11-20 12:06:19

Mourners, including prominent gospel artists and family members, gathered at Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home to bid farewell to gospel singer Betty Bayo ahead of her burial.

Reprieve for artists as royalty management body secures new license

By Juliet Omelo   2025-10-20 20:39:24

The renewed license by the Kenya Copyright Board (Kecobo) will see the society collect the royalties and distribution in the music and audio-visual sectors across the country.

Tanzanian and Kenyan top artists compose songs in honour of Raila legacy

By James Wanzala   2025-10-19 09:22:41

From Christina Shusho to Ken Wa Maria, melodies echo Kenya’s farewell mood, celebrating Raila Odinga’s reformist spirit, resilience and Pan-African dream.

Kenya's hidden rock revolution: Artists redefining African alternative music

By Boniface Mithika   2025-10-11 13:11:07

Kenya’s rock scene thrives underground, driven by passion and rebellion despite little mainstream support.