Author: Frank Njugi
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Go well, Rasna Warah
No account in regards to Kenyan letters and writing can be credibly written in which Rasna Warah won’t feature. As one of the central markers of Kenyan Journalism, here was one whose style of commentary on issues was arresting, and will always remain original to me. When I became a journalist, Rasna Warah was not…
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Beyond Nairobi’s Shadow: Ace Bornzilla’s Vision for Naivasha’s Musical Renaissance
In his Odinare Rap Challenge entry, Naivasha based rapper, Ace Bornzilla, makes a declaration, “Toka Vasho finest hip-hop beat assassin nimesign”, a declaration one might mistake for the usual verbosity hip-hop artists throw around in an attempt to portray a bravado that they might not necessarily possess. In this case however, Bornzilla is not just…
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Debunk Speaks To Kabubu Mutua
Kabubu Mutua’s work reveals a writer who is keen on telling Kenyan stories. His work explores the nuances of life in Kenya through the lens of characters inspired by his upbringing in Machakos County. In 2022, Kabubu was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Peters Fraser and Dunlop Queer Fiction Prize for his novel…
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The Duality of Wangechi: ‘Emotional Gangster’ Album Review
Since Wangechi stepped into the Kenyan rap scene with her unique flow and energy, and lyrics containing a confessional frankness, she has on occasion been tipped as the artist to challenge the hegemony of male rappers in the industry. Her first two projects, the mixtape Consume: Chakula Ya Soul, and EP Don’t Consume if Seal…