Music

In 2003, the Kenyan rap duo Mashifta released the track “System ya Majambazi,” using razor-sharp lyricism to critique how every stratum of society—from pastors and politicians to lawyers and parents—had become complicit in a corruption so pervasive it could only be described as a “system of thugs” (Timmons, 2018; Haugerud et al., 2024). The title … Read more

Every generation has its soundtrack, and every era finds its rhythm in the hands of the youth. From traditional ceremonies to viral anthems, Kenya’s musical story has always been shaped by its younger generation. Why? Because youth breathe life into culture—they take inherited sounds, add their twist, and turn them into movements. The result? A … Read more