“If today was my last day,” the first line on Matthew West’s ‘While I Can’ struck my nerves hard, and for a moment I wondered, “Is Matthew OK?” Such a question, right at the start of a song is a bit uncomfortable, and arguably provoking. Truth be told, even on a bad day, you don’t … Read more
Love, is beautiful. A mental image of love, in its purest form, consists of an array of beautiful flowers, a serene environment, a red love heart shape, the deepest laughter or an ear to ear smile. In film, it is depicted in slow motion to capture the emotions that accompany it. Oftentimes however, an encounter … Read more
There’s a certain kind of hope, written on the sky. It’s defiant, never dies out. Men and animals lean on it, the weakest and strongest alike. But its a hope with a thick skin, known to be insensitive – to some. This is the hope for rain. One thing is for sure: it won’t ever … Read more
You’ve probably seen Ariel Fitz on her viral TikTok Christian reels, playing dual roles of herself, and her guardian angel. If so, you’ll agree – she’s entertaining, and very much relatable, right? Virtually every modern-day Christian can find some semblance of their daily life struggles on Ariel’s skits. Haven’t seen her yet? Well, Ariel Fitz … Read more
More often in gospel and other genres, background singers (BGVs) don’t get the attention of the audience; everyone eyes on the popular lead artists. But despite this, singing in the background can be the perfect launch pad for new singers. It offers mentorship from the lead artist, new connections to other artists, exposure and a … Read more
Men of Soul Kenya is an acoustic ensemble of five independent, recording and live artists, namely: Ciano Maimba, Isaac Kimani, Kato Change, Noel Nderitu, and Manasseh Shalom. It’s not your everyday type of band. The quintet stands out for its distinctive musical ensignia of laid-back rhythm and blues (rnb), far from the mainstream, and often … Read more
Emancipation is a poem exposing the backscenes of a writer’s mind. This scene depicted here is a battle between a writer, worn out by despair, and his exhausting project.
Picture this: in the chill of the night, a fifteen year old wakes up to blue lights flashing through her bedroom window. What’s happening around here, she must wonder. She rushes outside, and is met by six fallen faces of men in uniform. It suddenly begins to feel somber. She darts back inside the living … Read more
Adawnage, the Kenyan gospel band is popularly known for its landmark songs Naomba and Uwezo. Since it’s inception, the band has demonstrated savvy talent and skill in both songwriting and music production. Take Uwezo for one, a song fitting for the troubles of figuring out life and love. The song starts with a catchy, emotive … Read more
Stories and Songs debuted onto our screens in 2020, right in the glare of the COVID-19 pandemic, with (you guessed it) jovial stories and uplifting worship songs. Amidst the turmoil and uncertainties of the pandemic, their weekly YouTube broadcast ‘Worship Wednesday’ kept hope pretty much alive in Kenya and beyond. Their bond of friendship was … Read more