Kenyan rapper Henry Ohanga, popularly known as Octopizzo, has issued a fiery statement criticizing public figures for remaining silent as Kenyans continue to grapple with mounting social and economic challenges. Silence in the Face of Suffering On Monday, February 23, 2026, Octopizzo took to his social media platforms to call…
Lagos, Nigeria – Thirty years after his passing, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammy Awards, becoming the first African artist to receive the accolade since its introduction in 1963. A Pioneer of Afrobeat Kuti, alongside drummer Tony…
Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi has issued a stern warning to citizens, urging them not to allow artists back into the public eye, claiming that performers are prioritizing personal profit over the country’s welfare. Speaking on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Kimambi cautioned that artists are seeking attention to monetize their popularity…
A new report by Amnesty International has accused the Kenyan government of deploying digital tools to suppress public dissent during the 2024–2025 Gen Z–led demonstrations. The protests, which were largely driven by opposition to the Finance Bill, reportedly resulted in 128 deaths, 83 enforced disappearances, and more than 3,000 arbitrary…
Kenyan activist Bob Njagi, who was detained in Uganda alongside fellow activist Nicholas Oyoo for 38 days, has broken his silence on the inhumane conditions of their captivity particularly the so-called “fridge” where they were allegedly held. In a press briefing on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Njagi described their ordeal…
Human rights activist and presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi has accused the Kenyan government of mounting a campaign of threats, harassment, and intimidation aimed at derailing his 2027 presidential ambitions. In a statement issued on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Mwangi alleged that the state is orchestrating a deliberate effort to discredit…