MOOKH MAG

04/04/2020

For all the bookworms out there, we hope you’re finally getting round to all those amazing reads you’ve been trying to make time for. While you’re at it, make sure you pick up Imbolo Mbue’s “Behold The Dreamers”. Read why in the link below!


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/behold-dreamers-compelling-passionate-and-brutal-all-right-places/

Ever since I discovered African authors in the way of Chimamanda's Half Of A Yellow Sun, I have developed a rather healthy obsession with African authors. Something is moving about picking up a book and discovering an incredibly familiar world between the pages. Witnessing African cities and people....

02/04/2020

Bey T blessed us with a debut album, Concept Vol. 1 and we must admit it was 🔥
Read a review of the album by Blair Odhiambo on the link below

Just over a year ago, Bey T (MC name The Truth) dropped the visuals for what-would-be (if it wasn’t already) hit song If they Dunno. Just a week before the release, she made it as one of the Top 10 finalists in Mr. Eazi’s emPawa 100 mentorship program, alongside Kenya gospel singer Nikita Kering...

30/03/2020

Your favorite artists have been blessing us with some fire quaran-tunes so we made a playlist with all the bops you need to add to your playlists!
What are you jamming to during this period? Let us know below 👇🏽

25/03/2020

In wake of the Coronavirus pandemic the reports we are receiving on our screens are becoming increasingly alarming. So, here are some things you can do during this quarantine period to help you get your mind off the gravity of things, if only for a little while. Link below!


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/how-get-around-covid-19-anxiety/

With more COVID-19 cases being reported globally, the world is continuing to shut down as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic the global community is currently facing. In an attempt to inhibit the spread of the virus, nations all over the world are encouraging their citizens to take on certain prac...

23/03/2020

Playing a mix of Gengetone tracks that have become club staples and newer drops as well as paying tribute to the original Genge sound with Jua Kali's Ngeli ya Genge, Huilly Huile set was the perfect party starter to get the crowd hyped for The Boiler Room X Ballentine's True Music party in Nairobi. Read more on the link below 👇🏽


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/dj-huilly-huiles/

2019 saw the Kenyan music scene undergo some kind of renaissance and as a result, the music scene in Kenya has never been more dynamic. From smooth RnB to hard-hitting hip-hop, Kenyan artists are making waves on a global scale and at the center of this incredible shift in music, was the sound coming...

21/03/2020

Hosted DJ Huilly Huille and Coco Em, on the second episode of Santuri East Africa they sit down with Arlen Dilsizian one of the founders of the Nyege Nyege Tapes record label and Nyege Nyege. On this episode of the podcast, they talk about the Nyege Nyege Team's unique mission to establish a project that showcases the transformations happening in contemporary African music. Link below!


https://mag.mookh.com/podcasts/santuri-signal-ss002-arlen-dilsizian-nyege-nyege-tapes/

If you're a regular festival attendee then chances are you've heard of one of Africa's biggest (and arguably dopest) festival, the annual Nyege Nyege Festival that goes down every year in Jinja, Uganda. Some have even dared to call it the world's best festival. Since 2015, the festival has grown to....

10/03/2020

We spoke to naitiemu about her art and her incredible Persons Of Interest series. Swipe for a sneak peek 👉🏽
Read more on the below!
📸 by Adrian Jankowiak


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/naitiemu/

Naitiemu is not your conventional artist. Through her extensive understanding of scientific concepts, she has been able to master the art of manipulating materials, thus, allowing her to create masterpieces that are striking and unconventional, to say the least. However, in her Persons Of Interest s...

18/02/2020

Chaxy has been putting us on for a hot minute with the slaylist and you just HAVE TO check out OCTOPIZZO’s top 10 slaylist!



https://mag.mookh.com/articles/slaylist-chaxy-octopizzo-top-10/

Chaxy is a man of many talents; podcaster, host and more importantly, the ultimate music plug. He has been consistently putting us on to some of the dopest Kenyan music with the Slaylist (a curation of incredible Kenyan music) and we couldn't help but ride that wave! So, without further ado, here's....

28/01/2020

‪MOOKH, derived from Mukwanja, Swahili slang (sheng) word for Money! So you know we’re all about saving that MOOKH. Read more on MOOKH Mag. Link below!‬
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‪https://mag.mookh.com/articles/the-millennials-guide-to-saving-money/‬

For millennials, nothing has proved harder than making our paychecks last to the end of the month let alone setting aside something small for our savings. This article by the Business Daily suggests that millennials are too consumed by worries of their day-to-day survival to be concerned with managi...

28/01/2020

On the first episode of Santuri East Africa , DJ Fluid and Huilly Huile interview Nairobi based ambient producer KMRU ‪(pron. KAMARU … yes, like his grandfather - the legendary Mugithi musician)‬
They talk about about making outsider music in East Africa, being the grandson of a Kenyan music legend, and what it's like to be signed to a german label at only 21 years old. Link below!


https://mag.mookh.com/podcasts/santuri-signal-ss001/

Often, when we think about African music, our minds quickly drift to the Afrobeats sound of West Africa or South Africa's Kwaito sound. Different sounds and styles of music coming from other parts of the continent are often forgotten and they usually don't garner much popularity beyond the regions i...

22/01/2020

Social media can be triggering, here are some tips to help you get by. Link below!


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/social-media/

For most creatives, social media has become an indispensable tool. It has made it 1000 times easier to get work out there; opening up windows for collaborations, work opportunities and even discovery. A quick scroll down your timeline or feed and you come across tons of content from photographers, m...

17/01/2020

We had a lil chat with the rapper who can’t stop, Kahush
Find out why, link below!


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/kahuh-just-cant-stop/

If you've been to the club this past Drinksember (which you probably have) then you're probably familiar with the lyrics, "Na vile shawty ako box, you telling me stop..." and you've probably seen the effect it has on the youth. Every time "Mi Siwezi" by Kahu$h comes on, the kids go wild. It almost s...

14/01/2020

AfricaSun is on the Journey to 1,000! We want to help him fill a venue with 1,000 fans and we think he can do even more than that! Read about it on the link below!


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/tetu-shanis-journey-1000/

For the past couple of years we've seen Kenyans come together and rally behind the and the movements. We've raised our voices and as a result we've seen (or heard) more Kenyan music being played on radio and in the clubs, a clear indication of the power that lies in the hands o...

09/01/2020

Wango Alfred is capturing more than just smiles with his photography, he’s capturing souls. We had a little chat with him about his journey as a photographer. Link in below!


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/wango-alfred/

I came across Alfred's Instagram account after Blankets and Wine. I was scrolling through my feed looking at portraits that the numerous photographers at Blankets had captured when I came across a set of particularly striking images that caught my eye. It was the face of this stunning woman with ski...

07/01/2020

Blankets And Wine brought down the house with GoldLink last Sunday and it was one to remember! Read about it on the link below!
#2020

https://mag.mookh.com/articles/blankets-and-wine-kicks-2020-show-books/

For the past decade, Blankets & Wine has been the ultimate Sunday plan for Nairobians. You can try, but I highly doubt you’ll find a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than being sprawled on a blanket with a couple of your favorite people, under the warm Nairobi sun, sipping on a glass of wine...

06/01/2020

06/01/2020

04/01/2020

Blankets And Wine is bringing you Goldlink tomorrow and an array of insanely talented local acts and DJs. We need y’all to come prepared and know your sauce and we have just the playlist to get you ready. Link below!
&W #2020

https://mag.mookh.com/articles/blankets-wine-know-your-sauce-playlist/

Drinksember is over and Njaanuary is here but Blankets & Wine won't let you rest. Hot on the heels of their first official Kenyan Summer turn up featuring Jamaican reggae artist Koffee, comes phase two and you already know it's going to be lit. This Sunday, the good people at B&W bring you American....

24/12/2019

Kenya Nights just celebrated a decade in the game, so what’s next? Read about it in the link below!


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/kenya-nights-10-years/

Before I get into this interview, I must admit (shamefully so) that the 14th of December, 2019 was my first time seeing Major Lazer live despite them having performed in Kenya numerous times before. That being said, I couldn't figure out was why everyone else had seen Major Lazer at least once befor...

20/12/2019

On this digital gallery feature we feature the incredibly talented Safara Wanjagi
Read about her art and her inspirations on the link below 👇🏽


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/digital-gallery-art-safara/

Safara Wanjagi describes her art as "afro-surrealism" and it's easy to see why. Her artwork is unapologetic Africanness re-imagined. The use of artistic elements such as shape and color to bring an almost transcendental feel to her artwork has made her art nothing short of striking. Her work capture...

19/12/2019

There’s been some seriously fire visuals dropping this month so we made a lil list for y’all!


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/kenyan-visuals/

17/12/2019

Camp MOOKH! The Parte Don’t Stop!
Here’s our top picks for all your pre-Christmas plans!
🎶 Gagula Agugu - Dyana Cods available on MOOKH.


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/week-nairobi/

14/12/2019

In the spirit of Drinkcember, check out the Tings and Things podcast as they talk about Drinkcember shenanigans


https://mag.mookh.com/podcasts/tings-and-things-podcast-episode-47-drincember/

Tings and Things has to be one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. Hosted by childhood friends, Jonathan Mbaya and Simba Tsumba, the duo's conversations about life and their experiences are not only hella relatable (especially as a young adult) but also, extremely entertaining. They both bring ama...

13/12/2019

It’s been one epic journey for Kenya Nights and the road to 10 years has been nothing short of extraordinary. Sadz Ibrahim breaks it down. Link below 👇🏽


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/decade-kenya-nights-journey/

Kenya Nights (KN) started as an event photography agency on 24th November 2009, the day founder and head honcho of KN, Rizwan Ibrahim (Riz), turned 20, and ventured out to take pictures of the dopest events popping up in Nairobi. He created a page called “Kenya Nights – Beautiful Faces,...

11/12/2019

Friday afternoons/evenings can be extremely magical when they are spent with Kaskazini. Read more about it...


https://mag.mookh.com/videos/sol-fair-evening-spent-kaskazini/

For many of us, the month of December has come with the promise (or threat?) of way too much enjoyment. This month's social calendar has seen us trying to juggle Everyday People featuring an appearance by BAS, Major Lazer and Themba and Koffee and Sun El Musician. So, what we had been in need of was...

08/12/2019

We gave the good people at Kenya Nights the impossible task of picking their top 5 events of the decade and they came through!


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/best-kenya-nights-here-are-top-5-kenya-nights-events-chosen-founders/

Over the past ten years, the good people over at Kenya Nights have been behind some of the most memorable nights the Kenyan party scene has experienced. From nights spent dancing barefoot on the Kenyan coast to the bustling streets of Nairobi, Kenya Nights has consistently brought us the best of dan...

06/12/2019

This month's Freshman's List is out and December's showcase will be going down on the 18th of December alongside the open mic night at The Alchemist Bar
As we get ready for yet another awesome, Freshman List Showcase Night, let's get to know this month's freshmen.



https://mag.mookh.com/articles/freshmans-list-here-are-our-picks-decembers-freshmen/

December is here and we have just the plan to help you get into full on Drinksember mode! As you know, MOOKH and Homeboyz Radio have been hosting a monthly showcase for some dope, up and coming hip hop artists as we work towards the Freshman List All Star Show, sometime next year. This month's Fresh...

04/12/2019

TAIO has to be one of our favorite rapper/producer/DJ/sound engineer (breathes out 😅) in the game and he curated a likkle playlist for us!


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/taste-master-playlist-taio/

04/12/2019

Drinksember is here! It’s officially parte after parte season so cue the enjoyment! Here’s our top picks for everything happening in Nairobi this weekend. Reminisce SOUL Factor PassportExp TEDxYouthParklands

https://mag.mookh.com/articles/week-nairobi-december-you/

29/11/2019

On this Digital Gallery feature we feature Nigerian artist, Akintayo Akintobi who’s art is “relatable in it's Africanness. The subjects look like you or someone you know...”
Read more on the link in the bio!



https://mag.mookh.com/articles/akintayo-akintobi/

27/11/2019

For A Rainy Day
The sun’s out today but just incase the Nairobi weather switches up on us, here is the perfect rainy day playlist featuring all African artists!

https://mag.mookh.com/articles/5-gems-continent-you-should-be-vibing/

27/11/2019

November is coming to an end and the Kenyan summer is about to officially begin! So here are our top picks for everything happening in the city to help you kickstart the end of the year!
Tickets available on MOOKH.


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/week-nairobi-goodbye-november-hello-kenyan-summer/

21/11/2019

Mankind just dropped a new project, Let’s Pretend and it’s really DOPE! 😁


https://mag.mookh.com/articles/year-and-half-mankind/