Entertainment
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Spotify Reports Huge Global and Local Growth for Kenyan Music
Spotify data shows Kenyan music surging globally with 95M+ new listeners, 277% local growth, and rising female artist streams.
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Kenya Podcasters Now Rival TV and Radio in Audience and Influence
Kenya’s podcast industry is booming, drawing massive audiences, disrupting mainstream media, and attracting advertisers, according to Odipo Dev’s report.
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BBC Launches ‘Tech Now’, a New Global Tech Show to Replace Click
BBC launches Tech Now, a new global tech show spotlighting innovation — including Africa — with a digital-first format.
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Apple Just Made AirPods Max with USB-C Worth Buying
AirPods Max with USB-C will soon support lossless audio and ultra-low latency, offering a studio-quality wired experience.
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Safaricom Strengthens 2025 WRC Safari Rally with KES 46.5M for 5G, IoT, and Safety Tech
Safaricom sponsors 2025 WRC Safari Rally with KES 46.5M, enhancing 5G connectivity, IoT safety tracking, media support, and community healthcare.
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Women are Leading a Musical and Cultural Shift in Africa
African women are reshaping music and culture, breaking records, leading streaming growth, and influencing digital content through albums, collaborations, and…
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WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025 to Air Live on DStv and GOtv: Here’s What You Need to Know
MultiChoice will broadcast WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025 live on DStv, GOtv, and streaming, ensuring broad access to the event.
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Konza Partners with Kenya Film Commission to Train 100 Filmmakers in Virtual Production
Konza Technopolis and Kenya Film Commission partner to train 100 filmmakers and animators in Virtual Production, Augmented Reality (AR), and…
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TikTok STEM Feed Now in Kenya—A Boost for Science and Tech Content
TikTok's STEM feed is now live in Kenya, offering verified educational content, though Africa often gets updates later than other…
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Kenyan Film Love and Coffee Merges Romance, Business, and the High-Stakes Coffee Industry
Love and Coffee blends romance and business, highlighting Kenya’s coffee industry, ethical sourcing, and digital film distribution with Java House’s…
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Kenyan Men Are Streaming Heartbreak Anthems More Than Ever, Says Spotify
Kenyan men stream heartbreak songs more than women, with Spotify data showing a 107% increase. You Broke Me First tops…
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MultiChoice Talent Factory Graduates Bring Fresh Stories to Maisha Magic
MultiChoice Talent Factory East Africa graduates debut Deadbeat and The Immersive Alarm on Maisha Magic, showcasing emerging filmmaking talent and…
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Apple TV+ is Coming to Android – Will It Finally Gain More Viewers?
Apple TV+ launches on Android but struggles with low viewership, limited global availability, and competition from Netflix and Disney+. Expansion…
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Warner Music Group and Audiomack Expand Licensing Deal to 47 New Countries
Warner Music Group and Audiomack expand their licensing deal to 47 new countries, enhancing global music access and discovery.
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Showmax February 2025 Lineup: Must-Watch Movies, Stand-Up Specials, and Documentaries
Showmax's February lineup includes blockbuster movies, award-winning stand-up, documentaries, horror, family films, and classics like Despicable Me 4
