Easter is the biggest Christian celebration of the year, with millions of faithfuls around the world gathering to mark the resurrection of Christ. In Kenya, where more than 80% identify as Christian, the Easter festivities often involve upcountry road trips, family meals and church...

With her sprawling, innovative lyrics about the allure of new romance, love and self-confidence, South African singer Tyla has invented herself as an artist with the power to navigate the boundaries of several music genres. For the month of March, music streaming platform Spotify...

Since her arrival on the Kenyan music scene in 2019, artist Xenia Manasseh has captivated fans with her vocals and her songwriting pen and, this month, she is being recognised for both as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa ambassador for February. The R&B singer-songwriter released her debut...

"As a young woman, making music has always been more than just vibes. It’s been a blessing. However, having to always keep a third eye open has been a big challenge. Like any other male-dominated field, it’s hard to know if my talent and expertise will be enough to get me to the top,” says Nikita.

As Kenyans have become more familiar with Spotify, they’ve used the platform more - and broadened their tastes. Since launch, the average number of artists streamed per user has grown by 17%. 

Spotify EQUAL aims to foster gender equality in music and provide a platform to highlight influential female creators, and is a deserved platform for the innovative Kenyan artist.