In Kenya, there is a long history of journalists who have also pursued careers in music. Some of these journalists have achieved success in both fields, while others have used their music to raise awareness of social issues.
Here are eight Kenyan journalists you didn’t know had a career in music:
Dann Mwangi
Dann Mwangi is a seasoned journalist who is known for his work on Citizen TV. However, he is also a talented musician who goes by the stage name Number8, the Poet. Mwangi was part of a gospel rap group called Mission Driven, and he later formed another group called the Ministry of Mouth. He has released a number of solo projects, and his music has been featured on several television shows.
Jason Dunford
Jason Dunford is a former Olympic swimmer who also had a career as a journalist. He worked for the BBC East Africa Bureau before quitting to focus on his music career. Dunford adopted the stage name Samaki Mkuu, which means “Big Fish” in Swahili. He has released several singles, and his music fuses Reggaeton with urban Kenyan sounds.
Willis Raburu
Willis Raburu is a popular TV presenter who is known for his work on Citizen TV. He is also a talented musician who has released several singles. Raburu’s music is a mix of pop and hip hop, and he has collaborated with some of Kenya’s biggest artists.
Richard Kagoe
Richard Kagoe is a senior journalist at the BBC. He is also a talented musician who goes by the stage name Kagoe the Poet. Kagoe’s music is a mix of hip hop and spoken word, and he has used his music to raise awareness of social issues such as poverty and corruption.
Naomi Njuguna
Naomi Njuguna is a journalist and presenter who is known for her work on KTN News. She is also a talented singer who has released several singles. Njuguna’s music is a mix of pop and R&B, and she has collaborated with some of Kenya’s biggest artists.
Caroline Mutoko
Caroline Mutoko is a radio personality and journalist who is known for her work on Kiss FM. She is also a talented singer who has released several singles. Mutoko’s music is a mix of pop and soul, and she has collaborated with some of Kenya’s biggest artists.
Abuga Makori
Abuga Makori is a journalist and presenter who is known for his work on KTN News. He is also a talented musician who goes by the stage name Abuga the Poet. Makori’s music is a mix of hip hop and spoken word, and he has used his music to raise awareness of social issues such as HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence.
Janet Mbugua
Janet Mbugua is a journalist and presenter who is known for her work on NTV. She is also a talented singer who has released several singles. Mbugua’s music is a mix of pop and R&B, and she has collaborated with some of Kenya’s biggest artists.
These are just a few of the many Kenyan journalists who have also pursued careers in music. These journalists have used their music to entertain, educate, and inspire, and they have made a significant contribution to the Kenyan music scene.
