Caption for the landscape image: The real life of Nairobi’s street musicians Thursday, February 20, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Nairobi streets musicians (from left) Edward Ndungu Njoroge, Muringo Matu and Peter Wambua Ndirangu. Photo credit: Francis Nderitu and Bonface Bogita | Nation Media Group By Winnie Onyando Contributor Summary Article Related What you need to know: These performers are redefining our city's cultural landscape, turning unexpected corners into venues where art and commerce meet.While some may see them simply as street performers, they are, in fact, entrepreneurs of entertainment, building their careers. Ever caught those fire street performances that make you forget you're in the middle of CBD's madness? That's exactly what happened when I stumbled on D'rango's vibe outside Kimathi House. PREMIUM How music manager Fakii Liwali keeps Nyashinski winning Industry mastermind spills the tea on what it takes to manage a superstar and making money out of music. PREMIUM Exclusive: DJ Mo and Size 8 say 'I Do' in a top-secret wedding The wedding is being attended by close family, friends and the crème de la crème of Kenya’s entertainment industry. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Learn the art of failing upwards PREMIUM Temidayo, Burna Boy’s sound man: ‘Every day I step out for a job, it costs them Sh86,600’ PREMIUM Reflection on the culture of theft in Kenya PREMIUM US TV presenter just one of many foreign broadcasters Kenyans have ‘greeted’ Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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