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Local artistes create great music but need our support to succeed

Khaligraph Jones

Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones aka Papa Jones during a past live performance in Mombasa.

Photo credit: Wachira Mwangi | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • While most Kenyans love music, they hardly support local artists.
  • Local artists always lament lack of support from the public and the government. 

Music is a basic need. It keeps us going. It starts with creation of melodies in different forms; from making beats on your desk, to humming a tune and finally producing it in a studio. While most Kenyans love music, they hardly support local artists.

Nowadays, it is normal for people to vent online that we should embrace and support local music. However, local artists — from established names to up-and-coming talent — always lament lack of support from the public and the government.