This archive report was first published on 9 October 2019.
Published on October 9, 2019, the Kenyan music scene has undergone a significant transformation, with the rise of new music bands.
These young acts have brought different genres to the table, with amazing chords and crazy composition skills.
Here are some of the notable new boy bands:
- Red Acapella, a two-member band from Nairobi, has been in the game for five years. They gained popularity with their hit song 'Tena Na Tena'.
- Halisi, a three-piece band, consists of songwriters who aim to reach the level of Sauti Sol. Their latest song is 'Avocado'.
- Jivu, a duet from Rongai, consists of Uncle K and Chege. They are known for their songs 'Form ni Gani' and 'Struggle'.
- Mankind, a group from Nairobi, has been signed by Sony Music. They are popular for their songs, including 'Heaven'.
- Cleff and Bandana, a four-piece band, started their musical journey in 2013. They began as Bandana and met Clef in a campus singing competition. They are known for their debut song 'Stop'.
- Yozowo Band, a group of four, consists of Twitch, Kahuti, Alex, and others. Their name originated from a WhatsApp group where they would greet each other as 'YO', 'ZO', and 'WO'.
