Where Is Kenyan Music Headed?

The first few years have seen the Kenyan music industry move a notch high. The music industry is one industry that is on the run with the aim of meeting international standards. There are new artists who are coming up daily with different tunes and rhythms. This is the right path which this industry is taking. Unlike in the past when this music was centered on specific themes, we are seeing artists who are coming up to champion different ideas. We have seen music that s ranging from patriotic to gospel. This is the right path to toe if at all we are to meet the international standards. The idea of variety should be encouraged.

With the different genres of music that ranges from hip hop to kapuka to afro-music, Kenyan music is headed international. We have seen many local musicians collaborating with international superstars. This is a good stair towards going international. All that we need is to have more musicians who are ready to take the mantle of music a mile ahead. With this, we will achieve that dream of getting a Kenyan superstar ranking in the world music map.

When we talk of vision 2030 and youth empowerment, one thing that we should not forget is the music industry that is majorly based on the young generation. This is an industry that is creating employment to many youths. Let the stakeholders of this industry propel this industry further by encouraging more youths to be in it. To me, Kenyan music is on the right track. All that is need is just but putting the icing on the cake by encouraging more young artist to wear the boots and join the race.

The kind of music that is currently produced in Kenya is of standard though a bit of editing is needed in terms of production. Let us have some quality producers joining this jalopy to be on the right pace. Otherwise we are on the right track to achieving the kind of music that will put the Kenyan name on the international music chart.