Nairobi, April 13 -- Everyone holds a definitive opinion on Kenya's creative industry, particularly our music. Critics often claim the scene is stagnant despite a relentless stream of hits.

Optimists argue we are entering a digital golden age fuelled by streaming, and the State frequently frames it as an "employment opportunity".

What we can all agree on is that Kenya's music culture has had a vibrant past. That's what the Recording Industry of Kenya (RIKE), led by National Coordinator Angela Mwandanda and Chairman Eric Musyoka, supported by the British Council and International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, set out to capture in Sonic Nation, a documentary released in April 2026.

The idea behind Sonic Nation is undeniably n...