March 2026 has become a month of reflection and reinvention for Kenya’s entertainment industry. The week was headlined by Big Pin @ 23, a massive anniversary concert celebrating the “Jatelo” hitmaker’s two-decade influence on Genge and urban Kenyan music. Simultaneously, the industry is reeling from the sudden announcement by MultiChoice to shut down Showmax, a platform that has been the primary lifeblood for Kenyan filmmakers and actors.
On a more global scale, excitement is peaking for the Talanta Afrika Festival, which officially announced Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel as the headliner for its Nairobi leg in May. Meanwhile, Mejja hosted an exclusive “First Listen” for his highly anticipated new album, and the 11th edition of Nairobi Design Week kicked off this weekend under the theme “Let’s Be Human,” blending tech, art, and street culture across the city.