Ongeza Volume Podcast

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  Episode 35: Would you say yes? (April 2026 events) 16.06.2026 1ó 41p

  This episode takes a look back at the events attended throughout April 2026 while also marking a milestone for a platform that has spent the last three years documenting music, events and creative spaces through conversations, reviews and firsthand experiences.We cover Genge Must Soul by Billy Black, live performances by Modest Chabari and Mutoriah at Geco, Nyashinski's Showman Residency, KE Takeover Vol. 6 by Kenyan Pick, Now It's Experience Talking listening experience by Muthoni Drummer Queen and Blinky Bill, Fresh Finds Sessions by oneRPM and Spotify, Hildah Watiri's listening experience for Watiri's Trouble, Rituals and The Clearing by Bizi Bingi.From live performances and listening experiences to recurring event series and new releases, the episode reflects on the moments, conversations and observations that stood out throughout the month.The episode also marks a special milestone for Ongeza Volume as the podcast celebrates three years since its launch in June 2023. Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared an episode, attended an event, joined a live session or contributed to the conversations over the years. To commemorate the occasion, Ongeza Volume has launched its newsletter, creating another space to continue the conversations, reflections and discoveries that have shaped the platform over the years. Subscribe here - https://readongezavolume.beehiiv.com/Thank you for being part of the journey over the last three years. Whether you've been listening since the beginning or joined along the way, your support has helped shape what Ongeza Volume continues to become.Join us live every Wednesday at 8:30 PM on TikTok for additional discussions around music, events and everything happening across the creative spaces.Links and references mentioned throughout the episode can be found below.Modest Chabari performance highlights: https://youtu.be/_HXodu7nmmo?si=Ytc13D8BCEtQj4uAEpisode 7: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-7-reveling-at-illusions/id1691488834?i=1000625907497Sanaa kwa Sana Showman Residency review: https://youtu.be/XRFtLT9Z_94?si=uRwUPnD9uOB_xakuArticle on the Showman Residency: https://citizen.digital/article/the-showman-residency-is-nyashinski-still-the-goat-nope-n380899Hotbox Listening Party by SHLM vlog: https://youtu.be/tbMDEsXBo9Y?si=7j0nNrjtchvt4cYsCalotropis radio - https://calotropis.xyz/#OngezaVolumePodcast #TebuOngezaVolume
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  Episode 34: The OV Setlist 2.0 Revision 29.04.2026 1ó 12p

  With The OV Setlist returning this Sunday, 3rd May, this episode revisits key conversations from the first edition held in November 2025. Originally shared across two separate episodes, one focused on music (EP 25) and the other on events (EP 26), the discussions are now brought together in one place as a recap and reset ahead of the next live session.This episode looks back at the standout songs, releases, performances, collaborations, and moments that shaped the previous edition, creating context for where the conversation now moves next.The upcoming edition of The OV Setlist will focus on January to April 2026, picking up from where the last session left off and continuing the reflection on Kenya’s music and events landscape through community conversation, live insights and shared perspectives.The session will also feature OV First Listen, a space where selected unreleased music from artists will be shared with the audience for live reactions and feedback.Event Details - The OV Setlist 2.0🗓 Sunday, 3rd May 2026⏰ 2PM📍 Two Grapes Nairobi🎟 Tickets: https://gig.co.ke/event/1213/ticket🎵 Artist submissions for OV First Listen: https://forms.gle/UK8tVhjDhWptgXk26Join the conversation as we look back, catch up and see you on Sunday!
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  Episode 33: Power of community 16.04.2026 42p

  This episode opens with an update on The OV Setlist date changes to May 3rd, 2026 and a question to the audience.From there the episode moves through the events attended across end of March, starting with Kenyan Funk Affair at Chronos Lavington on 19th March themed around the songs that defined East African dancefloors in the 70s and 80s. It also reflects on a moment of noticing familiar Splice samples used across different artists, and what that means for how music is being created and received.The episode continues with Hornsphere and The Unit Live at Orchid on 22nd March, followed by the Building Trusted Voices and Advancing Information Integrity Among Content Creators workshop held from 25th to 26th March, organized by Bloggers Association of Kenya and UNESCO. Also covered is Industry Social at Koda on 25th March, and the Bridget Blue RnB Listening Experience, with a note to the dedicated episode and released visuals for a deeper dive.The episode then highlights The Long Run by Hunja on 28th March, an event organized to support his mother’s cancer treatment , grounding the episode in what it means for people to show up for each other beyond the music.It closes with a roundup of Kenyan music releases from March 2026, capturing what stood out across the month.Power of Community reflects on how people gather, support, create and contribute across events, conversations, and moments that extend beyond the music itself.The OV Setlist tickets - https://gig.co.ke/event/1213/ticketLamusicjunkie newsletter - https://lamusicjunkie.beehiiv.com/Santuri Workshops - https://santuri.org/SEMA
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  Episode 32: The Rhythm in Blue ft. afrikan kodo 01.04.2026 1ó 44p

  This episode is a reflection on the Rhythm and Blue listening experience. The album by Bridget Blue was released on 31 March 2026.Having hosted the session, the episode brings together a dual perspective both from within the room as the host and from the audience. It explores the energy of the space, how the music was received in real time and what stands out when people come together to listen with intention.Joining the conversation is afrikan kodo of Sanaa kwa Sana, who was in attendance and shares his own reflections on the album, the experience and the dynamics of listening spaces. His presence in this episode marks a full circle moment having played a key role in encouraging the start of Ongeza Volume in 2023.Together, the episode moves through the music, the event itself and the broader conversation around how people show up for such experiences offering honest observations from both sides of the room.Tickets to The OV Setlist - https://gig.co.ke/event/1213/ticketSanaa Kwa Sana - https://linktr.ee/sanaakwasanaSanaa kwa Sana Colours Album Review - https://youtu.be/jXRFqjHuVWQ?si=P-sDYeD5oldUdd1d#TebuOngezaVolume
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  Minisode: Bridget Blue's RNB Album Listening Experience 31.03.2026 1ó 36p

  This is a special Ongeza Volume minisode capturing Bridget Blue’s exclusive album listening for RNB, Rhythm & Blue, recorded live at Koda on 26th March 2026.The session blends music and conversation, as we listen through the project while unpacking the stories behind the songs, her artistic growth and the journey leading up to the album’s release on 31st March 2026.This is not a typical episode it’s an intimate, in-room experience shared as it happened.Thank you to everyone who joined us for this one and special thanks to Bridget Blue's team.
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  Episode 31: Genge La Wamama 19.03.2026 1ó 6p

  This episode opens with Injinia OV announcingThe Setlist KE and when it’s happening, followed by a look at some of the current conversations in the creative space, including reflections on AI in music.It then moves into reviews of the events attended, covering Tukukantu at Nakili Sessions, the Genge Soul listening party by Billy Black at Koda, Shad Mziki Presents Falling in Real Time, The Residence by 25 Flow featuring live performances of the MTV Shuga Mashariki soundtracks, the ONErpm Intimate gathering in honor of International Women's Month, and KE Takeover Vol. 5 by Kenyan Pick at Masshouse.The episode also marks a milestone as Ongeza Volume reaches 4K followers on Instagram.Titled Genge la Wamama, this episode brings together music, moments and experiences from the events attended, capturing a mix of energy, perspective and reflection across the spaces explored.Featured track - Hii Ni Nini by AfrikanFind it on Bandcamp - https://afrikankodo.bandcamp.com/track/hii-ni-nini#TebuOngezaVolume
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  Episode 30: Kilele cha Kelele 05.03.2026 1ó 34p

  This episode begins with a look at some of the current news and conversations happening across the entertainment industry before moving into reflections from the events attended.The episode reviews three events: Kenyanpick Presents Shad Muziki and AfricanVic, the Hekaya EP listening and release party by Watendawili and the Kilele Summit. Each experience is discussed from the perspective of being present in the room - the performances, the atmosphere and the overall experience of the events.As always, the episode focuses on sharing observations from the creative spaces, reflecting on what is happening in real time and documenting moments from the live music and events scene.Midnight Musings by Roger - https://youtu.be/oWJqHOs2bYY?si=oSvB4uApvtFsgTT8Featured song - Mei Muche by Kayrop and Chemutai Sage#TebuOngezaVolume
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  Episode 29: Listening parties are for listening 18.02.2026 1ó 39p

  This episode focuses on the listening party experience and what it really means to show up and engage with music in those spaces. Across the month, several listening parties and live performances were attended and reviewed, each offering a different perspective on how artists choose to present their work before and beyond release.The events covered include the We Don’t Need Money to be Rich album listening party by Mutoriah, Base to Billboards by Tusker Kenya in collaboration with Africacentric Entertainment and the Needs EP listening party by We Are Nubia hosted at the OneRPM offices in Kenya. Also reviewed are the Kito TV series soundtrack listening party courtesy of Belva Digital, a live performance by The Babas at Geco Cafe and a live set by Charisma during BND Live Sessions at BND Kileleshwa.Titled Listening Parties Are for Listening, the episode reflects on how these spaces function, what stands out when artists share their work in more intimate environments and what audiences take away from being present in real time. It is an honest review of the music, the setups and the overall experience across each event.Featured track - Nilivyo by Kethan and Tuku Kantu#TebuOngezaVolume #OngezaVolume
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  Episode 28: Learning curve - January 2026 Events 06.02.2026 42p

  January set the tone for the year and this episode is a reflection on both the music released and the events attended throughout the month. The episode opens with a look at some of the music that dropped in January 2026 before moving into reviews of the live experiences that shaped the month.The events covered include Shad Mziki at BND Live Sessions on 8th January, Industry Talks: Event Productions, Artist Bookings & Fun Experience on 15th January, Maali at BNDLive Sessions on the same day, Ochiko and N’Jiru at Kenyan Pick on 21st January and Kethan Live Experience III on 31st January 2026.Titled Learning Curve, this episode leans into the process of openly sharing opinions, reviewing events and growing through feedback. It’s an honest reflection on showing up, observing, learning and refining perspective while engaging with music and creative spaces in real time. Less about having final answers, more about staying open, curious and willing to learn as the year unfolds.Featured song - Tumia Pesa by WatendawiliEvent images by Cheru Koimett#TebuOngezaVolume #OngezaVolume
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  Episode 27: Best of 2025 - Events, Albums and EPs 28.01.2026 25p

  2025 was a big one for music and creative spaces and in this episode, the focus is on the moments that stood out to us over the year. A list of events attended is shared, some big, some intimate, all memorable. Listeners get to vote on which ones they want full reviews for in upcoming episodes. Alongside that, the episode counts down personal top picks for albums, EPs and events that kept the energy high and the music interesting throughout the year.This isn’t about defining the scene or making anyone feel like they missed out, it’s about celebrating the music, the vibes and the experiences that made 2025 feel alive. Whether it’s a performance that had everyone talking or a release that you couldn’t stop listening to, this episode brings it all together. It’s a chance to look back, relive the highlights and maybe even discover something new along the way.Listeners are invited to share their thoughts, feedback and picks for what they want to hear more about. Think of it as a conversation, a space to celebrate the year’s best moments in music and creative spaces all from the OV perspective.
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  Episode 26: The Setlist KE (Part 2 - A recap of 2025 in Kenyan live music events) 22.01.2026 32p

  Part 2 of The Setlist KE continues the live conversation by turning the focus to events exploring the moments, stages and experiences that shaped Kenya’s event scene in 2025.Recorded live at The Setlist KE, this episode reflects on:Standout live shows and eventsAwards in KenyaWhat worked, what didn’t and what 2025 revealed about the live events ecosystemThis session captures real-time insights from artists, industry professionals and music lovers offering an honest snapshot of the year’s event landscape.The Setlist KE is an Ongeza Volume live series documenting the conversations, sounds and experiences shaping Kenyan music culture.
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  Episode 25: The Setlist KE (Part 1 - A recap of 2025 in music) 12.01.2026 1ó 3p

  This episode is part of The Setlist KE, a live, interactive experience by Ongeza Volume designed to reflect on and unpack what has shaped Kenya’s music and events landscape in 2025.Recorded in front of a live audience, Part 1 captures honest conversation, audience reactions and real-time insights as we break down the biggest songs, standout performances, collaborations and cultural moments influencing the scene right now.This series documents the conversations that happen when creatives, fans and industry voices share the same space, offering both reflection and celebration of Kenyan music culture.
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  Episode 24: Paging Dr. Flow ft. Kethan 13.08.2025 54p

  In this episode we host Kethan at the Ongeza Volume Podcast to talk about his new concept album Doctor Flow Will See You Now. We get into the story behind the project, how he built its world and the sounds that shaped it. From creative experiments to his backstory, Kethan lets us in on his career journey, previous projects and the much anticipated Distilled Sounds partnership; all served with plenty of laughs and good vibes.Shot and filmed at the 254 Beer District. Special thanks to the teams that put this together:Shot and Edited by John MutumbuOngeza Volume Team - Ng'endo and Max MurilaKethan's Team - Claris KhalayiEverything Ongeza Volume - https://linktr.ee/ongezavolume
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  Episode 23: Is this real life? ft. Afamefuna 18.04.2025 26p

  In this episode we got invited to listening party ya Afamefuna on March 20th 2025. Afam is a dope producer and also part of the 30% podcast. We also hosted, diving deep into his debut project titled i.r.l.The project is a 5 track EP featuring Terrianne Iraki, Zowie Kengocha, Zaituni Wambui and Stacy Kamatu.Everything Ongeza Volume - https://linktr.ee/ongezavolume
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  Episode 22: Zoea hiyo sauti ft. Bensoul 14.04.2025 55p

  Our first visual episode! Up close and personal with #Bensoul as we go down memory lane. A little behind the scenes on The Party and The Afterparty Album. We asked you to kama mlikua na maswali kwake and he answers all of them in this episode. We also discuss the work that is going into #SudahNation happening on Sunday 20th April 2025 at Masshouse from 4.20pm.Sudah Nation tickets - https://tokea.com/event/129Videographer: Legend Shot It (https://www.instagram.com/legend_shot_it/)Venue: Masshouse (https://www.instagram.com/masshouse_live/)Everything Ongeza Volume - https://linktr.ee/ongezavolume#TebuOngezaVolume #OngezaVolume #OngezaVolumePodcast
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  Episode 21: International Rockstars 20.03.2025 1ó 14p

  A different taste for this episode. We recently hosted Clark Keeng where we got to experience his recently released EP titled 'I' (Read as roman number one) Immerse yourself into the conversation and performance (imagine lol) courtesy of Danso and Kimbassax Music Ent.This is a feel good episode. Enjoy and we'll see you on the next :)Everything Ongeza Volume - https://linktr.ee/ongezavolume
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  Episode 20: Pod Wars ft. Aare 09.03.2025 1ó 20p

  This is a very unserious episode with a lot of laughter thanks to Aare who's a renown producer and podcaster at The 30% Podcast.In this Episode we discuss the one event attended in January 2025 - the Salt & Water EP listening party by Ochiko which we happened to attend together.We then intensely (more than normal) discuss the January 2025 releases with a producer POV and other related Kenyan Music conversationsGood Morning Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66WMKg97ShBthcC91l0sps?si=qbqfFiScSZWE5R3U-7QyBAFind Aare - https://www.instagram.com/aareislatetotheparty/Find The 30% Podcast - https://linktr.ee/the30percentpod#TebuOngezaVolume #OngezaVolumePodcast #OngezaVolume
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  Episode 19: The power of feedback 25.02.2025 50p

  The end of 2024 FINALLY! A recap of events attended in December 2024. In this episode we also highlight the Ongeza Volume Top 10 events of 2024.December 2024 events: KenyanPick's Art Live - Maali & Xenia Manasseh live :: Kavirondo Fest - Brian Sigu, Yaba, Coster Ojwang, Ayrosh :: Thum Sessions with Dipa Konnection :: Happy Country by Crazy Kennar :: The Baba Shop by Kimbassax Music Ent - Aphropatra, Aliye, Cheif and The Marshalls, The Babaz (Baraza, Ras Amor & Mathai Njama) :: Nakili Sessions with Mutoriah live :: Mugithi Christmas :: Blankets & Wine Summer Edition - Njerae, Watendawili, Xenia Manasseh, Coster Ojwang, Necessary Noise, Wakadinali, Nyashinski.Tickets to Brian Sigu live at Carnivore on 28/02 - https://usanii.ke/dagozSpotify Wrapped reaction - https://youtu.be/QRDnMiH0Iug?si=c8kayJL2aoHmr1UMThum Sessions - https://youtu.be/JDWza1UsXyU?si=BLBD2-TeWQSbQShKEverything Ongeza Volume - https://linktr.ee/ongezavolume
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  Minisode: Njerae's Four Letter Word Listening Party 13.02.2025 23p

  Speshio Episode featuring Kenya's Lover Girl!Live and direct from Njerae's listening party for her much anticipated EP - Four Letter Word, dropping on Valentine's Day, on brand much? Hhaha.Anyway, enjoy the conversations had around the project and maybe, just maybe you'll figure out what word she's referring to or whose hands with rings did we see lol.Special message to her fellow Kenyan Artists and Raelites.Enjoy!Everything Ongeza Volume - https://linktr.ee/ongezavolume
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  Episode 18: Xee Real African Dragons 08.02.2025 42p

  Dragon moto testing?In this episode we have a look at events attended in November 2024 (We're almost done guys wau)Anka by Kayrop and friends; Kinoti at RNB Uncovered; Thum Sessions by Joy Ndinda; Letters to Loved Ones by Kidawa Tutu; Love/Hate Pt. 2 Live by Xenia Manasseh; KodongKlan Disko Fan Show and Enroute Station by Watendawili.Anka Birdies of a Feather Edition on YouTube - https://youtu.be/cog-V73-6Ag?si=NKgqooExogx3tT0GThum Sessions - https://youtu.be/JDWza1UsXyU?si=gjTPypA8Ztn8G2MjEnroute Station summary on YouTube - https://youtu.be/a-zfhd0Y0Go?si=3MrIwOSRshZAU_Q7#TebuOngezaVolume #OngezaVolumePodcast