The Culturing

Up for a vibe? On Saturday October 31st, alt rapper @taidaiofficial, Afro-R&B artist @KyleSimbwa, rousing scenester @Joka_UG & our co-founder @kezerod_ have a multi-act show at Rustic Expeditions, Muyenga. Entrance is 50k, bookable by a WhatsApp text to +256761334247 Stoked🚀💫

Last Friday but one, Afro-R&B artist @MikeMungu_ dropped "LOVE ISNT ENOUGH", a 7-track EP. Having been longtime observers of his artistic ambition, it wouldn't take long before we'd form a verdict. Catch our review here: theculturing.com/2026/10/12/… #TheCulturing

About a fortnight ago, Kenyan Afropop artist @luhyaheat dropped his latest EP - "FOREVER TO NEVER". We dived in, and perhaps y'all might wanna peep this specific review. Have a look: theculturing.com/2026/09/07/… #TheCulturing

A little over a week ago, Afrobeats-adjacent budding scenester @Echoled11 dropped "Kush After Hour", a 6-track EP. Eager to form our own verdict, we had a listen to the joint. Peep our review: theculturing.com/2026/09/07/… #TheCulturing

Last Saturday, Afro-fusion artist @KyleSimbwa dropped his sophomore EP "East African Summer". Already following his sonic trajectory, we tasked ourselves to dig in. Have a read of our review: theculturing.com/2026/08/31/… #TheCulturing

Today's piece follows the genesis & prospects of performing trio MVK, consisting of independent recording artists @mitirikpwesings, @ViniMercy & our co-founder @kezerod_, highlighting a growing alt pop scene on Ug's landscape. Have a read: theculturing.com/2026/07/29/… #TheCulturing

This past Thursday, alternative rapper @taidaiofficial dropped "WHET", a 5-track EP. Our curiosity got the better of us, and we dived in. Catch the review here: theculturing.com/2026/07/25/…

.@JamSeshConcepts, adjacent to #TheCulturing, has been curating sonic sauce & communal warmth since 07.12.23 From weekly sessions, 4 events, an @EUinUG-collab & a docuseries, we explored the outfit's milestones & our wishlist! Dig in: theculturing.com/2026/06/29/… #JamSeshThursdays

Last month & the current brought us pjts from @tungiwithaG & +250's @element_eleeeh July's slate, in turn, has output from USA-born Rwandan-Ugandan jazz vocalist @somimusic & Kenyan rapper @RabbitTheKing Peep the month's release schedule: theculturing.com/2026/06/17/… #TheCulturing

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Last Thursday, EA pop culture chronicler & alt rapper @kalanzi_ dropped "LUSUKU TAPES", a 5-track EP. We followed the joint closely, and had our say. Check out our review of it: theculturing.com/2026/05/19/… #TheCulturing

Over the past weekend, we witnessed a 3-day immersive Afro house retreat, helmed by experimental electronic duo Mozaka (@daudi_bakka & @ibrahimkavaa), who convened a roster of 7 vocalists, 12 producers & 8 DJs! Peep our take on #CampMozaka: theculturing.com/2026/04/29/… #TheCulturing

Some weeks ago, pioneering CCM group @BunjoVilleUg dropped their debut album "Kairos". The team back here basked in the joint & we gave our verdict. Have a look at our review: theculturing.com/2026/04/16/… #TheCulturing

April's set to be an ancient-meets-future affair, including output from Kenyan-German folk-electronic duo Odd Okoddo. Check out the month's release schedule: theculturing.com/2026/04/01/… #TheCulturing

Last Friday, Berlin-based Kenyan alt pop enigma KABEAUSHÉ dropped the quirkily titled "KABEAUSHÉ PRESENTS: IGGY SWAGGERING UNGRATEFUL INCESSANT LITTLE PEEEAAAAAAA", an 11-track album. We curiously dived in & made our verdict. Have a look: theculturing.com/2026/03/04/… #TheCulturing

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