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AfroWay – Soul From The East is a bold, culture-driven audio experience that celebrates the heartbeat of modern Africa. Every episode flows with an unmistakable African spirit—warm, soulful, rhythmic, and unapologetically authentic. This podcast brings together trending stories, cultural highlights, entertainment updates, and thought-provoking conversations, all delivered with a signature style. It's a performance. From the rising stars shaping African art to the deep rhythms influencing global culture, AfroWay Entertainment gives listeners a front-row seat to the continent's creative evolution. Expect vibrant narration, immersive sound cues, and an emotional delivery that guides listeners through stories of music, film, creativity, lifestyle, and social moments that matter across Africa and the diaspora. Whether you're a fan of African culture or a seeker of fresh global vibes, AfroWay offers a soulful journey. Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreak
Afroway Entertainment hosts AfroWay - Soul From The East, a news show with 25 episodes published.
Hosted by Munala Mabinda From a construction worker's jazz lounge in Chicago, 1986, to a packed nightclub in Nairobi, 2006, to the professional stages of Braeburn Theatre in 2026 — this is the story of Poetry Slam Africa
Can a book have a bassline? In this session of AfroWay - Soul From the East, host James Mabinda dives into “The Cinematic Read”—focusing on books from the continent and the global diaspora that move with the kinetic ener
Did Eddie Butita just save the Kenyan music industry, or did he walk into a political minefield? In this deep-dive episode of AfroWay – Soul From The East, James Mabinda breaks down the "Sipangwingwi" copyright scandal,
From the roots of Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela to the modern African Jazz Renaissance. James Mabinda takes you on a 1-hour journey through the history, struggle, and rebirth of the African sound. Become a supporter of
Mystery, Mountains, and Five-Note Scales! 🎹🇪🇹 We are diving into the world of Ethio-Jazz and the legend Mulatu Astatke. It’s haunting, and it’s funky. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca
Independence had a sound, and it was called HIGHLIFE! 🎷🇳🇬🇬🇭 From the fancy ballrooms to Fela Kuti’s street rebellion. 🌍✨ Host: James Mabinda #highlife #FelaKuti #Afroway #soulfromtheeast #africanmusic #podcast Beco
Jazz didn’t start in America—it just went there to get packaged. 🛡️🇿🇦 Deconstructing the "Port of Return" and how South African Marabi became the ultimate sound of resistance. 🎷🔥 Host: James Mabinda WhatsApp: https:
It’s not a boys' club anymore. 🛡️🇰🇪 Deconstructing the rise of Kenya’s Slam Queens—from Mumbi Macharia to the new champions Nyash & Kazu. This is how the Matriarchs of the Mic are redefining the 254. 🎙️✨ Host: James
3 Minutes. No Props. No Mercy. 🕒🇰🇪 Deconstructing the rules of the Kenya Poetry Slam and why the 'Judges from the Crowd' make it the most honest art form in the 254. 🛡️🎙️ Host: James MabindaFollow US on Whatsapp: ht
Deconstructing the rise of the Kenya Poetry Slam and why our poets are the new voice of the revolution. 🛡️✨ Host: James Mabinda Follow US on Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6ryFu3wtbGgOVawX0s#PoetrySlamKe
Deconstructing why the 2026 Drill scene is the true successor to the Mau Mau legacy. No gatekeepers, just the hustle. 🎤🇰🇪WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6ryFu3wtbGgOVawX0s #Wakadinali #BuruklynB
One voice starts a fire. A Clan changes a country. 🔥 Deconstructing the Ukoo Flani legacy, with our host James Mabinda. 🎙️🇰🇪 Music Credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Feathers_of_a_Seraphim_-_Featherstep.
🎨 Is Kenya the world’s next great art frontier? From the sacred beadwork of our ancestors to the neon-lit street murals of 2026 Nairobi, art in Kenya is more than just "decor"—it’s a revolution. In this week’s episode
Why is a song from 2013 the biggest anthem of 2026? 🌍 Host James Mabinda takes you on a journey through the tragic Rwandan history of Stromae and the modern digital crisis that brought this song back to life.Highlights
Why does a Kenyan guitar sound so unique? In this episode of Afroway: Soul From The East, host James Mabinda breaks down the technical 'Secret Sauce' with a special look at the 'Nairobi Twist' master, John Nzenze. What
In this deep-dive special, James Mabinda honors the legendary George Mukabi. From a self-taught shamba boy to the creator of the Omutibo genre, learn how Mukabi's unique finger-picking style forever changed African acous
Benga is more than just a Lakeside rhythm. In this episode of Afroway: Soul From The East, host James Mabinda tracks how Benga traveled to Central and Eastern Kenya to create new sub-genres.What you'll hear:How Joseph
In this episode of Afroway: Soul From The East, host James Mabinda introduces the legends who made Benga a global sound. Meet the King of Benga, D.O. Misiani, and discover how River Road became the heart of African music
"Welcome to Afroway: Soul From The East! Host James Mabinda takes us back to the 1940s to discover how the traditional Nyatiti harp turned into the electric Benga sound we love.What you'll hear:How the guitar replaced
"It's January 2026, and the continent is officially shaking! 🌍🏆If you think AFCON 2025 is just about 22 men chasing a ball, you're missing the biggest culture shift of the year. In this episode of AfroWay, we step off
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