Upbeat - Season 5, Episode 1 Alaine is a Jamaican-American singer, songwriter, this songbird was born in new jersey and moved to Jamaica at the age of 3. She made her media debut as an actress at the age of 8. In her adult life Alaine worked as an investment banker [...]

Upbeat - Season 5, Episode 2 Koffi Olomide might not be famous for his mathematics and economics degrees, but for his 300 songs and an illustrious 36 year career that has made him a powerful fixture in the African music scene. His husky voice has made him the first African artist to [...]

Upbeat - Season 5, Episode 3 Even when his name doesn’t ring a bell, his gorgeous soulful voice on wake me up is the perfect introduction to Aloe Blacc’s talent. The American singer collaborated with Swedish DJ Avici to create Wake Me Up a song that became number one in 22 countries around [...]

Upbeat - Season 5, Episode 4 He is a professional Jazz saxophonist, Singer and the band Leader for Different Faces Band. For 12 years he has built a consummate career by staging world-class performances at home and abroad. His band is a common feature at Nairobi’s exclusive venues. He shares his [...]

Upbeat - Season 5, Episode 5 Gilad Milo is a Kenyan based, Israeli musician, diplomat, journalist and former diplomat. Gilad started his music career singing with a Jewish band at the tender age of 7, he would later be part of a Jerusalem rock band before being assigned to Nairobi as [...]

Upbeat - Season 5, Episode 6 Emmanuel Manu Dibango is a legendary Cameroonian Saxophonist. He is best known for his 1972 song Soul Makossa. With a jaw dropping 70 Albums to his name, Manu has collaborated with the likes of Fela Kuti, Lady Blacksmith Mambazo and so many more. [...]

Upbeat - Season 5, Episode 7 From backup vocalist to thrilling the world with her magical voice and her energy on stage. Suzzana Owiyo has risen up the global musical stage with no back turns. Her sound is a fusion of traditional western Kenyan music and contemporary rhythms. This African songbird [...]

Upbeat - Season 5, Episode 8 Micahel Mugo is a Kenyan bandleader of Just Imagine Africa. Michael is the band’s lead vocalist, songwriter and rhythm guitarist. He started music in highschool and has grown to use his instruments to serenade his fans. Back Previous Episode Next [...]

Upbeat - Season 5, Episode 9 Linet Munyali is a bubbly singer from Nairobi Kenya. She began her career as a secular artist before turning into gospel music 3 years into her career. This industrious songstress keeps growing her following and winning awards while at it. Back [...]