Ongeza Volume Podcast
Ongeza Volume Podcast dives into the heart of the Kenyan live music scene through event reviews, Kenyan music appreciation, and insightful conversations around the entertainment industry. Host Abigael Diana offers a personal perspective on the local music landscape. The show celebrates Kenyan artists and their work while discussing the broader entertainment business. Listeners get an engaging look at the vibrant culture of live music in Kenya.
Episodes
Episode 35: Would you say yes? (April 2026 events)
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 Takeo
Episode 34: The OV Setlist 2.0 Revision
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,
Episode 33: Power of community
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 sa
Episode 32: The Rhythm in Blue ft. afrikan kodo
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 wi
Minisode: Bridget Blue's RNB Album Listening Experience
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 episod
Episode 31: Genge La Wamama
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 Residenc
Episode 30: Kilele cha Kelele
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 p
Episode 29: Listening parties are for listening
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
Episode 28: Learning curve - January 2026 Events
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 Production
Episode 27: Best of 2025 - Events, Albums and EPs
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 ener
Episode 26: The Setlist KE (Part 2 - A recap of 2025 in Kenyan live music events)
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 fro
Episode 25: The Setlist KE (Part 1 - A recap of 2025 in music)
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 influen
Episode 24: Paging Dr. Flow ft. Kethan
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 plen
Episode 23: Is this real life? ft. Afamefuna
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
Episode 22: Zoea hiyo sauti ft. Bensoul
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.c
Episode 21: International Rockstars
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/ongezavo
Episode 20: Pod Wars ft. Aare
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
Episode 19: The power of feedback
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 - A
Minisode: Njerae's Four Letter Word Listening Party
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 a
Episode 18: Xee Real African Dragons
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/
Episode 17: You are more than enough
In this Episode we break down events attended in October 2024.
October 2024 events: Maali live at Geco with The Unit Band; The Jam with Muthaka, Njeri, David O; Lafriq at RNB Uncovered; Karun live at Geco; Clark Keeng at RNB Uncovered; Lisa Oduor Noah live at Ankole Grill; Aurie S'tori Album Listening Party; Elsy Wameyo live at Geco; Tg.blk and Xprso at The Mist; Imposter Syndrome No More Album L
Episode 16: Value for money events
We are cruising nicely. In this episode we go through events attended in September 2024.
September 2024 events - Vallerie Muthoni at RNB Uncovered :: Kendi Nkonge at Cuban Code :: Nyawira Siren at RNB Uncovered :: Mutoriah and The Orchestra (Njoki Karu, Coster Ojwang, Mutoriah and Menza Strings) :: Israel Onyach at Nakili Sessions :: Lisa Oduor - Noah at Cuban Code :: Folk Fusion Legends Edition (
Episode 15: Tusithubutu kuacha kukasirika
In this episode we discuss events attended in August 2024.
August 2024 events - Lavosti at RNB Uncovered, The Motions listening party by Charisma, Out With The Old EP Launch by Njerae, Now It's Experience Talking Live Listening by Blinky Bill and Muthoni Drummer Queen, Charisma Live, M. Rumbi live at Moov Cafe Bistro, Karun & Watendawili at Sarit Centre, Chemutai Sage at RNB Uncovered, Ayrosh
Episode 14: Ni yellow ama mustard?
Kupenda kutenda, sio tu kusema alooo. In this episode we dive into events attended in July 2024. Colours zimenishinda kidogo itabidi mmenishow hahahaha.July 2024 Events - Tugi Mlamba at Geco, Noel Nderitu at RNB Uncovered, Elisha Wasaga at Geco, Njerae at RNB Uncovered, Mix and Mingle by Sema Box/Wazo, Kinoti at Baobox, Wanavokali at RNB Uncovered, Lisa Oduor - Noah at Nakili Sessions and Blankets
Episode 13: Happy New Year! 🎊
Happy New Year OV Fam!
Yes, I'm clearing 2024 backlog ndio nisign in officially into 2025. So turn on your notifications and walk with me down memory lane as we get to my destination - My 2024 top 10 compilations (Events and Projects).
June 2024 events covered - The Jam (Razorman and ChevyKev), Maina Mind: Love Bomb Edition, Pass the Aux (Ochiko & Watendawili), Emma Cheruto at RNB Uncovered,
Episode 12: Music is Life & Life is Music
Je, unapigania nchi yako? Bado Mapambano.
Before we became freedom fighters we got to celebrate 20 years of Waithaka in the music industry. We were invited to the celebrations that featured the LYE gang, Ayrosh, Kwame Rigii, Tha Movement, Wanavokali, Chris Barr, Wabi, Wanjine, Meryl Paige, Ythera, Wendy Kay, Jivu Music, Zaituni, Serro.
An eye opening conversation with Waithaka himself regarding h
Episode 11: Catching up, down, left, right and centre
Boys and Girls!
Ongeza Volume just turned 1 year. Link to episode 10 coming soon.
While we were away, we had some conversations on release date timings, consumer attention span behaviors and the wasaniis you would like to experience live properly in 2024. We then briefly highlight projects released so far as of May 2024.
OV (KE)New Music Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oKhriYW8pQWKG
Minisode - STOP KILLING WOMEN
Happy New Year Ongeza Volume Family!
Trigger Warning. This episode may have some triggering conversations and events - trust me I am also triggered, but these are very necessary conversations. A lot of random thoughts as well.
It started raining during my rant lol.
Based on the current events - Femicide is truly a problem. The message is very clear - STOP KILLING WOMEN, period!
Episode 9 - Kukaribishwa Nairobi and other stories
In this episode we start off seriously with an ongoing conversation on fans wanting artists not to change in order to retain them vs artists exploring new stuff. Ethan's rebrand has also been an interesting conversation. Your feedback and opinions zinabamba. Tuendelee kuongeza volume. We even get to hear from Hunjez (Hunja Wangui - event curator, artist manager and fellow playlist curator among ma
Episode 8 - Tebu Ongeza Volume
The long awaited episode 8 is here. I am as excited as you are to be back. Tebu Ongeza Volume kwanza. In this episode we unpack a lot, and I mean a lot events. A quick run through over Modest Chabari at Geco, Festival of Sound and Art, Cathy Matete & Zikki, Njoki Karu, Charisma Live, Tha Movement at Geco, #LYE with Kinoti, Rock night at K1 and Folk Fusion.
Events discussed in depth include Mw
Episode 7 - Reveling at illusions
We are moving with Tha Movement in this episode. An interview with the reknown band discussing their recently released album - Revelillusion as requested by you - our listeners :)
Coverage of August 2023 events - August 7th Memorial (Yaba + Hornsphere), Njerae, Charisma, Rawcoustic (Jack Muguna, Tugi Mlamba, Newman & Njoki Karu), Nakili Sessions (Hornsphere Fomation the Album listening party + Wat
Episode 6 - Yako ni ovacado ama overcuddle
In this Episode you discover my hidden talent as we explore the disappointments and fascinations all through events that happened from end of July into beginning of August 2023: Featuring Waendatezi, Analo Kanga with Ebe, Vallerie Muthoni with MJ the drummer, Mutoriah with Jaypee Ayiengah, #LYE with Kimbassax, Muthaka, Ras Amor and Jukebox Band, Swiga with The Unit Band, Avril, Nick the deejay, Th
Episode 5 - G for Gitaa
Digging farther into my instrumental music fascinations by taking you through the recently concluded Nairobi Guitar Festival. An interesting conversation with Robin Marcel Moustache ensued regarding the event and his unreleased music.
Link to the 'Good Morning ☀️' playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66WMKg97ShBthcC91l0sps?si=nLTRtd6GSGG9LtuQG6E6_A
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Episode 4 - Were the blankets warm enough for July?
In this episode we get to compare our expectations in Episode 3 with what was delivered during the July 2023 edition of Blankets and Wine. There is also some tea about several unreleased projects from several artists :)
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Episode 3 - Upcoming Events Expectations
In this episode, we go through the lineups of upcoming events and set the expectations. The question is, will they deliver?
Here is the link to the event's revision playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iHZg2lrASfzXnJ5vSXywf?si=UwUrIJHCRWa_LGMmvM_K9w
Episode 2 - Madaraka Week Events
Taking you through the events that took place during the first week of June 2023; #LYE, Ethanals Live, Taste of KE, The Jam and Second Service.
Episode 1 - Intro
Here is where it all begins :)
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