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

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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 Watendawili

Event images by Cheru Koimett

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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.