Ado Veli Podcast

Corine Onyango breaks down why many Kenyan hip hop artists are struggling in today’s music landscape and shares her perspective on what “real hip hop” truly means.A powerful and insightful conversation you don’t want to miss.The voting lines are officially OPEN, show love and support by voting for your favorite artist here:https://tinyurl.com/msxpf262Purchase your tickets to the gala show here;https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shopSpotify Playlist; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MzhTancPtivS6ffhONsr8?si=0dfa8e4c0ca04a76YouTube Playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yFZMqIXMMYoD9x1f9t-SpRomhTBrpiI&si=S_bTnhDeYEPFSvfpAdo Veli Podcast Season 16, Episode 01 (Episode 391)

Jinx breaks down what it means to host the Unkut Hip Hop Awards 2025, shares insights on his new podcast with Twenny Eights, and talks about the exciting return of the Trap Lab freestyle sessions.Dive into the conversation and get the full story behind these major moves in Kenyan hip hop.The voting lines are officially OPEN, show love and support by voting for your favorite artist here:https://tinyurl.com/msxpf262Purchase your tickets to the gala show here;https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shopSpotify Playlist; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MzhTancPtivS6ffhONsr8?si=0dfa8e4c0ca04a76YouTube Playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yFZMqIXMMYoD9x1f9t-SpRomhTBrpiI&si=S_bTnhDeYEPFSvfpAdo Veli Podcast Season 15, Episode 26 (Episode 390)

Zizzy Litty opens up about what it means to be selected as one of the Unkut Hip Hop Awards 2025 Draft Picks. She talks about her journey, her growth, and why this recognition fuels her push for even greater heights.The voting lines are officially OPEN, show love and support by voting for your favorite artist here:https://tinyurl.com/msxpf262Purchase your tickets to the gala show here;https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shopSpotify Playlist; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MzhTancPtivS6ffhONsr8?si=0dfa8e4c0ca04a76YouTube Playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yFZMqIXMMYoD9x1f9t-SpRomhTBrpiI&si=S_bTnhDeYEPFSvfpAdo Veli Podcast Season 15, Episode 25 (Episode 389)

Sekoh ICG may not be among this year’s Unkut Hip Hop Awards nominees, but he’s already gearing up for next year. In this interview, he talks about the new projects he has lined up, his motivation, and why he’s confident he’ll secure a nomination in 2026.The voting lines are officially OPEN, show love and support by voting for your favorite artist here:https://tinyurl.com/msxpf262Purchase your tickets to the gala show here;https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shopSpotify Playlist; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MzhTancPtivS6ffhONsr8?si=0dfa8e4c0ca04a76YouTube Playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yFZMqIXMMYoD9x1f9t-SpRomhTBrpiI&si=S_bTnhDeYEPFSvfpAdo Veli Podcast Season 15, Episode 24 (Episode 388)

Snaidah Don Dada stopped by to share her excitement and what it truly felt like being selected as one of the Unkut Hip Hop Awards 2025 Draft Picks.She talks about the moment she found out, what the recognition means for her journey, and the energy she’s bringing into 2025.The voting lines are officially OPEN, show love and support by voting for your favorite artist here:https://tinyurl.com/msxpf262Purchase your tickets to the gala show here;https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shopSpotify Playlist; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MzhTancPtivS6ffhONsr8?si=0dfa8e4c0ca04a76YouTube Playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yFZMqIXMMYoD9x1f9t-SpRomhTBrpiI&si=S_bTnhDeYEPFSvfpAdo Veli Podcast Season 15, Episode 23 (Episode 387)

Barak Jacuzi pulled up and shared the story behind his boxing fight with Lumu, why the nomination for Content Creator of the Year means so much to him, and more.This conversation is full of energy, insight, and big moments from one of the most entertaining personalities in the culture.The voting lines are officially OPEN, show love and support by voting for your favorite artist here:https://tinyurl.com/msxpf262Purchase your tickets to the gala show here;https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shopSpotify Playlist; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MzhTancPtivS6ffhONsr8?si=0dfa8e4c0ca04a76YouTube Playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yFZMqIXMMYoD9x1f9t-SpRomhTBrpiI&si=S_bTnhDeYEPFSvfpAdo Veli Podcast Season 15, Episode 22 (Episode 386)

Ado Veli had a quick chat with Lowki the Great, and he opened up about the excitement of being nominated for the first time at the Unkut Hip Hop Awards. He also breaks down why he believes this is his year to take the award home.The voting lines are officially OPEN, show love and support by voting for your favorite artist here:https://tinyurl.com/msxpf262Purchase your tickets to the gala show here;https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shopSpotify Playlist; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MzhTancPtivS6ffhONsr8?si=0dfa8e4c0ca04a76YouTube Playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yFZMqIXMMYoD9x1f9t-SpRomhTBrpiI&si=S_bTnhDeYEPFSvfpAdo Veli Podcast Season 15, Episode 21 (Episode 385)

Meet Saisa Ndabi, the rising female rapper shaking up the Kenyan Hip Hop scene with just her debut album.In this episode, she talks about her journey, her creative process, and how she’s carving her own lane in the industry.The voting lines are officially OPEN, show love and support by voting for your favorite artist here:https://tinyurl.com/msxpf262Purchase your tickets to the gala show here;https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shopSpotify Playlist; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MzhTancPtivS6ffhONsr8?si=0dfa8e4c0ca04a76YouTube Playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yFZMqIXMMYoD9x1f9t-SpRomhTBrpiI&si=S_bTnhDeYEPFSvfpAdo Veli Podcast Season 15, Episode 20 (Episode 384)

We linked up with Kenyan Hip Hop legend Abbas Doobeez, who opened up about supporting new talent and gave us a sneak peek into his upcoming album.The voting lines are officially OPEN, show love and support by voting for your favorite artist here:https://tinyurl.com/msxpf262Purchase your tickets to the gala show here;https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shopSpotify Playlist; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MzhTancPtivS6ffhONsr8?si=0dfa8e4c0ca04a76YouTube Playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yFZMqIXMMYoD9x1f9t-SpRomhTBrpiI&si=S_bTnhDeYEPFSvfpAdo Veli Podcast Season 15, Episode 19 (Episode 383)

In this episode, Ruby V breaks down the history of the Unkut Hip Hop Awards and explains the reasons behind its hiatusThe voting lines are officially OPEN, show love and support by voting for your favorite artist here:https://tinyurl.com/msxpf262Purchase your tickets to the gala show here;https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shopSpotify Playlist; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MzhTancPtivS6ffhONsr8?si=0dfa8e4c0ca04a76YouTube Playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yFZMqIXMMYoD9x1f9t-SpRomhTBrpiI&si=S_bTnhDeYEPFSvfpAdo Veli Podcast Season 15, Episode 18 (Episode 382)

Road to Unkut Hip Hop Awards 2025!At the official unveiling party, we linked up with some of the incredible talents nominated for this year’s awards.In this episode, we sit down with Jimmy Truth, the creative force and artistic director at Seasaw Fashion, a brand nominated for Fashion Brand of the Year.We talk Kenyan Hip Hop, style evolution, the fusion of music and fashion, and what Seasaw brings to the culture.Tap in and enjoy this insightful conversation as we celebrate the movement pushing Kenyan Hip Hop forward.The voting lines are officially OPEN, show love and support by voting for your favorite artist here:https://tinyurl.com/msxpf262Purchase your tickets to the gala show here;https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shopSpotify Playlist; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MzhTancPtivS6ffhONsr8?si=0dfa8e4c0ca04a76YouTube Playlist; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5yFZMqIXMMYoD9x1f9t-SpRomhTBrpiI&si=S_bTnhDeYEPFSvfpAdo Veli Podcast Season 15, Episode 17 (Episode 381)Get Ado Veli Podcast Merchandise here:https://adovelipodcast.hustlesasa.shop/Intro 00:00Seasaw being nominated 00:32Africa's Hip Hop Lives Here 01:33 Return of Unkut Hip Hop Awards and the impact 02:41Outro 04:50Listen to Ado Veli Podcast on; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Boomplay, Google Podcasts, Mixcloud, TuneIn, Stitcher and SoundCloud here;https://smarturl.it/adovelipodcastTune in, listen and share your thoughts on social media with our official hashtag #AdoVeliPodcast.Follow us on;Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/penninah.wanjiru.902https://www.facebook.com/ADOVELl/Twitter:https://twitter.com/penninahwanjir1https://twitter.com/AdoVeliRadioInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/penninah_wanjiru/https://www.instagram.com/adoveli/Email: adoveli7@gmail.comHost: Pesh and Ado Veli.

Ado Veli links up with @Rapkeed, rapper, songwriter, performing artist, and founder of SouthSide, Diani’s #1 clothing line.In this episode, Mohammed aka Rapkeed dives into the story behind his apparel brand and shares more about his journey in music.Tune in to Ado Veli Podcast Season 15, Episode 14 (Episode 378) and catch the full conversation!Rock the latest drip from South Side:https://linktr.ee/Southsidedianihttps://www.instagram.com/southside_dianihttps://www.facebook.com/southsidedianihttps://www.tiktok.com/@southside_dianihttps://southside.hustlesasa.shop/Connect with Rapkeed:https://www.instagram.com/rapkeedmusik/https://www.youtube.com/@UCBDj0KXmm6DpoCoovUwM6ew https://x.com/rapkeedmusikhttps://www.facebook.com/RapKeedMusikGet Ado Veli Podcast Merchandise here:https://adovelipodcast.hustlesasa.shop/Intro 00:00Music Hiatus 01:06Studying the game 03:25Do Diani artists organize their own shows? 06:03Discovery of South Side Diani apparel 09:25Last release from RapKeed 12:17South Side Diani apparel 13:48Why South Side Diani 17:04Partners and collaborations 18:01Is there separation between RapKeed and South Side Diani 20:23Challenges faced 21:43Physical shop 28:11Best memories 32:17Outro 33:15Listen to Ado Veli Podcast on; Apple podcasts, Spotify, Boomplay, Mixcloud, TuneIn, Stitcher, Hearthis.at, audiomack and SoundCloud here;https://smarturl.it/adovelipodcastTune in, listen and share your thoughts on social media with our official hashtag #AdoVeliPodcast.Follow us on;Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/penninah.wanjiru.902https://www.facebook.com/ADOVELl/Twitter:https://twitter.com/penninahwanjir1https://twitter.com/AdoVeliRadioInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/penninah_wanjiru/https://www.instagram.com/adoveli/Email: adoveli7@gmail.com

Chris Kaiga is a familiar name in the Kenyan music scene. Since dropping his breakout hit Zimenice, he’s consistently delivered banger after banger, all while staying true to his signature sound and style. Ado Veli caught up with him for a quick chat just moments before he hit the stage. Here’s what went down.This interview is featured on Season 15, Episode 05 of the Ado Veli Podcast, which is also the 369th episode in total.Intro 00:00Kwenye Hii Masaa days 01:05The next phase of Chris Kaiga music 02:00Why Chris Kaiga takes breaks from music 04:00Chris Kaiga music uniting the nation 06:00Moments Chris Kaiga Cherishes 07:23Chris Kaiga at the Grammys 08:44How Chris Kaiga prepares himself before hiting the stage 09:50Get Ado Veli Podcast Merchandise here:https://adovelipodcast.hustlesasa.shop/Listen to Ado Veli Podcast on; Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Boomplay, Google Podcasts, Mixcloud, TuneIn, Stitcher, Hearthis.at, audiomack and SoundCloud here;https://smarturl.it/adovelipodcastTune in, listen and share your thoughts on social media with our official hashtag #AdoVeliPodcast.Follow Chris Kaigahttps://www.facebook.com/ChrisKaigaMusichttps://x.com/chris_kaigahttps://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@ChrisKaiga⁩ https://www.instagram.com/chris_kaiga/Follow us on;Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/penninah.wanjiru.902https://www.facebook.com/ADOVELl/Twitter:https://twitter.com/penninahwanjir1https://twitter.com/AdoVeliRadioInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/penninah_wanjiru/https://www.instagram.com/adoveli/Email: adoveli7@gmail.comHost: Ado Veli

London Boyz, a duo hailing from Rongai and consisting of Palmer 1 and AGK, joined Ado Veli this week to talk about their latest EPs, Addicted by Palmer and About Time by AGK. Watch the full interview to learn more about the London Boyz.

Racky, a producer, songwriter, sound engineer, and instrumentalist, describes his unique style as Mellow Rap. We sat down with him as he shared an exclusive single from his upcoming project, Sorry I Can’t Heal. Tune in to enjoy the conversation.

This interview is featured on Season 14, Episode 14 of the Ado Veli Podcast, which is also the 352nd episode in total. Listen to Ado Veli Podcast on; Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Boomplay, Google Podcasts, Mixcloud, TuneIn, Stitcher, Hearthis.at, audiomack and SoundCloud here; https://smarturl.it/adovelipodcast Tune in, listen and share your thoughts on social media with our official hashtag #AdoVeliPodcast. Follow us on; Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/penninah.wanjiru.902 https://www.facebook.com/ADOVELl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/penninahwanjir1 https://twitter.com/AdoVeliRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penninah_wanjiru/ https://www.instagram.com/adoveli/ Email: adoveli7@gmail.com Host: Pesh & Ado Veli

Nem R is a Kenyan rapper and singer from Eldoret known for her deeply personal music, which often explores themes of pain, struggle, and success. Her unique style blends rap with soulful vocals, pushing beyond genre boundaries, and establishing her as a leading figure in Kenya's underground music scene. In her latest project, Area 7, which features over 25 tracks, she collaborates with prominent artists like HR The Messenger, Kitu Sewer, and Brima Maovete, further showcasing her versatility and dedication to her craft. This interview was featured on Season 15, Episode 12 of the Ado Veli Podcast, which is also the 350th episode in total. Get Ado Veli 1st Service tickets here👇🏿 https://tix.to/SetItEdition/jewiq Follow Nem R https://www.facebook.com/nemrrrrrrr https://x.com/nem_rrrrr https://www.instagram.com/nem_rrrr/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCobjvkRV63Qus9oYBonqd7A https://www.tiktok.com/@nem_rrrrr Listen to Ado Veli Podcast on; Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Boomplay, Google Podcasts, Mixcloud, TuneIn, Stitcher, Hearthis.at, audiomack and SoundCloud here; https://smarturl.it/adovelipodcast Tune in, listen and share your thoughts on social media with our official hashtag #AdoVeliPodcast. Follow us on; Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/penninah.wanjiru.902 https://www.facebook.com/ADOVELl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/penninahwanjir1 https://twitter.com/AdoVeliRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penninah_wanjiru/ https://www.instagram.com/adoveli/ Email: adoveli7@gmail.com Host: Ado Veli

Lil Felly is a Kenyan rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Madiwa (Eastleigh Section 3), Nairobi. He is the Owner/Founder of Young DreaMer EntertainMent and is recognized for his clever punchlines, wordplay, and conscious rap that delivers knowledge to his listeners. Felly focuses on conscious and mainstream hip-hop, aiming to both educate and entertain, drawing inspiration from artists like Tupac and Lil Wayne. He is currently working on his debut album titled God is The Greatest. This interview was featured on Season 14, Episode 09 of the Ado Veli Podcast, which is also the 348th episode in total. Get Ado Veli 1st Service tickets here👇🏿 https://tix.to/SetItEdition/jewiq Follow Lil Felly https://www.facebook.com/LILFELLY https://x.com/lilfelly https://www.instagram.com/lilfelly/ https://www.youtube.com/@LILFELLY https://www.tiktok.com/@lil_felly JefeMall Call +254 743 44 55 20 https://www.facebook.com/JefeMall https://x.com/Jefe_Mall https://www.instagram.com/JefeMall https://www.tiktok.com/@jefemall https://www.youtube.com/@JefeMall Listen to Ado Veli Podcast on; Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Boomplay, Google Podcasts, Mixcloud, TuneIn, Stitcher, Hearthis.at, audiomack and SoundCloud here; https://smarturl.it/adovelipodcast Tune in, listen and share your thoughts on social media with our official hashtag #AdoVeliPodcast. Follow us on; Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/penninah.wanjiru.902 https://www.facebook.com/ADOVELl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/penninahwanjir1 https://twitter.com/AdoVeliRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penninah_wanjiru/ https://www.instagram.com/adoveli/ Email: adoveli7@gmail.com Host: Ado Veli

Exclusive @mtumboka_apg interview with Ado Veli Podcast Get your ticket to Ajay's showcase here👇🏿 https://tix.to/SetItEdition/jewiq This episode is featured on Season 14, Episode 09 of the Ado Veli Podcast, which is also the 347th episode in total. Recorded @RadioTV254 Video by Jayflix (https://www.instagram.com/jayflixstudios/) 00:00 Intro 00:30 Projects recap 01:58 Mtu Mboka consistence 02:48 10 Down EP release date 04:10 Mtu Mboka Don Dada song 05:03 Stick Kwa Plan song 06:08 Mathe Ng'anya song 07:30 Being versatile 09:48 Huyu Mpoa song 10:49 Numb song 11:38 Flu Game song 12:44 Why a solo project 13:57 Story time song 18:24 Mad song 19:33 Mr. Patel Mode song 21:01 Why 10 Down EP 22:47 Outro 25:59 Get your tickets! Follow Mtu Mboka; https://www.facebook.com/marvin.wandugo.7 https://x.com/mtu_mboka_ https://www.youtube.com/@mtumboka_apg https://www.instagram.com/mtumboka_apg/ Listen to Ado Veli Podcast on; Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Boomplay, Google Podcasts, Mixcloud, TuneIn, Stitcher, Hearthis.at, audiomack and SoundCloud here; https://smarturl.it/adovelipodcast Tune in, listen and share your thoughts on social media with our official hashtag #AdoVeliPodcast. Follow us on; Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/penninah.wanjiru.902 https://www.facebook.com/ADOVELl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/penninahwanjir1 https://twitter.com/AdoVeliRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penninah_wanjiru/ https://www.instagram.com/adoveli/ Email: adoveli7@gmail.com Host: Ado Veli

After first meeting around five years ago, we crossed paths again with X-Ray King but this time under different circumstances. This is an exclusive interview featuring previously unreleased material from X-Ray King. This interview is featured on Season 14, Episode 07 of the Ado Veli Podcast, which is also the 345th episode in total. Recorded at Radio 254 Video by Jayflix Studios (https://www.instagram.com/jayflixstudios/) Follow X-Ray King; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009801850895 https://x.com/X_RAY_king254 https://www.instagram.com/xray_king_/ https://www.youtube.com/@XRayKing Email: xraykingkenya@gmail.com Listen to Ado Veli Podcast on; Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Boomplay, Google Podcasts, Mixcloud, TuneIn, Stitcher, Hearthis.at, audiomack and SoundCloud here; https://smarturl.it/adovelipodcast Tune in, listen and share your thoughts on social media with our official hashtag #AdoVeliPodcast. Follow us on; Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/penninah.wanjiru.902 https://www.facebook.com/ADOVELl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/penninahwanjir1 https://twitter.com/AdoVeliRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penninah_wanjiru/ https://www.instagram.com/adoveli/ Email: adoveli7@gmail.com Host: Ado Veli