Urban Kenyan Hip Hop Pioneer

Bigpin Jatelo: The Soundtrack of Nairobi.

From KORA Award–winning hits to global tours, Bigpin Jatelo helped rewrite the rules of Kenyan urban music. Tap into the legacy, the future, and the **Bigpinjatelo Radio** stream – live sets, deep cuts, and real-time podcast sessions.

KORA 2004 Best Male Artist – East Africa
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Live from Nairobi

Urban anthems, Kapuka classics, and unreleased gems.

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Bigpinjatelo Radio

24/7 Bigpin, from classics to real‑time sessions.

A dedicated station for the Jatelo universe. Continuous mixes, deep album cuts, exclusive edits, and live podcast broadcasts when the mic goes hot.

Today

Music all day • Live podcast blocks in the evening.

Live stream

Bigpinjatelo Radio

Non-stop Bigpin selections, sequenced for the culture.

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Radio & podcast schedule

Local Nairobi time

  • Morning Cruise

    Easy anthems, classics, and grooves.

    06:00 – 10:00

  • Nairobi Rush

    High‑energy Kapuka and rap sets.

    16:00 – 19:00

  • Bigpin's Radius (Live)

    Podcast episodes broadcast in real time when announced.

    Selected evenings

  • Night Shift

    Deep cuts, remixes, and collaborations.

    22:00 – late

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Vibe of the station

Built as a home for Bigpin's catalog – from the early days to present – plus collaborations, features, and curated blends that only make sense on his own frequency.

For the fans

Hit play and leave it there. The stream is tuned for long listening: driving, working, late‑night plotting.

For the future

As new projects roll out, this radio becomes the first place to feel the next chapter in real time.

Discography

Albums, EPs, and essential records.

A catalog that carried Kenyan radio from imported playlists to homegrown anthems. Use the cards below as entry points to your preferred platform.

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Gor Mahia

Album • Urban Kenyan Hip Hop

Stadium energy, terrace chants, and rap verses – a record that blurs the line between matchday and club night.

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Story & Legacy

From Nairobi blocks to continental stages.

Before the playlists and algorithms, there was the grind: ciphers, studio sessions, and a stubborn belief that Kenyan music deserved its own space on the dial.

Bigpin Jatelo helped flip Kenyan radio from imported sounds to something that actually reflected the streets. The records carried Nairobi slang, swagger, and rhythm – not as a trend, but as a declaration.

Awards followed (including a KORA win), along with cross‑border collaborations, tours, and a reputation as one of the anchors of the country's urban sound.

Today, the mission includes documenting the journey through content, mentoring younger voices, and building spaces like Bigpinjatelo Radio to keep the story alive in real time.

2004

KORA Award

Best Male Artist – East Africa.

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Tours & stages

From Nairobi to diaspora arenas.

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Future projects

Albums, collabs, and new media chapters.

Archive footage

Shots from shows, sessions, and city nights.

More visuals in the gallery below. Photo & video heavy

Voice & perspective

Beyond the verses, Bigpin's commentary and storytelling live through the Bigpin's Radius podcast – deep dives on culture, industry, and the journey so far.

Podcast & Visuals

Bigpin's Radius & video drops.

Long‑form conversations, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and music videos – built to be watched full‑screen or run alongside the radio stream.

Bigpin's Radius • Episode

The day we lost K‑rupt – stories from the inside.

Recorded live, with clips airing on Bigpinjatelo Radio.

Watch on YouTube Or listen via radio rebroadcast

Latest podcast episodes

Episodes roll out on your favorite podcast apps and drop as scheduled blocks on the radio when announced.

  • Building a Kenyan classic – breaking down a hit.

    Process, inspiration, and the sessions that led there.

  • Nairobi to the world – touring stories.

    Diaspora shows, small rooms, and big stages.

  • Mentoring the next wave – conversations with younger artists.

    Lessons, failures, and advice from the grind.

Visual gallery

Built for photos and video stills. Tap to view in full.

Tours & Live

Where to catch Bigpin next.

From Nairobi nights to international stages, this is where shows, tours, and special appearances get listed.

Upcoming shows

New dates will land here first. Check back as tours and festival slots are confirmed.

No public dates are listed here yet.

For bookings, press, or appearances, use the form below – the team will coordinate with you directly.

Past highlights

  • Continental stages and award‑show performances.
  • Club runs that helped define the Nairobi sound.
  • Diaspora tours, connecting with fans abroad.

Bring Bigpin to your stage

Use the booking form to share event details: venue size, city, preferred dates, and how the performance fits into your program.

Contact & Booking

Reach the team.

For shows, interviews, collaborations, or partnerships, use the form. Your message routes directly to management.

Basic spam protections apply. The team replies as soon as possible.

Direct contacts

  • Management: management@bigpinjatelo.com
  • Press: press@bigpinjatelo.com
  • Bookings: booking@bigpinjatelo.com

Socials

Follow Bigpin across platforms for new music, clips, and announcements.

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