Blinky Bill: the African music scene's coolest philosopher

In this episode of The African Imaginary Podcast, host Khangi Khoza and musician Blinky Bill dive into the cartoon behind his stage name, the Congolese and Southern African records that raised him, the fight with his parents over leaving sport science for music, Just A Band and the video that became East Africa's first viral hit, AI music and being human as an act of resistance, fashion as an extension of artistry, and more. Read the companion essay on Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow Blinky Bill on Instagram   Blinky Bill is the stage name of Bill Sellanga, a Kenyan producer, rapper and DJ based in Nairobi. He co-founded the electronic group Just A Band while studying sport science at Kenyatta University; their animated 'Ha-He' video is widely regarded as East Africa's first viral video, and their track 'Huff + Puff' later reached a global audience through the Netflix series Sense8. As a solo artist he blends hip-hop, electronic production and Kenyan traditional instrumentation, and has spent his career arguing for African artists making forward-looking music without diluting it. * The African Imaginary on Linktree Our Website