Bloom Radio

Nairobi's Bloom Radio is a curious beast. It's a music station that refuses to commit to a single genre, which could be a disaster but somehow works. One minute it's Afrobeat heavyweights like Burna Boy, the next it's a deep cut from a local Nairobi producer you've never heard. The daytime slots are energetic, almost frantic, matching the city's pulse. But by evening, things loosen up - you might catch a reggae stretch or some throwback Congolese rumba. The DJs keep chatter minimal, letting the tracks breathe. It's not polished, and that's the appeal. You get the sense someone's actually in th…