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Kay Bryn Beats Top Contenders to Win UK-Based Afrobeat/Afropop Artist of the Year

Published

5 months ago

December 3, 2024

London, UK – December 3, 2024 – Burgeoning Afrobeat and Afropop sensation Kay Bryn has achieved a significant milestone, winning the prestigious UK-Based Afrobeat/Afropop Artist of the Year award at the 2024 Ghana Music Awards UK.

Kay Bryn delivered a captivating performance on the awards night, solidifying his position as a standout talent in the UK’s Afrobeat and Afropop scene. Stream/Download his latest Far From Original debut album on preferred platform HERE!

Kay Bryn emerged victorious in a highly competitive category, surpassing notable nominees, including Danny Lampo, Manni B, Marco Lowrey, Charles, Kalah, Kevin Omarr, Geo, Wellington, Ephraim, Drogo47, Black Kat GH, and Star Vicy.

His win reflects his growing influence and dedication to pushing the Afrobeat and Afropop genres to greater heights.

In his acceptance speech, Kay Bryn expressed heartfelt gratitude to his fans, team, and fellow nominees, saying:
“This award is a testament to the hard work and passion I put into my craft. I dedicate this to everyone who has supported my journey. Afrobeat and Afropop are the future, and I’m honored to be part of this movement.”
The award comes at an exciting time for Kay Bryn, who is currently promoting his debut album, Far From Original. The album showcases his unique blend of Afrobeat rhythms and contemporary pop influences, earning praise from fans and industry insiders alike.

With standout tracks and a fresh sound, Far From Original is quickly gaining traction across streaming platforms and live events.

Kay Bryn’s win and performance at the Ghana Music Awards UK 2024 mark the beginning of what promises to be a remarkable journey in the global Afrobeat and Afropop music landscape.

Stream/Download his latest Far From Original debut album on preferred platform HERE!

Watch Kay Bryn’s performance on GMAUK 2024 stage

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Caitlin Cook’s Musical Bathroom Odyssey Hits the UK

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1 week ago

May 9, 2025

Joni Jones

What do cowboy dicks, milk pistols, and public toilet walls have in common? They all find a strange kind of poetry in The Writing on the Stall, the wildly inventive musical comedy from US performer Caitlin Cook, landing in the UK this summer. After sold-out runs Off-Broadway, at Edinburgh Fringe, and in London, the New York Times Critic’s Pick returns for a short UK tour—playing Brighton’s Komedia (31 May & 1 June) and Soho Theatre, London (4–7 June).

Set entirely in a public bathroom, The Writing on the Stall is anything but private. In this whip-smart and wickedly funny one-woman musical, Cook dives into the scrawled messages and mysterious wisdom etched on cubicle walls and turns them into something bold, bizarre, and unexpectedly moving. The songs are catchy, the jokes are razor-sharp, and the show isn’t afraid to get its hands dirty—literally.

Armed with a guitar and a knack for digging gold out of the obscene, Cook crafts a genre-defying hour that’s part stand-up, part cabaret, and all catharsis. This is confessional comedy with clever hooks, pitch-perfect melodies, and enough surprises to keep your eyebrows permanently raised. Expect satire, sincerity, and some surreal props—rumour has it a pair of slingshotted knickers makes a cameo.

Caitlin Cook isn’t your average musical comic. She’s Oxford-educated, New York-hardened, and streaming in the tens of millions. She’s also collaborated with some of comedy’s finest, directed offbeat hits, and performs as one-half of the musical duo 2/3rds of a Threesome. With this new UK run, she’s not just touring a show—she’s building a movement that blurs the lines between comedy, theatre, and performance art.

If you missed her during her Edinburgh frenzy, this is your chance to catch the musical everyone’s been whispering about in pub toilets and shouting about in five-star reviews. You might come for the laughs, but you’ll stay for the songs that (fair warning) may live rent-free in your head for months.