Since its emergence, the genre has evolved from local tavern entertainment into a national cultural phenomenon and a significant industry within the Kenyan music scene. Origins and Historical Evolution
In the Kikuyu language, kugithi means "to take a walk" or "to go around." But musically, it means taking a slow, sentimental Benga beat, stripping it down to one acoustic guitar, and speeding it up until it becomes a rebellious shout-along. mugithi
: Dancers form a long line by holding the waist or shoulders of the person in front. Since its emergence, the genre has evolved from
A few ladies arrive. The guitarist starts a slow Kamaru classic. Couples do the slow shuffle —no choreography, just walking in a circle while holding a glass. Since its emergence