Karumba Ngatia, popularly known as DJ Krowbar, is a multi award-winning DJ and media personality who has left an indelible mark on the African entertainment scene. With an exceptional talent for blending African sounds and movies into his sets, DJ Krowbar has garnered widespread recognition and admiration. His passion for African culture is evident in his work, and he has been honored with numerous accolades for his outstanding contributions to the industry.\r\n\r\nNotably, DJ Krowbar has been nominated across Africa as the Best Sound Designer, a testament to his skill and expertise in crafting immersive and captivating audio experiences. His journey in the field of sound engineering began with a Cumm Laude graduation from the esteemed SAE Institute South Africa, where he earned a degree in Audio Engineering. This solid educational foundation has further fueled his commitment to delivering top-notch productions that resonate with audiences far and wide.\r\n\r\nBeyond his successful career, DJ Krowbar is deeply committed to mentoring and nurturing the next generation of creatives in the continent. He believes in the power of knowledge sharing and actively dedicates his time to uplift and empower young talents, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for their growth. Through his mentorship initiatives, DJ Krowbar aims to ensure that African creatives have the resources and guidance they need to thrive in the competitive entertainment landscape. His dedication to preserving and promoting African culture through his work and mentoring efforts makes him an inspirational figure and a role model for aspiring creatives across the continent.

Kennedy Wathome is a Kenyan urban pop music producer, mix engineer, music director, and educator. He has garnered widespread acclaim for his works across the Kenyan music scene, with ten years plus of experience in the music production and sound field industries. His production works span commercial and non-commercial genres, including corporate and educational sectors.

Wathome founded Pop Nation Entertainment, a company dedicated to providing opportunities for emerging artists in the music and sound industry. He aims to revolutionize the country’s music scene and entertainment landscape.

Currently, Wathome serves as a head of department and core faculty member at the African Digital Media Institute, where he shares his expertise with young aspiring music producers and sound engineers through his teaching.\r\n\r\nHe holds a diploma in music and a degree in music technology, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in musical arts with a focus on music composition.

Patrick Kabugi is an award-winning composer, sound designer and post production sound mixer for film and TV. He has been teaching at ADMI since January 2015 and has composed music and mixed sound for films, documentaries, TV/radio commercials, TV series and radio drama, serving a diverse range of clients including Safaricom, KCB, and UNICEF. Patrick holds a Diploma in Music for TV (Music for the Media – UK), a Certificate in Sound for Film from DW Akademie and a BA degree from the University of Nairobi. He is also an alumnus of the Berlinale Talent Campus – Berlin Germany (Sound Design and Composing Music for Film).