The creative industry in Mombasa has received a major boost following the launch of a new state-of-the-art studio. 

The new studio which has been put up at a cost of Sh15 million is aimed at nurturing talents in Mombasa. 

The new studio is operating under the SS Media, an all-inclusive creative hub that was officially launched by Mombasa businessman Suleiman Shahbal. 

Shahbal was accompanied by media personalities Felix Odiwuor alias Jalas and Kamene Goro during the launch.

Also during the event held at the studios located in Mkomani, Nyali were 30 local artists drawn from all the six sub-counties of Mombasa. 

Speaking during the event, Shahbal said he partnered with Mombasa youth through his son Samir to start the all-in-house media company as part of his agenda of creating jobs for the people of Mombasa. 

The full-scale media company hosts two fully equipped recording studios and a photography and design studio. 

He said there are many untapped talents in Mombasa which lack exposure for among other reasons lack of a readily available studio for the talented youth. 

“These youth who have started this studio are looking for a way to earn a living, but at my capacity, I told them I will be sponsoring more upcoming artists to come and record their songs here, “ he said. 

Jalango termed the launch as an opportunity for the talented youth in Mombasa and urged them to grab it.

“There is no one who will come out and do something like this for you. This is a huge opportunity given to you and you need not waste it, ” said Jalango after the tour of the studio.

Kamene on her part said the artists who will be recording at the studio will get a platform to showcase their talents at the “This is Africa” event which she co-hosts with Jalango among other stakeholders.

SS media is also part of the sponsors of the 4th edition of “This is Africa”. 

SS Media Chief Executive Officer Michael Wachira said the opening of the studio will allow artists to explore their talents in Mombasa.

He said for long talented musicians have been forced to go to Nairobi because of the lack of a good studio in Mombasa.

“We have done this because we know the biggest artists are from Mombasa, but they are being forced to go to Nairobi, ” said Wachira.