Lucy Ilado is a Kenyan based music journalist, researcher and artist's rights activist with a focus on the African music scene, especially the East African region. Currently, she is the content editor for Music In Africa's East African regional office. She has over the years worked as a contributor for several print publications and international platforms including Elephant.info. She is interested in policy formulation, advocacy and research, all geared towards growing and strengthening the cultural and creative sectors in Africa.