Muthoni Drummer Queen has announced plans for a major shift in her creative journey, revealing a return to music after years focused on entrepreneurship, festivals, and artist development work.
Speaking during an interview on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, around her ongoing projects, she reflected on what she describes as a period of balancing multiple roles, from running music incubator programs to leading festival work, alongside motherhood and strategic industry involvement.
Muthoni shared that she is experimenting with a sabbatical from her entrepreneurial commitments, a move that has already seen a reduction in her day-to-day involvement in key projects.
The ‘Suzie Noma’ hitmaker explained that while she remains part of strategic and decision-making spaces, the intention is to gradually step back and allow more room for creative work.
“I’m experimenting with a sabbatical from my entrepreneurial life so I can make work again,” she said. “I want to be fully in that space where I can reconnect with my music.”
The shift, she added, is not sudden but intentional, a recalibration of priorities after years of balancing multiple responsibilities.
Returning to the artist’s space
At the heart of the transition is a desire to return fully to her identity as an artiste.
She described wanting to “sit more in the artist pocket,” focusing on music creation, production, and other creative expression that she feels has taken a back seat in recent years.
She detailed plans to work with a piano teacher, drum coach, and production mentor as part of rebuilding her creative foundation.
“I want to sit more in the artist pocket,” she said. “There’s something in that space that I’ve missed, and I want to return to it properly.”
Years of industry building
Muthoni’s pivot comes after a long stretch of work outside the studio. In recent years, she has been heavily involved in music infrastructure.
She noted that much of her focus between 2023 and 2025 was directed toward rebuilding systems, expanding festival operations, and supporting industry growth across the region.
Despite this, she acknowledges that her last major body of musical work was released years ago, before stepping deeper into executive and family responsibilities.
Rather than a sudden comeback, Muthoni describes the shift as a gradual return, one shaped by reflection, timing, and creative curiosity.
She emphasised that while business responsibilities remain important, there is a growing need to prioritise artistic expression and personal creativity.
