Pulse's Seventh Heaven

The pioneer celebrity entertainment magazine across the wider East Africa, Pulse magazine, has continuously lived up to her catchphrase, "the only way to get a life" by bringing you great entertainment coverage. Now the celebs that have been the fodder write back their take on this showbiz rag

Ciku Muiruri—Former Pulse Editor

I have a soft spot for Pulse magazine having had the privilege of spending two years with y’all as Editor. When I first joined, I found a very hostile bunch of scribes. I was an outsider and getting into your inner circle was not easy. I eventually managed to win you over (especially Smitta who was the ringleader of an attempted coup against me and now one of my closest pals). Boy, did we have good times! You guys are like family. It hasn’t been all roses (didn’t I recently call up CEO and CNN, mad as hell?) Ha ha. I love y’all and wish Pulse a very happy birthday.

I would buy you a drink but at seven, you’re still not legal yet!

Nameless — MTV Award winner

Nameless

There is no doubt the magazine remains my favourite, having spearheaded in highlighting the ups and the lows in the local showbiz scene, that makes it a must read.

There is also no denying that it has continuously supported artistes besides updating the public about the on goings in the celebrity world.

Jaguar — Singer

To me, Pulse is the most read magazine due to its in-depth coverage as far as entertainment goes.

My favourite writers are David Odongo, CNN, CEO’s Pulse Rate, Pius’s Caught Out and Tony Ngare’s Banter column. On the other hand, I feel Hawk Eyed P has been harsh on video reviews.

Smitta has been doing a good job but there are times when he tends to look down on particular celebrities by referring to them as celebs in quotes. It is high time the media aimed at building artistes instead of bringing them down despite their efforts.

Daddy Owen — MTV Award winner

We need more magazines like Pulse in Kenya. To date I feel indebted to Pulse for highlighting my stories including events. As an upcoming artistes, that has

Owen

enabled my star shine so bright at the moment. Pulse has done an extraordinary job by transforming local entertainment to be more interesting.

Esther Wahome — Gospel Singer

The magazine is informative and entertaining besides having catapulted many local musicians into the limelight – often in a positive way. Although there have been a few negative stories on some artistes for reasons best known to you I believe Pulse still rocks in a big way.

My advice to fellow artistes or celebrities is not to take things personal whenever something negative is written about them. It is time they look at it positively by accepting to be corrected in order to be a better person.

Dunco — Singer

Esther Wahome

Pulse is the place to be… man you guys have proved beyond doubt that nothing is impossible going by your unique features and columns.

Nevertheless, I must mention that there are a few writers within your team who are always out to bring down artistes judging by their already formed assumptions, which most times are not correct.

Amani — MTV Award winner

Pulse has been good for the entertainment industry. It has even nurtured the reading culture among the young people who have to wake up early on Friday mornings to get a glimpse their icons. It has also developed the entertainment culture in Kenya. Besides getting the established artistes out there to the international platform, Pulse is now helping nurture fresh talent and that is good for continuity in the industry. People may complain of Pulse being mean at times, but there is nothing as bad publicity. Happy birthday.

　

Cannibal — Singer

Pulse iko juu. I think it has done a good job in terms of uplifting local showbiz industry. It is good to see some of the artistes from Mombasa getting the right coverage.