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Baba the artiste: Raila to release collabo campaign anthem
ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga is today set to unveil a song that will be used as his election campaign anthem.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Baba the artiste: Raila to release collabo campaign anthem
Industry mourns actor Telley Savalas Otieno
Popular Kenyan actor Telley Savalas Otieno is dead.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Industry mourns actor Telley Savalas Otieno
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Men spending big on hair, facial and body massage
Men-only barbershops are accommodating the growing demand and providing a wider list of services including facials, manicures, pedicures and botox.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Men spending big on hair, facial and body massage
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Juliani and Lillian Ng'ang'a wed in private ceremony
Lillian Ng’ang’a has tied the knot with her new heartthrob musician Juliani, real name Julius Owino.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Juliani and Lillian Ng'ang'a wed in private ceremony
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Preacher Natasha, Carmel hold fab wedding
The event was attended by their families and friends.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Preacher Natasha, Carmel hold fab wedding
My mother is so proud of me, Akothee now reveals
The 38-year-old award-winning singer, social media influencer and businesswoman has been in and out of hospital since October, last year.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
My mother is so proud of me, Akothee now reveals
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DJ Pinye: Music, family discord, being single at 51 and life as DJ
Now turning 51, Pinye - real name Peter Chuani, looks back at events that have shaped his life.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
DJ Pinye: Music, family discord, being single at 51 and life as DJ
Zabron Singers' number 'Sweetie Sweetie' brings back memories of choirs
Many of the Zabron Singers’ members come from one family while the rest are family friends.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Zabron Singers' number 'Sweetie Sweetie' brings back memories of choirs
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Song of change as 11 celebs bet on 2022 ballot
Creative artistes in the industry now believe the time has come for youth advocating for change to make their voices heard.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Song of change as 11 celebs bet on 2022 ballot
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Why Gabriel Omolo’s Lunchtime echoes Kenyans' financial dilemma
'Lunchtime' paints a picture of a helpless state of the Nairobi casual laborer who toils all day but still can’t meet life demands.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Why Gabriel Omolo’s Lunchtime echoes Kenyans' financial dilemma
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Covid-19 taught me that time is all we have - Heartstrings director Sammy Mwangi
For Heartstrings Entertainment director Sammy Mwangi, theatre is his life.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Covid-19 taught me that time is all we have -  Heartstrings director Sammy Mwangi
Miss World pageant put off after 38 contestants and staff contract Covid-19
Miss World India, Miss World Malaysia and Miss World Indonesia were reportedly among the beauty queens affected.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Miss World pageant put off after 38 contestants and staff contract Covid-19
Kibinge crowned Lifetime Achiever at Kalasha
In 2009, her documentary film ‘Coming of Age’ won the Best Short Documentary category in Africa Movie Academy Awards.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Kibinge crowned Lifetime Achiever at Kalasha
Local films make splash in season of festivities
Movie lovers will be spoilt for choice this festive season with a number of local films making their premiere in leading film theatres.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Local films make splash in season of festivities
Film industry, limping from lack of funds, waits to exhale
Kalasha Awards saw 706 local film entries. Lack of financial support from the government is a major challenge affecting the quality of film production
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Film industry, limping from lack of funds, waits to exhale
Surprise pupils eyeing Kalasha prizes tonight
It is a shift from the usual narrative, as the 10th Kalasha Awards get held tonight.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Surprise pupils eyeing Kalasha prizes tonight
Kenyans keep bongo stars top on YouTube
Zuhura Soud alias Zuchu tops the list of YouTube most-watched music videos, 2021.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Kenyans keep bongo stars top on YouTube
‘The truth no one wants to discuss’
Sara Mitaru left the country as a teenager to pursue music and came back a star. Even as Afro-Fusion grows, she says a lot still needs to be done.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
‘The truth no one wants to discuss’
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Celebrity tears: Shame of a broke industry seeking a voice, identity
Local promoters have been accused of promoting foreign artistes as opposed to homegrown talent.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Celebrity tears: Shame of a broke industry seeking a voice, identity
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From reel to real estate: Why I'm not going back to the acting stage soon
Milkah Ndegwa played a prominent role in the award-winning TV drama, Lies that Bind, and the web series, Rispa, where she acted the lead role.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
From reel to real estate: Why I'm not going back to the acting stage soon
Mong’are: From Vijana Tugutuke to making waves in 4G Initiative
By the end of that year, the Vijana Tugutuke campaign had been born. Come 2006, the countrywide campaign kicked off.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Mong’are: From Vijana Tugutuke to making waves in 4G Initiative
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Where’s C’zars? Father’s desperate 15-year search for son
Abdulkarim Mohammed alias C’zars disappeared without a trace fifteen years ago.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Where’s C’zars? Father’s desperate 15-year search for son
Village beauty who did not have heels wows international catwalks
Nzisa had a simple upbringing, growing up in Voo, a village in Kitui, where owning a pair of shoes, leave alone high heels, was a luxury.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Village beauty who did not have heels wows international catwalks
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Remembering Daudi Kabaka, King of twist
Daudi Kabaka was referred to as the 'King of Twist' after founding African Twist genre.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Remembering Daudi Kabaka, King of twist
Historical centre's revamp turning Kisumu into an arts and culture hub
In 1960, Colonial Governor Sir Patrick Renison opened one of the oldest social halls in Kisumu.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Historical centre's revamp turning Kisumu into an arts and culture hub
Gospel music not dead, Rufftone and wife say
Gospel couple Krystal and Rufftone have defended the state of gospel music in the country in the wake of a mass exodus
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Gospel music not dead, Rufftone and wife say
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Celebrities: Why we are venturing into politics
Jalang’o, will be running for the Lang’ata parliamentary seat. Thirty-two people below the age of 35 were elected to Parliament in the 2017 Election.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Celebrities: Why we are venturing into politics
Nadia Mukami parades stars for 'milestone' birthday rave
'This is a major celebration for me and I would like to share the sweet little moment with everyone who has supported me in this journey.'
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Nadia Mukami parades stars for 'milestone' birthday rave
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From choppers to special food: What it takes to host star artistes
Singer Akothee asked for, among others, Sh1 million fee, a branded chopper, 10 white Range Rovers and 40 bouncers.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
From choppers to special food: What it takes to host star artistes
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Kareh B: I got into Mugithi by chance
She is a fashionista, a golden voiced singer, versatile actor and an avid reader imbued with poetic prowess.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Kareh B: I got into Mugithi by chance
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Party action returns but sector still limping
An estimated 15 per cent of clubs and restaurants across the country never came back, leading to an estimated 200,000 job losses.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Party action returns but sector still limping
Lost in the Mara sunset
Imagine getting lost in the bush. It is probably the most frightening experience anyone can encounter in the wild.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Lost in the Mara sunset
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Malkia star Wacu: I was born to win
In another world, Jane Wairimu (better known as Wacu) would be an actress, a singer, a dancer or a deejay.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Malkia star Wacu: I was born to win
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Gloria Muliro's return from divorce to new start
Six years after divorce, celebrated gospel singer Gloria Muliro has walked down the aisle with yet another man of the cloth.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Gloria Muliro's return from divorce to new start
Dancehall queen Etana arrives for 'pamoja' fest
Etana’s Saturday show at the Ngong Race Course is her first major gig since the Covid-19 pandemic struck.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Dancehall queen Etana arrives for 'pamoja' fest
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Forget plastic Americanism: Here’s Kenyan culture
Mount Kenya region boasts of a rich cultural history, and this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations captured this and much more.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Forget plastic Americanism: Here’s Kenyan culture
How KiKamba's Kinyaa became Kirinyaga, Kenya
The naming came from one of Kenya’s pioneer heroes called Chief Kivoi wa Mwendwa, who was born in 1780.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
How KiKamba's Kinyaa became Kirinyaga, Kenya
Mt Kenya artistes and businesses look to reap big from Mashujaa Day event
Mwea town, Kirinyaga County is a beehive of activity as Wang’uru Stadium prepares to host 2021 Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Mt Kenya artistes and businesses look to reap big from Mashujaa Day event
Aisher spins her way through life to become top DJ
Aisher has hosted top African musicians such as Davido, Diamond, Flavour and Otile Brown among others in Germany.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
Aisher spins her way through life to become top DJ
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JB Maina: I started music career with borrowed Sh300
With over 400 songs under his belt, veteran musician John Maina is recognised locally and internationally.
By Stevens Muendo 2 years ago
JB Maina: I started music career with borrowed Sh300
CDF Ogolla's last moments in troubled North Rift
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