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Jua Cali To Grace The Ultimate May Babies Party At Wasafi Lounge
Genge rapper Jua Cali is expected to grace the Genge vibes party Wasafi lounge, Kiambu Road Edenville juction.
The show will also feature Dj Ocheezy, Dj Ras Han and Wilko King of Swag.
The event scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday is set to be the ultimate May Babies Birthday weekend gig.
Ben Pol 'Wants' Zuchu
Tanzanian singer Ben Pol has expressed interest in marrying Zuchu.
In a video he shared on his instagram page, Ben Pol jokingly asks Zuchu's mother, Khadija Koppa to give him her daughter for marriage, considering his current relationship status.
"As you can see this is my mother and you all know my current situation. Let her give me the daughter" says Ben Pol.
Responding to Ben Pol's request, Khadija Kopa laughed about the matter without giving a direct response.
Last week Ben Pol confirmed that he has filed for divorce against his Kenyan wife, Arnelisa Muigai.
The singer asked for space and privacy for himself and his family during what he has termed as a difficult time.
"These issues are very private and since the case is in the Primary court in Dar es Salaam, I would not want it to be discussed further for the respect to all parties involved and with respect for the Courts law," said Ben Pol.
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Gov't Declares Friday, May 14 Public Holiday
Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has gazetted Friday, May 14, 2021 as a public holiday.
This is to allow Kenyan Muslims to celebrate end of the holy month of Ramadhan, Idd-ul-Fitr.
This was communicated in a special gazette notice issued by CS Matiang'i.
“It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination of National Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act, declares that Friday, the 14th May, 2021, shall be a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr,” reads the notice.
Etana Features Wyre, Naiboi In Upcoming 8th Album
Grammy-nominated Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer Etana has revealed that she has featured Kenyan artists Wyre and Naiboi in her eighth studio album, set for release soon.
Taking to twitter, the 'Weakness In me' hitmaker also announced the name of the album. She also said she has sung in Kiswahili .
She said "My 8th studio album is called 'Pamoja', which means together."
Adding" "It features many great artistes you know and love. Some you may even grow to love or love more. It’s time to get together. I will name two: Naiboi and Wyre."
Femi One Teases Upcoming Album
Femi One has teased the release of her upcoming album- Greatness.
The successful femcee posted a mysterious Artwork on all her social media platforms on Tuesday 4th of May.
The album's name is a testament of the tremendous growth Femi has had over her 7 years in the entertainment industry.
Greatness which is Femi One’s debut album is destined to catapult her more into the limelight.
Already respected and adored from her previous hit songs and extended playlist, Femi One is the first female rapper from our generation to release an album.
Femi One is considered the most successful female rapper in Africa today.
Greatness combines her signature punch lines, funny nuances, thought provoking rawness with a funky new age twist.
All her songs are a labour of love for her fans; a powerful package that is set to make history.
Femi One who is currently signed under Kaka Empire was recently announced as the first African female brand ambassador for the international Monster Energy drink.
AGCO Agriculture Foundation And Kenya Red Cross Society Announce Second Phase Of Project Partnership
The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF), a private foundation committed to ending hunger through sustainable agricultural development, today announced the second phase of a USD $125,000 project partnership with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS)to respond to climate change and food insecurity in the Dadaab Refugee Complex.
The project began this month, with the goal of restoring degraded land, strengthening refugees’ food security and income levels, and increasing production of diverse, nutritious foods.
The Dadaab Refugee Complex falls within the expansive arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) of Kenya, characterized by hot,dry weather and high rates of evapotranspiration interspersed with occasional floodin in poorly drained areas.
Dramatic changes in weather patterns have caused prolonged drought and extreme rainfall, placing 209,584 refugees and 200,000 host community members living near the border of Kenya and Somalia in dire need of food and financial support.
Funded by the AAF, the first phase of the project focused on meeting agricultural and nutritional demands of refugees and host communities through the establishment of a mechanized farm for pivotirrigation and crop production.
“Climate change is a serious threat to the livelihood and food security of many marginalized farming communities. The impact reported from the initial phase of our project in the Dadaab Refugee Complex has propelled us to expand the project deliverables and continue this strategic partnership with the KRCS,” said Metti Richenhagen, Director, AGCO Agriculture Foundation.
Adding “This project demonstrates our commitment to address climate change and help farmers in the Dadaab camp and host community improve their soil health and build resilient food systems.”
The second phase of the project will support 6,000 beneficiaries in the refugee camp and the host community.
The goal is to promote climate-smart agriculture and soil fertility management practices, strengthen farmers’ skills in modern irrigation and mechanized agriculture, and create employment opportunities for vulnerable communities.
The KRCS will help farmers establish and manage their farms as well as connect them with local markets.
The vegetable crops, lentils and leguminous grass that will be grown during this project phase will support the livelihoods of local farmers and their families.
The project is also supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which maintains the water infrastructure serving the pivot farm and provides logistical support.
The Kenya County Government of Garissa donated the parcel of land for the project and helps identify vulnerable community members who can benefit the most from the program.
“This second phase of this project is the right next step to ensuring access to nutrition and improving the livelihoods of refugees and their host community,” said Dr. Asha Mohammed, Secretary General, Kenya Red Cross Society.
Late Brenda Fassie Tribute: Panda By Na’Yo
Versatile German based Nigerian singer, Na’yo comes through with a new song titled “Panda” specially dedicated to South Africa’s Brenda Fassie who was an anti-apartheid Afropop singer, songwriter, dancer and activist.
Affectionately called MaBrrr by her fans, she was the "Queen of African Pop", the "Madonna of The Townships" or simply as The Black Madonna. Her bold stage antics earned a reputation for "outrageousness".
Brenda Fassie who was also the niece of the late President Nelson Mandela died in Sunninghill, Sandton, South Africa in 2004.
Watch Panda Video - https://youtu.be/tI8Zj8lCyVw
Na’Yo who is working closely with Bigdo Music Empire is a talented and gifted musical artist who has always come through with beautifully crafted and scintillating songs like “Joanna” which he released in September, 2020 that gave him global recognition.
He is now back at it with a new song “Panda” where he switches from English to Igbo then finally to Swahili language to bring back the memories of Late Brenda Fassie and not just that he also samples her most popular song “Vulindlela.”
Motivated by a desire to make music that goes deeper than entertainment, in an emotional, introspective journey filled with music that calms, inspires, motivates, and celebrates the beauty and complexity of life.
Kholi Releases New Album 'Stones to Diamond', Ahead Of His Kenyan Tour
Rising Nigerian afro-pop artist Kholi real names Chuwkuemeka Okoli has released his Album #StonesToDiamond.
Speaking about the album, Kholi says "In a way‚ the Album was written as Stones personal therapy of changing his path and finding light, with each track helping tackle my own journey . I chose the title “Stones to Diamond” to symbolize the feeling of ‘security and strength.”
Adding “These two things are foundations from where hope can grow. I hope people can relate to my stories in their own way.”
Motivated by a desire to make music that goes deeper than entertainment, he is ready to unveil his new album, Stones to Diamonds.
On this album he dives deep into the topic of love to understand how it feels at it’s different stages, including when it has faded away.
Based on the emotions of discussions that he held with close friends, trying to understand their perspectives on love, Stones to Diamonds is an emotional, introspective journey filled with music that calms, inspires, motivates, and celebrates the beauty and complexity of life and love.
Kholi’s soothing voice earnestly soars over swelling strings and a jauntily plucked guitar on One, the album’s opener. From the opening minute, he has no fear in sharing how he feels towards the object of affection.
He captures the heady rush of new love where promises easily flow from our lips without worry. Yet the next song, DLM, shows him pleading for his partner not to leave him as subtle sax riffs dance in the background.
It’s this ability to authentically capture the feelings that many of us can relate to that makes this album such a rewarding listen for his audience.
Whether he’s singing about lust sparked by a beautiful woman in his presence on body language, convincing someone to give him a chance at love on Gamble, or inviting his lover to get away with him on Go, every song is written with the care and attention of someone that has taken time to understand how we react to the many situations that love can bring about.
Stones to Diamonds is a sonically cohesive experience despite its inspirations coming from a varied range of sources inspiration from artists like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Maroon 5, Drake, and multifaceted producer Gospelondebeatz led Kholi to a sound that invokes afro-pop, jazz, bachata, and RnB.
Throughout the course of the album, these genres intertwine seamlessly to create something brand new, a romantic backdrop for Kholi to examine the many aspects of love.
The sumptuous tones of his voice never feel in competition with the variety of instruments and musical elements.
Songs like Euphoria and the simmering Te Amo allow his voice to showcase it's range and honesty over instrumentation that feels familiar but also new.
Stones to Diamonds is available on all streaming platforms now!
Kholi is expected to jet into the country for a 3 week Media tour and meet up with local celebrities for possible collaboration.
Tekno Features mafizikolo In 'Enjoy' Remix
Afropop singer, songwriter and producer, Tekno has dropped the remix to his hit single, “Enjoy” featuring South African duo, Mafikizolo.
The Enjoy Remix video, which was shot in Ikeja, Lagos by Nigerian cinematographer Clarence Peters and styled by Uduak Betiku, is a colourful and enjoyable video which demonstrates beauty and fashion, while leaning into that spirit of celebration.
This release follows his recent album release “Old Romance” which includes the original “Enjoy” track which has had 1900 + spins on radio and reached over 1 million streams on Spotify and Boomplay with 7 million views and counting on YouTube.
Listen to “Old Romance”
Buxton Housing Project Sales Window Officially Opens
Buxton housing project the largest and the fourth low cost housing project in Kenya after Park Road Shauri Moyo and Starehe housing project in Nairobi has been launched.
The project has received government support and it will be exempted from a number of taxes and VAT on building materials to be used in the construction.
The Sh6.3 billion Mombasa Buxton House project with 1,900 low-cost houses units will feature one, two- and three-bedroom units .
The project which will be the largest after the 1,370 on Park Road in Nairobi is one of the projects approved by President Uhuru Kenyatta in his bid to have affordable housing, under his big four agenda.
The government has already negotiated with eight commercial banks to offer a one-digit mortgage deal for the financing of the largest affordable and social housing project in Kenya which will benefit the Buxton houses buyers as sales window opened on Wednesday.
Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga said the project will unlock another Sh50 billion that will come from the Real Estate sector alone in Mombasa which will spur economic activity in Mombasa.
“This is the largest project in Mombasa after the Park Road projects and it will create business opportunities for suppliers in excess of Sh4 billion across Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale,” said Mr Hinga.
Mr Hinga said the government is also intending to construct another houses in Changamwe Mombasa due to increasing demand of the houses.
“Buxton house project is of National government importance and contractor has received certificate of Tax and VAT exemptions on a number of building materials apart from having all approvals fast tracked,” said the PS.
Sales opened on 5th May and individual looking to buy the house must register with Buxton Point make down payment starting May 12th and the buyer must deposit 7 per cent of the amount based on the unit of choice.
“We have had a number of inquiries but we would like to assure loclas that selling price and payment plan for former residents of Buxton remain as earlier agreed despite increasing demand of houses,” said lead investor Suleiman Shahbal.
The low-cost houses consist of 600 one-bedroom units of 35 square metres selling at Sh2.3 million whereas 700 two bed-room units measuring 55 square metres each selling at Sh3.6 million each.
Those intending to buy three bed-room house will be expected to pay Sh4.7 for a house constructed in a 72 square meters where the investor is putting up 600 units of such.
The Buxton Point project is designed to offer modern and value living complete with state of the art finishes all while remaining affordable. With open spaces and beautiful walkways coupled with elegant community areas, Buxton Point has been meticulously designed to suit all your needs.
Mombasa county CEC for Lands, planning and housing Taufiq Balala said the county faces a deficit of 21,000 housing units annually which require approximately sh30 billion to construct thus the reason for partnership with the private sector.
Balala also reiterated the county government’s support in the project saying they are also going to redevelop all the 10 county estates among them Buxton, Changamwe, Likoni and Khadija.
“So much has been said about the county government concerning this project. I would like to assure all of you that the county government fully supports this project and that is why I’m here to represent the governor who is abroad” said Balala.
On his part the developer and Chairman of the project Suleiman Shahbal revealed that some individuals have already started expressing interest in the units with some 1,253 units from the planned 1,900 having been already purchased off plan.
“If you have ambitions to own a unit you must now hurry and not blame me later” said Shahbal.
Shahbal further noted that a total of 3,000 youths are expected to directly benefit from jobs from the project for the next one year.
