Multiple award-winning Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage  today releases the visual for the politically charged record “Ole” taken from her critically acclaimed third studio album CELIA.

“Ole” (meaning “thief!” in Yoruba), see’s Tiwa team up with Naira Marley, the self-proclaimed ‘bad boy’ of Nigerian music and President of his controversial fan base, known as ‘Marlians’.

Using the core Afrobeats highly-energetic sound, Tiwa and Naira address corruption, broken promises and theft by Nigerian politicians by asking them to “share the money”.

The Rexxie produced track ends with a skit of the now infamous NDDC “Honourable Minister, off your mic” session.

Watch “Ole” on YouTube here.

Directed by renowned video director Clarence Peters, the visuals for “Ole” were shot in Lagos, Nigeria. Here, Tiwa and Naira play bounty hunters who serve as heroes in an apocalyptic version of Kalakuta - an alternate universe riddled with misfits, where the government has run its economy and county to the ground.

The visual release of “Ole” continues a successful year for Tiwa Savage. She released her much anticipated album CELIA through Motown Records / Universal Music Group which not only cements her stance as a global force to be reckoned with, it showcases her unique and borderless sound.

The album includes previous releases “Dangerous Love”, “Temptation” ft. Sam Smith and the chart-topping smash hit “Koroba”.

This year she also made her U.S. late night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performed on the UKs BBC 1Xtra Live, NPRs Tiny Desk and co-headlined this year’s Afropunk Festival.

Bongo fleva artiste Hamis Mwinjuma a.k.a Mwana Fa is among the new crop of leaders elected in the just concluded Tanzania's general election.

The rapper was elected to represent the people of Muheza, Tanga in the national assembly, he garnered 47,578 votes against his opponent Yosepher Komba of Chadema who got 12,034 votes. Mwana Fa vied through Chama cha mapinduzi (CCM).

Meanwhile Professor Jay has failed to retain his seat as Mikumi Mp losing to Denis Lazaro of CCM. Another rapper Sugu also lost his seat to former Deputy speaker Tulia Ackson.

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Diamond Platnumz's manager Babu Tale has won the Morogoro seat unopposed.

East Africa musical superstar Diamond Platnumz has said he is currently not interested in politics.

In an interview with Wasafi fm on Tuesday afternoon, the 'Baba Lao' hitmaker said the music industry still needs him and has a role to play in it's developement.

"Kiukweli mimi bado sijajiona kwenye siasa. (Honestly I dont see myself getting into politics for now )" said Diamond.

Adding "Mimi kama Mtanzania nitakachofanya ni kumunga mkono mtu yeyote ambaye naona anaweza kuleta tija. Ila kwa mimi nafikiri kwa sasa hivi nahitajika kuweko kwa muziki ili kuleta maendeleo kwa muziki. Nina deni kubwa la kuhakikisha natengeza miungo mbinu iliyokuwa chanya kwenye muziki ili kesho na kesho kutwa vitu viende sawa. (At the moment, i want to be fully in the music industry to bring developement).

Several celebrities from East Africa have joined politics. Some of the celebrities from Tanzania include Professor Jay, Sugu and the recent one being Mwana Fa who is among politicians vying for parliamentary seats.

In Kenya Jaguar joined politics while in Uganda Bobi Wine and Jose Chameleone have followed the same route.

In the interview , Diamond addressed several issues, revealing that one of his artists under the WCB label Rayvanny will soon be launching his own record label.

He also talked about beef between artists saying they help in spicing the industry.

"Nitakuambia ukweli wa dhati ukitaka sanaa yetu ikue, lazima hivyo vitu viwepo. la sivyo, watu watarelax. lakini watu wasichukulie personal na wasitake kuviingiza kwenye familia kutaka kurogana, kuuana, wataaribu hii sanaa. (If you want our music to grow these things must be there. if not, people will relax, we should not make it personal that you involve other people’s families and witchcraft)."he said.

Adding "lazima tushindane creativity, hivi vitu visivyakuwepo, sanaa yetu itakufa. lengo ni kuhakikisha kwamba tunavuma.(we must compete when it comes to our creativity, if not, our music will die.)

BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), was named Global Agency of the Year at PRovoke Media’s 2020 Global SABRE Awards ceremony, which was held virtually on October 21.

The global communications agency, a partner to Engage BCW in Kenya, was praised for its innovative new client offerings, attracting exceptional new talent and delivering consistently strong performances across all regions.

 “It is thrilling for BCW to be named Global Agency of the Year just two years after the launch of our brand,” said Donna Imperato, Global CEO, BCW. “Our leaders and teams have worked so hard to exceed all expectations for our successes so far. I’m really honored and proud of everyone for their fierce dedication, incredible talent and their palpable passion for making BCW the next generation of communications agencies. This award is for them.”

 Robyn de Villiers, CEO of BCW Africa added: “This Global Agency of the Year recognition is an amazing achievement and testament to the effort of BCW staff from around the world. It also honours the global effort that has been put into creating a winning culture at BCW, one that moves people internally to deliver their best client work.”

The Global SABRE Awards also recognise the top campaigns in the world from the previous year. BCW Mexico’s “Hagamos Esto Juntos” (“Let’s Do This Together”) for Coca-Cola Mexico was among the top 30. It was a fully integrated campaign to help the brand collect and recycle 100 percent of its packaging by 2030. BCW Mexico was the only Latin American agency honored at this year’s awards.

 During the ceremony, GCI Health, a BCW Group company, was named Global Healthcare Agency of the Year. Earlier in the year, BCW’s Asia-Pacific Region won the SABRE for Regional Consultancy of the Year.

About BCW Africa

BCW Africa is a truly African agency with a leading global parent and a 30-year heritage of partnership with clients, staff and its extended team. Johannesburg-based BCW boasts an unparalleled reach across Africa through BCW Africa, our network of affiliates across the continent, and international best practice, expertise and a global footprint through BCW globally. Our African network, which covers 50+ African countries, is based on partnerships which span more than two decades with local agencies highly regarded in their markets.

About BCW
BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), one of the world’s largest full-service global communications agencies, is in the business of moving people on behalf of clients. BCW delivers digitally and data-driven creative content and integrated communications programs grounded in earned media and scaled across all channels for clients in the B2B, consumer, corporate, crisis management, healthcare, public affairs, purpose and technology sectors. BCW is a part of WPP (NYSE: WPP), a creative transformation company. For more information, visit www.bcw-global.com.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has assured of her continued support to ongoing initiatives to combat cancer at the county level.

In a message delivered by Beyond Zero Coordinator Angella Langat in Nanyuki during the launch of Empower Project cancer clinic in Laikipia County, as part of the breast cancer awareness activities in the month of October, the First Lady committed to continue providing free cancer screening services during Beyond Zero Medical Safaris.

“Her Excellency commits to lend her voice and support to initiatives that will steer Kenya to reduce incidents of cancer and mortality as well as improve the quality of life of those who develop the disease,” Ms Langat said.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta appreciated the cooperation she has continued to receive from County First Ladies who are championing causes that promote better health and wellbeing of women and girls in their respective counties.

She also commended the strong partnerships between her Beyond Zero initiative, County Governments and stakeholders in the health sector, noting that the collaborations have boosted delivery of health services to Kenyans at the grassroots level.

The Empower Cancer Clinic at the Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital is the 6^th such facility in the country to be constructed through the initiative of the County First Ladies Association to take cancer screening, detection and treatment closer to wananchi.

EMPOWER is an acronym that stands for Enabling and Motivating Partnerships Owned by Women who Engage and Reclaim their lives.

It draws extensive membership from health advocacy institutions among them Beyond Zero, ROCHE, Women4Cancer, Africa Cancer Foundation and International Cancer Institute.

Speaking at the occasion where cancer survivors gave emotional testimonies of their journey with the disease, Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi expressed the need for more interventions to fight cancer similar to those dedicated to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“If you look at the Covid-19 pandemic and the number of deaths resulting from this disease compared to what has happened with cancer, you can see that the way we have been putting a lot of effort to slow down the Covid-19, we should do the same to slow down cancer,” Governor Muriithi said.

The Laikipia Governor said his administration has invested heavily towards achieving Universal Health Coverage, noting that over 60 percent of the population of Laikipia is covered by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

County First Lady Maria Mbeneka said the County First Lady Association, which she currently heads, will remain focused in delivering healthcare services to Kenyans especially in the fight against cancer.

Ms Mbeneka appreciated Beyond Zero for providing the roadmap in improving access to healthcare services to Kenyans through the mobile clinics and the Beyond Zero Medical Safaris.

On her part, Beyond Zero Coordinator Angella Langat pointed out that the investment in a clinic dedicated to providing screening, diagnosis and treatment of cancer complements First Lady Margaret Kenyatta's efforts in the provision of quality healthcare for Kenyans.

“By embracing the EMPOWER project, the County First Lady of Laikipia Madam Maria Mbeneka, who is also the current Chair of the County First Ladies Association has demonstrated her support for the National Cancer Control Strategy 2017-2022 that outlines broad areas of action along the cancer continuum and the roles that all actors can play therein,” Ms Langat said.

Other speakers included 14 County First Ladies, Roche Company Country Manager Frank Loeffler and International Cancer Institute Community Outreach Head David Kayode.

Makini Schools has announced the creation of new roles within the school, as the institution continues to build capacity toward providing quality education aligned to the education requirements of the 21st century and succession planning.

The new roles span from academic staff to operational staff, demonstrating the school’s ability to adapt and optimise their educational offering in line with the modern world.

Makini believes that digital transformation led by a strong team, has allowed them and their learners to grow and thrive, despite the challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“It’s a philosophy of People First,” said Alice Wambua, HR Director of Makini Schools, “even in the toughest of times, we have done everything in our power to support and retain our valuable staff members, and we will continue to build them and our collective capacity as we move forward beyond the pandemic.”

The new roles at Makini will give learners access to more facilities and more of the 21st century competencies required to be globally competitive, while also making sure that each child is nurtured to reach their potential.

The school’s continued growth and investment in its service offering provides parents with the confidence that their children will become critical thinkers and holistic learners who will contribute to their communities and the world through their talents and knowledge.

“Thanks to our original founders, to our forward-thinking management and to our dedicated teachers, we know that a quality academic offering puts children on a path to higher education and career success,” Wambua added

 “But we know that there is always room to do more, and we will continue to build on our four decades of success, by developing and improving the opportunities for our educators, our learners and our families through building professionalism in the education sector and expanding the local job market.”

The school also recently trained and upskilled a number of their teachers to deliver the newly introduced Cambridge Curriculum as an option for their learners, who were looking for an international alternative to the national system.

Beyond the new roles that Makini is looking to fulfill, there is also infrastructure growth planned in the near future.

The Kisumu campus will be expanded to include a High school in the near future, with a boarding house that takes advantage of the serene surroundings overlooking the Nandi Hills.

Further infrastructure investment across all campuses will be gradually rolled out to enhance the Makini learning experience.

LINK TO JOB OPENINGS

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In the wake of the festive season, the world fastest-growing smartphone brand realme plans to unveil another trendsetting product from its number series, the realme 7i on Tuesday, November 10^th at 11.00am.

Just a few months of making its entry in Kenya, realme is already rubber stamping its presence in the market especially among smartphone lovers with the launch of some of the most affordable and featured phones such as realme C11, realme C3, realme C15 and realme 6.

The launch of realme 7i, which will stream live on realme’s social platforms including Youtube and @realme on Facebook, is set to further cement its hold in the market and redefine the smartphone sphere in the country with a phone that is equipped with cutting-edge features compared to its peers.

As Kenyans look forward to the launch of the phone, four major features are set to define it; the camera, the RAM, the battery and storage all at an affordable price.

The phone is equipped with a massive and high-definition AI 64MP camera. It also features a 5000mAh battery with 18W quick charge, and super power-saving mode. It also comes with a storage capacity of 128GB, large enough for numerous files.

realme 7i also upgrades to 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor in selfie camera and features Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, 90Hz Ultra Smooth display, fingerprint sensor as well as 2 + 1 slot. All this packed in a 7 series iconic design Aurora Green and Polar Blue.

Mombasa County Assembly has suspended sittings for two weeks after three members reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

This is according to the  Assembly Deputy Speaker Fadhili Makarani who revealed that this was after members were forced to get tested after it emerged that one of them had contracted the disease.

He further went to state that all members have so far gone into self isolation.

However, word has it that the number of those who have tested positive for the virus is more than five.

Meanwhile two nurses from the county have succumbed to the COVID-19 virus.

Addressing members of the press in Mombasa, Kenya National Union of Nurses Secretary General Mombasa branch Peter Maroko said that six more nurses have been infected with the virus in the last two weeks.

According to Maroko the county is now recording the highest number of nurses being infected with the virus blaming the county government for failing to address their issues including allowances, promotion, payment of salary on time and submission of state statutory redacted from their salaries, threatening  to issue a strike notice

"In the last two weeks we have buried a colleague who succumbed to the COVID-19 virus and yesterday we also lost another nurse who was receiving treatment at a private facility" said Maroko

Whether an artiste is doing music as a hobby or for commercial reasons, if that music needs to reach a certain audience who will later be fans then the artiste needs a music publicist.

A music publicist manages media and public relations on behalf of the artiste/ brand. They represent their client by overseeing, shaping, and maintaining their public image. They serve as a bridge between their client and the public with the use of media.  Music Publicists:

Shape your Story

A good publicist shapes your story. Great music is good but you also need a great story and your publicist helps you shape that. Whether it is a single, music video, album, tour or whatever project that you are releasing, it needs an interesting and workable angle that will get the attention of the media. 

What is interesting about you? What is interesting about your project? What start worthy quality do you have that makes you press worthy? A publicist will formulate and package a good story that will get media’s attention.

Comes Up with a Release strategy

It’s not what you release and it’s how you release it! An artiste could have a great project or a big announcement to put out but if the release is not well plan and executed, the release might not get the coverage that it deserves meaning it won’t reach the targeted audience as it should.

A publicist will listen to the artiste’s ideas, goals and expectations of the release and he/ she will come up with a release strategy that will guide them throughout the campaign period.

Gets Media Coverage

When an artiste needs media coverage for their release or big announcement, they need to get a publicist.

A publicist builds relationships with media outlets and journalists in the music scene that they leverage on to pitch music releases, stories and other campaigns for coverage. He / she not only pitches your story, but follows up to secure media coverage, radio & TV interviews that in turn boosts the artiste’s brand, fan base & exposure.

Strategic Communication & Media Training

As an artiste, getting the interviews and the media attention is one thing but being able to sell yourself and the project that you are pushing is another.

A publicist will walk the artiste (especially new artistes) through the art of communicating while appearing on the media, how to answer questions and how to be at your best and deliver so as to ensure you have your audience/ fans glued to the interview till the end and later follow you on your relevant platforms for more engagement.

Develop an artiste’s public image and brand

A publicist is in a position to develop an artiste’s public image and branding. He / she will let you know if your public image needs work and can help you develop a voice and an image for your brand.

A music publicist will have some good recommendations for photographers, fashion stylist & great graphic designers that can help you kick up your image a top notch

Write press releases, Biographies & EPK’s

A publicist will not only come up with a release strategy but will go ahead and curate a press release write a bio/ EPK for the artiste if the artiste does not have any or fine tune it if it’s existing.

The article is by Agnes Nonsizi, founder Terazo New Media

Kisumu-based rapper Gabiro Mtu Necessary recruits his singing skills once more on yet another well written Swahili banger with his new aide Asen B on a new song ‘Kesho’ which is their third music video release of 2020 off their collaborative EP; MPITO

Mpito Coming from the Swahili word meaning ‘Transition’ sees both artists join forces to collaborate on this infectious summer EP.

The six-track Dancehall release contains every element to get the listeners reminiscing, singing, and replaying it 24/7.

“Kesho” takes the listener on a musical journey with African flavored beats, drifty uplifting rhythms, and infectious energy. The vocals and instrumentation work seamlessly together in every track for a must-listen record.

The story-telling lyricism paired with the feel-good vocals will have listeners relating to certain situations in their lives.

The engaging melody and beats with each track give the vocal an intimate, and euphoric feeling. Spreading good vibes automatically.

These talented artists maintain a fully charged arsenal of quality music that supports the fact that they are set to take over the music industry.

Their unparalleled style and sound are profoundly manifested with “Kesho.” Make sure to add this release to your summer playlist of bangers as it will serve as your soundtrack!

Gabiro's diversity has seen him transit from not only being a rapper but also being the best lyricist as is evident on his current releases.

He portrays himself as the best export from the lakeside town of Kenya; Kisumu city where he has always made sure to be top of the class by being ahead of at least all trends and lifestyles pertaining to music.

He is steadily building a reputation for Kisumu’s best lyricist, and but also shares his personal struggles through his art.

From working as a matatu tout to battling drug abuse, Gabiro’s ability to tell stories separates him from rap music ‘status quo’.

The rising star has been enjoying a boost in popularity in recent past after his Facebook and Instagram verification that saw his social media numbers rise in thousands.

He has since gotten brand endorsements and partnerships that has seen his brand be the most sought after not only in Kisumu, Kenya but also in the neighboring cities.

The Covid-19 pandemic is a difficult and stressful topic, but both artists manage to concentrate on the positive things and are looking ahead. Dropping the EP at the perfect time.

Video Link - https://youtu.be/U_briDa1p9s