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realme Treats Fans To Valentines Fiesta Through #DaretoLove Campaign
The month of Love is upon us and in usual fashion, couples took time to express their love to their special ones in different ways.
This year was especially unique themed ‘’love in a pandemic ‘’ with the period that has been. However the city was awash with love in the air painting the entire country red for the weekend.
In line with the festivities, the fastest growing smartphone brand realme embarked on a drive to share the love through a campaign dubbed #DareToLove to get lucky couples to celebrate Valentine’s day the realme way.
The campaign sought to connect with customers providing an opportunity for them to interact with the brand which is keen on love as a pillar in creating memories.
Susan Karimi who came up with the most enticing #DaretoLove narrative bagged herself a dinner with her family at Kitisuru Manor all with the recently launched realme 7i.
“I’m so excited to have been selected the winner for the #DaretoLove campaign it really made my valentines extra special for my loved ones,” she said
Other lucky winners included Linda Lilly who clinched the realme 6, Andrew Mwalicha who won the realme C15 while Ashley Bakhoya, Maru-Viona, Derrick Muthanje, Duque Baraka all walked away with a realme band from their expressions of love for the #DaretoLove Campaign.
The smartphone manufacture has promised to sustain its growth in the Kenyan market with more new product releases for this year as it targets to strengthen its roots in Kenya’s smartphone market share.
With its 2-year stint of operations in both high-end and mid-range smartphones the brand recognizes Kenya’s exclusive position as a regional nexus for smartphone technology and innovation and is keen to bring its global excellence in smartphone technology to Kenya with a range of products specifically designed to meet the leap-forward needs of young consumers.
Prince Kaybee Drops New Single And Pre-Order To His 4th Republic
Prince Kaybee’s “The 4th Republic” album pre-order has gone live along with his first official single titled "Ebabayo" from the highly anticipated album, dropping March 5th 2021.
The album that Prince Kaybee has been teasing at since the beginning of 2021, has finally gone live as a pre-order across all digital platforms.
To accompany the launch of the pre-order of this highly anticipated album, Prince Kaybee has released a hot first single from the upcoming album. "Ebabayo", featuring Nokwazi marks the first collaboration between the two artists.
"Ebabayo" is a high-octane track that is sure to maintain Prince Kaybee’s dominance as the king of the African dance scene.
Click here to pre-order album.
Coca-Cola Appoints Debra Mallowah Vice President For East & Central Africa
The Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit has appointed Debra Mallowah as the new Vice President for the East and Central Africa Franchise, effective February 15, 2021.
Debra will be taking over from Phillipine Mtikikiti who served as the Vice President & General Manager of the East and Central Africa Franchise since June 2019.
In her new role which will be based in Nairobi, Debra will oversee the development and implementation of business strategies across the East and Central Africa Franchise.
Debra is a highly accomplished leader with a wealth of experience gained within leading multi-national organizations.
She has a strong track record of driving growth and is a versatile leader with deep understanding of customers and markets in Sub-Saharan Africa.
She has held senior leadership positions in fast-moving consumer goods, including the beverage industry, manufacturing, and technology companies.
"I am confident that she will lead the Coca-Cola Franchise in its next phase of growth,”President Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit Bruno Pietracci said.
Speaking on her appointment Debra expressed optimism as she takes up her new role.
“My vision is to ensure that the Coca-Cola brand continues to refresh our consumers lives and make a difference in communities we operate in. A lot has changed around the environment we operate in especially in the last one year driven by the ongoing pandemic, but there many growth opportunities for the Coca-Cola business and that is my focus," she said.
Debra joins Coca-Cola from Safaricom Plc (Vodafone Group) where she was the Chief Business Development Officer and played a key role in developing a blueprint for entry into new geographical territories and expanding the business to new growth areas.
Previously, she has also served as the General Manager for East and Central Africa at GlaxoSmithKline; Vice President at Unilever with responsibility for Sub-Sahara Africa; Group Marketing & Innovations Director at Diageo East Africa (East African Breweries Limited); and Regional Marketing in Diageo in the United Kingdom.
Debra has a passion for developing African talent and unlocking possibility in others.
She has a strong commitment to social entrepreneurship and non-profit work in the region.
Debra holds a Business degree (Honours) from the University of Nairobi and completed an Advanced Management Program from the IESE Business school in Spain and an Executive Program on Fintech Innovation at Said Business School, Oxford University. She has lived and worked in Kenya, South Africa, and the UK, and is married with two children.
Beware Of Ruto, Joho Tells Kenyans
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has asked Kenyans to be careful over what he terms as politics of whipping up emotions being propagated by Deputy President William Ruto.
Speaking during the official launch of the Mombasa early childhood robotics programs at Buxton estate, Joho accused Ruto of being deceitful and trying to divide Kenyans, saying he cannot be trusted.
"You have someone who has been the Deputy President for eight years and he is now coming back to you trying to tell you that your worth is only a wheelbarrow, are you even serious" said Joho.
Adding" We need leaders who can help us solve our problems but not reminding us how poor we are''.
Joho also accused Ruto of trying to mock Kenyans through his style of politics.
Joho charged "Let us open our ears, let us open our eyes. They are trying to mock us. Why would someone go all over the country trying to remind people that they are poor".
The ODM Deputy party leader further stated that his 2022 presidential ambition is unstoppable lashing out at his critics.
"You are judging me because my only crime is being born in Mombasa, Am I not a Kenyan like any other Kenyan?!. This time round we are also going to be counted in the presidential ballot, just watch this space" charged Joho.
His sentiments were echoed by Mvita Mp Abdulswamad Nassir who also attacked Deputy President William Ruto over his style of politics.
"You have been in the government for all those years and you have just realised now that there are mama mbogas, watu wa mkokoteni in Kenya. What were you doing all those years?!" posed Nassir.
Nassir called on other Coast leaders to rally behind Governor Hassan Joho and support his presidential ambition.
"For a very long we have been used as the pillars, let them now become the pillars as we go up" he said.
Arrow Bwoy Releases New Video 'Fashionista'
Kenyan hit-maker Arrow Bwoy releases a new banger Fashionista - off his next album.
In Fashionista, Arrow Bwoy celebrates the African woman’s beauty and diverse fashion style through catchy lyrics laid on an upbeat track that's blended with classic guitar melodies.
Watch Fashionista on YouTube: http://bit.ly/FashionistaYouTube
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Fashionista’s production was a collaboration between upcoming producer Sifa and the seasoned iLogos Music.
The video that features models in contrasting fashion against colorful and artsy backdrops, was directed by prolific director Jordan Hoechlin (Morgan Heritage, Ali Kiba) assisted by Trey Juelz.
Arrow Bwoy remarks that Fashionista is just the first of more releases in 2021 leading to the launch of his second album featuring top Pan-African collaborations.
This will be a follow-up to Hatua (2019) - Arrow Bwoy’s debut album that gained popularity both locally and beyond leading to an album tour in Kenya, Ethiopia, and ten states in the USA.
001 Music Set To Unveil New Talent
Mombasa based production house 001 music is set to unveil a new talent this week.
According to a source, Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho is expected to grace the event which will also include a listening party.
"We expect to have a listening party for our new artist who has already recorded several songs, only the invited guests will first get the opportunity to listen to the songs" said the source.
The source further went ahead to reveal that the production house has also lined up several artists who will be unveiled this year.
"We have alot lined up for this year, there are several talents in store. Music fans should just wait and watch this space" stated the source.
Last year, 001 music unveiled another artist, KO.
Spice Diana Teams Up With Rapper Fik Fameika In 'Ready'
Celebrated Ugandan singer Spice Diana has team up with rapper Fik Fameika in a new song titled 'Ready'.
Fik Fameika brings his enegry to the song produced by Daddy Andre.
The video was shot by Zyga Phix
Watch the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaTAUTRo69Q
Community Health Workers Key To Provision Of Healthcare To Vulnerable Groups, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta Says
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has said community health workers play a crucial role in the health sector as they reach out to those who are unable to access health facilities.
She said it is in recognition of their pivotal role that her Beyond Zero organization decided to finance the training of over 5,000 community health volunteers to assist in the National fight against Covid-19.
“In recognition of the pivotal role community health volunteers play in fighting the pandemic, and to complement Government's response to protect health workers against COVID 19, Beyond Zero financed the training of 5,154 community health volunteers,” the First Lady said.
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta spoke Friday evening at the 25th Ordinary General Assembly of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) steering committee meeting which was held virtually.
At the meeting running under the theme ‘‘Showing resilience in the face of COVID19 by building on past gains and learning from the challenges of the present’’, member states gave an account of the measures they are taking to assist the marginalised groups in the fight against COVID-19.
To complement Government recovery program, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta said Beyond Zero will continue to support socioeconomic initiatives, especially those benefiting the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable members of the society.
She expressed optimism that through collaboration and partnerships, African nations are overcoming challenges brought about by COVID-19.
“We are optimistic that through resilience, our continued collaboration and partnerships, together, we as a nation and as continent we shall live the promise of a better year in 2021,” the First Lady said.
She outlined various initiatives taken by Beyond Zero to cushion the most vulnerable groups from negative impacts of COVID-19 saying she will continue to pursue objectives which will ensure that the most vulnerable segments of society have access to basic services.
“Beyond Zero’s Strategic Framework 2018 to 2022 focuses on among other interventions, improving access to comprehensive health care and social protection for targeted vulnerable groups.
“The welfare of mothers and children and the elderly remain a priority to our work, and in 2020 we supported 20,000 households from vulnerable families by providing medical and food supplies,” the First Lady said.
She said that in partnership with stakeholders, her organization will this year, offer screening for cervical and prostrate cancer and scale up advocacy work to sensitize communities on preventive healthcare access through the Beyond Zero Medical Safaris.
“We shall also enhance efforts to fast-track Kenya’s commitment to reduce the cases of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis to 50 per 100,000 live births.
“We will continue to advocate for accelerated policy uptake supporting eMTCT business plans to help galvanize resources for the implementation of programs,” said the First Lady.
Other speakers included the First Lady of the Republic of Congo who is also the President of OAFLAD, Antoinette Sassou N’guesso and African Union Commissioner for Social Affairs Amira ElFadil Mohammed Elfadil.
JoeBoy Releases 'Focus' Off His 'Something Between Beauty And Magic' Album
Nigerian award winning singer and songwriter Joeboy has released a new single "Focus" off his latest studio album- Something Between Beauty and Magic.
Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8NGfvelGy4&feature=youtu.be
Focus has been doing well in East Africa since its release and is currently topping charts number 16 on Top 100 in Kenya, 2 on Top 100 in Nigeria, 5 on Top 100 Ghana and 11 on Top 100 Zibambwe.
Focus is about unreciprocated love that we all go through at some point in our lives. It encourages one to accept its totally okay to love someone who doesn't love you back.
The audio has been produced under Banku Music/Empawa Africa by MOG - John Kwesi Dosunmu-Mensah. Video was directed by Dammy Twitch of Polar Films.
This release comes hot on the heels of Joeboy's first studio album - Something Between Beauty and Magic this was released early this month and has been receiving great reviews as a body of work to behold
Speaking about the album, Joeboy says "It has always been my resolve to spread good vibes through music and put a smile on people's faces. Happiness in my opinion is looking into your lovers eyes, a child's smile, laughter, memory of the first kiss, marriage to the one you love or ruining with the family members."
Adding “This album is all about love a perfect blend between beauty and magic, I hope anyone who gets to listen to it will experience the vibes and share it with others,
The album has 14 tracks and a bonus documentary and is a collaboration of various producers on each song.
Joeboy is the first successful artiste to participate in Empawa Africa, the talent incubator and mentorship program founded by afropop superstar Mr. Eazi.
With over 500 million streams across major platforms and a success story to boot, Joeboy has been featured on International media platforms-Rolling Stone, CNN, Complex, Pitchfork and Billboard among others.
Mimi Mars Drops 'Wenge'
Tanzanian singer Mimi Mars makes a glorious return with "Wenge" her first solo record of 2021.
The song has been produced by S2kizzy.
Listen to the song here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZxN_EFSoy8
