Former Bandari FC goalkeeper trainer Razak Siwa has rejoined Tanzania football heavyweights Young Africans (Yanga FC) in the same capacity.

Siwa left Bandari in January alongside Nasoro Mwakoba after their contracts had expired. They were replaced by Wilson Obungu and Anthony Kimani.

Yanga parted ways with the entire technical bench led by Burundian coach Cedric Kaze.

Siwa will be replacing Vladimir Niyonkuru who worked as keeper’s trainer under Kaze.

"Rasmi leo tunamtambulisha Razak Siwa kuwa kocha mpya wa magolikipa wa klabu yetu. Karibu sana Razak Siwa kwa mara nyingine kwenye" reads a tweet from Yanga FC.

Siwa had coached Yanga for two years as goalkeeper trainer before joining Tanga based side Coastal Union in the Tanzanian league.

In Kenya, he also worked at Sofapaka and Gor Mahia.

Homeboyz Radio has announced celebrated Jamaican presenter Conrad Gray, alias G Money as the replacement for Shaffie Weru, DJ Joe Mfalme and DJ Neville in the breakfast show.

This follows the termination of the trio over alleged Gender-based violence utterances.

In a statement dated March 27, the media house states that the decision was reached after a comprehensive review of the comments made on the station’s Thursday morning show, adding that the topic in discussion was neither approved nor authorised by the management.

On Monday morning, Homeboyz Radio shared a poster of the new show and the presenter.

"BACK AGAIN! The only way you need to start your week is with .@GMONEYizME Do yourself a favor and tune in" reads the post.

On Sunday the communications authority fined the station Sh 1 Million and ordered all presenters in the station undergo mandatory training.

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Kenyan singer Tanasha Donna is the offficial brand ambassador for Deez Secret.

Deez Secret is an organic skincare company based in Nigeria.

An excited Tanasha took to social media to share the good news with her fans.

"Super delighted to announce that I am the official brand ambassador of @Deezsecret ORGANIC vegetable based skin care products that Naturally leave your skin feeling moisturized , glowy, brightened and radiant" she posted.

Adding "Excited to make you a part of this journey with me and cant wait to show you all what magic this is what we have with us right here! Been using this for a while now and the resukts are impeccable".

Meanwhile Tanasha has also announced that she will be dropping back to back music vidoes calling on her fans to be ready.

"3rd video done. Done with the old and onto the new wave! 2021 E CHOKE!! BACK TO BACK " she said.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has condoled with the Obama family following the death of Mama Sarah Onyango Obama.

Mama Sarah, who is the third wife of the paternal grandfather of former US President Barack Obama, died Monday morning in Kisumu.

In his message of comfort, the President mourned the Obama family matriarch as an icon of family values and a philanthropist whose contribution to the progress of the Kenyan nation shall be dearly.

"The passing away of Mama Sarah is a big blow to our nation. We've lost a strong, virtuous woman. A matriarch who held together the Obama family and was an icon of family values," the President eulogised.

Mama Sarah Obama will be remembered by many for her philanthropic work especially in her Nyang'oma Kogelo home in Siaya County where she initiated several community development projects.

"She was a loving and celebrated philanthropist who graciously shared the little she had with the less fortunate in her community," the President mourned Mama Sarah, 99, who passed away while receiving treatment at a Kisumu hospital.

The President wished the Obama family God's grace as they mourn their departed matriarch.

At most if not all the time when the issue of mental health enters a family’s life they try to get it hidden mainly because it is seen as shame and disgrace to the family unit.

Even after losing his friends to crime, alcohol, depression, and suicide - while he dropped out of campus in his third year, Gabiro Mtu Necessary was still into all these and many other illegal activities that he clearly knew would lead him to prison or to the extreme point; his grave.

“Mental health was just never a topic of conversation where I grew up in the sub-urban areas of Kibos, Kisumu, where my parents raised my two brothers, two sister and I. My parents built the perfect foundation to raise a family and I grew up with the love and support any kid would dream about. But when it came sports and music my parents were never my number one fans,” Gabiro narrates.

Having broken all these barriers and turning his parents his number one fans especially his late father who died in 2019 while the two were starting an entertainment unit under his enterprise; Jodifa he is definitely a force to reckon with.

During this time is when they managed to release songs like International Local, Bad Girl Loving and Kus Kus all that brought Gabiro in front of a worldwide audience.

Mtu Necessary as he is known to many has since proven once more than twice that impossible should never be in anyone’s vocabulary and this has brew confidence and hope among his peers like Asen B who has been mentoring and supporting for more than a year.

Asen B and Gabiro released a collaborative mini album “MPITO” in 2020 that has more than 500,000 total digital streams.

Starting out as a traditional Ohangla band member back in 2013 with the likes of Freddy Jakadongo and the late Abenny Jachiga, Mtu Necessary drew his earliest inspirations from the likes of Octopizzo, Lucky Dube, Khuli Chana, Juliani and a host of others.

He grew up listening to reggae and hiphop music which was influenced by his late father who was a Lucky Dube and Chronixx die hard.

Young and inspiring, he is steadily building a reputation for Kisumu’s best lyricist while sharing his personal struggles through his art.

I would also highlight more on this by saying that currently Gabiro Mtu Necessary is the only Kisumu based artist that has already been verified on Facebook and Instagram with thousands of followers and great engagement.

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

Gabiro is not your ordinary musician as is evident with every release he puts out - his latest release “Isabella” showing more proof that he is the best lyricist and story teller to ever come out of the lakeside city of Kisumu.

He has extremely outdone himself in this classical Benga tune produced by Blakangel and Chuma Sound. It is clearly evident that Mtu Necessary is more of a singer than a rapper than we ever imagined.

Over this soundtrack, Mtu Necessary reflects on his village love interest Isabella who gets an opportunity to go and work in the city. Shot in the lakeside city of Kisumu Isabella gives us a clear picture of how our ambitions can hinder us from loving the ones we choose.

Most notable elements of this new release are the addictive melodies on the track that gets the listener asking for more.

“Isabella naogopa unasepa, Isabella ya kwetu kumbuka?” he croons. “Isabella, ningekuwa na pesa ningekupa Duka Ju unaenda njoo tuseti moja uketi chini ukivuta Oh mama kabla ukwende nipe busu nitakumbuka,Nipe tena, nikilala usingizi usiku naota,I'm stricken I can't deny Ukarimu wako ndo unakupa sifa…And am stuck here for life, I can't move you are my ride or die.” Gabiro

Watch Isabella : https://youtu.be/yig5w7N53bY

The communications Authority (CA) has fined homeboyz radio has fined Homeboyz radio Sh1m and ordered that the breakfast show be off air for six months.

Speaking to the press on Sunday morning, the authority director general Mercy Wanjau directed that all presenters in the station undergo mandatory training.

"They should undergo training on programming code by the authority. “This training should be certified and supervised by the national gender and equality commission and evidence of compliance filed with the authority, ” said Ms Wanjau.

She also directed that the station should publish a public apology on two newspapers with nationwide circulation.

This comes just a day after Homeboyz Radio and its parent company, Radio Africa, have terminated the service of Shaffie Weru, Joseph Munoru (DJ Mfalme) and Neville Muysa with immediate effect. On Friday, the three were suspended for two weeks in relation to comments they made that appeared to victim shame and justify sexual assault against women.

"The comments of said erstwhile employees were neither authorized, approved nor cleared with the company nor was the subject discussed and or authorized by the company’s senior leadership. We are deeply disappointed in their conduct." Homeboyz Radio General Manager Somoina Kimonjino said in a statement on Saturday evening.

In a viral video, the presenters discuss an ordeal in which a 20-year-old woman was thrown off the 12th floor of Ambank House by a man she met on Facebook. The woman, Eunice Wangari Wakimbi, had met the perpetrator, Moses Gatama Njoroge, for a date in Nairobi on September 13, 2020.

On Saturday East African Breweries Limited (EABL) suspended advertising on Radio Africa Group.

"As a responsible corporate citizen that upholds and champions gender inclusion, diversity and human rights, we support the ongoing investigations. EABL and the Guiness Brand are significant advertisers on a variety of programmes on Radio Africa Group.Consequently, beginning Thursday 26th March 2021, EABL paused all advertising on the RAG programmes related with these presenters” EABL said in a statement.

In a statement , the media council of Kenya (MCK) welcomed the move by Homeboyz radio to fire the three presenters calling on all journalists and media houses to adhere to the guidelines and regulations.

"The Council takes note of the action taken by the management of the radio station, against the individuals and commends them for taking responsibility. This is as a sign of commitment, to uphold ethical standards in their programming. Consequently, the Council will be keen on following up on such matters to enforce compliance as per the Media Council Act 2013." reads a statement from MCK

The Luo rap king, Japesa has shocked his fans after revealing that he has bought his own coffin.

According to Japesa real name Philip Patroba Okoyo this is to reduce the funeral expenses when he dies.

Taking to instagram, he posted a photo of himself posing next to the coffin with the caption "” Bought myself a coffin, just in case nikufe msisumbuliwe na till,” .

Japesa mainly sings in his native Dholuo, English and Swahili. Some of his popular songs include 'Too much ice' and 'Jaluo Oksechi'.

Kenya was yesterday nominated to host the 2023 Africa Content Regulation Harmonisation Committee Conference and also to serve as the 1st Vice Chair of the Steering Committee.

The Committee by consensus decided to retain the status quo of its leadership with South Africa taking the Chairman of the Committee for another period of two years while Kenya and Nigeria will serve as the 1st Vice Chair and 2nd Vice Chair respectively.

Malawi, Zambia and Eswatini were also co-opted as Members of the Steering Committee that will drive the agenda of content regulations harmonisation in Africa.

Mashele Abongile of South Africa was nominated as the Chair while Alhaji Adedayo Thomas as the 2nd Vice Chair.

"Kenya looks forward to working with other member countries to promote trade and business in film, opening opportunities for jobs and wealth for our filmmakers while using films to promote African culture and values." said Kenya film Classification Board (KFCB)C.EO Ezekiel Mutua

Celebrated African photographer Twinsdntbeg are presently in Nairobi, Kenya for this year’s edition of the Entrepreneur Fashion Week.

They are the official photographers of the event. Entrepreneur Fashion Week is the biggest Fashion Week in Kenya that brings together top-notch luxury brands and also empowers emerging brands.

Some of the Luxury Brands that the Fashion Week has showcased since its inception have been featured not once in the British Vogue, British GQ, Tatler Magazine, while others are part of their country's export program

TWINS DON’T BEG BIO

Twins don't beg (Twinsdntbeg) from Ghana are one of the most sought after photographers in Africa. They run two brands; Twinsdntbeg and Swag of Africa. 

The twins, real names Emmanuel and Samuel Appiah Gyan, studied Agriculture and Landscape Management and Architecture, respectively at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.

They began their career as professional photographers in 2015 and they have steadily grown since then.

Born and raised in Ghana, and because of their exceptional skills, Emmanuel Swag of Africa is the official cinematographers & the social media handlers for Mrs. Samira Bawumia, the wife of the Vice President of Ghana and Samuel was the official cinematographers of the President of the Republic of Ghana His Excellency Nana Akufo Addo until 2017.

The duo has worked with a lot of high profile personalities both in Ghana and internationally including Stonebwoy, Efya, Jackie Appiah, Becca, Akosua Vee, Efya and DKB. They are well known in other countries and work with a lot of African models and brands.

The “snapping” twins have also covered major events in and outside Ghana and are regular faces at celebrity parties and private events. Twinsdntbeg were the official photographers for the 2020 Miss Universe Ghana event, and they went on to cover the international show in Bangkok, Thailand.

They have in the past covered the Ghana Music Awards 2017, Ghana Meets Naija, Afrimma Awards and the Miss Malaika 2017 pageant.

In February 2020, they were a part of the photographers who captured moments for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Awards in the USA which was aired on BET.

This awards show had them taking pictures of celebrities such as Rihanna and Jamie Foxx and a lot other world famous entertainers.

They live exciting lives as their job keeps taking them all around the world for the best photography experiences.

Achievements and Awards

1. Winners of Best nightlife Photographers of the year at the Ghana Nightlife Awards.
2. Brand ambassadors for Sultan Drink.
3. Most Influential Young Ghanaians in the Life Style Category of the Avance Media 50
4. Most Influential Young Ghanaians Awards 2018.
5. The Ghana Music Awards 2017, Ghana Meets Naija and Miss Malaika 2017 pageant.
6. Represented Ghana at the 51st NAACP Image Awards in California

Nigerian star Acerbergtm has debuted his latest track “Danca,” to his fans across East Africa. 

The Nigerian Rapper has also announced the #DANCACHALLENGE set to start on Monday ahead of the video release. 

The audio can be streamed across all the digital platforms. 

“Danca is a corrupted version of dance and is a fusion of Amapiano and rap. The track was produced by Kel P. 

Speaking on why he chose to drop the single in East Africa, He says. "The name of the EP is Far from Home, and looking around Kenya has received my music well and the fans there are very accommodating and this is just a way of thanking them and appreciating the love they have shown me. 

Danca is the first track from the Sir Justine World signed artiste's anticipated Debut EP , Far from Home, out on April 6th 2021. 

The talented Rapper is not relenting and has promised his Kenyan fans some good music once the Covid-19 goes down.

“Growing up as a kid, music turned out to be my only escape from peer pressure and other vices which kids my age were involved in such as smoking and street fighting; I got a strong sense of peace and satisfaction every time I heard my favorite songs growing up. My interest grew even more as I got older, I wanted to write, sing, rap, perform just like my favorite artists I saw on tv” - Acebergtm

Last Year, Acerbergtm released HeartBreaker, his debut single that explored a relationship stuck in the present and past.