Kenya’s smartphone sphere continues to shift with the entry of new players bringing on board great experiences in terms of gadgets that are taking the markets by storm.

The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand around the globe, realme, announced its official entry into the Kenyan market as part of the brand’s global growth and expansion strategy.

According to Counterpoint’s second quarter global smartphone shipment report, realme, has become the world’s fastest-growing mobile phone brand for four consecutive quarters, and with a year-on-year growth rate of 11%, it has become the only global smartphone brand which achieved double-digit growth.

The realme brand which has consistently registered double digits growth for 4 consecutive quarters landed in the country with their realme C3 Game Monster model that is likely to give competitors a run for their money given its affordability and the features it comes with.

As the Kenyan phone market continues to expand, consumers are increasingly looking for a wider range of options and features to consider before deciding to buy a phone. One of the most common features that phone lovers are looking for include the camera.

realme C3, to meet the demand of the current consumer, comes with AI triple camera with great zoom that gives the user an amazing opportunity of taking images both near and at a distance and by giving clear distinctive features of any image taken.

The Entertainment King also rocks with a 5000Mah massive battery, a Helio G70 Processor, a 6.5’’ mini-drop full screen and a 3-card slot. A key and unique feature here is a 3-card slot. Most consumers are used to having a 2-card slot phone.

Rarely will one come across a 3-card slot phone. With 3 slots for cards, it means the user, for instance, can use any Telcom provider’s line at the same time in the same phone.

The 1st flash sale of realme C3 which was priced at 11,999 KES took place on August 10th at 9:00 am online on the Jumia platform which sold out 600+ units in only 2 hours after its release into the Market. This shows that realme C3 has been welcomed well by the young consumers in the Kenyan Market.

The 2nd and last flash sale will be on August 17th 2020 at 12:00pm on the Jumia platform. Both flash sales will have limited quantities on first-come-first-served-basis. On August 18th 2020 the brand will start the online and offline first sale, which is 13,999 KES.

According to the phone giant, realme, the entry of realme C3 into the Kenyan market is just the beginning. Three more products are on the way; realme C11, realme 6 and the realme band, set to be launched on August 25, 2020 at 11.00am on the realme social platforms.

The realme 6 which is The most powerful 64Mp quad camera under 30K KES will feature 64MP Pro Camera, Pro Display, 90hz Smooth Display, Helio G90 T and 30W Flash Charge. While the C11 9999KES Entry level King will feature a Bigger Battery, 5000mAh Massive Battery, 6.5”, Mini-drop Fullscreen and a Nightscape Dual Camera.

The launch of the three more brands will increase the presence of realme models in Kenya to three as it positions itself to sweep across one of the most competitive markets in Africa. Kenya, according to a report by Communications Authority in 2019, had a 91 percent penetration of mobile subscription.

realme has entered the top five rankings in 9 global markets. In Southeast Asia, the fourth largest mobile phone market in the world, realme has also become the fourth mobile phone brand with a market share of 12% and a year-on-year growth rate of 102%. It is working to achieve its goal of 100 million units in global smartphone sales in two to three years

 About realme

realme is a technology brand officially established on May 4, 2018, by Sky Li. realme aspires to provide products with a comprehensive superior experience for the young, and realme is committed to being a trendsetting technology brand.

It brings consumers products with trendsetting technologies, features and trendsetting experiences that are first applied in the price segment. realme’s global users have reached 40 million and its sales volume of AIoT audio products broke the record of 1 million in 2020.

According to the statistics of Counterpoint global smartphone shipments in Q1 of 2020, the emerging smartphone brand realme still ranks 7th with a year-over-year growth rate of 157% which ranks the first in the world as well. As the world's fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme stands firmly among the mainstream smartphone brands.

WCB record label has signed a new artist under their stable and will be unveiled to the public soon.

This has been revealed by one of the managers at the label Sallam Sharaff in an interview with Wasafi tv.

According to Sallam, their attention is currently on their newly signed female artist Zuchu before they unveil the new artist.

"Tayari tuna msanii ambaye tumesaini lakini bado hajatangazwa , atatangazwa hivi karibuni kwa sababu kwa sasa tumemuacha kwanza Zuchu, anafanya vizuri kila mahali " said Sallam.

In the interview Sallam also explained why he snubbed Harmonize at the funeral of Babu Tale's wife.

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"Mimi sikuwa na matatizo na Harmonize kabisa. nishaeleza mara mingi kwamba mtu wa kwanza kumpeleka Harmonize Nigeria ni mimi, UK ilikuwa ni mimi na sehemu zote nilikuwa naenda nafanya kazi naye bila tatizo lolote. Tatizo lilikuja kwa watu ambao wanawea kusema walivyona lile tukio lilivyotokea kwa mazishi wakachukulia ooh Sallaam anamind sababu Harmonize kwa label."said Sallam.

Adding "To clarify that, Harmonize hakuwahi kunisalimia kama miaka mitatu hivi ilivyopita au miwili hivi toka yuko WCB, kwa hivyo sikuwahi kuona umuhimu wa yeye kuja kunipa mkono pale siku ile wakati ashawahi kuniruka sehemu kibao tu, sikuona umuhimu wa siku ile kwa nini tudanganye umma, na navyoendeleaga siku zote husema mimi si mnafik. Mimi sina tatizo na yeye hata akisema aje kistarabu aniambie bwana yaliyopita si ndwele nakusalimia sasa hivi kiukweli na si unafik sawa , hauwezi kuja ukanipa mkono tu mimi kama punda umemuona barabarani "

Her further went ahead to reveal that he advised him (Harmonize) on starting his own label , Konde gang.

"Hata siku ambayo anakuja matatizo ambayo yanatokea ya yeye anatak kuanzisha label yake nikampa the whole picture how he can open his label and use the WCB fan base. Ukimwaga ugali au ukimwaga mboga mimi nabeba ugali naondoka nao.

Tanzanian artist Harmonize has for the first come out to reveal the reason why he broke up with his ex girlfriend Jacqueline Wolper.

Harmonize who was performing in Dodoma said Diamond was the main reason why he broke up with Wolper.

According to the  'Uno' hitmaker, Wolper made some moves at Diamond Platnumz promising to bear him a son, Diamond was dating South Africa-based Ugandan socialite Zari and they only had one kid, Latiffah.

“We were at a party at Diamond's house and without shame she made some moves at him. Speaking from my heart, I have never said this but I am saying it so that she knows that I know" said Harmonize.

Adding "She is not aware that I know. She told him she was just with me so she can get close to him. After i had left, Diamond called me and told me to be at his house first thing in the morning. He couldn’t face me so he had to drink alcohol in order to tell me the whole story".

Harmonize noted the reason why he was reaveling this information is beacuse Wolper has been reffering to his Italian wife Sera Michelloti as 'sponspor'.

"I have never told her, I was not planning to, but when you call my wife a sponsor, it hurts. Everytime she appears for a media interview she refers to my wife as a sponsor" noted Harmonize.

He also exposed Wolper for cheating him with several men.

He charged "There is a time I went to the US and she went to Burundi, and there is a guy that was driving her and she told me that he was just a brother and nothing more. Before that, she went to China and I gave her 30 million to take stock for her fashion house.At the time, I didn’t have anything. And when she went there, she was with a man and she told me that she could not date him. Right now, they are lovers, they started dating long time ago".

All this inspired Harmonize rto record the song 'Nimechoka'.

He further revealed that his wife Sera is currently expectant and they are expecting a child anytime soon.

In a previous interview with a local Tanzanian radio station, Wolper accussed harmonize of cheating her with Sera.

"I don’t want to talk much about my ex-relationship with Harmonize, but of all my relationships, he hurt me the most. We never had an issue posting photos of us together on social media. However, when Harmonize asked me not to post photos of my birthday party, which he threw for me, I was suspicious. I later learnt he was back with Sarah"

"Sarah called me demanding to know what I was doing with Harmonize. She also claimed she was pregnant with his baby" she added.

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Search engine giant google has honoured Kenyan freedom fighter Mnyazi (Mekatilili) wa Mwenza with a special doodle on it's homepage.

Mekatilili who was from the Mijikenda community  now becomes the fourth Kenyan to be honoured by google after Wangari Mathai, Margaret Ogola, and Kimani Maruge.

Among the many things that Mekatilili is remembered for is the Mepoho’s prophecy which was about the coming of strange people who had hair like sisal fibres and moved in flying vessels as well as those moving on water and land.

Every August 9, there is an annual celebration in her honour at the Malindi Cultural Festival, this will however not be possible this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic being experienced worldwide.

Mekatilili's leadership contributed to uprisings by the Giriama against the British in 1913 and 1914, and despite her multiple arrests and imprisonments, her campaign of resistance proved successful. This led to  British relaxing control of the region, effectively granting the demands for which Menza and the Giriama had tirelessly fought.

She was born in the Giriama village of Mtsara wa Tsatsu in coastal Kenya during the mid-19th century.  She travelled from village to village spreading messages of opposition, performing the ecstatic native dance of kifudu to draw large crowds and then unleashing her powerful oratory skills to garner support.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed satisfaction with the measures being taken by stakeholders in the hospitality sector to protect tourists from Covid-19.

He said Kenya is ready to receive tourists and, encouraged local and foreign travellers to take advantage of the prevailing low rates to visit the country's famous tourist sites.

"I want to take this opportunity to encourage every single Kenyan to take advantage and to travel...You can travel, you can move," the President said.

"And now as you know, we have also opened up our skies and flights are coming. We welcome all those who choose to come," he added.

President Kenyatta spoke today at State House, Nairobi during a virtual meeting with elite Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge.

Mr Kipchoge is Kenya's new goodwill ambassador for tourism and is in the Masai Mara Game Reserve with his family to witness this year's annual wildebeest migration.

The President urged Kenyans as well as visitors to continue observing the Covid-19 containment protocols saying safety is not a government responsibility but an individual choice.

"Safety is not really just a Government issue. It is an individual choice. To remain safe and by so doing, keep everybody else safe," he said

The Head of State thanked Mr Kipchoge for choosing to represent his country as a 'Magical Kenya' brand ambassador saying the marathoner's decision was an act of patriotism.

Mr Kipchoge said he was grateful to represent his country as a tourism goodwill ambassador and assured the President that he will do his best to promote the country as a top travel destination.

He encouraged Kenyans to visit the country's tourist destinations saying Covid-19 should not limit people from enjoying the country's tourist attractions.

The virtual meeting was convened by Tourism and Wildlife CS Najib Balala and attended by Narok Governor Samuel Tunai.

Also present were Tourism and Wildlife CAS Joseph Boinnet, Principal Secretaries Safina Kwekwe (Tourism) and Prof Fred Segor (Wildlife) as well as Athletics Kenya Chairman Jackson Tuwei.

CS Balala thanked the Head of State for the Covid-19 stimulus package earmarked for the tourism sector saying part of the money will be used to directly pay rangers in conservancies so as to ensure the country's conservation agenda remains on course.

The Cabinet Secretary said hotels in the Maasai Mara were fully booked for the current high season, mostly by local tourists, and encouraged Kenyans and foreign travellers to visit destinations across the country.

Governor Tunai said his County Government was providing free testing for Covid-19 to all service providers in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve so as to ensure the safety and wellbeing of visitors.

On his part Lt. Gen (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei said Athletics Kenya was working with the Ministry of Tourism and other stakeholders in the sector to promote sports tourism in the country.

Former Changamwe Mp and Assistant minister Ramadhan Kajembe was today laid to rest in Kwashee muslim cemetry, Mikindani under strict Covid-19 protocols.

Only a handful of mourners were allowed to attend the burial ceremony with health officials dressed in full PPE kits carrying out the burial.

Residents watched the body of the former legislator being taken to the cemetry from far with some watching from top of their houses.

The burial was also attended by several leaders including Nyali Mp Mohammed Ali, former Mombasa senator Hassan Omar, Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib, who is also Kajembe’s son-in-law and regional commissioner John Elungata delivered President Uhuru's condolence message to the family.

Kajembe who served as an Mp for 15 years and also served as the the Kenya Ferry Service (KFS) board chairman died on Friday at pandya hospital where he was undergoing treatment.

His death comes just two weeks after that of his first Aziza Kajembe , his second wife Zaharia also died four months ago.

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Below are some photos from the burial.

Nigerian Finest songstress, Tiwa Savage lands in with another single, titled “Koroba” accompanied by a lyrical video.

The new single, ‘Koroba’ serves as a follow-up to her previously heard song ‘Dangerous Love‘ (Produced by Cracker Mallo and recorded in Tiwa’s  home city of Lagos, Nigeria) with remixes by South African Dj Ganyani & De Mogul and another version by De Mthuda.

In this latest Naija Afrobeat track, Savage talks about how she came into the world to enjoy life, and no matter what she does, people will definitely have their say.

This new record “Koroba” has a faster tempo and dance vibe than her previous release and this time around she teamed up with producer, London.

The song comes with a dance #KorobaChallenge which is ready trending and making the top list of Triller App.

Watch Koroba Video Here

The African Music Queen is preparing us for the release of her forthcoming album ‘CELIA‘. Scheduled for release later this year.  To whet our appetite and build anticipation ahead of the music project, Tiwa has more music to serve.

Savage has also been active in her philanthropic endeavours, supporting various youth engagement organizations and breast cancer screening projects across Nigeria and further afield.

Tiwa also is very active in #JusticeForUwa, loudly voicing her disgust at the rape of a young girl in a church in Nigeria and creating an Instagram page @WeAreTiredNg where rape victims can speak out.

The singer drops the song for her fans to enjoy this weekend…

Watch “Dangerous Love Here”

Kenyan musician Ayrosh releases his second tranquilizing music video for the year, Kirinyaga. 

The single is off his debut EP - Murasta that was released in 2019 in collaboration with Waithaka Entertainment. Kirinyaga is the native Kikuyu name for Mt. Kenya and is a significant symbol of deity, endurance, and longevity in the culture. 

The song which is a blend of Gikuyu and a little bit of English was produced by Ayrosh and Bengatronic’s DJ Mura K.E. It details Ayrosh’s acknowledgment that a higher being is the true source of solitude, peace and grace. The mid-tempo track starts with a strong percussive drum beat, breaks into a melodic guitar line before leading into a blend of Benga and Afro-house. 

Watch Kirinyaga Video: https://bit.ly/AyroshKirinyaga

The video which is directed by Johnson Kyalo mostly captures Ayrosh singing in a serene, elevated landscape gives a soothing effect while watching it. “

Kirinyaga for me is for those times you feel as if you are just drifting through life and need direction. It's the quest for something to hold onto or something to aspire to be,” says Ayrosh.

The singer further adds that fans should expect dope collabs with amazing producers both locally and internationally this year, “Nothing but fire jams coming from this side."

About Ayrosh:

Ayrosh is revolutionizing Múgithi music blending it with Pop, R&B, Reggae, and EDM. He has collaborated with Mutoriah, Kwame Rigii, Ythera, and Waithaka Ent. since his first single Wendo in 2016. He graced numerous stages in Nairobi including Múgithii Festival, Jamhuri Festival, Africa Nouveau Festival, and his own production, Folk Fusion giving eclectic performances. 

In June 2019, he released the Murasta EP with Waithaka Ent, which cleverly blends Afro-house beats with Gikuyu, English, and Swahili lyrics. Ayrosh earned two nominations in 2018 for Best Alternative Artist of the Year at Sondeka Awards and Folk Artist of the Year at Cafe Ngoma Awards. He recently collaborated with Muringi in Nuu which was released in March 2020.

African pop diva Yemi Alade soars to new heights, commanding positivity with “True Love”, A Vtek produced tribal dance anthem which serves as the second single for her forthcoming fifth studio album.

After the urban-influenced hit “Boyz”, Alade comes blazing with her towering vocals and a pulsating guitar-driven instrumentation singing; “… I can feel it in my bassline, feel in my soul, I can feel in my liver, from my head to my toes…” before returning to the triumphant chorus preaching happiness, joy and dancing in the rain of true love.

“True love” is a true African pop gem, and sets the throne for the successor of “Woman of Steal”

Global multi-platinum rapper, Nasty C, releases the high energy track and hot visual, “PALM TREES” the latest single from his forthcoming and highly anticipated album, “ZULU MAN WITH SOME POWER” to be released via Def Jam Recordings on August 28.  “ZULU MAN WITH SOME POWER” is now available to fans to pre-save with “PALM TREES” being an Instant Grat Track.

PRE-SAVE ALBUM NOW

Quoted by Billboard as “South Africa’s best bet for a mainstream crossover,” Nasty C has been delivering hit after hit with “PALM TREES” being the next single to take Nasty C global. 

With over 120M streams worldwide and 3M followers on social media, Nasty C is one of South Africa’s hottest exports. Nicknamed ‘The Coolest Kid In Africa’, he has already secured support and praise from some of the UK’s biggest tastemakers like Charlie Sloth, DJ Semtex and Tim Westwood, he is now on the verge of a global breakthrough. 

WATCH PALM TREES VISUAL

In July, Nasty C teamed up with DJ Whoo Kid to put together a mixtape for fans around the world. The musical masterpiece titled, “ZULU” features the hit track, “They Don’t” includes his first-ever collaboration with Tip “T.I.” Harris for “They Don’t,” a powerful track created by the rappers in the wake of global unrest over rampant police brutality and racial injustice. On June 23, Nasty C and T.I.  joined Late Night with Seth Meyers for a virtual performance of the protest anthem. Watch now.

 ABOUT NASTY C:

For nearly a decade, Nasty C (Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo) has had a singular focus: to push the boundaries of his own potential. 

He has been pursuing his hip-hop dreams since childhood when, legend has it, he began rapping and learning to lay down tracks at age nine under the tutelage of his older brother.  At just fifteen years of age, Nasty released his debut mixtape, One Kid, A Thousand Coffins (2012).

He shot to stardom in 2014, with his boundary-breaking second mixtape, Price City, and “Juice Back,” a continent-wide instant classic smash.  The “Juice Back” remix featured Nigerian muso, Davido and South African rapper Cassper Nyovest. This early success won Nasty C the Best Freshman prize at the highly competitive South African Hip-Hop Awards.

Nasty C’s popularity detonated with his 2016 debut album Bad Hair, which hit #1 on the iTunes local chart and was the country’s most-streamed album within 24 hours of release. 

Its re-release, Bad Hair Extensions featured French Montana.

The seminal album earned him Nasty C four Metro FM Music Awards, a South African Music Award and a BET Awards nomination.

The momentum surged with Strings And Bling in 2018, named one of South Africa’s greatest hip-hop albums by such influential local outlets as TimesLive and IOL. Nasty C was the only South African nominated for a BET Hip- Hop Award in the Best International Flow category in 2019 and was also nominated for an MTV Europe Music Award that year. Strings and Bling won him two South African Music Awards and two AFRIMMAs (All African Muzik Magazine Awards).