Phones have evolved immensely since the 80’s, both in design and function and several models of phones have since launched in the market in tandem with customers' dynamic demands.

realme, which is currently the fastest growing smartphone brand adopts a trendsetting design concept that it has always adhered to in a bid to bring back trendy culture in the technology space.

The brand explores art and beauty, going beyond the constraints of conventional aesthetics technology to bring trendsetting aesthetic design to consumption in electronic products.

Less than a month after being launched in the Kenyan market, realme C15 is gaining momentum with its unique features and design, for an entry level smartphone, as well as its affordability with the 64GB going for 16,999 shillings while the128GB  going for 19,999 shillings, thus redefining the whole smartphone experience in its category.

A deep dive into realme C15’s design reveals detailed and finer particulars of a geometric design with the back cover divided into three different angles of lines by a trapezoid.

This kind of design gives the phone a regular and unpredictable visual effect. It is the design of the future. Simple, but not boring, inspired by the everyday lifestyle of the young generation.

The back cover texture is achieved using the industry leading German five axis precise radium engraving machine after 300 minutes of polishing. This gives the phone a sense of class.

The curves are engraved to create a special reflective light effect making realme C15 more colorful, appealing, comfortable in your hands, less susceptible to fingerprints and effectively prevents scratching and sliding.

Furthermore, to achieve real design in visual effects, realme UI is designed keeping 4 things in mind - system colors, icons, wallpapers, and animations. In terms of colors, realme UI uses high-saturation and high-brightness colors to construct an authentic color scheme, bringing a sense of vitality and freshness.

realme UI uses the core elements found in commonly seen everyday items. For example, the "Settings" icon, derived from gear parts, is restructured through an infinite collection of circles that derive from a primary circle with the golden ratio. It is a geometric proportion that adds on to the aesthetics.

This design style brings a minimalist and dynamic icon design, which is more vivid and orderly.

To match the vibrant app icons, realme UI also brings in 11 new wallpapers inspired by natural elements which are indeed a perfect match for its color scheme.

In terms of system animation, realme UI is equipped with the latest quantum animation engine, which improves the screen fluency. Meanwhile, more optimization has been made in the details of the animation, making it super cool and enjoyable.

Available in both marine blue and seagull silver, the realme C15 comes with a mini-drop screen that adopts newly-upgraded stack process, which, on the basis of guaranteeing functions, creatively draws the parts and components closer to each other so that the area of droplets is reduced allowing you to have less visual disturbance while enjoying the comforts brought by 6.5-inch large full screen.

And of course, on top those amazing designs, comes the massive 6000mAh battery that is the first of its kind that charges fast and lasts longer. What is more, the phone is below 20,000 shillings in costs.

With realme keen on real design, it is no wonder the smartphone brand has bagged top international design awards, including smartphone products the realme X Master Edition, the realme X2 Pro Master Edition, the realme X50 5G Master Edition, the realme X50 Pro 5G and its first TWS earphone, the realme Buds Q.

Among them, the realme X Master Edition bagged the German Design Award and the Award for Good Design Australia.

The realme X2 Pro Master Edition won the Red Dot Design Award, the Good Design Award 2020 and the realme X50 5G Master Edition clinched the  Good Design Award from Australia.

The first 5G flagship, the realme X50 Pro 5G has also been acknowledged by the Good Design Award 2020 and the Golden Pin Design Award.

Having a realme brand is an assurance of quality that is being trusted by others from around the world.

Femi One and Nviiri The Storyteller bring together the heat with a massive collaboration dubbed Kipetero Kiyesu. The sure hit is bound to get Kenyans thinking about various issues. 

In the brilliantly produced song by Ricco Beatz, Femi One brings out her flawless rap style as she tackles hard hitting topics such as corruption, single motherhood, patriotism and more.  The talented Nviiri adds his beautiful and melodious voice to the catchy chorus. It is clear the two have amazing chemistry and enjoyed writing and recording the song together.

The creative video directed by CJ Pixel uses clips and snippets from some of the issues Kenyans have faced in story form that speaks to the powerful statement of the song.

"Kipetero kiyesu is me addressing the issues that affect the society and common mwananchi such as politics, corruption and domestic issues. As an artist I felt the need to address these issues because I have a large platform and so many people looking up to me as they say ‘msanii kioo cha jamii’ Sio kila saa tunaimba wimbo za anasa sometimes as artists let’s stand up for something and address it using our art. I decided to feature Nvirii cause I am a huge fan , I love his voice and I wanted the song to have a melodious touch plus he loves story telling as much as I do. “ Femi One says on the drive behind the song.

"This is the first collabo I’ve done with a Kenyan female artist; it will definitely not be the last since there is a good chemistry and vibe. Be ready for a banger and new sound. " Nviiri says on working with Femi One.

Watch “Kipetero Kiyesu” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq8bJBUSMZs

Gikuyu popstar Ayrosh who’s best known for his ingenious fusion of Gikuyu lyrics in his music has today released an audio-visual EP dubbed FIRE.

The 4-part project oozes off a grown and sexy vibe synonymous with the 90s RnB/Soul hits. 

Stream the EP – http://bit.ly/AyroshFireEp

The minimalistic visuals shot by Akili Huru, feature Ayrosh and award-winning poet Mumbi as a couple consumed by desire. 

Watch the visuals on YouTube - http://bit.ly/AyroshFireVisuals

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.

Nigerian music icon, Wande Coal releases the music video for his single AGAIN remix featuring Nigerian-American artist Wale.

This track is off his recently released EP – REALMS, which is his first project in five years.

Directed by Adasa Cookey, the short-film for the song explores love, friendship and betrayal. The narrative for the visuals focus on the influence of friends on the outcome of relationships, in this case jealousy and desperation.

Watch AGAIN remix on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3ycFeVcJOM

As one of the most revered, influential and multifaceted African recording artists of the modern era, Wande Coal released the REALMS EP under his newly allied US-based independent music titans EMPIRE through partnerships with his management Starstruck Management.

STREAM “Realms” here: https://music.empi.re/realms

AGAIN music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67J_MwJIQOs

NAUGHTY GIRL lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSob2sOSLz8

While speaking about his journey as a musician, Wande Coal who has in the past been to Kenya said, “Kenya will always have a place in my heart. I really enjoyed performing there years back and can't wait to reconnect with my Kenyan fans.”

He is also ecstatic about jumping into the studio with Kenyan artists: “I'm game. I'd love to work with Sauti Sol, Khaligraph Jones, Chris Kaiga and Femi One sometime."

The 7-track EP has an impeccable set of tracks befitting his wide-ranging talents as a vocalist and songwriter.

The Sarz produced hit “Vex” is a scintillating dance-floor anthem that addresses the singer’s critics. With its emotive guitar plucks and tender, romantic lyrics, “Again” (produced by Melvitto and Screwface) is already on its way to becoming an Afro Pop classic, having reached over 30 million streams and topping key African music charts.

The album’s brassy second single “Ode Lo Like,” which premiered with Rolling Stone, takes aim at those who take entertainers for simple fools.

“Check,” produced by London’s Lekaa Beats, is a defiant, reggae-tinged anthem sure to inspire sing-alongs in the car and club. The breezy “Naughty Girl” and the high-energy banger “Ever Blazin” round out the EP, along with a new remix of “Again” featuring Nigerian-American rap star Wale.

Wande recently released two music videos for “Again” and “Naughty Girl”. Both singles have had impressive success with “Again” crossing millions of views in a matter of weeks. “Naughty Girl” sparked a viral dance challenge that showed the diversity in Wande Coal’s music as participants were from different countries & continents.

The singer-songwriter and producer with over 200 million global streams to his credit is celebrated Known for his impeccable catalog of Afro pop classics including “Iskaba” (2017), “So Mi So” (2018) and “My Woman, My Everything” (2015).

OkayAfrica declared that Wande Coal has “the best voice in Nigerian pop” and DJ Tunez, described him to The Fader as “Africa's number one vocalist... talent-wise, he's that guy.”

Dubbed as the Kenyan Tik-Tok queen for her enchanting, effortless song covers and infectious smile after her Otile Brown ‘Dusuma’ challenge video went viral, Tory Lyn has not stopped at that as she is now taking her music career to a whole new level.

Tory Lynn is a famous name on the social circle, if you have heard the name or a viral video with her you already know she has amazing vocals and more so after her Tik-Tok video gathered more than 1.5 million views of her singing cover songs.

She has since got a recording deal with an American Music Label Mpact Muzik where she has found her second home to help her get her music to the next level.

Also signed to the record label is Kenyan dancehall star Teferah.

Tory Lynn has recently released a new music video titled ‘Lately’ with amazing, snappy and beautiful visuals Tory Lynn looks set to take over the Young Kenyan Pop market with a bang.

The youngster has mushroomed to a diva on her new release and as her voice echoes on the well-crafted beat you can’t help but desire for more.

This is an ultimate rise in a genre that needs rejuvenation and we might have more stars come to the fold from our socials to make the East African music scene popular again.

Her style is a blend of RnB, Soul and Afro vibes.

Watch her new music video ‘Lately’:

https://youtu.be/XouwvImMco0

Pine Creek Records on Saturday 03rd October 2020 unveiled their new signee; singer, songwriter and performer Muringi at an invite only event that took place at The Nairobi Club.

Unlike the previous artistes that have been signed at Pine Creek before, Muringi is a Mugithi artiste. 

Mugithi is a form of music originating from the Kikuyu people of Kenya but enjoyed by other ethnic groups within Kenya and even some non-Kenyans. 

"We realized that the vernacular music market is huge and the consumers have spending power hence the reason we decided to bring Muringi on board" Peter said. 

The contract is a 2 years one and in the two years Pine Creek Records will produce 2 albums for her.

The first album is anticipated to be released in December 2020, but her first single will be out later in this month of October 2020.

Pine Creek Records has been in the business of creating music stars in Kenya for more than 10 years and they ain't stopping soon; the label founder Mr. Peter Nduati says Pine Creek Records will keep spotting, nurturing and building talents until they leave an indelible mark on the African Music Scene. 

About Muringi.

Muringi is a singer, songwriter and performer. 

Born and raised in Gītūndū, Othaya- Nyeri, Kenya, music has always been part of Mūringī's life.

She started singing at an early age entertaining her family and friends. In her quest for music she went to the studio in Othaya in 2012 and  started by doing background vocals for artistes.

In December 2019, Mūringī met the talented producer Waruks whose focus was on producing vernacular music and the duo started working on cover songs for old kikuyu music and uploading them on social media. She was propelled to stardom when a random one-minute raw "Ndiari Rūī" ( originally done by Wanganangū ) cover got the attention of Inooro FM presenter, Jeff Kuria, who shared it.

The video went viral which grew her fan base, exposed her to a wide new audience marked her rise as a contemporary Kikuyu Mūgithi singer.

Her wonderful covers landed on Peter Nduati , Pine Creek's CEO's  hands  who was blown away by the level of talent, skill and understanding of art possessed by the young lady and decided to sign her. 

After the successful launch and roll out of realme C15, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme, is set to rollout the second Hot Sale for the realme C15 that will see Kenyan customers enjoy amazing offers.

This is not the first realme product to hit the Kenyan market. The company has already firmed its roots in the sector by rolling out realme C3, realme C11, realme 6, realme Band, Air Neo and Buds Q that have already got a grip on the Kenyan market.

The second sale is set to kick off on October 3^rd, 2020 - 9^th October, 2020. This second sale comes after the ongoing sale that is running both online and offline in the Kenyan market. The fact that the hot sale is happening online, customers have an opportunity to order for the phone and have it delivered to them.

Online, the brand has made in routes in the market through sales that kicked off on September 21, 2020 on Jumia and Kilimall platforms. The best news is that on 2^nd October, 2020, the Kilimall platform will be having a super brand day where by, when one purchases the realme C15, you walk away with a free set of realme Buds Q worth 3,999 shillings.

The company has also partnered with the telecommunications giant, Safaricom to help in the distribution of the phone.

The realme C15 has specifically excited Kenyans being the first 6000mAh smartphone with an AI Quad Camera retailing under 20,000 shillings. The phone also features 18W Quick Charge which means that the user is able to charge their phone within the shortest time possible and have their phone retain power for long as compared to others. Its massive battery supports 46 hours of continuous calls or 28 hours of YouTube watching, with an average standby time of up to 57 days.

Its affordability as compared to others in the market makes it accessible for a majority of Kenyans. The realme C15 with 4+ 64GB is going for 16,999 shillings while the realme C15 with 4+ 128GB is going for 19,999 shillings.

U.S based Kenyan Rising Star Grace Wacuka has dropped her first single "Run Dem" off her upcoming EP- The I am Wacuka Project. 

Watch: https://youtu.be/oRomZUOLPSc 

Run Dem is a reggae song produced by Johnttez Krucial.

The video was shot in the streets of Nairobi and was directed by Grace Wacuka, shot by Nesh Maina, and edited by Borche Dimoski. 

Speaking about the song, Grace Wacuka says "Run Dem was written when I felt I was on top of the game and so completely in control.

Since this year has been hard for so many, I thought the song would be a great way to say 'we still got this' to the universe and everyone who needs to find a reason to dance,”

Besides music, Wacuka is a budding movie film actor currently doing her Masters in Acting at Columbia University.

She has been featured in several movies, most recently, the internationally acclaimed “A New Christmas” that premiered at The HBO South Asian International Film Festival in New York. 

Wacuka is set to release her EP - The I am Wacuka Story Project before the year ends and is keen on coming back to work with other Kenyan stars to shoot further film and music projects.