NTV Jamdown presenter Miss Katiwa has tested positive for COVID-19.

The reggae show host and presenter at Home Boyz Radio shared the news with fans on her instagram account revealing she is currently in isolation.

She also stated that she was asymptomatic at first but has since exhibited symptoms.

“My beautiful people, I got tested for Covid-19 and my results came, I am positive for Covid-19. I have been in isolation and I am doing great, I didn't show signs at first but later on, they started appearing, my family is well informed about it and am sure am going to come out strong because I am a fighter. I thank both Radio Africa (HBR) and NMG (NTV) for their support. Guys stay safe, put on your masks and sanitize or rather wash your hands, don't forget to keep your distance also,” she posted.

Other media personalities who have so far come out and revealed they have tested positive are, Jeff koinange, Stephen Letoo and Bonnie Musambi from KBC.

“Folks, just to let you know, I have tested POSITIVE for Covid-19. I’m doing Good..NO symptoms…and my Family is fine. All my close contacts have been informed. Right now I’m in self isolation. Many thanks to Royal Media Services Management for its Support. Stay SAFE & God Bless!” wrote Koinange.

In an effort to expand her fanbase in East Africa, Uganda music diva Spice Diana has team up with Tanzanian music star Harmonize in a new song.

The song titled 'Kokonya' was produced by Nessim and video shot by Hanscana.

In a brief interview with Ommy Dallah, Spice Diana talked about her experience working with Harmonize.

"It was a great experience working with Harmonize, i learned so much from him" she said.

Adding "We had so many plans, before COVID-19"

The video which was released yesterday (Friday) currently enjoys over 100,000 views on you tube.

Watch the video below.

Navy Kenzo, Afro dancehall group from Tanzania has revealed that their sophomore album will be titled" Story of The African Mob".

The 12 track album expresses and celebrates the fashion, art creativity and unique stories of African people. It  will be available for presavefrom 24th July 2020and preorder on 31StJulyon Apple music, Spotify, Tidal and Deez

It is centered around a combination of Afrobeats sounds in fusion with Jazz, RnB and Hip hop instruments.

The group Navy Kenzo consists of musical partners Aika and Nahreel both from Tanzania. Aika is a gifted lyricist and Nahreel is a passionate beatmaker.

After years of solid friendship andromantic involvement, the pair decided to take a musical leap of faith and combined their talents to make music together under oneoutfit, Navy Kenzo. The move pulled off.

The duo proved that they were a force to be reckoned with when theyfound success and recognition throughout the African continentwith their breakout hit Chelewaand followed through witha string of club bangers such as Kamatia ,Game, Fella and the award winning Katika featuring Diamond platinumz to name a few.

The group had already solidified their presence on the African music landscape by the time theyreleased their 2017 debut album AIM(Above In aMinute) which featured mega hits Bajaj ft Patoranking and Morning.

As the title implies, Story of an African Mob is a journey ofcreative expression that Navy Kenzo have embarked on along with an impressive lineup of collaborators.

The album features prominent artists from across the continent including Ghanaian chart toppers King promise of the “Baby I’m Jealous” fame,the multi talented Mugeez, Afropop artiste MzVee and UK based Tanzanian rapper Tiggs da Author.

It also features Tanzanian RnB royalty Nandy .

The pair also demonstrate that they have an ear for new talent and a commitment to sharing their platform with emerging artists by featuring The Industry newcomers the Great Eddy and Genius Jini, winner of the Why Now” Audiomack contest.

The group have also announced that they will be releasingBampa 2 Bamba from the album featuring Nandy on 31st July 2020 and the track Pon Mi featuring Tiggs da Author on 14th August 2020.

Thefull album will be available from 4th September 2020 onall streaming platforms.Fans should look forward to a fusion of Afro Caribbean melodies marinated in Swahili context produced by Nahreel and another impressive line up of collaborators.

Other producers who worked on the album include Mantraand JuwonMix from the US, Buskillaz from Israel, Killbeat from Ghana and Tanzania’s very own Pablo Lannoche, Breezy Beatz and Chizan Brain.

NRG Radio, Kenya's number 1 Audio-Visual Radio Station has launched its first ever digital mainstream awards dubbed the NRG FANFAVE Awards.

The radio station known for its multi-platform entertainment experience, will through the NRG FANFAVE Awards celebrate Kenyan artistes, personalities and other young talents who are making great impact in the Creative Arts.

The awards ceremony also seeks to motivate young people to showcase their various talents in the Music & Creative industry. It will further celebrate true agents of positive change - the truly inspiring personalities and change makers in the industry.

 “Everything NRG RADIO does is to empower young Musicians & Creatives. Our central ethos for the Awards is to be more than just an Awards ceremony, to connect and showcase creative work through different platforms especially with this new way of life that has been handed to us.” Kevin B, NRG Radio Head of Broadcast said.

The Awards voting opened on the 24^th of July 2020 from 4 pm via the website www.nrg.radio

The NRG FANFAVE Awards 2020 categories include;

1. FAN FAVE Male Artist of The Year (OTY)
2. FAN FAVE Female Artist OTY
3. FAN FAVE Group OTY
4. FAN FAVE Rising Star OTY
5. FAN FAVE Gospel Act OTY
6. FAN FAVE Song OTY
7. FAN FAVE Hip Hop Song OTY
8. FAN FAVE Gengetone song OTY
9. FAN FAVE Collabo OTY
10. FAN FAVE TV Star OTY
11. FAN FAVE County OTY
12. FAN FAVE Campus Radio OTY
13. FAN FAVE YouTuber OTY
14. FAN FAVE Twitter Boss OTY
15. FAN FAVE Blogger OTY
16. FAN FAVE InstaBoss OTY
17. FAN FAVE Comedian OTY
18. FAN FAVE Style Icon OTY
19. FAN FAVE Sports Icon OTY
20. FAN FAVE Catchphrase OTY
21. FAN FAVE Africa’s Finest Award OTY
22. FAN FAVE Mathree OTY
23. FAN FAVE Actor/Actress OTY
24. FAN FAVE Content Creators OTY
25. FAN FAVE Male DJ OTY
26. FAN FAVE Female DJ OTY

NRG Radio takes pride  in shaping the future of Entertainment by connecting consumers with high-quality and personalised content via Internet, Mobile, Film, Sound, Print and Cross-Media in all possible forms of distribution.

The radio station that was launched 2 years ago has grown to become a household name and thought leader in 360 entertainment offering through Visual Radio, TV, Digital Platforms and Next Generation entertainment experiences as well as e-Sports and Online Gaming.

Kenyan hit makers of “nu Nairobi” sounds, Chris Kaiga and Kahu$h team up to release new single and music video of “Mastingo”.

In Nairobi slang’, Stingo means style, “Like that’s my style that’s my stingo. That’s how we do” –explains Chris.

The duo write and deliver while blending unique rap styles on this feel-good trap anthem, produced by ProdByScorpio.

“Mastingo” isn’t just about innate style but also cool dance moves as depicted in the retro-themed music video directed by Frnck.

Mastingo on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9KkYotgoqM.

Speaking on this new release, Chris says, “This marks our first of many collabos with Kahu$h and am so excited we could link up. “Mastingo” is a songfor all for our fans, hope you all vibe to it”.

Adding a message to the fans“Time to represent your style and your dance moves!.

The two fast rising artists have been dominating music airwaves with back-to-back hit releases.

Chris is known for a series of hit songs including “Zimenice”, Niko On”, “Chain Chain” while Kahu$h has been riding high with his banger “Mi Siwezi” following therelease of his EP ‘Trial and Error’ (2019) and album ‘Niko’ (2020).

Chris and Kahu$h are making a mark in the Kenyan music scene and are definitely gearing to take over Africa.

Rapper Octopizzo has praised Kisumu based artist’s debut EP, MPITO that is a collaborative effort between two artist Gabiro Mtu Necessary and Asen B.

Gabiro Mtu Necessary real name Gabriel Washington has received a lot of positive reviews since he released his feature EP on 23^rd July 2020 which marked his birthday.

It is definitely a good time for budding artists like Gabiro Mtu Necessary to be singing and churning out hit after hit every now and then because the industry is no longer deceiving.

Coming from Kisumu city, Gabiro has always proven to be one fresh and clean gem among the rest by always going a step ahead to the top in one way or the other.

The latest compliment comes from no one other than top Kenyan rapper Octopizzo who labels him as a tireless hard worker.

Octopizzo tweeted; “Go and support this young man who works tirelessly @mtunecessary” in a tweet that has since had a very huge positive impact on the said album.

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

Songs like “Kesho” and “Anakuona” will have listeners wanting more. Undoubtedly, the EP merges the innate talent of both Gabiro & Asen B.

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 “Mpito.” Make sure to add this release to your summer playlist of bangers as it will serve as your soundtrack!

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.

Former Changamwe Mp and Assistant minister Ramadhan Kajembe has suffered another loss after losing his first wife Aziza Kajembe.

She died early Friday at Mombasa hospital.

This comes just months after the death of his second wife Zaharia Kajembe who died on March this year (2020).

The late Zaharia was also the mother in law to Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib.

” Mama Zaharia shall be remembered for her relentless championing for democracy and women empowerment in Jomvu and changamwe at large”, said Badi in his message of condolence.

In 2017, Kajembe also lost his first born son Seif Kajembe.

On her third 14 track studio album titled, With Love, Namibian born Pan African singer and songwriter, ML, introduces her signature sound with her sensational voice to the African music spectrum.

With Love is a union of Africa, therefore distinctly African.

Dubbed the queen of Shambo Pop in her home country, which is pop music in her vernacular mother tongue Oshiwambo - With Love is flavorfully African - mixing genres of Afro beats, Shambo Pop (Oshiwambo pop) and bongo flavour music.    

On the album, ML is live, alive, boldly African and proud. Every track on the album serves a purpose.

With Love brings together four nations Nigeria, Tanzania, South Africa and Angola. Track 10, ‘Let Me Go’, is an excellent collaboration and the cherry on the cream.

Featuring Tanzania’s ‘Washa’ hit maker Barnaba, the duo are a perfect match, serving a flavorful concoction of English and Swahili. 

Widely regarded as a socially conscious musician, ML has been in music management for over ten years, having produced one of the biggest kwaito artistes in Namibia.

However, it was only in December 2017 that ML broke into the music scene with the release of her debut album, ‘The Diplomat’ and in 2018, ‘Independence Day’.

As ML steps into global consciousness musically, the stars are aligned for her.

With love is one of the best products to come from the small southern African nation. With Love is thematically and sonically cohesive and is definitely worth a check out, so, get your waist and foot game right, With Love.  

The album is available on all digital platforms worldwide.

Coast based singer Nyota Ndogo is counting loses after theives boke into her hotel in Voi and made away with food and cooking gas.

Nyota Ndogo had just done shopping for the cafe the day earlier.

"Leo tumeingia kazini hasubui tumekuta viti nje kifuli kimevunjwa.sasa vilivyo ibiwa ndizi chapati zilikua zimebaki tano gesi yangu maharage kilo mbili box la mafuta ya samli Yani mafuta ya mgando friza wamejaribu kuitoa wameshindwa (Today we arrived at my hotel in the morning and we found the seats out. The thieves stole bananas, five chapatis, cooking gas, two kilos of beans and cooking oil. They tried to carry the freezer but were unable to move it)" she posted.

Adding" hivi yule babu loliondo yupo jamani tuwakute waizi mlangoni hasubui.mtungi mzima wa lita mbili wote umeenda na nimefanya shopping jana tu mpya MUNGU awaona nitarudisha friza home Leo Yani duh mtu ataona nikidogo but kwa anae amka 4am kuanza kupigwa na moshi unamuibia amani nayo hutaijua (hivi yule babu loliondo yupo jamani tuwakute waizi mlangoni hasubui.mtungi mzima wa lita mbili wote umeenda na nimefanya shopping jana tu mpya MUNGU awaona nitarudisha friza home Leo Yani duh mtu ataona nikidogo but kwa anae amka 4am kuanza kupigwa na moshi unamuibia amani nayo hutaijua".

Kenyan R&B singer Meryl Paige Diva has been persistent in pursuing a not so popular genre in Kenya presently but still continues to woo her audiences. 

Meryl graced the just concluded Trace Live sets as a background vocalist for some of Kenya’s renowned artists where she displayed her versatility and collaborative skills.

She sang alongside King Kaka, Octopizzo, Kagwe Mungai, Naiboi, and Khaligraph Jones.

In some of these performances, Meryl went above and beyond a background vocalist’s job by offering vocal support and adding melody to rap music.

Her voice was instrumental in giving an emotional and mellow touch to the hooks and bridges of these artists’ songs.

On her set with King Kaka, Meryl did a splendid job with the hook of the song Betty creating a soulful break in his verses and also with the rendition of Lighters.

She also sang behind Amos and Josh and King Kaka in their collabo Baadaye during the show. 

Her sultry voice held the fort in Naiboi’s set on Trace Live especially in Kidege.

This set caught Kenyan songbird Wambura Mitaru’s attention on Youtube prompting her to ask about and commend Meryl for a job well done.

Wambura wasn’t the only one singing Meryl’s praises, Octopizzo also gave her public acknowledgment on his socials. 

“My favorite part of the whole show was singing full choruses of songs I have known and loved and allowing the masses that tuned in to connect and feel the same way.” Meryl says, speaking on her experience at Trace.

Meryl Paige has been in the live music scene for 7 years now and is well versed in the art of live performance. 

She started her musical journey at a young age in Sauti Academy, which has fostered many Kenyan musicians, and even hosts two events that give her and other Kenyan musicians a platform to share different genres of music.

Meryl recorded a number of singles including Regrets, When it's Cold (Dear X), Nawe , Hera featuring Waithaka Ent. and Light my Way with Josh of the Amos and Josh duo in 2019. 

She also produced her debut album SuperEgo in March 2020 which she describes as a body of work that depicts the daily struggle an artist has keeping up with society’s expectations and their own.

Meryl looks forward to creating and collaborating more with other artists. 

“I'd love to collaborate with Octopizzo because I’m a nyar ugenya bade dongo representing, Khaligraph because he is just a gift to us as well as King Kaka and Fena because we would gel very well together in a show,” she says. 

Stream "SuperEgo Album" here: https://backl.ink/129089734

The Trace Live performance is bound to leave a lot of people yearning to see more of Meryl and what will become of her.

According to Trace Eastern Africa Cluster MD, the music extravaganza was an initiative to support the local creative economy and offer lovers of music both in Kenya and abroad an immersive entertainment concert during a period of restrictive social interaction due to the Covid-19 pandemic.