Former Taita Taveta County Senator Dan Mwazo  has been appointed as Chairperson of the Kenya Ferry Services board.

In a Gazette notice dated May 3, President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed Mwazo to be the non-executive chairperson of the Kenya Ferry Services Board for a period of three years effective June 23, 2019.

Mwazo who also served as the Tourism Minister during President Kibaki's  regime will now replace Ramdhan Seif Kajembe.

Others who have been appointed in the new appointments includes former Rarieda MP Nicholas Gumbo, former Kitui governor Julius Malombe and former Dagoretti South MP Dennis Waweru.

Gumbo was appointed to be the chairperson of the Board of Kenyatta National Hospital for period of three years.

Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has dropped his single featuring Congolese artist Fally Ipupa.

The song titled 'Inama' is said to have been recorded some years backn when the two artists met in France in the company of footballers Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto.

The audio has been produced by producer Lizer from Wasafi.

Listen to the song below

King Kaka just dropped the video for his latest and highly anticipated collabo, ‘Far Away’ featuring American rapper Cassidy.

King Kaka and Cassidy take their fans back to feel good hip hop accompanied by catchy vocals from Brian Nadra.  

King Kaka continues to take the world by storm by featuring the Award Winning rapper known for hits such as ‘Hotel’ and ‘Get No Better’ Cassidy came through with a dope verse that complimented King Kaka’s killer verse.

 In the video, shot in Atlanta and directed by Hussein Njoroge, King Kaka is seeing having a good time with revelers; playing into the theme of being far away from life’s troubles.

"Cassidy and I wanted to take fans back to the 00’s hip hop that is all about having a good time with rhymes and beats that get you grooving. I had an amazing time working with the super talented Cassidy"- King Kaka

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced an exclusive global recording agreement with acclaimed Nigerian singer songwriter Tiwa Savage.

One of Africa’s biggest stars and an artist whose success spans music, fashion, film and television.

Under the agreement, her future music will be released internationally through UMG’s operations in more than 60 countries worldwide. Projects will be executively produced by Efe Ogbeni of Regime Music Societe and Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna.

Tiwa Savage said, "My biggest goal is to make Africa proud. I’m so excited for this moment and I’m thankful to Sir Lucian Grainge and my new UMG family for their belief in my dreams. I’m looking forward to this next chapter in my career and I’m more ready than I have ever been."

The acclaimed singer-songwriter was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and later received a scholarship to study Professional Music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts before embarking on a career that has seen her achieve creative success across a multitude of mediums. 

2018 was her most successful year to date, which saw the singer-songwriter, philanthropist, entrepreneur and fashion icon crowned Best African Act by the MTV European Music Awards, making history as the first female to win the accolade.

In the same year, she also became the first African female to sell out London’s IndigO2. In December, Tiwa was handpicked by Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin to perform alongside Beyonce, Ed Sheeran and Jay Z live at the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg to a 70,000 strong audience and millions across the globe in celebration of the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s birth.

An accomplished live musician, she has performed around the world, including a notable performance at Jay Z’s Made In America festival in Philadelphia in 2017.

Tiwa was named one of the world’s Top 100 Inspirational Women in Fashion by Vogue US then later featured in British Vogue’s December 2018 issue as one of 10 women that are changing the face of music globally. She has released a string of singles including ‘Mr Lova Lova’ ft Duncan Mighty, ‘Diet’ and ‘Tiwa’s Vibe’ all of which hit the No.

1 spot across charts within Africa, securing her position as one of Afrobeats leading artists. A resilient force within Africa’s ever-growing entertainment industry, she has also managed to carve a career as a reputable songwriter, conquering the charts in Africa whilst balancing her roles as an entrepreneur, mentor and mother.

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

Through her work with MTV’s Shuga, Savage is also keen to share further knowledge of HIV/ AIDS prevention and awareness within the continent. One of Africa’s most followed women on social media, Savage was the first African female to represent Pepsi as an ambassador and represents leading global brands including Nike, MegaGrowth Hair, MTN and Star Beer.

Throughout summer 2019, Tiwa will play a string of international festivals including the UK’s Wireless Festival, Afropunk in Paris and Oh My! Festival in Amsterdam.

Adam Granite, EVP Market Development, Universal Music Group said, “We are looking forward to partnering with Tiwa and her team to help her music reach new audiences around the world. As one of Africa’s most successful, influential and dynamic singer-songwriters, Tiwa has truly global ambitions and UMG is committed to help her in achieving them.”

Efe Ogbeni & Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna of Stealth Management said, "We're very proud to be a part of this ground-breaking partnership between Tiwa Savage and Universal Music Group. Tiwa is undoubtedly the most hardworking and talented female artist crossing over from Africa to the rest of the world, and UMG has demonstrated its commitment to the Continent by placing its formidable machinery behind her amazing career. Partnerships like these symbolise the hopes and dreams of so many talented artists back home in Africa and it is an honour to be the executive producers of her project.”

Fresh off the release of banger ‘Hiyo One’, Femi One just showed her fans and the world why she is indeed the top Kenyan female femcee.

Last Thursday, on her 25^th birthday, Femi released her highly anticipated Extended Play (EP) which is available on all platforms for download.  

The celebrated female rapper’s EP is to mark 25 years of her hard work as she turns 25.

The EP (XXV) named using Roman number XXV which is significant to her age,has six songs all produced under Kaka Empire by producer JackJack on the Beat, Kevin Provoke, Musyoka, and Rico Beats.

The creative direction for the EP was also facilitated by King Kaka, Mbithi and Kevin Provoke.

Speaking on the release of her EP during her listening party at Wings Kenya last Thursday, Femi said…

"It is my quarter life! It comes with a lot of things. Mostly I give thanks! For my gifts and how far I’ve come and for the inspiration that I’ve gained these 25 years. This EP is a gift to my fans showing them why rap is my first and only love"

Femi One has shown tremendous growth in the music industry with a string of hits upon hits. The EP XXV is a representation of how much her craft has grown, watch this space for more from the star!

You can Find the EP XXV on all platforms.

Popular Mombasa based Music producer Shirko has taken it upon himself to lecture young and upcoming musicians on the business of music.

According to Shirko who recently relocated to Mombasa from Dareslaam, most upcoming artists lack proper knowledge on the business of music adding that talent is not enough.

"Nahitaji siku itokee watu wafundishwe biashara ya mziki ilivyo na mipango yake. Wengi wanadhani kuwa na kipaji ndio mwisho wa mawazo, mengine yanajileta. Hayako.pana shida ni watu hawaambiani ukweli kuwa mziki unahitaji uwekezaji nayo nipesa, kama biashara ngingine. Hawa wasanii wachanga wanahitaji waeleweshwe na sio kudanganywa na kuibiwa wakidhani wanaonewa (I pray that a day comes when artists will be taught on the music business. Many think that talent is enough which is not true. No one is being told that music also needs investment just like any other business, young artists need to be educated on this and not chaeated" posted Shirko.

Adding "Mziki sio mziki tu tena kama zamani kuimba tu, mziki ni maisha ya mwanamziki kiujumla na usimamizi wa kutosha. Bila kuwa na pesa huwezi kufanya mziki hata uwe na kipaji. Waliobahatika wamenahatika ila hujui walipitia nini wakafika, bahati ya mwenzio usiilalie mlango wazi. Pambania mziki wako ili uwe maisha. ( Music has changed, its not like the way it used to be years back, music involves many things including a proper management. Without enough money it will be hard for you as an artist to succeed even if you are talented. There are those who have succeeded but you don't know what they did to be where they are so stop competing and complaining about them, work your way out and fight for your music"

Producer Shirko has worked with several top artists especially from Tanzania.

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Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Mombasa chapter chairperson Rukia Rashid lost the seat to his vice chairman Mohamed Ramadhan Mustafa during the chapter's election held yesterday.

Mustafa trounced the incumbent by 85 votes to 20 to be declared the winner during the election which was carried out by the KNCCI independent electoral board chairman Benjamin Onkoba.

The voting was done through the secret ballot.

A total of 105 votes were cast during the Mombasa chapter's annual general meeting cum elections ahead of national elections slated for next month.

In attendance was KNCCI deputy President James Mureu who said he is ready to face KNCCI Nairobi chairman Richard Ngatia.

Mureu and Ngatia will fight it out to succeed outgoing KNCCI president Kiprono Kittony who has served two terms since 2012. 

In his acceptance speech, Mustafa described his outgoing chairperson as a worthy opponent since he had served under her in her first tenure.

He refuted claims the chapter was divided before and after the election day despite differences in opinion. 

"There were differences in opinion which is healthy but the chamber is intact and stronger than before," he pointed out.

The newly elected Mombasa chapter boss assured county members he will honor his manifesto which he promised to adhere to during his election campaigns.

Mustafa said his manifesto was a contract between county members and himself prior to the election day.  

He told journalists he is optimistic he will deliver most of it before his first tenure ends in three years.  

"My first agenda will be to review the chamber data base to get in touch with current and former members to ensure I update their contact details," he pointed out.

Award-winning Afropop sensation Yemi Alade gets in bed with American rapper Rick Ross for the remix of her sultry classic "Oh My Gosh".

The steamy DJ Coublon produced number sees Miss Alade gush uncontrollably over her “true lova”, megastar Rick Ross, who takes the track to a new hip-hop realm.

The video opens with Yemi announcing herself as the only object of her new love’s affection.

Draped in African splendor she is joined by a legion of beautiful dancers who celebrate her new man.

And despite the fact Yemi has “many toasters” admiring her, it’s Rick who “caught a flight and jumped off the jet” to make the ultimate toast to his new-found love.

Sure to be on summer pool party playlists all around the world, the track is a fun up-beat song with rhythmic African drums that got Rick and Yemi dancing.

Yemi on working with Rick Ross, “It was beyond what I expected, he had such a humble spirit and was very encouraging.

 He made me feel very comfortable. (It’s incredible) to have someone as magnificent as he is describe me in one word, and the word he chose was motivation. I hope it will reflect in the video.” Yemi Alade

With 6.5 million Instagram followers, Yemi Alade has a massive streaming fanbase, with record-breaking streaming numbers for any Nigerian artist, including one of Nigeria’s most-watched music videos “Johnny,” now with 101 million YouTube views

"Oh My Gosh" (Remix)" is released under Effyzzie Music Group.

The track will be featured on Yemi Alade's fourth studio album titled "Woman of Steel" which is expected later this year.

Alongside Rick Ross, Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo, Afrobeats icon Duncan Mighty and Nollywood star Funke Akindele are set to appear on the LP.