Following a successful 2018, “Mama Africa”,  Yemi Alade officially kicks off 2019 on a high!.

Through her label Effyzzie Music Group, she has released two brand new videos, OGA - a mid-tempo song produced by Egar Boi.

Drawing influences from African kingdoms and royalties across Africa, the captivating music video was directed by Clarence Peters.

At the same time, she has also released a new record YAJI featuring street-hop titan Slimcase and Rebel Movement's rising star Brainee. The song was produced by Yung Willis. 

The OGA music video sparked the #ogachallenge by her music fans and has so far garnered over 2 million views on YouTube while YAJI is at over 1 million views. Currently, Yemi is working on her fourth studio album. 

Yemi made history this year with her smash hit single "Johnny" hitting the official digital 100 million views milestone on YouTube and VEVO.

In 2018, Yemi released a number of hits that charted across the continent such as “Bum Bum”, “How I Feel” and “Oh My Gosh”.

She also held sold-out concerts in her extensive and self-organized European Tour and also performed in several countries across Africa including Nairobi at the “Choma Na Ngoma” music concert and Koroga Festival.

Fast rising multi-talented Kenyan Female artiste Agolla has dropped her latest single Drowning, produced by the super talented producer Jacky B of Tamu Sana records.

 This is the second single off her studio album set for release later in the year, “Drowning ” is based on a true story of Agolla's past relationship where the guy treated her right, unfortunately things got complicated and it didn't work out. 

The video was shot by Director Dolls formerly known as Crystal Prime whereas the concept and styling was by Dee Roz of  Nyandisa styling.

The multi-talented soulful singer draws her inspiration from her past experiences and those around her. Her first single Milele was among Kenyan songs that were recently featured on Lowla Dee’s Plan B.

She is currently on a media tour to promote the single which is available on Mkito.com, SoundCloud and Mdundo music. Fans should expect unique feel good Kenyan music and all sorts of good vibes.

Agolla, who describes her music as pop fusion says, " I borrow most elements in my music from different genres, to create unique masterpieces. If such a name exists i would call my genre 'Soulful Pop Fusion'." 

Mombasa based artist Cypreezy has just released his latest video titled 'Soba'.

The video has been shot & directed by Nezzoh Montanah..

Audio produced by Jegede.

The Mombasa County Assembly has cleared the County Transport and Infrastructure Executive Member Taufiq Balala of allegations raised against him by some members of the assembly, MCAs.

Majority of the  MCAs led by Jomvu Ward MCA Shebe Athuman (motion mover ) passed a motion to impeach Balala last month on grounds of incompetency, misuse of abuse and arrogancy.

The County Speaker then formed a special committee to look into the claims, the members included Fadhili Mwalimu Makarani (Port Reitz ward MCA and Deputy Speaker), Athman Rama Mwamwiri(Likoni ward MCA)  , Milka Moraa Ngare (Nominated), Ali Omar Shariff(Tononoka Ward MCA)  and Faith Boniface Mwende(Kipevu ward MCA).

The Committee yesterday cleared Balala arguing the claims lack proof.

Balala took to social media to welcome the move by the assembly saying he will continue working with the MCAs.

I would like the thank the Mombasa County Assembly for clearing me for all charges against me. I was given a chance to explain myself and the county assembly found me innocent on all the allegations against me" said Balala

Adding "The county assembly of #Mombasa have played their role of oversight as required by law. I will continue to respect their role and cooperate with them as they continue to serve the people of #Mombasa. To all my family, friends and supporters - Thank You for your prayers and support. Let’s now continue to build our beautiful Mombasa".

Pine Creek Records has announced the signing of a new act, her name is Shiphie. 

This was made known through an unveiling event that was held last Thursday, the 4th of April 2019 at The Alchemist Lounge, Westlands.

The event was well attended by Kenya's top djs, media personalities and brand managers including Pine Creek Records founder Mr. Peter Nduati, Coke Studio Africa's Project Manager Andrew Alovi, Arthur K, Fakii Liwali and many more. 

Shiphie, real name Shiphrah Mkamburi Kitulah, is an afro jazz, afro pop/afrosoul vocalist and songwriter born and raised in Mombasa, Kenya.

While growing up, her family gatherings always involved melodious singing as her talent is hereditary - she got it from her grandmother who is the sole singer of the family and partly a writer then also from her mother.

She was spotted by Peter Nduati in a live music event in Nairobi and as they say all is now part of her beautiful history.

On what inspires her music, Shiphie says it’s her passion for expression and the freedom and joy she experiences while at it. Her first song is called “Everything” and it’s simply a love story of appreciation to the significant other in her life.

She has just released her first video Everything'

Mombasa based radio station Pili Pili fm is currently in the process of reinvesting, this move has left all the presenters in a very tricky situation as they have been declared redundant.

According to a source the station will soon be turned into a vernacular station, a mijikenda station.

"The initial plan was to have this station as a vernacular radio station, a mijikenda station, that was the plan since media max took over from its previous owner" said the source.

Media Max which also owns K24 and Milele Fm took over the station from the current Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secreatry Najib Balala four years ago.

"The board recently sat and found it fit to go back to that plan that's why some changes have started being experienced" added the source.

A crisis meeting was held yesterday where the presenters were informed of the new changes, however some staff especially those conversant with the mijikenda language are on the safe side as they might be retained.

The station which is currently on automation  has already started poaching presenters from Kwale based Radio Kaya and Pwani fm. 

Several presenters have since taken to social media to 

"It's has been real..... So thankful to the media max &Pilipili fm family my loyal fans who turned to be a family and everyone who has been supporting Gates mgenge as a brand. It's time for another Journey will miss you guys " posted Gates Mgenge

"It's has been real, Since 2012...So thankful to the mediamax family my loyal fans and everyone who has been supporting #ChrisNaChigz as a brand. It's time for another Journey.." said Chris Da Bass

On her part Mamama Madikodiko posted " It's has been real..... So thankful to the media max family my loyal fans and everyone who has been supporting Mamaa Madikodiko as a brand. It's time for another Journey"

His closeness to former Miss Tanzania Wema Sepetu has left many tongues wagging, some suggesting that they are dating, am talking about Danzak.

Danzak, real name Hamdan Zakwani is East Africa born, Omani national singer, songwriter and airline pilot.

He recently released a song titled 'Loco' which has received alot of support from top celebrities includiing Wema Sepetu and Ali Kiba.

His other songs include 'Kichaa' and 'Fallin'.

In an exclusive interview with Ommy Dallah, Danzak opens up on his career as a pilot  and singer, and his relationship with Wema Sepetu.

Straight from humanitarian work to the studio, that is Akothee.

The Kenyan singer who has been in the media for the good reasons of late after mobilizing funds and support to feed Kenyans dying of hunger in Turkana, has just release a new song featuring Tanzania's Linex.

The song titled 'Baraka' talks about the blessings that come with having a baby.

Watch the video below

Tanzanian artist Harmonize could soon tie the knot with his Italian girlfriend Sarah if things go well as per the renet happenings.

The artists who is currently in Italy meeting his in-laws and Sarah's family members took to his knees to propose to her infront of family members.

Sarah did not turn down his request, she said yes.

Harmonize took to instagram to share the video of him going down o his knees to propose, Sarah was not left behind she posted "u are my only one (sic).”

Several celebrities took to social media to congratulate him.

burnaboygram Ok. It’s like dat? ????

aytanzania Congratulations and all the best @harmonize_tz

professorjaytz Wow Congratulations Young Bro na Mungu awalinde @harmonize_tz

rayvanny Bwana Harusi

iam_kcee Congrats my brother

Meanwhile his colleagues from WCB led by their president Diamond Platnumz today left for Muscat, Oman for the Wasafi festival set for this weekend.

Mzee Abdul Juma, the father to Bongo Fleva crooner Diamond Platnumz has surprised many by his recent move.

He has ventured into music, the same field with his celebrity son.

He has released  a collabo with upcoming Tanzanian artistes Sungura Madini, Promis Nyota and Blod Gaz in a new song titled 'Mwewe'.

He now has three stage ages or a.k.as 'Babu Tiffah', 'Big Lion' and 'Mzee Mondi'.

In the song, Mzee Juma raps with a husky voice.

It is not yet still clear why he decided to take that route.

His son Diamond has however showed support, he took to instagram story to post part of the interview with he caption 'Big Lion, Kill Dem Sha!'