Warner Music has announced a new 360 partnership with East Africa’s number one artist Diamond Platnumz and his leading independent record label WCB-Wasafi.

The new deal will see WCB-Wasafi incorporated into Warner Music South Africa and Ziiki Media, while Warner Music’s global network will help propel Diamond Platnumz and the label’s artists to a worldwide audience.

Diamond Platnumz is one of Africa’s most successful artists, having released more than 30 hit songs, and is one of the region’s most recognisable figures, which has led to him becoming a brand ambassador for companies such as Pepsi, Parimatch, Nice One Brand and Coral Paints.

He has the number one artist YouTube channel in Sub-Saharan Africa, with more than five million subscribers, and also has more than 12 million Instagram followers.

Over the course of his career, Diamond Platnumz has won numerous awards from the likes of MTV and Channel O.

Diamond Platnumz founded WCB-Wasafi and turned it into one of the top labels in Africa. The label has enjoyed success with artists such as Lava Lava, Mbosso, Rayvanny, Zuchu, and Queen Darleen.

The new 360 strategic partnership will see Warner Music, Diamond Platnumz, Ziiki Media and WCB-Wasafi artists collaborate on new releases, catalogue, brand partnerships, live and sync deals.

Diamond Platnumz said: “I’ve built WCB-Wasafi from the ground up and believe that Warner Music and Ziiki are the right partners to help further grow our reach. I’m also looking forward to plugging into the Warner network myself. We’ve got some exciting plans and I can’t wait to share more music with the world.”

Alfonso Perez-Soto, President, Emerging Markets noted " The East and Central African music scene has exploded over the last few years and we believe by working together, we can help promote Diamond and his artists to more fans around the world and introduce Bongo Flava scene to a broader audience."

Adding "This 360 partnership establishes a new way to engage with artists in Africa and our ambition to bring African talent to the rest of the world. I’d like to thank WM South Africa and Ziiki Media for their outstanding support in making this deal happen.”

Temi Adeniji, Managing Director of Warner Music South Africa said: “Warner Music’s nuanced approach to the African continent contemplates different blueprints across the various sub regions and in that vein, this partnership with Diamond Platnumz and Wasafi firmly underpins our entrance into East Africa.”

On his part Arun Nagar, CEO & Managing Director, Ziiki Media, said: “ We hope to engage with a wide range of artists across different music genres from all over Africa, and the partnership with Wasafi is central to that approach. We’re investing sizeable resources into the market because we’ve got faith in its artists and belief that we’ve only just scratched the surface of what we can achieve here.”

Ziiki Media is Africa’s leading entertainment provider. Through partnerships across Africa and India, it works with a broad array of businesses engaged in content aggregation and distribution in various formats such as recorded music, music publishing, audiovisual content, and live events.

Warner Music announced its partnership with Ziiki Media in May 2020.

In a bid to expand his empire, Kenyan musician Willy Paul has signed a new artist to his Saldido record label.

Klons Kenya now becomes the first male artist to be signed under the label.

“Yes @saldido_international just signed another one! Things got a bit rough but we back ? go follow our newly signed Male artist, @klons_kenya be the first to witness this revolution!! It's time to support our own! Charity begins at home... let us all learn to support those in need.. I promise you guys, this boy is going places this year, watch the space. #pozzeameamua #saldidointernational #teamklons” shared Willy Paul.

Miss Picasah was the first artist to be signed by Willyu Paul and has so far released four songs under the label, in all the songs she has featured Willy Paul.

A sombre mood engulfed Seme village in Kisumu county on Saturday during the burial of veteran actor Gillie Owino popularly known for his role as Mzee Msiri in the local Tv drama series, Pete.

Gillie succumbed to Liver cancer few weeks ago.

The burial was attended by his former colleagues and close family members.

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The 63- year -old actor will be remembered for his roles in several productions staged in Mombasa's Little theatre club and Kenya National theatre in Nairobi.

Nigerian music superstar Olamide has shared audio and visuals for ‘Rock’, the first single from his forthcoming album, ‘UY Scuti’.

The ten-track LP, Olamide’s third new music project in just over a year, is set for release on June 14 through a partnership between his own YBNL Nation imprint and US indie powerhouse, EMPIRE.

The video for Rock’, was directed by renowned Nigerian director Clarence Peters, takes viewers inside a noir vision of Lagos, starring Olamide and dancer Soliat Bada, as flirtatious lovers plotting a rendezvous.

Rising Nigerian beatmaker Eskeez, who handles the lion’s share of production on ‘UY Scuti’, produced the intimate, mid-tempo Afrobeats scorcher.

“The song is saying my lady doesn’t have to do too much to impress me — I love you already.” Olamidé says.

Adding “It’s expressing what a guy would sing to a girl to give her confidence. I’m telling the women out there that, if a man truly loves you, you don’t have to go overboard to please him.”

Watch Video HERE https://youtu.be/6WkxiF7nnjY

Not much is known about Tansha Donna's family members especially parents apart from the fact that her mother is a Luo from Kenya and father is an Italian.

Her mother still stays abroad.

While celebrating her mother's birthday few days ago, Tanasha decided to introduce her parents to fans by sharing their photos on instagram.

"Happy birthday to my mother!!! Thank you for raising me to be the woman I am today... Thank God for your beautiful heart. I love you," Tanasha said.

She also shared a picture of her younger self with her father.

Nation Media Group (NMG) Mombasa office has suffered a major blow following reports that one of its key writers is set to ditch the company to work for a Mombasa gubernatorial aspirant. 

Mohamed Ahmed, who has been one of the key correspondents from the bureau is set to join businessman Suleiman Shahbal's campaign team. 

Mohamed will head the Communication Department as the Director, reliable sources have confirmed to Ommy Dallah. 

The journalist has been writing on security and political affairs covering Mombasa and the entire Coast region. 

Ommydalla.co.ke is reliably informed that, Moha, as he is popularly known in the media and social circles was poached from NMG by Shahbal’s campaign manager Idris Abdirahman. 

Mr Abdirahman is working as director of security affairs at Mombasa Governor's Office. He also served as Director of political affairs. He has since joined Mr Shahbal. 

He is now seen as the master strategist who is part of the team set to deliver a victory for Mr Shahbal come 2022. 

Meanwhile, talks between Idris and Mohamed started way back in February before the journalist accepted the offer.

Mohamed has served NMG for the last five years. 

He joined the media company from 2014 as an intern before he was confirmed as a correspondent in 2015. 

Since then he has worked under three bureau chiefs including the current one Allan Olingo. 

Reports indicate that Olingo and Mohamed had a good rapport and made the correspondent to be seen as his favourite. 

Sources from NMG told Ommydalla.co.ke Olingo was "sad" to see him leave the company. 

“This is a major blow to the bureau, Moha was an asset especially on crime reporting” said the source.

Fast rising Nigerian star and U and I music signee, Olakira has debuted his first sophomore EP titled 4Play out tomorrow(14th May 2020). 

4play is a collaborative work of the multi-talented artiste that has seen him produce two songs and also feature various producers and two fast-rising female artistes Sho Madjozi South Africa and Zuchu Tanzania. 

The tracks in the EP are Sere ft Zuchu produced by Simba Tagz, Sterryo, and Drumatik. The second track Gotchu, was produced by Drumatic while the third and fourth track, Hot night, Call on Me ft Sho Madjozi are works of Simba Tagz and Mr. Kamara, and Olakira and T Boy the Flame.

Other bonus tracks include For Life produced by Qasebeatz and Simba Tagz and Summertime ft Moonchild- Sanelly produced by Olakira, Mr. Kamara, and Drumatik. 

Call On Me: https://youtu.be/O4MqDtOHeC8 

For Life: https://youtu.be/-R60KCk_r34 

Gotchu: https://youtu.be/l22Jxmz9uAE  

Hot Night: https://youtu.be/Bl6plB4-Efw  

Summertime:https://youtu.be/QF4CZcbwRtc 

Olakira has been riding high with Sere that featured Tanzanian and Wasafi first lady Zuchu released two weeks ago.

This is the first single off the Ep and has been greatly received, with the video garnering 1. 3million views on YouTube in just two weeks and over 100k streams across digital platforms. 

Sere: https://youtu.be/wht8D5mekJ8 

Speaking about his future plans, Olakira says "4 Play is just a tease of what's to come in the Album due later in the year. I am currently in the studio working on new stuff that will blow your minds off". 

Olakira had a great 2020 despite the pandemic, his single In My Maserati became a global anthem with 60million cumulative views on YouTube and over 150 million streams across digital platforms.

The In My Maserati star is set to release 3 videos and also embark on a Pan African tour to promote the EP after lockdown restrictions are lifted. 

One of Kenya’s leading travel and tour company One World Adventures is set to expand its wings to Mombasa County, the first office outside Nairobi.

According to the group’s managing director Solomon Wao, the company is set to be a game changer in the tourism industry as they introduce new products to the Coastal market.

He said they plan to venture into untapped tourism products such as battle field tourism safaris and desert safari.

"Mombasa and the Coast region at large has alot of potential and opportunities, that is why we have also decided to venture here" he told Ommy Dallah.

He said they also intend to identify and explore virgin destinations such as Lamu, Tana River for viewing of endangered mangabey monkeys among others.

Wao said they are determined to partner with star rated hotels, villas, apartments, tented camps and lodges in Kenya and beyond so as to give their clients comfort and unrivalled experience.

One World’s products are new to the market and it is set to bring in much needed changes in the tourism industry.

Such explorations will not only be a boost to the ailing tourism sector, but will give the targeted varieties of activities while planning a tour in Kenya

Wao said the company targets the domestic tourism which has given the tourist sector a lifeline during this Covid-19 pandemic period especially when international tourism flow deteriorated due to the restrictions put in place by various nations to curb the virus.

To register its presence in Mombasa, One World has lined up series of events starting this Saturday where tourism is set to be infused with entertainment and culture.

The event will be taking place at the Reef Hotel where guests are expected to be entertained by artists such Susumila while DJ Crème dela Crème and Bonz will be the spinning masters.

The event will be emceed by super MC Willy M Tuva and Gates Mgenge.

Attendee will have a chance to witness some of the creative photography and videography services in the county.

For the car enthusiasts, One World has promised a thrilling car showcase and attendees are encouraged to carry there cheque books as they could purchase the cars on spot.

Culture will be displayed in various forms including corporate exhibitions as well as a showcase by APDK Bombolulu workshop and cultural center.

 "This is an extra ordinary event that will showcase alot of things in the showbiz and tourism industry. We want to bring tourism home to the people first and this also means coming with extra ordinary things " said Wao.

Wao further noted that the recent visit by Tanzania President Samia Suluhu has opened opportunities to local companies and event organisers to venture the Tanzanian market.

Wao charged "Mama Samia's visit has given us hope and lee way to venture in areas like Daresalaam, Arusha and Zanzibar which were previously a challenge to us" 

This past weekend saw revelers throng Wasafi lounge for the Genge Vibes Party that was held on Saturday at the Kiambu Road establishment.

Juacali had fans on their feet throughout the show with hit songs like Bidii Yangu, Kiasi, Kamata Dame, Ngeli ya Genge among others.

The action packed show was also graced by Dj Ras Hani throwing it down alongside, DJ Ocheezy and MC Wilko King of Swag.

The event which also served as the ultimate May Babies Birthday bash for the weekend celebrated resident DJ Ras Hani and a host of other May Babies at the party.

Wasafi Lounge is set to host a series of shows with P-Unit’s Frasha all geared up to entertain fans this coming weekend Saturday 15^th May in a bid to spice up entertainment along Kiambu Road and its environs.

The Frasha Foundation in collaboration with Wasafi Lounge will first proceed to Devine Mercy Children’s Home in Githunguri and culminate the drive at Wasafi lounge for the show dubbed #GinandGiving.

Well-wishers can drop off donations in kind like food-stuff, clothes, shoes, toys and sanitary pads at Wasafi Lounge by Friday 14^th May.

Anti- gender based violence (GBV) activists have come out to offer support to a Mombasa based female police officer whose video went viral last week asking the inspector general of police to accept her resignation letter.

The activists offered to give the officer attached to the traffic department free psychological counselling and promised to assist her pursue the case.

In the viral video, the female cop was seen complaining of sexual harassment and discrimination by senior officers in the police service.

In an interview with Ommy Dallah, the activists led by Topista Juma of Muhuri congratulated her for coming out to air the challenges female officers go through while on duty.

They encouraged other officers going through similar and other dire situations to come out and ask for help saying that there are many cases which have gone unreported.

“I would like to ask officers going through depression or any form of violence to come out and ask for help. We have seen cases of officers committing suicide and murder because of depression and because of this we are ready to offer free psychological support and counselling,” said Topista.

Last week Inspector General of police Hilary Mutyambai ordered for investigations after the video officer alleging unfair treatment and sexual harassment went viral on social media.

“I have directed the Gender and Children Directorate to independently investigate the matter and give a report within 7 days,” he said on Twitter.

Muhuri has partnered with the county government of Mombasa through their departments on gender based violence to launch a hotline for reporting the cases (0800720587).

According to their records, their GBV desk has been receiving more than a hundred cases related to gender violence every month since the advent of the corona pandemic last year.

From March to December last year, they received more than 350 cases related to gender violence and defilement of minors.

Most of the cases were reported to have come from Junda and Mshomoroni areas in Kisauni Sub-county, Kisumu ndogo in Nyali while a number of cases from Mvita and Likoni go unreported hence hindering justice to the victims.

“We had many cases reported from Junda, mshomoroni and kisumu ndogo areas. However there were several cases in Mvita and Likoni which were unreported as concerned parties resolved to settle for an out of court settlement,” said Topista.

Topista also reported that there were many cases of men being battered by their wives during the pandemic period but were afraid to report due to stigma from society.

This she said led to many suffering in silent while others got depressed a matter that she said can be resolved by encouraging men to come out and not be afraid to call for help.

“Our hotline received a lot of calls from men reporting they had been abused by their spouses. We were able to counsel them and also helped fix several marriages during the pandemic,” added Topista.

Muhuri  established a GBV desk outside the Mombasa Law Courts while the department of gender in Mombasa county opened up a situation room in Tononoka social hall where citizens can report cases of gender based violence.