Mombasa based KTN senior news reporter Francis Mtalaki is now set to ditch the bachelors club.

The soft spoken journalist will be walking down the aisle with his better half Mary Mwakesi who has a vast interest in political science and public administration on December 1st in Mombasa.

The Coca-Cola Company, through their music flagship show, Coke Studio Africa, announce the return of a new season, set to air February 2019.

Production of Coke Studio Africa 2019 will commence at Super Sport Studios in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi starting first week of November 2018.

Coke Studio Africa Project Manager Andrew Endovo Alovi says, “We are excited to soon kick start the production of Coke Studio Africa 2019 expect an interesting twist of themes and musical fusions! The show has always been at the forefront of producing quality music while at the same time granting various artists across the continent mega exposure, and opportunities to collaborate among each other. They also get to work with some of the best local and international professionals in the music world.”

He adds "Much as the final list of artists participating will be unveiled in a few days, we are very excited that the pool of young and vibrant artists across the continent has significantly grown and we now have many stars to bring together to make amazing collaborations for the world to see and hear. The artists will be paired alongside Coke Studio Africa Super producers, who will then be tasked with engineering the show’s musical fusions and collaborations".

Monali Shah, Head of Content Excellence, for Coca-Cola Southern and East African Business Unit says, “We are very excited to have some new partners come on board to join us as we make great music from Africa to the world. Dusit D2 shall be our official hospitality partner for this new season. As a very progressive hotel that fully embraces the arts we are glad that they have come on board to join us in this journey.”

She adds, “Pace Africa, who design and manufacture an array of audio devices such as PACE FOCUS and PACE MATE will power up the sound for the season providing us with headphones and earphones both for the production and for some of our lucky consumers.”

South African production giant Mashoba Media has been given the task to put together the 2019 season working with a team of experts from around the continent.

“We are very excited to be back in Nairobi for one of our most favorite and challenging projects. We will focus on delivering world class quality in sound and picture as we tell stories from Africa through music,” says Tim Horwood the Executive Creative Director.

The official first episode of Coke Studio Africa 2019 is expected to air February 2019 but before then, the show will release exclusive and original content online and on TV themed for Christmas season.

Fast rising and talented artist Beryl Owano has released a new single titled “Utafilisika”.

“Utafilisika” has been produced by Boy David and was co –written by Beryl Owano and J Mbeki, visuals by upcoming video director Job Ng’weno.

Beryl explains her thought process behind the song saying: “A lot of people blame the ladies when the sponsor issue is raised leaving the sponsor out of the equation when in in reality both should be condemned and warned of the consequences of extra marital affairs on the family and society, the song is just my way of expressing how I feel about the whole issue and to also teach our young girls the importance of self-love and self-worth. 

Utafilisika is the 7^th single off her upcoming debut album set for release in 2019. Beryl is currently in the studio working on her album and will be unveiling plans for her brand soon. The song is now on boomplay, plans are underway to make it available to fans on all digital platforms,

Watch Utafilisika below

The Grammy-award winning music group Morgan Heritage and East Africa’s “Rolls Royce Musician” and MTV EMA Winner Diamond Platinumz are ready to make history once again! This time, alongside Ghanaian BET award-winner and Dancehall King: Stonebwoy.

They have just released their new song  “Africa Jamaica”—the lead single off their upcoming album set for release in 2019.

 Morgan Heritage flew all the way to Ghana, West Africa to shoot the music video music video, directed by Jordan Hoechlin and Morgan Heritage, with Stonebwoy and Diamond. On their way to Ghana Morgan Heritage also filmed some scenes in Cape Verde.

Last time Morgan Heritage and Diamond released their first collaboration it garnered more than 1 Million YouTube views in 24 hours. An official statement from Morgan Heritage touted the video as a “Must watch!”.

Watch the video below.

The provisional list of the 2018 SPL Awards nominees has been released, among those on the list is Bandari FC coach Bernarde Mwalala nominated in the Coach of the year category battling out with Dylan Kerr of Gor Mahia, Robert Matano (Tusker Fc), Danstan Nayudo ( Ulinzi stars) and John Baraza ( Sofapaka).

Bandari FC's defender Felly Mulumba has also been nominated as the Defender of the year.

The Awards will be held at the Kenya School of Government on Thursday 25th October.

Below is the full list.

MVP of the Year

1. Eric Kapaito Muugi – Kariobangi Sharks
2. Michael Madoya Idovolo – Zoo FC
3. Faruk Shikhalo – Bandari FC
4. Cliff Nyakeya – Mathare United
5. Felly Mulumba – Bandari

Golden Glove Award

1. Faruk Shikalo – Bandari
2. Patrick Matasi – Tusker FC
3. Kelvin Omondi – Sony Sugar FC
4. Mathias Kigonya – Sofapaka
5. Ezekiel Owade – AFC Leopards

Defender of the Year

1. Felly Mulumba – Bandari
2. Titus Achesa – Posta Rangers
3. Oliver Ruto = Ulinzi Stars
4. Harun Shakava – Gor Mahia
5. Joash Onyango – Gor Mahia

Midfielder of the Year

1. Cliff Nyakeya – Mathare United
2. Michael Madoya – Zoo FC
3. Elvis Nandwa – Ulinzi Stars
4. Marvin Nabwire – AFC Leopards
5. Whyvonne Isuza – AFC Leopards

Fairplay Player of the Year

1. Michael Madoya – Zoo FC
2. Eric Kapaito – Kariobangi Sharks
3. Felly Mulumba – Bandari FC
4. Pistone Mutamba – Sofapaka
5. Dennis Ombeva – Vihiga United

New Player of the Year

1. Eric Kapaito – Kariobangi Sharks
2. Pistone Mutamba – Sofapaka
3. Amos Kigadi – Vihiga United
4. Dennis Ombeva – Vihiga United
5. Marvin Nabwire – AFC Leopards

Coach of the Year

1. Dylan Kerr – Gor Mahia
2. Bernard Mwalala – Bandari
3. Robert Matano – Tusker FC
4. Danstan Nyaudo – Ulinzi Stars
5. John Baraza – Sofapaka

Team Manager of the Year

1. Dick Francis Onywera – Kariobangi Sharks
2. Vincent Okello – Mathare United
3. Emmanuel Geno – Sony Sugar
4. Christopher Ouma – Ulinzi Stars
5. Lazarus Yogo – Zoo FC

Most Improved Center Referee

1. Davies Omweno
2. Raymond Onyango
3. Badir Yasin
4. Andrew Juma
5. Israel Mpaima

Golden Boot Award

1. Eric Kapaito – Kariobangi Sharks
2. Elvis Rupia – Nzoia Sugar FC (Moved to Power Dynamos in Zambia)
3. Jacques Tuyisenge – Gor Mahia

Most Improved Assistant Referee

1. Gilbert Cheruiyot
2. Maryann Njoroge
3. Tony Kidiya
4. Stephen Yiembe
5. Oliver Odhiambo

Fairplay Club of the Year

1. Gor Mahia
2. Sofapaka FC
3. Kariobangi Sharks

Multi-talented Richie G, of the hit song Agenda featuring Naiboi is back with a new one titled Shida.

Richie, who is known for his mellow voice and creative lyrics has this time given his fans a mid tempo jam with subtle afro dancehall vibes. Shida will make you wanna dance the odi, the minute you hear it. 

Richie G has established himself as an audio producer, working on songs like “Body Fine” by Arrow Bwoy & KRG, “Life na Adabu” by King Kaka alongside Riccobeatz and many others. As an artiste he has 15 releases under his belt.

His incredible upbeat attitude and positive energy combine to make him one of the most sought after video producers in the business.

Watch the video below

Ms. Rachel Muthoga, Moving The Goalposts’ board member has won the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for Women in Sports award for Africa during the Awards Ceremony at the Olympism in Action Forum, that took place in Buenos Aires on 5^thand 6^thOctober, 2018.

Ms. Rachel was among the six role models and advocates recognized by IOC for advancing women in and through sport.

She stood out to be the only winner from Africa working with a Sports for development organization committed to inspiring and building confidence and self-esteem in girls and young women through football.

Introduced in 2000, the IOC Women and Sport Awards are given to women, men or organizations who have made remarkable contributions to the development, encouragement and reinforcement of women through sport.

One World Trophy and five Continental Trophies are awarded every year.

Moving The Goalposts (MTG)is a community-based organization founded in 2002 and operating in Kilifi, Kwale, Tana River and Mombasa counties within coastal region.

MTG uses football to empower girls and young women by organizing and running league activities and peer education programs on reproductive health, women’s rights and economic empowerment.

 MTG is the Runners-up FIFA Diversity Award 2017,winner of Global Goals Word Cup 2017,  winner of the 2016 Laureus Sport for Good Award, 2015 Beyond Sport UNICEF Award, 2015 Safeguarding Children in SportAward and the YEF/Africa/International Labour Organization Youth Enterprise Facility Award 2015.

Mr. John Quinn—the celebrity global brand ambassador of Tullamore D.E.W is currently in Kenya till Friday 12^th Oct 2018 on a mission to highlight Tullamore D.E.W- the world's second bestselling Irish whiskey.

While in Nairobi, Quinn is sharing his vast knowledge and expertise with bar staff, bar managers, influencers and consumers.

He will also host two high profile events,  a private and intimate “supper club” and a finale Meet & Greet party backed up with the #powerof3

John Quinn, who is in Kenya for his second visit noted: “I am very excited to be back to Nairobi to share more about a whiskey that is close to my heart. Tullamore D.E.W. is the only whiskey to insist on the ‘Power of Three’ and this is demonstrated in its three key stages of whiskey making.

"It’s a triple distilled, triple blend of all three types of whiskey, matured in three types of cask.” he added 

Mr. John Quinn’s stature of garnering over 40 years in the industry ultimately makes him the longest serving whiskey brand ambassador to date.

He was recognized and won “Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the year” at Whiskey Magazine’s Icons of Whisky awards in 2016.

He has been named among world’s Top 10 Most Influential People in Irish whiskey.

Mr. John Quinn has been a global brand ambassador long before the social media era and is one of the few renowned ambassadors who have experience across eras.

When it comes to whiskey, from grain to glass, the man is a travelling storehouse of knowledge and he’s ready to share it with all whiskey lovers in Kenya.

Tullamore D.E.W. is the world’s second largest Irish whiskey brand with global sales of more than one million (9L) cases annually. 

It’s the blend of all three types of triple distilled whiskey, and, in particular, the inclusion of single malt, that gives Tullamore D.E.W. more complexity and a unique smoothness, setting it apart from all others as an Irish whiskey of true character. 

The origins of Tullamore D.E.W. whiskey can be traced back to 1829 when the distillery was founded in Tullamore, County Offaly.

Daniel E. Williams, the youngest employee of Tullamore D.E.W. worked his way up from the age of fourteen, at the lowest rungs of the distillery to become the outright owner, by the age of twenty-five. creating a whiskey so distinctive and character-filled, it could only be stamped with his initials: D.E.W. Legendary.