Kenyan pop group Elani is set set to release their first single off their new album  titled 'Colours of love' this August.

The group broke the news to their fans via social media where they shared a video with the caption 'Counting down days to the release of our first single of the new Elani album titled "COLOURS OF LOVE" on the 08.8.18 #elanibaby'

The group has also created a hashtag #Col' to keep their fans updated.

Nigerian rapper Zima real name Olamilekan Samson Olaitan Adeyemi has released his new video titled 'Kisa'.

The song is produced by the Kenyan based Nigerian Producer, King Spyke and  video is shot and directed by the Kenyan top video director, Richie G.

Born on 21st February 1995 into a family of 5, it is during his secondary school days that Zima gained interest in music through a friend who used to lend him an Ipod to listen to latest songs.

Watch the video below.

Tanzanian singer Q Chief has just released his latest song.

The song is titled "Chuma kisamvu" and you can watch the video below

It's now four years since Ugandan female artist Juliana Kanyomozi lost his only son Keron Raphael who was only 11 years old at the time of his death.

The death of her only son saw her take impromptu retreat from work and the social scene, it even affected her relationship.

She was quoted saying “I was very angry with God. He had just taken away the most important thing I had in life. Then again, there’s always a reason for everything single thing. He does,” .

In an emotional post, Juliana remembered her late son 

she posted 

"Today my angel has made four years in heaven. And it never gets any easier. I remember your silly jokes, your sense of humor, your charm, your ability to make friends of all ages and somehow engage all of them with such ease. You were just so perfect. I miss your hugs and the foot massages ?. You always told me I’m “THE BEST MUM EVER”, I don’t know what I did to deserve this compliment , I jus know I did the thing that I loved the most in the world, be your mother. God surely blessed me when he gave me you. On this day I can’t help but think about other parents who’ve just lost a child. Death may be apart of us yes, but the heartache of the loss of a child is immeasurable . May God continue to strengthen us all. RIP Keron Raphael Kabugo Atwooki ????

#ForeverLoveKeron"

Nigerian artist signed under Baseline Music Skales has just released his latest club banger featuring Tanzania's Harmonize(WCB).

The song titled 'Fire waist' comes at a time when Skales is preparing to release his 3rd album 'Mr Love'.

Fire Waist was produced by Chopstix.

You can watch the video below

Kenyan award winning artist Akothee 'Madam Boss'  is famous for her lavish style and never ending dramas on social media. Her 'dont care' attitude has earned her fans and haters in equal measure especially on social media.

In a recent lengthy post on instagram, the singer revealed that it costs her shs 2 million every month to maintain her mansion and ensure its in good condition and everything looks good.

"They look good because someone is having sleepless nights to maintain them, I spend over 2m amonth to make sure everything is in perfect condition for this homes , wakati hawajaniibia sana maybe around 1.5 m hapo" she posted 

The singer also revealed that she was once questioned by a fan who they met on a plane if indeed the house she posts on social media is hers.

"I once met someone in the plane on my way to England, and his first question was IS THAT HOUSE REALY YOURS, And who are you ? Who is Akothee , he asked with a bold face ! He said he would like to visit RONGOSPAR AND SEE IF ITS TRUELY EXISTING , how would you answer this questions "

"YOU ALL DONT KNOW ME , YOU HAVE ONLY HEARD ABOUT ME . WHEN I WILL BE DEAD AND GONE YOU WILL ALL FEEL ME , MISS ME AND WISH YOU SUPPORTED WHEN I NEEDED YOU MOST" she added

What Is MOOKH.?

The name Mookh (pronounced MUK) is derived from a Sheng word for Money (Mukwanja) and describes a core function of the e-commerce system, which is to make it easy for sellers to receive payments easily and securely when transacting with buyers online.

MOOKH is launching a new iteration of their innovative offering – a portal aimed at enabling sales and payments for third-party businesses.

The idea for MOOKH came about from our own frustration trying to sell stay online. The core of why we exist is to help sellers get online and start selling quickly, easily and effectively. Through this system upgrade we are able to better fulfill that mission,” said Eric Thimba.

Launching MOOKH.AFRICA

The company has great pan-African ambitions and has over the past 12 months been working on a major upgrade to the system with support from partners like Microsoft 4Afrika and Facebook. This upgrade will allow its existing database of over 800 sellers to:

1. Enjoy increased reach and sales opportunities, with a more robust online directory.
2. Have 24-hour access and control of real-time activity on their stores from an easy-to-use, merchant-centric backend dashboard.
3. View advanced sales insights and consumer analytics right from their backend dashboard.
4. Use a single online account to setup stores for event ticketing, product sales, and sale of digital content, with the ability to have multiple users in each.

With plans to expand operations into Rwanda and Uganda within the next 6 months, this upgrade also opens up opportunity for Kenyan sellers to reach audiences in the two new markets right from the comfort of their local shop. The same applies for buyers looking to purchase commodities from online merchants in the two countries as well.

MOOKH. FEST - Africa’s First Online Pop-up Festival

To showcase the revamped MOOKH site, MOOKH has partnered with the sellers on the platform to host Africa’s First ONLINE POP-UP FESTIVAL on Friday 27^th July 2018 on www.mookh.africa

Pop-up retailing (or flash retailing) is a trend of opening short-term sales spaces – and pop-ups provide a great way to access new brands and products – often at bargain introductory prices.

Key Highlights of the online pop-up are:

• Sellers on the platform offering discounts on their products bought online during that day. These include Kenyan retail stores:

• BongoSawa Clothing
• Harvest of Sunshine
• The Designing Africa Collective by Diana Opoti
• Leather By Eden
• Monochrome
• Bonkerz
• KAI Active Sports Wear
• Mesmerize Flowers
• Zoezi Sports

• Free, Same Day Delivery of all products bought (*Nairobi Only) in partnership with Sendy

• LIVE performances by a host of new and established Kenyan artists between 10am and 10pm, with all their music available at Kshs. 30 per song. Artist Performing on the day are:

• Shamsi Music
• June Gachui
• Rigga
• Noel Nderitu
• Kerby and Kizazi Africa
• Barrack Jacuzzi
• Vallerie Muthoni
• Mayonde
• Steph Kapela
• AD Family

Israel born singer Gilad and Bensoul have released their much anticipated video for the song 'Nahisi upo'.

The video has been directed by Director O.

Watch the video below

If you are a fashion designer, we are sure you have heard about the International Fashion Showcase(IFS), which was established in 2012. Created in partnership with the British Council, it is a platform for new designers to showcase their talent,especially during London fashion week. The aim is to bring fashion from all over the world to London. It has showcased over 600 designers from 70 different countries.

Other brands such as the British Fashion and UAL have partnered with the British Council to provide a programme for the 16 selected designers. They are set to undergo a business development course for about eight months. We arve sure they are as excited as you are while playing the Betway online sports betting app; after all, there is just so much for the taking.

A Look at The International Fashion Showcase Designers 2019 Event

The IFS 2019 will be a bit different for designers. The lucky 16 who have been chosen are set to start in August 2016. They will be showcasing the unique cultures from their respective countries. The six-month-longprogramme will help them learn branding, business development and interact with a wide range of studio artists.

The whole aim of next year's IFS is for designers to learn ethics in fashion and everything about sustainability tech. The studio artists together with experts from London College of Fashion will try and push designers to collaborate with each other before February 2019.

In 2019, Africa will be in luck as three designers from three different countries will represent them. That is Ami DoshiSalah(Kenya), Cedric Mizero(Rwanda) and Thebe Magugu(South Africa). These three designers have something different to offer,and they are set to represent different cultures and their signature feel.

1. Ami Doshi Shah

She is a trained jewellery and adornment designer. She started the label "I am I' which is an exploration of how adornment can sculpture a body. Her collection is beautiful and striking though a bit unusual.  She gets her inspiration from her love of Kenya and also uses local material. Ami Doshi Shah graduated from the Birmingham School of Fashion and Art in the UK with a BA(Hon). She has had her own set of achievement by winning the Goldsmith's Award for best design(Apprentice Trainee).

2. Cedric Mizero(Rwanda).

At just the age of 19, this young lad had started showcasing his designs at the Kigali Fashion Week. His designs are unique with them focusing a bit more on the haute culture.

3. Thebe Magugu(South Africa)

He is a multifaceted designer who mainly focuses on women's wear. He gets his inspiration from the different roles they have played in his life. The clothes are sleek and fashion forward with a silhouette in the African culture.

The winner of the 2019 Fashion week will be chosen from the same panel that selected them. They will be awarded for and recognised for their unique and creative designs.

Congolese Rhumba star Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba a.k.a Koffi Olomide has suffered another major blow after being barred from entering Zambia, a country he once referred to as his "second home".

According to reports, this is after some accusations that the artist had assaulted a photojournalist during last tour in the country. He has also been accused of sexually assaulting his dancers, kidnapping them and employing them without valid permits in France.

The French Embassy in Zambia had earlier called for the arrest of the artist over the allegations threatening to seek the help of the Interpol to effect the arrest.

He was scheduled to visit Zambia for a concert but through a local radio station he sent out his apologies to fans saying he will not be able to attend.

In 2016 Koffi was deported from Kenya after he was caught on camera kicking one of his dancers at the airport.

In 2008, he was accused of kicking a cameraman from DR Congo's private RTGA television station and breaking his camera at a concert in the capital, Kinshasa, following disagreement over recording rights forcing the speaker of the national assembly to intervene and reconcile the two.