10....What would be your advice to the youths?

Be yourself and stay focused, dreams are valid. 

Celebrated Nigerian sensation and award winning star Davido shut down Nairobi  last Saturday at the 30 Billion Concert at Uhuru Gardens.  Backed by his band Davido wowed the crowd with his energetic performance on the stage for more than 3 hours belting hit after hit from - Dami Duro, Ekuro, Fall, If, FIA , Assurance among others.

The revelers who trooped in from as early as 6pm were treated to an unforgettable night of music and dance  from Kenya’s superstars  P-Unit and Kansoul who wowed the audience with blast from the past and their latest hits. On  the decks were  DJ Ace King and DJ Seme.

Davido who celebrated his 26th birthday on Friday with his friends and family jetted into the country on Saturday evening ahead of the concert accompanied by his girlfriend Chioma aka Assurance, his manager and his band members.

He surprised his fans by bringing the love of his life Chioma on Stage as he performed his popular hit Assurance.  The 30 billion hit maker also declared his love for Nairobi and his fans who came out in large numbers to have fun and dance to his music.

The duo of Amina and Jalango, the MCs of the night kept the revelers entertained throughout the evening until the wee hours of the morning.

Below are some photos from the event courtesy of IsoClicks

As Ugandans continue to mourn the victims of the ill -fated boat that sunk yesterday evening at Lake Victoria, singer Juliana Kanyomozi is among those who have been direclty touched by the tragedy.

Juliana lost her main stylist known as Chuky 'The last king' who was among the over 100 revelllers onboard the boat that sank. 

She took to social media to mourn the stylist 

"@thatlastking my bestie, I’ve been trying not to believe the news. I’ve been hoping you’ll txt me at some point and tell me yo alright. But I can’t run away from the truth no more. Last time we spoke not too long ago you wanted to buy me a drink, I had to perform at a wedding and I said I can’t make it, but I told you to “have one on me”... I wish I’d come and atleast hang out one last time. Thank you for making me look and feel fabulous with every outfit you hand picked for me, but most of all thank you for being my friend. I’m gonna miss you terribly Chucky. As you chill out in heaven, please have one on me. Till we meet again. I love you. RIP@ she posted.

According to the local police so far 31 people have been reported dead.

According to reports Prince David Wasajja who is a brother to Buganda King Kabaka Ronald Mutebi, singer Iryn Namubiru and rapper The Mith were also on the boat.

"The recovered bodies have been taken to city mortuary in Mulago where they will be picked. How ever the search is still on for other bodies. police chopper has recovered one dead body, total of the dead is now 31," police tweeted.

In a bid to support local talents especially from the creative/ music industry in Jomvu, the area Member of Parliament Badi Twalib yesterday launched a state of the art music recording studio and a resource centre in Mikindani funded by the Constituency development fund (cdf).

Accompnaied by the Youth Enterprise Fund Chairman Ronnie Osumba, Badi noted he has in the past received alot of proposals from the youths to have their own recording studio.

Badi revealed that the resouce centre will also help young girls who have just finished Secondary School and want to practise tailroing by offering them free lessons at the centre. He further noted that plans are underway to have the local Kwashee Social hall be used as an innovation hub where the youths will be able to access all internet services where they will also be able to apply for jobs online.

400 youths from the constituency are also expected to undergo free business training.

On his part Osumba revealed that each young upcoming talented artist from the studio will receive a total of shs 2 million from the Youth enterprise fund kitty to help them in their career and also promising to give each of the 400 youths a total of kshs 100,000 to start their business upon completion of the training.

He also promised to make sure that the studio is equiped with video recording equipements. 

Badi was later joined by the Youth and Gender Affairs Chief administrative secretary Rachael Shebesh, Starehe Mp Charles Njagua 'Jaguar' , comedians Eric Omondi and Chipukeezy who commended him for the project.

Several artists including Chikuzee, Susumila and other got the opportunity to perform during the launch.

Just four weeks after dropping 'Gaga' Coast fast rising singer Masauti has dropped a brand new song.

The song produced by Motif Di Don is titled 'Mayonli'.

Watch its video below

Now on its third year, join Kenya’s premiere multiday and venue Jamhuri Festival 2018 in celebration of Kenya’s Independence Day through music and arts this festive season.

The 2018 edition of Jamhuri Festival (11^th -16^th Dec 2018) promises to be a hit, taking center stage in a fusion of music, arts and fashion paired with several performances and activities set at six different Nairobi venues—SXSX style in the heart of Nairobi!

The annual festival will open big on its first day (Tuesday 11^th Dec 2018) with a special and nostalgic showcase just ahead of Kenya’s Independence Day with a main concert and stage. All 9 venues will present Kenya’s top music acts and notable and uprising musicians—all who will perform their music live in shows themed in different genres.

See schedule below:

o  11^th Dec 2018: Matatu Mix (Main Stage) – National Museums of Kenya

o  12^th Dec 2018: Jamhuri Jam Sessions – Nyama Mama Delta

o  13^th Dec 2018: Open Mic Sessions – Dagos Bar

o  13^th Dec 2018: Hip Hop Hooray – 5One Bar

o  14^th Dec 2018: IMadeKenyaChallenge – J’s Bar Westlands

o  14^th Dec 2018: KEMPA Jam Session – Nyama Mama Delta

o  15^th Dec 2018: Acoustic Garden – Goat Social

o  15^th Dec 2018: Time Machine – DeJa Vu

o  16^th Dec 2018: Jamhuri Living Room Sessions – Venue disclosed after ticket purchase

The festival’s direction this year will be to highlight the stars of tomorrow and today. As the festival has done in the past, Jamhuri Festival 2018 will present scripted performances pitting young stars with an established lot—a combination only bound to display breathtaking performances.

Jamhuri Festival is a platform to inspire and introduce Africa’s diverse music talent to a new and wider audience through interaction, collaboration and cooperation amongst artists, while also building a strong brand connection with the young and growing population of Kenya and Africa. Jamhuri Festival has given Kenyan artists a platform to meet other artists, top music producers and a loyal audience to share ideas and collaborate.

It continues to break the walls of both artistic style and genre differences by enabling collaborations across the country and beyond.