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Media personality Adelle Onyango will join other women of note as a nominee in this year's Zuri Awards. 
 
The awards are an annual celebration of women and organizations that bring change through their work in their community. 
 
This comes less than a month after Adelle launched her Adelle Onyango Initiative that focuses on youth empowerment, gender equality and mental health.
 
"This year, we as the initiative, plan to continue our scholarship and job shadow programs that commenced in 2017 and 2018 respectively," Adelle said. 
 
"We are also adding our skill-based workshops to supplement the other two programs and will be able to accommodate more people," she said. 
 
Adding, "The initiative will also influence change through storytelling and conversations. We run on the foundation of being unapologetically African and this means telling our true stories so a lot of thought provoking stories are on the way, this year." 
 
Zuri Awards were launched in 2017 and continue to create a platform that recognizes individuals making impact in regards to women and girls in their communities.
 
Asked what the nomination for the Humanitarian Award means to her, Adelle explained: "I think it’s humbling and an unexpected validation not only for me but the entire team behind the Adelle Onyango Initiative and our partners who believed in us when no one else did!" 
 
She continued, "It’s a celebration for those who have directly or indirectly been impacted by my initiative’s programs. It’s really not about just me." 

There has been speculation concerning the where abouts and health status of Tanzania crooner Ommy Dimpoz, the speculations were fueled after reports that the artist had been rushed to Germany for treatment after developing some complications from his previous throat surgery.

His situation brought together fellow artists from Tanzania and fans praying for his quick recovery.

Early this month there were rumours that the artist is dead, his management came out strongly dispelling the rumours and condemned those behind it.

Well, Ommydallah has now established that the artist is back to his feet and working on a new video release. He is currently in Mombasa and over the weekend he was busy shooting his new video under the Mombasa based production company, Above the Rim.  He was joined by Kenyan gospel artist Willy Paul during the shoot.

There is still no much information concerning his upcoming song/ video but we will keep you posted once we gather the details.

 

Kenyan rapper Henry ohanga popularly referred by the stage name Octopizzo is in the eye of the storm over murder claims.

A family at Nairobi's woodley estate says octopizzo assaulted their  19 year old son Kenneth Abom on Thursday afternoon forcing him to jump from the fourth floor of their building leading to his death.

The strathmore university student succumbed to chest injuries on saturday shortly after his admission at the kenyatta national hospital.

The family says that they are waiting for an autopsy report so they can press charges against the rapper.

In an Interview with KTN, Octopizzo distanced himself from the death of the boy, saying he is not responsible.

Vanessa Mdee will make you dance to her new single "That's For Me", together with Distruction Boyz, DJ Tira and Prince Bulo.

Watch the video below

 

Coast Diva, Sis P Queen  is back with a new single dubbed 'Te Amo', after a quite long maternity break.

'Te Amo' which means 'I love you' is a deep, mellow, passionate love song and has been produced by Saint P. It is the first single in her 25-track upcoming album yet to be released this year.

Sis P had been on a break since May last year after being advised by her doctor after she started experiencing some pregnancy related complications , she successful delivered a baby boy on  December last year and is now back to reclaim her throne.

Listen to the song below

 

 

 

Hundreds of friends, family and colleagues from the entertainment industry today (Thursday) converged at the Nairobi Baptist church to pay their tributes and celebrate a legend, Bruce Odhiambo.

Bruce who has nurtured alot of talents in the local music industry thus earning the name 'Dad' from most artist died on a week ago at the Nairobi hospital after a long battle with cardiac ailments.

Among those who paid their tributes is President Kenyatta who described the late as a big man with a big heart, a gentle giant who loved people, a legend a and a pioneer. The President and Bruce were classmates.

The president's tribute was read by first lady Margaret Kenyatta on his behalf.

Talia Oyando who read a tribute on behalf of her dad (One of Bruce's close friends) , remembered him as a giver and a father figure who stood by her when she lost her job.

On their part Sauti Sol band members described the late Bruce as not only a mentor but a 'Dad'. "Your immense contribution to the industry laid a foundation for many artistes. You were not only a mentor but a dad to us" they noted. all.

Daddy Owen said 'We were friends for many years, you inspired me to register my first company. Telling me how I should invest and the industry works. We respected each other as true friends. We love you bro'.

On his personal tribute, Nairobi Senator Johson Sakaja committed to pushing for broadcasters to play 60% Kenyan music and pay their royalties.

Other artists who also attended the service includes Nyashinski, Eric Wainaina, Kidum, Dan Chizi, Wyre, Kayamba Afrika among others.

The former Youth and Enterprises Development boss leaves behind his two children, daughter Simone and son Laboriel and a grandson, Ethan. He will be laid to rest this Saturday in Koru Kisumu County.

 

Thursday, 17 January 2019 11:14

Ali Kiba beveared, loses father

Tanzanian superstar AliKiba is mourning the death of his father Mzee Salehe Kiba who died early Thursday morning.

According to reports the late died at the Muhimbili referral hospital in Daresalaam where he had been receiving treatment, he is set to be laid to rest this afternoon (4pm) according to Islam customs and traditions.

Several artists have since come out to send their condolence message to AliKiba and his family following the loss.

Major Lazer debuts in Kenya the remix of “Blow That Smoke” ft. Tove Lo from Nigerian producer E Kelly today—listen hereKindly find the single and art work attached.

E Kelly has produced several top charting records such as: “So inspired” by Waje ft. Muna, “Say My Name” by Wizkid, Mr. Eazi’s “Pour Me Water” and Loose Kaynon’s “Mo Ti De” ft. Maytronomy.

The remix follows a string of releases from Major Lazer collaborating with African artists including Burna BoyBabes WodumoMr. EaziRAYE and Kizz Daniel, plus Kranium.

Originally released in October, “Blow That Smoke” continues to receive critical acclaim—Rolling Stone describes the song as “a bouncey stomper with a West African guitar riff and heavy groove.”

Major Lazer also revealed their career spanning Major Lazer Essentials compilation this year. Essentials highlights Major Lazer’s reach across the globe, and the vast range of their influences and influence to date.

Upon the release, Billboard hailed “it’s undeniable how important and multi-faceted Major Lazer’s 10 years have been.”

With three albums under their belt, the band continues to tour the world over, making the world smaller by making the party bigger. A highly anticipated fourth album is on the way, with much more to come from Major Lazer in 2019.

In the wake of the grandest ever #PlayKEmusic debate the industry has ever witnessed, Khaligraph Jones  famed for his top a de top lyrical game and flow, will today be hosted at NRG Radio studios all day to promote Kenyan Music throughout the various shows. 
 
The move is in a bid to prove that Kenya indeed has good content with NRG Radio making history as the first radio station to release its airwaves to artists to control the playlist the entire day.
 
He called out to Kenyan artists to share their music with him for inclusion to his playlist. 
 
Khaligraph Jones last week sparked off the #PlayKeMusic debate after attending the SoundCity Awards that took place in Lagos this year saying Kenyan music doesn’t get enough airplay. This has since seen a host of stakeholders in the industry as well as fans join in the conversation to promote local music.
 
In an Instagram post Khaligraph said “I still believe that we have a lot of good music that doesn’t see the light of day because of lack of platforms and attention and so NRG  Radio have allowed me to control their playlist for one day and prove to some of y’all that Kenyan Music is fire. I shall take over the airwaves from morning and blaze that Good Kenyan music all day long”
 
Fans can listen in, Watch, Engage, send requests and share their music for airplay on radios’ frequencies 91.3 FM Nairobi, 98.4FM Eldoret, 93.6FM Mombasa, 94.8FM Kisumu, and 93.5FM Nakuru, www.nrg.radio and on all digital platforms @nrgradioke
 
Launched last year, NRG Radio is indeed revolutionalizing the industry and making history after history. The station provides a fused radio, digital and visual experience that fuels #NRG! 
Monday, 14 January 2019 18:08

New Video: Susumila ft Jolie- Unanimaliza

Mombasa based artist Susumila has teamed up with Tanzanian female singer Jolie in his latest release titled 'Unanimaliza'.

The audio has been produced by Imma the Boy and video directed by Bosco Jnr.

Watch the video below