As always every Tuesday and Saturday we bring you the list of the songs that have made it to the top 10 music countdown in Coast courtesy of our local radio stations Pwani Fm and Pili Pili fm.

Here is the chart for this weekend courtesy of pili pili fm.

10. Kebs – Nyashnski
9. Wapoteze – Kelechi Africana
8. Bad Gyal – City Boy (Bawazir)
7. Hadithi – Gurdian Angel
6. Kamata – Zikki ft Tarrus Riley
5. Vimbada – Moji Short Baba ft Jabidi
4. Sababu – Kingkaka x Sudi Boy
3. Chocha – P - Unit
2. Njiwa – Willy Paul x Nandy
1. Short N Sweet – Sauti sol ft Nyashnski
Brand New Tracks in wait…..
Wataisoma Number – Kelechi Africana
I’ll be there – Arrow Bwoy
Toto – Bandanah | Kforce & Spizzo Cpy
Sugar – Vivian ft Omoakin
Sham sham – Dully Melody x Noti Flow

After dropping the hit song 'Nana', Nigeria's Mr Flavour and Tanzania's Diamond Platnumz are now back with another banger 'Time to party'.

Watch it below

Preparations for the Safaricom Mombasa Blaze (BYOB) summit and the Twaweza Live music concert are in top gear ahead of the party scheduled for Saturday at the Mombasa sports club.

Among those expected to perform at the event is Tanzanian artist Harmonize and a host of several Kenyan artists including Khaligraph Jones, King Kaka, Nyashinski, Fena Gitu among others.

Mombasa based rapper Ohms Law Montana will also be performing at the event.

Below are some photos of the preparations courtesy of our associate camera man John Chesoli.

Few months after giving birth to her first child (baby girl), singer Avril is set to release her latest song.

Breaking the news to her fans on social media, the ukimwona hitmaker revealed that the song has been written by Tommy Flavour and video directed by J Blessing.

"Here’s something beautiful about to break and I can’t wait for you to listen and fall in love all over again with that special someone ? .. written by tommy flavour .. music and video directed by jibril blessings song produced by saintpkenya." she posted 

Rumour has it that the singer is in a secret affair with video director J Blessing.

Avril gave birth on April of this year (2018)

Mombasa is among the counties that have been most affected by human trafficking in the country.

This has led to a group of Women from the county to take it upon themselves to fight the vice which has been mostly affecting Women and Children.

In an awareness meeting dubbed 'Women kahawa forum'  organised by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Mombasa and attended by the county Women Mp Asha Hussein, the Women alluded to the fact that they have a major role to play in the fight against the vice.

On her part the Women Mp Asha Hussein called for collective intervention from all the major stakeholders especially the government.

"Human trafficking is a threat to the whole society as it undermines the populations fundamental rights and freedoms , health and safety thus posing a threat to the national security" said Hussein.

She added" It is no secret that Mombasa county is used both as a source and conduit for Women and Children trafficking who are then used for domestic servitude forced labor in agriculture, catle herding and commercial sex exploitation by tourists".

She further pointed out that poverty is the overriding factor in human trafficking especially in Mombasa.

Other issues that the legislator raised includes the role of tourism and increased human trafficking especially touching on Women and children, connection between human trafficking and terrorism, connection between prostitution and human trafficking and also connection between human trafficking and the trade of human organs.

A report by IMO which is set for official release next week Monday when the world will be marking the World day against trafficking in persons shows that Mombasa, Kwale and Kilifi are the most affected.

Also present at the meeting were representatives  of the National and County governments, community leaders (Women), Women activists and also  nominated Members of the Mombasa County assembly(Women)

The highly anticipated nominees list for the Afrika Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 2018  is finally out.

This year's event is expected to take place on October 7 in Dallas Texas. 

Below is the nominees list

Best Male West Africa

Over 1,00 patients suffering from different eye diseases benefited from a free eye camp sponsored by the Mombasa eye hospital and laser centre over the weekend.

The camp which was held  at the Nasserpuria Memon Jamat saw a total of 1064 screened for eye diseases with 333 free medicines dispensed to the patients.

Free reading glasses were also dispensed to 361 patients with 173 students also receiving glasses.

52 patients underwent phaco surgery while 27 others undergoing cataract surgery. A total of 42 patients were sent to the main hospital for further examinations which includes Glaucoma and other ailments.

The hospital will be holding a similar camp at Kakuyuni village in Watamu on 29th July before holding another one in Tudor Mombasa

 The White and Gold party went down last weekend at the Acacia Hotel in Kisumu with Akothee and her daughter Rue Baby being the main headliners .

The party was also attended by several celebrities  including Jalango with presenter Willy M Tuva and Owago being the hosts .

Also present at the party was Akothee's mum who joined her on stage during the performance.

Rue Babe is currently the face of Nivea.

Check out some photos below from the party.

The MTV award winning Nigerian top rap star: Yung L—the hitmaker behind ‘Better Late Than Never’ album is set to takeover East Africa in a media tour, organized and managed by Anyiko PR and Born To Shine. Yung L is already in Tanzania for his The ‘Better Late Than Never’ Media Tour, after which he will be off to Kenya (23^rd – 31^st July 2018).

Ahead of his media tour, Yung L stated: “I am so happy to be in East Africa to promote ‘Better Late Than Never’ album. That has been the plan from Day 1. I just love how East African artistes and fans move and it’s my time now to connect with you all and see how we can exchance some culture,”

He added “I also have so many fans from the region who have been hitting me on the DM to come through. I am here now. What’s good?”

The tour is part of Yung L’s continental promotional tour for his critically acclaimed 2017 album that includes top hits such as 'Anya', 'Gbewa' and 'Cheers'.

While on his East Africa tour, he is releasing a brand new single 'Feeling', a collaboration with his DJ. DJ Michael Andre and ready to finish recording a collaboration with Vanessa Mdee that was already in the works.

He is also looking to collaborate with other top East African acts like Harmonize, Sauti Sol and Fik Fameica.

Throughout his journey in music, Yung L has made quite a name for himself by holding proper performances at respected platforms like Sound City Festival and One Africa Music Festival, U.K. One of his biggest hits to date 'SOS'  won Best Music Video at MTV Africa Music Awards.

Besides working with great African artists like Wiz Kid, Sarkodie, Timaya, Ice Prince. Yung L has also worked with some international artists such as Nicky Minaj, Major Lazer, PARTYNEXTDOOR amongst others.

Universal Music Group- Africa new signee, WurlD brings Fujipop to life on his latest record, CONTAGIOUS, off his upcoming EP “Contagious”. The PMAC and VIZUVLGVDS directed flick channels elements of contemporary African art and modern pop culture. The result is an interesting juxtaposition of African rhythmic sounds with modern design. 

The track premiered on Apple’s Beats 1 Radio Ebro Darden’s show as Discovered on Apple Music and is available across all digital platforms now.

In the video, reality lines are blurred when WurlD awakes to experience what seems like an otherworld. Through his imagination, he transcends from an empty room, into a hypnotic sea of women. He is caught in the trance of the mesmerizing rhythm of the music and the seductive allure of the exotic dancers. Love, happiness, everything is for the taking and he cannot help but immerse himself fully in this world. 

The record invites all listeners to see the contagious nature of love, happiness, goodness, and freedom. It is WurlD’s interpretation of his innate belief that we as humans can more positively affect one another and inspire change.