Celebrated and award winning Kenyan star and Fresh Brand Ambassador - Kahush has debuted his fourth album titled If We Do not Give Up.

The album comes at a point in his life where he feels the need to change the path to finding his light. 

Speaking about the album, Kahush says "In a way‚ the Album was written as personal therapy, with each track helping tackle my own journey .  I chose the title “If we do not give up” to symbolize the feeling of ‘security and strength.’ Basically it's to show that even if in the hardest of times, if we just hang in there better times are coming.”

The 11 track album features Xenniah and has been produced by several producers. The album is a brand partnership between Kahush and Fresh Chewing gum, this partnership will also see Kahush tour 15 campuses. 

The Mastingo hit maker has in the last few months been working round the clock to ensure the album is out and  meets the expectations of his fans across the globe. 

Kahush will also be performing the new songs from the album at The Pizza and Wine Festival - Kitenge Edition featuring Omah Lay. 

Nigerian music star, Kendickson who blessed our speakers in 2020 with the hit song ‘WAYO‘ is here again with new single titled ‘Lole’, a melodious tune balanced with sweet vocals every music listener is sure to glue on.

This jam is produced from the stables of Blaise Beatz Studio.

Listen and Enjoy Kendickson’s sweet vocal and connect with him on social media @iamKendickson.

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala will not vie for any political seat in the 2022 general elections.

Balala made the announcement on Wednesday saying he is not interested in politics.

His announcement came after reports emerged that he was gearing up to succeed Hassan Joho as the next governor of Mombasa county.

"My attention has been drawn to the recent media reports including in today's Standard newspaper headline story alledging that I will soon be resigning my present position as cabinet secretary minitsry of tourism and wildlife to vie for an unspecified political seat in the 2022 general elections". said Balala in a statement.

Adding" For avoidance of doubt, I want to categorically state that my focus is continue to serve the country in my current position".

Balala served as the Mvita Mp between 2007 to 2013 before losing to the current Mp Abdulswamad Nassir.

In 2017, Balala ran for the Mombasa senatorial seat through Jubilee coalition but lost to Mohammed Faki of ODM.

Tanzania leading artist and recently BET Awards nominee Diamond Platinumz has wowed many after splashing photos of him meeting with top Hip Hop artists in America. 

Through his Instagram page, the Kamata hitmaker on Tuesday shared a photo capturing him and multi-award-winning American musician Snoop Dogg. 

He captioned it: "Listen, learn from the kings and you will achieve more." 

The duo was seen in a studio. However, it is yet to be clear whether the gangsta rapper will be part of Diamond's album set to be released soon. 

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Diamond's meeting with Snoop Dogg has stirred up chatters online with many heaping praises to the boy from the suburbs of Tandale now sharing a high table with America greats. 

In a video shared online, Snoop Dogg is seen sharing some word of advice with Diamond Platnumz.

“These moments when you don’t watch the numbers, I used to watch the numbers, then I blinked and fell off. You should not fall off, coz there is somebody else who will come, like you came. You gonna work hard because there are other people who are after you, they want to be like you right now. That is what you should know."said Snoop Dogg to Diamond.

Adding "When you see a nigga sounding like you, looking like you because you are correct. In my hood, there were real gangs and drug dealers but when I started rapping they slowly put down their drugs and said they want to be Managers, producers or be like me. I changed the perspective, now in my hood niggas are living good. Rapping was cool but was not for everybody, it was Snoop Dogg’s game. Where you are from, you a real inspiration, Tanzania, Africa, you are blessed” 

Diamond has now spent two weeks in America since the recently concluded 2021 BET Awards where he lost the best International Acts category to Nigerian artist Burna Boy. 

While in the States, the WCB founder who is accompanied by one of his managers and Morogoro Mp Babu Tale has grabbed the chance to meet with celebrated US musicians. 

On July 4, Diamond was seen with American artist Wiz Khalifa who is the founder of Taylor Gang Entertainment record label. 

A day before that, Diamond also met with legendary 49 years old American rapper Busta Rhymes who posted a video of them recording a song in a studio. 

Another artist expected to feature in Diamond's much-anticipated album is an American rapper and five-time Grammy Awards nominee Swae Lee. 

Diamond is also working on a collaboration with famed Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh who is also an actor and TV presenter. 

As a self-proclaimed Swahili Nation President of music, Diamond has made it clear that he wants to carry the East Africa music industry to the International scene.

Others, however, have described Diamond's move to seek collaboration with American artists as a tactical move to garner support Internationally for future global awards after missing out on this year's BET Awards.

Audrey Hinya, the 15-year-old Kenyan songstress based in the US is back with a new release “Party Don’t Stop”.

The Amapiano track produced by Wizkid's debut album producer - Samklef, follows her successful debut single “More Than Friends”.

Although the new single talks about partying, it’s an encouragement to push through regardless of the challenges, in thoughts, feelings or emotions.

Ahead of the release, Audrey says, “Party Don’t Stop is a reminder to prioritize your inner peace, after everything,”.

Adding, “I wrote this song after self reflection that made me celebrate my wins. It’s easy to lose sight of all the amazing things when negativity is at bay, so just get back up because the party don’t stop.”

Listen to “Party Don’t Stop”

Watch “Party Don’t Stop” lyric video

King Kanja reveals that when Audrey came to him with the song only as a composition, she didn’t know of Camp Mulla's previous “Party Don’t Stop” hit song.

He says, “It’s definitely a bridge to the next generation of young Kenyan artists - Audrey is now 15 years old.”

Kanja also touched on his inspirations while writing the record, “Amapiano genre is currently receiving wide reception across the continent and I reference Camp Mulla on the song paying homage to their success.”

Currently in partnership with King Kanja Empire, Audrey says that she and Kanja are working to get her signed and grow both as an artist and an individual.

Her style of music is heavily influenced by Afro fusion, R&B and Pop. “Party Don’t Stop” is only her second single.

The gifted singer-songwriter wants to be a global superstar, touring, performing and selling platinum records.

She affirms, “I have made a commitment to music and I am dedicated to this till I reach the peak.”

Audrey juggles pursuing her studies and music career.

The Mombasa county assembly has resumed business after a short recess with the swearing in of ODM Nyali branch treasurer Solomon Ngugi Wainaina as nominated member of county assembly [MCA] replacing the late Mohamed Hatimy.

Hatimy succumbed to to Covid-19 on November last year (2020).

Ngugi was escorted to the county assembly by County assembly chief whip Junior Wambua, who is Chaani MCA, and nominated MCA Moses Aran Onido.

Mombasa county assembly speaker Aharub Khatri presided over the swearing in of Ngugi which was witnessed by Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki, ODM Mombasa county branch secretary Geoffrey Busaka and acting Mombasa county secretary Joab Tumbo.

The county assembly clerk Salim Juma presented him with books and documents pertaining to the county assembly guidelines.

Mombasa County Assembly Majority leader Hamisi Mwidani, who doubles up as Mombasa county assembly Finance, Budget and Appropriations chairman, led the county assembly to overwhelmingly congratulate Ngugi on being nominated as MCA.

He said Ngugi is a product of the local party branch and is a good example of earning a reward for being loyal to the party.

The entire fifth session of the ninth sitting was reserved for Ngugi’s congratulatory messages.

In his maiden speech, the nominated MCA thanked ODM party leader Raila Odinga and deputy party leader Hassan Ali Joho who is Mombasa governor on behalf of his family and the entire ODM Nyali constituency for the nomination to fill the slot left vacant following the death Hatimy.

Ngugi also thanked the ODM Mombasa county branch for supporting his nomination.

“I wish to assure you of my total support to ODM and I promise to serve the party with dedication into the next year’s general election,” he said.

In his remarks, the county assembly speaker said the day’s business of the county assembly was to administer the oath of office to newly nominated ODM MCA.

Aharub pointed out Ngugi’s nomination has been gazetted through the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission [IEBC].

He said the county assembly was abiding by the IEBC directive.

“We had to abide by the IEBC directive and we had to call him and swear him in today as directed,” he pointed out.

Before the county assembly adjourned, the speaker led the house in a one minute silence in respect of the late Hatimy.

Contemporary Kikuyu mugithi princess Muringi has released a new banger titled 'Kundukania' - warming our hearts in this cold month of July with her mellow and sweet voice. Kundukania is a word that means 'Being confused' in the Kikuyu language.

It’s a smooth urban kikuyu mugithi track that marks Muringi's first official release under Pine Creek Music. The single got the golden treatment of Muringi's voice and the magical touch of the Mugithi music master - Waruks of Waruks production. The video was directed and shot by Reel House Film.

Watch 'Kundukania' here- https://youtu.be/hr1_mnvbKPY

About the song - 'Kundukania'

'Kundukania' is a song I wrote out of my own experiences," says Muringi. When I was a teenager, I indulged in quite a lot of partying and wild lifestyle, despite my parents warning me and talking me out of it. I got pregnant and the man who was responsible went missing in action. All that left me very confused and this song is about my experiences as a teenage mother. It is my message to the young girls to slow down and to those who have gotten pregnant to know that all is not lost, you can still bounce back after all that confusion

Those who took part in the killing of three people in Junju, Kikambala last week must face the law, Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi has said.

The Governor who was addressing journalists in Kilifi town, said it was sad that the three individuals were accosted, attacked and lynched, by a mob in a very sad case of hooliganism and gross injustice. 

The incident happened at a place where the victims are well known within the community. 

Already  the inspector General of Police Hilary Mutyambai has  said police will not rest until all those who took part in the killing of the three are arrested to face justice. 

“The three individuals who have since been identified by the Police as Sidik Anwarali Sumra, Rahil Zulfikar Mamdani and James Kazungu were inspecting land, with the intention of buying it when they were attacked by the mob,” said Kingi. 

Although the Governor said the matter was under active investigation by police, he condemned the incident and said it was disheartening that there still exists such kind of conduct in which a group of people took the law into their own hands, attacked and killed their fellow Kenyans for reasons that are simply inexplicable. 

“The sad thing about this whole incident is that the victims of this attack, particularly Mr Sumra, are well known to residents of that area. Mr Sumra owns a dairy farm in Kikambalala where he has employed a number of locals who, alongside their families, are direct beneficiaries of this investment,” he said in a statement to the media. 

He said it looked like the killers had their own motive for the act because definitely, the victims were not new to the village and were not strangers. 

“I want to assure the families of the victims and the people of Kilifi County that I have had talks with the police and given them my full support that whoever committed this heinous crime must face the full force of the law. “ he said

Adding “As the Governor of Kilifi County, I have been struggling to invite investors to our county to set up businesses and create jobs for our people. Unfortunately, incidents such as what happened only serve to convey the message that Kilifi is not open to investors,”. 

He said those who sat, planned and executed this outrageous deed will carry their own cross. If they were incited by anyone, let them reveal to us who incited them. 

“Kilifi residents are a law abiding people and, as leaders, we will not sit back and allow a few individuals to stain the good name of our county by such extreme acts of hooliganism,” he said. 

The governor also urged the community in Junju to fully cooperate with the police to make sure that those who carried the attacks or planned the whole thing face justice. 

Mr Mutyambai said initial investigations on the three people showed that they were attacked and killed with sharp and blunt objects as they surveyed a shamba in the area. 

“We are warning leaders suspected to be involved in goons and engaging in recklessness and inciteful activities around the area they will meet the fully force of the law,” said the IG in a statement on Sunday. 

Gopel song bird Libby Ndambo is thrilled to be releasing her new single I DO on the 9^th of July celebrating love and marriage.  The song is written by Libby Ndambo, produced by Modest Chabari.

The Lyrics are a blend of marriage vows and a celebration of the journey of love and commitment to your partner through ups and downs of it all till the end of time. The song is also her first single that includes a blend of English, Swahili, Taita (her native language).

Watch the Video here - https://youtu.be/uerlRfMTQLE

" One of Gods desires for his children is that we can spend the rest of our lives experiencing the love of Christ through marriage. When I found that love that emulates Christ's love for the church, I chose to commit to that love with all my heart mind and soul. My hope and prayer through this song you will not only celebrate the love you have -for those who are married- but you will also trust God to bring that kind of love when the time is right,” Libby remarked.

The song builds its foundation from the bible Ephesians 5:25: "For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her. The song is available on all music streaming platforms.

Years after "Alivyonipenda", King Kaka and Otile Brown team up again to deliver what will be a sure hit "Fight".

The song narrates an urban love story turned sour when the ladies older love interest finds out about her tryst with a younger man.

‘Fight’ is a mid-tempo song where Otile Brown plays to his signature vocal strengths delivering a catchy heart-warming tune.

The singer is complemented by King Kaka who delivers thought-provoking bars reminiscent of all his previous love songs.

This track is produced by Vicky Pon Dis while the video is directed by Steve Mugo.

The visuals feature a special appearance by renowned actor and media personality Ken Ambani, who plays the role of a gentleman scorned by his love interest.

Watch “Fight “on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/C5liVYABXCk