Ommy Dallah
Mombasa to host the annual sports personality of the year awards (SOYA) 15th anniversary
The 15th anniversary celebrations of the annual Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) will be held in Mombasa County, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the County Government.
The event, held Tuesday at the Governor's office in Mombasa will not only see the County host the gala but also partner with SOYA in initiatives that will promote nurturing the uptake of sports disciplines such as water sports and beach games as Kenya looks to increase its portfolio and build a competitive edge in the sporting arena.
Speaking at the ceremony, SOYA Founder, Dr. Paul Tergat noted that the potential of the SOYA event growing to become a phenomenon in the East African region and beyond is huge and needs to be supported.
"We are very excited that SOYA has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. We owe this to our dear partners led by our title sponsor safaricom who have believed in our mission and continuously support this initiative. More so, today we are happy to partner with Mombasa County in this novel idea to host the SOYA awards outside Nairobi County," he said.
He also noted the importance of having the celebrations across the county as a way of promoting the country through sports tourism.
"Most of our sportsmen and women have traveled far and wide across continents world over. However, they also need to equally visit the other parts of their country. I, therefore, believe we need to partner with counties to host this event across the country as a way to showcase the treasures we have and promote sports tourism in Kenya using our brand ambassadors," he went on to say.
On his part, an elated H.E. Governor Ali Hassan Joho said that hosting SOYA@15, a premier initiative outside Nairobi was an honor and great privilege.
"We are honored to partner with you in an initiative that not only promotes sports but pays tribute to our sports personalities who ably fly our flag high be it locally, nationally or internationally," he noted.
He noted the importance of a partnership such as this as it will motivate the upcoming sportspersons from the county and beyond to nurture and grow their talent as they venture into various novel sports activities for leisure and as a career as well.
"We the people of Mombasa County welcome SOYA here and we are looking forward to hosting a great event and welcome the people who have traditionally attended the event to visit Mombasa for the event. We will provide the necessary support to ensure we grow the number of sports persons, enthusiasts, participants and fans in various unique sports activities that we have to offer," he said.
Present to witness were representatives from the event’s title sponsors, Safaricom PLC led by the leading mobile telephony Company’s Head of Department, Coast region, Mr. James Maitai.
“As a brand, Safaricom is extremely proud of the growth we have seen since the inaugural SOYA Awards. We have been a part of SOYA's birth, growth and development from the start. We are very excited that this noble initiative that Paul Tergat started 15 years ago is now moving from its traditional home in Nairobi. We are looking forward to a great partnership during the awards here in Mombasa in the January 2019,” said Mr. Maitai.
The event is scheduled for January 2018
Silverstone Air launches Mombasa to Nairobi early morning flights
Low cost carrier, Silverstone Air has launched its new morning flights from Mombasa to Nairobi.
This brings the total number of destinations served by the airline to 8 within Kenya including the pioneer Kisumu to Mombasa direct flights.
The early morning flight will be departing Mombasa at 0630hrs to arrive at Wilson Airport Nairobi at 0740hrs.
The new move by the airline was welcomed by different stakeholders including Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho who was the chief guest at the launch. Joho encouraged other investors to also consider investing in the Mombasa market arguing this will be a big boost to the tourism industry.
"Such investments need to be encouraged and as the county Government we will make sure that we fully support these investments " said the Governor.
"One of the main reason that has also made me attend this launch is the fact that you have complied with our directive of the white and blue colour" joked Joho.
On his part the Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Federation Mohammed Hersi challenged the airline to also consider flying in other countries like Juba.
The Mombasa debut flights coincides with two key global meetings that are set to be held in Mombasa, the International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) and the World Skal Congress.
There were also performances from different artists including Akothee, Otile Brown, Dazalah Kiduche and Susumila with comedians Jalango and Fred Omongi being the MCs at the launch.
The airline started its operations in the country in 2017.
Kenya scoops 5 awards at AMVCA, full list of winners
The 6th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) went down on Saturday in Lagos, Nigeria.
The event was graced by different African celebrities.
For the first time Kenyans defeated their Nollywood counterparts to emerge winners in various categories including the Best Actress in a comedy and TV series which went to Nyce Wanjeri (Shiro) of Auntie Boss.
Mark Maina beat won the Best Picture Editor award for the movie '18 hours'.
Phoebe Ruguru scooped two awards, the Best Overall Movie award and the Best Movie award in East Africa for the same movie.
Another Kenyan Dennis Wanjohi Maina won the Best Documentary category for the 'The flesh business ' documentary.
The nominees were competing in 27 different categories seven of which were open for viewers to vote and choose the winners while 20 winners were decided by the AMVCA panel of judges.
Here is the list of the winners.
Best Overall Movie
18 Hours WINNER
Best Supporting Actress
Lydia Forson - Isoken WINNER
Best Supporting Actor
Falz - New Money WINNER
Best Actress in a comedy and TV series
Nyce Wanueri - Auntie Boss WINNER
Best Actor in a comedy
Odunlade Adekola - A Million Baby WINNER
Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde - Alter Ego WINNER
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Adjetey Anang - Keteke WINNER
Best Sound Editor
Tatu - Kolade Morakinyo and Pius Fatoke WINNER
Best Picture Editor
18 Hours - Mark Maina WINNER
Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV Series
Tatu - Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi WINNER
Best Cinematography Movies/TV series
Okafor's Law - Yinka Edward WINNER
Best Costume/Designer Movie or TV Series
The Bridge - Ngozi Obasi and James Bessinone WINNER
Best Short Film/Online Video
Penance - Micheal Ama Psalmist' Akinrogunde WINNER
Best Documentary
The Flesh Business - Dennis Wanjohi WINNER
Best Make Up Artist Movie/TV Series
Tatu - Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo WINNER
Best Art Director
Lotanna - Tunji Afolayan WINNER
Best Soundtrack Movies/TV Series
Tatu - Evelle WINNER
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series - Swahili
Super Modo - Sarika Hemi Lhakani WINNER
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series - Hausa
Mansoor - Ali Nuhu WINNER
Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series - Yoruba
Etiko Onigedu - Femi Adebayo WINNER
Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series - Igbo
Bound - Lilian Afegbai WINNER
Best TV/Drama/Comedy series
This Is It - Dolapo Adeleke WINNER
Best Movie East Africa
18 Hours - Phoebe Ruguru WINNER
Best Movie West Africa
Isoken - Jade Osiberu WINNER
Best Movie Southern Africa
The Road to Sunrise - Shemu Joyah WINNER
Trail Blazer Award
Bisola Aiyeola WINNER
Industry Merit Award
Tunde Kelani WINNER
Best Writer Movie/TV Series
Alter Ego - Patrick Nnamani/Koye O/Moses Inwang WINNER
Redsan set to launch his 'Baddest' album this september
Kenyan King of Dancehall and Sony Music artist: Redsan known for among other mega hits: “Shoulder Back”,“Badder than Most” and “Yule Pale” is set to launch his brand new album titled THE BADDEST on 15th Sept 2018 at the Carnivore Grounds from 6 PM.
Touted as the biggest album launch Kenyans are set to witness in 2018, the concert will feature Jamaican Dancehall artist Demarco and special performances by Nigerian pop diva Tiwa Savage and Kenyan hip hop giant Khaligraph Jones.
Ahead of the launch, Redsan says, “I am bringing my long term friend Demarco who I have also collaborated with in the album as the event’s main feature. I have also worked with Khaligraph before and we happen to share a similar vision.
His dream to take Kenyan music to the world is the same as mine from 24 years ago when I started my career,” adding on reigning Nigerian Pop Queen: “Tiwa Savage was an easy choice for me because she is one of the ladies I really admire in the Afro Beats scene and plans to work with her are already underway.”
Redsan is among the pioneering Kenyan music acts whose music has dominated the industry for more than two decades commanding massive crowds and connecting with diverse audiences. At the launch event, he will be performing some of his greatest hits of all time as well as new tracks from the new album.
THE BADDEST ALBUM—Redsan’s fifth will have 17 tracks including collaborations with Jamaican acts Demarco and Naila (formely of Brick & Lace), Kenyan songstress Yvonne Darc, Tanzanian fast rising artist Ervix and Ugandan heavy weight Jose Chameleone.
Redsan says, “I’ve always felt the need to collaborate with likeminded artists who see beyond one region and go on to establish international brands,” adding, “My album is set to take Kenyans to the world.”
Fans should anticipate the worldwide release of THE BADDEST ALBUM from Sept 14th through all digital platforms. In East Africa, the album will be released exclusively for its first two weeks by Safaricom on their digital platforms and powered by Skiza.
Redsan has thanked Safaricom for supporting him throughout his career for more than 15 years stating: “I commend Safaricom for its presence in the music industry and creating platforms for artistes to push and promote their brands. They are always trying to break barriers and change how artistes perform in the Kenyan music industry.”
“We are committed to supporting local music talent and that is why we are very excited to be partnering with Redsan as he launches his new album. Through our Skiza platform we are giving musicians a platform to sell their music to the millions of subscribers registered on the Safaricom network, and in that way transform the lives of our artistes by providing another avenue for them to generate an income from their work” said Charles Kare, Acting Director - Consumer Business Unit, Safaricom
Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi joins 2018 ‘Kilo of Kindness’ global charity drive to help local communities in need
Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi has embarked on a campaign to support local initiatives through its ‘Kilo of Kindness’ global charity campaign.
Launched by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in 2015, the highly successful initiative, which honours the United Nations International Day of Charity on 5 September, calls on guests to donate at least one kilo of food, clothing and educational supplies to disadvantaged communities around the world, with a focus on underprivileged youngsters.
This year more than 30 hotels across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East are backing the campaign, which runs from 1-15 September.
Guests and visitors are invited to drop off at least one kilo of supplies at the hotel lobby during that period, which will then be distributed to Angels of Hope, a community-based organisation in Kenya’s slums of Kibera started in 2010 to support poor orphans and vulnerable children living with HIV/AIDS. Angels of Hope aims to achieve community development as well as eliminate hunger, homelessness and illiteracy.
Last year, 8,500 kilos of supplies were donated by guests of participating hotels – a figure Mövenpick hopes to surpass with its 2018 campaign. While each guest is encouraged to donate at least one ‘Kilo of Kindness’, all contributions will be gratefully received.
High-priority items include books, notebooks and stationery such as pens, pencils, rulers and erasers; canned food, soup, fruit, vegetables and concentrated milk; dry food like rice, beans, oats, pasta, cereals, flour, powdered milk, baby formula, tea and coffee; and clothing for adults and children.
For more information on participating hotels and the charities they are supporting, visit www.movenpick.com/
Pwani top 10 songs
Check out the songs that have made it to the top 10 Coast music chart courtesy of Pwani Fm.
10. NJIWA- WILLY PAUL ft NANDY
9. TOTO - BANDANAH , K FORCE ft SPIZZO
8. NYOTA SINA SUSUMILA
7. ZAGADA - BROWN MAUZO
6. LEVEL - BEKA THE BOY FT PETRA
5. KISAUNI - OHMS LAW MONTANA
4. SAGA - CITY BOY BAWAZIR
3.WATAISOMA NAMBA- KELECHI AFRICANA
2. NYAN’GA - DAZLAH
1. SHAM SHAM - DULLY MELODY FT NOTI FLOW
TRACKS IN WAITING
1. MANYAKUNYAKU – CHIKUZEE
2. SUNSHINE GAL – FRANKIE DEE
3. HELLO – NYASHINSKI
4. BABY LOVE – OTILE BROWN
28 coke studio stars among AFRIMMA Awards 2018 nominees
28 artistes from Coke Studio Africa 2017 edition are among Africa’s top celebrated stars nominated at the 2018 edition of the annual African Muzik Magazine Awards and Music Festival (AFRIMMA), set to take place on 7th October, 2018 at House of Blues Dallas in USA.
The nominees were unveiled in the month of July 2018 revealing Coke Studio Africa 2017 artists Nasty C, Yemi Alade, Sauti Sol, Jah Prayzah, Khaligraph Jones, Eddy Kenzo, Nyashinski, Bebe Cool, Alikiba.
Also in the list are Rayvanny, Olamide, Mafikizolo, Falz, Locko, Chidinma, Sheebah, Busiswa, Runtown, Shekhinah, Nandy, Tresor, Patoranking, Navy Kenzo, Mi Casa, Ykee Benda and Anselmo Ralph who made the cut.
Leading with 5 nominations is South African rapper Nasty C followed by Kenyan group Sauti Sol and Reggae/Dancehall artiste Patoranking who bagged three nominations each.
Coke Studio Africa 2017 producers Killbeatz and Masterkraft have also been nominated at AFRIMMA Awards in the category of Producer of the Year.
Coke Studio Africa 2017 original composition: “Said” by two of Africa’s biggest stars South African rapper Nasty C and Nigerian artist Runtown bagged two major nominations for Song of the Year and Collabo of the Year.
Nasty C has been nominated for Artist of the Year alongside other Coke Studio Africa 2017 South African music group: Mafikizolo, and Best Male Artist Southern Africa, the latter alongside Tresor (Congolese/South Africa) and Jah Prayzah—the Zimbabwean music general who were also part of Coke Studio Africa 2017.
Coke Studio Africa 2017 Big Break Artist from Uganda Ykee Benda also commendably bagged a nomination for Best Newcomer. He was making his debut on Coke Studio Africa last year collaborating with Jah Prayzah from Zimbabwe and Mozambican artiste Mr. Bow as one of the show’s Big Break acts.
Video: Mombasa leaders, activists join #free Bobi Wine campaign
Mombasa leaders led by the County Deputy Governor William Kingi have joined the campaign calling for the release of Ugandan MP Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine
The campaign is dubbed #free Bobi Wine.
Bobi Wine and other opposition-leaning MPs were arrested in the northwestern town of Arua few days ago ahead of Arua Municipality by-election.
Bobi Wine was on Thursday presented before Gulu Magistrate Court where he was charged with treason, this was shortly after he was freed by the General Court Martial where he faced charges of illegal possession of guns and ammunition.
Several artists and activists from across the region have so far come out calling for the release of the vocal artist turn politician.
Benin's Angelique Kidjo and Coldplay's Chris Martin are among musicians who have since signed a petition calling for the release of the legislator nick named 'Ghetto King'.
Among the leaders from Mombasa who have also added their voices is Senator Mohammed Faki and Mvita Mp Abdulswamad Nassir.
The leaders joined a group of activists led by Haki Africa in Mombasa last evening for a vigil where they called for the immediate release of Bobi Wine arguing he is being held unlawful by the Ugandan government.
Joho meets retired President Moi
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has this morning paid a courtesy call on retired President Daniel Moi at his Kabarak home.
Joho was accompanied by Mombasa County Assembly speaker Aharub Khatri, Changamwe Mp Omar Mwinyi, Mishi Mboko(Likoni), Ken Chonga (Kilifi South),Teddy Mwambire (Ganze), Abdikarim Osman(Fafi) and a host of Mombasa County Government senior officials .
Baringo Senator who is also Moi's son was also present at the meeting.
Details of what they discussed have however not yet been made public.
This comes just months after Gideon Moi paid Joho a courtesy call at his office where they also held brief discussion together with other KANU officials.
Joho who has made public his presidential ambitions is currently in a tour of the Rift Valley region where he is expected to preside over a fundraising for construction of Alsalam Mosque in Maralal, Samburu county on Saturday.
On Sunday the Governor will pitch camp at Churo Amaya ward in Baringo county where he will preside over another fund raising for Churo Girl's secondary school.
Other leaders who have since met the former head of state includes President Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
On May this year Deputy President Ruto's attempt to visit Moi at his Kabarak home failed. He was informed that the former head of state was undergoing a routine physiotherapy session with his doctors, forcing him to return to Nairobi.
Rift Valley is considered as Ruto's home turf.
New Video: Chikuzee- Manyaku Nyaku
Mombasa based artist Chikuzee has just released his latest video titled 'Manyaku Nyaku'.
Watch the video below
