Tanzania’s Rose Muhando appears to have found a new lease on life following her viral exorcism video; the gospel singer has now changed her name.

During a concert last week with Kamba musician Stephen Kasolo, Rose Muhando revealed that her new name is Lioness. It was first announced by Kasolo, who old the crowd that: “Rose Muhando has now changed her name to Simba wa Kike (Lioness).”

The ‘Nibebe’ singer explained the name-change saying she had been through a lot.

“I have gone through a lot. The hardships have given me a chance to build endurance, hence the reason you can call me Lioness.”

She added, “My job is to hunt. I’m not scared of anything. When I roar, hell knows things just got messy. We will not keep calm till God receives all the glory.”

Rose and Kasolo have a song together titled Hautasumbuka Tena.

In a clip of Rose Muhando’s alleged exorcism, the singer claimed that she had been held hostage by 10 demons. They were exorcized by the controversial  Kenya Pastor James Ng’ang’a.

The video has left many fans and industry stakeholders concerned and shocked, with some offering to help Rose Muhando.

Muhando’s colleague, Christina Shusho, said, “The video of Rose Muhando indeed left me in shock. She is a colleague in the gospel industry, and I wouldn’t want to say much about the footage.

“Rose is my friend. We have always communicated, though not very frequently. I am sorry I did not know how deep-rooted her problems were, given we live quite far apart from each other.

“Had I known earlier, I would have done something to help. We are with her during this trying time, and promise to pray for her. I assure you that something is being done.”

Kenya’s Papa Dennis is another artiste who has vowed to help.

“I would like to call on all my fans and every music loving persons to pray for our mother in the gospel world Rose Muhando so that she can overcome the challenges she is facing. I want to ask my fellow gospel artists to come together and we find a way of helping out,” he said.

“After she is ok I am ready to fund her music by doing 2 audios and 2 videos for her. My sister may the lord see you through. God loves you and soon he will use you again,” Papa Dennis added.

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Homeboyz djs G- Money and ZJ Heno are set to play this Saturday at the official Dubai 7s after party. The two will be joined by DJ Juan of Supremacy Sounds alongside Dj Dommy.

Tanzanian rapper AY, of the Zigo fame will be crowning the event with his signature animated showcase on stage. The Dubai 7s official after party has been organized by Stardome Entertainment, Hype Group and BOA Dubai.

This year’s Dubai 7s takes place from 29 November to 1 December and is known to be the most wild of all venues in the circuit attracting over 100,000 people showing up for this carnival. This will include East Africans who will be well represented including their own official Dubai 7s after party.

The event will be hosted at hosted at BOA Dubai at an event that promises to bring the true African party vibes. Entrance is 100 AED. Doors open at 8pm

The Kenya Rugby Sevens team will be on full display grouped in pool B against Fiji, Scotland and France.

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Revered Kenyan female comedian Teacher Wanjiku has opened up about the challenges facing women in the comedy industry.

According to Teacher Wanjiku, one of the biggest challenges is the misconception that women can’t make people laugh. She adds that the industry is dominated by men, making it hard for women to shine.

“Most people do not believe that a woman is able to make people laugh,” Wanjiku told Massawe on Radio Jambo.

She added, “You have to prove to them that you are better than even the men. There are fewer females in the comedy industry.”

Wanjiku, who made her debut in acting and comedy 10 years ago, revealed that she dreamed of becoming a teacher when she was young.

“While growing up, I always wanted to be a teacher, and when I was in college doing mass communication, that really motivated me, although I was an average student in class,” she said.

On remaining relevant even after quitting Churchill Show, Wanjiku said: “Being away for some time has helped me maintain my brand as a comedian. Understanding my brand and what I am telling my audience helps.

“You have to keep pushing yourself in the industry. I am original and I work very hard for my content before I get into the studio,” she said.

Teacher Wanjiku also noted that being responsive to feedback has helped her a lot in her career.

“I sometimes leave my audience to control me,” she said, adding, “Always allow people to criticise you. If not, you will not manage.”

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Despite Khaligraph Jones’ attempts to move on from his purported rivalry with Octopizzo, the latter doesn’t seem too keen to bury the hatchet.

The Kibera Namba Nane rapper has once again taken a jibe at Khaligraph Jones on social media. While Octopizzo most certainly wasn’t intending to throw some shade at Omollo, circumstances beyond his control made him do it.

This happened on Twitter this week when Octopizzo took to his handle to gas up fellow purported rap rival King Kaka as he prepares to drop his project this weekend.

In the rare praise of King Kaka, Octopizzo described the ‘Dundaing’ hitmaker as “fellow royalty”.

He tweeted: “This Friday, one of my Favorite if not only East African Poet & fellow Royalty @RabbitTheKing will be Dropping his Album, Make sure you attend the event & purchase his Hard worked project. Apuoyo Am KUJAIN’GGGGG #EastlandoRoyalty.”

Naturally, when the two are rappers are mentioned, Khaligraph Jones also pops up.

One of Octo’s followers replied to his tweet asking the rapper to also endorse and big up Khaligraph Jones.

“I read this and it absolutely warmed my heart for real sasa do the same thing with Omollo pia wan jokangato kikwayware uru,” wrote the follower, identified as Baba Jay.

To which Octopizzo couldn’t resist a jibe at his rap archnemesis. He wrote, “Huyo mwenye umetaja simjui.”

This Friday 30th one of my Favorite if not only East African Poet & fellow Royalty @RabbitTheKing will be Dropping his Album, Make sure you attend the event & purchase his Hard worked project.
Apuoyo Am KUJAIN’GGGGG #EastlandoRoyalty pic.twitter.com/MHLC0L6Ysk

— OCTOPIZZO (@OCTOPIZZO) November 28, 2018

This is what we need in the kenyan music industry,,we gonna go so far @OctoFoundation @ OCTOPIZZO@RabbitTheKing @KHALIGRAPH #eastlandoroyalty

— Alex Entertainment (@AlexEntertainm2) November 28, 2018

Octopus supports rabbit
If @OCTOPIZZO is attending who am to miss yawa ???

— D’mon (@DesmondOMelly) November 28, 2018

Seeing this support is a blessing to the industrythankyou sir

— ROM∆N (@XiiRoman) November 28, 2018

Kings supporting kings that wassup

— K A L A D O K I (@gerasquito) November 28, 2018

Great. This is exactly how we are supposed to work,lets support each other and together we shall grow and go far @OCTOPIZZO @KHALIGRAPH ALL of you 3 are the Creme of Africa when it comes to Hip Hop music your diverse styles is actually your strengths #EastlandoRoyalty

— Dennis ketone (@dennisKetone) November 28, 2018

RapGod akisema twende amesema…Endosement ya mwaka

— Ben baba G (@BenbabaG1) November 28, 2018

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Highly revered gospel songbird Kambua took three years to finally agree to collaborate with Mr Seed.

Accordign to Kambua, this was mainly because she did not want to be seen as a collabos musician.

“It is the first time we have done a song together, although it has been three years since Mr Seed approached me to collabo with him,” she told Adelle on Kiss FM.

Kambua added, “You get so many people who want to collabo with you, and so if you just go and say yes, you might become the collabo artiste of the year, you know. I had to space my collabos.”

Mr Seed confirmed having to wait for three years after approaching Kambua’s manager.

“Kambua alikua ananiplayiatu star, and I had to explain to her that it is true gospel,” he said.

On why he chose Kambua for their song ‘Happy’, Mr Seed said: “I love her voice and so we just connected so well and thank God, it finally came naturally.”

Both musician acknowledged that there’s added pressure in the gospel industry with regard to the kind of songs artistes are doing, especially the younger ones.

“People are judging the male gospel artistes. Many people are listening to our songs just to judge us,” Seed said, while Kambua added that “the pressure pushes you to keep true to your fans”.

Check out ‘Happy’ below.

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Tanzanian rapper Chidi Benz has made his feelings of disappointment known after missing out on the star-studded line up of Wasafi festival.

According to the veteran hitmaker, Diamond refused to invite him to perform because of his past history with hard drugs.

Speaking to a local radio station, Chidi Benz faulted the Wasafi management for overlooking artistes with meaningful messages over hype artistes.

He cited fellow hitmaker Dudu Baya saying he was only invited for his popular stage phrase “Konki Master” and not because he releases meaningful songs.

“Sisi wasanii tunaoimba nyimbo ambazo zinabeba ujumbe na maana hatupati nafasi kabisa utasikia wanasema achana na hao wakina Chidi Benz wanakula unga ila Dudubaya kisa anasema konki konki anajaza watu basi nasibu anampa tour kwenye Wasafi Festival,” said Chidi Benz.

Taking to social media to respond to the claims, Dudu Baya insinuated that Chidi Benz is acting up because of drug abuse and that he is being used.

“Hawa jamaa wasiokuwa na marinda….wanatabia wakikufanyisha show…na unawadai huwa wanatuma mtu akuharibu kwa madawa ya kulevya….na unakuwa kichaa kabisa…na nampaka inapelekea kifo.wapi mangwea,wapi langa,r.ip wanangu….swali kubwa yupo wapi darasa cmg……inauma…wasanii wenzangu nimebaniwa muziki wangu miaka 12.lakini bado niko fiti.konki konki konki master.teja hawezi kuona mabadiliko…saizi yake kaburi…” posted Dudu Baya on Instagram.

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The Courts may have to come in and settle differences between fast-rising music group Ethic and its former management team.

This comes after the group’s music video for their breakout hit “Lamba Lolo” was pulled down from YouTube on Wednesday. In fact, all their music videos have since been deleted from the video-sharing platform.

According to Ethic’s music manager Mwakitele Kitawi, alias ‘Teleh Mani’ of Hype Entertainment, the videos would only be re-uploaded after the dispute has been resolved.

“The matter is headed to the courts as we have already drafted our papers so I am not in a position to say much about it until it comes to an end. But if they perform any of those songs at any concert then it would only further complicate the issue for them,” Teleh Mani told eDaily.

Their differences started back in August when Teleh Mani went on a Twitter rant saying he regrets investing and working with the crew after they refused to pay him.

He said he had been handling all their expenses from transport, recording, getting gigs and promotion through his management company Hype Group Limited since they debuted.

He also alleged that the crew comprising of budding rappers Zilla, Seska, Rekless and Swat, threatened him after he demanded his money.

Ethic would later apologize to Tele and they soon reunited. However, it seems that the truce was short-lived.

“They apologized and we took them back in. They, however, messed up again and that is why we are where we are today. I cannot say in what way that is, exactly, because like I have said it is a court matter now,” added Teleh.

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American company, the Walt Disney Company, has been granted a US trademark for the popular Swahili phrase “Hakuna Matata”.

Records from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) indicate that The Walt Disney Company has owned “Hakuna Matata” since August 8,1994, and it was just recently renewed since they are renewed every 10 years. It is registered under Class 25 for Clothing, Footwear and Headgear.

This means that the phrase cannot be used by any other organisation in America and select countries without written permission from Disney.

While this still remians baffling to many Kenyans and Swahili speakers, intellectual property lawyer Liz Lenjo explains the logic behind the trademark.

“The essence of trademarks is to protect where creativity is applied on language, symbols, colours, numbers to brand a product or good or service,” Liz told Word Is.

“What this means is that in the countries selected by Disney for protection, nobody else can brand their T-shirts Hakuna Matata.”

She adds: “Highly unlikely they registered in any East African countries because it’s a common phrase here, and they would not get exclusivity because of that. Nobody owns it and Kenyans need to move away from trying to own everything.

“If we were to go that route, then we owe the Brits royalties for everyone who speaks English, or France for when we speak French.”

Liz further explained that a Kenyan creative can use ‘Hakuna Matata’ in a music video, film and fashion designs without infringing on Disney’s right.

“It will most likely not infringe but it will depend on the context of the use of the phrase and territory,” Liz said.

‘Hakuna Matata’ which loosely translates to ‘no worries’ was popularized in 1982 by a Kenyan band Them Mushrooms in their popular song Jambo Bwana.

Disney first used the words in the animated film Lion King.

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Former Ebru TV news reader Kamene Goro has been a constant newsmaker on blogs this year for one reason or another. Earlier this year, she was involved in a campaign -Be You Campaign- that saw her set pulses racing on social media as she posed in sexy lingerie.

Then she joined NRG radio where she was paired with the infamous Andrew Kibe. Through their show, Kamene set tongues wagging when she disclosed her body count and also kissed Prezzo.

Kamene talked to Pulse magazine about it all.

From your photos, to openly disclosing the number of men you have slept with, you seemed to court controversy all year long. Is it something you like?

Well, it’s not easy being a subject of scrutiny, that’s for sure. Most of these times you get into tough conversations with yourself and those involved in your life.

However, I always say in a society that has ‘commoditised’ people, it’s important for me to remain true to myself.

Stories and experiences are to be shared. Besides, I remain committed to living my life in the best way possible.

Body counts, break-ups and the nudes… make us understand this thinking

Relationships, successful or not, are part of life. We hide from the shame that comes with some of them but it happens to everyone.

There are many young girls out there confused about the dynamics of life. I may not be a saint of role models but I believe I should live the truth so at least when they look at me they know it’s not a fallacy. The near nudes…or semi-nudes were more than what people would hope for.

What exactly prompted that?

I was involved in a body love campaign and I summoned all the courage in the world to allow me to show any woman that if you want to do it, you can.

Perfect body or not, size zero or 20, it doesn’t matter. You are as beautiful as you feel, society notwithstanding.

What about that passionate moment with Prezzo? Was it made up to stir the kind of reaction it did?

Everyone is entitled to an opinion. One of the problems facing society is the thin like between opinion and reality.

I can’t be concerned with the harsh emotional opinions of some critics. I pay them no mind. Why were people up in arms about what Prezzo and I did after all? Asking for a friend…

That was Prezzo. It wasn’t that first time he was pulling such a move; kissing someone live on air.

Prezzo is my homie. He is always a blast. He is a rock star.

What about Calvo Mistari, a celeb whom you were said to be dating?

I love Calvo deeply. We have come from far. I keep telling him it’s time to come back to Kenya. I have so much respect for the amazing man…he and his craft.

Awesome! So this kind of deep thing can translate into a deeper issue, like marriage?

Now where has that come from? (laughs)

Didn’t you feel like you went a bit too far on what would be a very private issue, inviting moral criticism, when you talked about having slept with 27 men to-date? Would you do that again?

Yes, I would take up the question the same way. Was it too much to divulge?

Wasn’t it?

Well, everybody else felt that way and many were up in arms. I feel very strong about sexual health responsibility.

A lot of the information that circulates about sex, prudence knowledge and responsibility revolves around men; men have a condom, men get cut… Women get neither a voice nor a status. Why this?

So you were passing a message?

It is important for a woman living in the reality of our society today to be responsible and accountable for her sexual health.

You must know the number of men you have slept with so you know where you stand. You must have full knowledge of all your partners otherwise you put yourself at risk. Sex is not to be taken lightly.

Are you going to get into another relationship and, you know, walk down the aisle as 2019 sets in?

Marriage? 2019? It’s like I just started the best of my years, why would I do something like that? I mean unless he is an exemplary superhuman type of man?

That is quite the bold ‘No’.what is your kind of man?

I have really never thought of that. What I am sure of is that I am not a fan of yellow bone brothers.

What do you think of the Vera Sidika incident with her ex Otile Brown and how she threw him under the bus in her ruthless posts?

I think it’s always important to remember we are all human. Some of these things going into social media are very concerning. However, I feel no mercy for an ex. You all know that by now.

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The worrying state of indiscipline among high school students in Kenya was recently highlighted after a clip of Ambira High School learners insulting government officials emerged online.

The students hurled insults at Cabinet Secretaries Amina Mohammed and Dr Fred Matiang’i, drawing fury from Kenyans including President Uhuru.

The clip was recorded by the students themselves as they participated in a popular high school ritual, locally known as an Academic bonfire, after clearing their KSCE examinations.

Academic bonfires mostly involve burning of books to celebrate the end of high school education.

Local publication SDE spoke to some local entertainers who participated in an academic bonfire and this is what they had to say.

Dr Ofweneke, comedian

“Burning of books was a planned ritual, I remember we burnt books and after we were done we got the school’s pig in the agriculture section and we also roasted and ate it.”  

We only torched exercise books – Prof Hamo, comedian

“Academic fire was not a big deal. We burnt books but ours wasn’t that elaborated because it was only exercise books plus it was a day school so I burned mine with close pals. After dealing with eight subjects, it was time to be done with high school.”

We planned to beat hated teacher – Mc Antonio

“My classmates planned to beat the most hated teacher but the head teacher got wind of it and called the police the night before we went home. We were beaten and instructed to come with our parents when clearing.”

We had dinner with principal – Jemutai, comedian

“We wanted to have the academic bonfire but our principal refused and told us to reserve the books for the next generation of students so we had dinner with him the evening before we left for home.”

We climbed Mt Kenya – Cynthia Njuguna, businesswoman

“Just before we sat our final exams at Mt Kenya Senior School, we went for a trip to climb Mt Kenya and create lasting memories.

We played against teachers – Irene Wanja, marketing manager

“At Greensteads International School, we had dinner just before I did my O and A levels exams. We also had a sports day where teachers played against the students. We signed our friend’s T-shirts and while some students burned their book and uniforms in secret.”

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Zari Hassan has challenged anyone who wants her to move out of a mansion bought by Diamond Platnumz to try and kick her out themselves.

The Ugandan-born socialite, who is based in South Africa, received the posh crib – located in a serene upmarket area in Pretoria – as a birthday present from Diamond in 2016. This was also during Zari’s pregnancy with their second child.

The Tanzanian hitmaker is also said to have bought the house after being faulted by fans for allowing Zari to continue staying in the house of her former lover, the late Ivan Ssemwanga.

However, following their break up on Valentine’s Day in 2018, Tanzanian fans have turned their guns on the socialite, asking her to surrender the palatial mansion since she is no longer with Diamond Platnumz.

But the no-nonsense mother of five has hit back reminding her detractors that she owns four houses in South Africa.

She wrote on Insta: “Wenye comment za ‘toka kwa nyumba yetu’. Tabia za kuzaa na wanaume bila kutumia akili sio tatizo langu. Nilitumia akili zangu kama mimi kununuliwa nyumba na watoto wangu (its a future investment for the kids). Kumbuka nyumba ninazo 4 apa Sauzi. Mwenye uwezo wake aje anitoe.”

Zari went further to splash her Insta with pictures of her fun weekend with Tiffah and Nillan.

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Gospel singer Linet Munyali alias Size 8 Reborn has added another feather to her cap.

The ever-inspiring musician and television presenter has graduated from Bible School. Size 8 was among 185 Christians who graduated on Sunday from the Harvesters Global Church bible training school in Ridgeways off Kiambu Road.

Incidentally, Size 8 was among the pioneer graduates of the Bible School alongside her elder sister, Ann.

She took to social media to break the news, writing: “The joy in my heart is beyond words. God thank you for the grace you have given me so far…………. I graduated today from Harvesters Global Church bible training school. Most of us run after material wealth first forgetting what the Bible says “what does it profit a man to gain the whole world but loose[sic] his soul. ” And another verse says “seek ye 1st the Kingdom of God and all this things (food, clothing etc) shall be added to you.”

The Bible study has not only helped Size 8 become more conversant with the word of God but also overcome her fear of getting pregnant again after having complications in her first pregnancy.

Coming at a time when rumors are rife that she is pregnant, Size 8 says the Bible Study has helped her change her mind on conceiving again.

“I had fears of getting pregnant again but I thank God after I joined Bible school, I was taught a lot of things that helped me fight the fear. That is why for a long time people were even wondering kwani Size 8 hazai tena?” she said.

“My first pregnancy got me to the position of getting trauma, mpaka sikua nataka kurudi hapo,” she added.

Size 8 was, however, cagey on whether she has a bun in the oven.

“I will not deny nor confirm but let us wait and see, time will tell. God will reveal that more as time goes by.”

She described her daughter Ladasha, who turned three years old last month, as a miracle.

“Ladasha is a real miracle to me because were it not for the love of God, I would have lost her when she was still in my womb. She was too tiny as my placenta had complications and so she was not feeding well.”

According to Size 8, she is now ready with names for Ladasha’s sibling.

“I have finally overcome my fear because I need to trust in God, and I am ready for any blessing, either baby boy or girl. Vile tu God atajiskia, let his will be done.”

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Bongo Fleva hitmaker Diamond Platnumz has appeared to throw shade at his past lovers while gassing up his new catch, Kenyan radio presenter Tanasha Oketch.

Speaking to Tanzania’s Ijumaa newspaper, the Tanzanian star said none of the women he dated in the past – including Zari Hassan –  wanted to settle down with him, and that it is only Tanasha Oketch, who has accepted to be his wife.

“Tanasha Oketch is the only woman who has shown me that she takes seriously my desire to have a wife. And, as a result of her commitment, I hereby say – officially – that she is the one I will marry,” Diamond told the publication.

The ‘Kwangwaru’ hitmaker further said, “Tanasha Oketch has all the qualities that I am looking for in a wife. However, you know most of us tend to look at physical features such as facial attractiveness, body shape and other qualities. After being sure of those, it is when we evaluate the woman’s character. I would like to say that I have keenly subjected Ms Oketch to all those parameters, and I am convinced beyond doubt that she is well-bred and is very beautiful.”

Diamond also revealed that Tanasha Oketch, a radio presenter at NRG, introduced him to her family when he visited Kenya last Saturday. The hitmaker was received by Tanasha Oketch at the JKIA on December 1 ahead of his sold-out show in Thika.

The hitmaker also hinted that Tanasha has a better figure, facial features, and character than his past lovers, including Tanzanian beauty Hamisa Mobetto.

“No woman in this life – present or in the past – matches the prettiness, body physique and character of Tanasha,” declared Diamind.

Tanasha ‘Donna’ Oketch, 22, is a lady of Kenyan descent and Italian roots. She previously dated Kenyan actor Nick Mutuma.

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Despite having a kajulubeng(small member) as alleged by Vera Sidika, musician Otile Brown is still proving to be a hit among the ladies.

Part of his charm, I suppose, has been how well he has handled the latest sh*tstorm in his drama-filled and short-lived romance with the heavily-endowed socialite.

Many expected a knee-jerk reaction from Otile Brown, with some even suggesting that he should release Vera’s nudes to get back at her. Others just wanted a sex tape.

However, Otile has given Vera’s shenanigans the cold shoulder and gone about his business rather impressively by allowing his talent to do all the talking.

He recently had the ladies screaming at the top of their lungs as he rocked a show in Thika. Not only did Otile Brown thrill his crowd but also proved chivalry ain’t dead as he came to the rescue of a damsel in distress during his performance.

In a video posted on his social, a female fan is seen trying to join Otile Brown on stage before stumbling on her high heels. Having been raised well by his late mother, Otile Brown did the right thing and helped the lady, sending his female fans into a frenzy. Y’all should see the shawty on the far right!

Otile Brown captioned the video, “Came from a humble background but my late mother taught me well.. Am a humble being..I respect and love women…judge only from the truth #BadMan #wegotnothingbutlove.”

Check it out below. Timmy T’dat could learn a lesson or two.

 

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Came from a humble background but my late mother taught me well.. Am a humble being..I respect and love women…judge only from the truth #BadMan #wegotnothingbutlove

A post shared by BAD MAN SHIVO (@otilebrown) on Dec 4, 2018 at 1:49am PST

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Lillian Muli is coming to a YouTube channel near you.

The celebrated Citizen TV news anchor is finally venturing into vlogging on the popular video-sharing platform. It may have come a little late, but Muli is ready to join a host of other media personalities and Kenyan content creators who have since joined the promising vlogging business.

According to Lillian Muli, she is looking to put out content on issues without holding back.

Details remain scanty for now, but in her announcement on social media yesterday, Lillian Muli said she has started filming. She also invited interested fans to contact her for a chance to feature in her panel.

“Hey guys. I’m a late bloomer but finally working on content for my YouTube channel. I’m so excited because finally I can put out content on issues I’ve always felt needed a platform to be discussed without holding back. Dm me your profile if you wanna sit on my panels as we have started filming. I will select you for conversations that fit your profile. Hugs and kisses,” wrote Muli.

This comes after Lilian Muli vlogged her second pregnancy – “Pregnant with Lilian”- on Citizen TV’s streaming platform Viusasa.

Lillian Muli will now join the likes of trailblazer Caroline Mutoko and other female media personalities that followed after like Sheila Mwanyigha, Janet Mbugua, This is Ess, and others.

 

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Hey guys. I’m a late bloomer but finally working on content for my YouTube channel. I’m so excited because finally I can put out content on issues I’ve always felt needed a platform to be discussed without holding back. Dm me your profile if you wanna sit on my panels as we have started filming. I will select you for conversations that fit your profile. Hugs and kisses.

A post shared by Lillian Muli (NZISA) (@lilmuli) on Dec 4, 2018 at 1:45am PST

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We were not ready and needed a few days to put out the fire that Khali and his posse dropped on us on Wednesday.

After the massive Khali Cartel 1 in March this year, the O.G has orchestrated the sequel and it is banging. Khaligraph Jones has this time tapped the groovy Steph Kapela, cool kid Timmy Blanco, goosebumps-giving Xtatic, and upcoming rap stars Twenny Eights, and Katapilla.

The Khali Cartel 2 instrumental was created by Motif on the Beat while production was handled by Aress66 under Khali’s Blu Ink Corp productions.

Visuals are by Mushking while the whole project was facilitated by Blu Ink Corp and Eristoff Vodka.

While all the rap acts have impressed, special praise has been reserved for Timmy Blanco and Katapilla for matching the heavyweights. Xtatic undoubtedly bodied it as did Khali who bravely addresses some issues facing the industry like the perceived glorification of foreign acts by Kenyans as opposed to local artists.

Khali also spares some harsh truths for Kenyans On Twitter terming them “keyboard warriors.”

Check it out below.

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Kenyan radio presenter Tanasha “Donna” Oketch has received the backing of Diamond’s sister, Esma Platnumz, as she embarks on a relationship with the Tanzanian hitmaker.

Diamond and the NRG radio presenter have been the talk of the town after the Bongo Fleva star declared his intent to marry Tanasha.

The move has not been met well by a sections of Tanzanians who claim that Tanasha is not a wife material. There have also been rumors that Tanasha had a fling with Nigerian star Wizkid after they were spotted at a party recently.

Their relationship has clearly begun on a rocky start but Diamond’s sister has come out to throw her weight behind Tanasha.

Speaking during an interview with Risasi newspaper, Esma said that Diamond is content with Tanasha and that she respects his decision.

She added that she has already accepted Tanasha as her sister-in-law as long as she does not turn out like Diamond’s former flames, Zari Hassan and Hamisa Mobetto.

“Wala sina shida, nimemkubali wifi yangu na kwa sababu Nasibu (Diamond) mwenyewe ndiye amesema anamuoa na ameridhiana naye, mimi ni nani nikatae? Kikubwa ninawaombea heri tu asiwe kama wengine ili na mimi nipate wifi wa halali, niache uyuda,” said Esma Platnumz.

RELATED: Diamond Explains Why New Flame Tanasha is Better than Zari and Hamisa

Ⓒ 2014 Nairobi Wire

Apparently, King Kaka, who was once a student of Chiwawa, has now become the teacher.

This is according to the legendary rapper, real name Ken Gaciengo Mwai, who King Kaka looked up to and drew inspiration from back in the day.

Chiwawa made the revelation in a tribute video that was broadcast during King Kaka’s ‘Estlando Royalty’ album launch on Friday last week and has since been uploaded on YouTube.

In the video clip, Chiwawa narrates how he first met King Kaka in 2007 before he became their studio errand boy.

“The first time I met him… he was just a skinny boy who looked hungry. He was calm and he knew how to engage people in a conversation. He used to tell me he was my fan, and we hit it off well since that first day,” recalled Chiwawa.

The ‘Dundaing’ hitmaker then became involved in Chiwawa’s projects and they would often go to concerts together where King Kaka was always the back-up act or hype man.

“I think running around with him made him understand the game, its structures, who to deal with and how to sign contracts,” said Chiwawa.

“The first time I heard Rabbit rap was when we were in Kisumu at a friend’s house and he asked if I wanted to hear him rap. After he did, I told him he no longer had to be a hypeman… that he needed his own shows.”

Chiwawa confessed that tables have since turned and he is now the one who draws inspiration from his former student.

Ⓒ 2014 Nairobi Wire

Diamond Platnumz is dead serious about making an honest woman out of Kenyan radio presenter Tanasha ‘Donna’ Oketch.

The Bongo Fleva star has already set the date for the big day and interestingly, it will be on Valentine’s Day 2019- exactly one year after Zari publicly dumped him on Insta. Coincidence? I think not.

Diamond confirmed the wedding date – February 14, 2019 – while speaking to Wasafi TV. He disclosed that the wedding will be a four-day affair running from the 14th Thursday to 17th Sunday 2019.

“Nimepanga harusi yangu iwe Valentine mwaka ujao. Valentine itakuwa siku ya Alhamisi kwa hiyo naichukua Alhamisi, Ijumaa, Jumamosi mpaka Jumapili, harusi yangu. So far iko hivyo, ikitokea kuna kitu tofauti, nitabadilisha, lakini naitaka sana kuwa mwaka ujao,” said Diamond.

The ‘Kwangwaru’ hitmaker went to explain that he is now ready to settle down.

“Sababu nina kila sababu ya kuoa, imetosha, nimefanya vitu vingi sana yaani doooh! So I need to settle down. Nimekuwa mtu ambaye nime invest kwenye biashara nyingi, nina TV nina Radio, digital platform, Diamond Karanga, record label. Nahitaji mwanamke ambaye atanisaidia kuvihandle hivyo vitu kwa ajili ya kupanga maisha ya kesho,” he said.

Diamond and the NRG radio presenter have been secretly dating for almost a month before going public last Saturday when the musician was in the country for a show.

Ⓒ 2014 Nairobi Wire