Genge rapper Mejja who forms one-third of the hitmaking group The Kansoul was on Tuesday, 28th March hospitalized after abdominal pain.

About two weeks ago, he underwent a minor operation and has since recovered.

Getting Ready For A Minor Operation, I Apologize I Won’t Be Able To Make The Maisha Mzuqa Interview On Ktn With @Jamal_gaddafi But Tune In Later In The Day My Kansoul Family Will Hold It down #Bablas Wagenge GODBLESS

A post shared by Mejja Kansoul (@mejjagenge) on Mar 31, 2017 at 3:40am PDT

During that time, speculations had it that the rapper was hospitalized with alcohol poisoning.

He has, however, denied the speculations and revealed that he had appendicitis and an operation had to be conducted to remove his appendix.

Taking to social media, Mejja shared a photo when he was admitted and even joked about his lyrics in the new kansoul track ‘Bablas’ (Hangover).

“When Your Lyrics Come Back To Haunt u “NaTaka Nilewe Waite Ambulance” Lol When I Was Taken To Hospital Last Week Lol Ilikuwa Shida Ya Appendix Si Alcohol Wagenge GODBLESS,” wrote Mejja.

When Your Lyrics Come Back To Haunt u “NaTaka Nilewe Waite Ambulance” Lol When I Was Taken To Hospital Last Week Lol Ilikuwa Shida Ya Appendix Si Alcohol Wagenge GODBLESS

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British Supermodel Naomi Campbell has allayed any fears of insecurity in Kenya after spending her Easter holidays in the popular tourist town of Malindi.

Campbell jetted into Malindi in a private local charter flight on Sunday, a few minutes before 5pm, and was driven in a Range Rover Vogue belonging to Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore.

She was staying at the super-exclusive Lion In The Sun beach resort owned by Briatore, Campbell’s ex-boyfriend.

Besides touring the Kenyan coast and Sardinia Due, an island in the Indian Ocean near Watamu, the model also spent times with kids and took to Instagram to share a picture with the “beautiful souls.”

#grateful blessed to be around beautiful souls ❤❤❤

A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@iamnaomicampbell) on Apr 12, 2017 at 3:16am PDT

Speaking to foreign journalists at the resort, the supermodel had this to say about Kenya:

“Many people discouraged me from coming to Kenya, saying the country was not yet safe to visit. But I insisted that I would come and here I am. I feel quite safe. I didn’t feel anything different from the way I have felt during my previous visits. There is tranquility here. People should not shy away from visiting Kenya.”

“Life in Kenya is natural and beautiful,” she added.

#happy #goodfriday #blessed to be around these beautiful souls ❤ @Briatoreflavio

A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@iamnaomicampbell) on Apr 14, 2017 at 5:15am PDT

This was not her first visit to the country though. Her most recent visit was in January 2014 when she holidayed with her ex-boyfriend, Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore.

International Soca and Dancehall legend Kevin Lyttle is expected in the country this week for a weekend performance at B-Club.

The Jamaican hitmaker popular for the 2004 hit ‘Turn Me On’ will be performing at Diamond Plaza Rooftop pool alongside Victoria Kimani, Dj Purpl, Dj Sexy Spin from Nigeria, and US-based Dj Fully Focus.

The After-Party of the pool party will take place at the B-Club where the patrons will have the chance to meet up with and mingle with all of the stars.

“The after-party at B-club will be a way of thanking our clients, they will pay nothing to mingle and have quality time with Kevin Lyttle and other celebrities,” said Barry, one of the Club’s Director.

“B-Club is so versatile, apart from the pool party, we do have other big outdoor events lined up like Golf, Polo, Barbecue among others as part of B-Club outdoor events” added Barry.

Entrance for the event will be Ksh 2000 for the ladies while Gentlemen will be paying Ksh 3000.

Kenyan gospel musician and songwriter Pitson is back on the music scene after a year-long hiatus.

The hitmaker, known for a number of chart toppers including Lingala Ya Yesu, Niache Niimbe, Zavuma, Kilele, Uvumilivu, Wanajua, Down on my Knees, makes his big comeback with a single titled ‘Nisaidie.’

‘Nisaidie’ (Help Me) is a prayer to God for help.

The song is the first in a series of releases expected by the talented musician in 2017.

Watch the video:

The hottest music making squad in Nairobi at the moment has released another project dubbed ‘Party Nation.’

The squad consists of Nairobi-based heavyweights Kagwe Mungai, Fena Gitu, Mayonde, Muthoni Drummer Queen and Blinky Bill.

‘Party Nation’ is the third song from an ongoing collaboration between the artists.

The track has been Produced by Blinky Bill, Written & performed by Blinky Bill, Kagwe Mungai, Mayonde, Fena Gitu, Muthoni the Drummer Queen. It has been Mixed and Mastered by Eric Musyoka.

Check it out:

Fresh from releasing a smashing collab with Uganda’s Bebe Cool, Kenya’s top boy band Sauti Sol is set to release some new heat soon with a couple of Nigerian artists.

The ‘Sura Yako’ hitmakers have been in Nigeria for over a week now and their tour appears to have bore some juicy musical fruits.

Nairobi Wire has learnt that the high flying Afro-pop band has hit the studio with some of Nigeria’s biggest stars including Tiwa Savage, Davido, Burna Boy, Phyno, and Adenkule Gold.

Sauti Sol manager, Marek Fuchs, dropped the biggest hint yesterday after the boys hit the studio with Tiwa Savage on Tuesday night.

“Studio time…and this one is faya @tiwasavage,” wrote Marek.

studio time…and this one is faya @tiwasavage

A post shared by Marek (@marek__) on Apr 19, 2017 at 8:22am PDT

In an interview with Nigerian radio station The Beat FM, Sauti Sol confirmed the collab saying it will be released soon.

“Last night(Tuesday) we were in studio with Tiwa. The song is coming soon. We have also worked with Davido, Adenkule Gold. Tonight we work with Phyno and Burna Boy,” said Sauti Sol.

There is a new and exciting television show about Nairobi’s hottest matatus that is fast becoming the talk of the town.

Dubbed ‘Matatu Matwana Culture’, the show created by Kinyanjui Mungai and Brian Wanyama, premiered on K24 TV on April 8, 2017.

The magazine show is hosted by Matayo Randu and is about promoting, preserving and showcasing Kenya’s unique matatu culture as well as highlighting the key players and jobs created by the multi-billion industry.

According to Brian Wanyama aka Graff Blaq as he is popularly known on the streets of Nairobi, the main aim of the show is to preserve the matatu culture and pass it down to future generations.

Wanyama, who runs the popular Matwana Matatu Culture pages on Instagram and Facebook and has been cataloguing Kenya’s matatu culture for 11 years, says the television show is just the beginning.

“I am currently searching for the right partners with whom I can build a modern museum for the matatu industry. I also hope that one day Nairobians will be able to organise carnivals and festivals just to appreciate matatus.”

The show has aired two episodes already and has featured prominent stakeholders in the matatu industry such as Moha Grafix, matatu designer.

It airs every Saturday 6.30 pm on K24 TV so be sure to check it out this weekend.

Watch the trailer below:

Wedding bells are ringing, louder an clearer, for NTV’s Ken Mijungu and his fiancee.

The media personality has been flaunting the beautiful Kenya Airways air hostess, Laureen on social media for over two years now and the time has come to make an honest woman out o her.

Reports reaching our news desk have it that the lovebirds will be getting married this Saturday in an intimate and invite only garden wedding attended by colleagues and family.

The wedding comes close to a year after they got engaged in a colourful traditional Kalenjin ceremony known as Koito that was held in Baringo.

Ahead of the wedding, Ken took to Instagram to post his last message as a bachelor and it was all about his soon-to-be wife.

He wrote: “#MyPerson @lolozroo #Theweekthatwillbe #Therecomeatime”

#MyPerson @lolozroo #Theweekthatwillbe #Therecomeatime

A post shared by Ken Mijungu (@kenmijungu) on Apr 16, 2017 at 6:11am PDT

Kenya’s urban gospel rapper Kris Eh Baba aka Kris Eroh is back on the scene with a new track.

The award winning artists returns with a track dubbed ‘Penda Penda.’ He has featured gospel colleague Majic Mike.

The track was produced by Majic Mike himself while the video was directed by Dambiz( Cloud Montage).

Check it out below:

Kenya’s most consistent hitmaker at the moment, Timmy T’Dat presents his latest project with Sudi Boy.

Dubbed ‘Zile Mbili’, it is the duo’s second collaboration after ‘Iromo’ which dropped last year.

Having taken over the airwaves with Iromo, the two have once again capitalised on their chemistry with Timmy bringing his Nairobi’s ‘Kasabun’ flavour and Sudi Boy contributing the mellow R&B feel from the Coast.

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Rappers Kenrazy and Sosuun are edging closer to their wedding day according to the Mbikilimo rapper.

Weeks after the couple welcomed their second daughter, Kenrazy has revealed that a wedding is in the offing.

According to Kenrazy, they had a vision about the direction of their love from the word go and only a wedding remains to seal the deal.

“We knew each other before all the fame. In her eyes, I am the most handsome man she knows and to me she is the most beautiful woman ever. Our families have supported us in a big way and we had a vision about the direction of our love from the word go,” says Kenrazy.

Noting that Sosuun is his wife, Kenrazy added: “We understand each other pretty well and we live every day like it’s our last day on earth. Sosuun is my wife and it’s only a wedding which is remaining. We will have our wedding soon.”

The couple is so in love that they do almost everything together including preparing meals as evidenced by Kenrazy’s recent Instagram post.

#ThrowBackFreshy We do everything together. #BestFriendForever @Sosuun

A post shared by KenRazy Kenya – God Above All (@kenrazykenya) on Apr 20, 2017 at 3:09am PDT

Chiwawa whose real name is Ken Gaciengo Mwai is undeniably one of Kenya’s best rappers having risen to prominence in the early 2000s.

Considered a veteran in Kenya’s rap industry, Chiwawa has been in the industry for over a decade. During this time, the rapper who is known for stirring a feud with the Kleptomaniax, has had trademark dreadlocks that are no more.

After 13 years, Chiwawa has dropped the locks to mark his rebirth for the second half of his career.

Great Time for Great New beginnings. #Rebirth @dmikethemonster @zehandprint @roygachuhi #letsgetit

A post shared by King Chiwawa (@chiwawa254) on Mar 21, 2017 at 11:52pm PDT

The artiste who describes himself as arrogant, bold, fearless and skillful spoke to Nairobi News about his rebranding which will be marked with the release of his upcoming 8-track EP titled ‘Rebirth.’

What have you been up to lately away from music? – I have been in the studio a lot and have been making time to try to mentor the youth. I have an initiative called Young, Gifted and Green, where we teach green solutions to young people.

The dreads are gone, what’s up with that? – I shaved a few months ago. After 13 years with them, I decided it was time to let go. New look, new music. Yes, man. I have been in this game for so long now and I decided it was time to rebrand as I get ready to release my new music. I have them stored somewhere safe and I’ll be auctioning them soon for a worthy cause.

So what does the new look mean? – The new look means there is growth from the way I’m writing my music and the themes that I have chosen. Basically, my whole approach to music has totally changed. There is growth in it but still the Uchiwawa (the core) will still be there. For now, it is a new sound and all you have to do is sit down and wait.

How has family changed you? – Family is good, my first born is seven years old. I think I have matured enough because I know a few things about family life now. Family humbles you, it changes your whole perspective in life. When you stop mattering and somebody else matters more than you, it makes you more selfless.

What did you think of the three female rappers going at each other like they did last year? – I listened to them and it was interesting. For me it was a win-win situation because at the end of the day, some unknown brands came to the limelight. I can’t say who won, but it was a plus for the industry. The game won.

You have been in the industry for a long time, what do you think you can change and what do you think the industry in Kenya needs? – One person cannot change the industry. I’m just playing my part. It takes the effort of all the artistes to change the industry. I cannot say I am doing anything different but I believe I’m playing my part. When we work together, we complement each other by bringing in different styles and that is one way we can grow. We do not have to do the same thing. I’m bringing what I have on the table and hope people will like it. I might not have the secret ingredients but who knows.

The issue of just how much Daniel Ndambuki pays his talents to appear on TV don’t seem to be going away.

By now we know that Churchill Show comedians are not the best paid people on TV. It has long been claimed that they get paid a few thousands shillings to entertain guests, and few more if their act is broadcast on TV.

Radio host and comedian Rapcha the Sayantist yesterday launched a tweetstorm blaming Daniel Ndambuki for the state of his comedians. He claimed that the reason Ayeiya died ‘a poor man’ was because he sold his jokes to Churchill.

Rapcha then went on to give his personal experience, saying that he walked out of the show after one season after making the discovery. He further made a bold claim that all Churchill Show comedians will ‘die poor’ unless they leave like Eric Omondi.

Rapcha then stated that the amount of money Ayeiya should have earned for his time at Churchill should have been enough to take his child through college.

Asked by a fan how much comedians on the show get paid, Rapcha revealed that the figure was Sh4000.

He would later clarify that Sh4000 is a monthly figure, which translates to Sh1000 per episode.

When some fans tried to explain that Churchill gives the comedians a national platform and the exposure that comes with it, Rapcha rebuffed that saying “a platform does not pay bills.”

He then castigated Churchill for not footing the bill in Ayeiya’s funeral preparations, and instead setting up a paybill number for contributions.

Daniel Ndambuiki did not reply.

Rapper Brian Ouko Omollo aka Khaligraph Jones, born and raised in Nairobi’s notorious Eastlands area has never been shy to revisit his roots.

With his star currently shining brighter than ever before, the ‘Micasa Sucasa’ rapper appears to be on a mission to remain grounded to his humble beginnings and remind himself of how far he has come since he burst onto the scene in 2009 after he won the Kenyan Edition of the Channel O Emcee Africa competitions at the age of 19.

Over the weekend, he went back to his former high school for what looks like a documentary shoot..details are still scanty on the project.

While at his former school, Brucewood School, Khali sat in the same spot he used to sit about 8 years ago and was soon overwhelmed with emotion.

“The fact that I’m here today means a lot to me. This place reminds me of how it all started. It reminds me of my humble beginnings and I have to say I’m happy..this gold..eish..damn,” says Khali in a short Instagram clip.

Check it out:

Went Back to My former HighSchool The Other day, this is where i used to sit some 8 Years ago when Still In School,… #BrucewoodHighSchool #pricelessmoments #respectheogs

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Brucewood School is a private mixed day school located in Kayole, Embakasi.

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Eric Omondi is back at it again!

After several months since the release of his last ‘How to Be’ installment, the Kenyan top comic is putting the final touches on what promises to be his best one yet…How to be U.S President Donald Trump.

On social media, the comedian who has also gained an immense following for his music and film parodies is already building up the anticipation among his 1 million Instagram followers with behind the scenes snaps of what we can expect soon.

The pics show the comedian clad in a black suit and adorned with the necessary Donald Trump paraphernalia..his blonde wig.

In another Instagram post, he is seen on a boat with his crew in Diani shooting scenes for the upcoming video.

Check it out. This is one to look out for so keep it Nairobi Wire for when it finally drops.

Say I…if you get the joke #HowToBeTrump

A post shared by Eric Omondi (@ericomondi) on Apr 23, 2017 at 4:46am PDT

Are you ready for Donald???

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Crew ready

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With four albums to her name, Coast based songbird Mwanaisha Abdalla aka Nyota Ndogo is one of the most revered and celebrated musicians in the country.

In addition to her astounding musical talents, Nyota’s background and rags to riches story make her a darling and an inspiration to many.

Before she was discovered by Andrew Burchell, a Mombasa-based producer, the ‘Watu na Viatu’ singer was a school dropout who worked as a housemaid.

Back then, life wasn’t as rosy for the taarab-influenced pop singer and on Monday she took a trip down memory lane with her Instagram followers by sharing a pic from her difficult past.

The snap shows where she used to retire after a long day of selling ‘Viazi Karai’ (boiled potatoes coated in a batter made of white flour, gram flour and saffron or turmeric powder then deep-fried).

“Nilianzia hapa.Niliuza viazi karai mahabri kila siku hasubui jioni naenda kuimba na band.MUNGU siwezi kusahau uliponitoa,” Nyota captioned the pic.

Nilianzia hapa.niliuza viazi karai mahabri kila siku hasubui jioni naenda kuimba na band.MUNGU siwezi kusahau uliponitoa.

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How dare they? Naysayers have increasingly been linking Anita Nderu’s lavish lifestyle to a ‘sponsor’ which has forced the bombshell to respond and set the record straight.

Anita, 27, a self-confessed travel enthusiast has been taking trips to different parts of the world – including South Africa and New York in recent months – sparking rumors that a rich older man(sponsor) might be funding her lifestyle.

The Capital FM presenter who doubles up as a news anchor, TV presenter, Coca-Cola brand advocate, and still co-hosts the Trend on NTV, says she is just a hardworking girl and that assumptions that a man is financing her lifestyle are backward and primitive.

“But why will people not allow me to live my best life? I’ve been DMd some of the rumours people have heard about me and apparently one of them is that I have sponsors in my life. Giiirl do you know how hard I work? I’m always telling young women why it’s important to work and make their money. I did a lot of things last year and many people felt like the things I did…someone paid for me.

It’s 2017, it’s very primitive, it’s very backward to assume that a woman cannot live well off her own money, there has to be a man financing her. So maybe they should explain to me what a woman who isn’t being sponsored lives like so I can understand the very backward benchmark they have put on women who work hard for their money. Before you misconstrue what working hard is I work in television-radio, am a social media influencer and I bake cakes, that kind of work,” She said.

She added that she is not successful as a result of witchcraft.

“For the record, I’m not a witch, there are people who believe in witchcraft and I don’t, I believe in God.”

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Gospel music wonder kid Bahati on Sunday lived up to his ‘Ghetto President’ nickname by making a grand entry into Kayole’s Soweto slums aboard a helicopter.

The singer was in the area to drum up support for a Jubilee aspirant, Francis Mureithi, who is eyeing the Embakasi East parliamentary seat.

Flying in from the Wilson airport aboard the Chopper emblazoned with Jubilee colours, Bahati and Mureithi’s arrival brought business to a standstill as locals milled around to welcome them.

The ‘Nikumbushe’ hitmaker went on to thrill the crowd with a performance and preached peace as we edge closer to the August elections.

“Chopper Ride this Afternoon ….. #GHETTOPRESIDENT Went to Preach Peace to my Ghetto People even as We Approach this Election Period- Let nothing Kill Our Love 4 each Other #Peace #KAYOLESOWETO,” Bahati wrote on social media.

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Comedian Wilson Muirania Gathoni, popularly known as Jaymo Ule Msee, is taking his craft to the next level.

The comedian who has risen to prominence for making hilarious online videos is immersing himself in a political drama series, ‘Ms. Politician’, as a producer and actor.

The show is set to premiere on the first day of May. More details to be released soon.

The comedian spoke to Buzz about ‘Ms. Politician’ and below are the excerpts.

You’re not known for this kind of projects, why inject yourself into a political drama?

When I read about this project I became so passionate about it, I sat down with my co-producer and decided this is what we were going to do because it will change the conversation about female leadership in Kenya and highlight the elements people fear especially young women when seeking leadership.

Why should players in the arts industry start talking about serious matters like development issues?

People in the arts wield a lot of influence and whenever they start a conversation people are inclined to follow. If there’s something you are passionate about, start talking about it. The Jaymo Ule Msee team saw an opportunity to change society and took it.

What is your vision for this project?

Being an election year, we want to influence as many people as we can to elect women leaders. There are stereotypes on women and why women shouldn’t lead. We will be successful if we see an increase in women leaders after we are done with this project. In reality we are far from the results that we want but we will get there.

Who is a good leader to you since you portray a bad one in the series?

We have this incumbent leader who is entangled in corruption, squandering of resources and there is no improvement on infrastructure. Sifa Dede, my co-lead, plays a character that has a drive for change; good schools, infrastructure, employment and all the functions of a Governor. In real life, every leader should do what they were elected to do. Period.

You have young followers as Jaymo Ule Msee, what’s your message to them?

A lot of times we sit down and wait for change to be brought to us instead of being at the forefront. Young people should rise up, if you see something that needs to be fixed it’s up to us to fix it. If you think that you are the change people want then go implement it. Make the right decisions.

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Renowned radio presenter Maina Kageni has made a startling confession about his visits to his rural home otherwise known as ‘Gichagi’ in Kikuyu.

According to the Classic 105 presenter, he has never spent a night in the village.

While the rest of us will usually spend at least a night when we visit our rural homes from Nairobi, Maina who is known for his lavish lifestyle visits and returns on the same day.

Maina was speaking on air about investing in homes in the countryside. He said he couldn’t understand why residents of Nairobi build their homes in the village.

“Why is it important to build in mashambani, and why are you wasting money building there and do you honestly intend to go back and live in mashambani when you retire?” posed Maina Kageni.

He added:  “I know it sounds crazy, but I’ve never spent the night in gichagi.”

He went on to reveal that even when he was young, they would go to “ushago and go back to Nairobi the same day”.

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