The Safaricom Sevens campsite is one of the new innovations when the tournament takes place at its new venue at the Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani.
The campsite will be located adjacent to the stadium's main entrance and the camp facilitator expect a minimum of 1000 people to visit the camp daily. They also expect at least 600 campers.
Nyaruach is the sister of internationally acclaimed hip hop artist Emmanuel Jal. She was born around 1983 in Southern Sudan, at the time of the civil war.
She lost her mother and was separated from the rest of her immediate family, including Jal, at the age of 4.
She reunited with Jal in 2004 in Nairobi. The two recorded a song together called Gua, which stands for peace in their native Nuer
Former Kiss Tv's news anchor, John Sibi Okumu will be launching his book alongside other 25 authors.
Dubbed the Authors Buffet, the event will host the book lovers on September 28 at Sarit Centre for a day of mingling with the authors, multiple book launches and signings.
Besides, JSO, other authors confirmed for the event include Winnie Thuku-Craig, Millicent Ojiambo, Binyavanga Wainaina,
Movie critics claim that the Best Supporting Actress race is wide open. The race is between Kenyan actress Lupita Nyongo (12 Years a Slave) and two Hollywood bigwigs Oprah Winfrey (Lee Daniels' The Butler) and Julia Roberts (August: Osage County).
One critic wrote: "Nyong'o doesn't have the same name recognition as Oprah, but if you were to compare the two performances it's quite obvious,
Widely recognized as one of hip hop’s greatest female lyricists of all time, MC Lyte will be honoured for her trailblazing contributions to the hip hop genre and community with the iconic “I AM HIP HOP” Award at this year’s “BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013”.
MC Lyte will join the elite club of “I AM HIP HOP” Award recipients, which includes Grandmaster Flash (2006); KRS-One (2007); Russell Simmons (
Thee MC Africa and Lyra Aoko are some of the celebrities who proudly support #Standupshoutout. Changemaker in action.
The charity seeks to raise funds.
According to singer Mumala, "We have been doing different projects raising money not only for some children from Kibera whom their school burned down but families who are unable to have meals everyday."
Advance tickets for this year’s Safaricom Sevens are now available at 18 Safaricom Shops in major towns as preparations for the Sevens calendar event enter the final stretch.
In Nairobi, the tickets will retail at: I&M, Moi Avenue, Kimathi, Sarit, Nakumatt Mega, Westgate, Village Market, BuruBuru, Eastleigh, Bomas Galleria.
Countrywide: Nakuru, Kisumu Mega, Mombasa (Rex and Digo), Nyeri,
Deceit is a thrilling drama produced by Evolve Production in conjunction with Chromatic Pictures Africa.
Directed by Mark Wambui, the short film is about Sheila (Lizz Njagah), a wife with an apparent compulsion for neatness who has a secret in her closet…literally.
She is joined in the cast by Peter Kawa who plays her husband Ted and Mark Kaiyare, who shoulders the story’s conflict.
It was a gathering of the crème de la crème at Rhapsody’s Lounge in Victoria Island, Lagos as big names in the Nigerian entertainment scene came together to celebrate one of their own, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Viacom International, Africa, Alex Okosi and usher in his birthday which is Wednesday, September 11th.
The surprise party, which held last Friday, September
BET Award winner, Ice Prince and the “Kukere” star, Iyanya have joined the star studded cast of MTVBase TV series Shuga.
Ice Prince who expressed his excitement during one of his shoots said, "I am so grateful to the MTV Staying Alive team for offering the opportunity to continue to express myself in new and different ways as an actor in Shuga."
Well, It seems like Mercy has been busy in Nairobi not only preparing for her comeback concert but also hitting the studio.
Here is a photo posted by Aaron 'Crucial Keys' Rimbui with the caption reading, "With Mercy Myra!! Was honored to have her on my 1st record Keys Of Life. T'was great to see her and jam after 8years!!!"
Historia Films, the makers of the much talked about movie, House Of Lungula today unveiled the official trailer from the upcoming sexy comedy.
The cinema premiere date has been set for Thursday 21st of November 2013!
The film is about Harrison Hamisi, and overworked and underpaid guy who is looking for money for bride price. A 'business' opportunity presents itself when he gets the keys to
Nyla has just signed a new recording deal with Konfrontation Records / Universal a new label owned by KyMani Marley son of Legend Bob Marley and brokered by her UK based manager Christopher Grey of Greyology Inc who also works with fellow Jamaican reggae star CeCile, Leona Lewis, Lush and many other top international artists including African superstars Jim Iyke and Nadia Buari.
Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA), the largest privately owned bank in Kenya, was honoured by Computerworld Honors Program with the 21st Century Achievement Award in emerging technology for its M-Shwari project, at a gala award ceremony held in Washington DC.
The Computerworld Honors Program recognises organizations that use information technology to promote and advance public welfare, benefit
J Jimmy Gaits latest video release titled Signature castigates the "people who said he is illumniati" because he has moolah, lotsa moola.
Anyhow, the single is supposed to "encourage anyone who feels like giving up because of who or what is against you. Look up to God because He has already put a signature ensuring your success."
Award winning actress Janet Kirina has released a new single through her alter ego, Nariki.
The single, Night Out, "is a song to party to, a bubbly kinda man teaser song in the club," Nariki told Hot Secrets.
She added, "The song was produced by Saint P who has worked with Jay A, BMF, MOG, Petra, Kambua among other stars and the video was shot by Cream Vision who has worked with Rabbit, Eko
Cote d’Ivoire national football team star and captain of Manchester City FC, Yaya Toure and footballers at a World Cup qualifier match between Cote d’Ivoire and Morocco will make a strong statement against the illegal killings of elephants in Africa on Saturday - in support of global efforts to stop the illegal trade in wildlife, championed by the United Nations and partners.
Rapper JuaCali went back to the basics on the remix of his hit single Kuna Sheng. He remixed it with other rappers like KonKodi,Manchu,Prime Mc,Vioxxi and Virusi.
KonKodi represents his hood Huruma, Manchu reps Jericho, Prime Mc reps Umoja, Vioxxi reps Dandora and Virusi represents Kibera.
The remix was produced by Kanyeria and it will also be included in TuGenge Yajayo album whose official
The Kenyan Hip hop group P-Unit has received a warm reception from Kenyans in the United States where they landed last week for a 3- week tour.
The Niko Na Safaricom live trio have so far performed in the states of Baltimore, Houston, Atlanta and Dalas with a rocking performance last night at Los Angeles.
The crew made up of Gabu, Frasha and Boneye have received huge support from Kenyans in
Smooth Promotions, the producers of Hip TV, the urbane music and lifestyle show have announced a major development.
The popular entertainment brand will launch as a full-fledged 24-hour channel on the DSTV platform, broadcasting to over 40 countries in Africa, according to founder and executive producer Ayo Animashaun.
Hip TV was founded in 2007, as a broadcast platform for HipHop World
Three commercials for the Nokia Lumia 520 have been shot featuring Zimbabwe's Vimbai Mutinhiri, Nigeria's Uti Nwachukwu and South Africa's Lawrence Maleka. Maleka is Vimbai's co host in the DSTV show Star Gist.
They are part of a brand new campaign for one of the most remarkable products in the Lumia smartphone series.
On receiving this news, Vimbai commented that she is "excited to work
Nigeria’s Oil City, Port Harcourt witnessed one of the biggest parties of the year last weekend as the Hennessy Artistry 2013 club tour stormed the garden city with some of Nigeria’s biggest superstars.
Hosted by popular on air personality Olisa Adibua, the event held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the Lamborghini club in GRA, Port Harcourt and saw guests from different parts of the country
Stephen Curry, the NBA’s single-season three-point-record-holder, traveled to Tanzania with the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign.
Curry, of the Golden State Warriors, has been a Nothing But Nets Champion for many years.
He traveled with the campaign to the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp situated in northwestern Tanzania to deliver life-saving anti-malaria bed nets to residents
KONA is an East African Telenovela where glitz and glamour meets grit and sweat; love and family confront betrayal and solitude; success and triumph are pitted against failure and desperation. In a world where only the strong survive, where you’re only as good as your next move, where love and betrayal are interchangeable…
we follow the world of the Oyanges, a family battling for survival
MTV Shuga has released promo shots of the casts of the new season of Shuga, which will premiere on World AIDS Day, December 1st, 2013.
The shoot which was handled by top Nigerian photographer, Kelechi Obi-Amadi was held at the Protea Hotel, Ikoyi, Westwood, Lagos and also features the first official images of the Shuga cast and director, Biyi Bandele.
Kenyan Actress Lupita Nyongo is on the road promoting the hollywood movie she is featured in called 12 years A Slave.
Recently she joined legendary actress Alfre Woodard and the director of the new movie, Steve McQueen were at a press conference where they spoke about the movie.
Woodward talked about the importance of history and called the movie an important presentation of an aspect
Love, is the greatest gift of all and no one is spared the craze when the bug hits you, as witnessed in Dr3am Ville's next single, Dream Love Pt.1 - Ride or Die.
Cupid must have visited the VILLE with an arrow, the result being an easy-listen fusion of Hip Hop & RnB with simple lovey-dovey lyrics. Ride or Die is a story of lovebirds professing their love for each other while acknowledging the
“I could not believe when I heard I had been nominated again this year for the BET Awards”… these were Ice Prince’s words at the BET welcome party on Friday, 2 August 2013 at the Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa office in Parkview, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Fresh back from the USA, Ice Prince expressed his joy and gratitude to BET for recognizing and appreciating his hard work. “After
MTV announced today that megastar Kanye West is set to perform on the "2013 MTV Video Music Awards” stage LIVE from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on 26 August at 03:00 CAT.
Following his performance of "BLKKK SKKKN HEAD," West will triumphantly enter the history books by making a tie with music icon, Madonna as the artist with the most VMA performances. Both artists have notched performances at
The song Ligi Soo Remix by musician Rabbit was the top searched item in Kenya in the month of July. This was the only song appearing in the most searched item according to Google trends.
The second most searched item on Google was polyandry, probably linked to the Marriage Bill. This was followed by Bweta La Uhalifu, an investigative crime feature series by a local TV station.
This is too funny, a couple had a nasty exchange on Radio Jambo while being reconciled. This was on Gidi na Ghost Asubuhi show segment where they reconcile couples and friends who are separated or having issues. The show has catapulted Radio Jambo to no 3 Countrywide.
Olamide has released a titillating music video for ‘Durosoke’ the smash single from his anthology on Star Music App.
The massive fan favourite track ‘Durosoke’ was released on the 1st of May 2013 and is still trending on many radio stations across the country, social media platforms and has also kept Olamide current on local and international stages.
Channel O VJ and Host for the debut edition of Gulder Club Ultimate WHICH held last weekend in Port Harcourt, Denrele Edun was spotted rocking nine different bespoke jackets at the event.
Designed by Remi Buttons, Denrele’s outfits dominated talks all through the night, and fashion pundits say the red carpet host has outdone himself this time.
Nigeria Soul Muzik’s first lady, Zaina has released the video for the hit track Totally Yours.
The uber-talented singer-songwriter and performer who released the track, Totally Yours featuring Jamaican reggae sensation, Wayne Wonder in September 2012 and has gained massive airplay across Nigeria has released an exciting video to thrill her much expectant fans.
The MTV Staying Alive Foundation & Leading Nigerian publishing company, Kachifo are inviting pitches from budding young artists and illustrators (16-34) to create a sizzling comic book based on the Shuga TV series.
Developing storylines and characters from the award winning drama about youth, sex, health and relationships drama, this exciting opportunity will give an unrivalled platform for
The entertainment industry has been buzzing since rumors began circulating that the Real Housewives franchise is coming to Lagos--this would make Lagos the first African city to be featured.
There has been a lot of speculations about which high society ladies will be featured be on the show.
There is no way of confirming these rumours not much is known about the producers of this show. It's
American pop idol, Joe Jonas was in Kenya for Charity.
He spoke about his time at the Maasai Mara where he was volunteering with Me to We’s charity partner Free The Children, interacting and learning from local community members, and immersing himself into the rich history and culture of Kenya.
“My brothers and I have been supporting Free The Children for a number of years now,” said Joe
The ongoing Coca-Cola Africa Lets Go Crazy campaign. The beverage company is still unearthing people who do good deeds for no benefit at all.
One of those people is Wanja Maina. She leds an initiative called Friends Of Wanja.
The initiative comprises of professionals, university students, church pastors, musicians and career people with and without disabilities who are passionate about
Hundreds of talented actors from different cities in and out of Nigeria took over the Protea Hotel, Ikoyi this afternoon to audition for the debut edition of MTV’s Shuga in Nigeria.
Celebrity guests were also present to encourage contestants and join the fun as they took part in the auditions.
Guests include Gabriel Afolayan, Makida Moka, Mo Eazy, Zaina, Kaylah among others.
Mental Health Advocate and poet Sitawa Wafula was last night awarded for her role in the field.
She was awarded with the East Africa Youth Philanthropy Award for her outstanding contribution to the strategic development and to the growth of philanthropy in East Africa.
She posted on her Facebook: "...so humbled and honored,glory be to God." adding, "God is good."
This Sunday’s live Big Brother: The Chase eviction show promises to dazzle once again – thanks to the presence of Namibian rap sensation Sunny Boy and AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice 2013 winners Jackie Appiah and OC Okeje.
Sunny Boy grew up dreaming of making music that touched people’s hearts.
Four albums later, the darling of the Namibian rap scene has been making it happen now for
Orange subscribers who have signed up to the network’s mobile money transfer service, Orange Money, will now have the convenience to access the service from TOTAL filling stations in 12 African countries.
This is part of a partnership deal giving Orange customers access to Orange Money services at all TOTAL service stations in African and Middle-Eastern countries where the two groups are
South African and international hip hop star/MC Tumi Molekane and Kenyan Afro-pop band Sauti Sol join the 2013 City of Stars Festival (COS) headline acts.
Celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary, the Lake of Stars Project are staging a two-day, multi-venue arts festival and conference showcasing the best in emerging and acclaimed talent from Malawi and beyond at Sanctuary Lodge in Lilongwe,
The Shuga producers are looking to cast fresh new talent to fill a range of key male and female roles in the award winning drama series, alongside Nigerian actor and musician Ikubese Emmanuel Ifeanyichukwu and Kenyan actor, singer and radio presenter Nick Mutuma.
As well as a number of principal roles, two minor parts will be chosen by public voting from a shortlist of six, with voting taking
A showcase of the top entertainers in the country will take center stage at the newly launched Safaricom Sevens Series as the Niko na Safaricom Live artistes will headline the after-party during the main tournament to held at Kasarani.
Kenya’s favourite, Dj Kaytrixx will also be the main act at the after-parties to be held in the local Sevens circuit set to kick off in Kisumu early next month.
Crown Beverages has launched a new brand in the market ‘Redds Vodka Lemon,’ an addition to its wide range of product portfolio.
Mr. Anthony Grendon MD, Crown Beverages Limited has termed the new Redds variant, Redds Vodka lemon as a premium, iconic and first class ready to drink for confident and extroverted individuals who connect easily with others.
The 2013 OLX Social Media Awards that seeks to reward organizations and individuals who have showcased strategic and creative use of social media has launched its final list of nominees today.
The nominees, drawn from Kenya’s social media landscape will see organizations and individuals that include Hot Secrets, Safaricom, KTN, Sauti Sol, Juliani, Samsung and Capital FM all battle it out for
Akshay Kumar, Bollywood’s favourite action man. has been making waves globally since the announcement of his new Avatar in the sequel offering ‘Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Dobaara’.
Akshay, who plays a flamboyant gangster in the film, has been spotted trotting the globe for promotions of the film. First India, then Oman, followed by the UK and recently Akshay visited the United States of
Samsung Electronics East Africa today unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Mega smartphone in Kenya, a device that combines the portability and convenience of a smartphone with the powerful, multitasking capabilities and extensive viewing experience of a tablet.
In its strategic plans to drive user experience of the Samsung Galaxy Mega smartphone, the company has also signed an endorsement deal with
MTV today revealed the nominations for the 30th annual MTV “Video Music Awards” taking place at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, USA on Sunday 25 August.
Today, at 2pm CAT, the VMA’s most coveted award, “Video of the Year”, was unveiled via the @MTV Instagram and Vine video accounts – making the VMAs the first awards show to announce nominations via these social media video platforms.