You Can Hangout With Mrs Obama Tomorrow. Here Is How...

First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama (@Flotus) will underline her commitment to and support for youth on the African continent by participating in the ground breaking African TV series and multimedia campaign, MTV Base Meets.

MTV Base Meets Michelle Obama will be taped on 29 June during the President and First Lady’s visit to South Africa.

Mrs Obama will deliver remarks and

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MTV Shuga 3 Launches In Nigeria

Some of Nigeria’s finest celebrities came together for the launch of MTV Staying Alive Foundation campaign,Shuga, the globally acclaimed, award-winning TV drama about sex, youth and relationships.





MTV Base and MTV Staying Alive Foundation have joined forces with the Nigerian government’s National Agency for the Control of AIDS and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to combat a lack of

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Bob Collymore: The Gangsta CEO! (Pics)

Check out pics from last night's launch of the Niko Na Safaricom Live. The telco's CEO is as gangsta as a CEO can get.

Here is proof...









 

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Scenes From Last Night's Safaricom Live Launch

The 3rd phase of the Niko na Safaricom Live music bonanza was launched at a glitzy affair graced by the who’s who of the local music and entertainment industry.



In keeping with tradition, Safaricom unveiled some of the biggest artistes in Kenya’s music scene to headline this year’s Niko na Safaricom Live countrywide music tour which will cover five towns including the 3 cities.



Kenya’s

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Will Kenyan MTV Shuga Stars Travel To Nigeria For New Season?

Word on the street has it that the new season of Shuga will be shot and set in Nigeria.

It is not clear yet which Kenyan cast members of the last season. Shuga: Love Sex Money will make it to the new story line.


Set in Lagos, Shuga series 3 will star Nigerian actor and musician Ikubese Emmanuel Ifeanyichukwu, aka 9con, who will reprise his role as smooth-talking bad boy Femi from Shuga

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Fally Ipupa's New Look?

Over the weekend, Fally Ipupa was spotted looking snazzy in an all black outfit. So what do you think? is his look a hit or miss?





Photos/ Kola Oshalusi

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Dbanj Flirts With Kenya Moore (Pics)

Over the weekend, Nigeria hosted 2 Chains and reality show star Kenya Moore for the “D’Kings Men Live in Concert” in Lagos at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island!

D’banj, took the stage with Kenya Moore where they teased each other and swayed to Mr Endowed music.

Other performers were Naeto C, Toolz, Fally Ipupa, Olamide and Phyno.
Here are the photos from the event...

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Nigerian Company Partners With Bang Showbiz

Publisher,
NET Newspapers, Ayeni Adekunle and pop icon, 2Face Idibia

Nigeria's leading news organizations, Nigerian Entertainment Today has announced a major international partnership with popular news agency, Bang Showbiz.

The NET founder Ayeni Adekunle, who signed the deal with the Bang’s global marketing director, Masato Kamo on June 3, says the agreement, which will see both

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World's Broadcast And Films Titans In Nairobi For Conference

The fourth annual Broadcast, Film & Music Africa (BFMA) Conference, taking place in Nairobi over 26th-27th June 2013 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre will bring together creative industry professionals throughout the world to travel to East Africa and experience African film and music.

From the confirmations, the speaker line-up for BFMA reflects widespread participation of

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Art Caffe: We Are Not Racist

ArtCaffe have released a statement about the racist claims levelled against them on social media by one of their customers. The statement read: "The Artcaffe Family, would like to respond to the Facebook-generated account of what happened at the Village Market Artcaffe Bakery on June 18, 2013.A customer approached our Village Market branch bakery for his regular purchase of croissants. He was

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Hollywood Film Featuring Lupita Nyongo Releases Photos

The Hollywood film that cast Kenyan actress, has released photos from the Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave.



The movie is based on a true story and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon
Northup, “a free man tricked, captured and sold into slavery in the film
based off of Northup’s autobiography.”



Supporting Ejiofor are Kenya’s
Lupita Nyongo who is joined by holywood stars like Benedict

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JMartins Stuns Teen Fan With Sh85,000 Wristwatch

18 year old Musa Isa  from Kogi State will certainly have a tale to tell when he goes back to school.

But first, he has to come to terms with it himself. Because on Saturday, at the 2nd leg of the Star Music Trek concert which held at Lokoja stadium, Lokoja, the young secondary school student not only got a chance to see his favorite star-JMartins- face to face, he also left the venue with a

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Sauti Sol Gives Away New Love Song For Free!

Sauti Sol, East Africa’s Most Gifted Video of 2012 Channel O winners and Kenya’s high-flying recording/performing band, finally release the music video to “Still the One.”

The video of the single (released in April) off their soon-to-be-released third album is Sauti Sol’s most anticipated release to date.

The audio version of the song has also been made available for free download at the

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Check Out Nessa's Si Ndwele

Check out The soulful Nessa who has unveiled her new single Si Ndwele under the Team Mistari label.

Loving the soul and feel of the single.

Here have a listen...

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Dohty Family: We Are Not To Blame

Now, the Dohty Family guys have come out to distance themselves from the Saturday chaos that were the reggae concert organised by Big Tunes Live and was to be headlined by Tarrus Riley And Alpha Blondy.

In a statement, Kris Darlin said, "...first, I, Kris Darlin on behalf of Dohty Family would like to apologise to all our fans and friends for the turnaround of events on Saturday 15th night at

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Chef Ali Joins The Africa Lets Go Crazy Coke campaign

Chef Ali has joined the Africa Lets Go Crazy Coke campaign where people perform Random Acts of Kindness.
Ali who bands himself the  Chef Ali l’artiste, will be part of a specific activation to get teens in schools to do Random Acts of Kindness.

The popular celebrity  culinary instructor, food stylist, visual and sugar artist , hotelier,
role model, motivational singer and International Hall of

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Hot Kenyan Songs This Week- Mdundo List

After only two weeks on Mdundo.com Jaguar's Kipepeo makes it to the most downloaded song this week!
Two new songs on the list, Sage's Maskini does a comeback on the list followed by Kayvo Kforce's Spontaneous.

Sauti Sol lauched their new video for Still The One last night - get it from Mdundo.com after 12pm today.

MDUNDO TOP10 (MOVED UP / MOVED DOWN)
1. Kipepeo - Jaguar
2. Ligi Soo - Rabbit (

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Did Big Tunes Pay Tarrus? They Claim They Did!

The promoters of the weekend reggae concert that turned into a violent faisco have claimed the concert failure is not thier fault.

In a press statement posted on Big Tunes' Facebook Page and signed off by the director Otieno Mako’Ochieng claim they paid Tarru Riley and that Alpha Blondy will host a free concert in days to come.

It reads, "...it is a fact the artist Tarrus Riley and band were

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Now You Can Tweet And Facebook In A Matatu

Leading integrated communications services provider Safaricom Ltd has partnered with PSV operators in an initiative dubbed “Vuma Online” that will see passengers access free internet in more than 200 matatu’s and buses by September this year.

A total of 46 PSV vehicles plying the Buruburu, Langata, Rongai, Umoja, Githurai, Dandora, Kiambu and Kenyatta University routes have already been

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Junaya, The Boy To Watch, In Gospel Rap

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An Evening With Al Pacino

DVK, the global private equity and commodity trading company, founded by the financial alchemist Deepak Kuntawala, was delighted to be the title sponsor of the sell-out European premiere of An Evening with Pacino, which saw Hollywood screen legend Al Pacino in his acclaimed one-man show at the world famous London Palladium recently.

An Evening with Pacino explored the myriad highlights of one

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Aima Moses Teams Up With West African Act Sol X-Ray

Two artistes from different parts of the world had one vision.

That vision has become reality with the release of the single Beat Dem, recorded by Dominican reggae artiste Aima Moses and Toga, West African artiste Sol X-Ray.

Beat Dem, an effectively crafted track featuring drums and other key instruments, tells the tale about the fight against wickedness musically and spiritually, while

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Author Robin Sharma joins Mi-Fone

Mi-Fone - The first African mobile devices brand, announced that Robin Sharma – the thought leader, inspiring millions of people across the world has joined its Board of Advisors.

Sharma is world renowned for his best selling leadership books such as “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari”, “The Greatness Guide” and his current popular page-turner “The Leader Who Had No Title”. He is also the founder

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Blackberry and Alicia Keys Is Looking for Kenyan Women Techies

BlackBerry is reaching out to women in Kenya to urge them to apply for the new BlackBerry Scholars Program,an initiative designed to inspire women globally to enter and develop careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Led by BlackBerry Global Creative Director, Alicia Keys, the BlackBerry Scholars program will offer ten full, four year university

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How To Get Dan Aceda's New Album, Made In kenya

Made in Kenya is the brand new album released by Kenyan Award winning singer/songwriter Dan Aceda.

It is his third studio album and was released on the June 1 under the African Bonfire, an independent Record Label based in Nairobi.

Listen to the album here. However, a digital copy is now available for the super low price of only 7 USD.

What's more you can pay via VISA or MASTERCARD or even

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Singer Chidinma and Mr 2Kay On New Single

After successfully releasing two hit tracks, Beat For My Heart and Bubugaga, Grafton Records signee, Mr. 2Kay has dropped a brand new single titled, Oga DJ featuring popular songstress, Chidinma.

The single, “Oga DJ” which was produced by Tha Suspect is a club banger that will take over airwaves and clubs in no time.

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Here Is A Brief Background on Tazama TV Show

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Man Wazimu unveils Kenyan riddim

Kenyan artiste, Man Wazimu has a new single out.
He has titled it Victim.

He says it is a "Construction Riddim which describes the feeling of the downtrodden in Kenya today."

Well, have a listen...

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CNN’s Edythe McNamee wins Gaby Rado Award at Amnesty International Media Awards

CNN digital journalist Edythe McNamee took home the Gaby Rado Award at the Amnesty International Media Awards for the web feature Mauritania: Slavery’s Last Stronghold.

The Gaby Rado Award acknowledges emerging journalists who have covered national or international human rights stories in broadcast, online or print media.

Mauritania: Slavery’s Last Stronghold, a CNN Freedom Project feature,

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Wahu Channels 90's RnB Diva In New Music Video

Singer Wahu has just released her hew music video titled For You.

The first thing that struck me about the music video was how it took me back to the days when RnB divas rulled the airwaves.

The days of XScape, Monica, Aaliyah and Brandy. She dresses the part, and channels the intensity as well.



Check out the video produced by R Kay...

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Shoot A Music Video With Nokia!

Fancy making collaborative videos with your friends? Nokia is combining the power of PureView, its latest imaging technology, with the social nature of Windows Phone 8 to bring video enthusiasts a new social video app, Vyclone.

Downloadable from the Windows Store, Vyclone enables the ability to co-create and edit multi-camera movies, simply and without the need for expensive cameras or editing

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This Xenophobia Movie Highlights The Ordeal Of Migrants In SA

The movie, Man on Ground, was inspired by a photograph of Ernesto Nhamuave burning to death during the xenophobic riots.

The film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and subsequently received multiple awards at the Jozi Film Festival, the African Movie Academy Awards and Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards.

The movie is backed by IOM campaign ‘I Am a Migrant Too,’ which aims to promote

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Singer Mimi Talks About Her Hustles Before The Music

Meet Mimi an afro princess shares her story through music. She comes from a a humble background.

Born and raised in a small village called Kaburugi in Muranga, Mimi has gone through a somewhat difficult childhood mostly faced with financial constraints especially in the Education sphere.

After her secondary education at Alliance Girls she was called to Moi University but could not go on with

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Kanja and Military Swag Unveil Their Video Give It To Me

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Is Actress Brenda Wairimu in Love?

Apparently, Brenda Wairimu is so in love. But that love will never be because, according to a press statement Brenda's love has been doomed to fail.

Well according to a press statement by Historia Film honchos, Brenda should know people.
Here is how it reads: "We are very happy that Brenda and Chura are getting on very well and
enjoying each others company.

"But we would like to clarify

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Uhuru Shows His Support For The Kenyan Film Industry

President Uhuru filmed a speech at State House to address International
filmmakers in  a clip that was used at the recent Cannes Film Festival in France.

In the speech, president Uhuru directly addresses and reaffirms filmmakers that  the Jubilee pledges to invest in
theatre and films will be upheald.

The passionate appeal was recorded in the beautiful lawns of the big house on the hill,

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Mr Nice Dropped By Grandpa Records!

Developing: Apparently, Grandpa Records CEO called a presser today morning to announce that the label has dropped Tanzanian crooner, Mr Nice.

Refigah Posted on his Facebook page:"Ladies and gentlemen, we promised you we'll be dropping the biggest, hugest bombshell of 2013, and finally the day has come. We take this opportunity to invite all journalists, bloggers, TV and radio presenters

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Check Out Stella Mwangi's Show In Helsinki

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Groove Tour To Hit Nakuru

Nakuru’s Afraha stadium will this weekend host the first Groove



awards with Safaricom tour after a successful awards ceremony held in Nairobi this past



weekend.

A total of 12 artists including Gloria Muliro, the winner of Female artist of the year, Hope



Kid, winner of Raggae/Reggae Song of the year, Makena, David Mambo, Chuchu, DK



and the new artist of the year Kevin Bahati

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Good News For Artistes Looking For Schengen Visas

Obtaining a visa is often reported as an obstacle to the mobility of artists and cultural operators from third countries willing to travel for professional reasons to the EU (in particular the Schengen area).

According to the Arterial Network, the European Commission is reviewing the procedures for issuing these visas and would like to hear your views on your experience.


The idea is to

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Scenes From Chocolate City Kenya Launch

Chocolate City was in Nairobi for the launch of its Kenyan division of the recording and entertainment company which took place on Friday, May 31 at the Kenya National Museum.



'The launch' as the event was titled had a 45 minutes set performance from Victoria Kimani who is the labels first lady in Kenya.


Victoria who features Naija star M.I on her sophomore single, Oya, was in Nairobi to

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Various Kenyan Celebs To Be Hawkers For A Day

Suzanna Owiyo convinced a number of Kenyan celebrities to join her tomorrow morning at Wakulima Market to sell vegetables.

This will be part of the Soko Bila Waste “Every little thing Counts” Trust Initiative aimed at sensitizing the vendors, consumers and farmers on the importance of reducing food wastage from the various levels of the distribution chain in Kenya.


The Soko Bila Waste

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Re-Introducing G Flow...

Kelvin Isaac Oyoo commonly known as G-flow is a Kenyan hip-hop recording and performing artiste /



song writer He has worked with Calif records, Herbal records, Pro-voke and is currently working with



Underdawg production and Mandugu Digital.

The rapper has a new album due out later
this year. He has just released the fifth and sixth song off the Album, Akukudanger and Ndani ya nyumba

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Tinsel Celebrates 1000th Episode

Nigeria's longest running soap opera, Tinsel aired its one thousandth episode on May 23, 2013.

The show that also stars Kenyan actress Lizz Njagah termed this as a landmark achievement never before accomplished by any other TV soap in Nigeria.


Producers of the show MNET Africa celebrated their milestone success by staging a 'Tinsel 1000th premiere' event at Eko Hotels and Suites with its

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How Google+ Music Made Out Of Africa Live Performance Hangout

Today, Google+ hosted artists from around Africa for live performances on Hangouts On Air.




You can still discover amazing talent out of Africa


The performance list included Pryse - PRYSE ON JIMMY'S JUMP OFF,
Nosa - Temi Dollface performing Wheatus's "Teenage Dirtbag"
Blink - NOSA - ALWAYS PRAY FOR YOU (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Temi Doll Face -BLINK - OF LIFE FEAT LYNXXX (VIDEO)
SDC -SDC - Feel

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World Marathon Record Holder Patrick Makau Kicks Off World Environment Day

Kenya’s Patrick Makau - the marathon world record holder - officially launched the Ulaanbaatar Marathon today in Mongolia, as part of festivities leading up to World Environment Day (WED) on 5 June.

Makau - a Clean Air Patron for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - flagged off over 400 runners, who made their way past the new skyscrapers and construction sites that dominate the

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Trace TV Wins African Awards

TRACE Urban, the number one urban music channel (325 on DSTV), was voted the “Coolest Music
Channel” for the fourth year in a row by South African youth at the 2013 Sunday Times Generation
Next Awards in Johannesburg.

With over three million readers, The Sunday Times is South Africa’s
largest weekly newspaper.

The ninth Sunday Times Generation Next Awards are the result of an extensive annual

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Actor Mugambi Nthiga Looses It In The Forest

After last week’s sexually explicit episode of “In the Forest”, with the craziest and sexiest Kenyan Big Brother Housemate, Sheila Kwamboka aka Kwambox, Gerald Langiri comes across an unpleasant surprise.


In the tenth episode of the show, Gerald gets to interview Mugambi Nthiga. Watch as Mugambi looses his cool after being bombarded with insulting questions about his sexuality and see why he

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Rita Dominic: Playing A Kenyan Woman Was Memorable!

Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic spoke to the Nigerian Tribune about her new film The Meeting with lead actor, Femi Jacobs.

Asked what was her favourite role, Rita said that playing a Kenyan woman in a yet-to-be-released movie was among her most memorable role.


"Each role in each movie has its own challenges and all have remained memorable. However, the movies, ‘All I have, All I am, The

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Tiri Unveiled Debut Single- Mash Up

Subsahara Entertainment presents their newly signed artist Tiri, who has hit the ground running with her first single, MASH UP.

Her powerful yet sultry vocals blend perfectly with the beat delivering a certified club banger. It’s a feel good party song that’s bound to send people straight to the dance floor.


Produced by heavyweight producer, Kus Ma, this combination of beats and vocals

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