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