By Annette Amondi

Deep in the streets of Soweto a group of four young men are slowing scaling the ladder to realize their dream.

The four, Pascal Charo, Cosmas Nzingu, Harrison Mungai and Zacharia Maacharia make up the acrobatic dance group machete.

Machete was founded by Zacharia Macharia who is a former street kid back in 2015.

Macharia used to train his fellow street kids the art of acrobatics but many fell out of his group after realizing they were not making money but instead entertaining passersby for free.

“On the streets there were so many challenges, no food, being chased by police everyday so I decided to occasionally make myself busy through acrobatics because it is something I have loved since childhood.” Aid Macharia

Macharia soon took up odd jobs and hustled his way out of the streets renting a small space in Kibera’s Soweto area.

Soon he made friends with Cosmas who introduced him to the other three giving rise to machete acrobats as they have come to be known.

The group say the biggest event they have ever featured in was a performance at Sunflower school Kiamaiko.

They have also featured in Maji Maji and Kobole’s upcoming video which will drop on 1st of September.

“We are really excited about this video and hopeful that it will help us realize part of our dream to grow. Machete wants to rise and hopefully this is the beginning of our journey.” Added Macharia

Speaking to Ghetto Radio the group says their talent has helped them stay away from crime as all their time is taken up with practice.

“The youth need to realize their talents and stay commit ed to it because it will bring them blessing. Hard work is also key to growth.” Says  Harrison Mungai

Machete hopes to one day open ‘Machete Talent Academy’ to help young guys realize their dreams.

Machete has struggled to scale their ladder saying one of their biggest challenge has always been uniforms which has cost them so many gigs.

Lower Savanna MCA Nicholas Okumu among other well wishers have pledged to buy them uniforms and instruments.

One can reach them through the mobile number 0704874914.

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By Annette Amondi

Controversial singer Esther Akoth popularly known as Akothee took to Instagram on Tuesday to embarrass an online hater.

Akothee shared the photo of a woman she referred to as Abigail holding a paper bag at the beach calling her out for occasionally leaving negative comments on her posts.

The singer said she decided to visit the woman’s page after receiving lifestyle criticism from the woman.

”Hater of the week goes to Abigael Kv. When I decided to visit a haters page and see what they got hating on my family and my lifestyle. Madam you are there busy standing with plastic bags. Do not wait for NEMA’s wrath because when they catch you, you will have more problems than the ones you have already. This is how you expect me on the beach or next to a pool? Abigael come and carry the fame in sacks,” wrote Akothee

Her fans immediately descended on Abigail giving her a backlash of the year.

Some fans even went on to demand for her Instagram handle so they can take the beef to her page.

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By Annette Amondi

Gospel singer Bahati and his wife Diana Marua are on the receiving end after sharing a video of their baby Heaven getting an ear piercing.

In the video shared on Bahati’s Instagram account, Diana is seen restraining the baby so that she can get the piercing. The baby starts crying immediately after the shot.

‘’Why does your mum have to take you through all this my poor baby? ???? she’s telling me you look prettier than ever so sorry my baby, daddy’s coming to hold you’’ wrote Bahati

The video did not sit well with some fans who went on to ask why the couple couldn’t wait till the child was a little older.

Soon after the online backlash, Diana shared adorable photos of baby Heaven with her earrings in a bid to hit back at critics.

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By Annette Amondi

Tanzanian singer TID has called out fellow singer Harmonize for allegedly neglecting Bongo music and copying Nigerians.

In an interview with DLucas TV, the veteran singer said that Harmonize has been recording his music with international artistes, especially Nigerians rather than focusing at home.

“Unamcheza Mnigeria lisali limoja it means lazima umlipe. Unamlipa mtu wa nje unashindwa kumsaidia mtu wako Uzalendo umekosekana. Come on man hizi sounds za kinigeria nlikuwa sizijui. 2010 zilikuwa hazipo hizi. We were the best African sound, sisi na Wakenya. Ulikuwa unaskia sound ya Bongo flavor na Kenya uko South Africa na wapi tunatamba sisi.” Said TID

He went on to call out the Wasafi records artiste saying he is using popular Nigerian tunes for his songs.

“Imagine sasa hivi namskia Harmonize anacopy My love oh my love oh, where the hell are you going men?, what the hell are you doing? Are you trying to be Nigerian or what? Stick to your roots man. Get out of here”, he added.

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By Annette Amondi

Kenyan rapper King Kaka will lift the Kenyan flag at this year’s Goalkeepers event in New York hosted by Bill and Melinda Gates.

The Gates started the Goalkeepers annual event last year to propel the fight against poverty, inequality and disease.

The conference uses a crop of new leaders from different countries to come up with possible ways that would aid in the fight against some of the world’s most horrid challenges.

This year the conference will be held on the 25 and 26th of September, at Jazz,Lincoln Center in New York City, as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly.

The speakers at this year’s Goalkeepers conference will be Kenya’s King Kaka who will share the platform with some notable names like Ed Sheeran, Trisha Shetty, Bill Gates, Aranya Johar, Graca Machel and David Sengeh.

An excited King Kaka took to social media to share his excitement at being picked as one of the delegates.

“Another win for Kenya, Very excited to be speaking at this year’s Goalkeepers alongside Trisha Shetty, Ed Sheeran, Bill Gates, Aranya Johar, Melinda Gates, Graca Machel, David Sengeh. New York see you in September.” He wrote

At the inaugural event in 2017, a diverse group of global leaders was welcomed for an inspiring day of data, stories and actions. Speakers included Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Barack Obama to Nobel Peace Prize winners Leymah Gbowee and Malala Yousafzai who all shared stories of bold leadership and innovative solutions that are driving progress on the Global Goals.

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By Annette Amondi

Former street couple Sammy ‘Backie’ and Virginia who wowed Kenyans with their amazing transformation photos on Valentine’s Day are expecting their first child.

The two got married on the streets and their love story caught many as they were presented with gifts, got a fully-paid trip to Diani and also got a house where the well-wishers paid a six-month rent.

The two are asking for help once again from well-wishers saying life has not been easy for them.

Following the break of their story, the couple received gifts from Kenyans including a house which Kenyans paid a six month rent for.

According to Sammy the good life was short lived because he had no job and could not fend for his family forcing him to take his wife to the village in Limuru.

“Sai namchapia kwanza aende mushatha kwasababu maneno ni noma. Tulioana, keja tukapata wera ikabaki ikiwa ni ngori. Maisha ikachange mwezi mmoja, sio mwaka mwezi mmoja. Tulisaidiwa infact tulienda na ndenge, sijawai bebwa na ndege tukaenda huko ndiani mambo ika safi lakini ilikuwa kwa muda mfupi haikuwa hio muda yote.” He said

Sammy went on to add that he has been even forced to preach in town to collect money for food.

“Tukalipiwa Nyumba six months wera ikabaki ikiwa ni noma na ni tafash. Ata sometimes napatanga job tao naenda kuhubiri uko unajua ukiwa sufferer unakulia pande zote ndio bibi asilale njaa,” he added.

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By Annette Amondi

If you follow Nyashinski on social media then you are aware that sometimes his inst stories are just full of funny clips and moments.

Nyashinski once made fan of Kenyan cops after the paper bag ban saying they would arrest a peddler simply for carrying his ‘product’ in a paper bag.

Well, Yesterday Shinski was back at it again after he shared a hilarious moment when a fan approached him and asked him to take his photo with Carlifonia’s finest Juacali.

“There is this time, I was standing next to Jua Cali. So, this guy comes, approaches us and he was like Nyash niaje. then he is like I like your songs nikamwambia thanks. Then he took his phone and told me unaeza nipiga picha na Jua Cali?” he said.

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By Annette Amondi

A story of a group of Mombasa residents who scaled a businessman’s wall to get a piece of the Eid Ul Adha meal has gone viral.

The residents of Kizingo, Mombasa scrambled to climb a wall to enter into the compound of a Muslim faithful to be given free food.

Reports however say the residents were not lucky because a county official came to the rescue of the home owner.

The official told the residents that the businessman had nothing to offer them before sending them away.

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By Annette Amondi

Kenyan boy band Sauti Sol and Nyashinski are back with another hit this time asking Kenyans to take a good look at their actions.

The singers combined their prowess to address different issues affecting Kenyans on a daily basis.

In the song ‘Tujiangalie’ the group addresses social, economic and political aspects from an ordinary Kenyan’s point of view.

“Our latest release is about self-reflection. Understanding that our frustrations with society can be tackled by us, as a generation, looking inward and holding ourselves accountable for the role we play. None of us are perfect, none of us are exonerated. Change begins when we all decide to act towards building a world we are proud to live in.” #Tujiangalie ft @realshinski Out now!” said Sauti Sol.

The song also calls on Kenyan youth to hustle for themselves when they are still young instead of bickering on social media.

“Tujiangalie tuko pabaya leo kuliko jana sikio la kufa halisikii dawa tuko kwa twitter tunajibizana, tujiangalie tuko pabaya leo kuliko jana tusipoziba ufa tutajenga kuta, tusake zetu tungali vijana,” goes part of the lyrics

The song which dropped yesterday has impressed Kenyans and has already garnered  a quarter million views on Youtube.

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By Annette Amondi

Luo rapper Vic Mas Luodollar has addressed the rising issue regarding artistes buying YouTube views for their songs.

According to Vicmass buying views is a normal vise both locally and internationally.

This comes amid controversy over Octo’s latest release, Oliel, which garnered over 1 million views in one day, despite Octo having only 66,000 subscribers

“If buying views will put food on his table, then I don’t have a problem with that. Every artiste is buying views, from Nicki Minaj to Jay Z and the rest. It is not new to us. There is a lot people  doing it out here, so let us focus on our circle and leave the rest to the people who are concerned, Nikiona mtu amevaa nguo, sitaki kujua kama ameomba ama ni yake.” He said

He went on saying he wouldn’t care about another artiste’s views but would only focus on his own.

“The same way, if I see someone with a million views per day, I don’t want to know if they bought [them] because those people who are not in the country will not know if they are bought or not,” he added

The artiste however maintains that he wouldn’t buy views because it took him ten years to build his brand. He also added that he doesn’t care if Octo bought the views or not because he has good content.

“I wouldn’t buy views and that is why it took me 10 years to build my brand and there is no one who doesn’t know I can deliver and that is what will sell my music. It is my work to build myself from the mistakes I make rather than lying to myself that I am dope while I am not. I will never buy views. Octopizzo is my mentor and if he will buy views for his videos I would be happy because has good visuals and audio. No one can compete his work.” He said

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By Annette Amondi

Months after both Vera and her then bae Otile Brown took to social media to blast Chipukeexy over a bad joke on his show, the comedian has finally responded.

Chipukeezy was hosting fellow comedian Karis who poked fun at Vera and Otile on Chiupukeezy’s Ebru TV show.

The skit  did not sit well with Otile and Vera who fired back at him.

“Clout chasing is not bad, mock me and my music but don’t diss my woman for likes, that’s disrespectful this sh*t ain’t even funny. Don’t expect us to be cool after you do sh* like this,” wrote Otile

The comedian had remained silent all the while only to open up recently saying the attack on Otile was not personal.

“I hope this is the last time we will be talking about you on air bro. It’s not personal, ni hali ya maisha, ni kipindi tu tunapanga,”Chipukeezy said

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By Annette Amondi

About two months after the arrival of his son, gospel singer Daddy Owen has finally opened up about the challenges he faced during his baby’s delivery.

The singer says his son was born five weeks early after a scan showed that his wife needed to go for an emergency delivery.

He says his wife had been complaining of labor-like pain despite the fact that her due date was not almost.

“The biggest challenge was after the last check with the doctor, just before booking the hospital for delivery. The doctor told us to go for a scan because my wife said she was in pain, yaani kama labour pain, yet her due date was not near. We went for the scan and the results showed that the cord was around the baby’s neck…’’ he said

Owen says he was so stressed about the whole condition but decided to rush his wife to the hospital for the emergency delivery.

“The doctor said for a very long time he has had such cases, and those kids ended up dying. I was so stressed about losing my son. I decided to ask the doctor what the reason could be, and he said there is no documented reason,” he added

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By Annette Amondi

Tanzanian video vixen and Diamond Platnumz’s baby mama Hamisa Mobeto says she would not hesitate to marry Diamond if he asked her.

While on an interview with a Tanzanian media house Hamisa says she desires to get married to the bongo artist and wishes he would ask for her hand in marriage.

“Ndiyo nitakubali ingawa wapo wanaume wengi tu ambao wamekuja kutaka kutoa posa lakini kuoana na mtu mnatakiwa muwe na ‘chemistry’ moja, mimi na Diamond tushakuwa na mtoto, lakini nina mwingine pia kama alivyo yeye,” she said

When asked if she is not worried about Diamond’s philandering ways, the petite lass says she is not focused on his past.

“Makosa yapo lakini hayo naweza kuyaangalia mbele lakini siyo kwa sasa, kama ni mtu mwenye nia njema na mimi ataonekana,” said Mobetto

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By Annette Amondi

Eastleigh’s youth will be treated to an ultimate jam session on Saturday 25th when Eastleigh’s fastest rising artiste Okudo Deezoh will be droping his brand new mixtape.

The event which will take place at FHOK Youth center in Eastleigh will also mark the release of the singer’s second single from the mixtape, Take it.

“having come from a drug infested and crime filled Eastleigh area, I have managed to impact the youths positively through talent in music by speaking about the life every youth goes through.  Eastleigh usilie is composed of 15 tracks, songs that are inspired by some great life-changing daily events in my life.” Says the 25 year old artiste

The event will also be attended by some of Eastleigh’s finnest, Kaleb Singa and DJ Katta of Ghetto Radio.

Fans will only have to part with a damange of Kes.150 to attend the event which promises a thrilling experience.

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By Annette Amondi

Ghetto radio morning show presenter Nicholas Cheruiyot popularly known as King Kafu is will tomorrow 25th August visit Industrial area prison under his Mfungwa ni Binadamu initiative.

The visit will kick off the third phase of his charity initiative towards prisoners.

Through his Mfungwa ni binadamu initiative, King Kafu aims at inspiring reform among prisoners in a bid to steer them from crime.

“I want to visit all prisons across the country to inspire change among prisoners especially those who are set to be released. I want them to know that there’s life away from crime. I also want them to know that someone still sees them as human.” He said during a previous interview

Kafu, a reformed thug, says he is glad his life took a different turn simply because someone believed in him.

In 2016, Kafu visited Lang’ata women’s prison to speak change and bring hope to the  female prisoners.

Kafu has been working tirelessly seeking donations from well wishers to ensure the visit is a success.

It is howver not too late to support the initiative and those who wish to bring in their donations can still do so at Ghetto Radio Offices on Park Road, Ngara or join him at Industrial area prison on Saturday 25th August.

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By Annette Amondi

Former NTV presenter Kobi Kihara has found herself in the wrong side of KOT after she lifted a photo on pineterst and posted it as her own.

Kobi had posted a photo of a salad dish on her Instagram account with the caption “I make a badass salad.”

KOT quickly noticed that she had plagiarized the image and called her out on it.

The incident has given rise to a Kobi Kihara challenge where different KOT members are using their wishfull thoughts to portray a perfect life.

The former Better Living host has not yet responded to the hash tag that is now trending in Kenya.

Kenyans realized Kobi had stolen the image from twitter after radio host Shaffie Weru commented on the photo.

“I saw the same piece on @pinterest didn’t realize it was your recipe” wrote Shaffie

KOT has havily descended on her even as she remains mute regarding the story.

Read some of the comments below.

How Kenyans have jumped on that #KobyCatChallenge #kobikiharachallenge like woooow from Muthuruwa Mpaka Thome… pic.twitter.com/XTfwXUl8iV

— #TeamShaffie (@ShaffieWeru) August 24, 2018

DCI should investigate Kobi Kihara. Her thievery gene is so pronounced. #KobiKiharaChallenge pic.twitter.com/86nU971lUX

— #FreeBobiWine (@TheAlmuran) August 24, 2018

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By Annette Amondi

News of their comeback having spread like wild fire, GidiGidi Majimaji took to Kisumu city to thrill their fans years after their hiatus from the music scene.

Radio personality Maina Kageni did not want to be left out and took a flight to Kisumu tro go watch them in concert once again.

The duo was performing at Kisumu sports ground last night courtesy of Safaricom’s Twaweza Live.

Maina jetted into Kisumu on Friday 24^th and even spent time with the duo before their live performance.

The radio personality even took time to enjoy an amazing rehearsal session with the duo as they prepared for the big event.

The duo was last seen together during their public appearance at the Kenya at fifty celebrations back in 2013 prior to which they had not hit the stage in fifteen years.

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By Annette Amondi

Ghetto radio presenter King Kafu on Saturday August 25^th visited the Nairobi remand at Industrial area to encourage inmates and champion reform among prisoners.

The visit comes just days after inmates at the Industrial Area Remand Prison went on a hunger strike in protest over ill treatment by prison authorities

King Kafu and gospel artiste Juliani spoke to the inmates encouraging them and giving them hope of a better life outside the prison gates.

Kafu teamed up with Juliani’s Hip Hop city, Ghetto radio crew, Kayaba single mothers association among other organizations to provide some necessities to the inmates.

Under his Mfungwa ni binadamu initiative, Kafu intends to visit all prisons across the country counseling and giving hope to inmates.

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By Annette Amondi

Legendary Kenyan hip hop group Gidi Gidi Maji Maji on Saturday reunited after a 16 years long break for an electrifying show in Kisumu.

The hip-hop duo are among pioneers in the Kenyan hip hop scene having shaped Kenya’s urbane music and dominated the airwaves in the early 2000s.

Julius Owino (Maji Maji) and Joseph Oyoo (Gidi Gidi) took the stage by storm at the Twaweza Live tour in the Western Region.

Fans were thrilled with some of the duo’s famous hits leaving them singing along word for word.

From Atoti, Unbwogable to Ting’ Badi Malo, the crowd sang along with artistes who were joined on stage by Jabali Africa on the drums.

So could this be the return of the legends? Guess we’ll have to wait and see.

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By Annette Amondi

Zari Hassan decided to leave team mafisi thirsty this past weekend after she decided to showcase her twerking prowess.

Zari was out clubbing with some of her friends when she captured a video of her dancing skills on her Instagram live.

Zari who was seated at a table full of alcohol decided to shake her dearie as her friend recorded the whole thing.

Watch the video below.

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