Born Mark Anthony Myrie on 15 July 1973 in Kingston Jamaica, Buju Banton is one of the most celebrated reggae artistes worldwide.

The 46 year old Jamaican legend was born and raised in a poor neighborhood known as Salt Lane.

So why the name Buju Banton? Buju is a nickname that the singer received from his mother as a child while Banton is a Jamaican word that refers to someone who is a respected storyteller.

The singer chose the name Banton as a tribute to Burro Banton a dancehall reggae deejay who was popular in the mid-1980s and 1990s and whom Buju admired so much. Buju emulated Burro’s rough vocals and forceful delivery, developing his own distinctive style

Buju’s mother was a street vendor, while his father worked as a laborer at a tile factory. Buju is the youngest of fifteen children.

Buju is one of the most popular musicians in Jamaican history, having major chart success in 1992, with “Bogle” and “Love me Browning”, both massive hits in Jamaica.

Controversy erupted over “Love Me Browning” which spoke of Banton’s penchant for brown-skinned women: “Mi love my car mi love my bike mi love mi money and ting, but most of all mi love mi browning.” Some accused Banton of denigrating the beauty of darker skinned black women. In response, he released “Love Black Woman,” which spoke of his love for dark-skinned beauties: “Mi nuh Stop cry, fi all black women, respect all the girls dem with dark complexion”. 1992 was also an explosive year for Buju as he broke Bob Marley’s record for the greatest number of #1 singles in a year.

In March 2003, Banton released Friends for Life, which featured more sharply political songs, including “Mr. Nine”, an anti-gun song that was a hit in Jamaica’s dancehalls as well as internationally.

In December 2009, Buju was charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession of more than five kilograms of cocaine.

A six-day trial in Tampa, Florida was declared a mistrial on 27 September 2010, after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision he was later released on a bond.

On 22 February 2011, Banton was found guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five or more kilograms of cocaine, possession of a firearm  and using communication wires to facilitate a drug-trafficking offense. He was found not guilty on the charge of attempted possession of five kilograms or more of cocaine. Four months later, he was sentenced to ten years and one month in a federal prison for the cocaine trafficking conviction.

Buju was released from prison in December 2018 after serving a seven years out of the ten year sentence.

On March 16^th 2019, Buju hit the stage for the first time since his release.

The concert dubbed ‘Long walk to Freedom’ kick started Buju’s tour since his release and as a sign that fans had long waited for his return, Buju filled up the Jamaica National Stadium.

The concert saw some big names like Wayne Marshall, Ghost, LUST, Buju’s son Jahazeil Myrie and Cocoa Tea whose performance was greatly enhanced by an impromptu cameo from rising star, Koffee give an electric performance.

He has since performed at the Kensington Oval in Barbados as part of his tour.

The reggae legend will be performing at the Kenyan coast on New Year’s Eve.

To get tickets to Buju Banton’s Long walk to Freedom Kenyan edition you can dial *229*99# or click the link below.

https://mookh.com/event/nrgwave-festival-nye

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At the time when Mark Anthony Myrie popularly known as Buju Banton was sentenced to ten years in prison, he had everything going on well for him.

The singer had just bagged a grammy award for the best album for his album ‘Before the dawn’ which was released on September 28th 2010.

However his incarceration brought a taint in his then budding relationship with his wife Nina Atalah and son music producer Markus Myrie.

It is not clear when Buju and Nina tied the knot but word is that the two were a very inseparable item until when Buju was sentenced to ten years in prison.

While Buju was serving his sentence at the McRae Correctional Facility in Georgia, USA, his alleged wife Nina decided she was not going to wait for him to come back home and decided to move on with Ghanaian football star Asamoa Gyan.

The lady was even blamed for the football star’s separation from his wife Gifty after she was spotted in the company of the footballer on several occasions.

On the other Hand Markus Myrie also seemed to have held a huge grudge on his dad following his incarceration.

When he was released late last year, Buju and his son Markus had an argument that spilled over on social media.

Following the altercation, Markus posted some disrespectful sentiments on his Insta stories directing his anger towards his dad, Buju.

Sometime in March 2019, Markus Myrie made a report to the Constant Spring police following an alleged altercation with his father.

The alleged incident is said to have taken  place at Buju Banton’s Carlyle Avenue recording studio in St Andrew.

A week later Markus wrote another online post terming his dad as a ‘Bad Father’

In his statement he said he still loves his dad despite the constant bad blood they have both harbored.

“My only disappointment is the undelivered expectation of a father who refuses to see fatherhood as more than just a tittle and financial support. Your absence has nothing to do with prison and you know that. Still I forgive you regardless. I hope one day you decide to be a better father.Don’t do it for me. Do it for my siblings who are suffering emotionally.” he wrote

Markus then went on to reveal that the altercation was misreported then asked his fans to pray for the Myrie family.

“When you love people you tell them the truth regardless of repercussions. For example this ridiculous altercation. Many of you think you know the situation but remember you were not there and he is my father not yours. I ask you to keep the family in your prayers as will I. I love you @bujuofficial.” he added

Buju Banton will be ushering in the new year with a major concert set to go down at Mombasa sports  club on 31st December 2019.

To get your ticket simply dial *229*99# or click the link below.

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As the world ushered in 2020, the entertainment industry was very hus hush especially because a host of artistes were busy paper chasing at different new year’s eve gigz.

However a handful of celebrities made it to the headlines and here is the list of those who left tongues wagging.

1. Betty Kyallo

Media personality Betty Kyallo shared a pot on social media narrating how the year 2019 was a tough one for her after her daughter was admitted in the ICU.

In her post, Kyallo revealed that her daughter Ivanna in 2019 diagnosed with a condition known as ADEM (acute disseminated encephalomyelitis) which affected baby Ivanna’s brain and spinal cord.

The media personality went on to add that her daughter was later admitted to the ICU and managed to pull through.

“Early this year my sweet lovely daughter Ivanna was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. It was marked by a sudden widespread attack of inflammation in the Brain and spinal cord called ADEM (acute disseminated encephalomyelitis)Basically this disease damages the protective coating of the nerve fibers called myelin that act as conducters to all muscles for basic human functionality. What this means is that one day my beautiful four year old daughter stopped walking, soon stopped talking, soon stopped eating soon was so drowsy couldn’t keep her eyes open and thereafter went into a deep coma that she had to be taken to ICU and put on life suppport for a whole month.  For the Larger part of her diagnosis doctors couldn’t even figure out what was wrong with her. We did numerous tests looking at every organ and blood but for a long time of hospitalization in Nairobi Hospital Children’s ward we couldn’t find it. All the while she kept deteriorating every day losing one function after another. Today she could talk the next day she couldn’t make a sentence. Etc. Thanks to God and the brilliant doctors that were so kind and gracious in their work and how they diligently treated my daughter especially Dr Ismail primary ICU pediatric carer for my daughter, the overall lead Neurologist carer Dr Oyatsi and ICU nurses, Ward doctors and nurses we finally found a name to what was eating her. ADEM. As a mother this was my lowest time, I was crushed every day seeing my daughter wasting away and Couldn’t do anything. Full post on my Verified Facebook Fan page BETTY KYALLO. SHE IS FULLY HEALED. AMEN!” she wrote

However fellow Media personality Ken Mijungu  took issue with the fact that Betty Kyallo did not credit her ex husband Dennis Okari for being their for their daughter when she was unwell.

According to Mijungu both him and Okari were by baby Ivanna’s bedside every single day she was unwell.

His post triggered another reaction from both Betty’s sister Mercy Kyallo and the media personality who told him to keep the negativity to himself.

2. Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Veteran South African singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka made headlines following allegations that she was deported from Uganda where she was meant to perform on New Year’s eve.

According to reports, the singer was allegedly deported over visa issue.

She however came out to refute the allegations saying that she left Uganda because of some issues that had not been sorted for her gig.

“After reading all this I don’t know if I should just laugh or cry. All I am asking for is pls stop hate speech and fake news. What is this world coming to? If I was deported would they buy me a business class ticket. Nooooo they just put u on the plane…now you know,” she wrote on Tiwtter

Police In Uganda however issued a statement saying the singer was deprted because she entered the country on an ordinary Visa intead of a work visa.

Police spokesperson Fred Enanga noted Chaka Chaka landed in Uganda on an ordinary visa instead of a work visa.

“This is to inform the public that a security task team with close coordination with immigration officials has this afternoon escorted Ms Mhinga Yvonne, popularly known as Chaka Chaka to Entebbe International airport, where she boarded her next immediate flight to South Africa, via Kigali,” he said

Yvonne had been invited to perform at the Buganda Kingdom’s annual end of the year concert, popularly known as Enkuka.

3. Zari Hassan

On Thursday netizens had a chance to see for the first time Zari’s alleged Hubby King Bae.

In July 2019, Zari hinted that she had a secret wedding to her lover whom she only identified as King Bae.

Fans have been anxiously waiting for her to reveal the face of the man who keeps her warm but she has  managed to keep it a secret saying that King Bae is not on social media.

However on Thursday, in a short insta story which was later deleted Zari revealed the face of a certain mystery man that fans believe is King Bae.

The man in question is non other than, Cedric Anthony Fourie, a South African businessman.

Away from Zari Hassan’s relationship, her eldest son Pinto Ntale has been named as the official heir of Ivan Ssemwanga’s properties following a family meeting that was held in Kayunga District Nakaliro village, the ancestral home of the late Ivan Don.

The decesion finally settles a long bloody standoff between the socialite and her late hubby Ivan Semwanga’s family on who should inherit the late Ivan’s properties.

The clan settled on Pinto as the true heir during the clans meeting which was attended by Zari and tow of her sons Raphael Junior and Dido Seemwanga aka LilQ Quincy.

4. Harmonize

Bongo star Harmonize angered his fans after he failed to perform at the much hyped NRGwave concert in Mombasa.

The singer was meant to curtain raise for Nigerian singer Burna boy who was the main star of the event.

The singer allegedly failed to perform after organizers of the gig failed to follow through on theor signed agreement.

According to his Manager Jembe ni Jembe, organizers failed to pay his artiste the remaining balance as earlier agreed making it hard for him to show up on stage and entertain revelers who had turned up in large numbers.

“Was not paid in full. Am very sorry…The fans wanted to see Harmonize. They messed. Hawakuwa wamejipanga, they were collecting from the gate to come pay us the balance.” The manager said

5. Diamond Platnumz

While his former signee Harmonize did not have an ‘oh- so good’ start of the year, Wasafi records CEO Diamond Platnumz found himself treated to a King’s arrival ahead of his gig in Kigoma.

In the middle of his performance,  Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli made a surprise phone call to Diamond Platnumz commending him for flying high the Bongo flag and being a good role model in the industry.

The Head of State, disclosed that he had wished to attend Diamond’s concert and be part of history as the musician celebrated ten years of his music career.

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It is said that nothing ever stays hidden from Kenyan’s on Twitter aka KOT detectives.

KOT have now unveiled Betty Kyallo’s man whom she has been keeping a secret for almost a year now.

This comes Just a day after media personality Ken Mijungu had an online fall out with Betty and revealed that her Somali bae was also at her daughter’s bedside when she was unwell.

“Betty be honest, Okari and even Naomi were there for Ivanna from the day we learnt of her illness and were by her side day and night. At Nairobi hospital Betty blocked my access to the ward cubicle where Ivanna was only allowing Dennis in. I stayed by the glass doors from 11am to 2pm watching Ivanna who I must say was very sick. Okari remained inside all that while with Betty and was joined later by Betty’s mum and sister Gloria. I understood her action because it was about the baby. I left at about 2pm. For every single day that followed from that day on Okari was at the hospital day and night with his daughter, To deliberately paint him as irresponsible is immoral my friend. You don’t have to correct the impression you have created because the Somali guy is by your side but at-least be honest” wrote Mijungu

Under the hash tag #TheSomaliGuy KOT are now convinced Betty Kyallo’s man is none other that Alinur Mohamed, an aspiring politician.

Check out the photos of the mystery man below:

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Ugandan socialite and business woman Zari Hassan has been forced to break her silence after netizens revealed that her alleged hubby is gay.

On Friday, online detectives unearthed South African business man Cedric Anthony Fourie as Zari’s alleged King Bae.

On Thursday in a short ins-live video Zari gave fans a glimpse of her mysterious man for the first time.

Hours after Zari’s video online detectives unearthed his identity as Cedric Anthony a South African businessman and actor.

However as ladies were left drooling over the man online detectives then unearthed another bombshell.

Zari’s alleged hubby is now being accused of being gay after a series of photos of him hanging out with a Gay South African socialite surfaced online.

Cedric was also part of the cast of a reality tv show dubbed ‘Lasizwe’ based around a young gay South African Man.

Zari has been forced to come to Cedric’s defense and is now asking Netizens to stop stalking he South African actor.

“May I request that we stop following Cedric’s moves. It is out of line with the level of stalking you are doing. I am your person not him. Let us not cross the line,” She said

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Bongo sensation Diamond Platnumz has once again been rocked with cheating allegations.

Over the weekend, Diamond was on the trending platforms after news broke that he is cheating on Tanasha with a lady only identified as Rose.

A series of tabloids in Tanzania cautioned Tanasha to watch out because Diamond is back to his philandering ways.

Following the news, Tanasha Donna has been forced to shut down the rumors saying that her relationship with Diamond is unbreakable.

She also went on to add that the stories were just being peddled gossip sites seeking clicks.

“Don’t spread with your mouth, what your eyes didn’t see. Rumors are dumb as the people who believe them and as fake as the people who start them,” she said

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On Friday KOT unveiled the face alleged to be media personality Betty Kyallo’s alleged boyfriend.

In a series of tweets, the man identified as Alinur Mohamed found himself trending with KOT saying that he is dating the TV siren.

Under the hash tag #TheSomaliGuy KOT shared a series of phots of the aspiring politician linking him to Betty Kyallo.

After hitting the trending streets, Alinur was forced to break his silence refuting the allegations that he is dating Betty Kyallo.

The aspiring Politician revealed that he has a family and asked KOT to respect his space and that of both Betty and Dennis Okari.

“The information being spread around lacks facts and is being spread by individuals who have malicious personal interests. My happiness doesn’t come from other people’s misfortune. It’s important that Kenyans know the Truth. I have a Family that I love so much. I am therefore asking those purporting that I am the mysterious Somali Guy to have some respect for my family, Betty Kyallo’s family, Dennis Okari and myself. Please I am not the Somali Guy.” he wrote

His response comes days after Media personality Ken Mijungu in an online post revealed that there was a certain Somali guy who was by Betty’s side when her daughter fell ill last year.

Betty be honest, Okari and even Naomi were there for Ivanna from the day we learnt of her illness and were by her side day and night. At Nairobi hospital Betty blocked my access to the ward cubicle where Ivanna was only allowing Dennis in. I stayed by the glass doors from 11am to 2pm watching Ivanna who I must say was very sick. Okari remained inside all that while with Betty and was joined later by Betty’s mum and sister Gloria. I understood her action because it was about the baby. I left at about 2pm. For every single day that followed from that day on Okari was at the hospital day and night with his daughter, To deliberately paint him as irresponsible is immoral my friend. You don’t have to correct the impression you have created because the Somali guy is by your side but at-least be honest” wrote Mijungu

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Sauti Sol’s lead singer Bien Aime Baraza’s girlfriend Chiki Kuruka left tongues wagging after posting a semi nude photo online.

The photo shared on Instagram on Monday, elicited mixed reactions especially from online trolls.

According to a section of netizens, they felt that the photo was just aother attention seeking stunt but the radio lass made sure to give them more to speak about.

“I love your dance gal but I loathe this” wrote one troll

To which Chiki responded saying that she will continue to champion self love despite negative comments.

“I’m sorry my back is so offensive lol. Never mind. I’ll actually stick to what I’ve always done which is teaching self love, confidence and freedom to be who the hell you want to be. You be you boo, but I’ll continue to be me” she responded

Another online troll asked the radio presenter why she did not get married in 2019 yet she got engaged.

“There was an engagement somewhere in the previous decade.” Asked the troll

“@Cataleianeymar and there was also open-minded women somewhere there too? Maybe they will both make a return this decade.” Responded chiki

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Hours after Diamond Platnumz’s girlfriend Tanasha Donna came out to discredit his latest cheating rumors, the story has taken another turn.

The singer was rocked with fresh cheating scandal for the better part of the weekend.

A series of online blogs in Tanzania alleged that the WCB ceo has been cheating on Tanasha from the time she was pregnant with their son.

A video has now surfaced online showing  Diamond enjoying a good time with the alleged side chick.

The two were cozying up to each other while enjoying the breeze on a Yacht in the company of friends and WCB records signee Rayvanny.

On Monday Tanasha came out to term the sites a rumor mongers adding that her relationship with Diamond is unbreakable.

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Socialite turned business woman Vera Sidika finally gave her fans a rare glimpse of her dad on social media.

On Monday as Vera’s dad was turning a year old, she took to Instagram to share moment of how they marked her dad’s birthday.

In a series of posts on her Insta stories, Vera shared a short video capturing her dad goofing around with her.

Vera also suprised her dad with a Manchester United themed cake as he turned a year old.

“I’m a daddy’s girl …Happy Birthday Dad. I love you,” shared Vera Sidika.

For the longest time the socialite has always kept her family a closely guarded secret only occasionally sharing her mum.

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Media personality Betty Kyallo has received an open love letter from an online crash.

The Lad identified as Newton Mungai has taken to social media to profess his love for the TV siren.

According to Newton who claims he is a blogger, he has been in love with Betty for a while now and would like to be her only man.

“Dear kyalo i have come to realize you’re the most beautiful lady in the media industry. My attention was drawn by subsequent consistent crazy photos you post on the social media. What gives me hope: you’ve never posted with a man.” he wrote

He goes on to narrate how he has not been in a relationship for a while and would like to settle down with Betty.

“I have never been in a relationship for the past few years and i believe that we are very well suited to be life partners. I know you love me but the decision of spending the entire lifetime together would be enough for you. So take your time and only then give me an answer. I would be waiting desperately and would respect whatever decision you take in the end.” He concludes

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Tv presenter Willis Raburu’s wife Maryaprude has broken her silence after word broke that they lost their unborn child.

In a series of posts, Maryaprude said that she feels God failed her in her time of need.

She went on to narrate how so many people have been encouraging her by telling her to about God but they do not understand the magnitude of her pain.

“Everyone is so quick to tell me about God… What they don’t know is that every way I knew Him was tested and He didn’t prove Himself. So as they say you should know God for yourself, I now can say, I don’t know Him. And I don’t think I want to know him coz He left me when I needed him the most,” she wrote

Last week, Willis Raburu revealed on social media that they had a still birth and announced that he will be taking a media break to mourn.

“Over the past few days my heart has been shattered and torn in to several pieces. The pain I have felt has been immeasurable and one that words fail to aptly capture. It has left me with several questions and literally reset my outlook on life. I may not be able to share the full extent of it all but I cannot bear it alone. I am therefore going to be taking a short break from work and my duties on @1010fanpage @citizentvkenya @hothappyhour and @hot96fmkenya to allow for my wife and I to get through the motions, God called our little baby angel home. We got into labor but there was some complications and a clot so we pushed out a still birth. My heart is completely broken. She is such a beautiful baby, now she is a beautiful angel. We were all waiting for a baby but God called her home. My angel Adana is on the other side now looking over us and we will do her proud,”  he  said

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Veteran Bongo singer Godfrey Tumaini popularly known as Dudubaya has been banned from ever participating in Music.

The decision was shared by the Tanzanian government through its Music Regulatory Body (BASATA).

According to a report by the regulatory body, the decision to deregister and Dudubaya from involving himself in any music related activities was reached after failed to honor it’s summons.

The singer was ordered to present himself to the BASATA headquarters over violation of social media regulations and use of vulgar language towards fellow celebrities in Bongo Flava.

“Msanii Godfrey Tumaini anatakiwa kufika BASATA. Baraza limesikitishwa na kauli zisizokuwa na maadaili wala staha kupitia video fupi zilizorushwa kwenye mitandao ya kijamii zikimuonesha Msannii Godfresy Tumaini akitoa lugha zisizo na maadili. Hivyo Baraza linamtaka Msanii huyo kufika bila kukosa ofisi za BASATA zilizopo Ilala. Kwa Mahojiano Zaidi” reads part of the letter

Dudubaya however failed to honor the summon thus the decision to ban from the music industry.

“Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa (BASATA) ambalo ni msimamizi wa Sanaa nchi limefutia usajili wa Msanii Godfrey Tumaini aka Dudubya kutokujihisisha na shughuli zozot za sanaa kuanzia leo tarehe 07/01/2019. BASATA imechukua hatua hiyo baada ya msanii huyo kukiuka wito wa Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa ambao ulimtaka kufika BASATA kwa mujubu wa sharia na Kanunu za Baraza. Baraza linatoa onyo kwa Taasisi, Kampuni na mtu yeyote kutofanya kazi ya Sanaa na msanii huyu” read part of the statement

The singer has been on the wrong side of BASATA since last year May when he mocked the late Clouds Fm CEO Ruge Mutahaba.

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Kenyan singer Stevo Simple boy has come out to accuse bongo Star Harmonize of stealing his song.

According to Simple boy Harmonize’s latest jam ‘Hainistui’ whiche was released on 3rd was lifted from his song Inauma but itabidi uzoee’ featuring Byzzo the baddest.

According to a post on social media, fans reached out to Simple boy after Harmonize’s song dropped telling him that the bongo star had lifted his work.

Simple boy also says that he has not received any communication from Harmonize’s management requesting to use their song.

“Hata mimi nimeshinda kupigiwa simu natumiwa matexts mafans wanasema ngoma yetu ya ‘inauma but itabidi uzoee’ imeibwa na harmonize bana. Na kutoka si tuupload hiyo ngoma hakuna mtu yeyote amewahi tuomba ruhusa kutumia hiyo ngoma hata tumeongea na management yetu tumewauliza kama kuna communication imefanyika but wamesema hakuna tho wanaendelea kuchunguza. So venye si tuko hapa hatujui anything na hakuna mtu alituomba ruhusa,” said Byzzo

Harmonize used the words ‘inauma ila itabidi wazoee’  towards the end of his ‘Hainistui’ song and it is the that statement that has ignited the controversy.

The singer is yet to respond to the allegations by simple boy.

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Rapper King Kaka has angered netizens on social media after showing support for Nyali Member of parliament Mohamed Ali.

The member of parliament tweeted a series of photos of the newly constructed girls’ school in Nyali which is the first of its kind in the area.

“The first girls sec school in nyali constituency (mla leo) since independence opening its doors on 13th jan 2020.  #mjinganimimi,’ moha tweeted accompanied by the photos below.” He wrote

Netizens however took issue with the fact that the parliamentarian decided to name the school after himself.

Rapper King Kaka on the other hand commended Ali for a job well done, something that his fans did not take lightly.

“Good job mweshimiwa” tweeted King Kaka

According to a section of online users, they did not understand why King Kaka was comending Mohamed Ali for something he is obligated to do.

“We Kaka you need time out…what’s good about an MP doing what he’s elected to do? What’s good about naming a public school after himself? Incase of doubt refer to Ken Okoth’s similar school, na uwache ujinga” wrote one user

“@King Kaka Umechoma sana with that name… Alafu now we’re congratulating these characters for actually doing what they overpay themselves to do? Anyway #ujinga ndio excess Kenya.”

“Sarcasm at its best… ”

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At the beginning of 2019, a lot of Kenyan artistes were an angry lot mainly for what they termed as lack of airplay.

Led by rapper Khaligraph Jones and music producer cum singer Naiboi, Kenyan artistes created a social media wave under the hashtag #playke music.

The artistes argued that they have not been receiving airplay from local media houses as well as Kenyan deejays.

At one point Khaligraph Jones even offered to fund Kenyan presenters to a trip to Nigeria to go verify whether they play Kenyan music as much as Nigerian music was being played in Kenya.

The #PlayKE wave was so massive that it got the attention of Tanzanian artistes and producers.

Wasafi Records management went on to argue  that they have never once complained when Kenyan music is played in Tanzania nor when Kenyan artistes perform in their country.

The main trigger of the wave was the fact that Nigerian and Bongo music had rocked Kenyan airwaves so much that our own artistes struggled to even get requests from fans.

Then came Mid 2019 when a new wave just crept in to cleanse the Play Kenyan music debate. The wave in question, a new genre of Kenyan music dubbed ‘Gengetone’ a style of music that had not been done before on these soils.

Some may argue that Gengetone was adapted from a style dubbed ‘Genge’ which is mainly associated with one of Kenya’s baddest rappers Juacali.

Gengetone hit not only the clubs but also the airwaves and mainly because of its ability to make you jiggle even when you have no clue what the artistes are singing about.

Tunes like Lamba Lolo,  Wainame, Queen B, Pandana, Figa, Rieng among others were the most played songs in 2019.

Even the veterans behind the #PlayKE were a happy lot at the rise of gengetone.

Juacali, Octopizzo and even Khaligraph Jones (Even though the project was never released) worked with the new kids on the block to propel this new music genre.

In a previous interview with Naiboi, he was happy that the new genre has gotten a huge backing and is receiving airplay.

He however maintained that he will keep on fighting for Kenyan content to be played locally.

“There is a change, there are TV and Radio stations I never thought would play Kenyan music but now they have them on rotation. I’ve always wondered why they don’t play any Kenyan, are they trying to say that those who play Kenyan are crazy? Yes there’s change but you can best believe I am not done with this fight.” He said

As much as Gengetone is loved, it has been hit with controversy in equal measure.

Many argue that the fast-beats genre is too vulgar and promotes immorality and this even resulted into the shot life of some gengetone hits.

Late 2019, Ethic Crew (The godfathers of Gengetone, if you may) released a song dubbed Tarimbo, whose lyrics were termed offensive and many argued that it promotes rape.

Moral cop Ezekiel Mutua ordered that the song be pulled down from Youtube on grounds of immorality. This wasn’t the only blow the group suffered in 2019, their song ‘Figa’ was also pulled down from Youtube over copyright allegations. The group lifted the beats to the song from Dutch singer’s  Puri, Jhorrmountain and  Adje track dubbed  Coño.

Gengetone has managed to keep rocking Kenyan airwaves since its birth but many still argue that the genre will wash out very fast because of the all too familiar beats.

So will Gengetone do for Kenya what Dancehall did for Jamaica? Time will tell…

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Kenyan singers Avril and Naiboi were on each other’s necks on social media, after Naiboi posted a video asking fans to name one female artiste they would love to seem him work with.

In the video, Naiboi requested his fans to name a female artiste they long to see him collabo with but requested fans not to mention Avril.

“Mmekuwa mkisema Naiboi anafanya collabo na maboy sana, mnaeza taka nifanye ngoma na female artiste mgani mdeadly mwenye mnabelieve vibe yangu na yake zinaeza endana lemme know anyone mwenye mnafeel anaeza but nisiskie mse anasema Avril. No Avril kwa comment, just keeping it real. 2020 ni mwaka wa kutesa, si waka wa makasiriko so hapo kwa comment remember no Avril,” said Naiboi

Avril then commented on the video asking Naiboi how bitter he was that he has held a grudge for two years.

She also went on to clapback at Naiboi saying she’d hate to be his lady.

“ heeeeeeee just got tagged in this!! Duuude kwani nilibreak heart yako aje?? Tweny tweny haitaki makasiriko za 2018, holding on for two years??!!! Gaaaaai. I’d hate to be your chic .. forgive AND forget mschew ” she wrote.

Naiboi who maintained that he will be keeping it real in 2020 went ahead to tell off Avril following her remarks.

“@theavieway that’s why u have ur own IG account, enda uandike hizi vitu huko…ps thats why ua not my Girlfriend,” responded Naiboi.

The two have not been in good terms since Avril refused  to be part of Naiboi’s 2n1 project back in 2018.

In a past interview, Naiboi said that he had asked Avril to be part of the 2n1 clebrity video but the sassy singer did not respond and never gave him an explanation.

Later, Avril argued that at the time she was expectant and was not able to work on the project.

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Celebrity couple Size 8 and Deejay Mo finally unveiled their son’s face to their fans for the first time.

In a post shared by Size 8 on instagram, fans for the first time had a chance to catch a glimpse of baby Muraya Junior.

Size 8 pained a sweet message thanking God for her son while at the same time remembering the baby she lost at the end of 2018.

“HALLELUJAH!!!! MY MIRACLE!!! @muraya.jnr …… God gave me a prophetic word when I just lost my previous pregnancy i was so depressed but God told me He shall bless @djmokenya and I with a baby boy and His survival will show His power. Look 1 year down the line despite the challenges the promise came to pass……………God u truly are faithful faithful to the end!!!! The road may be difficult but hold on to faith!!!!! God is still moving still proving just how great He is!!!!! The power of Jehovah all over this photo!!!!” she wrote

Her post comes just a day after she penned an emotional message to aspiring mums

“You see me pose with my kids but you don’t have children never look down on yourself and don’t allow negative talk from people put you down. Know that Jesus is the greatest treasure more than having children more than gold. As you wait for your promise of a child know that you are already too blessed as long as you have JESUS!!!! Smile now dance for you have the greatest
Treasure “IF ALL I HAVE IS JESUS I HAVE SOMETHING MORE THAN GOLD I WILL TELL IT TO THE WORLD JESUS IS MORE THAN GOLD!!!!!” YEEEEEEEPPPPPYYYY MY JESUS!!! HALLELUJAH!!!” she wrote

Deejay Mo also shared the photo of their son, simply captioning it “My son”

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Popular genge artiste Juacali for the first time opened up on how he met his now wife Lilly Asigo.

Speaking at a recent interview, Juacali revealed that his now wife was a huge fan of his and he actually met her at one of his gigz.

According to the singer, he had graced a certain campus’ fresher’s night and Lilly was among those in the crowd.

He says Lilly was not even a student at the campus and she was only there because she had been invited by a friend.

The singer revealed that he noticed the lady singing along to all his songs as he performed and he was impressed.

She later followed him backstage for a photo and as they say, the rest is history.

“She was not supposed to be at the show ’cause it was a college fresher’s night. A friend was in the college, so she called her. So she came. As i was performing, i am looking, kwa corner, i see a lady with a black dress. Anaimba everything – she was literally singing everything” He said

The two have been married for years now and are blessed with three children.

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Socialite turned businesswoman Zari Hassan has for the first time revealed little known details about her past.

In a post shared on Instagram, Zari revealed that her father Nasur Hassan abandoned them when they were still young leaving their mum as the family’s soul provider something she revealed really broke her heart.

Zari who shared that she studied a Cosmetology course in the UK where also worked as a house girl in order to pay for her accomodation.

“Life lessons. Life can be a rollercoaster and you will never know where you’ll end up. From studying my cosmetology course in the UK ( which hasn’t helped me) while doing house girl work to pay my accommodation (yes I’ve been a maid before)to running through buses to get to my next stop woodgreen where I worked as a cashier and sometimes as an isle packer in sainsbury. Friend, I started out early wasn’t even sure why me. But the inner voice in me wanted better” she wrote

The Brooklyn college CEO also revealed that she at one point lived with an aunt who ended up mistreating her.

Zari added that she has owned a series of boutiques in the past selling both jewellery and men’s suits, tried her luck in music before settling on constructing her college in South Africa.

“My dad had left, my mom was doing tailor jobs day and night I couldn’t stand seeing her struggle. I couldn’t stand her pain. I was living with my aunt in the UK who treated me like a step child. GoooshBeen through boutiques, long economy flights to china in between building a school and having babies. My music and tv career is a story for another day. Phew. All I’m saying, consistency is key. Doesn’t matter where you are or what you do. Just do it” she added

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