Kenya might not be the land of milk and honey but one thing is true, the motherland harbors one of the most artistic and creative minds we could ever have.
This is no biased view but nothing short of the truth. The digital media has not only unearthed hidden talents in the Kenyan entertainment scene, the age of technology has just proved quite resourceful to young minds.
Let´s talk of memes, talk of the ever-raging Kenyans on Twitter who have now received International recognition and currently, it´s all about TikTok dance challenges.
Kenyans have taken up the platform to showcase just how much talent goes unappreciated and it has only strengthened our bond the more.
Popular city pastor, Robert Burale made a recent unprecedented move after sharing an adorable video of himself with his teenage daughter, Lexxie dancing and lip-syncing to Health CS Mutahi Kagwe´s ´gerrit´ rendition.
Robert Burale with daughter, Lexxie
In the video, these two look like teenage siblings who have been practicing this for days on end before finally hacking it all.
Impressed by the ever-growing dad-daughter bond, Kenyans took to the comment section to show love and appreciate their efforts, before urging the pastor to find something to keep him busy during these partial lockdown.
Diamond Platnumz baby mama, Zari Hassan and her daughter, Tiffah Dangote have been spending more time on TikTok than ever before.
The two boss ladies have not only showcased their prowess of the online app through social media, but have kept their fans busy with enticing moments together.
The most recent video upload is of Tiffah bragging about how those who can´t handle her ego or match her status are busy calling her out for having ´an attitude´ which she brutally condemns.
Diamond and Zari´s daughter, Tiffah Dangote
This made her mother fall so in love with her young, yet all-grown and bossy daughter who has basically followed into her footsteps.
To this effect, the Ugandan boss lady penned a long, touching letter to her little girl sweetly addressing:
LETTER TO MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER @princess_tiffah
Dear beautiful daughter of mine, your beautiful, confident, intelligent, smart, special, different. Your gifted. You were born to stand out not to fit. Your talented and the whole world is ready for you.
Zari Hassan with daughter, Tiffah Dangote
Confessing that Tiffah has grown to a level that has left many with envy but for Zari, she is proud of her 4-year old baby girl.
The South-African based businesswoman however cautioned her little girl of the cruel world out here – one that is not ready to accommodate her bossy-ness, one that is filled with fake people but one she will conquer because she is a natural.
You are everything they are not and that makes them fear, because people fear the unknown. You are the next big thing, if its an attitude that you have, then so be it. Never let anyone determine who you should be, the world already has so many fakes/copies. The world needs naturals like you…… mama gatchu always????.
Princess Tiffah
Ms Hassan promised to always have Tiffah´s back, to counter-attack her enemies until she is all-grown to rule her own Queendom.
One, because God built her for this and two, those busy pricking her back are the same ones who will pull a seat and watch her rule the world, when the time comes.
When they come for you, ill go after them but then again its just a matter of time before you handle ya biness. God built you strong, you’ll concur✊. And when you do, it will be the same people sitting back watching your success in dismay. Do you, dont let them tell you otherwise. 98% of time never take advice from failures…..
A man´s best hidden secrets will always come tumbling out, the minute his marriage or relationship starts going south.
Surprisingly, that is when most secrets get dished out, with each of the parties trying to splash mud on the other´s brand and reputation.
Well, Willis Raburu has been a single man since his ugly split to lover, Marya Prude in March this year. Fingers pointed at a certain Rwandese damsel who was claimed to be warming the Citizen TV presenter´s bed behind his wife´s back.
Ex-couple, Marya Prude and Willis Raburu
Reports that eventually died down.
Joey Muthengi & Willis Raburu
However, it now looks like he has only been growing closer with former Citizen TV presenter, Joey Muthengi after getting spotted together on numerous occasions.
Former Citizen TV co-presenters Joey Muthengi and Willis Raburu
It is said that no man and woman become best friends without something going on between the two. But for Joey Muthengi, Willis Raburu is her best friend who is jut a pal.
To top it up, the Capital FM presenter called the TV personality her ´bae´ openly admitting her long-lived love for him in a caption that read:
Been my best friend thru the years. So many reasons, so many seasons. Love you Willis. For now and for then ???????? #Bae. Always @willisraburu
But he’s only a pal
Joey Muthengi with Willis Raburu
In a different scenario, the TV actress is spotted hiking with the news anchor before bluntly admitting that she could never trust anybody else but Willis Raburu.
Wouldn’t trust anybody else…????????
My pal @willisraburu
First best friends and now having earned her trust. Trust is something hard to build and very hard to give and when it is given, it is worth every bit.
Joey Muthengi with Willis Raburu
From his end, in an appreciation post, a dear Raburu confessed that the young lass has been a pillar in his life, always there to walk him through tough situations in life.
And for that, he penned:
Always helping me lift through the heavy things in this life! I appreciate you. Thanks for being you. Young J @joey_muthengi ????????????
Joey Muthengi with Willis Raburu
Surprised by the never seen before photos of these two, Joey´s brother, Holy Dave Muthengi was quick to pose:
???? nini inaendelea huku ????
Only for her to respond:
He’s just a pal ????
Mixed reactions
A series of posts that raised a myriad questions among fans about the kind of friendship these two media personalities are running behind the scenes, leaving speculations that there may be more to this than they are telling us.
For a section, these two were but clout-chasing, while for others the co-presenters were unable to keep hiding their secret and finally decided to come out.
And for others, these two were probably just missing co-hosting the popular Citizen TV 10 over 10 show together.
Celebrities have had a rough time, trying to be perfect, trying to look flawless before the cameras but what masses will never accept is that no one can be perfect.
The minute one gets on TV or becomes the center of interest before the public eyes, one not only has to match up and convince viewers that they are up-to it, but there is pressure to constantly dress the part regardless of where you are.
TV Queen, Betty Kyallo is no exception. For her, when she started at KTN roughly 8 years back, her lifestyle took a drastic turn, she had to dress up every time she walked out of her house.
Celebrated TV personality, Betty Kyallo
Why? Because there is a brand she needs to protect.
Spilling the beans during her YouTube show, the mother of one recalled her first days of training as she prepped to appear before our screens on KTN.
Wasee wa Ronga walikuwa wameningoja. It was so scary. Because you don´t want to make a mistake. Before I went on air, I had this boss who scared the t* out of me. He always said ´you know now you are not Betty anymore, you´re a KTN brand so don´t walk out there in slippers and pajamas. You always have to look good.
Kenyan TV siren, Betty Kyallo
The pressure mounted on her, having to either measure up for her job or call it quits and lead a subtle, free life with no reputation to maintain.
We all know she picked the job and this compelled her to always perfect her looks before leaving the house, to always step out decently and articulately dressed.
Funny enough, whether it is that random Saturday she is going shopping or that chilly morning she is going for a jog, she has to have her make-up on. Why? Because fans don´t take anything less.
That´s why sometimes even leaving the house for me is a lot of work because I have to put in a lot of work on myself. At first it used to be hard for me but now I am used to it. Even when I´m out jogging, I want to always look good because it became part of me. I´ll step out of the house, go into the mall and then meet my fans and they want to take a selfie but if you don´t look good, KoT will bash you for not being beautiful in reality.
Ms Betty
Away from that, the media sensation recalled just how many times she would make mistakes while on air and it would haunt her.
Fans´ comments and criticisms would not let her have some goodnight sleep. Fortunate enough, she took it positively and worked on herself until she became the TV idol most young girls look up to, today.
The more you don´t want to make mistakes is when you actually make them. So I made mistakes until I learnt and became so good. I started training myself and became good and that´s when I went on air.
Betty Kyallo at KTN studios
Her inspiration
Speaking of her motivation and inspiration, Betty Kyallo admitted that she looks up to Beyoncé. An American music idol who will be remembered for her multiple Grammy Awards, but whose struggles many don´t know much about.
Mama Ivanna shared:
Everyone goes through those mistakes. Never worry about making mistakes. I was watching something from Beyoncé the other night and she was saying that she has 24 Grammy awards, having been rejected 46 times. So you think about her and how hard she works and how good she is at what she does. But she´s lost more times than she´s won. Do you know how powerful that is? That you can lose so many times but it doesn´t matter cause it´s okay, you have to lose so that you win.
Yummy mummy, Betty Kyallo
Through Beyoncé, Betty Kyallo appreciates her faults, her mistakes, her flaws and the fact that no matter how many times you fall, always get back up until you reach the finish line.
So even when I made mistakes on air, you get criticized, you´re trending, you´re bashed. I used to tell myself ¨I´m improving, I´m trying. So mwachane na mimi¨. The power of failure is amazing especially if you are able to adjust yourself and recover from failure.
Unknown to many, popular entertainer, Xtian Dela was a gospel artist before he went into all manner of entertainment crafts.
Xtian was a household name in the Kenyan entertainment industry but back then, he was known for gospel hitsthat bagged him massive viewership on YouTube.
However, to many, he derailed from his path of salvation after he started hanging out with a new circle of friends whose history has not painted them so well.
Xtian Dela
Not to mention names but what worsened his new career path is his recent explicit Club Covid Instagram show that has raised controversy and criticism especially regards the Kenyan youth.
Sharing his past on Jalango´s YouTube show, the former gospel artist narrated how he would speak in tongues and lead worship in his church.
I was a gospel singer and I am very proud about it. Satan didn´t visit me. I was a worship leader in church. I was speaking in tongues bro.
Days when he produced huge gospel music videos while praising God by the roadside.
Former gospel artist, Xtian Dela (in black)
The rot
However, things changed and not because he lost relevance, but because the gospel industry itself is a stinking rot.
The adulting and life happened. When I got into the entertainment industry, I got through the gospel industry and a lot of people know me from the gospel industry. But truth be told, I have nothing to lose, I fear no one, I don´t give a damn what people think.
Xtian Dela
The hypocrisy, the misuse of power… you name it, is what best describes the Kenyan gospel music scene. So sad that music artistes would use the up and coming talents to stage performances and end up paying them nothing!
I got into the gospel industry and one thing about it, watu wanatumiana sana. People use each other and people are very fake out here bro. We are friends but I can sleep hungry because you can´t help me. Tulikuwa tunachapa ma mission narudi nyumbani manze nalala njaa. Na nimekuja mission we ndio umeniita, sometimes you get KSh 200,000 na mimi ata KSh 1,500 huwezi nipatia.
Forget the self-mindedness, born Aurther Mandela admitted that gospel artistes are but hypocrites who come on stages to urge people to seek salvation but behind closed doors, fornication and adultery is the order of the day.
Xtian Dela born Aurther Mandela
No one is perfect and no one hasn´t committed sin. But for the social media personality, the misleading lifestyles of gospel artistes made him feel not worthy to continue with the gospel mission.
Gospel industry even before you break through is crazy. Cartels, bro. The things I was seeing behind the scenes – tumeenda mission lakini vile wasanii na watu wanakulana huko nyuma bro. I´m telling you the truth bro. I have nothing to loose mehn! Watu wanakulana angle za dhambi bro. And then I´m like, is this the gospel we are preaching? Is this the thing? I cannot lie to myself and lie to God, you better be real to one bro. Sio niingie kwa dhambi, but let me just be me.
Unfortunately, the vlogger divulged that majority of gospel artistes are but hypocrites who preach water and drink wine. At least 80% are drug abusers and fornicators who hide under the umbrella term ´gospel industry´.
And I can´t lie. Almost 80% of the gospel industry artistes, take alcohol, weed and just fornicate even more than secular artistes. Tunaenda event, alcohol is being served and a very famous DJ is sipping alcohol from below his seat and places it back.
Influencer, Xtian Dela
Willy Paul & Ringtone
Mentioning a few names, Xtian pointed at gospel archenemies, Willy Paul and Ringtone whose lifestyles since time immemorial were tainted with dark spots.
Turns out Willy Paul was an alcohol addict before recently coming clean to the public about his controversial lifestyle.
Ni vizuri Pozze ameanza kukunywa siku hizi. Ni poa. Alikuwa anajificha sana. Pozze chafua, be you! Nimeanza na Pozze.
Willy Paul
Moving on was to Ringtone Apoko whose house in Runda harbored all blends of wine and who has sexual affairs with multiple ladies.
Ringtone, where are you? Are you seeing me? I love Ringtone very much bro. We´ve ever gone to his famous house in Runda and he introduces me to some red sweet dessert wine and this made me change my life completely. Ringtone knows how to marinate people – there was this chiq he was getting intimate with and I am sure he dumped her that same night.
Kenyan affluent businesswoman, Akothee might have failed in a couple of areas but not motherhood. The aging mother of five has borne and bred well-disciplined daughters which shows in their professional lives.
3 daughters she bore with her Kenyan baby daddy back in the days when she was a true definition of broke and rusty.
Today, she looks back and despite the setbacks, Akothee boasts as a proud mother of three well-behaved girls.
Akothee (in red) with her 3 beautiful daughters
Vesha
Her first born daughter, Vesha Shaillan Okello is one who has maintained a very low profile unlike her mother and sister, Rue Baby who have both chosen the limelight.
Crowned as the director of her mother´s tour company, Vesha has earned the respect of her mother to the extent that she addresses her daughter as ´Madam Director´.
HELP ME WISH MADAM DIRECTOR @akotheesafaris A HAPPYBIRTHAY ????
Akothee´s first daughter, Vesha Okello
As Vesha turned an year older today, Madam Boss admitted that the budding entrepreneur has been the pillar of her home, a young girl who she adores every time she looks at her successes.
You are my strength and the pillar of my home, what puts you down ,buried me yesterday. Thank you for being such an amazing first born, you do me proud Madam Director @veshashaillan.
Akothee went ahead to reveal how disciplined the girl is, granting her blessings as she finds her ideal man, who she prays will only love and care for her the more.
Akothee with daughter, Vesha
Blessings that condemned any form of brutality and disdain upon her baby girl from any man, while simultaneously blessing the fruits of her daughter´s womb.
May your years be filled with joy my princess???? such a disciplined character, may any man coming into your life find nothing to change ,but mould you into a loving and a caring wife. Not a bitter miserable woman , may the fruits of your womb be blessed in years to come.
Akothee Safaris director, Vesha Okello
And as Vesha continues to nurse her way to recovery following her recent surgery, her loving mom expressed:
I WISH YOU A HAPPYBIRTHAY MY QUEEN
AND QUICK RECOVERY
I LOVE YOU @veshashaillan ????????????❤❤❤❤
Filled with tears in her eyes, a dear Vesha adorably yet humbly responded:
Thank you so much mum this has brought tears to my eyes❤️❤️ love you
Vesha Okello
Reactions
Fans and followers felt so proud of the Boss Lady, admitting that this is such a powerful prayer for any girl from her mom.
korraobidi Amen! Only a mother can pray such a powerful prayer ????
Majority of times we have seen Khaligraph Jones on the grind – proudly staging stellar performances with his hard-hitting lyrics but hardly do we see the family man spending sweet moments with his young daughter.
Well, it is the high time we did!
The celebrated Kenyan rapper recently stepped out with his little girl as he was headed to work but he was not going to leave home unless he took her with him.
Khaligraph Jones with daughter, Amina Jones Ouko
Agreed, daddy-daughter bonds are one of the tightest yet cutest but Khaligraph´s bond with his baby girl is at another level.
In a short clip, Khaligraph is seen getting into his Mercedes Benz before his little girl runs up to him and hangs on his hand, refusing to let go.
Jones then tries to ask his girl to go back to the house but she resented by letting out a sharp cry, declaring she is not going to buy into that without compensation.
Khaligraph’s wife, Georgina Muteti with their daughter
The award-winning rap act was forced to carry his little girl on her laps and spend some couple minutes there before she was convinced they could not go together.
His wife, who was behind the camera was heard lamenting:
Such a spoilt child.
For Khaligraph, these were just daddy duties he needed to put up with.
The beautiful struggle, Daddy Gotta grind, Respecttheogs
Zari Hassan is tired of people linking her to her former boyfriend, Diamond Platnumz. In fact she decided to address this through her instagram live session leaving most of her fans shocked by her sharp mouth.
According to the lady, idlers have been spreading lies linking her to Diamond Platnumz; which has left her looking like she is begging her way back to the singer’s life. However, this is totally different from what Zari wants.
During her live session,the mother of 5 went on to say;
Diamond doesn’t have to prove a point to me that he wants to get back with me; I do not have to prove a point to him that I need to get back to him. Whatever we are doing right now is for the best interests of our children.
Diamond Platnumz with family
Zari went on to add that the reason she is in good with Diamond Platnumz is because of the kids; having abandoned them for almost 2 years, the babies are finally happy to have their dad’s around.
My kids are very happy, Papa calls all the time. Especially Tiffah gets very excited, that’s my papa calling, he speaks to them, plays Piano for them, he is doing everything, he bought a Kitchen her, a pappy for his son. The problem is mbona nyinyi mnaumia.
Zari with daughter, Tiffah
Tiffah with the attitude
Among other things that annoyed her is how people trolled Tiffah for having an attitude. For this reason the socialite went on to defend her daughter who has proven to be a smart girl; giving grown ups something to discuss on social media.
In conclusion, Zari went on to praise her baby girl saying;
Tiffah doesn’t need to be told what to say. When the camera is rolling she knows what to say. You don’t even need to say anything to Tiffah. This a four-year-old saying what comes to her mind, she is smart, beautiful, she is smart she doesn’t need to be told what to say. I’m not gonna seat here and watch you diss my child that ooh she got an attitude, she is special, confident, she is everything, you guys are not.
It has been a solid 7 years since gospel artist, Linet Munyali gave her life to God.
Better known as Size 8 Reborn, the mother of two started off in the Kenyan music industry with secular music, hits that Kenyans will live to remember and a platform that gained her massive recognition in the local industry.
It however came a time when she decided to give up her secular music especially after facing depression in the secular world.
Size 8 Reborn
She felt she was not duly fulfilling her purpose in life, having digressed from the initial Godly woman she had been during her high school days.
This saw the artist turn her eyes to God in April 2013 with her music debut, Mateke that took many by surprise but whose reception was massive and proved to her that gospel was her calling.
Size 8 born Linet Muyali
7-year mark
Today, the artist who is married to gospel disk jockey, Samuel Muraya, proudly marks her 7 years as a gospel artiste, giving all thanks to God.
To this effect, the singer released her album dubbed Neema Tu that comprises 7 singles, with her first track dubbed Yaweh which she has dedicated to God.
As a result of all God has done for me this far. Out of gratitude towards His doing in my life we went out together did an album titled NEEMA TU for only by Gods grace I’ve come this far. As I celebrate 7 years of salvation. The album has 7 songs and YAWEH is the 1st.
She believes that were it not for God´s unending graces upon her, she would never have made it this far.
God thank you. You have been overwhelmingly wonderful to me. You have held me and brought so much joy and peace! My babies are both miracles. Endorsements just keep following me. All that I am is because of you.
AM NOTHING WITHOUT YOU LORD!!!
Adding:
Father God I worship you! You have lifted me from deep holes I thought was the end of me! I was sick to the extent I could not come out of bed but Now I praise your name with a testimony as I celebrate 7 years of salvation!!! I love you Lord!!!! MY LIFE IS A MIRACLE!!
Gospel singer, Linet Munyali alias Size 8 Reborn
Support system
A track she was able to successfully release through the help of her husband, DJ Mo, with whom she spent hours on end in the studio and for all that she expressed:
Woi for always cheering me on thanks @djmokenya ????????????????.
The NEEMA TU album is finally beginning to shape up. For all the hours you ve spent with me in studio recording and shooting videos thanks swity @djmokenya . God bless you…
Gospel celebrity couple, Size 8 Reborn and DJ Mo
Through her social media pages, mama Wambo revealed she will be officially launching her new track Yawehcome Sunday, June 14 during fellow gospel artist Kambua´s Rauka show on Citizen TV.
Below is the beautifully choreographed and mellow-voiced Yaweh jam.
The joy of a mother is in holding their child in their arms. The pain, the hustle, the struggles and the sacrifices are only secondary to rocking your little creation in your arms.
A successful delivery, regardless its setbacks puts a smile on a mother´s face because one thing she knows is that she will live to see their child live a good life.
Unfortunately, passionately carrying a pregnancy to the very day you grace the delivery room, only for you to seem like a loser in the end, must be one of the most agonizing moments for a mother.
Kenyan TV personality, Milly Chebby recounted the very day she delivered their baby girl, Milla Netai only to see her lie helplessly on the bed and crying like a forgotten child, but she could not help her baby in anyway.
Baby Milla Netai
Surgery day
April 5, 2019 baby Milla was scheduled to grace the theater at 2:30 pm, having had her last meal at 7 am in the morning.
The little girl kept crying because of hunger but Milly could not feed her because those were the doctor´s instructions.
So she kept her hopes high that he baby would survive, only for the little girl to finally go into theater at 7 pm – 24 hours since she had last fed.
05/04/2019
At this time i was numb waiting for @millanetai to be wheeled to the theater, my baby had not eaten the all day. She had been crying coz of njaa her last feed was at 7am and this was 2pm she had been booked for 2:30pm. But she was wheeled to theater at 7pm as in the only thing that was keeping me was hope.
Comedian, Terence Creative with daughter, Milla Netai
24 hours! Imagine watching your baby go without food for a whole day!
Anyway, baby Netai is now all grown, severally spotted chuckling with her father, Terence Creative and for Milly Chebby, that was quite a journey.
Presently
Today, as she looks back at some of these photos, the TV producer admitted that she freezes for a couple of seconds.
Everytime i see this clips i freeze and thank God for he is a miracle working God thats why i call Milla Mwihaki Netai A Miracle… After the surgery she was moved to ICU , Milla eat after 24hours
Milly Chebby and hubby Terence Creative with daughter, Milla Netai
But to God, she gives the glory for delivering baby Milla as a miracle in her life. A baby who graced the ICU barely days old but conquered all odds and emerged victorious.
THANK YOU GOD FOR PRESERVING MY BABY I WILL BRING HER UP IN YOUR WAYS….GLORY TO GOD
Words can never be enough to express just how grateful the mother of one is, testifying that their little girl has never had any complications ever since her surgery that day.
DISCLAIMER: SINCE WE LEFT HOSPITAL WE HAVE NEVER TAKEN HER BACK FOR ANY SERIOUS UGONJWA, WE THANK GOD FOR THAT
True friendship is realized during adversity and so is true love. Time and again we have witnessed celebrities entangled in a myriad controversies especially sexually only for their spouses to run to their defense.
The week did not start well for Maria TV series actor, Luwi Hausa who was exposed by several women for being a con artist and financing his high-end lifestyle through sugar mummies.
Something the cinematographer came out to deny, with claims that someone with malice was busy hacking his social media accounts and sparking all this controversy.
Actor, Luwi Hausa
However, it becomes hard for masses to believe an individual´s side of the story soon after being aired on the spotlight.
Fortunately, born Brian Ogana, Luwi´s girlfriend, Jacque Naisenya came out to defend her lover after the news went viral.
Taking to her Instagram page, Ms Jacque penned:
There comes a time when silence is the only option you think you have. The times where you don´t want to speak, the times when you know you need to speak. The time comes when your silence is betrayal.
Ms Jacque Naisenya
Comeback
This time around, in as much as she wanted to remain quiet about her better half´s ugly reports, she realized her silence would only mean she supports the critics.
Something she put a stop to by addressing the issue head-on.
Enough is enough and I think the time I need to speak out is now. You see!… read along… I live my life like anybody else, and people choose to write about mine and that one of mines. What they write, I can´t control when they write lies at least because the laws can´t really protect you unless you can prove malicious intent.
Brian Ogana and lover, Jacque Naisenya
Proudly backing up her lover´s sentiments that someone was maliciously exposing Luwi after getting access to his social media accounts.
She asked the public to stay away from such hate and evil-minded people who will try everything to see someone go down.
What I am trying to say is…There´s someone out there spreading fake news about Brian Ogana. The screenshots attached are meant to taint both his name and my name. Please do not give attention to malicious, jealous people. The world is full of bad people that can do anything and everything to ruin someone´s life.
Celebrated Kenyan actor, Brian Ogana
Categorically stating:
Everyone has bad days, and when you´re having a bad day, you think ´Here I am being singled out by a hostile, malicious universe that is picking exclusively on me. The only way to get out of this situation is to deal with that monster that might be eating your soul and realize bad days happen to everyone.
To her haters, she clapped back:
Creating and hacking peoples accounts to bully people won´t make you happy but leave you miserable for the rest of your life.
It looks like the gospel industry was not making enough money for gospel kid, Bahati who has now decided to slowly jump into the secular world, following his new release.
It started with the father of 3 working with gengetone artistes, Boondocks gang who are known for their uncensored content, typical of the secular world of music.
Bahati was wise enough to use a church setting, to confuse his fans regards whether he is now a secular or gospel artist.
Boondocks shooting Taniua with Bahati
So now, Bahati is out with a new track dubbed Wanani [Toto si Toto], which can only confirm that he is slowly losing track of the gospel world of music.
This is exactly how Willy Paul started before he officially dived into secular music.
Away from that, Wanani is a love song dedicated to this flawless lass who has stolen Bahati´s heart.
Bahati with Diana Marua´s best friend, Phoina
There is nothing wrong with the award-winning artist shifting into secular music, what has surprised many is how Bahati decided to pick Diana Marua´s best friend and stylist to be the vixen.
They say, best friends are your worst enemies and when it comes to relationships, this phrase has only been confirmed the more.
Fans are worried the hot vixen will soon be replacing the singer´s wife if she does not watch out.
Bahati with hot video vixen, Phoina
Some went ahead to question whether Diana was really aware about this video project in the first place. Others wondered why it had to be Phoina and not Marua, considering that both ladies are look-alikes.
Bahati´s wife, Ms Marua
The hidden intention behind Bahati´s choice has only left fans worried that their marriage might be headed for the rocks.
Uproar
Check out the comments below:
_l.a.v.y.25 Aaai baha Diana aliaccept hiyo video ????????
We can only admit that the world is always quick to judge when someone´s life goes haywire or something doesn´t end up working for them.
One can explain that we are only human. Fine! But it is neither the right way to go. The victims end up getting hurt in the process and the critics end up feeling sorry for their actions, once the truth comes out.
Anyway, celebrities have more often that not been judged for the choices they make in life. What we fail to understand is that life never came with a manual to it.
Kenyan songbird, Tanasha Donna became the punching bag after her relationship with Diamond was marred with controversies, left, right and center which saw her pack her bags and leave in February.
Kenyan musician, Tanasha Donna
To many, this was bound to happen. Some felt she was the reason why it never worked. Others pinned the blame on the Tanzanian crooner and his family. While others were just not sure where to stand.
During her recent interview with Kenya´s Baraka FM, the mother of one clarified that she already had second thoughts about their relationship since long ago.
A mission that was already decided upon after things between them started seeming misty, all she needed was a date to officially call it quits.
Enough is enough, I decided to leave. You know!? So it´s not something I woke up one day and said ¨you know what, I´m leaving¨.
Co-parents, Tanasha Donna and Diamond Platnumz
She called out people for judging her too quick without trying to get the facts right or even understanding why she had to walk away abruptly.
Well, it turns out, for the sake of her mental health and that of her son, she needed to face the situation head-on and care less about what people had to say.
No! There was a build up of many things and people never see the build up of things that caused me to walk away, they only notice when everything explodes.
Mama Naseeb also known as Tanasha Donna
Just to take you a while back when the Kenyan girl had her interview with True Love´s Mandi, the 24-year old revealed that she already started seeing the red light six months before she officially broke up with her baby daddy.
That already tells you that she had held on for too long to waste any more time.
Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, Diamond Platnumz has set a new record in the Sub-Saharan Africa after becoming the first artiste to clinch 1 billion views on YouTube.
A hallmark that saw him hold a party in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania amidst the novel Coronavirus situation in the country.
The Wasafi team threw him a surprise party celebrating his huge fete that made him sweat for a solid 9 years, having joined YouTube in 2011.
Acknowledging:
This Was Not Easy Thing To Achieve
BILLION Thanks To The Fans
BILLION Congratulations To The Boss @diamondplatnumz on achieving 1 BILLION VIEWS on @YouTube
Diamond Platnumz and Wasafi team celebrate his 1 billion mark on YouTube
Hit songs like Yope Remix, Nana, Inama and African beauty took the lead as the most watched videos on his YouTube channel.
The WCB founder has been recognized by American media group, Billboard for being among the most watched African artistes on YouTube.
Additionally, Diamond Platnumz stands as one of the very few musicians globally to have such kind of high rating on the digital platform.
Mama Dangote´s post
Surprisingly, Kenya ranked as the one country that bagged him the most views globally, between the years May 1, 2019 and May 1, 2020.
Interview
The music mogul addressed his fans at large on Wasafi TV first thanking everyone who ever supported him and his music, admitting that they achieved this as one.
I would honestly want to thank everyone, thank God, my family, my management, all my fans, the media and my team in general for being the first to clinch this award. Tanzania, East Africa has shown just how much our music is growing and if we continue supporting each other, we will grow the more.
Bongo Flava artiste, Diamond Platnumz
The Rolls Royce musician however warned the East African community to avoid underrating just how much they can achieve if they support one another.
Urging the public and fellow artistes to stop the hate and spreading false rumors about each other if at all they desire to push their music to International levels.
It is indeed a happy moment and we should not underestimate our capacity as East Africa. Let´s continue working hard, let´s avoid spreading hate, lies. You know sometimes, someone doesn´t have the ability to compete with a fan but the masses force him to do so.
Diamond Platnumz
Especially cautioning Tanzanians to desist from negativity and focus on what builds the nation and its people to greater heights.
It does not help Tanzanians, they are only wasting their time. Instead of supporting all artistes equally to rise and compete against West African artistes, you are busy focused on other things and it doesn´t help. I thank you all, let´s continue supporting each other and my fellow artistes let´s love each other.
2 weeks after Omar Lali was warmly received back home after being set free, the Law is still on his case following a recent court decision.
The same court which set him free on bond has agreed to give 30 more days to allow for conclusion of police investigations into the controversial case.
A decision agreed upon by Lamu principal magistrate Allan Temba, Omar´s lawyer Yusuf Aboubakar alongside the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) during a live video link session on Wednesday, June 10.
However, Mr Lali has been spared from detention during the 30-day period of which police investigations will be ongoing.
Tecra Muigai with lover, Omar Lali
Just last week, DCI boss George Kinoti indicated there was evidence that proved Tecra´s death was murder.
We have enough evidence to prove that it was murder.
An autopsy report revealed Tecra succumbed to injuries sustained on the left side of her head.
Background
Wednesday, May 27, the Lamu Court released the 54-year old family man on a KSh 300,000 bond and two sureties.
A decision principal magistrate, Allan Temba arrived at amidst ongoing police investigations after no evidence proved him guilty.
This came after the Lamu native was arrested on Tuesday, May 5 and held in detention for 21 days in what police termed ´comprehensive investigations´ that did not need interference.
Omar Lali with Tecra
Tuesday, May 26, marked exactly 21 days of Omar Lali behind bars after which the Judge found no reason to detain him further.
Omar Lali became a household name following the fatal fall of Keroche´s youngest heiress, Tecra Karanja who was his girlfriend.
Tecra was laid to rest on Saturday, May 16 in a private burial in Naivasha.
Many have argued that Diamond Platnumz must be a fool to have let Tanasha Donna free from his arms.
Speak intelligence, speak beauty, speak independence and speak talent. The Kenyan girl is a darling for many and an envy to fellow women.
Unfortunately though, in as much as Tanasha tried to serenade her baby daddy with love, he got too busy to realize the piece of gold he had under his roof.
Ex-couple, Tanasha Donna and Diamond Platnumz
Ms Donna seemed like a ´happily ever after´ for the Tanzanian crooner and an assurance to masses that the lad can finally settle in life. But woe unto us for raising his bar too high – one he could not reach.
Tanasha is back home, financially independent and rocking like a yummy mummy.
Michelle Yola who was part of Nairobi Diaries has been keeping a low profile. This is after she got married to her French husband about 3 years ago abandoning her a party animal and socialite lifestyle; which she traded for a simple life of a mother and wife!
Judging from how happy Michelle appears; it’s obvious to see that she made the right decision by changing for the better. Just a while ago the lady went on a live session while carrying her second born daughter.
And to our surprise Michelle – fortunately ended up revealing her adorable face that has left many asking for more photos. Judging from the few screenshots we managed to get; Ghafla can confirm that Michelle Yola’s baby looks everything like her mother.
The little one may be mixed due to her father’s caucasian genes; but in terms of looks Michelle Yola’s genes played the bigger role.
Ex lovers, Yola and Prezzo
New happy life
For those who remember well, Michelle Yola had a wild life back when she was living in Kenya. Being a celebrity’s girlfriend may have put a lot of pressure on the lady who finally got her breakthrough after years of being in the limelight.
Unlike before, the mother of two seems to have dedicated her life to being a wife and mother to those that matter most in her life. Fans on the live session congratulated her for being an inspiration; and the best example to prove that anything is possible.
Michelle Yola and Risper Faith who former casts of Nairobi Diaries are the only ladies whose lives became better after quitting their controversial careers.
Rumor has it that Risper’s husband is a low key millionaire who has been investing well on his smart wife; who is also a hustler like him!
Anyway below are the photos of Yola’s adorable baby!
In as much as we call this era the contemporary African age, the common belief that once a couple ties the knot, we need to hear a baby´s cry has never died.
Many celebrities have had a hard time trying to keep off trolls persistently asking for a baby soon after walking the isle.
Some have succumbed to the pressure. Others decide to keep mum and ignore these idle minds while others have faced-off with their critics in a bid to silence them.
Whichever works for you!
Chiki Kuruka and Sauti Sol´s vocalist, Bien Aime Baraza had their nuptials go down in a private affair barely in March but Kenyans are already asking to be uncles and aunties to a baby girl or a baby boy.
He however revealed that he keeps his eyes raised to the heavens because he just cannot wait to be called ´daddy´.
Tunaomba Mungu atu-bless. I´m looking forward to fatherhood.
Married couple, Bien Aime and Chiki Kuruka
Speaking of becoming a father, the tall, dark and handsome artist said two kids was his maximum, but failed to explain why.
Ikienda sana wawili.
His revelation comes barely 5 weeks after fellow band member and guitarist, Polycarp Otieno announced that his wife, Lady Mandy was expectant with their first child.
Polycarp Otieno and wife, Lady Mandy
It seems the Sauti Sol family is looking forward to a set of children in the prospective future.
The kind of chemistry between Kenyan songbird, Avril Nyambura and her baby daddy, J Blessing is one only the two understand.
The couple kept their secret relationship under water until their baby boy turned 2 years of age.
The songstress could not help but gush over how lucky she is to have the music video director in her life.
Music lovebirds Avril and J Blessing
Since then, the pair has been rumored to be living under one roof or at least, spending more time together and around their son.
That aside, word on the streets is that the singer-cum-actress gifted the father to her son a sleek maroon Range Rover that he has been cruising around with lately.
J Blessing´s Range Rover ride
Well, a close source privy to the couple´s affairs told Nairobi News that the British luxury SUV actually belongs to Avril, courtesy of her homecoming concert.
That Range Rover that you might have spotted JB (J Blessing) driving isn´t actually his. It belongs to Nyambz (Avril Nyambura). She bought the luxurious wheels from her home-coming concert proceedings which was very successful. She made a kill.
The sultry singer threw a stunning mega-homecoming concert in her home county, Nakuru in April 2017 that graced some of the best Kenyan music lords.
A star-studded event organized by Kaka Empire with hundreds of revelers turning up to fill the Standard Chartered parking lot stretch.
Avril Nyambura´s mega-homecoming 2017 concert
Flashback
Allow me to take you back in time around February 2018 when Avril was allegedly expectant with their son and the cinematographer decided to gift the curvy lass his BMW 3 series roughly worth KSh 3.5 million.
Avril´s BMW ride
I´m not sure what to call this ´car exchange´ but it looks like these two are bewitched in love – one that is irreplaceable and knows no boundaries.
Plus, the veteran gospel producer has been a key player in the singer´s music career, most especially in directing her music videos.
Ethic feels played by social media fans and if I am not wrong they are also blaming Ezekiel Mutua for treating them unfairly!
The popular gengetone artist revealed this in a Tweet where they pointed out at Benzema’s new song Ngwatiology; which has been receiving massive love from fans despite the dirty content it carries.
In a tweet seen by Ghafla, the boys made it known that if it were them; they would have ended up in jail for dropping such a song. However, when it comes to Benzema everyone seems smitten by his bad boy vibe!
Their social media manager went on to write saying;
Kama ni thic ndio ingekuwa imetoa hiyo ngoma ya ‘Ngwatiology’ tukuwa tumekimbizwa kamiti
Ethic
Pedophile content!
However fans on the other hand needed them to understand why Benzema’s content has never rubbed anyone wrong! According to most comments, fans reminded Ethic that Benzema has never painted any minor as a sex object in his music.
This is something they wouldn’t understand since their last song left many disgusted after singing about a minor’s private parts. Well, having done that, there is no way Kenyans on social media will let this slide easily!
Others went on to remind Ethics that they are the pioneers of Zero content music; that has helped nurture more artists like them. But in Benzema’s case, he delivers his music in a more creative way that entertains his chosen few on social media.
Brothers in the industry?
Seeing how KoT was responding to their tweet, the boys went on to make it clear that there was no bad blood between them and Benzema.
They went on to sarcastically mention that their tweet was aimed at helping push ‘ngwatiology’; and not asking Kenyans to flag it down.
We also can’t forget that they also have an upcoming album set to be released soon; which might explain why they have been trying to beef with artists on social media.
Kenyan actor, Luwi Hausa has been on the receiving end after multiple women came out to accuse him of being a con artist to finance his lavish lifestyle.
It turns out that the local thespian engages moneyed women in sexual intimacy in return of bundles of cash which gets him through another day.
However, in order to protect his brand, born Brian Ogana responded by claiming that people with malice had hacked his account and were busy sending disturbing messages to his fans.
It’s been brought to my attention that some of you have been receiving disturbing messages from my end. My team has been working round the clock to ensure my official accounts have been retrieved back, and have full control in-order for us to resume normalcy.
Maria series actor, Luwi Hausa
Further adding that his team was on the ground, working day and night to ensure he restores his account to normalcy. Meanwhile apologizing to any victims of these hackers.
I strongly believe I was hacked at one point, and the key board warriors who were behind it were sending uncalled for messages . I apologize unreservedly to all of you who might been directly or indirectly affected by this . Baraka????
This comes just days after he was exposed for having sugar mummies who finance his lavish lifestyle and through deals which he never commits to.
Brian Ogana alias Luwi
Sugar mummies
In a series of leaked screenshots, the Kenyan telenovela series actor is seen conversing with multiple women who diligently bargain the offer on the table before settling for any deals.
In one conversation, a lady who sought anonymity with Mpasho, is seen asking how good the actor is in bed, to which he bragged about his impeccable bedroom skills.
The lady further demanded that Luwi remains loyal to her for the time they will be together, behind his girlfriend´s back.
Something to which the actor agreed to settle with for the weekends after a lucrative deal of 150K was put on the table.
Conman
In a different scenario, the celebrity actor seemingly conned a woman living abroad of at least KSh 292,569 in the name of ´partnership in a business´ which never came to pass.
After taking note of this, the woman questioned Brian about the funding she gave and if any business was set up by asking for a lease of the secured establishment for documentation.
However, the celebrated Citizen TV filmmaker took her round in circles and the suspicious lady asked for her refund immediately, which Luwi kept pushing.
The woman decided this was not going down without a fight and threatened to expose Luwi for abandoning her and their child.
This is not the first time the actor has been caught in between his con games and lucrative deals with sugar mummies. In 2017, Brian was exposed by a woman he was courting for cheating on her and this didn´t end well.
Sadly, Luwi has a girlfriend and this sure must not be feeling any good for her.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino knows how to annoy Kenyans on Twitter; and if you doubt this, then his latest tweet will leave you convinced otherwise.
A few days ago KoT decided to join in hands as they demanded justice for DJ Evolve who was shot a few months ago by MP Babu Owino. Twitter users went on to push the hashtag #JusticeForDjEvolve which left Babu Owino trending.
But thanks to his ignorance and arrogant behavior, Babu did not seem bothered or moved by this. To prove how much of a don’t care he is, the MP recently went on to share a tweet begging Kenyans to make him trend since he misses being discussed. He went on to tweet;
Babu Owino caught on red handed on Camera
“I really miss trending, can someone make me trend even if it’s negative please”
KoT offers suggestions
Seeing what boredom was doing to Babu Owino; KoT on the other hand decided to join in his game as they responded to his tweet.
Babu Owino’s tweet
Clearly Babu had nothing else better to do than pick a fight with the same Kenyans who hate his guts. As seen on the screenshots shared below, some fans went on to suggest he shoots the likes of Raila or others; that is if he was so desperate to trend.
Others chose to drag his wife into the messy exchange as they advised Babu to take her down; promising to make him trend for weeks!
DJ Evolve
In January 2020, Babu Owino was caught on camera shooting DJ Evolve over an unknown disagreement that almost cost the young man his life.
He has since been in hospital and according to his dad; Babu Owino seems to have abandoned their son in hospital! The bill continues to pile up but Babu claims he already has it sorted out!
Barely days after Diamond Platnumz´ relationship with his only daughter, Tiffah gave a promising future, the little girl called out her dad for being too busy to attend to her needs.
The Tanzanian superstar has been spoiling his baby Tiffah with all sorts of little gifts, sending her love and serenading her with sweet messages.
Unfortunately he just messed up by not calling her back soon after he found her missed call.
Zari and Diamond Platnumz with daughter Tiffah
Tiffah took to Instagram to question her dad what was more important than receiving her call? She went ahead to ask whether Diamond was starting to have second thoughts about chatting with her.
Papa, why aren´t you answering? I´m calling you. What´s wrong? Having any ideas? Huh?
Before demanding that the Wasafi artiste call her back right that minute [sic] because there is really no valid reason why he is not responding to her calls.
Wasafi artiste, Diamond Platnumz
Tiffah painted a bad image of her dad by revealing that he never calls people, not just her but to everyone else. The 4-year old started having thoughts that probably she no longer matters to the music mogul.
You better answer my call now! Mnh?What´s the answer? Does it even matter to call me? Why don´t you call people? Uh? Why don´t you call me oh bhabha?
Quite humbled and embarrassed that he missed his daughter´s call who then came ranting at him, Naseeb had to apologize to his baby girl.
Latiffah Dangote
He explained that he was a little held up with the launch of Wasafi TV which saw him spend most of the time away from his phone.
However he felt sorry for ignoring his sweet daughter´s call, sending lots of love her way.
imagine i Couldn’t call my angels last night because of the Launch of @WasafiTv@BigSundayLive and see what i woke up with????…. Aki @Princess_tiffah I love you mama ❤????❤
This elicited mixed reactions online, both from the Dangote family and from fans and followers. Many admitting that Tiffah indeed took after her grandmother, Sandra Kassim and her dad, Diamond Platnumz.
queen_moureen kama namuona akifika Dar tiffah hashindwi mpiga vibao shoga yako lokole kwa kumnangia mama yke kila siku???? mwambie ajipange labda asimkute mbezi au madale
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s daughter Saumu Mbuvi will officially be off the market very soon! She confirmed this by announcing her upcoming wedding that the father of her second child, Lamu Senator Anwar Loitiptip.
The two love birds will be officiating their union very soon; and from the look of things, this appears to be a dream come true for Saumu Mbuvi!
After her long term relationship ended with Ben Gatu; Ms Saumu later on revealed why she walked out on the guy despite being pregnant for him. According to Saumu, her ex was an abusive man and after having enough drama; she chose to walk out for the sake of her sanity!
Saumu Mbuvi with her new born
New found love
Saumu however did not move on as fast as Ben did proving that her feelings for the guy were genuine; hence making it hard for her to let go that easily!
The mother of two took her time and in the process, she then met Lamu Senator Anwar Loitiptip who then swept her off her feet.
The couple so far has a daughter together but rumor has it that Mr Anwar treats Saumu‘s firstborn daughter like his own flesh and blood!
wedding bells!
Anyway thanks to a new photo shared on Saumu’s social media pages, we now understand that she will soon be exchanging wedding vows with her handsome man. She went on to caption her photo saying;
Wedding DATE confirmed
Saumu announces wedding date
This comes just a few weeks after Saumu went on a social media rant after her father in law got shot by the police during lock down rush!
Having referred to Senator Anwar’s dad as ‘father in law’ confirmed that the bride price could have been paid; probably at a low key ruracio that we never got to witness!
Anyway, congratulations to the couple as they await on their special day to draw closer!
Kenyan renowned comedy trio; KJ, Walter Mong´are and Tony Njuguna have hinted on an upcoming comedy special as their final comeback for their popular show.
Back in the days, Redykyulass was known for its comedy stints which eventually saw it grow popularity and deeply establish itself in the Kenyan art of comedy.
Unfortunately times changed and the comedy scene grew much bigger, with the show facing competition from young and upcoming talents before it became history.
Celebrated Redykyulass trio imitating former President Kibaki and wife, Mama Lucy
However, speaking to Mwalimu Churchill during a special edition on June 7, John Kiarie alias KJ revealed plans to get back on stage for a final kick off, if his colleagues agree.
Why not. It will be awesome. A quick one-off show, we´ll talk to Walter and Tony and if they are ready to step into their Redykyulass roles I´m in.
Background
One thing Kenyans will forever remember of this trio was just how brave these individuals were to mimic politicians and even the late President Moi who was a no-nonsense leader.
Former Redykyulass comedian
But they did it and the President enjoyed their creative productions, which only propelled the comedy show further.
Redykyulass first went on air in December 1999. At that time, the political scene was very heated and here we were with a show that had an impersonation of the President. So NTV took it and before we got to episode 4, it became the most-watched show in Kenya´s history.
However, as fate would have it, the trio later disbanded and pursued different paths in life with KJ currently the Member of Parliament (MP) of Dagoretti South.
Dagoretti South MP, John Kiarie
Nyambane now serves as the director in charge of Youth Programs and coordination in the Office of the President. Meanwhile, Tony works as a creative director for Scangroup.
Almost can´t wait for the trio´s special swansong.
The Keroche family said goodbye to their youngest daughter, Tecra Muigai on the Saturday, May 2 in what to many was but an accident.
It has been a month since but for Anerlisa Muigai she remembers the chain of events that followed soon after, like it was yesterday.
Tecra Karanja and Anerlisa Muigai were blood sisters – the closest it could get. The two spent days and nights on flights together, hours on end conversing on phone and in each other, they confided.
Sisters, Tecra and Anerlisa Muigai
That was a reality that reently turned into memories for the NERO Company CEO. The passing on of her baby sister has never seen her recover from the trauma, pain that might take time to heal.
In a series of posts on her Instastories, the billionaire heiress took us down memory lane of the times shared, conversations had and the memories made together.
Sisters, Anerlisa Muigai and Tecra Karanja
Anerlisa recalled how resistant Tecra was to have her life displayed on social media. The deceased said it all in her voice.
She wanted her peace.
In Tecra, Anerlisa confided her insecurities, ones that the young sibling openly acknowledged and appreciated of her then plus-size sister.
Anerlisa´s Insta stories
To her late sister, Anerlisa admitted, her light will continue shining in their hearts.
Anerlisa´s Insta stories
Closing off with a series of beautiful photos of the fallen heiress that never made their way on social media until today.
Sisters, Anerlisa Muigai and Tecra Karanja
Photos that speak elegance, simplicity but with a touch of class. Tall, petite yet gorgeous, one would mistake Tecra Muigai for a run-way model.
