Rappers, singers and artists of all genres of music work their best to craft catchy lyrics and nice melodies but who really takes all the credits? Some of the greatest tunes of the music world are not written by the same artists who perform them. Ghost writing has been in the music world, in fact […]
When out of idea rappers are bleaching others beefing online, the king of rap Nyashinski is reclaiming his spot and bringing life to Kenyan music again. Recently the rap world witnessed baby fight between Octopizzo and Khaligraph who made a pop diva move. Khaligraph bleached or lightened his dark skin. The move created a small […]
“To honour my mum I got a bunch of celebrities from Kenya and South Africa to share messages of hope around breast cancer.” NAIROBI, October 17, 2016 – Top radio presenter and social activist Adelle Onyango has roped in celebrities from Kenya and South Africa for a social media campaign on breast cancer. Adelle says […]
By Nicholas Olambo Kenyan street deejay scene is huge at the moment. There has been an influx of up and coming talents in an industry that is controlled by ‘Software DJs,’ certain quarters in the entertainment spheres have described these DJs as half-baked, unable to spin the ‘one and twos’ and a threat to the […]
The Matatu Terrorism According to statistics, every year an average of 3000 Kenyans lives are lost on the road. Accidents continue to escalate despite strict traffic rules and NTSA monitoring that has less to show. Are Kenyans going to sit back and watch the rogue police officers and NTSA officials conspire with the Matatu Sacco […]
Note: Some of you might find the language used as vulgar and inappropriate Gone are the days when people were reserved and having sex was only between people in a relationship if not marriage. Welcome to the era of casual sex where anyone gets a way thorough without attachments. In most cases, such kind of a […]
The Kenyan Mainstream Media has been criticised for none objectivity and over emphasising on irrelevant angles of stories for a real time, the ploy has once again played out in the latest visit of a prominent figure, Facebook’s Founder. The memory is still fresh in many people’s mind how the disjointed Kenyan media reported to […]
By Nicholas Olambo The winds of change influence so many things; the Kenyan hip-hop/ rap music industry which came into recognition in the mid nineties has not been left out. It’s notorious for being reclusive, thoughtful, aggressive and egocentric. When African rap began in the early 80s after American rap took shape. Kenyan, Tanzanian or […]
For the longest time in African and Kenyan history, sexual relationship with a blood relative has been considered as taboo and an abomination in the act of the same. The tradition of sexual relationships amongst cousins has however been a norm especially amongst the Hindus and many people in the West also do it. Being […]
By Nicholas Olambo Renowned music producer and former Youth Fund boss Bruce Odhiambo has gone back to the music business. Bruce, the former chairman of Youth Enterprise and Development Fund, quit his job unceremoniously in March after he found himself at the centre of Sh 180 million scandals. Bruce gave his studio, Johari Cleff Productions […]
In the traditional setup, it was not only a crime but a shame for young ladies to engage in sexual relationships with older men and it was viewed as disgusting and uncouth. Decades on things have totally changed and today’s young women are taking pride in it. The ‘sponsor’ trend, where older men support girls […]
The Coastal city of Mombasa remains one of the most preferred vacation destinations in Kenya. Dozens of activities taking place keep it one of the most engaged towns. Prostitution is one of those typical activities that can’t be overlooked in the region. It goes without mentioning that the city is filled with people with different […]
The social media has been abuzz with the ‘exposing’ Esther Passaris’ dress, the former model who has maintained her beauty and fashion glamor through the years, was attending a beauty contest event where unfortunately she became a target of the naughty and unruly photographers who frequent social events to milk hens, hunting for controversial photos […]
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