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Kenya: 'Lamba Lolo' Artiste Escapes Mob Injustice, But Manager Says He's Not a Criminal
By Elvis Samperu John Mbugua, the manager of the Ethic Entertainment, popularly known for their hit songs Position and Lamba Lolo has confirmed that their group member SWAT aka Mtoto wa Eunice, is home now but seriously injured after being subjected to mob justice on Saturday night. According to Mbugua, the police were conducting patrols in Umoja and when SWAT - real name Boniface Mwangi - saw them he ran into a residential plot.
‘Lamba Lolo’ artiste escapes mob injustice, but manager says he’s not a criminal
John Mbugua, the manager of the Ethic Entertainment, popularly known for their hit songs Position and Lamba Lolo has confirmed that their group member SWAT aka Mtoto wa Eunice, is home now but seriously injured after being subjected to mob justice on Saturday night. According to Mbugua, the police were conducting patrols in Umoja and when SWAT – real name Boniface Mwangi – saw them he ran into a residential plot.
‘Lamba Lolo’ artiste SWAT escapes mob injustice, but his manager say he wasn’t stealing
Chillax ‘Lamba Lolo’ artiste SWAT escapes mob injustice, but his manager say he wasn’t stealing John Mbugua, the manager of the Ethic Entertainment, popularly known for their hit songs Position and Lamba Lolo has confirmed that their group member SWAT aka Mtoto wa Eunice, is home now but seriously injured after being subjected to mob justice on Saturday night.
Kenyans vent frustration over Shujaa’s poor show in Sydney
Also FeaturedMust Read Kenyans vent frustration over Shujaa’s poor show in Sydney Kenyan rugby fans have shared their frustrations with the below-par returns recorded by the national Sevens Rugby team at the Sydney leg of the IRB international tournament. Shujaa lost all three of their pool games, 0-41 to USA, 17-40 to France and 14-24 to Canada.
Kenyans vent frustration over Shujaa’s poor show in Sydney
Uncategorized Kenyans vent frustration over Shujaa’s poor show in Sydney Kenyan rugby fans have shared their frustrations with the below-par returns recorded by the national Sevens Rugby team at the Sydney leg of the IRB international tournament. Shujaa lost all three of their pool games, 0-41 to USA, 17-40 to France and 14-24 to Canada.
Nigeria: Forget It, P-Square Will Never Reunite - Rude Boy
interview By Elvis Samperu Nigerian artiste Rude Boy, also known as King Rudy, is one of the most respected artistes in Africa. With a music career spanning over two decades, he has paved way for the new generation of artistes as a part of music duo P-Square and a solo act. He is currently topping charts with his latest releases "Together" featuring Pato Ranking, "Somebody Baby" and "Reality".
VIDEO: Forget it, P-Square will never reunite - Rude Boy
Nigerian artiste Rude Boy, also known as King Rudy, is one of the most respected artistes in Africa. With a music career spanning over two decades, he has paved way for the new generation of artistes as a part of music duo P-Square and a solo act. He is currently topping charts with his latest releases “Together” featuring Pato Ranking, “Somebody Baby” and “Reality”.
Kenya: Octopizzo - I Have Nothing to Do With Student's Death
By Elvis Samperu Kenyan rapper Octopizzo is fighting claims of having a hand in the death of a teenager on Saturday. The rapper, real name Henry Ohanga, has responded to allegations that he might be involved in the death of the 19 year-old, Kenneth Abom. Speaking to Nairobi News, Octopizzo recalls that he was at home in Woodley Estate on Thursday with his sister when someone knocked at their gate.
Octopizzo: I have nothing to do with student’s death
Kenyan rapper Octopizzo is fighting claims of having a hand in the death of a teenager on Saturday. The rapper, real name Henry Ohanga, has responded to allegations that he might be involved in the death of the 19 year-old, Kenneth Abom. Speaking to Nairobi News, Octopizzo recalls that he was at home in Woodley Estate with his sister when someone knocked at their gate.
Octopizzo: I have nothing to do with Kane’s death
Kenyan rapper Octopizzo is embroiled in the shadowy details surrounding the death of a teenager on Saturday. The rapper, real name Henry Ohanga, has responded to allegations that he might be involved in the death of the 19 year-old, Kane Abom. Speaking to Nairobi News, Octopizzo recalls that he was at home with his sister when someone knocked at their gate in a Nairobi estate.
Kenya: Diamond's Wasafi Brands Kenyan Artists 'Cry Babies' Over #PlayKeMusic Debate
By Elvis Samperu and Thomas Matiko Diamond Platnumz's Wasafi label management team has now been drawn into the raging #PlayKeMusic debate, arguing that they have never once complained when Kenyan music is played in Tanzania nor when Kenyan artistes perform in their country. Diamond himself has so far steered clear off claims by several Kenyan artistes that the local media plays too much foreign content, especially Bongo and Nigerian music, at the expense of homegrown talent.
Diamond’s Wasafi brands Kenyan artistes ‘cry babies’ over #PlayKeMusic debate
Diamond Platnumz’s Wasafi label management team has now been drawn into the raging #PlayKeMusic debate, arguing that they have never once complained when Kenyan music is played in Tanzania nor when Kenyan artistes perform in their country. Diamond himself has so far steered clear off claims by several Kenyan artistes that the local media plays too much foreign content, especially Bongo and Nigerian music, at the expense of homegrown talent.
Kenya: Here Are the Buzzwords of 2018
By Eddy Kagera and Elvis Samperu They say we should let languages evolve. Even English, one of the most rich languages in the world, gets new additions in the vaunted Oxford dictionary every end of the year. As long as people understand what you mean, then that is accepted as proper communication. The year 2018 was no different for Kenyans. We invented words and phrases that made communication easier. Below are some of the words and phrases that stood out: 1.
Here are the buzzwords of 2018
They say we should let languages evolve. Even English, one of the most rich languages in the world, gets new additions in the vaunted Oxford dictionary every end of the year. As long as people understand what you mean, then that is accepted as proper communication. The year 2018 was no different for Kenyans. We invented words and phrases that made communication easier. Below are some of the words and phrases that stood out: 1.
Take 5: Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter - Skales: VIDEO
Nigerian artiste says his top priority during Coke Studio 2019 is to have fun. Skales is a Nigerian Afro-beats singer, song writer and performing artiste currently signed to Baseline Record Label. Born and raised in Kaduna, he is the only child of his mother. Skales has recorded over 200 songs and collaborated with numerous artistes, including Eldee, Jeremiah Gyang, Banky W, Knighthouse, Burna Boy and Harmonize.
Tanzania: Take 5 - WCB Wasafi Record Producer Lizer Classic
By Elvis Samperu Lizer Classic or Lizer Magic is the man behind Wasafi Records' big hits, including 'Sikomi', 'Kwangwaru' and 'Zilipendwa'. Iraju Hamisi Mjege, better known by his stage name Lizer Classic or Lizer Magic, is an East African record producer working under WCB Wasafi recording label founded by Diamond Platnumz. Lizer began his career 11 years ago, in 2014, Lizer won Producer of the year in Burundi through his production in the music industry.
Kenya: Lupita Nyong'o Nominated in BET Awards for 'Black Panther' Role
By Elvis SamperuAward winning actress Lupita Nyong'o has been nominated in this year's BET awards in the Best Actress Award category. No other East African act has been nominated in the awards. South African Cassper Nyovest, who has a show lined up in Nairobi next Saturday, is in the list of nominees alongside Nigeria's Davido and Tiwa Savage in Best International Act Award category.
Lupita Nyong'o nominated in BET Awards for 'Black Panther' role
Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has been nominated in this year’s BET awards in the Best Actress Award category. No other East African act has been nominated in the awards. South African Cassper Nyovest, who has a show lined up in Nairobi next Saturday, is in the list of nominees alongside Nigeria’s Davido and Tiwa Savage in Best International Act Award category.
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