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Kenya’s Eric Omondi and Sauti Sol Win Top Entertainment Awards in the US

Kenyan comedian, Eric Omondi and music band, Sauti Sol were among African entertainers feted during the 6th annual Africa Entertainment Awards, USA (AEAUSA) ceremony held in New Jersey on Sunday. Omondi won the Best A…

Dec 21, 2020

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Kenyan Comedian Elsa Majimbo Over the Moon After Singer Rihanna Follows Her on Instagram

2020 has been a bad year for many people in Kenya and around the world but not for Kenyan online comedy sensation Elsa Majimbo. The 19-year-old recently joined the A-listers shortlist after she was followed by pop sta…

Dec 11, 2020

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19-Year-Old Kenyan Comedian Elsa Majimbo Featured on Forbes Magazine

Fast-rising Kenyan comedian Elsa Majimbo has been recognized by American business magazine, Forbes. The 19-year-old featured in an interview with Forbes senior contributor Karin Eldor who likened her to the queen’s g…

Dec 9, 2020

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Kenyan Comedian Elsa Majimbo Wins Prestigious US Award

Fast-rising Kenyan comedian Elsa Majimbo has won the 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards in the African Social Star category. Majimbo, 19, broke the news through her social media pages where she thanked her supporters for…

Nov 9, 2020

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Singer Juliani Threatens to Sue Jubilee Party for Using His Song 'Utawala' to Promote BBI

Kenyan musician Julius Owino, alias Juliani, has threatened to sue the ruling Jubilee Party for using one of his songs without consent. In a demand letter through his lawyer James Makori, Juliani accused the President…

Nov 4, 2020

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Kenyan Socialite Vera Sidika Ties the Knot with Singer Brown Mauzo

Popular Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika has tied the knot with Mombasa-based musician Brown Mauzo. Sidika, 31, made the revelation on Monday through her Instagram page, where she posted a photo of the two and captioned i…

Oct 19, 2020

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Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi’s 'Softie' Docufilm Nominated for Oscars Awards

‘Softie’, a documentary film by popular Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been nominated for the 2021 Oscars Awards. The docufilm which sheds light on Mwangi’s struggles and achievements has been shortlisted in the…

Oct 13, 2020

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Popular Kenyan Comedian Othuol Othuol Passes Away at KNH

Popular Kenyan comedian Othuol Othuol has passed away in Nairobi. Othuol, whose real name is Ben Maurice Onyango, died while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) on Sunday. Reports indicate the Ch…

Oct 11, 2020

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Kenyan Comedian Elsa Majimbo Nominated for Prestigious US Award

19-year-old Kenyan comedian Elsa Majimbo has been nominated for the 2020 America’s E! People’s Choice Awards. Majimbo was nominated in the African Social Star Category alongside Sho Madjozi (South Africa), Karl Kugelm…

Oct 2, 2020

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American Rapper Kamau Mbonisi Denies Having Kenyan Roots, Explains Why He was Given Kikuyu Name

American rapper Kamau Mbonisi Kwame Agyeman has addressed claims that he has Kenyan roots. Kamau, who was recently responding to questions asked by his Instagram followers, said he does not trace his roots back to Ke…

Sep 13, 2020

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'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman Dies from Cancer At 43

Celebrated Hollywood actor Chadwick Boseman has passed away at the age of 43. The ‘Black Panther’ star died from colon cancer at his home in Los Angeles on Friday night, according to his publicist Nicki Fioravante. Fi…

Aug 29, 2020

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'Kanungo' Singer Otieno Aloka Arrested over Sexually Explicit Song

Popular Ohangla musician George Adinda, better known as Otieno Aloka, has been arrested. Aloka was arrested in Kisumu on Friday by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over his sexually exp…

Aug 21, 2020

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Kenyan Small Businesses to Benefit from US Singer Beyoncé's 'Black Parade' Initiative

Kenyan brands are among black-owned small businesses that are set to benefit from funds raised from US singer Beyonce Knowles’ Black Parade song. Beyonce, 38, plans to uplift small enterprises through her BeyGOOD Fou…

Aug 3, 2020

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Gossip Blogger Edgar Obare Charged with Disclosing YouTuber Natalie Tewa's Personal Data

Gossip blogger Edgar Obare has been charged with publishing personal information about Kenyan YouTuber Natalie Wanjiru, alias Natalie Tewa. Obare, who was arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Invest…

Aug 3, 2020

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Lupita Nyong’o Earns First Emmy Award Nomination

Kenyan Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o has been nominated for her first Emmy Award. Lupita, 37, was nominated for the 72nd edition of Emmy Award in the Outstanding Narrator category for her narration on the internati…

Aug 2, 2020

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Legendary TV Host Regis Philbin Dies at 88

(AP) — Regis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers over morning coffee for decades and helped himself and some fans strike it rich with the game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” has…

Jul 25, 2020

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Celebrated Kenyan Actor 'Papa Shirandula' Dies of Covid-19

Celebrated Kenyan actor and comedian Charles Bukeko, popularly known by his stage name Papa Shirandula, has died. Bukeko passed away on Saturday morning at Karen Hospital in Nairobi, where he had been admitted after a…

Jul 18, 2020

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Kenyan Make-Up Artist Says She Was Not Paid for Her Special Effects Work in Hollywood Blockbuster Movie 'Black Panther'

Black Panther, a 2018 American superhero film, became one of the most successful movies of all time. The special effects used on the movie, which featured Oscar award-winning Kenyan and Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’…

Jul 13, 2020

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Popular Kenyan Songstress Lady Maureen Passes Away

Popular Kenyan Ohangla musician Maureen Ochieng, better known as Lady Maureen, has passed away. Maureen took her last breath at around 3 am on Saturday at her home in Uriri, Migori County, according to reports. The si…

Jul 11, 2020

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Sh670,000 Bill Prevents Kenyan Singer Ruth Matete from Burying Her Nigerian Husband

Kenyan gospel singer Ruth Matete is unable to bury her Nigerian husband Pastor John Apewajoye, who died three months ago. This comes after the Nigerian High Commission to Kenya last week granted consent for the releas…

Jul 7, 2020