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Controversial Kenyan singer Esther Akoth alias Akothee has fired back at Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO Ezekiel Mutua over his criticism of her performances, which Mutua described as 'filthy'. On Sunday, Mutua lashed out at Akothee over what he described as "filthy and stupid stunts".…

Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has lashed out at controversial musician Esther Akoth alias Akothee after dirty photos of her during a performance went viral online. The singer has come under strong criticism from Kenyans online over stunts she made during a performance. In…

A former refugee in Kenya, Adut Akech Bior has made her name in the Australian beauty industry at the age of 18. South Sudan-born Akech was raised at Kakuma refugee camp in northern Kenya before she moved to Adelaide, Australia alongside her mother. She made her debut as a model in 2017, a few…

Kenyan investigative journalist Dennis Okari on Friday exchanged vows with the love of his life Naomi Joy. The two tied the knot in an invite-only ceremony held at Ridgeways Baptist church on Kiambu Road. The colorful ceremony has been attended by a few family members and close friends. Only…

Kenyan Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong'o's younger brother Peter Junior Nyong’o is set to make debut in professional acting in the United States. Orlando Weekly reports that Peter Junior will play the titular prince in Orlando Shakes’ new production of 'Hamlet.'  Speaking about his new role,…

Legendary Zimbabwean and African jazz musician Oliver Mtukudzi has passed away. Mtukudzi, nicknamed Tuku, passed on while receiving treatment at Avenue Clinic in Harare, where he was rushed on Tuesday after falling ill. In a tweet on Wednesday, MTV Base South Africa confirmed news about the singer'…

US-based media house has offered former Citizen TV news anchor and host Joey  Muthengi a job. The Voice of America (VOA) sent an email to the journalist, offering her an unspecified position at the company. Ms. Muthengi has taken to social media to share her excitement after receiving the…

Tanzanian star singer Diamond Platnumz has called off his planned wedding with his Kenyan girlfriend, Tanasha Donna Oketch. The award-winning bongo flava superstar now says the wedding ceremony will be held at a later date because he “wants the ceremony to be grand and one that will be attended by…

Tanzania star singer Diamond Platnumz has hinted at plans of relocating to Kenya. Addressing journalists after landing at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ahead of his scheduled performances in the country, the musician says he will soon be putting up a mansion in Nairobi.  …

Zimbabwean activist Shelton Mpala has launched an online petition seeking to have  Walt Disney Company drops its trademark for popular Swahili phrase "Hakuna Matata." In a petition that has since garnered close to 40,000 signatures, Mpala describes Disney's decision to trademark the…