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Churchill Show Comedian Dies

by Nathan Sialah
written by Nathan Sialah

Former Churchill Show comedian Kasee has been confirmed dead. The comedian whose death reports emerged on Sunday June 28 is said to have been suffering from alcoholism for a year. 

Through his official Twitter account, his former Employer Daniel Ndambuki alias Churchill confirmed the death of the comedian.

Reports indicate that the body of the comedian was found around Kinoo area but the cause of the death is yet unclear.

A local new outlet reported that Comedians Chairperson of Kenya Ken Waudo said that Kasee might have taken a contaminated drink in one of his drinking sprees.

It is reported that he went drinking with his friends but did not return until he was found dead on Sunday evening.

The comedian was first reported ill last year after watching his dreams of becoming a comedy great dwindle.

His health status was reported to be worrying and it was feared he might get mental problems if not assisted. At the time, he was said to be staying in Kangemi, but whereabouts about his exact location were unknown.

Kenyans have taken to Social media to pour in their condolences to the family of the comedian.

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Citizen TV’s Award Winning Journalist Quits

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

Award winning Citizen TV journalist Asha Mwilu has quit the media house.

Asha, a CNN African journalist of the year award winner on Friday announced that she was quitting Royal Media Services owned Citizen TV.

She revealed that she was intending to launch her own start-up, which she did not specify.

“Some personal news: I’m leaving @citizentvkenya to launch my start-up. I’ve worked under the guidance of the brilliant @jageyo@LinusKaikai@pamela_asigi and @JamilaMohamed,” she announced.

Mwilu worked as the Special Projects Editor at Citizen TV. She is also an adjunct lecturer at USIU Africa.

Before moving to Citizen TV, Mwilu was the Features and Documentaries editor at KTN News.

Mwilu has worked as a journalist for almost a decade, covering security, terrorism, governance, health, the economy and current affairs in Africa.

She holds an M.A in Documentary Practices and a B.A in Broadcast Journalism from the United States International University-Africa.

This has also won many accolades in her journalism career.

She was named the best journalist in Africa in 2016.

In October 2016, she was named CNN African Journalist of the Year, CNN International and Multichoice Africa.

Mwilu was in 2013 awarded the reporter of the year award by the Media Council of Kenya for the amazing documentary dubbed “Armies of the Underworld”.

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Ruto Mourns Fallen Benga Musician

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

Deputy President William Ruto has mourned Kikuyu Benga musician Walter Githinji, popularly known as Jimmy Wayuni, who passed away from a grisly road accident that happened on Tuesday night.

The second in command has described the late musician as a diligent, prolific, creative and talented musician with a melodious voice that made his songs such as Airítu a Ruiru, Mama Sululu, Wayuni Útúire Uhenagia, among others, outstanding.

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The late Jimmy Wayuni. PHOTO/COURTESY

“Walter Githinji “Jimmy Wayuni” was a diligent, prolific, creative and talented musician with a melodious voice that made his songs such as Airítu a Ruiru, Mama Sululu, Wayuni Útúire Uhenagia, among others, outstanding,” reads part of his post.

The DP further notes that through his numbers, Jimmy Wayuni advocated for social justice, condemned bad governance, glorified good leadership and worked towards bringing people together.

“Through his numbers, Jimmy Wayuni advocated for social justice, condemned bad governance, glorified good leadership and worked towards bringing people together. We will miss his humility, resilience and focus,” Ruto tweeted.

The celebrated musician died after his car rammed into a lorry at Kahawa Sukari near Githurai 45, as he headed to Nairobi from Ruiru, Kiambu County.

Wayuni, a retired Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) deputy commissioner was going to drop off a fellow musician when the fatal crash occurred.

His friend, Jacksam Kibandi, survived the crash and is in hospital.

Besides music, the retired taxman also had an interest in filmmaking, having acted in several home-grown movies.

He is not however, the first Kikuyu Benga musician to perish in a car crash. Last August, another Kikuyu Benga musician John Demathew also perished in a crash involving his car and a lorry near Thika town.

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Willis Raburu Separates With Wife, Throws Her Out of House After Cheating With Ugandan Woman

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Celebrated Citizen TV’s presenter Willis Raburu has allegedly separated with wife.

The 10 over 10 TV show host and his wife Mary Ngami, alias Marya Prude, are believed to not be living together, according to reports.

A local daily Monday reported that the couple is alleged to have separated a month ago.

It is believed that the couple had issues after Prude learnt her husband was cheating with a Ugandan woman.

It is said that Raburu lived with his wife in Phenom Estate, Langata, before the two vacated the house.

“In March is when hell broke loose after Raburu told his wife to move out. He is currently living in Kileleshwa with another woman,” a source was quoted by the local daily.

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Willis Raburu. PHOTO/COURTESY

At the moment, Raburu’s wife is believed to be living in a rented house in Thindigua, Kiambu county.

“What happened is they divided the households items. Raburu then rented a house for Marya and paid a deposit of two months,” the source said.

Marya has since deleted her social media account. The last time Raburu shared his wife’s photo was on Mother’s Day.

The presenter got married to Marya in an exclusive wedding two years ago, which only close friends and family members attended.

Early this year, the couple lost their daughter, whom they had been expecting after being married for nearly three years.

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Ezekiel Mutua Trashes Ethic Entertainment’s Apology, Breathes More Fire

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Kenya Films and Classification Board (KFCB) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has trashed an official apology issued by gengetone music group Ethic entertainment over their controversial song.

The group was forced to apologize to the public over their song dubbed Soko that contained controversial lyrics .

The moral cop Dr Mutua on Monday condemned the song claiming that it promoted the rape culture and pedophile.

Most fans also agreed with him and supported the ban of the music. The video was recently released and after 3 days it was pulled down from you tube.

The music group had to take to social media to offer an official apology to their fans, as they promised to produce clean content in future.

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However, Mutua has not accepted the apology, and has vowed to make sure that the entertainment group faces full force of law.

The moral cop on Tuesday morning took to his twitter account saying that Ethic’s late night statement meant nothing since their controversial song obviously promoted pedophilic culture.

He said they will have to face full force of law as provided for in the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222.

“So @ethicofficial issued this statement late last night ostensibly apologizing for their despicable song “Soko” which obviously promoted pedophilic culture. Now listen guys, You will have to face the full force of the law as provided for in the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222,” he tweeted.

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Moral Cop Ezekiel Mutua Comes to The Rescue of Mulamwah, Promises Him a Plum Job

by Muthoni Kamande
written by Muthoni Kamande

Kenya Films and Classification Board CEO Dr Ezekiel Mutua has come to the rescue of Kendrick Mulamwah, popularly known as Mulamwah, the comedian who recently announced that he was quitting comedy due to cyber bullying.

Mutua through his official twitter account on Wednesday morning said that he had heard the reports of Kenyans on Twitter wanting to push Mulamwah out of comedy, and into depression.

The moral cop encouraged Mulamwah to pick himself up and give him a call.

He has promised to buy the comedian a new shirt, mentor him and make him an ambassador of clean content.

Mutua went ahead to advice Mulamwah that the best way to deal with cyber bullying is refusing to give up.

“I hear that twitterates are driving @mulamwah out of comedy & into depression. Bro pick yourself up and give me a call. I will buy you a new shirt, mentor you and make you an ambassador of clean content. The best way of dealing with cyber bullies is to refuse to give up!” he posted.

Mulamwah took to his social media pages on Monday evening to apologize to his fans for making a decision of quitting comedy.

He shared a video of himself burning his favourite comic shirt, an attire that has always identified himself to his fans.

The comedian noted that the reception on social media had become too harsh for him to bear.

He explained that what was to make him happy makes me more sad, more enemies than friends,too much negativity and trolls.

Mulamwah noted that he wasn’t on social media for fame and bad blood but for fun. He thanked his fans for the support and everyone else who made him successful.

“It wasn’t an easy decision to make . Am sorry guys , what was to make me happy makes me more sad, more enemies than friends,too much negativity,trolls. I wasn’t here for fame and bad blood but for fun. Shukran sana kwa the support from the fans and everyone else who made it a success,” part of his post read.

Several other celebrities, among them comedian Jalang’o, DJ Shiti, gospel artist Bahati and radio presenter Alex Mwakideu have encouraged Mulamwah to give a deaf ear to cyber bullies and continue doing his thing.

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Mulamwah Quits Comedy, Reveals How Cyber Bullying Made Him Lose a 3-Months-Old Baby

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Cyber bullies have made it again! Comedian Kendrick Mulamwah, popularly known as Mulamwah has quit comedy.

This is after he faced cyber bullying for a long time.

The fast-growing Luhyia comedian took to his social media pages on Monday evening to apologize to his fans for the decision he had decided to take.

He shared a video of himself burning his favourite comic shirt, an attire that has always identified himself to his fans.

The comedian noted that the reception on social media had become too harsh for him to bear.

He explained that what was to make him happy makes me more sad, more enemies than friends,too much negativity and trolls.

Mulamwah noted that he wasn’t on social media for fame and bad blood but for fun. He thanked his fans for the support and everyone else who made him successful.

“It wasn’t an easy decision to make . Am sorry guys , what was to make me happy makes me more sad, more enemies than friends,too much negativity,trolls. I wasn’t here for fame and bad blood but for fun. Shukran sana kwa the support from the fans and everyone else who made it a success,” reads part of his post.

Mulamwah went ahead to say that those who wished the worst for him should now be happy.

“To those who always wished the worst for me I hope y’all happy now , the stage is all yours . my prayer is that no one else goes through the same again,” he posted.

He further shared a painful experience, revealing how he once lost his three months old baby due to stress that had been caused by cyber bullies.

“I once posted @carrol_sonie while in a hospital bed , we had just lost our baby at 3 months gestation following stress after being trolled online. I have never been the same since then , but we are men still keeping on a smile to cover the grimace,” his post read.

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Legendary Bungoma Musician Dies

by Pauline Waswa
written by Pauline Waswa

Legendary Musician from Bungoma County is dead.

Famous for his songs including Siauma, Endika, Sekali ka mulala among others, Bungoma County residents will remain to celebrate Samwel Namatete.

He met his abrupt death at Bungoma referral hospital on Monday 2nd March 2020 soon after being admitted in the facility’s ward 2.

Bungoma County musicians chairman Kasembeli Watila said the late had fallen ill at Eldoret on his way to Bungoma after a perfomance in Nairobi.

He added that he was taken by a well wisher to health centre and treated before his family arrived and took him to Sirisia hospital for further medication.

Mr. Kasembeli noted that condition worsened and had to be transferred to Bungoma referral hospital but unfortunately he passed on soon after being admitted.

He hails from Kulisiru village in Sirisia constituency and has been eulogised by many as a hard working musician who through his songs enlightened the society at large.

Situma wa Manyasi, one of his many ardent fans said he was a dedicated composer of music whose songs were enjoyed by many in the country.

His body has been preserved at Bungoma hospital mortuary as the burial arrangement kicks off.

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Revealed: Unknown Details Behind The Sudden Death of Papa Dennis

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Emerging details have revealed what led to the sudden death of top gospel artist Papa Dennis.

According to a detailed report by a local daily written from a series of interviews, depression occasioned by a sudden change in financial fortunes and forlorn hopelessness is what led to the death of the award-winning gospel musician.

Just over a year ago, everything looked so rosy for Papa Dennis, even going ahead to reveal to Pulse Magazine that he had at least Ksh50 million stashed in three bank accounts in the country.

Fast-forward to one year later, the musician was a pale shadow of his flashy and flamboyant former self — his financial muscle had waned, and the good life was now a mirage.

He relocated from his solid rented house in Lavington, and started life afresh in a room in the Pangani studio — Nairobi Records — where he allegedly jumped from on Friday, February 7.

By the time of his death, Papa Dennis did not know where his next meal would come from, according the informants of the local daily.

“He only had a mattress in one of the rooms in the studio; that was the only thing he went back to after spending the day searching where his meal would come from. Occasionally, he would be assisted by the owner of Nairobi Records, Mash Mjukuu. Upon learning that Papa Dennis had nowhere to go after being evicted from his furnished Lavington home over unpaid rent, Mjukuu offered to house him in the studio, and gave him a mattress,” a source was quoted by the daily.

The sources further revealed Papa Dennis’ former manager, Sadat Muhindi, was the one financing his luxurious lifestyle, but allegedly stopped after the two fell out over reasons yet to be known.

A report filed at Pangani Police Station by Papa Dennis’ brother, Simon Mwangi, at 1:30am Saturday, says he fell from Kirima Building near Jubilee Party headquarters, with authorities confirming Dennis’ cause of death as suicide.

The incident — according to police — happened at 11:30pm Friday.

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Police Probing Death of Award-Winning Gospel Singer Papa Dennis

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Police have launched probe into the death of award-winning gospel singer papa Dennis.

The 2018 AFRIMMA Awards winner was on Saturday morning found dead along the road in Ngara.

It is being alleged that he fell from a 7th floor building in Ngara, Nairobi.

His body was found on the roadside near Pangani on the night of Friday.

Veteran gospel artiste, Daddy Owen, who was at the scene copnfirmed to a local daily the passing away of Papa Dennis.

“He was found dead on the roadside near the Jubilee Party headquarters,” Daddy Owen was quoted by the local daily.

However, details of whether Papa Dennis was knocked down by a vehicle, or whether he committed suicide by jumping from a tall building remains scanty, as we wait for the conclusion of police probe.

Papa Dennis, whose real name is Dennis Mwangi, was born and raised in Matunda, Kakamega County. He has a twin brother whose name is Simon Mwangi.

His mother died in 2006, leaving him and his four other siblings unable to fend for themselves.

After his mother’s demise, Papa Dennis relocated to Kisumu where he started a second-hand clothes business.

He was known for exhibiting flamboyance, on several occasions sporting expensive designer clothes, watches and shoes.

The Late artiste, in his lifetime, won several awards, including a trophy in the 2015 Mwafaka Awards, 2016 and 2017 Pulse Music Video Awards, the 2018 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) and the 2019 Dear Awards.

Papa Dennis had several songs in his repertoire, including Tornado which he featured Tanzanian legendary singer Ray C. Other songs are: Nashukuru, Mayaya, Foundation (featuring Daddy Owen), Wabebe, among others.

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Otile Brown Celebrates The Diversity in Women in New Track ‘The Way You Are’

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Kenyan star Otile Brown is no doubt a talented and versatile musician. Otile has a way of connecting with his fans, especially the ladies.

The singer has started off his 2020 in style by giving his female fans a gift that I believe they will love and remember for a long time. The ‘Nabayet’ singer has sang his heart out in an attempt to make ladies love themselves for who they are.

His new song, ‘The Way You Are’ is what each and every lady needs out there as it praises diversity.
‘Bad Man Shivo’, as he is known by a number of his fans calls on ladies to love and believe in themselves for who they are.

For sometime now, attention has always been given to the heavily endowed women while the slim ones have time and again been ridiculed.

Otile on the other hand believes that even the slim ladies are great and have something great to offer.

The singer points out that while some people love voluminous women, he loves them small and tender. He also states that while some people go for the light skins, he prefers the chocolate type.

“Kuna wanopenda biggy, mi napenda ndogo. Wenye wanapenda lightskin, mimi napenda choco,” he says.

The ‘Alivyonipenda’ hitmaker goes ahead to caution ladies against going artificial in a bid to enhance their looks and appearance. He calls on ladies not to bleach or use body enhancer creams. Could he be targeting his ex Vera Sidika? Well, be the judge.

“Usijibleach mikorogo,” he states.

This song will definitely be a self esteem booster to the slim and dark ladies as Otile praises all the aspects in them. The singer cheekily states that love making sessions with the slim ladies are always great as one can always juggle between the bed, couch and even the walls.

Just like Tarrus Riley’s ‘Just the Way You Are’, Otile brown believes that God’s work on each and every woman was perfect and as such, no woman should be humiliated or feel bad because of their looks

I give this jam a 9/10 rating as the visuals are also well executed.

The singer captured different types of ladies from the brown skins to the dark skins, big to small. He even used a lady with Vitiligo as well as an albino to make this track relatable to all the ladies in the world.

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SHOTS FIRED! Khaligraph Jones Takes On Nigerian Rappers, Sets Out His List Of Requirements!

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Africa’s Best Rap Act Khaligraph Jones has struck again and this time, like lightning. The OG, as he is well known by his fans has fired heavy shots towards Nigerian rappers led by Blaq Bonez.

It began when Blaq Bonez decided to take the OG head on, following the Soundcity MVP awards in Lagos where the ‘Me Siogopi’ rapper was crowned the Hip Hop act of the year.

Following Khaligraph’s win, Blaq Bones took to Instagram and claimed that the Soundcity MVP organizers got it all wrong by awarding him the best Hip Hop act award. He even promised to drop a diss track the following day. Well, we are still waiting for it but clearly, the OG is not a patient man.

Khaligraph took to the studio to fire some warning shots at Black Bonez and co. According to Khali, he has already been crowned King and as such, the likes of Bonez should wait for the next season. It is also worth noting that Khali was crowned the best at Black Bonez’ very own backyard – Nigeria.

The OG has spit punch line after punch line and we doubt if Black Bonez with survive – or rather if he will have the audacity and energy to respond to the OG.

“Nigeria has to send a Lesbian to slay a beast?” asked Khaligraph who sees Black Bonez as no competition and as such, Nigeria could have done better.

As for winning in Nigeria, Khali has urged Black Bonez to pay his ‘lazy fans’ to vote for him next time. Khali even claims that Black Bonez is not popular in his own hood, urging Black Bonez to retire and settle down and take the diss track positively as it is meant to help boost his ego.

The OG has also taken time to pay homage to the likes of M.I Abaga, Vector, Ice Prince and rapper YCee who he claims has carried the Nigerian rap industry on his back. The other ‘rappers’ to him sound whack and have resorted to doing Afrobeats.

To ram the last nail on Black Bonez’ coffin, the OG claims that he is a done chapter who is just a random comedian.

The OG has also given out a number of conditions for the beef to be settled:

  1. The ‘Leave me Alone’ rapper wants to be a Nigerian Citizen but without a visa.
  2. He wants a mansion on the island and about 10 divas
  3. A bentley and a posh since he is coming for the crown

He finished by stressing that he never wants to see Blaq Bonez again “wearing his cheap suits”. He has however given him the opportunity to speak the truth, if he feels the need to.

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Tanasha Donna & Mbosso Link Up For a Sweet Love Ballad

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Tanasha Donna has dropped the first single off her debut EP, ‘Donatella’. The song which features Tanzania’s Mbosso is a Love ballad with a blend of Swahili, French and English.

Mama Naseeb comes in pretty well on this one with her melodious vocals all but spicing up this great love song. She talks about a man who apparently drives her crazy given the type of good loving he gives her. Could this be Diamond Platinumz? Well, Tanasha has never shied away from letting her feelings known out there and as such, we will not be surprised if this song was inspired by her relationship with Simba.

Mbosso too did not disappoint with the Love master delivering on this one. His lyrical game is clearly notable with his symphonious vocals making the song sound even better.

‘La Vie’ is a French word meaning ‘For Life’ and in the song, Tanasha clearly professes her eternal Love to the love of her life.

This is Tanasha’s third single since she ventured into the music industry and it follows her previous releases, Nah Easy and Radio Love featuring Barack Jacuzzi.

Her upcoming EP Donatella will have five songs with collabos expected from the likes of Khaligraph Jones. There are also hints that another collabo featuring a Tanzanian act and a Kenyan group will also be on the album.

‘La Vie’ is already available on Boomplay and fans can stream and enjoy it below.

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La Vie

2020 looks like a big year for Tanasha Donna who recently became a mum.

Her Donatella EP will be exclusive to Boomplay with its official launch set for 31st January. There are also rumours that Diamond Platinumz will grace the launch.

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Upcoming Artiste Cries Foul, Accuses Rufftone of Conning, Starving Him For 5 Days

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Gospel artiste Rufftone has been accused of duping an upcoming artiste and leaving him without pay.

This is after he organised a concert at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega county, called the artiste to perform after reaching some agreements only for him to be shortchanged later.

Narrating the ordeal via his facebook account, the young gospel artiste identified as Mc Angel Kenya expressed displeasure in the occurrence of events and called upon Kenyans to help him get justice.

“My name is Mc Angel. A Kenyan based gospel artist famous for Natamani song. 2019 was tough year for everybody and I was grateful when Rufftone of Mungu baba song called me to perform in his event in Kakamega.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I grew up in a children’s home and the streets. I know nobody besides God who has watched over me and reached me to this point through music.

“I know no influential humans besides the same God who directs my path. I went to Kakamega and worked for five days. Did activations and sang my lungs out,” reads part of his post.

“However, upon winding up, Mr Rufftone refused to pay up upon requesting for my dues.

“Instead, he came up with stories that the ladies under my watch had misappropriated airtime that was meant for activation. This man even refused to buy me food for the days I was there but as a man I moved on,” added the artiste.

Additionally, the upcoming artiste claimed that Rufftone, being a big name in the industry threatened him saying that there was nothing he could do as he was the President’s ally.

Rufftone and his brother Owen Mwati, famously known as Daddy Owen have been in the music industry for decades, with majority of upcoming artistes looking up to them.

Rufftone was however not available for a comment on the same by the time this story was published.

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