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Ommy Dimpoz back on his feet, in Mombasa for video shoot (Photo)
There has been speculation concerning the where abouts and health status of Tanzania crooner Ommy Dimpoz, the speculations were fueled after reports that the artist had been rushed to Germany for treatment after developing some complications from his previous throat surgery.
His situation brought together fellow artists from Tanzania and fans praying for his quick recovery.
Early this month there were rumours that the artist is dead, his management came out strongly dispelling the rumours and condemned those behind it.
Well, Ommydallah has now established that the artist is back to his feet and working on a new video release. He is currently in Mombasa and over the weekend he was busy shooting his new video under the Mombasa based production company, Above the Rim. He was joined by Kenyan gospel artist Willy Paul during the shoot.
There is still no much information concerning his upcoming song/ video but we will keep you posted once we gather the details.
Octopizzo linked to the death of a 19 - year -old student
Kenyan rapper Henry ohanga popularly referred by the stage name Octopizzo is in the eye of the storm over murder claims.
A family at Nairobi's woodley estate says octopizzo assaulted their 19 year old son Kenneth Abom on Thursday afternoon forcing him to jump from the fourth floor of their building leading to his death.
The strathmore university student succumbed to chest injuries on saturday shortly after his admission at the kenyatta national hospital.
The family says that they are waiting for an autopsy report so they can press charges against the rapper.
In an Interview with KTN, Octopizzo distanced himself from the death of the boy, saying he is not responsible.
New Video : Vanessa Mdee ft Distruction Boys - That's for me
Vanessa Mdee will make you dance to her new single "That's For Me", together with Distruction Boyz, DJ Tira and Prince Bulo.
Watch the video below
Audio: Sis P Queen makes a comeback with ' Te Amo'
Coast Diva, Sis P Queen is back with a new single dubbed 'Te Amo', after a quite long maternity break.
'Te Amo' which means 'I love you' is a deep, mellow, passionate love song and has been produced by Saint P. It is the first single in her 25-track upcoming album yet to be released this year.
Sis P had been on a break since May last year after being advised by her doctor after she started experiencing some pregnancy related complications , she successful delivered a baby boy on December last year and is now back to reclaim her throne.
Listen to the song below
Photos: Family, friends and colleagues pay emotional tributes to Bruce Odhiambo at church service
Hundreds of friends, family and colleagues from the entertainment industry today (Thursday) converged at the Nairobi Baptist church to pay their tributes and celebrate a legend, Bruce Odhiambo.
Bruce who has nurtured alot of talents in the local music industry thus earning the name 'Dad' from most artist died on a week ago at the Nairobi hospital after a long battle with cardiac ailments.
Among those who paid their tributes is President Kenyatta who described the late as a big man with a big heart, a gentle giant who loved people, a legend a and a pioneer. The President and Bruce were classmates.
The president's tribute was read by first lady Margaret Kenyatta on his behalf.
Talia Oyando who read a tribute on behalf of her dad (One of Bruce's close friends) , remembered him as a giver and a father figure who stood by her when she lost her job.
On their part Sauti Sol band members described the late Bruce as not only a mentor but a 'Dad'. "Your immense contribution to the industry laid a foundation for many artistes. You were not only a mentor but a dad to us" they noted. all.
Daddy Owen said 'We were friends for many years, you inspired me to register my first company. Telling me how I should invest and the industry works. We respected each other as true friends. We love you bro'.
On his personal tribute, Nairobi Senator Johson Sakaja committed to pushing for broadcasters to play 60% Kenyan music and pay their royalties.
Other artists who also attended the service includes Nyashinski, Eric Wainaina, Kidum, Dan Chizi, Wyre, Kayamba Afrika among others.
The former Youth and Enterprises Development boss leaves behind his two children, daughter Simone and son Laboriel and a grandson, Ethan. He will be laid to rest this Saturday in Koru Kisumu County.
Ali Kiba beveared, loses father
Tanzanian superstar AliKiba is mourning the death of his father Mzee Salehe Kiba who died early Thursday morning.
According to reports the late died at the Muhimbili referral hospital in Daresalaam where he had been receiving treatment, he is set to be laid to rest this afternoon (4pm) according to Islam customs and traditions.
Several artists have since come out to send their condolence message to AliKiba and his family following the loss.
Major Lazer debuts E Kelly remix of 'Blow that smoke' ft Tove Lo in Kenya
Major Lazer debuts in Kenya the remix of “Blow That Smoke” ft. Tove Lo from Nigerian producer E Kelly today—listen here. Kindly find the single and art work attached.
E Kelly has produced several top charting records such as: “So inspired” by Waje ft. Muna, “Say My Name” by Wizkid, Mr. Eazi’s “Pour Me Water” and Loose Kaynon’s “Mo Ti De” ft. Maytronomy.
The remix follows a string of releases from Major Lazer collaborating with African artists including Burna Boy, Babes Wodumo, Mr. Eazi, RAYE and Kizz Daniel, plus Kranium.
Originally released in October, “Blow That Smoke” continues to receive critical acclaim—Rolling Stone describes the song as “a bouncey stomper with a West African guitar riff and heavy groove.”
Major Lazer also revealed their career spanning Major Lazer Essentials compilation this year. Essentials highlights Major Lazer’s reach across the globe, and the vast range of their influences and influence to date.
Upon the release, Billboard hailed “it’s undeniable how important and multi-faceted Major Lazer’s 10 years have been.”
With three albums under their belt, the band continues to tour the world over, making the world smaller by making the party bigger. A highly anticipated fourth album is on the way, with much more to come from Major Lazer in 2019.
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New Video: Susumila ft Jolie- Unanimaliza
Mombasa based artist Susumila has teamed up with Tanzanian female singer Jolie in his latest release titled 'Unanimaliza'.
The audio has been produced by Imma the Boy and video directed by Bosco Jnr.
Watch the video below
Kidis joins forces with upcoming rapper Gabiro Mtu Necessary in 'Nitembeze'
It has been a whole new and assorted year of 2019 that has seen various Kenyan artists come out and express themselves in different ways concerning the state of their entertainment scene and that of the world as a whole.
Release of songs such as ‘Nitembezee’ that has seen Kenya’s top act Kidis The Jembe incorporate young and aggressive rapper from Kisumu, Gabiro Mtu Necessary famously known as Kisumu President following his current and previous achievements as a young dreamer and celebrity.
He is also one among the few Kenyan acts who has proven that hard work forever beats talent.
In the song, Gabiro comes in with heavy and lyrically powerful verses that depicts his struggles as young artist mentioning at least every person who inspired him and still inspires him to be a better musician cum rapper in the tremendously dynamic music industry that pops up with new trends very fast.
He is notably talking about shining his light on other as heard on the first verse “…siwezi shine mpaka refugee apate dish…no role model mpaka Jaguar akuwe rais.”
It simply translates to him wanting to use his influential being as a musician to ensure all refugees have a better life and that he has no role model at the moment until the day musician and politician Jaguar becomes the president.
Kidis makes the song flow smoothly by being on the chorus on the Videz produced track that has seen him bring a whole new style and life to Gabiro’s genre and style of music as witnessed in his previous releases like Chini Ya Maji and Low Key which he featured singer Matamu.
The song has touched on a number of issues like encouraging and insisting on artists to always be ready for change and that everything in life will always take time.