Seasoned Kenyan comedian, actor and scriptwriter Eddie Butita confirmed on his social media accounts on September 16th 2021, that he has been approached by global streaming platform Netflix as the very first Swahili comedy writer and director. This was following a project he had been spearheading for the past few months, piecing together the Swahili…
‘Jumia Games’ Launched in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana
Technology company Mondia and e-commerce platform Jumia have today announced the launch of Jumia Games, an entertainment category on the JumiaPay App. In its first phase, the fully branded gaming portal is available in only five of Africa’s major economies, including Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya and Ghana, with plans to expand the service to Jumia’s…
SA Hit ‘Jerusalema’ by Master KG Latest African Single to Clock 100 Million YouTube Views in 2020
South African musician Master KG‘s ambition of clocking 100 million views on YouTube with his mega hit, Jerusalema (featuring vocalist Nomcebo) is now a reality, making him the first artist on the continent to do so this year. Jerusalema joins the ranks of Burna Boy‘s On The Low, Yemi Alade‘s Johnny and Davido‘s Fall which all enjoy the…
Equity and Quickmart Partner for Contactless Transaction at New Kisumu Outlet
Kenyan supermarket chain Quickmart’s latest branch in the lakeside city of Kisumu, along Oginga Odinga Lane has opened its doors to customers with a number of offers and technological innovations. While select lucky shoppers will receive gift vouchers from the supermarket for use at the outlet, Equity cardholders will be able to use a ‘Tap…
Kenyan Film makers Wanuri Kahiu and Sam Soko to Feature on 2020 Durban FilmMart Panel
Award-winning Kenyan film makers Wanuri Kahiu (Rafiki) and Sam Soko (Softie) are set to feature on the virtual edition of the 11th Durban FilmMart Institute (DMI) which takes place from 4th to 13th September this year. This year’s Durban FilmMart (DFM) theme is “Brave New Cinema” and will look to bring together leading and emerging…
REVIEW: Burna Boy is indeed ‘Twice as Tall’ in Bold new Album
There’s no better way to set the stage for what is a definitive next-level moment in the career of Grammy-nominated artist Burna Boy, with his new Diddy-produced studio album, than the first track ‘Level Up’ which features the incomparable vocals of Youssor N’Dou. ‘And If you’re feeling like you cant level up omo make you…
Iconic 2020 Land Rover Defender Officially Makes Entry into Kenyan Market
Described as ‘the most capable off-roader Land Rover’ ever built, the 2020 Land Rover Defender has finally officially been launched in Kenya, completing the Land Rover Line-up that includes the luxurious Range Rover family and the versatile Discovery SUVs. With starting prices north of KES 11 Million, with a variation going for up to KES 21.6…
NEW MUSIC: Sauti Sol’s ‘Insecure’ Talks Body and Relationship Issues
Over the past few years, Kenyan afro-pop group Sauti Sol have mastered the art of visual and vocal harmony, often misjudged for the manner in which they address their subject matter, largely perceived as some form of social structure discordance, but largely applauded for their artistry and ingenuity. Their new song ‘Insecure’ seems to follow…
Coke Studio Sessions Launched by Coca-Cola and BeApp
BeApp, a new live music streaming platform, and Coca-Cola today announced the launch of Coke Studio Sessions, an exclusive collaboration featuring a diverse line-up of musical performances for fans to enjoy over the next 60 days. Live performances from more than 100 artists across the globe, including Katy Perry, Anitta, DJ Khaled, Bebe Rexha, Miguel…
Exclusive First Looks at PlayStation 5 Game Play
Official game-play footage of the first games on PlayStation‘s next generation new console, the PlayStation 5 (PS5) have been unleashed, and what realistic, yet mind-bending experiences these are to watch. In October 2019, Sony announced that the next generation console was coming, with further technical and hardware component updates made from April this year, which…