Kenyan King of Dancehall and Sony Music artist: Redsan known for among other mega hits: “Shoulder Back”,“Badder than Most” and “Yule Pale” is set to launch his brand new album titled THE BADDEST on 15^th Sept 2018 at the Carnivore Grounds from 6 PM.

Touted as the biggest album launch Kenyans are set to witness in 2018, the concert will feature Jamaican Dancehall artist Demarco and special performances by Nigerian pop diva Tiwa Savage and Kenyan hip hop giant Khaligraph Jones.

Ahead of the launch, Redsan says, “I am bringing my long term friend Demarco who I have also collaborated with in the album as the event’s main feature. I have also worked with Khaligraph before and we happen to share a similar vision.

His dream to take Kenyan music to the world is the same as mine from 24 years ago when I started my career,” adding on reigning Nigerian Pop Queen: “Tiwa Savage was an easy choice for me because she is one of the ladies I really admire in the Afro Beats scene and plans to work with her are already underway.”

Redsan is among the pioneering Kenyan music acts whose music has dominated the industry for more than two decades commanding massive crowds and connecting with diverse audiences. At the launch event, he will be performing some of his greatest hits of all time as well as new tracks from the new album.

THE BADDEST ALBUM—Redsan’s fifth will have 17 tracks including collaborations with Jamaican acts Demarco and Naila (formely of Brick & Lace), Kenyan songstress Yvonne Darc, Tanzanian fast rising artist Ervix and Ugandan heavy weight Jose Chameleone.

Redsan says, “I’ve always felt the need to collaborate with likeminded artists who see beyond one region and go on to establish international brands,” adding, “My album is set to take Kenyans to the world.”

Fans should anticipate the worldwide release of THE BADDEST ALBUM from Sept 14^th through all digital platforms. In East Africa, the album will be released exclusively for its first two weeks by Safaricom on their digital platforms and powered by Skiza.

Redsan has thanked Safaricom for supporting him throughout his career for more than 15 years stating: “I commend Safaricom for its presence in the music industry and creating platforms for artistes to push and promote their brands. They are always trying to break barriers and change how artistes perform in the Kenyan music industry.” 

“We are committed to supporting local music talent and that is why we are very excited to be partnering with Redsan as he launches his new album. Through our Skiza platform we are giving musicians a platform to sell their music to the millions of subscribers registered on the Safaricom network, and in that way transform the lives of our artistes by providing another avenue for them to generate an income from their work” said Charles Kare, Acting Director - Consumer Business Unit, Safaricom

Check out the songs that have made it to the top 10 Coast music chart courtesy of Pwani Fm.

10. NJIWA- WILLY PAUL ft NANDY
9. TOTO - BANDANAH , K FORCE ft SPIZZO
8. NYOTA SINA SUSUMILA
7. ZAGADA - BROWN MAUZO
6. LEVEL - BEKA THE BOY FT PETRA
5. KISAUNI - OHMS LAW MONTANA
4. SAGA - CITY BOY BAWAZIR
3.WATAISOMA NAMBA- KELECHI AFRICANA
2. NYAN’GA - DAZLAH
1. SHAM SHAM - DULLY MELODY FT NOTI FLOW

TRACKS IN WAITING
1. MANYAKUNYAKU – CHIKUZEE
2. SUNSHINE GAL – FRANKIE DEE
3. HELLO – NYASHINSKI
4. BABY LOVE – OTILE BROWN

28 artistes from Coke Studio Africa 2017 edition are among Africa’s top celebrated stars nominated at the 2018 edition of the annual African Muzik Magazine Awards and Music Festival (AFRIMMA), set to take place on 7^th October, 2018 at House of Blues Dallas in USA.

The nominees were unveiled in the month of July 2018 revealing Coke Studio Africa 2017 artists Nasty C, Yemi Alade, Sauti Sol, Jah Prayzah, Khaligraph Jones, Eddy Kenzo, Nyashinski, Bebe Cool, Alikiba.

Also in the list are Rayvanny, Olamide, Mafikizolo, Falz, Locko, Chidinma, Sheebah, Busiswa, Runtown, Shekhinah, Nandy, Tresor, Patoranking, Navy Kenzo, Mi Casa, Ykee Benda and Anselmo Ralph who made the cut.

Leading with 5 nominations is South African rapper Nasty C followed by Kenyan group Sauti Sol and Reggae/Dancehall artiste Patoranking who bagged three nominations each.

Coke Studio Africa 2017 producers Killbeatz and Masterkraft have also been nominated at AFRIMMA Awards in the category of Producer of the Year.

Coke Studio Africa 2017 original composition: “Said” by two of Africa’s biggest stars South African rapper Nasty C and Nigerian artist Runtown bagged two major nominations for Song of the Year and Collabo of the Year.

Nasty C has been nominated for Artist of the Year alongside other Coke Studio Africa 2017 South African music group: Mafikizolo, and Best Male Artist Southern Africa, the latter alongside Tresor (Congolese/South Africa) and Jah Prayzah—the Zimbabwean music general who were also part of Coke Studio Africa 2017.

Coke Studio Africa 2017 Big Break Artist from Uganda Ykee Benda also commendably bagged a nomination for Best Newcomer. He was making his debut on Coke Studio Africa last year collaborating with Jah Prayzah from Zimbabwe and Mozambican artiste Mr. Bow as one of the show’s Big Break acts.

Mombasa leaders led by the County Deputy Governor William Kingi have joined the campaign calling for the release of Ugandan MP Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine

The campaign is dubbed #free Bobi Wine.

Bobi Wine and other opposition-leaning MPs were arrested in the northwestern town of Arua few days ago ahead of Arua Municipality by-election. 

Bobi Wine was on Thursday presented before Gulu Magistrate Court where he was charged with treason, this was shortly after he was freed by the General Court Martial where he faced charges of illegal possession of guns and ammunition.

Several artists and activists from across the region have so far come out calling for the release of the vocal artist turn politician. 

Benin's Angelique Kidjo and Coldplay's Chris Martin are among  musicians who have since signed a petition calling for the release of the legislator nick named 'Ghetto King'.

Among the leaders from Mombasa who have also added their voices is Senator Mohammed Faki and Mvita Mp Abdulswamad Nassir.

The leaders joined a group of activists led by Haki Africa in Mombasa last evening for a vigil where they called for the immediate release of Bobi Wine arguing he is being held unlawful by the Ugandan government.

Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has this morning paid a courtesy call on retired President Daniel Moi at his Kabarak home.

Joho was accompanied by Mombasa County Assembly speaker Aharub Khatri, Changamwe Mp Omar Mwinyi, Mishi Mboko(Likoni), Ken Chonga (Kilifi South),Teddy Mwambire (Ganze), Abdikarim Osman(Fafi) and a host of Mombasa County Government senior officials .

Baringo Senator who is also Moi's son was also present at the meeting. 

Details of what they discussed have however not yet been made public.

This comes just months after Gideon Moi paid Joho a courtesy call at his office where they also held brief discussion together with other KANU officials.

Joho who has made public his presidential ambitions is currently in a tour of the Rift Valley region where he is expected to preside over a fundraising for construction of Alsalam Mosque in Maralal, Samburu county on Saturday.

On Sunday the Governor  will pitch camp at Churo Amaya ward in Baringo county where he will preside over another fund raising  for Churo Girl's secondary school.

Other leaders who have since met the former head of state includes President Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. 

On May this year Deputy President Ruto's attempt to visit Moi at his Kabarak home failed. He was informed that the former head of state was undergoing a routine physiotherapy session with his doctors, forcing him to return to Nairobi. 

Rift Valley is considered as Ruto's home turf.

Mombasa based artist Chikuzee has just released his latest video titled 'Manyaku Nyaku'.

Watch the video below

Taurus Musik’s new signee Trina Mungai has dropped yet another single featuring fellow male signee and fast rising Kenyan artist Kagwe Mungai. The song titled ‘Twenty Four’ comes just a few months after the songstress dropped a big reggae tune ‘Tonight’.

24 is a romantic duet that is an expression of love and affection between two individuals. The audio has been produced by Kagwe Mungai, and is written by the duo.

The video is set to be released mid-September and is predicted to be one of the most sensual videos of the holidays.

Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi has embarked on a  campaign to support local initiatives through its ‘Kilo of Kindness’ global charity campaign.

Launched by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in 2015, the highly successful initiative, which honours the United Nations International Day of Charity on 5 September, calls on guests to donate at least one kilo of food, clothing and educational supplies to disadvantaged communities around the world, with a focus on underprivileged youngsters.

This year more than 30 hotels across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East are backing the campaign, which runs from 1-15 September.

Guests and visitors are invited to drop off at least one kilo of supplies at the hotel lobby during that period, which will then be distributed to Angels of Hope, a community-based organisation in Kenya’s slums of Kibera started in 2010 to support poor orphans and vulnerable children living with HIV/AIDS. Angels of Hope aims to achieve community development as well as eliminate hunger, homelessness and illiteracy.

Last year, 8,500 kilos of supplies were donated by guests of participating hotels – a figure Mövenpick hopes to surpass with its 2018 campaign. While each guest is encouraged to donate at least one ‘Kilo of Kindness’, all contributions will be gratefully received.

High-priority items include books, notebooks and stationery such as pens, pencils, rulers and erasers; canned food, soup, fruit, vegetables and concentrated milk; dry food like rice, beans, oats, pasta, cereals, flour, powdered milk, baby formula, tea and coffee; and clothing for adults and children.

For more information on participating hotels and the charities they are supporting, visit www.movenpick.com/akiloofkindness

As the country is marking 40 years since the death of the founding father, Kenyan artists Sauti Sol and Nyashinski have decided to release a song that resonates with the day and the current frustrations facing the country.

The song which is in form of a message from our founding heroes including Jomo Kenyatta, Tom Mboya and Jamarogi Odinga.

The song is the sixth single off of Sauti Sol's  forthcoming LP, Afrikan Sauce.

Our first realization was to speak power to the reality that we are living in, hence the title “Tujiangalie.” reads a statement from Sauti Sol.

Self-reflection. Recognizing that we have the capacity to change the world we live in by looking inward and holding ourselves accountable for the role we play in society. The truth is “when you make your bed, you lie in it!” adds the statement.

Watch the video below