LARRY MADOWO FLIRTS WITH DEATH…

KTN’s Larry Madowo was on a whirlwind tour of Kisumu, Kakamega, Eldoret and Nakuru's tourist spots. Well, here are some photos of his on the tour.




Photos by Standard's Maxwell Agwanda.

WANURI KAHIU’S PUMZI FILM: THE TRAILER

CHIDI BENZ IN NAIROBI Y’ALL

Tanzanian rapper Chidi Benz is currently in Nairobi shooting a music video with P Unit.
The hiphop artiste who is the founder member of the group LAFamilia group, based in Ilala district, Dar es Salaam collaborated with P Unit in the latest joint Chaguo Langu.
Chidi Benz is one of the more creative artists in the bongo flava Swahili hip hop genre. He has also collaborated on a long string of hits with many of the leaders in the musical field like Ray C and Lady Jaydee.
Some of his biggest hits to date include DSM Stand Up and Pompom Pishhaah

INSYDER’S LATEST VALENTINE COVER GIRL

Check out some of the pix from the photoshoot with The Insyder Magazine's February cover girl. Tero made KTN’s Straight Up, a daily TV magazine show look all new and fab.
Here you go enjoy them….

MAN CITY SIGNS KENYA'S MCDONALD MARIGA FOR SH1BILLION!

It's official, me and Mariga are related. Dude will be joining Man City at a heffy fee of Sh1billion. Yes, yes, i know I'm no football enthusiasts but this is like big news.
Parma have accepted a Sh1billion offer for McDonald Mariga ahead of an imminent move to Premier League side Manchester City. Parma are now looking for an alternative midfielder to fill the void left by Mariga. "We hope to have him [Jimenez] by Monday," said Leonardi.
Inter Milan have also tracked Kenya international Mariga, but appear to have put off any move until the summer after taking Manuel Fernandes on loan from Valencia.
Mariga, 22, would be an alternative to Gago, who is keen to sign City only for Madrid to block his exit.

SHOCKER: RHYTHM CITY’S BAD GIRL IS AN INTROVERT

Moshidi Motshegwa isn’t at all like the nasty Naomi she plays in Rhythm City. In a recent interview with Sunday World, Moshidi revealed, “I don’t like doing interviews but I have no choice. It’s part of my job.
“But I sometimes think it would be easier if people just Googled me and got the whole story.”
She continues hesitantly: “I was born in Alexandra (during the revolutionary time) and have been in the industry for 16 years now.”
“When I was growing up I was a bit fat and not into athletics so I stuck to my books. There are piles and piles of books all around my house.
“The thing is, I have a passion for storytelling and stories.”
That explains why she didn’t study acting but rather literature.
“I’m very much into literature, especially about African women.”
Motshegwa never intended to become an actress.
“I wanted to be a literature professor. Even today, I still want to be one.”
She is currently reading for her masters in literature.
Motshegwa says acting just came naturally.
“It started when I was just 14 years old and I won a competition to go to America, where I wrote and acted out a monologue,” she says.
She has come a long way since then. She has been seen in many films and TV dramas, soapies and comedies.
You’d expect the funny girl to be an extrovert. but she is adamant she’s the quiet type.
“I’m actually an introvert – very shy – and like my own time and space. When I’m not working I’m at home relaxing.
“I tried once when I was still young to go and attend functions but I just didn’t fit in. So now I’m grown up and accept who I am.”
Moshidi is internationally known for playing Florence Nxumalo in the 2004 feature film Drum alongside Taye Diggs. She played the lead, Denzela Ledwaba, in the SABC2 police drama series Zero Tolerance from 2003 to 2006. Won the best actress in a TV drama Golden Horn award at the inaugural Saftas in 2006 for her role in the series.
She has also appeared in numerous TV shows, including Friends Indeed, Gaabo Motho, Flat 27, Generations, Justice For All, Joburg Blues, Behind the Badge, Ke Nnako, SOS, Hillside, The Lab and Jozi H. She also made a guest appearance in a 2003 episode of the American medical drama series ER. The introvert played Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zinzi in the 1997 made-for-TV movie Mandela and De Klerk.

KENYAN VIDEO GAME WINS INTERNATIONAL PRIZE

Pamoja Mtaani, the action-based videogame pilot launched in 2008 aimed at fight against AIDS towards a HIV free generation won an international award.
The behaviour change video game, created by Warner Bros, won the Global Business Coalition’s Business Excellence Award at the awards dinner in Washington, D.C late last year.
Pamoja Mtaani tells the story of five East Africans, Judy the med student, Sean the techie, Lefty the footballer, Lady D. the musician, and Georgy the tout, as an everyday ride turns catastrophic when their bus is highjacked. Each individual experiences a loss, and the five strangers must come together on a quest for justice.
It became a hit after big names in the Kenyan music industry were involved in its production. They include Jua Cali, Wyre and Atemi who lend their voices to the video game, Ennovator who produces the soundtrack and renown playwright Cajetan Boy who helped with the story line.

TSOTSI ACTOR ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY

South African actor, Isreal Makoe who won an award for the role he played on Tsotsi and his two friends were arrested in Orange Grove, South Africa last week after they robbed three people of their cellphones and Sh5000.
Accroding to South African Pig, Captain Phillip Maganedisa said two men and a woman were walking on the corner of Louis Botha and Second Street when a blue VW minibus stopped near them around 9pm.
"The three alighted from the vehicle, told the victims they were police officers and they wanted to search them. They searched, assaulted them and took their cellphones and Sh5000 from the lady," Maganedisa said.
He said a police patrol vehicle came and the three fled. The victims informed the police of the incident and the robbers' vehicle were chased.
"They were stopped a couple of streets down the suburb. The stolen cell phones and the money were found in their possession."
Maganedisa said the three were charged with common assault and robbery.
Makoe is well known for his roles in the movie Tsotsi, the best foreign-language film Oscar winner in 2006, the SABC 1 drama series Yizo Yizo and Gaz'lam. One of his friends is also in the entertainment industry as a back-up dancer. The third man is unknown.

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WANURI'S SCI-FI SCREENED AT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu's science fiction film, Pumzi will be screened at this year’s Sundance Film Festival as part of it's New African Cinema program. This being Kenya’s first science fiction film, we hope it will shade some much needed light to the talented minds in the country.
Pumzi will play a total of five times at Sundance between January 22 and January 30. The 29 minute-film is about survivors of an ecological devastation, as a result how they live in a controlled environment, the Maitu Comunity.
Since they believe there is no life outside, no one is allowed to leave the comunity. But a young woman, Asha, who is in possession of a germinating seed struggles against the governing council to plant the precious seedling on Earth’s ruined surface.
The short film was made with grant money from Focus Features’ Africa First short film program, the Goethe Institut and the Changamoto arts fund.
Mentors from Focus Features introduced Wanuri to South African producers, including Simon Hansen, who worked with Neill Blomkamp the director of the controversial hit sci-fi District 9
In a recent interview with Wired.com Wanuri revealed that she has future plans to expand Pumzi to a feature length as well as nurturing her local film community.
“I would like to work and build an industry, so that everyone walks away well-paid, with great hours,”Wanuri said. “Just a humane society, of sorts.”

KENYAN SUITOR HEARTBROKEN BY CHELSEA CLINTON’S ENGAGEMENT

Renewed attempts by Kenyan businessman to woo Bill and Hilary Clinton’s only child Chelsea are in top gear.
Godwin Chepkurgor has penned a two page long letter to Chelsea to be sent through the American Ambassador Michael Ranneberger on a ‘very private and personal issue’.
“I am still smitten. I have recently learnt through the media that my beloved lady is betrothed to someone else and that she plans to wed “this summer”. Sir, when is summer?” Godwin asks in the letter, “However, believe me sir; I am so happy for her. I wish her all the joy and success as she plans for the auspicious occasion and much happiness thereafter.”

He still doesn’t give up hope, he believe there is a glimmer of getting Chelsea by his side despite the engagement.
“In her internet posting, she says that she “hopes that all will be there”. When I noticed that, my heart skipped in hope and anticipation. Would that be her shy and polite way of inviting me? Is it so my good ambassador? If she beckoned and bid me come, tell her that I would walk out of any fortified den and walk across any lion infested savannah. I would swim across the Atlantic Ocean; conquer the dreaded pirates from Somalia and every brutal terrorist from Afghanistan. I will outwit and out swim all sharks and whales of any great sea and of the boundless ocean to deliver a rose to her.”
During Hillary's August 2009 visit to Kenya, businessman offered 40 goats and 20 cows for the opportunity to marry Chelsea Clinton. The offer was a renewal of an offer that he originally made during 2000. Hillary was amused but said that the decision would be up to Chelsea to decide, as she is "very independent".

TPF1’S CEDRIC ON NTV’S GUY CENTRE

Former reality show contestant Cedric Dambala will be making a debut on TV. This Wednesday at 8pm, the star will be on NTV drama series Guy Centre.
He will be performing some of his new hits form his yet to be released album Is This Love.
This comes after a two-year break from music, Cedric just completed his studies Egerton University where he was studying Community Development. He released his first music video Waziwazi directed by Willie Owuso of Big Ideas.
The video features actress Lupita Nyongo who plays an undecided lover, she can’t make up her mind if she truly loves her current boyfriend enough not to b detract the feeling of the handsome stranger she meets. Waziwazi is about love and the up and downs in relationships.

WYCLEF SHEDS TEARS AT HAITI FUND CONTROVERSY

Haitian born Wyclef Jean held a press conference to dispel rumors that his Yele Haiti foundation had misused funds and failed to properly file its taxes. "If you're a man with a clear conscience, speak with a clear conscience and the world will know," Wyclef said to an audience of reporters. "The books are open. We have a clean bill of health from an auditor."
This came after The Smoking Gun published a report accusing Jean of using Yele Haiti funds for his own personal use and failing to file tax returns in a timely manner.


Wyclef lashed out at the rumours. "Have I made mistakes? Yes," Jean said at the news conference. "Did I ever use Yele money for personal benefits? Absolutely not."
With tears rolling down his cheeks, the star host at last year’s MTV Africa Music Award ceremony in Kenya insisted the money will be put to good use. "I was the one carrying the little girls to the morgue. In reality, my people are dying. I have to go back for relief. I do not cry for myself. I cry for them," the star said.

In a moving pre-Christmas message on his website, the former Fugees wrote about Haiti and hope: "At times when I go to Haiti I ask myself what would have happen if I never made it to America? What would I be doing right now? What if I never became Wyclef, and Wyclef was getting on the plane today to come to Haiti to bring me food and Christmas Gifts how would I feel.
When I reflect on such things, it makes me understand that to live for others is the none selfish way to live. At times we are so caught up with ourselves that we forget about those around us. Some say they can’t help the needy because they have no money to give to the poor. I say no one gave me money, in the hut they gave me hope."

The allegations threaten to derail a charity effort that has been overwhelmingly successful since the 7.0 earthquake struck 8 miles beneath Port-au-Prince, causing massive devastation and an estimated 100,000 casualties. Yele reportedly pulled in over Sh76 million in the disaster's first 36 hours, and the foundation now counts its donation base at "several million dollars."

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NINA OGOT PERFORMS AT INDIAN FESTIVAL

Afro-acoustic singer Nina Ogot took part in the second International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFok) where she staged two plays during the week long festival last year from December 20 to 28.
Nina, famed for the songs Chokora and African Angel represented Kenya together with the Theatre Company invited for the festival. The theme of the festival was Afro-Asia and saw not only Asian talent but also other African playwrights and actors participate. The ITFok is a meaningful attempt to create a unique platform of expression for theatre practitioners and academics.

“At the theatre festival I attended and presented one of my plays called Sauti Kimya that was staged last year August at the Alliance Francaise. Sauti Kimya is a poetic and musical show that addresses the issue of environmental degradation, an issue that I will continue to talk about in my music this year. We also presented the show Githaa a play directed by Keith Pearson that deals with Kenyan life in the form of a folk tale. The myths and rural realities have been portrayed through the story of a young woman.”
The other plays to be staged from Africa included “Every Year, Every Day, I am Walking” (South Africa), “Time for Change” (Nigeria) and “Hello Prisoners” (Nigeria),
However, Nina is looking to bigger project this years. “I'm currently working on my sophomore album to be released early 2011. I will be launching a website and a DVD with my live performances on stage.”

HABIDA TALKS ABOUT BEING A CELEB MUM

There is a new celebrity couple in town, the gorgeous Habida and International DJ and corporate honcho DJ Yush. The two will be joining the mummy and daddy club come June.
The four-month pregnant Habida explained why she made the decision to go public on her pregnancy was to reduce the pressure and speculation.
“There is a lot of pressure of telling everyone more so because I’m in the limelight. Like everyone else, I have always had a dream of being a mum and starting a family,” she said.
Asked if her adoring fans - who are predominantly male - would change the way they view her, not as a hot babe on stage but someone’s mum and fiancé. Habida who is popular for her hit song Sunshine that features Nameless said, “Nothing has changed but I hope my fans still look at me first as a human being.
“I’m still on track with my career in the music industry. The pregnancy will not change the timing of my debut album which was due out in, though I admit I can’t do as many shows as I would have liked.”
So when is the wedding, we shamelessly asked. “That will ”
Habida who is promoting her latest single Kesho joins two other soon to be celebrity mums KTN’s Lillian Muli and singer Valerie Kimani.

DID SADE VISITS KENYA FOR INSPIRATION?

International soul musician Sade Adu travelled incognito to the Kenyan coast last October. Our people in Lamu whispered to us that she stayed at the prestigious Peponi Hotel a.k.a Peponis. The Smooth Operator legend kept a low profile and was in the company of a small entourage of about three people.
Sade chose Peponis mostly for it’s small and personal attributes; it is also the perfect hide away holiday from modern life.
Anyhow, musically, Sade has also kept a low profile – her last album came out ten years ago. According to reports the band members, Andrew Hale, Paul Spencer Denmann and Stuart Matthewman began recording in June in the UK but “remained at work in the studio throughout October putting final touches on the new LP.”
This is also about the same time she visited the serene Lamu Island. Did she get the inspiration she needed? Well, she is set to release her 6th album Soldier of Love come February 9, 2010.
The album cover shows Sade with her back to the camera gazing over beautiful landscape – it could be Lamu.

XYZ SECOND SEASON2 BEEN SHOT

The show that gave the political elite sleepless nights will be back hitting your screens real soon. XYZ, the puppet show that lampooned the political class in it’s first season will be back on air on Citizen TV soon as shooting resumed this month January.
Royal Media’s Managing director Wachira Waruru confirmed that the XYZ team will begin shooting early January and “it will have much more episodes that the 14 it had last season.”

From Barack Obama to Osama bin Laden the first season did not spare anyone even the much-feared first lady. This time round cartoonist Gado revealed in a recent interview that there would be new subjects. Without pointing fingers, you might just be seeing one of the very best president dancers from down south, Zuma doing the diski dance. "Maybe we can do a brief swap – an Obama for a Zuma," Gado told American paper Guardian.
After the conclusion of the first season the show was featured in a number of international press like CNN, Variety Magazine and most recently on the Guardian.

FACE OF AFRICA HEADS TO TZ FOR SWAHILI FASHION WEEK

Kenyan Face of Africa representatives Diana Nekoye, are taking part in castings for the Swahili Fashion Week to be held in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
“The Swahili Fashion Week is a popular event known to the world as the East African Fashion Week. To add to the drama, tension between the models is rising ahead of the naming of the top 10 finalists who will participate in the final and a misunderstanding lands one of the finalists in bandages,” said M-Net in a statement.
In this week’s episode, viewers will get to see what goes on behind the scenes at a fashion show casting as the models are put through their paces by busy designers intent on showing off their clothing to potential buyers by using only the best models. It remains to be seen if the two Zimbabwean models will make it.
“Just three Face of Africa models make it into the Khadija Mwanamboka show while illness keeps one away from a casting with Kemi Kalikawe who chooses all the remaining 11 Face of Africa models for her show,” added M-Net.
“Then, there’s the dramatic moment for one disappointed model who’s left out of the show for David Tlale who chooses all the other Face of Africa models for his show, except her,” read the statement.
With clear favourites emerging with the designers at Swahili Fashion Week as the same models are chosen again and again for prominent spots in prestigious runway shows, the onus is on the top 12 models to fight for the only 10 spots available.
The winner of M-Net Face of Africa 2010 is guaranteed to walk away from the final in Lagos on 6 February with a modelling contract from O Model Africa, US$50 000 in cash from M-Net, skincare products for 12 months from Iman Cosmetics and a trip to New York, courtesy of Arise magazine, to participate in New York Fashion Week. It’s the ultimate career kick-start for any young model.

FINALLY AT THE MT KILIMANJARO PEEK: US AND UK CELEBS

Despite a nasty snowstorm that slowed their progress, the Summit on the Summit team made it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro on Tuesday (January 12), completing a six-day, 50-mile trek aimed at raising awareness about clean water.
"Even with as many grandiose illusions that I have had, this has gone beyond my wildest dreams and expectations," said trip leader Kenna in a statement about the ascent to the peak of the tallest mountain in Africa, on which he was joined by a crew that included actors Emile Hirsch, Jessica Biel and Isabel Lucas, musicians Lupe Fiasco and Santigold, and a group of eminent scientists and activists. "The influencers, educators, staff, crew, and publicists have literally braved this on behalf of the world and, in a personally meaningful way, on behalf of my father."
The journey will be chronicled in a 90-minute documentary slated to air on March 14 at 9 p.m. on MTV

KING OF SOUL TEDDY PENDERGRASS DIES. RIP.

The King Of Soul, singer Teddy Pendergrass, died at age 59 on Wednesday after a long battle with colon cancer. Pendergrass, who was paralyzed after a 1982 car accident, died in a Philly hospital eight months after undergoing colon cancer surgery and suffering through a difficult recovery.

In his prime in the 1970s, Pendergrass was one of the premier R&B singers in America, leading Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes to the top of the charts with indelible soul classics such as "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and "I Miss You."

You probably have heard "Love T.K.O." Unlike some of the other velvety Philly-sound singers such as Al Green, Pendergrass' deep baritone had a gritty, masculine edge that he worked out on seductive slow jams like "Feel the Fire, "Close the Door," "Come Go With Me," "Turn off the Lights" and "It's Time for Love." He created a new template for the modern R&B singer with his aggressive brand of soul and smooth, ladies-man image on songs that were sexually charged but never coarse or vulgar.

STRAIGHT SHOOTING NAVIO SIGNED TO MUSIC LABEL

Ugandan rapper Navio has been signed to music label that has an A-list clientele. Talent 256 headed by Aly Alibhai signed the seventh act to their fold. The controversial rapper who called Kenyan celebrities ‘pretentious’ said that the move was a step towards achieving his goals in his music career.
The Rukus rapper who was in the country last years during the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) Nominees party did not shy away from calling Kenyan celebrities on their game.
“From the way I see it, they are quite pretentious (especially) in front of the camera, (they) smile with each other but behind the scenes they are enemies. Like at the MTV nominee party some random artiste just walked up to me (and started) to talk about his Lamborghini for about ten minutes. That is when it hit me; they would go to extreme measures to get noticed. They are mostly in this music industry for the fame not for the love of music. Which is very sad and shouldn't be the case.”
He also stayed a week to promote his latest album Half The Legend during his stay in Kenya.
Other acts signed by the label include Blu3 and Michael Ross. The talent company is also famed for hosting big and successful gig by international acts like Jamaican ragga star Beenie Man and American heartthrob Joe.

LILLIAN MULI TO BE A MUM

KTN news anchor Lillian Muli is heavy with child. The silver screen beauty revealed that she is due in July.
For those who are curious - like we shamelessly were – to find out if she has chosen a name or found out the sex of the child, the answer is no to both.
Lillian wed Moses Kanene last September at a colourful garden ceremony at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club.

BOOMBA CLAN ARE BACK!

The trio that makes Boomba Clan have a new song out called Sina Habari. It's an amusing story line, typical to other Boomba Clan videos. This time round Thome takes the directorial seat. Enjoy...

XYZ’S SANTOS TO LAUNCH OWN COLOGNE

Former member of the boy group XYZ, Santos is back in the country after 4 years away, now he is singing a different tune other than that of music.
“I first quit music to establish myself in business,” Santos said. HE now owns four clothing shops scatters in three towns Nairobi, Mombasa and Nakuru called Shop 69 that caters for him and her.
In addition to the successful business Santos has plans to unveil masculine cologne that he will name Sunflame. “I’m still working n the logistics of its launch. More details will be unveiled when everything is set.” He said.
However, since music is still his first love Santos has been making frequent visits to R Kay’s studio where he has already recorded singles titled Malaika and Your Way.

MERCY MYRA AND ATTITUDE TO SETTLE IN KENYA

Kenyan celebrity couple based in the US will be making a beeline back to the country to settle back after staying away for four years.
In a recent interview with the members of the fourth estate, Attitude who wed singer Mercy Myra will be looking to settle back in the city.
The former K South member and wife will be settling back in July. He is in the country visiting with family and friends.
Keep it here for the latest as it unwraps.

TIM NJIRU TO RETURN IN NEW SEASON OF ARTSWORLD

Tim Njiru popularized art shows on local TV stations and soon he will be hitting the screens a fresh this year for the second installment of Al Jazeera’s Artsworld Show, as the Kenyan presenter.
Artsworld is a cultural show that seeks to examine how the arts are used to bring about social change, highlight stories that change perceptions about the world we live in and allow for a greater understanding of other cultures and traditions.
Tim’s stories last season included the matatu culture which is unique to the roads of Kenya. He also had a chat with gospel singer from the Group Maximum Melodies on the importance of having their videos played in the matatus.
This time round Tim is tight lipped on what features he has shot for the new season but says you should watch it for yourself.
The show runs each week on Al Jazeera.

THE VILLAGERS BAND LAUNCH NEW ALBUM

The Villagers Band headed by singer/songwriter/producer Chris Adwar released their brand new album titled Nofork Hotel on Sunday night at Club Galileos.
Produced by the very gifted Chris, it also features Qqu from the group NIX. The album has soulful songs like Someday and songs we can all relate to including Mercedes Benz, Kenchic, Liar ‘2012’ and Obama (is my relative!).
The title track of the album tells of a story about a man lying to his wife about going to work every morning yet he goes to Nofork Hotel to hang out with friends.
The album is sure to be a hit with lovers of pop, benga, genge, lingala and zouk. It is already retailing in major musical outlets for Sh500.

Meanwhile, peep at their latest video Kenchic

NYAMBANE TO PAY FEES FOR TOP STUDENT

The top KCPE boy in Nyanza who was reportedly going to miss out on joining secondary school due to lack of fees will not. Brian Osoro, an orphan and a former pupil of St Peters Kisii Academy who scored 429 marks should be thanking his lucky stars because comedian Nyambane has offered to pay his fee for the whole of his first year in school.
This comes after his Brian’s Aunt Mary Nyanchama expressed concern on The Star that he may not join secondary school because she is not able to pay his fees.

“I have committed to pay for the first one year once admissions have been done. I committed and pledged on radio. This is in line with what I have always done, supporting community and giving back. Besides Osoro, I have ten other children I support across the country,” he said.

However the comedian who is on his way out of QFM as the programmes controller is serving his last week on the station.

THE ERIC AND VALERIE SAGA

The very successful run of Mo Faya musical ended on a high but that cannot be said of the marriage between show’s author and creative director Eric Wainania and his wife Sheba Hirst.
Eric and Sheba who have for the long time presented the face of a happily married couple are reported to have gone their separate ways. And now their families are attempting to resolve the differences between the couple in the hopes that they will re-unite. Sheba is said to have moved out of their matrimonial home near State House to live with her parents on Thika Road.
Simon Wainaina, Eric’s only sibling, best man and manager said, “There has been serious family interventions on both sides to try and salvage this union and also safeguard the interest of the children already born.” Eric and Sheba have two daughters — a four year old and the last one who was born just two months ago.
It seems that the successful rehearsals of the musical as well as its very successful run as an off-Broadway production in New York gave rise to reports that the show’s leading actors Eric and Valerie Kimani became romantically linked. Sheba was the executive producer of Mo Faya, a venture that was sponsored by Safaricom to the tune of Sh11.6 million.
This week, Valerie confirmed she is two months pregnant and said she was “looking forward to being a happy mum. I’m not hiding that I’m pregnant. I’m in my first trimester.”
As for her baby’s daddy, Valerie said “I’m not interested in discussing my bedroom issues in public.”
She has no plans to slow down yet as her baby bump is yet to show. “The pregnancy fits in perfectly with my plan to hit the studio to record my second album to be released by Gallo Records.”
The singer who has yet to gain acceptance in the popular music scene since she won the Tusker Project Fame prize three years ago had the parting shot: “I don’t mind that people will be looking at me funny. They have been ever since l won the TPF.”
So there you have it.

EXCLUSIVE: ABBAS kUBAFF'S LATEST MUSIC VIDEO

Check out Abbas's video Get Down shot and produced by filmmaker BIG MIC. the single is off his latest music video titled Get Down off his new Album Mista Abbas. The video shot on location in Lavington.

RADIO AND WEASEL'S KUKU

This song is a strong indication that the two stars, Radio and Weasel are recognizing the East African market needs them.
Will some promoter bring this two to Kenya already!

ALI KIBA'S USINISEME

I love me some Ali Kiba. In light of that enjoy his latest hit song Usiniseme.

BIG BROTHER UK CELEBS TO CLIMB MT KILIMANJARO

Anthony Hutton
Liam Gough

UK Big Brother stars will climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in African.
Former BB housemates Liam McGough and Anthony Hutton, both from County Durham, journeyed to Kenya last year as part of an amazing adventure which saw them help to build a school, teach children how to play football, DJ in Nairobi and join a Maasai village.
The pair spent a week in Kenya for Newcastle-based MAD – Make a Difference Foundation – and since returning from the trip they have both become patrons of the charity.
And in June they’ll travell to Tanzania with fellow BB friends Zach “Ziggy” Lichman and twins Sam and Amanda Marchant, to help local communities and climb the 16,896ft of Tanzanian mountain Kilimanjaro.
The whole trip, due to take place over a week from June 18, is being organised by MAD founder John Lawler, of Corbridge, Northumberland, who runs the foundation alongside Madventure, his company which offers students gap year-style trips across Africa.
John said: “The trip is in the early stages but everyone is dead keen to take part.
“It’s certainly not going to be a “celebrity jolly” either because they’ll all have to raise £2,200 before we go and the climb will be tough. I’ve climbed Mount Kenya but not Kilimanjaro, so it will be a personal first for me too.
“However our mad Tanzanian guide, Jonas, has climbed it more than 250 times and refers to the mountain as his office!”
Anthony and Liam were due to be joined by their good pal Zach Lichman on last July’s trip.
But he was turned away by airline staff at Heathrow Airport because they he looked too ill to board.
John said: “In his words, Zach was ‘gutted’ he couldn’t go last year.
“He was due to get a plane from Heathrow but he had flu and staff at the boarding gate wouldn’t let him on because he was sweating so much. He came so close to joining us but he just missed out.
“A model called Rhian Sugden is also joining us, so in all we’ve got a lively bunch of people who are all keen to take part.”