STL IS ENGAGED!

 

Kenyan singer Stella Mwangi a.k.a STL revealed to Hot Secrets that she is “engaged” to someone who is “not in the music industry”.

The Go-Getter hitmaker who is based in Norway jetted into the country mid last week for a series of “business meetings” and “music related tour”.

STL remained mum about her fiancé. Spotting a gold ring with encrusted with a sizable shinny diamond, STL steered the conversation to her music and the reason she is in town.

The Lookie Lookie star just got back from Uganda where she wrote a song with Navio and Richie Rich which is “yet to be recorded” and she will heading out to Tanzania after Christmas to “collabo with AY on the remix of a song I have recorded”, STL said.

The singer who is enjoying favourable airplay for her latest release Hula Hoop featuring Mohombi says 2012 is a year when she ups her targets.

“I want 2012 to be the year I use the experience learnt from 2011. I would like to have an African tour,” she said.

 

AY, REMEMBER SAM? HE IS IN PRISON NOW

The Smallville actor who was featured in Rapper AY’s music video Speak With Your Body shot  in July will spend the Chrismas holidays behind bars.

The music video also features two American musicians Lil Romeo and La’Myia.

 Sam Jones checked into a correctional facility in Lompoc, California earlier this week to begin his punishment, reports TMZ.com.

The former Smallville star was sentenced to serve 366 days in prison in June after pleading guilty to conspiracy to sell more than 10,000 Oxycodone painkiller pills as part of a major Los Angeles drug ring.

BRAND NEW: AY FEAT SAUTI SOL - I DONT WANNA BE ALONE

 

AY’S NEXT PROJECT IS WITH T PAIN

Hot Secrets has learnt that Tanzanian rapper AY has already recorded a single with American rapper T-Pain and is planning on shooting the video.
The rapper was in the country for Saturday evening award show EMAS where he bagged the award for Best Collabo for him musical effort with Mwana F.A. in the track Habari Ndio Hiyo.



Other winners included a tie in the Best Male category where Dr. Claude of Rwanda and Jaguar shared the award. Best Female went to Juliana for her single Alive Again while Best Group was P-Unit. Gospel group BMF bagged the Best Gospel Group for the single I Live For You and Emmy Kosgei scooped the Best Gospel Collabo for her callabo with Lynn in the single Omegeu Rerein. Kidum and Papa Wemba were both awarded in the Best Male in the Afro Fusion and Rhumba category respectively. South Sudan rapper Lam bagged the Best Video for Stay in Love.
Anyhow, AY released his latest collabo with Romeo and La'Myia Good – actress Meagan Good’s older sister - for the single titled Speak With Ya Body.

BEHIND THE SCENES OF AY, LIL ROMEO AND LA’MYIA'S NEW VIDEO

Tanzanian rapper AY shot the music video for his new song Speak With Your Body that features two American musicians Lil Romeo and La’Myia last weekend.



The set was on location in Hollywood and was directed by William Tikki and Shai Kadem. The audio was recorded at Master P’s No Limit Records.





Some of the guests on set included actress Meagan Good, Smallville actor Sam Jones III best known for playing Clark Kent’s high school friend Pete Ross and No Limit Soldiers.



AY poses with Meagan



La’Myia (born September 27, 1979) is an American singer and actress. She is best known for her voice work in the blockbuster PlayStation 3 game Killzone 3 as the voice of Jammer and her work with R&B group Isyss.



She is the older sister of actress Meagan Good and older cousin of actor/singer Dijon Talton.




La'Myia on set

In other news AY was in Nairobi last month to put finishing touches to the video of another collaboration effort with Nairobi boy band Sauti Sol dubbed Shukuru.

KERI HILSON FOR REDSAN'S OCTOBER ALBUM LAUNCH

Ragga heartthrob Redsan will be relaunch his Versatility album besides American siren Keri Hilson in October. This comes after launching the same album last December launched his flanked by Jamaican sibling duo Brick and Lace.
The Yule Pale hitmaker explained why his album hasn’t hit the streets yet since then. “There were massive delays with the management and distributors that were handling the album, even I don’t have a copy,” He said.


The album is the fourth attempt by Redsan released under Dutty Sounds Records, Monalisa Entertainment and Miami Vibe.
“The album, like it’s name describes the diversity in the genres of music and artistes featured in it.” The album boasts of collaborations with music industry heavy weights like Brick and Lace, AY, Collo, Shinde of Tattu and Kiss 100’s Sanaipei Tande.”
Redsan's US based management company Monalisa Entertainment and Miami Vibe are responsible for Keri Hilson’s concert in Nairobi.

Brick and Lace during the December launch

Keri recently told MTV News her travels to Africa would influence her next album, No Boys Allowed, slated for a late-2010 release.
"I've been to Nigeria, I've been to South Africa, three cites in Africa [in all]. I gather music from these regions, and African music is very drum-heavy. It was very inspiring. I'm definitely going to be using some of that inspiration."

AY PUTS ON ROLE MODEL FACE FOR YOUTH

Bongo Flava star Amwbene Yessaya whose stage name is simply AY will take part in a special music concert dubbed Altered Minds to be held at Zhong Hua Garden hall in Dar es Salaam on Friday.
The Altered Minds is a movement under the umbrella of Social Concern Agency aimed at bringing about radical and positive change among the youth in the society. It involves talk shows, music and fun to convey messages to the youth in order to encourage positive thinking.
The theme for the Friday event is How to Become Your Own Role Model.

AY IS TPF WINNER ALPHA’S COUSIN

Alpha
AY

Rwandese Tusker Project Fame 3 winner Alpha Rwirangira has Tanzanian roots. Word is Alpha is related to Tanzanian rapper AY.
My source says, “AY’s mum and Alpha’s dad are silings that makes them cousins,” adding, “Even at the grand finale of the show, AY attended to show his support.”
Alpha whose mum passed on said he would like to be the “Voice of the people”. As a stepchild himself, Alpha promised that he would like to highlight the plight of the voiceless, suffering stepchildren that society turns a blind eye to.
The 23-year old will be in the country this week to meet his fans as well as undertake some media interviews.

Kenyan acts appointed Malta Ambassadors

It is about that time again when corporate endorsements start flowing in. This time round, Malta Guinness has chosen three big names in the entertainment industry to endorse their brand. Gospel artiste Esther Wahome, disc jockey Adrian Washika (Dj Adrian) and Tanzanian bongo artiste Ambwene Yesaiah have become celebrity brand endorsers for the non-alcoholic energy drink manufactured by East African Breweries.
The three will be part of a new advertising campaign that seeks to reinforce the messaging on the natural, nutritious goodness of Malta Guinness, while educating consumers on the benefits of the beverage across different lifestyle demands.
According to Angela Mwirigi, EABL’s Marketing Manager, “The new campaign has taken the bold step of incorporating strong personalities who are known for their strong convictions and legacies. As Malta Guinness brand ambassadors they will not only stir up conversations, but also break down certain barriers and unveil a host of information that will enable consumers to understand the benefits of Malta Guinness.”
However, an inside source revealed that the deal edges on a seven figure price tag and the brand ambassadors will be given priority in Malta Guinness gigs line-up, at a separate fee.