DJ KEV WEDS FORMER MISS KENYA

Kenya’s founder of the biggest Kenyan gospel award, Groove Awards wed his sweetheart, a former Miss World Kenya on Saturday 11 at Safari Park.
Kevin Mule known by his music industry moniker DJ Kev said “I do,” to Janet Kabugu in a plush invites only garden wedding infront of over 500 guests of family and friends. Janet was Kenya’s representative in the Miss World competition in 2003. The best man was funnyman Dan “Churchill” Ndambuki and Janet’s sister Liz Wanyoike.
Speaking to Hot Secrets, Churchill said, “I have known Kev for the longest time and our relationship spans years. As his best man, I was happy to see my boy walkdown the aisle, it has been our point of prayer.”









The set up

CHURCHILL TO THROW BASH FOR 100,000 FACEBOOK FANS

Comedian Churchill is planning to throw a party for seven lucky Facebook fans after throwing a similar on in May.
The personality - real name Dan Ndambuki - will pick randomly from his over 100,000 fans, two fans, male and female with five of their friends and host them to an all paid party at an undisclosed location.
This party will also mark the launch of his new website www.churchill.co.ke which is now loaded with lots of interesting content and regularly updated with his on-goings.
The party is sponsored by a local IT firm Mzoori.

COMEDIANS NIGHT CANCELLED

Have you ever imagined all of Kenya’s comedians on one stage? Tonight (August 26) that fantasy would have become a reality.
But sources close to the organizer told Hot Secrets that the event dubbed The Night Before… was hurriedly put together.
“Because of the that, the comedians did not think they are ready to deliver their best,” the source said.
Some of the top acts lined for the night included Churchill, Eric Omondi, The Redykulas crew, Rapcha the Sayantist and Washamba among others.

ANOTHER KIDS FESTIVAL BY COMEDIAN CHURCHILL

KIMANI MARUGE FILM ‘FIRST GRADER’ TO PREMIERE IN ITALY

Kenya’s oldest primary school student the late Kimani Maruge will be celebrated for his bravery and ambition in search for education.
A biographical film about the 84–year-old student dubbed the First Grader will be screened for the first time at the 67th Venice Film Festival that kicks on September 1 and runs through to September 11.
The movie, currently in post-production, features British and Kenyan movie stars.
The female lead is played by British actress Naomie Harris (Pirates of the Caribbean). She plays Jane Obinchu, Maruge’s teacher who got in trouble for allowing him to sit in class with the 6-year-old students.
Kenyan journalist and an actor Oliver Litondo, 62, plays Maruge, an octogenarian who did not let age stop him from taking advantage of the Free Primary School initiative to get the education he always wanted.
Other Kenyan actors cast in the film include John Sibi-Okumu (Chairman of Education), Comedian Dan 'Churchill' Ndambuki (DJ Masha), Lydia Gitachu (CNN Journalist), Mumbi Kaigwa (Education Secretary), Ainea Ojiambo (Education Officer), Abubakar Mwenda (Boie), Melvin Alusa (Mr. Mutahi's Aide), Charles Ouda (Adult School Teacher), Gilbert K. Lukalia (Mr. Mutahi, a Politician) and KTN News anchor Michael Oyier (Newsreader).
In addition to the Venice premiere, First Grader has already been accepted for the London Film Festival in November.

KENYAN ACTORS STAR IN NEW BBC MOVIE WITH HOLLYWOOD STARS

A BBC Films was shot on location in Kenya two weekends ago and it predominately features the crème of Kenyan actors.
The movie, The First Grader follows the life of the late 84-year-old Kimani Nganga Maruge who attempted to take advantage of a government initiative to give free elementary school education for all. Initially denied access to go the school with his fellow first graders, Maruge eventually took the government on in court.
The heart-warming drama was shot on location at Matasya and our source says, “Initially Maruge’s role was to be played by Morgan Freeman, but due to logistics he was replaced by Oliver Litondo. And that’s not it, RnB crooner Neyo will also make an appearance, but that is yet to be confirmed.”

Pirates of the Caribbean, Dead Man’s Chest and Tomb Raider actress Naomie Harris is cast as Jane Obinchu she will act alongside Kenyan casts members like John Sibi-Okumu who plays the Chairman on board, Melvin Alusa plays Mr Njeri's Aide, poet and reality show contestant Cindy Ogana cast as the Rasta girl and Makutano Junction’s Ainea Ojiambo who plays the Educational Officer.


Another surprise actor, comedian Churchill plays the role of Masha, a matatu tout and DJ who has a string of relationships with some of the teachers in a local school. Speaking to Word is Churchill said, “The movie is basically trying to portray what happens in this country. I like the story line. It’s international. This movie is going to change cinematography in this country. I decided to take the role because in this industry, you need to build a healthy resume. I have to venture into these things and I’m seeing myself doing more movies in future.”


CELEBRITIES’ HEAD ROYALTIES’ ORGANISATION

Churchill with former James Bond Star Roger Moore during his visit to Kenya

Did you know that comedian Dan ‘Churchill’ Ndambuki and TV star Charles Bukeko head a copyright organisation?
No? Not at all?
Well, you can read all about it here.
SPAK (Society of Performing Artistes of Kenya) is an organisation formed to fight for intellectual rights of performing acts. It’s clientele extends to dancers, TV and Radio comedians, music video producers and directors, artistes and live performers.
The directors include Churchill and funny man Papa Shirandula they are joined by singer and lawyer Angela ‘Rabbo’ Ndambuki of the girl group Tattu, who is the establishment’s general manager.


Angela ‘Rabbo’ Ndambuki

Other big names on the board include Makutano Junction and Siri actress Irene Kariuki as the chairperson, afro fusion singer Iddi Achieng, who is the vice chairperson, and actor Packson Ngugi best remembered for his punch line, ‘The cow has refused!’ in the Tuzo milk advert.
To register, one only needs to pay a fee of Sh1,500.