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KOT Be Like, This Shoulda Been Us! Facebook CEO goes to Nigeria to witness Africa's tech revolution

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Nigeria this week on his first trip to Africa, using his time in the country to visit the Yaba technology hub in Lagos, meet with developers and partners, and explore Nollywood.

Zuckerberg is in Nigeria to listen and learn and take ideas back to California on how Facebook can better support tech development and entrepreneurship across Africa.

One of his first stops on the trip was to visit a 'Summer of Code Camp' at the Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in Yaba, known as the Silicon Valley of Nigeria.

CcHub opened in 2011 and at the time didn't even have an office. Five years later they fill three floors and the roof of a building. At CcHub people can learn how to code, developers can get help launching their first products, and find mentors and funding.

At CcHub Zuckerberg met with developers like Temi Giwa, who runs a platform called Life Bank that makes blood available when and where it is needed in Nigeria. Life Bank saves lives by mobilizing blood donations, taking inventory of all blood available in the country, and delivering blood in the right condition to where it is needed.

After visiting CcHub Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, said:

“This is my first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. I'll be meeting with developers and entrepreneurs, and learning about the startup ecosystem in Nigeria. The energy here is amazing and I'm excited to learn as much as I can.

“The first place I got to visit was the Co-creation Hub Nigeria (CcHUB) in Yaba. I got to talk to kids at a summer coding camp and entrepreneurs who come to CcHub to build and launch their apps. I'm looking forward to meeting more people in Nigeria.”


Mark then went to Andela, an engineering organization that is building the next generation of technical leaders in Africa.

Andela is a business that recruits the most talented technologists in Africa and shapes them into world-class developers through a four-year technical leadership program. In the two years since it was founded, Andela has accepted just over 200 engineers from a pool of more than 40,000 applicants. Andela developers spend six months mastering a technical stack and contributing to open source projects before being placed with global technology companies as full-time, distributed teammates, working out of Andela headquarters in Lagos and Nairobi.

Earlier this year, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative invested in Andela after being impressed by the company's innovative model of learning and its drive to connect the global technology ecosystem with the most talented developers in Africa.

Seni Sulyman, Director, Andela Lagos, said: “We are excited and honored to welcome Mark Zuckerberg to Lagos. His visit reinforces not only his support of Andela’s mission, but his belief that indeed the next generation of great technology leaders will come out of Lagos, Nigeria and cities across Africa. Andela has created a platform for passionate, driven software developers and engineers to break into the global tech ecosystem, but the barriers to entry are still very high. Mark’s visit demonstrates to all Nigerian developers and entrepreneurs that they’ve caught the attention of the tech world, and they are capable of succeeding on a truly global level."

At the end of the day Zuckerberg stopped by an Express WiFi stand in Lagos owned by Rosemary Njoku. Facebook's Express WiFi lets entrepreneurs like Rosemary set up a hot spot to help their community access apps and services built by local developers.

Sam Fan Thomas Is Headed To Nairobi!!!

The 14th Edition of the #KorogaFestival proudly presents Cameroon makossa legend Sam Fan Thomas!!! Also performing will be the Godfather of South African House music OSKIDO and Kenya's latest sensation GILAD.

It's going down on Sunday 18th September 2016 at the Arboretum Gardens.

Advance tickets are available on ticketsasa.com for Ksh 2000. Entry is free for kids under 12 years of age.

Food and drinks from outside are not allowed into the venue. Watch one of his top music video below.

This is the only way to be Diamond Platnumz - Eric Omondi

Kenyan comedian has demystified the 'enigma' that is Tanzanian star, Diamond Platnumz.

In a hilarious 8 minute video, Eric gives a tutorial on how fans can emulate Diamond and be just like him.

Reactions to the video are super hilarious.

One fan wrote, "Hahahahaha hauna akili Eric Omondi."

"Hahahahaha, you're mad bro. I love what you do, keep it up," added another.

"Lol! Eric Omondi a fool for this! 😂😂😂😂 He always entertains me! That was a good one. Keep them coming!" another said.

Now, Eric plans to go drag, to shoot a similar video on controversial singer and mother of six, Akothee.

Watch the Diamond lampoon video below.

Victoria Kimani's Nigerian Based Label Signs Startegic Global Distribution Digital Deal

 

Kenyan music diva, Victori Kimani is signed to the Kenyan wing of Nigerian based Chocolate City Music & Entertainment Company label. She stands wto benefit from a new digital deal the label got into with a global music distributer.

Chocolate City Music & Entertainment Company has signed a deal with Pan-African music company Africori to handle worldwide digital distribution. The label has released music from acclaimed recording artists including; M.I., Femi Kuti, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, DJ Lambo, DJ Calse, Victoria Kimani, Dice Alles, Koker & Pryse to name a few.

Africori Music Group (AMG) is the leading pan-African digital music company on the continent, with offices in Johannesburg and London and representation in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda and Rwanda.

Africori provides digital music solutions and services to artists, producers, publishers and record labels in Africa. Their key activities are digital distribution of African music, licensing of African catalogue music to advertising agencies, film and TV production companies, and worldwide revenue collection.

Africori represents a range of prestigious African artists including Sauti Sol (Kenya), Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania) (Becca (Ghana) and Sean Tizzle (Nigeria), and a number of key record labels in the shape of Essiebons (Ghana), African Cream Music and Family Tree (South Africa).

Founder and CEO of Africori, YoelKenan:
” Chocolate City is undeniably one of the most influential labels in Africa. We jointly aspire & share common visions & goals. The digital music business in Africa is evolving rapidly. Therefore it is only a natural progression that key industry players join forces to improve & better leverage the best opportunities for the artists. We look forward to working with Jude ‘M.I.’ Abaga and his dynamic team in promoting and distributing the best music from Africa around the world.”

CEO of Chocolate City, Jude Abaga:
“African music is blowing up and in order to fairly compensate our artistes in terms of royalty payments etc. it is necessary to put appropriate structures in place; Africori’s proven track record is that structure”.

Celebrity Golf Tournament Launched. Check Out The Photos

For the first time in Kenya, there will be a dedicated celebrity golf torunament. Dubbed Tee At 1000 Golf, the tournament was unveiled at the Lavington offices of TVC with a practical tutorial on the sport. In attendance was Frasha, Wyre the Love Child, Shaffie Weru, Nonini, Kenzo, Vivian, comedian Owago Onyiro and DJ Lenium among others.

"We want to redefine golfing and introduce it to the celebrities," TVC boss, Maurice Okoth told The Star's Word Is, "The tournament will introduce the sport to a number of top personalities who will get memberships to some of the best Kenyan golf clubs and will get to keep fit, bond, do business and have fun while at it." 

     

 

Another Music Video Wedding? Bahati Jumps The Broom

Fans felt cheated when  the much talked about 'wedding' between Akothee and her mzungu beautiful turned out to be a music video scene.

Now, there is a high probability that mtoto wa mama a.k.a Bahati has pulled a similar stunt. He has acquires an on-screen wifey for his new music project.

Micro blogger Xtian Dela posted a photo of Bahati standing next to a woman dressed in a pristine white wedding gown.

He captioned the photo, "Wow!! Congratulations bro!!! Very proud of you! This is a huge step in life."

Cynical fans called out Bahati on social media, saying it is a music project and he should market it as such.

Mya and Ginuwine Photos In Kenya Ahead Of Saturday Concert

American recording artiste, songwriter and actress Mya Marie Harrison and her fellow music icon Ginuwine landed in Nairobi early yesterday ahead of the Saturday, The Plot, concert, a mega show that will also feature another 90s great 112.
The 1979-born Grammy Award winner known for her international mega hits among them Case of Ex (2002) and My Love is Like…Wo (2003) among others was all cheers as she joined Ginuwine to a warm welcome by fans who meet the two at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
The two are the second bunch of internationals to arrive after their technical team and road managers arrived yesterday ahead of the much-hyped show to take place at the Waterfront, Ng'ong Racecourse.
A third lot that is led by one of the 90s sensational American boy-bands, 112, is expected in today evening.
The two landed a day after their road managers and technical teams arrived in Nairobi and ahead of 112, the third group slated for the show. 112 will be arriving today evening.
Grammy nominee Ginuwine, whose real name is Elgin Baylor Lumpkin was born in Washington and is popular for having released numerous albums among them Ginuwine…the Bachelor, The Life, The Senior and Back II the Basics among others.
The Plot 2.0, a concert that has been organised by Property Reality Company (PRC) is turning out to be the biggest music concert in Nairobi this year with over 3,000 fans having been reported having purchased tickets.   

Kaka Empire Signs Digital Media Deal With TVC

Kaka Empire the fastest growing artiste management stable signed a game changing deal with TVC Kenya yesterday at the TVC Kenya offices located in Lavington. 

The station will, going forward, partner with Kaka Empire management
stable with emphasis on digital marketing.

The decision by Kaka Empire  to work with TVC Kenya was informed by
the dynamism and professionalism exhibited by the station's digital and
marketing team.

"Kaka Empire is one of the biggest management stable in Kenya and the
region. We are keen on remaining at the top and that's why we chose to partner with TVC", Dennis Njenga, the Managing Director of Kaka Empire was quoted as saying.

TVC Kenya CEO Maurice Okoth was elated with the new development and
assured Kaka Empire that his able team will put the stable where it rightly
belongs.

"We have overflowing talent in our midst-expect nothing but the best
from this able team", the CEO said.

Kaka Empire is home to the best talents in the form of lyrical genius,  King Kaka,  the mellow voiced Avril, the most sought after Timmy Tdat, the rap queen Femi One, Empire DJs (DJ Jr and DJ Leqs) and the list goes on and on.

Sudi Boy Pens Emotional Post For His Late Girlfriend

Mombasa based star has penned an emotional letter to his dead girlfriend.

Sudi Boy took to Instagram to remember his late girlfriend's birthday.

He posted the photo of his dead girlfriend followed by a touching message.

Here is what he wrote...

Tarehe ya Leo mwezi huu ndio ilikuwa birthday yako nakumbuka marayamwisho ulinambia utaskia poa kama utaifanyia Tanzania nakamakweli mungu aliitikia dua yako nakuifanyia huko ingawa sikukuwepo yani dah hayoyote nasema niya MUNGU .kikubwa sitochoka kukuombea kwa #MWENYEZIMUNGU akuepushe nadhabu zakaburini #happybirthday kipenzi changu hatakama hauko tena siwezi sahau sikuhii yaleo R.I.P

A photo posted by NTUNZIE (@sudiboy254) on Jul 21, 2016 at 4:59pm PDT

HOT LIST: Jose Chameleone Is In Town! To Celebrate This, Here Are His Top 10 Hits Of All Times

 

 
Ugandan star  Jose Chameleone is in town. The singer jetted in to Nairobi on Sunday 31st July, aboard KQ 415 in style from Entebbe. He is in the country to attend this Season’s Coke Studio Africa recording. He flew in an Embraer E190 aircraft, business class to be precise.

The menu, I hear was stir fried chicken, fried noodles with vegetables and carrots or vegetable ratatouille, two color rice and mixed bean casserole.

Both meals were also served with coffee or a selection of Kenya herbal teas.

Chameleone was accorded priority check –in, priority boarding, priority disembarkation, photo opportunities with the cabin crew as well as priority Immigration checks, with the guidance of a KQ staff member.

Anyhow, if you are a fan of the Ugandan legend, I have compiled his top hits. Enjoy.

Wale Wale


Badilisha



Tubonge



Nkoleki




Valu Valu




Bwerere

 

Pam Pam featuring Ketchup



Mama Mia


 
Jamila




Milliano




Agatako




Bonus Track 

My Darling Featuring Elani

Hennessy Artistry Is Back. Here Is The Exciting Talent Line Up

The Hennessy Cypher kicks off for another year running, it features some of the biggest Hip Hop stars in the music scene & just like in it's previous year the Hennessy Cypher returns as a part of the Hennessy Artistry celebration of Hip Hop.

Majors of the Nigerian Hip Hop industry like  Vector, Jesse Jagz, Show Dem Camp, Ill Bliss, Loose Kanyon along with revered underground rappers had come together to deliver some of the hottest bars & lyrics. Usually in groups these Hip Hop heavyweights display their ability to recite words rapidly and rhythmically over an instrumental backing to form a perfect blend of Hip Hop music.

This year some of the biggest names in Hip Hop have converged again to deliver the best of lyricism and wordplay. This year, the Cypher will be released weekly starting from the 4th of August this week on all major online platforms and on Trace TV. 

Lady Jay Dee Covers True Love This Month

Popular bongo star, Lady Jay Dee is on the cover of True Love. She opens up and spill all about her nasty breakup and eventual divorce from hubby Gardner.

Here is a preview about her interview from True Love.

"LADY JAY DEE graces our August issue. She opens up about why she dumped hubby over dinner, wants to sing with Usher, & will never bleach her skin. Inside we have 43 WAYS TO HAVE FUN THIS MONTH, Eat, play, cook, colour, clean, laugh, dance, tease & many more
KENYA'S LOST GIRLS And the woman who is saving them one at a time What's your language of love and can you speak his?
WHAT'S IN YOUR CUPPA?- The health benefits of tea
MORTGAGES - An expert answers your questions..."