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Gordon’s Fun Fair Uncoupled Edition Promises an Unforgettable Evening of Music and Culture
In a spectacular showcase of music, culture, and brand vibrancy, live bands Dotty and Juxe Box, alongside DJs Grauchi, G.Money, Redbone, Dream, CNG and UV, are set to headline at the Gordon’s Fun Fair Uncoupled Edition next weekend,17th of February, 2024. The event promises an unforgettable evening full of exciting experiences and activities, breathing life into the brand’s renowned “Shall…
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Showmax unveils robust content slate ahead of its February relaunch
Showmax is relaunching in February 2024 with a brand-new look, new app, and entirely new product suite. This comes after the announcement of the partnership between MultiChoice and international media heavyweight Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky last year. In February, the streamer will be releasing a record 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries, a revamped international content slate, and the…
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TikTok Chef Sueh Owino Lands Deal With Odibets
Sueh Owino, one of the emerging young Kenyan content creators and popular on Tiktok for her cooking skills, has landed a deal with Odibets. Owino, who is popular for ‘cooking for my husband’ videos, will now spearhead Odibets January campaign dubbed ‘Suehluhisha Njaanuary na Odibets App.’’ Could you be among Kenyans who overspent during the December festivities? Are you looking…
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Nguvu Change Leader’s inclusive education campaign brings hope to children with disabilities
Nguvu Change Leader Patience Achieng’s campaign for inclusive education in Kenya is now attracting the attention of administrators, politicians, and the general public. Recently, she met Kenyan Senator Crystal Asige, Senate Parliamentary representative for persons with disabilities & special interest groups, Member of Parliament Beatrice Elachi, and Mr Fredrick Haga, Director of Education, Directorate of Special Needs at the Ministry…
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How to Shinda Ticket ya Mugithi na Odibets
It’s that time of the year, and you might be wondering utavukia mwaka wapi? Worry no more, one of the biggest events in Kenya is going down at Absa Grounds along Thika Road dubbed Crossover Mugithi. The event has attracted Kikuyu maestro musicians who will be headlining the event including Samidoh and Muigai wa Njoroge. To ensure you don’t miss…
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Spotify’s Afrobeats Journey to a Billion Streams Site gets Fresh Updates
Early this year, Spotify dedicated a site to Afrobeats, celebrating its global impact and African roots. The site that quickly became an online hub dedicated to all things Afrobeats just got fresh updates. Afrobeats enthusiasts can now feed their passion with details about the most streamed Afrobeats tracks, albums and artists in 2023. This new content is an addition to the available information…
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Absa Bank Kenya spreads the Festive Cheer in Nairobi, Machakos, and Kitui
Absa Bank Kenya colleagues drawn from various Absa branches in Nairobi and Thika have embarked on a series of community outreach initiatives that will be rolled out throughout the festive season. The community outreach will impact at least 2000 people across Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, and Kitui Counties.During the community outreach, 50 Absa colleagues will donate foodstuffs and dignity kits (which…
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Where Faith meets Rhythm: The Deep Connection between Africans and Gospel music
In the vibrant tapestry of African music, gospel holds a special place. Its soulful melodies and uplifting messages resonate deeply with listeners across the continent. American gospel music might have taken the forefront as a preferred source of inspiration for Gospel music lovers but African listeners are increasingly rediscovering and embracing their homegrown gospel sounds. African gospel music is deeply…
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The best movies to watch on Showmax this December
Ready for your December movie binge? Here are some new additions on Showmax to add to your watchlist. FAST X | First on Showmax | The end of the road begins in Fast X, which was the #1 international box office opening of 2023. Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted,…
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Eva Ngigi-Sarwari: Top 10 Secure Shopping Habits to Keep the Holidays Cheerful
As we approach the holiday season, fraudsters are expected to use advanced technologies to exploit consumers’ information, as revealed in Visa’s Holiday Edition Threats Report. With an increase in consumer spending, threat actors are taking advantage of consumers who let their guard down in search of the perfect gift for their loved ones. In fact, Visa’s data showed an 11%…
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Tanzanian Abigail Chams is Spotify’s EQUAL Africa ambassador for December
Afro-pop songstress Abigail Chams (real name Abigail Chamungwana) continues to collect accolades. Following her nomination in 2022 for the Emerging Artist award at the Tanzania Music Award, she closes 2023 as the Spotify EQUAL Africa ambassador for the month of December. The prodigiously talented Abigail, or Abby, as she is often referred to, is a multilingual singer who performs in Swahili, French and English.…
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How Eric Musyoka brought gengetone and rhumba to Showmax animation Twende
Eric Musyoka has made a name for himself not only in the Kenyan music industry but also in the film and TV industry. The legendary music producer and industry pioneer has worked with artists like Ukoo Flani Mau Mau, P-Unit, Kleptomaniax, Bamzigi, Wyre, Sauti Sol, Just A Band and more. He has also worked on some of Kenya’s top films…
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KBL Hosts the 10th Edition of the Smirnoff Unleash Your Edge Fiesta
Kisumu City recently played host to an electrifying night of music and entertainment as “Smirnoff Unleash Your Edge Fiesta” took center stage at the Mambo Leo grounds. The event, hosted by Smirnoff TM, transformed the city into a hub of innovation, pulsating beats, and community celebration. Unleash Your Edge Fiesta is a campaign that was introduced last year, and it…
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KWAL refreshes Kibao Vodka brand to grow share of spirits market
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has revamped one of its iconic brands, Kibao Vodka, by repositioning it as an aspirational brand to meet the ever-evolving consumer tastes, in line with the company’s long-term growth and value creation strategy. The company is focusing on driving growth in sales and revenue from spirits, the fastest-growing segment of Kenya’s alcohol industry, with a…
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Odibets to reward customers with 100 ‘mbuzis’ for Christmas
Betting firm Odibets has announced that it will be giving out 100 goats daily to lucky winners starting from December 1, 2023, in a competition dubbed ‘Shinda mbuzi ya Krisi’. The ‘mbuzis’ each will be worth Sh5,000 and will be rewarded to the lucky customers via M-Pesa. To participate customers will be required to: Register, deposit, and play with a…
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OPPO Kenya Unveils Mega End Year Sale
OPPO Kenya has launched its Mega End Year sale campaign, which will run from 15th November to 31st December 2023. The campaign will see customers stand a chance to win gifts including One Million shillings. It will run under the #1MCloserwithOPPO Challenge. To participate fans would need to; Visit any phone shop that sells OPPO Devices Take a picture of an OPPO…
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Bank of Africa’s Angaza Kifafa initiative Scoops global award
A Kenyan will lead the world to mark Epilepsy Awareness in November after scooping the Global Epilepsy Ambassador Award in Dublin, Ireland. Fredrick Beuchi Mboya an advocate of Epilepsy awareness through the Angaza Kifafa campaign supported by Bank of Africa Kenya trounced his global peers to become the 68th recipient of the biannual l award. This year’s International Epilepsy Congress…
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The Transformative Power of Cultural Immersion in Modern Travel
In a world where travel has become more accessible than ever before, the way we explore new destinations is evolving. While some still seek the comforts of all-inclusive resorts and guided tours, a growing number of travelers are looking for something deeper, an experience that transcends the typical tourist itinerary. This is where cultural immersion and cultural tourism come into…
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Healthy Heart Africa marks nine years of impact addressing the burden of hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa
This World Heart Day, AstraZeneca and partners are commemorating nine years of impact in the fight against hypertension, helping to decrease the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through the Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) programme. Since its inception in 2014, the programme has conducted over 38.5 million blood pressure screenings; diagnosed over 3.1 million people; trained over…
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Coca-Cola rolling out Wi-Fi hotspots across Kenya to amplify its Coke Studio campaign
Coca-Cola through its Coke Studio Campaign has revealed plans to set up 4,000 Wi-Fi hot spots across Kenya by the end of October. Over 150 Wi-Fi hotspots have already been set up in select locations as the company seeks to ignite the passion for music across the nation. “Coke Studio has always been at the forefront of innovation in the…
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