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Mwimbaji wa Nigeria, Damini Ebunoluwa, anayejulikana kitaaluma kama Burna Boy, amezungumzia tena uvumi kuhusu kuhusika kwake katika ufyatulianaji wa risasi uliotokea kwenye klabu ya Cubana mwaka uliopita. Katika wimbo wake mpya uitwao "Thanks" akiwa na Rapa wa Marekani J Cole, Burnaboy anarejelea tukio hilo na kuhoji kwa nini baadhi ya Wanigeria wanataka kumwona akishindwa ilhali anashinda tuzo kwa nchi yake na kuinua hadhi yake kwenye jukwaa la kimataifa. Katika wimbo huo Burna Boy anasema ,  “You say that I'm cancelled again. You say I shoot pesin for Cubana/ Because I wan collect pesin woman (That's how they act, right?). Is this the m*****king thanks I get for making my people proud every chance I get?”  Unasema nimekataliwa tena. Unasema nilimpiga mtu risasi kwenye Cubana/ Kwa sababu nataka mwanamke wa mtu (Ndivyo wanavyotenda, sivyo?). Je, hii ndiyo shukrani ninazopata kwa kufanya watu wangu wajivunie kila nafasi ninayopata?” Mnamo 2022, Burna Boy alika

Nigerian singer, Damini Ebunoluwa, professionally known as Burna Boy has once again addressed rumors of his alleged involvement in the shooting that happened at Cubana Club a year ago. In his newly-released song titled “Thanks” featuring American Rapper J Cole, Burnaboy refers to the incident and questions why some Nigerians want to see him fail yet he is winning accolades for his country and elevating it to the global stage. In the song Burna Boy says, “You say that I'm cancelled again. You say I shoot pesin for Cubana/ Because I wan collect pesin woman (That's how they act, right?). Is this the m*****king thanks I get for making my people proud every chance I get?” In 2022, Burna Boy came under media scrutiny following accusations that he shot a man in an attempt to speak with the man's wife. These rumors were fueled further by Burna Boy's decision to remain silent on the matter rather than confront the allegations directly. However, in a January 2023 concert, Burna

Raila ampinga Balozi wa Marekani Meg Whitman kuhusu maoni ya uchaguzi wa Agosti katika Mkutano wa Ugatuzi, kiongozi wa Azimio na Waziri Mkuu wa zamani, Raila Odinga, alijibu kwa kina matamshi ya Balozi wa Marekani Meg Whitman kuhusu uchaguzi wa Agosti 2022. Marekani yamsifu Ruto, Raila kwa 'kujitolea kwa mazungumzo ya amani'. Katika hotuba yake, Raila Odinga alimshauri Whitman kwa ukali asijihusishe na masuala ya ndani ya Kenya. Alisisitiza kuwa Kenya si sehemu ya Marekani na hivyo inapaswa kushughulikia masuala yake bila kuingiliwa na mataifa ya nje. "Mwambie balozi huyo mzembe Kenya sio Marekani. Kenya sio koloni la Marekani. Funga mdomo wako ukiwa hapa. Vinginevyo, tutaitisha urudishwe nchini mwako," alisema Raila huku akishangiliwa kwa shangwe na sehemu ya hadhira. Matamshi ya Raila yalikuwa jibu moja kwa moja kwa hotuba ya Meg Whitman wakati wa ufunguzi wa Mkutano wa Ugatuzi huko Eldoret siku ya Jumatano. Whitman, akizungumza mbele ya hadhira, alisifu uc

In a turn of events at the Devolution Conference, Azimio leader and former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, sharply responded to US Ambassador Meg Whitman's statements on the August 2022 elections. In his speech, Raila Odinga sternly advised Whitman to refrain from commenting on Kenyan internal affairs. He further stated that Kenya isn't an extension of the United States therefore it should be left to handle its internal affairs without foreign interference. "Tell the rogue ambassador Kenya is not the United States. Kenya is not a colony of the United States. Keep your mouth shut while you are here. Otherwise, we will call for your recall back to your country," Raila said amid a roaring applause from a section of the audience. Raila’s remarks were in direct response to Meg Whitman’s speech delivered during the Devolution Conference's inaugural event in Eldoret on Wednesday. While addressing the audience, Whitman praised Kenya's recent elections as being among the

In the realm of online drama, Ugandan sensation Zari Hassan is taking no prisoners! The gorgeous reality star recently unleashed her fury on Snapchat, putting Kenyan singer Timothy Kimani, popularly known as Bamboo, and his spouse Erica Kimani in the hot seat for allegedly circulating false claims about her. Surprisingly, Zari's uproar traces back to a video segment from Bamboo and Erica's YouTube channel. Dated 9th June 2023, this now-viral clip features the couple diving deep into their personal battles against devil-worship.   But things took a scandalous turn when they  accused Zari of being an agent of the devil from the marine kingdom. Their accusations didn't stop there. The couple went on to assert that Zari orchestrated her husband's demise to grab his riches.  Erica also alleged that Zari is still actively recruiting people into the marine kingdom. Well, it seems like Zari got wind of all these accusations and she was less than amused.  In her fiery S

Mwanasosholaiti wa Uganda, Zari Hassan, amemkashifu mwimbaji wa Kenya Timothy Kimani, anayejulikana kwa jina la Bamboo, na mkewe Erica Kimani kwa kusambaza uwongo kumhusu. Katika mfululizo wa jumbe kwenye Snapchat yake, Zari alimkemea Erica na Bamboo na kuhoji kwa nini walikuwa wakisambaza uwongo kumhusu kwenye televisheni ya kitaifa. Hata hivyo, kile ambacho Zari hajui ni kwamba kipande cha video kinachosambaa mtandaoni kilitoka kwenye kituo cha YouTube cha Erica na Bamboo ambapo wanazungumzia mapambano yao na ibada ya shetani. Kipande hiki cha video kilipakiwa tarehe 9 Juni 2023 kwenye kituo cha Erica na Bamboo. Katika video hiyo, Erica na Bamboo walimshutumu Zari kwa kuwa kala ya shetani kutoka ufalme wa baharini. Waliongeza kwa kudai jinsi alivyomuua mumewe na kuchukua mali yake. Erica pia alidai kuwa Zari bado anaajiri watu kwenye ufalme wa baharini. Inaonekana kama Zari amepata habari za tuhuma hizi, ndio maana amekasirika kwenye mitandao ya kijamii. “Ekyenaku this is someone’s f

Katika hatua ya kushangaza, Bob Ndolo, Afisa Mtendaji wa Bridget Connect Consultancy, amewasilisha ombi kwa Bunge la Taifa kuzuia programu maarufu ya mitandao ya kijamii, TikTok. Ndolo anadai kuwa jukwaa hilo linasambaza maudhui yanayoharibu maadili ya kitamaduni na kidini katika jamii ya Kenya, haswa miongoni mwa vijana. Anadai kuwa ongezeko la umaarufu wa jukwaa hilo miongoni mwa vijana wa Kenya limefuatana na ongezeko la video zinazoonyesha vurugu, hotuba ya chuki, maudhui ya wazi, na tabia zingine zisizofaa. Anasema mwenendo huu unatishia sana thamani za taifa. Hata hivyo, wasiwasi mkuu wa Ndolo sio tu kuhusu maudhui. Aliashiria ukosefu wa sheria kali za mtandao kutoka kwa Mamlaka ya Mawasiliano ya Kenya, hali inayofanya iwe changamoto kusimamia maudhui kwenye TikTok. Zaidi, anadai kuwa programu hiyo imekiuka faragha ya watoto, ikisababisha skendo zisizofurahisha. Katika ombi lake, Ndolo anaonya kuhusu mustakabali mbaya ikiwa programu itaendelea kutumika bila kusimamiwa. Anashauri

In a startling move, Bob Ndolo, Executive Officer of Bridget Connect Consultancy, has petitioned the National Assembly to ban the widely popular social media app, TikTok. Ndolo asserts that the platform promotes content which erodes cultural and religious morals in Kenyan society, particularly among the youth. He contends that the platform's rise in popularity among young Kenyans has been paralleled by an increase in videos showcasing violence, hate speech, explicit content, and other offensive behaviors. Such trends, he says, gravely threaten the nation's core values. However, Ndolo's prime concern isn't just about the content. He pointed out the lack of stringent internet regulations by the Communications Authority of Kenya, making it challenging to oversee content on TikTok. Further, he alleges that the app has compromised children's privacy, resulting in unsettling scandals.  The petitioner paints a grim future if the app remains unchecked. He cautions that the

Paris St-Germain (PSG) imekamilisha makubaliano ya kumuhamisha mshambuliaji wa Brazil Neymar kwenda Al-Hilal ya Saudi Pro League kwa thamani ya karibu 90m euro (£77.6m) pamoja na bonasi zingine. Uhamisho unategemea ukaguzi wa kimatibabu wa Neymar na nyaraka zinazohitajika. Neymar, ambaye alivunja rekodi alipojiunga na PSG kwa 222m euro mnamo 2017, hakushiriki katika mechi ya hivi karibuni ya Ligue 1 ya PSG dhidi ya Lorient. Kocha Luis Enrique hakuona Neymar katika mpango wake wa msimu ujao. Kuondoka kwa Neymar kunalingana na mwelekeo wa PSG wa kutoka kwenye mkakati wa 'Galacticos' wa kununua wachezaji wa kiwango cha juu kwa ada kubwa, kama ilivyoonekana na kuondoka kwa Lionel Messi mapema majira ya joto. Akiwa PSG, Neymar alipata takriban 25m euro (£21.6m) kila mwaka. Alichezea klabu hiyo katika michezo 173, akisaidia kushinda mataji 13, pamoja na fainali ya Ligi ya Mabingwa ya 2020. Hata hivyo, kipindi chake Paris kilikumbwa na majeraha kadhaa ya mguu. Baada ya upasuaji

Paris St-Germain (PSG) has finalized an agreement to transfer Brazilian striker Neymar to Al-Hilal of the Saudi Pro League in a deal valued at approximately 90m euros (£77.6m) plus additional bonuses. The move awaits Neymar's medical examination and required documentation. Neymar, who had set a record when he transferred to PSG for 222m euros in 2017, didn't play in PSG's recent Ligue 1 match against Lorient. Coach Luis Enrique did not envision Neymar in his lineup for the forthcoming season. Neymar's departure aligns with PSG's shift from the 'Galacticos' approach of acquiring top-tier players for substantial fees, as seen with Lionel Messi's exit earlier in the summer.   While at PSG, Neymar earned about 25m euros (£21.6m) yearly. He represented the club in 173 games, contributing to their victory in 13 championships, including the 2020 Champions League final. Nonetheless, his tenure in Paris was marred by several ankle injuries. After a surgical