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Instagram (courtesy) The buzz around town is that American singer Ashanti is in Nairobi. The RnB singer surprised her Kenyan fans after posting photos and videos of her in the country. However, what most people don't know is that she is not the only international celebrity in town. Here are the five other celebrities who are currently in town. 1. Demi Rose. She is a 25 year old British model. Instagram (courtesy) 2. Mike Holston also known as the Real Tarzan. He is a former American Football player now turned Zoo keeper. Instagram (courtesy) 3. Lino Eding. He is a film director. Famous films he directed include: The Blacklist, Magnum PI, SWAT and many more. Instagram (courtesy) 4. Casper Smart. He is an American actor. Famous movies he acted in include: The Perfect Match, Honey 2, Step Up and many others. Instagram (courtesy) 5. Adam Weitsman. He is an America entrepreneur and philanthropist. Instagram (courtesy) Ashanti and her team are currently staying at he luxuri

Zari Hassan (courtesy) Zari Hassan is Ugandan socialite and entrepreneur based in South Africa. She is also the first baby mother to Diamond Platnumz who is a celebrated African musician from Tanzania. Zari Hassan (courtesy) Zari and Diamond’s union contributed to her fame in Tanzania where she has a vast number of fans and followers. Zari's lifestyle is admired by many of her followers and she always keeps them updated with the latest trend in her life. Zari Hassan (courtesy) These are the five times she has been very impressive. Fashion.  When it comes to dressing up for any occasion, Zari Hassan goes hard. Her outfits and accessories are always on point. There is no doubt that this mother of five is a fashion icon in her own right.  Zari Hassan (courtesy) Parties.  Have you seen the kind of parties that Zari throws? She always nails it. A few days back she threw her youngest child a blue white and gold themed birthday and it was all glamour. Zari Hassan (courtesy) Zari Hassa

Maureen Waititu (Courtesy) Maureen Waititu is one of the most stylish YouTubers in Nairobi and the whole of Kenya. The beautiful mother of two is a lawyer though she does not practice. Instead, she is making a buzz in the media and fashion industry. Maureen gained popularity through her YouTube channel with her ex-partner and baby daddy Frankie just gym it who is currently dating socialite Corazon Kwamboka. Maureen Waititu (Courtesy) Before Maureen and Frankie’s break up, the two had a joint channel called Alpha Beta in which they served us couple goals however after the break up, Maureen Waititu created her own Youtube channel. It is on this channel that Maureen's incredible fashion sense was noticed. Maureen Waititu (Courtesy) A month ago, the mother of two bagged a Couture Africa Style Award for the Most Stylish content creator in 2020 and indeed she deserved it. Let us have a look at Maureen's most stylish outfits of 2020. Maureen Waititu (Courtesy) Maureen Wait

Yesterday, Fred Omondi celebrated his birthday in style at the Blend Nairobi. At his party, his elder brother Eric Omondi showered him with notes of money amounting to Khs. 200,000 before his cake was brought Eric Omondi posted the video this morning with the caption: 'When the president attends your birthday, Unachapwa na KSH. 200000 kama kiboko. Happy birthday small bro. May you live to blow a thousand more.' In the video he is standing top of the table throwing money at his brother. Eric and Fred Omondi who are both comedians are very close and they always display support for each other in public. Yesterday, Eric Omondi started off the day by announcing his brother's birthday and asking fans to wish him a happy birthday. He posted a throwback photo and captioned it: 'Help me wish my brother @ Fred Omondi the Happiest birthday. Munajuanga huyu boy ndie last born kwetu. '

Yesterday, tweeps in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda were left in stitches after Bridget Bema, a Kenyan girl went viral in a video. In the video, school students are standing in front of a teacher holding a stick and paper. The teacher then addresses the students and tells them that he has names of indiscipline students who are to be punished. He says: ‘Now, there are students here who are not disciplined and I am going to call you. I have the list here and I am going to call you out for your punishment.’ The teacher reads the list: ‘If you know you are not in the right school uniform, come in front and kneel down here.’ Bridget Bema, a young student dressed contrary to the rest of the students walks to the front and kneels down. Then the teacher reads five more categories of children to be punished. As he reads, different students walk up to the front and kneel but Bridget Bema continues to shift from one category to another. At the end, Bridget Bema had been to all categories. These were t

African music lovers! It’s finally here, MTV Base Africa has released the nominees for the MTV Africa Music Awards 2021. The award ceremony will be held in Kampala, Uganda on 21st February 2021. Here are the nominees by category: BEST BREAK THROUGH NOMINEES Elaine (South Africa) Focalistic (South Africa) John Blaq ( Uganda) Omah Lay (Nigeria) Sha sha (Zimbabwe) Tems (Nigeria) Zuchu (Tanzania) BEST HIP HOP NOMINEES Kaligraph Jones ( Kenya ) Kwesi Arthur ( Ghana ) Nasty C ( South Africa ) NGA ( Angola ) OMG SUSPECT 95 (Ivory Coast) BEST FEMALE NOMINESS Simi (Nigeria) Sheebah ( Uganda) Sho Madjozi ( South Africa) Busiswa ( South Africa) Yemi Alade (Nigeria) Soraia Ramos ( Cape Verde ) Tiwa Savage ( Nigeria ) BEST GROUP NOMINEES Blaq Diamond ( South Africa ) Sauti Sol (Kenya) Kabza De Small/ DJ Maphorisa (South Africa) Calema ( Sao Tome and Principe) Ethic ( Kenya ) Postam 'ALONE TOGETHER' BEST LOCKDOWN PERFORMANCE NOMINESS

Do you want to place all your favorite YouTube songs in one place, here's how you can create a playlist on YouTube. First you have to be  specific about the type of song or artist that you want on your playlist. Name your playlist according to mood if you are making a multiple song playlist for example: Love songs 2020, My favorite drake songs, Work Out Playlist, Old school Hip Hop, 90’s blues etc. List down all your favorite songs that resonate with the Playlist title. This will help you remember all the songs you are looking for when searching for them on YouTube. After logging into YouTube, search for the songs and follow the steps below. 1. Search for the song you want to include in your list. 2. Click on the SAVE icon. This will pop up. Write the name of your new playlist and click 'CREATE' Repeat the step 1 and 2, the list will pop up and you'll tick the list you created.

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So! I bet you have seen most of these celebrities on your screens. I was in shock as well! Here's a list of South African celebrities that will shock you. Charlize Theron, Model and actress Trevor Noah, Comedian Doja Cat , Musician Elon Musk, Entrepreneur Nana Meriwether, Miss USA 2012

E njoy the translated version of Empini by Kelly Khumalo. EMPINI - KELLY KHUMALO Ngiyathemb' uyabona (I hope you will see) Sofea khon' empini     (We will die at war ) Ngeke baskhone         (T hey won't defeat us) Linga shon' emini          (It would set during the day) Ngiyathemb' uyabona (I hope you will see) Sofea khon' empini     (We will die at war ) Ngeke baskhone         (T hey won't defeat us) Linga shon' emini          (It would set during the day) Kutheni na yini udangele          (What is it? Why are you disappointed?) Konakele amathemba akho      (Your hopes have been ruined) Wonke wabeke kimi                  (You have put all of them on me) Ahh awazi na                                                     (Don't you know?) Abant' abayifuni intw' enhle ehe                            (People don't want beautiful things) Bayamangaza baklimaza bakbuk' emehlweni    (They hurt you while looking at you in your eyes) Ngiyathemb&

Here we go again!  In the world of reality Tv we have Bahati Kenya and his girlfriend Diana Marua. There seems to be trouble in paradise but these two are far from divorcing. Just hear me out! Master of Public stunts We know how Bahati and Diana Marua love to pull publicity stunts every time they are bored. Last year, Diana accused Bahati of cheating on her with a groupie at one of his shows. Turned out that they were generating momentum for their Reality television. What makes it different this time round? Anniversary gift Based on the various anniversary gifts Bahati bought for Diana, it’s safe to say that she is not leaving him any time soon. I mean the is yet to be changed to her name. It takes time remember. They have a family Couples usually patch up broken relationships for the sake of their children. Diana and Bahati have children and they have built a family; something that is hard to let go. They are not married For a couple to divorce, they need to get married first.