East Africa Buzz

Tanzanian singer Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack, alias Diamond Platnumz recently took to his social media to advise his fellow artists in Tanzania. T he Bongo superstar told his colleagues that there is nothing wrong with competing against each other. He added that the competition should not stop there.   Diamond added that they should also compete with international artists if they desire to prosper in the music industry.  Diamond said that creating internationally appealing content would develop the industry and market the country globally.    “Ni sahihi kushindanisha wasani nchini, Lakini ili kukuza tasnia yetu katika medani ya kimtaifa, tunahitaji kushindanisha wasani wetu na wasani wa nje ili kuleta ushindani stahiki utaoleta changamoto za kweli  “ ili kufanikiwa kwake kukawe ni Maendeleo na Heshima kwa tasnia na taifa letu” said Diamond.  In the same statement, Diamond disclosed that his joy would be to see Swahili speakers from all over confidently admitting that they have

Socialite Corazon Kwamboka created a buzz online last afternoon after revealing that she had separated from her fiancé and the father of her children, Frankie Kiarie.   Corazon announced the separation through a post on Instagram with a photo of a black rose. She accompanied it with a caption disclosing her new relationship status.  “I’m single. I choose me. Life goes on”  Corazon revealed.  The post created mixed reactions online. Some comforted Corazon, others made fun of the situation, and a few others speculated that it was a publicity stunt.   Though her announcement surprised several netizens, a good number of people were not shocked by the separation because they saw this coming.  Three days ago, Corazon shared a cryptic message online talking about change and starting afresh.  In the post, Corazon said she might not be capable of changing her whole life, but she could put herself first and start all over again.   “You may not get to choose or change everything in

Kenyan Rapper Natalie Florence, commonly known as Noti Flow, recently opened up about her extravagant lifestyle. Noti Flow did this on Instagram this while criticizing men who often send her suggestive messages online. Noti said that men who earn more than her should not approach her because their requests for a relationship sicken her.   Noti said the least amount of money she spends in a week is over $4500 (Ksh 450,000) and; added that she spends over Ksh1million on a busy week.  Noti further explained that she is satisfied with her relationship and; she does not need the money they are offering.    “Such nig*hs make me sick Always in my Dm thinking they can buy me with peanuts broke nig*hs gtfo my Dm please. I spend over $4500 per week that's on a lazy week. Usually I spend $10,000 per week if I'm going out. I'm very happy in my relationship with my girlfriend, I don't need your petty change”  said Noti Flow.   Noti stated this through a post on her Inst

Anerlisa Muigai recently took to her social media to advise her followers about fake friends.  The businesswoman shared the warning on her Insta-stories with several posts.  In one of the posts, Anerlisa told her fans to be mindful of the friends they have and the people they hang around.   Anerlisa added that close associates are usually the ones who betray. She said that they spread gossip about your life to others.  “Watch the company that you keep, it’s the ones inside your circle updating the ones outside of your circle about your business,”  said Anerlisa Muigai.  In another post, Anerlisa warned her fans to be careful with overly ambitious people. She stated that such people are not trustworthy. She added that they hang out with whoever has the means to help them out.  “You really gotta beware of people that will do anything to get on. Hungry dogs ain’t loyal, they eat with anybody who got food”  she added. 

Mike Mbuvi Sonko, the former Governor of Nairobi, recently took to his social media to advise his followers on ways to advance in life. Sonko advised them to discover their talents so as better their lives. He told his fans to stop looking for satisfaction from the outside but focus on what inspires them.   “Whatever you do, do not allow yourself to drift through life. You need to grow up and accept that answers will not simply fall on your lap”  said Sonko.  Sonko further advised his fans not to go with the flow. He told them not to imitate other people’s lives or take jobs that others consider stylish.  “Everyone has a talent - in one form or another - so rather than look outside of yourself for inspiration i.e. trying to be like Mr. Zuckerberg who is bought WhatsApp for $19bn, or someone you are not or choosing a career because it sounds cool, instead, look inside yourself and focus on the talent that lies within you”  he added.  Sonko also added that talent alone doe