A dog’s life for Congolese bands as pandemic bites
Most of the bands lack good equipment.
By Caroline Nyanga 3 years ago
A dog’s life for Congolese bands as pandemic bites
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Queen but no castle: Princess who has seen it all
Dunia Mbaya: Luo Benga queen Princess Jully on life's body blows and why she's not done yet.
By Caroline Nyanga 3 years ago
Queen but no castle: Princess who has seen it all
The sad sunset days of Ohangla songbird
Lady Maureen had drifted from her family because they were pushing her to get a husband and children
By Kevine Omollo and Caroline Nyanga 4 years ago
The sad sunset days of Ohangla songbird
Another blow to Mazembe as lead drummist dies
Former lead drummist Robert Kitenge, popularly known as Dodo Doris, was the only drummist for super Mazembe
By Caroline Nyanga 4 years ago
Another blow to Mazembe as lead drummist dies
‘Mano Kasinde’ Ohangla hitmaker Abenny Jachiga dead
Prior to his demise Abenny, formerly known as Benard Onyango, had been battling pneumonia for quite some time that saw him on and off the hospital.
By Caroline Nyanga 4 years ago
 ‘Mano Kasinde’ Ohangla hitmaker Abenny Jachiga dead
Stars who came for music and found eternal resting place
Congolese musician Kasongo joins a list of over 50 locally based singers who came to Kenya to earn a living and are now buried in Langata.
By Caroline Nyanga 4 years ago
Stars who came for music and found eternal resting place
Corona effect: Has the beat stopped for local musicians?
He advises fellow artistes, and Kenyans in general, to exercise patience and adhere to government directives to help fight the pandemic.
By Caroline Nyanga and Joe Ombuor 4 years ago
Corona effect: Has the beat stopped for local musicians?
Kasongo sings his last note
Mellow-voiced singer, composer and guitarist was famous for hits such as Shauri yako, Ouma, Samba and Nabikate
By Caroline Nyanga and Bethwel Oduo 4 years ago
Kasongo sings his last note
Soukous: Why the dead dance to Lingala at Lang’ata cemetery
The story of Langa’ta Cemetery. A 120-acre burial ground that is the final resting place for Nairobi’s dead.
By Caroline Nyanga 4 years ago
Soukous: Why the dead dance to Lingala at Lang’ata cemetery
Legendary Congolese musician Kasongo wa Kanema passes on
Kasongo opted to take a break from live performances in 2017 following his doctors’ advice
By Caroline Nyanga 4 years ago
Legendary Congolese musician Kasongo wa Kanema passes on
Why Mwanyigah joined the police force
Agnes Wanjiru Mwanyigah, mother of media personality Sheila Mwanyigah, joined the police force when doing so for women was rare, thanks to her talent.
By Caroline Nyanga 5 years ago
Why  Mwanyigah joined the police force
Nyambura: I chose to work with the dead
In the course of her work, she is surrounded by the dead more than the living.
By Caroline Nyanga 5 years ago
Nyambura: I chose to work with the dead
Fans pay tribute to ‘Papa Lolo’ star
Rhumba fans are reeling in shock following the death of legendary Congolese guitarist Mose Se Sengo, alias Mose Fan Fan.
By Caroline Nyanga 5 years ago
Fans pay tribute to ‘Papa Lolo’ star
New Congolese musicians in it just for fame and cash, Nyboma now says
Artists disclose their dietary secrets to keeping the vocals in tune and their rise to fame in the music industry
By Caroline Nyanga 5 years ago
New Congolese musicians in it just for fame and cash, Nyboma now says
Challenges, thrills of a start-up
Growing up, Sonnie Kamau was always fascinated by the bevy of beauty products her mother carried in her handbag.
By Caroline Nyanga 5 years ago
Challenges, thrills of a start-up
Meet Nduati the singing cop
Currently a force to reckon with in the Kikuyu entertainment circuits for more than two decades
By Caroline Nyanga 5 years ago
Meet Nduati the singing cop
Student sings her way to fame, brand new car
Ivy Njeri Githaiga beats three other finalists to win a car and a holiday in Dubai.
By Caroline Nyanga 5 years ago
Student sings her way to fame, brand new car
Action-packed week as Marley birthday marked
As the world marks Bob Marley’s 74th birthday, Kenyans are set to join in the celebration with different activities.
By Caroline Nyanga 5 years ago
Action-packed week as Marley birthday marked
Glamour as stars feted at Kalasha Awards ceremony
Annual event meant to promote vibrant local film industry
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Glamour as stars feted at Kalasha Awards ceremony
Rhumba star set for mega album launch in Kenya
According to Limungu, Kenyans top the list of lingala lovers in Africa and that is why he decided to launch his album in Kenya.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Rhumba star set for mega album launch in Kenya
Benga musician exits stage after long illness
Jerry Jalamo, who has been 'killed' several times on social media, died yesterday at Owen Hospital Kisumu.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Benga musician exits stage after long illness
Monikos: How we built up our high-profile client list
It’s also drawn a high-profile customer base, counting President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s families, Governor Sonko
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Monikos: How we built up our high-profile client list
Death plucks popular comedian from TV screens
A Veteran TV comedian has died.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Death plucks popular comedian from TV screens
Lady Maureen appeals for help to clear hospital bill
Renowned Ohangla musician Maureen Achieng', popularly known as Lady Maureen, is appealing for help to clear a hospital bill that is rising by the day.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Lady Maureen appeals for help to clear hospital bill
Local bands that have stood the test of time
Them Mushrooms band leader says their secret lies in their ability to master the art of the game and maintain the required standards
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Local bands that have stood the test of time
Ohangla queen Lady Maureen hospitalized
Renowned Ohangla musician Maureen Achieng Otiu, popularly known as Lady Maureen, is admitted at St Francis Community Hospital in Kasarani, Nairobi.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Ohangla queen Lady Maureen hospitalized
Boat tragedy survivor's bid to pick up her pieces
The survivor of a boat tragedy that made headlines in May 2016, Marceline Auma, has slowly turned her life around after a close brush with death, alth
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Boat tragedy survivor's bid to pick up her pieces
Kenyan band members jailed in Mwanza appeal for help with bail
Kenyan musician Maureen Otiu, popularly known as Lady Maureen, is appealing for financial help to bail her out of a Tanzanian jail.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Kenyan band members jailed in Mwanza appeal for help with bail
Lady Maureen, band members jailed in Mwanza- appeal for help
Lady Maureen and her 15 band members were arrested last week for entering Tanzania without travel documents.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Lady Maureen, band members jailed in Mwanza- appeal for help
Netherlands firm to supply affordable dairy equipment
One of the biggest headaches for large-scale dairy farmers is safe milk preservation and boosting their milk yields while maintaining their profit
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Netherlands firm to supply affordable dairy equipment
MP: I keep cattle, but my cash cow is herbs
Aside from her active political life, passionate MP manages four huge greenhouses where she grows basil, a popular herb
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
MP: I keep cattle, but my cash cow is herbs
Benga veteran just won’t let the beat die
With a career spanning close to four decades, Asembo-based Benga maestro Osito Kalle says he is not about to hang up his musical boots.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Benga veteran just won’t let the beat die
End of an era as city's 'Congolese embassy' falls
For close to two decades, Simmers bar and restaurant kept city on the move
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
End of an era as city's 'Congolese embassy' falls
Former MP Magara: How I run my modern dairy unit to milk more profits
Fantastic. That is what best describes former South Mugirango MP Omingo Magara’s farm tucked deep inside Ongata Rongai.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Former MP Magara: How I run my modern dairy unit to milk more profits
Blow as Tanzania bans Diamond Platinumz songs
Action follows Magufuli’s outcry over moral decadence in the nation’s showbiz.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Blow as Tanzania bans Diamond Platinumz songs
Entertainment news: Meladen Lounge, where Yumminess, entertainment meets
Eight years, since its establishment Meladen Lounge situated in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area has become a refurbished entertainment and food hot spot.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Entertainment news: Meladen Lounge, where Yumminess, entertainment meets
Deejay wheels his way to Uhuru
For many years, he could not enroll in any of the city-based deejay academies because he was confined to a wheelchair.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Deejay wheels his way to Uhuru
Congolese music star Bozi Boziana arrives in Kenya for grand concert
Congolese music maestro Mbenzu Ngamboni Boskill, 67, popularly known as Bozi Boziana is scheduled for a grand concert in Nairobi tomorrow evening.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Congolese music star Bozi Boziana arrives in Kenya for grand concert
Free day for hawkers
On a normal day, a single rose flower would go for Sh20, but Wednesday the price shot up to Sh100.
By Anyango Otieno and Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Free day for hawkers
Kenyan girl lights up Nollywood oga movie
Once thrown out of Kenya National Theatre, Conny Kabarry is now an actress and producer in Nollywood.
By Caroline Nyanga 6 years ago
Kenyan girl lights up Nollywood oga movie
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