ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Celebrated American comedian and TV presenter Steve Harvey has pledged support for Kenyan internet sensation Elsa Majimbo. Harvey, who spoke on his Facebook Watch show where he hosted Majimbo on Thursday, promised to help the 20-year-old comedienne in every way possible to advance her career. “I'm…

Congolese musician Lulendo Matumona, popularly known as General Defao, has passed away. Defao is said to have lost consciousness while in his hotel room in Douala, Cameroon on Monday and was rushed to Laquintinie Hospital where he died. Reports indicate that the Rhumba maestro, who was set to…

Celebrated singer Willy Paul claims he has lost business deals worth nearly Sh100 million after he was accused of attempted rape. This includes a Sh10 million deal by a telecommunication company, Sh4 million by a mattress company, and an international recording and distribution deal worth Sh82…

Comedian Eric Omondi is among a host of Kenyan artists who have been nominated for the African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) 2021. Omondi, a self-proclaimed president of comedy in Africa, was nominated in three different categories including ‘Best African Comedian’, ‘Social Media Influencer of…

Popular Kikuyu singer Samuel Muchoki, alias Samidoh, has flown to the US for a two-month Migiithi tour. During the tour, which runs from November 2nd to the end of the year, Samidoh will perform in several US cities in the states of Texas, Georgia, Maryland, Washington, Massachusetts, Alabama,…

Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has warned against the viewership of the popular Netflix show Squid Game by children. In a statement on Monday, KFCB acting CEO Christopher Wambua noted that some gory scenes in the series released in September have been copied and pasted on online streaming…

Kenyan TikTok queen Azziad Nasenya has been nominated for the E! People’s Choice Awards. The 21-year-old was nominated in the African Social Star category as the only nominee from Kenya and East Africa. Other nominees in the category are Boiumelo 'Boity' Thulo (South Africa), Lasizwe Dambuza (South…

Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has banned the release of a gay-themed film dubbed I am Samuel. Acting KFCB CEO Chris Wambua said the film attempts to normalize same-sex marriage, hence unsuitable for viewing by Kenyan audience. He further stated that the 68-minute film violates Article 165…

American entertainment company Miramax Films has appointed Kenyan media personality Betty Kyalo as a publicist. Miramax, whose headquarters are in Los Angeles, California is known for producing and distributing films as well as television shows.  Kyalo, a former news presenter at KTN and K24…

Sharon Obara has been named Miss World Kenya 2021, taking over from Wavinya Maria. Obara was crowned during an event held at The Trademark Hotel in Nairobi on Saturday evening. Chantou Kwamboka and Mwihaki Njogu were the first and second runners up respectively while Mokeira Onchiri took home the…