Linda soon to be a mummy

Ghetto Radio mid morning presenter Linda Adongo Ochanda will soon be a joining the list of celebrity mothers. The presenter told Spicybizz that she will be a mummy hopefully by February 13,2010 as she is on her 2nd trimester. Linda who was also one of the 2010’s world cup match analyst/commentator revealed to Gossip Gal
the sex of her unborn “Though it came as a surprise I must say am excited and like every woman wish give birth to a baby girl, I was hoping the same but my last scan shows it’s a boy.” she said. Asked about settling down with the father, who she was reluctant to discuss, Linda said that she would decide on that after giving birth. Others who will also be joining motherhood are former news anchor and also controversial Finger of God disciple ,Esther Adongo Arunga and coast based singer Nyota Ndogo who both are due December.

Pilipili to finally marry long term sweetheart

Singer Pilipili is back in the limelight after a whole year of silence. Pili,who spent the better part of last and the beginning of this year on US music tour, is now talking of settling down with his long term girlfriend, of over eight years, Emily . “I am hoping to wed before the end of the year to solemnize our marriage having moved in together” he exclusively told Spicy Bizz. Pilipili, who’s single Wanipimia is getting massive airplay , is working on a new album under his Chilli Inc record label which he is also the C.E.O. The former Calif records signed artiste, is famed for hits like twende ndani, kamata dame and ukimwona

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Grace Msalame expecting twins

TV personality, Grace Msalame will soon be joining the list of celebrity mothers. Grace, who hosted KTN's "Art Scene" is heavy with twins and told Word Is she was very   happy about it. The calm beauty, who is on her second trimester, even updated it on her facebook update    "Everything in Double!! Double!! My true testimony. Thank you Jesus!"

Grace also confirmed that this did not come as a surprise to her as she had planned for it. Although she did not want to reveal who was responsible for her pregnancy, it has been rumored that it could be her on and off boyfriend Paul Ndichu. The two have been going out for almost two years.

This might come as a consolation to her considering she lost her father, Tony Msalame, a few months ago.

Nazizi's new look???

Naziz i with Metro FMs Njambi  Koikai

Kenzo goes to music school

If you have been wondering why Ogopa signed artiste Kenzo has been silent all this time, wonder no more. The Ogopa signed artiste exclusively revealed to Spicy Bizz that he has been busy upgrading his music career on an online programme at the Berklee music College. “I have been busy for the past six months studying online on how to play the guitar and improve on my vocals. This also gave my music writing skills a professional touch” he said.According to Kenzo he is now a Level 3 qualified musician who will also be writing songs for fellow artistes.He joins the likes of Eric Wainaina who also passed through the London based music school. 

 In other news the musician has also released a new song, Jiachilie, which has a unique dance hall touch  having featured MC Fullstop of Supremacy sounds. Kenzo is famed for other songs like Mama Milka and Zamzam.

Nyota building a bungalow

Coast based singer Nyota Ndogo is proving that she can live off her music as she is now building her own house in Voi. According to Nyota, who currently resides on a rented apartment, the three bed roomed bungalow is big enough to accommodate her son and yet to be born baby. The house which stands on approximately half an acre piece of land is on its last stages as she is just about to roof it. “I did this just to prove to all the people out there that as long as one invests well in music they can do great things” the Baraka Fm presenter told word is. Nyota who is on her last trimester also revealed that she was due December adding that she was not planning to get married in the near future contrary to reports from some parts of the media.

Pengle quits XYZ over low pay

Geoffrey Omondi popularly known to his fans as Pengle - Jaluo Namba one has pulled out of XYZ, the political satire programme aired on Citizen due to what he terms as poor payment. Pengle, who imitates Raila and Moi told Word is that he was not happy with the way the Buni Company was taking him for a ride concerning increasing his payment “I’m very disappointed since they had promised to raise my pay at the end of season one yet now we are season three and nothing yet. “he told SpicyBizz. “I know am not the only one who can do this job but still I think it’s time we artistes recognized what we are worth” he added. Pengle has previously featured in TV comedy series like In tru kallas.Krazie Kenyans and Ramogi radios Piny Modigi Ruu .He has also revealed that he is working on soon to come comic TV show alongside some high profiled comedians.

Singer rebrands after stroke

Sironka Milanoi formerly known as Mauryshia Milan has returned to the limelight after suffering a genetic stroke for almost a month. The singer who released her video Ni Wewe a few weeks ago and is receiving massive airplay on most TV stations will soon be officially launching her new campaign against Female Genital Mutilation(FGM).According to the singer who records with Ogopa, the foundation known as EMMA foundation for young women against FGM is a tribute to her childless auntie based in U.S and also her Maasai/Rendile community “Although this is going to be very tricky since I do not have enough funds to run the project I am determined to make a difference and stop the suffering of this young girls” she told SPICY BIZZ. She is also planning to introduce sanitary towels and morning after pills to the young girls in the community as she claims that most of them are dying while undergoing unnecessary abortions. Sironka came into the limelight after her controversial relationship with ex-boyfriend Ogopa signed singer Kenzo.

Makadem headed for a Europe tour

Afro fusion artiste Ohanglaman Makadem is headed for a Europe tour courtesy of The Danish Centre for Culture and Development (DCCD).The organization promotes cultural co-operation between Denmark and developing countries. The artiste who is famed for his sterling performance on stage and kalimba playing skills will be on a one month tour in various countries in Europe alongside AL Agami, Eliel Lazo and the Songa Beat all from Denmark. “I am very excited abut this tour as it will put my on the international map” he excitedly told GOSSIP GAL. He joins the list of other afro fusion artistes like Achieng Abura, Iddi Achieng, Suzanne Owiyo and Eric Wainanina who have also been in on tour thanks to their music.

Kenyan R n B singer nominated for Sound city awards

Kenyan R n B singer Yvonne Darcq has been nominated by Sound City, a West African based music awards, for the best R n B video category for her song be happy. The 3rd Sound city Music video Awards which will take place on November 20th, 2010 will take place in Lagos Nigeria. The main purpose of these awards is to promote African talent.
The head bangers signed artiste told word is that she was very excited about the opportunity and although she did not know the method they used to nominate the artistes she was happy she was being recognized on a international level “It’s such an irony that am not that famous in Kenya mainly because the Kenyan media has decided to ignore me. I am confident that I will bring home this award to reward the seven years I have been hustling in the industry” she exclusively told Spicy Bizz. Yvonne is also working on her first album which will feature artistes like Nazizi and Lavosty of Ukoo flani. Other Kenyan artistes nominated for the awards are Wyre and Norway based STL.

Sheila is back and working on new projects

 

Kenyan Big brother representative Sheila Kwamboka is back in the country. Speaking at a press conference at Sankara Restaurant in Westlands Sheila, who looked a bit worn out due to lack of enough rest, spoke about her controversial relationship with fellow housemates Uti, Meryl and Hannington.

“Uti and I have been close as I went through so many stages of his life while we were at the house especially when he lost his father. However we need to discuss several things before I can finally declare my future with him. Right now there is nothing completely concrete, but you will know in due course,” she said. She was also quick to refute claims that she was going to get some of the money that he (Uti) won. The outspoken beauty told journalists that she was going to approach the ministry of tourism about inviting her fellow house mates to the country. “We have been invited by the government of Namibia for a tour in the country and I am hoping I too can convince the ministry as this will also be away of promoting the Kenyan culture which is mainly associated with Maasai and the wild beast yet there is more to it” she said. Sheila,who was among the finalists ,spoke of starting a society project where women can get together and get to appreciate each others efforts.

Sheila also admitted that the second chance of Big Brother was more fun and exciting considering she had really matured from the first experience. She also revealed that she had no definite strategy for survival despite claims by critiques that her controversial sexuality was one of her antics. According to her that was just a way of expressing her personality.

Loyiso Gola to host channel O music awards

Multi talented entertainer Loyiso Gola has been announced as the host of the 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards. Loyiso is a South African comedian best known for his roles on the television comedy talk shows Phat Joe Live, Pure Monate Show and Dinner with the President. “I am honored, privileged and excited about hosting this year’s Channel O Music Video Awards since I have grown up watching Channel O and I am really looking forward to working with some of the most talented artists on the continent as the host.

It’s going to be fantastic and I hope I can make a significant contribution in this regard” he said. The awards which will be taking place on Thursday November 4 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa will feature nominees drawn from an extensive list of genres and countries around the continent. In other news Channel O has recruited a new member, Sthembiso “SK” Khoza. SK joins Channel O as a host of the brand new Mzanzi Ridez, one of the channels hottest car customization show.

Khoza, who first came to the attention of the Channel O team when he auditioned for the role of O Access Season 5 host promises to bring the swag and sexiness to a channel he claims he has always wanted to be part of.
 

Missionaries’ not satisfied with Father Kaiser’s film

Friends and former colleagues of Father John Anthony Kaiser, from the Mill hill missionaries, are not pleased with the just premiered rugged priest film as they claim it was a bit exaggerated. The missionaries felt that the film director should have at least followed the exact Kaiser lifestyle.
Father John Kaiser is the US priest who died under mysterious accounts ten years ago after he testified in the Akiwumi Commission in 1998; a commission set up by the then President Daniel Arap Moi and the case surrounding the circumstances under which he died has since then hit a dead end as it has not yet been revealed to the public the exact cause of his death. The film featuring Collin Simpson, who also featured on the Constant gardener, is directed by Bob Nyanja of Cinematic solutions and also director of another hyped movie, Malooned. The film premiered at the Nakumatt Junction in presence of the Vice president, Kalonzo Musyoka and minister for information and communications Samuel Poghisio who had also attended the unveiling of the 5th Kenya International Film Festival which is meant to promote the Kenyan film industry by giving local and regional film makers a platform to premier their films to both local and international audience.
Sentiments expressed by an anonymous person were along the lines of “I like the way the English guy (Collin Simpson) brought out Father Kaisers Personality but I still find it a little bit too fictional and exaggerated especially the part where they claim the Kaiser had mentored a young priest who later impregnated a young school teacher in the movie in the contrary it was his (Kaiser’s) niece who fell in love with a Maasai man”.

Ajuma to grace FAFA

Festival of African Fashion and Arts will host their 3^rd annual fashion for peace gala evening on October 30^th 2010. The high-end fashion show and gala dinner will be held in the Nairobi National Park and will feature high profiled Kenyan Supermodel Ajuma Naisenya who lives in London.  

Ajuma has participated in New York Fashion Week alongside Naomi Campbell and Alek Wek as well as in all other established fashion capitals LIKE Baby Phat and Carlos Mienes. She has also featured in campaigns for Vivienne Westwood, Lacoste and Victoria’s Secret. Apparently she was also the first black model to win a contract worth Sh 4,042,356 in an open international modeling competition in 2004.

Other top models that will grace the event are reigning Miss southern Sudan Mary Deng and fast rising Kenyan model Emily Njoki who first turn on the catwalk was at FAFA 2009 where she won most promising model and has since then been featured regularly in local campaigns.

Sponsored by Radio Africa Group the event will also attract top  designers like South Africa’s Anna Getaneh, Tanzania’s Moustafa Hassanali, Nigeria’s Nkwo Omuka,John Kaveke and Ann McCreath both from Kenya just to mention a few.

K-denk requests fans to vote for him

Tusker Project Fame(TPF4) members on probation Gabiro , Prudence , Gaelle, K-Denk and Juveh on Tuesday went for a meet and greet session with their fans at the Veranda bar and restaurant. K-denk, the popular Sudanese rapper, who was given a second chance after the preferred Sudanese contestant had to go back home on civic duty call, told his fans was confident that he would remain in the house and also requested them to vote for him. Guarded by mean looking bouncers and KK Security personnel, the contestants arrived amidst cheers from the patrons at the bar an hour after the scheduled time and were limited to speaking to the press.

Adult Only Comedy Nights at Club Betty’s

Pengle Entertainment will be hosting a Trashy comedy night at club Betty’s alongside Captain live Entertainment soon after the world cup. According to the director, Geoffrey Omondi popularly known as Wuon Otiato-Jaluo Namba wan, the trashy nights are meant for adults and will be touching on various topics that are not easily spoken about e.g. sex.

This comes after the comedian, who has been in the industry for almost 10 years now having featured in various television comedies like in-tru-kallas, Krazie Kenyans, XYZ show and Who’s stupid now , launched this seventh series of Pengle 7dubbed Ndesna Something-Facebook comedy about a month ago and will be showcasing it in Dallas in August. Well, sounds like some bit of competition for Churchill, aint it?

NTV to Air Tusker Project Fame

NTV will be exclusively airing this year's Tusker Project Fame reality show, according to very close sources. This is a take over from Royal Media's Citizen TV which aired the second and third TPF exclusively. However it is not the first time the station is to air the show, it did the first TPF only during the second season, they chose to air the Zain University Challenge over TPF.

Tusker Project Fame is a musical reality show that hosts new talent from the East African countries in a house with music professionals, teachers and the winner bags a record deal and a heavy cash prize.

Bomb may affect MAMA’s

A week ago Gossip Gal reported that the MTV Africa Music Awards would be held in Kampala but now it seems that won’t happen. This comes after Sunday night's bomb blast, that killed 65 people in Uganda's capital, Kampala. The organizers argue that since the blast took place in entertainment areas this would be a huge risk for the MTV fans. Unfortunately Tanzania cannot host the event since they don’t have a suitable venue.

2010 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) to be Held in Uganda

Word has it that the third edition of MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) will be held in Kampala,Uganda this year. Gossip Gal also found out that there is a possibility that the event might be delayed to December this year, instead of the normal October shows.Uganda is cited as one of the strongest markets for Zain, a mobile service provider which is the main sponsor, closely following Kenya and Nigeria.

The event was held in Kenya last year and it was hosted by Akon and Wyclef Jean at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

I Used to Love Older Women – Gramps Morgan

The most anticipated Gramps Morgan show went down as expected apart from a few surprises. Two artistes who had been said would be performing alongside him did not even make a technical appearance at the venue. According to our sources the two did not make it to the country as Lady G is said to have missed her flight together with another Jamaican MC. Dynamiq however had updated on his Facebook a few hours before the show that he was in Dubai on his way to Kenya. “‎@ Dubai International Airport Waiting For My Connection to The Mama Land........Here I Come Again” he wrote.For some reason that no one bothered to explain, he was not seen at the show.

This however did not stop Gramps and his Psalms 27 band from entertaining his fans as they sang along to his tunes word for word. Apparently his back up singers also doubles up as India Irie's. Apart from giving his fans an energetic performance the Morgan Heritage’s husky voiced member made a personal confession while entertaining his diehard reggae fans saying that he used to love older women. He did not go into the details though.

We are still a unit,Gramps Morgan

Visiting reggae legend Gramps Morgan has confirmed that Morgan Heritage is still a unit. “We are still so much as a band but we decided to take some time off and work on solo careers” Speaking at a press conference at Crown Plaza Hotel Upper hill, Nairobi, the strong built Gramps told journalists. He also revealed that he was in Kenya not only for the charity show but also to promote peace and his album alongside his band, Psalms 27.

There has been rumors that the band members who are all one family would be going separate ways to explore their individual chances, so this statement clears the air.

A Zein Noor Strip Show?

Gorgeous Citizen TV news caster Zein Noor is not a happy lady after an upcoming blog that usually writes on the happenings within media houses published an article claiming she stripped infront of her colleagues. Zein who is one of the most highly regarded new casters seems to have picked up a track to attract negative attention at a point when her career is at peak.

“As soon as she got to the edit suite, girl put on a STRIP show for the video editors!! Even showing her un-mentionables!!! WTF??? The person who told me the story, said they couldn’t take pictures – cause they felt wioye for her – she wasn’t ‘herself’. Apparently she was also giving hugs while still nekkkid!” wrote the anonymous blogger.

Sources close to the presenter revealed to Niaje that she is too disturbed by this that she might be taking a week off. Efforts to reach her to comment were

Is Lexxe Getting Hitched?

Word has it that former XYZee member Lexes is getting married to his longterm girlfriend only known as Brenda very soon. It is said that he is even planning to relocate with the beauty to the U.S where he studies. The two have been dating for a long time but she remains very non-public.

However the artiste has refuted this rumors claiming that he has no such plans “I don’t know where you heard that from, I am not getting married any soon” he told Gossip Gal on phone.

Lindsay Lohans life on hold

Popupular actress Lindsay Lohans life now hold as she was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail and 90 days in a residential substance-abuse program for violating her probation stemming from two separate 2007 cases of driving under the influence of cocaine and alcohol. She is to surrender and begin her jail sentence July 20. Rehab will follow.
The punishment, levied by Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel, will keep Lohan from promoting "Machete," the Robert Rodriguez action film due in theaters in September. Fox, which is releasing the film, had no comment Tuesday.
Lohan's jail and rehab sentence will also delay production on "Inferno: A Linda Lovelace Story," in which the 24-year-old actress plays the starring role.
Writer-director Matthew Wilder said after the ruling that he and his crew remain "100 percent behind Lindsay."
"We are proud to have this remarkable artist work on our film," he said.
Lohan's sentence may also prevent her from further promoting her new fashion line, 6126. The first items from the 280-piece collection are shipping out to department stores nationwide this month. Lohan was instrumental in the line's design and marketing plans and is featured in its promotional materials. Her business partner, Kristi Kaylor, did not immediately respond to phone and e-mail messages seeking comment.
Lohan's agent, Nick Styne, declined to comment Tuesday. Her manager, Jason Weinberg, did not respond to an e-mail request for comment.
Kerry Alum, a producer with Lucky Films, said Lohan was in negotiations for a role in the upcoming Willie Nelson flick, "The Dry Gulch Kid," and that the production would wait for her if she wanted the part.
"We're behind her," he said Tuesday. "We'll wait until all of this blows over."

Gramps Morgan arriving tonight

International Artist Gramps Morgan, of the legendary musical group Morgan Heritage, will be arriving at JKI Airport tonight (7 July) at 9:00pm. In conjunction with Hands Across Kenya and Music Orchestrating Miracles, Gramps Morgan will be performing a very special benefit concert at Carnivore, Nairobi on 10 July, 2010. This is his first solo performance in Kenya promoting his debut solo album 2 Sides of My Heart Volume 1.

Pengleis @ it ....too

It seems local artistes too have been bit by the Face book bug and just like Safaricom they have come up with new ways of making money by the site. Comedian Geoffrey Omondi popularly known to his fans as Pengle has a new comedy/Pengle 7 called Facebook(Ndesna Something).The comedian who has been in the scene for more than 10years having featured in various television comedies like in-tru-kallas and who’s stupid now launched the comedy about a month ago and will be showcasing it in Dallas inAugust!Apparently the comedian and his unit Pengle Entertainment will be hosting a Trashy comedy night at club Bettys in conjuction Captain live Entertainment soon after the world cup.Well,sounds like some bit of competition for Churchill,aint it?

Actor caught out on mulika mwizi.

Mr Macharia
Popular TV actor Henry Macharia, also known as Muka in Tabasamu and MR Gitonga on Waridi drama series both aired on Citizen TV, was seen at a Mulika Mwizi Road show campaign in Gatundu last week. The road show which was organized by
KPLC's Customer Relations Department is meant to sensitize the community on
transformer vandalism. Approached by our Star reporter the actor confirmed that he works for the company and had been send to the field to oversee the road show. “Apart from acting I also work for KPLC as a customer relations officer. “Said the soft spoken actor. Talk about perfect multitasking.

Kenzo clarifies on his women

Mauryshia
kenzo
Showbiz good boy kenzo is once again clearing issues on his women after a section of the media run an article stating his ex-girlfriend and fellow musician Mauryshia Milan as his current. Apparently the two broke up few months ago and each of them has moved on as Mauryshia is now dating a business man and Kenzo has a new beauty called Nancy."My new girl is a student and really hates the limelight and that’s why I love her more “said the once self-proclaimed virgin.

Wakamba Wawili exploring solo careers

Wakamba Wawili are now trying out solo music careers. The Ukoo Flani duo that comprises of Labalaa and Agano will be doing solo tracks to gauge their stability as individuals. Speaking exclusively to GOSSIP GAL, Labalaa, who already has recorded two tracks, Nakumbuka and Juu featuring Wendy of TPFII confirmed that they are just experimenting to see how they would fair individually."Agano and I are still together infact we are working on our fourth album in advance and besides we also have other businesses together “he said.Mmmmh......so how does Agano sound solo? Let’s just hope not so low!

Majimaji appointed youth coordinator.

Majimaji and Kiprich
It looks like MajiMajis political career is really picking up first as he was recently appointed youth co-coordinator in Nairobi Province under the umbrella,Political Parties Young Leaders Caucus. It is a caucus for youth leaders in all registered political parties in Kenya. “ I am really honored and will also take this opportunity to let the youth know that its their turn to run this country” he told Spicy Bizz.

I'm not jealous of Nicki Minaj,EVE

Rapper eve has finally spoken out on her take on young moneys front lady Nicki Minnaj. Eve,who met Minaj for the first time in late March and heard the final versions of Ludacris My Chick Bad a week before the Miami shoot—wasn’t too familiar with the Young Money front-woman’s catalogue, she did think her verse was one-of-a-kind. “I mean, I think it’s unique to who she is. It is what it is. You know what I mean? I thought it was dope,” she told the Vibe magazine.She also confessed that she did not find Nikki as a threat but is glad tha more women are joining the rap industry.Wow! maybe its time Ray -J and Lil Kim borrowed a leaf from the lead Ruff Ryder and gave the Barbie Doll a break....haters!!!

Former Miss U.G now a stripper

Word has it that Linda Bazalaki, a former Miss Uganda and daughter to the late Col. Bazalaki who is back in the picture after many years, is now a pole dancer. Bazalaki is doing so badly in USA that she opted to pole dance at different hang outs in California and at times in Utah. 

The ex-beauty queen who has been in a series of failed relationships in the US, and at times been arrested for drunk driving is grassing so badly thus going back to her Namasagali College days to put into practice what she learnt there.

Chizi's bad night.

Afro Fusion artiste Dan 'Chizzi' Aceda last Thursday collapsed at Rafikiz, Langata where he performs every Thursday. “Yes I had a dizzy moment at the show but I saw the doctor and am now very fine. I suffer from migraines sometimes because of bad sinuses and so this particular night I forgot to take my medicine”he told Gossip Gal.

Kiprich show Nairobi show fails as Coast concert is cancelled.

Gossip Gal poses for a pic with Kiprich

It may not come as a surprise as most people had predicted that the KICC Reggae is love show would flop due to lack of marketing. The show featuring Jamaican artiste Kiprich of the Baby Mama Drama, Telephone Ting and Letter hits, Eric Smith and Sudanese/Kenyan based singer Dynamq was supposed to happen last Friday (7th May 2010) but sadly never happened as anticipated due to a poor turnout.

The organisers ,Worth link promoters, did not market the show exposing their naivety in the industry hence a whack show that attracted less than 10 reggae fans and a few reggae selectors. So bad was the turn out, that the guest artiste did not come to their venue but stayed indoors at their rented apartment in Ngong Road.

When it was evident that there were no more people coming in the bouncers got inpatient and asked for their pay which sadly the organizer could not afford but asked local artiste Jaguar to bail him out .Jaguar however did not accept the deal.

“Kiprich was not surprised by this outcome as he had accepted it ever since he landed and so did Eric Smith and I” said Dynamq. “This was all as a result of poor marketing from the organiser’s side but I hope the Meru show will be succesful”he added.
However Deejay Lastborn, who is the main DJ ,sounded less concern even about his pay. “I really don’t care, the organizer is mature enough to know what is right” he said. Sadly the organisers were too shy to comment on the issue.

DJ Lenium quits Baraka FM

Coast based DJ Lenium has resigned from Baraka FM where he had worked for 5years as a presenter on the Tiba ya Mwambao daily show and a Saturday Night DJshow alongside The current Pilsner Mfalme King DJ Nelly and The TrybeDeejays, known as Sato Nite Live.
“The reason to my leaving Baraka FM are managerial based and at the
moment can’t reveal where am moving to though I would like to inform
you that I will be working and spending most of my time on the event
organizing company I co-own known as QUAYSIDE MEDIA and my acting career with Coastal Films Production where i was recently promoted to Head Of Creative Department.”he said on a press release forwarded to Spicy Bizz

Maji Maji gets new job at Ghetto Radio

Not only is has he joined politics and is giving Anyang' Nyong'o a run for his Kisumu Rural sit come 2012, but GOSSIP GALhas learnt Musician Majimaji is now a CSR manager @ Ghetto Radio.Speaking exclusively to SPICYBIZZ Maji reveals that they will be involved in ground marketing the oncoming World cup!!!

Larry Kings Divorce put on hold

Divorce proceedings between the 76-year-old talk-show host and wife Shawn Southwick have been suspended for the time being, King's attorney, Dennis Wasser, has confirmed
"Larry and Shawn met with a counselor," Wasser said. "It was decided that there will be no divorce activity for two weeks, as several issues need to be discussed and resolved."
So does this mean that King and his seventh bride (though he's swapped vows eight times, twice with the same woman) might make it after all?
"I'm going to let everything stand the way it is," Wasser said when asked if he was close to withdrawing King's divorce petition.
King and then, moments later, Southwick filed dueling petitions last week after 12 1/2 years of marriage. King asked for joint custody of their 9- and 11-year-old sons, while Southwick wanted primary physical custody.
But though they were divided on the issue of custody, the boys brought the couple together this weekend. The proud parents were spotted walking arm-in-arm Sunday at one of their boy's Little League game.

James Bond film halted

Former x-ter(James Bond)
Producers say work on the next James Bond film has been halted indefinitely because of uncertainty about the future of distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli say development of the movie was suspended after MGM failed to find a buyer. They said late Monday they did not know when work would resume.
MGM put itself up for sale after a slump in DVD sales and a lack of hits left it unable to manage a $3.7 billion debt.
Wilson and Broccoli's EON Productions has produced 22 Bond thrillers since 1962. The new film, known only as "Bond 23," had been due for release in 2011 or 2012.
Bond actor Daniel Craig says he has confidence in the producers and looks forward to production resuming.

Rapper Guru killed by cancer

Influential rapper Guru has died aged 43, after a battle with cancer.
The New York born MC had suffered cardiac arrest on March 2 and was in a coma for some time.
Guru has passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2010 after a long battle with cancer.

According to his producer Solar, Guru suffered from the malicious illness for over a year and after numerous special treatments under the supervision of medical specialists failed, the legendary MC succumbed to the disease. Guru always tried to keep this harrowing diagnosis in private but in early 2010 he had to admit himself to hospital due to serious effects caused by the disease.

Guru became famous after teaming up with DJ Premier in group Gang Starr. The duo released six studio albums between 1989 and 2003 and became famous for making “conscious rap” before splitting under acrimonious circumstances.

Since then Guru had released a series of ‘Jazzmataz’ albums where he teamed up with classic jazz, soul and hip hop artists.

He also continued to tour the world with a band and producer Solar.

Monty G for Kenya

Monty G, one of the most promising new voice on the Christian dancehall reggae circuite will be performing in Nairobi at the International Christian Center,Mombasa Road on the 25th April.With influences from Beenie Man to Bounty Killer, and Shaggy to Sizzla, Monty ferociously tears up the mic over both original and standard dancehall rhythms. You may have heard a piece of him with DJ Frost on Got to Know, with Sherwin Gardner.

Reggae passa passa

Wow!It seems the reggae industry is really having it big in Kenya as not only will Dynamq will be performing alongside Jamaican artiste Kiprich (of Baby Mama drama) on May 7th at KICC then later perform in Mombasa n Meru but someone just whispered to GOSSIP GAL that Sizzla is coming on June 1st ,Gramps Morgan in July 10th,and maybe Queen Africa, Marcia, Tanya Stephens , Etana in August. Keep it SPICYBIZZ for more details!

When the queen can't pay up

Mmmmmmmh!!!Juicy stuff GOSSIP GAL just learnt that Coast based promoter Eve Queen has refused to pay some of her debts after a streetbash she organised flopped. According to a SPICYBIZZ informer based in Coast-o the lady who is also famed for her rivalry with fellow promoter Beyonce her concert did not succeed after H20 (an affiliate company of HomeBoyz Radio)pulled out as one of the sponsors!Well…pay up Mamsila….

Majimaji taking his political game a notch higher

Its hardly two months since GOSSIP GAL revealed to you right here at SPICYBIZZ that musician Majimaji was joining politics.Well, the artiste who also doubles up as a producer has revealed that he will be vying for MP against Anyang Nyong’o for the Kisumu Rural Constituency seat. “I’m already working on a project to have Primary schools supplied with computers.”He told Spicy Bizz.He however hasn’t revealed the political party he will be vying via.

Reggae awards coming to Kenya

According to recent Steadman polls reggae music is the most listened to genre of music among the youth in Kenya. It’s also the capital of reggae/dancehall music in Africa being the only country with 24/7 reggae/dancehall radio station , this can also be attested with all successful reggae concerts that have been held in the country in the past 5years,they have all been successful in numbers and production, Ritchie Spice, Turbulence, Morgan heritage courtesy of Fishbone Entertainment, Burning spear, Black Uhuru courtesy of Sarakasi Trust, Luciano and Gyptian ,and we also for the first time thy were backed by cooperate bodies like Zain,H20,KTN,Coca-Cola,Safaricom,Kiss TV, Metro radio and Homeboyz.
To crown it all Reggae Academy Awards will take place for the first time in Kenya. According to the Kenya Don ,the events organizer who apparently owns a TV show, stepping razor, aired on Citizen TV every Saturday ,this awards are meant to honor best reggae/dancehall night in Kenya(Upscale Sundays, Uptown Thursdays, Wednesday Maddy and Blacksupremacy Nights),nominations will be done by the committee and then voting by the fans thru text on radio/TV station that we will partner with and our website, the awards ceremony is in December, most listened to reggae/dancehall show popular reggae/radio personality, most popular sound system, best dressed reggae/dancehall selector, most popular reggae artist in Kenya(international). “I am only finalizing on a few things and the dates will be confirmed” he told SPICY BIZZ

Dubai is the new showbiz goldmine

Dubai has always been famed for fashion say from jewelry to clothes and cheap machinery but now it seems East African artistes have discovered a new money making business judging from how many shows are held there in a year.

As a matter of fact most Kenyans who have settled there have now ventured into the showbiz industry as major side hustle and have even come up with one of the most influential entertainment units within the United Arabs emirates not to mention they are leading promoters who pull most of the successful shows.

Hassan Waziri popularly known as Has Waziri from Tanzania is one of the most successful promoters owing to the fact that he owns Club Casurina reducing his venue costs while hosting a show. This is where most East Africans residing in Dubai take a break to drink and mingle as they reminisce about home and pint down their home sickness. Hassan has been able to host quite a number of artistes like Jamaican Marlon Asha of the Ganja Farmer fame, Kenyan Kriss Darling, Bongos Ray-c just to mention a few.

Another influential name is Studio Sixty –One owned by a Kenyan Francis Wahome a.k.a Deejay Franq .This unit has also hosted the likes of Black Supremacy twice and Kriss Darling just to mention a few. Apparently another upcoming promoter DJ Onejahoh (now of Hive Entertainment) is a protégée of StudioSixty-One but they fell out due to unknown differences. Hive is also upcoming as it hosted its first show this year featuring Metro FM’s Selector Technics on a show dubbed King of the Dance Floor.

Other artistes who have performed there are DJ Lastborn, KandaKing, Redsan just to mention a few.
This however is not going well with Kenyan fans as they feel that most of their artistes are concentrating so much on Dubai shows and giving less attention at home we also need these hyped shows here. “I wonder what Dubai holds nowadays. Kriss Darling and Black Supremacy seem to be reaping more there but trust me they could do twice better at home” complained Jeff Kinyanjui, a fan.

Wakamba Wawili missing on the KORA list

The Kora award nominee list was released to media houses last week by Mike Strano of Phat Buzz and interestingly Wakamba Wawili are missing out yet they had they had been invited.” Why is it that Wakamba Wawili are missing from the list yet they have the invitation letters?” wondered Nimo Dhahabu, the artistes manager However, Strano said it wasn’t personal but probably a typographic error .

Nick Ndeda moves to Hot 96

Radio presenter Nick Ndeda has ditched Homeboys where he has been presenting the Drive show for close to two years now. The soft spoken hunk is said to be one his way to Hot 96. “I shall be making my much anticipated return to radio very soon it’s only a matter of time” he said. This is the second presenter to leave at the station as James Kiama left barely two months ago to join Kiss TV where he hosts the Hot Source alongside Ruhila Adatia.

It wasn’t me, Dj Soxxy

It seems the Esther Arunga /Quincy Timberlake drama is also affecting other influential celebs as Kubamaba Crew Dj soxxy’s Facebook account was hacked a few days ago and the hacker went ahead to invite his friends to Quincy Timberlake’s(Esther Arungas hubby) fan page. “I apologise to all my Facebook friends and I would like them to know that I was not the one who send those invitations to that group” said an apologetic Soxxy.

Kora Awards Nominee list

Abbas Kubaff and Octopizzo internet wars

Abbas

Beef between Hiphop artistes Abbas Kubaff upcoming artiste Octopizzo Da hiphop has taken a different twist. Last weekend Abbas was booed at Sarakasi Dome by Octopizzo’s where the Words and Pictures (WAPI) concert takes place every Saturday. This later led to an internet war at Facebook where Abbas Kubaff came up with an obscene picture of Octopizzo and after a while Octopizzo also came up with his which displayed him (Octopizzo) with Baby G (Abbas Kubaff’s ex-wife).

“I don’t understand what Abbas and Octopizzo are upto thought Hiphop was all about peace and love” commented Agano of Wakamba Wawili
The two have been at logger heads since Octopizzo declared his dislike for Abbas Kubaff due to his hate campaign towards Juacali who he(Abbas) considered having ‘misrepresented hiphop’ after he had been chosen to perform alongside the American artiste Game in 2008 during the road to MAMAs at Bomas.