Victoria Kimani's New Song

Chocolate City's fast rising sultry Kenyan singer Victoria Kimani who has been on the headlines after the release of her show- The Rise of Queen Victoria is at it again. She is unveiling her new song 'Prokoto' which features Diamond and Ommy Dimpoz. This comes after she was put on the spot a while back after rumours went round that she was having an affair with the flamboyant Diamond. She however dismissed the claims and was firm that it was strictly a business kind of relationship.

The song now clears the air as it is evidence that the two have been indeed working. 'Prokoto' which is a borrowed Congolese slang meaning swag is one of its kind as it resembles that of a traditional African sound and captivates the listener from the opening beat.

The song follows up from her previous successful hits 'Oya' 'Whoa' and 'M'Too' which sees the three singers infuse their native Swahili language with English.

Prokoto drops on May 14th.

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The Kenyan Ladies Who Have Had their Hair Cut

You thought that expensive weave is the in thing? I don't think so. Seems like every lady is going the Lupita way and having their hair cut. From celebs to your next door neighbour, the craze is everywhere. I personally have a friend who had her hair cut about a week ago and I personally think that she looks stunning.

Here is a list of celebs who have had their hair cut shot in the recent past.

1. Koolio singer Stella Mwangi

   2.  Kambua

    

     3.   Actress Mwakamzee Mwatela who plays Usha in the popular local series Mali

     4.   Artist Chess

    5.   Monique Kabuye, the Hot 96 radio presenter

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Under 30 Years and Making Millions in Kenya

Young Kenyans are increasingly taking charge of their destiny, be it in business, technology and entrepreneurship. And they no longer subscribe to the notion of ‘leaders of tomorrow’. Remarkably, global brands have already saluted these gallant young people from Forbes, to Microsoft to Enablis.

Amazingly, these young Kenyans are not only bagging awards; they are making millions in the process. The figures might not be available in all cases but the young people are undeniably making ripples in the business world. Here are some of the leading lights in business, technology and innovation.

1. Cosmas Ochieng, 26 – Founder Ecofuels
Cosmas Ochieng is largely credited for the success of Eco Fuels Kenya. This is a large enterprise producing organic fertilizers, bio-fuel and health products. He is also the Director of Operations while co-founder Alan Paul is the Managing Director.

In 2012, Village Capital and Growth Africa invested heavily in the company. Consequently, the pair was named by Forbes in their 2013 feature ‘30 Under 30 Innovators and Entrepreneurs’. The company is in its second year of operation with plans of penetrating East Africa and the rest of Africa.

2. Mark Kaigwa, 25 – Partner, Afroinnovator
Mark Kaigwa is a much-travelled and recognized young IT guru. His most notable contributions have been in the business sector, helping businessmen harness the power of technology to do better business. Afroinnovator has been lauded by the CNN as one of the top blogs on the African continent. Kaigwa was named by Forbes in 2013 among the ‘30 Under 30 Innovators and Entrepreneurs’ of note.

3. Heshan Da Silva, 25 – Founder VenCap Kenya
Heshan is the more recognizable young multi-millionaire figure in Kenya and VenCap has assisted many startups to source capital for their businesses in Kenya. Da Silva sold his first company for a whopping Ksh 122 million. His amazing business prowess has astounded many with the proof that one can achieve a lot without a university degree. He has been listed by Forbes among Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs to watch.

4. Eric Muthomi, 26 – Founder- Stawi Foods and Fruits

A graduate of the United States International Univerity, Muthomi capitalized on the consumer demand for healthier cheaper foods. His business success has seen the company bag numerous recognitions such as: the Enablis Chase Bank ILO Business Plan Competition (2011), Nature Challenge (2011) and Hamsini Awards (2013).

5. Joel Mwale, 20 –Founder SkyDrop Enterprises
He made about Ksh 42.5 million when he was just aged 19 from the sale of his firm to an Israeli company. Young Mwale through SkyDrop Enterprises has assisted many people in his home town Kitale gain access to clean, affordable drinking water. The entrepreneur is now internationally recognised and has won many accolades including: Anzisha Prize for Youth Leadership in 2011 and Zeitgeist Young Minds Award the following year in 2012.

6. Mike Muthiga, 26 – Founder Fatboy Animations
If you are familiar with Faiba adverts then you know what Muthiga’s genius can amount to. He is also behind Safaricom’s Juma (Mazgwembe) commercials. Mike holds a degree in Civil Engineering but has done a marvelous job in animation; a feat he was able to accomplish when he was as young as 17 years of age. Tinga Tinga Tales on Citizen TV also forms part of his resume. The Faiba advert alone netted him a reportedly 3.5 million fortune.

7. Lorna Rutto, 28 – Founder, EcoPost
Lorna founded EcoPost in 2009having quit her job at a local bank. Her company that recycles waste plastics and converts them into durable fencing posts among other commodities has managed to generate 300 jobs and in the process earned Ksh 10.43 million or 120,000 US Dollars. For her environment conservation efforts, she was feted by Enablis in 2009. She has won several other awards since then. Lorna is an Accountant by profession.

8. Antony Mwaura, 24 – Dreamlt Computing Technology
Simply referred to as Tonnie, the young entrepreneur holds vast skills in IT and has mastered the art of turning ideas into reality. In 2010, he founded Deamlt Computing Technology. He however, has been working for Metrocomia East Africa as a Web programmer/ Developer since 2011. He holds a Higher Diploma in IT and has won awards for his innovations such as the Outstanding Developer of the Year Award, 2012.

9. Evans Wadongo, 27-Director of Operations, SDFA Kenya
Evans holds a bachelors degree from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He is testimony that great difficulties mould great men. As a child, he walked close to ten kilometers to school but rose to recognition by among other organizations, the CNN.  In 2006, he joined the Sustainable Development For All-Kenya (SDFA Kenya). Evans was featured in CNN’s ‘Top Ten Heroes of 2010’. He was also recognized as one of the most influential African entrepreneurs under 30 by Forbes.

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Creme De La Creme and his wife on their holiday

We all know Creme De La Creme that deejay on citizen's Xtreem Live, one of the big minds behind the Hakuna Matata Festival and the ceo of Epic Nation apparrel. Creme and his wife have been together for eight years now and seems like they've decided to take a break from the hustle of Nairobi and have a holiday at the Aberdare Country Club.
See pictures of him and his lifelong wife.

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How much do you think the big names in deejaying earn?

Tell your parents you want to be a deejay and they'll give you a lecture that will last the whole day but wait till they hear what some of these big names in the industry get for playing for just a few hours.

Dj Joe Mfalme who is a deejay at Capital FM and the official US embassy deejay Kenya charges upto Kshs. 170,000 for regional and international gigs, between Kshs. 40,000 and 50,000 for club gigs and a minimum of 50,000 for a special occassions such as weddings.

Dj Mo, who is considered the biggest gospel deejay in Kenya who charges from Kshs 100,000 to 150,000 for corparate events, Kshs 70,000 - 100,000 for college and university events. The groove award winning deejay's regional and international gigs go from Kshs. 127,500 to 170,000 and not less than Kshs. 50,000 for special occassions.

Deejay Kalonje also known as George Waweru gets about Kshs 100,000 for parties held by students and a whooping Kshs. 170,000 for international gigs. Kalonje though charges Kshs. 50,000 for events around nairobi.

Dj Hassan, a big name in this industry who is well known for his mad scratches would demand 110,000 for gigs outside Kenya and around 45,000 for student gigs while also charging around 50,000 for gigs around Nairobi.

Kaytrixx the Entertainer who recently started Spincycle Entertainment alongside a couple of other deejays like Dj Exclussive and Dj Mr T is one of Kenya's highest earning deejays.The deejay who is known for his hype especially at his Thursdays weekly event at Changez charges Kshs. 30,000-60,000 for a club show/wedding/house party/small event;Kshs. 50,000-80,000 for a school/campus event around Kenya;Kshs. 60,000-100,000 for a corporate event around Kenya; Ksh. 80,000- 100,000 for big shows around Kenya; Kshs425,000 for an East Africa concert and between 255,000 and 850,000 for an international event.

Despite doing events most of these deejays work for radio stations and tv stations, so you can imagine how much they bag in a month.

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Amina's private marriage

Amina is eight months pregnant! Yes,I'm also shocked.
The Capital FM's radio presenter is pregnant with John Rabar's baby and the two already got married at a wedding where only their families and a few close friends attended.
I wonder if it never got awkward between them since Dj John Rabar is her former boss when she was at Homeboyz.
Well,babies are a blessing and motherhood a bigger one. Congratulations to the couple.

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Diamond rocks a skirt at KTMA 2014

Tanzania's sensation Diamond Platnumz who is known for his hit song Number One among other tracks decided to rock a skirt at the Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards (KTMA) 2014 where he scooped not one but a whooping SEVEN AWARDS in all the categories he had been nominated for. The fast rising star had been nominated for Best Writer, Best Singer, Best Performer, Best
Video with his latest song Number One, Best Afropop, Best Song and Best Collabo all of which
he walked away a winner and breaking the KTMA record by walking away with the most awards.Diamond decided to pull a Kanye and dawn a skirt at the May 3rd event.

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