Award-winning gospel musician and Pastor Emmy Kosgei is celebrating her 39th birthday today. The celebrated artiste born in Rift Valley province hailed from a staunch Christian family with a Bishop as a Father and strong mother.
The beauty maintains a very low profile on her personal life and rarely shows off birthday parties. Last year however, she threw her Nigerian hubby a surprise party at their house. Their birthdays are only 3 days apart and we canβt wait to see what she does this year.
Here is the sweet message she wrote herself celebrating her big day. She thanked all her family members and mostly God for this far she has come. She is just a year away from joining the fourth floor and God truly has been with her.
Yaaaayyyyyyyy #happybirthday to me !!!! ππππππ°π°π§π¨π«π°π₯π₯π₯πππππ₯π₯π₯β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈποΈββοΈποΈββοΈποΈββοΈ Thank you lord for another new age! You have made my life so beautiful! You have been so good my God! I look at my self,my life,.. I see you… I see you… I see you … I see you ! I am grateful.. I count my self so blessed,thank you for the blessings of a wonderful husband,great parents,great family and amazing people around me. A very happy birthday to this chebo lembus ! Chebo kibetu! Tungo! Nebo birrrr π₯° @amadubuko … chebo pastor ππππ …. happy birthday july babies….we are now open officially for GIFTSπ«π₯°πππππ
Popular Gospel DJ Samuel Muraya, Alias DJ Mo is once again entangled in an infidelity and deadbeat dad scandal after a woman outed him on social media.
The DJ has in the past been embroiled in cheating scandals on his wife and fellow gospel Artiste Size 8 but somehow always comes out the other side unscathed. This time however, that doesn’t seem like a likelihood.
The first time a scandal of this magnitude happened to him was after curvaceous DJ Pierra Makena gave birth to her daughter who bore un undeniable resemblance to DJ Mo. The two eventually denied the rumors with Pierra revealing he wasn’t the dad.
Just earlier this year, cheating rumors were brewing of the Gospel DJ which he and his wife aggressively denied. Well, the truth always outs.
Just today, a woman by the name Carol Nduta has come out with a picture of her twin daughters who bear an uncanny resemblance to DJ Mo and his daughter with Size 8 Ladasha Belle. She revealed that he neglected her children but through God’s grace they have grown and survived this far.
The leakage of this news has lit up the internet all day as many are rebuking the pretentious Gospel community in Kenya. While we wait for DJ Mo’s statement on the matter, check out netizens reactions below:
Elizabeth Akello LutanΒ Nimeona coment flanii apa jinga ingine ikisema dj mo ni sperm donor…umean ata wewe alikudonetia…then u are asperm collector my frnd…….
Time to catch up on all the trending stories this week. Itβs been one crazy week with a lot of exciting things that have caught masses of netizens attention eliciting different reactions. Letβs jump straight into them, shall we?
Manu Chandariaβs wedding
Kenyan billionaire and tycoon Manu Chandaria has finally legally tied the knot to the love of his life Aruna Chandaria after 64 years. The old couple broke the internet earlier this afternoon after a picture of them kissing made it online.
The 90 and 85-year-olds formalized their union in a Civil Marriage at the Attorney General chambers, in Nairobi, which cost them Ksh3,900 to get the marriage certificate and KOT have gone wild. Boychild is using it to justify keeping girls waiting for marriage.
2. Vera Sidikaβs boyfriend reveal
Vera Sidika was a hot topic this week. Following her change of complexion back to her signature lightskin, the beauty started parading a young Tanzanian eye candy on her arm. Netizens curiosity could not be quenched and Opera News got all the juicy details on him. He is a young doctor from Tanzania who is also a bongo sensation in his home country.
3. Face App
Face App was trending and currently still is and Kenyans were not left behind on the madness. The app that has various features including gender swap was hot this week for its ability to predict how one will look in their old age. Celebrities shared their funny predictions, check some of them out below:
4. Zariβs wedding
Ugandan businesswoman and Diamond Platinumz ex Zari was in the spotlight starting Thursday when her wedding was supposed to take place. The much-anticipated wedding to her mystery lover King bae has still not been publicized by the beauty who shows off every aspect of her life.
The only thing that has leaked is her gigantic ring that saw the wedding delayed for customization. It was leaked by her bestie madam boss herself, Akothee who posted it to prove naysayers wrong.
Her details, however, seem contradictory and netizens are speculating that King bae doesnβt exist and the wedding never happened. The fact that an interview of her on Ayo TV aired on her supposed wedding day raised many eyebrows. Akothee, however, applauded the mother of five for attaining her new mansion and ring.
5. Joho and Waititu
Kiambu and Mombasa county Governors were trending this week for a photo that Pitt the two leadersβ bodies against each other. Joho who is also referred locally as a slay king was adorned in a dapper summer look whereas Waitituβs photo was taken after a run.
The meme spiked hilarious reactions from netizens who couldnβt hold back their roasts.
Much hype has been put on the Lion King movie premiere around the world. Coming closer home, irate Kenyans expressed their disappointment after Beyonce, who plays Nala in the movie, released an album for the movie and didnβt feature any Kenyan artists. The album titled βThe giftβ was for Africa with Love and has a number of African artists on especially from Nigeria. Hitmakers including Wizkid,Yemi Alade, Tekno, Mr. Eazi and Burna Boy.
Considering the film is set in Kenya, Kenyans were disappointed and some celebrities made sure to point it out including songbird Victoria Kimani.
Played in the searing heat of the Egyptian summer, against a backdrop of chaos in the regional governing body CAF and enlarged to an unwieldy 24 teams, this yearβs Africa Cup of Nations defied logic and, on the pitch at least, turned into a surprising success.
Algeria ended a 29-year title drought by running out 1-0 winners over Senegal in a closely matched AFCON final. Baghdad Bounedjah’s strike after just 79 seconds – the quickest final goal in the history of the competition – sealed victory for the Desert Foxes.
Kenyan billionaire businessman Manu Chandaria tied the knot with the love of his life Aruna Chandaria at the Attorney Generalβs Chambers in Nairobi today.
The 90 year old business mogul and tycoon’s ] bold move has made headlines and broken the internet.
Chandaria was traditionally married to 85 year old wife Aruna for 64 years has finally formalised their union in a Civil Marriage.The two –well-advanced in age — shared hearty smiles and kisses as they exchanged vows, much to the delight of the witnesses in attendance.
Despite their wealth, the event was devoid of pomp and color β with Manu kissing his bride to celebrate the legal process.
Boychild in Kenya has seen this as a ray of hope and are using it to justify their lateness in proposing to lovers. Check out KOT hilarious reactions below:
Manu Chandaria: Marriage fee was 9700 at the State Attorney
'Middle Class': Hi, we need 600K to finance our wedding and so we added you to our Whatsapp group fundraiser for support.
Mi after seeing Manu Chandaria been dating for 64 years but my 3 weeks girlfriend telling me i am not serious only that I said we will get married on September. pic.twitter.com/ygYWnnxBFE
Great Lessons to learn from Manu Chandaria, Patience is key! 64 years.. Hii pande yetu after 5 years, What are we? Who I'm i in your life? πππ pic.twitter.com/rFh592USPf
Manu Chandaria who is a billionaire businessman and a LAND GRABBER is now officially and legally married. Congratulations mr HYPOCRITE pic.twitter.com/Rb8Y8OxC6V
WAIT. BACK UP! Manu wasn't formally married for 64 years?!…..Billionaire Manu Chandaria formalizes his marriage to his wife of 64 years, #Aruna#chandaria; at the AG's office. Is this a new SI Unit or a partnership litmus test? pic.twitter.com/jdYdUwbeL5
— RICHARD KITHEKA MBINDYO (@goldfishpr) July 19, 2019
It took our Patron Manu Chandaria 64 years of dating. 64 years. Na wewe after 24 hours of chatting unataka kujua "What are we"?
Chics who've been in a relationship for 10 years but still ask their man "What are we?" are out of luck thanks to Manu Chandaria. 54 more years to go baybeee!!
Billionaire Manu Chandaria solemnizes his wedding at AG Chambers.. Which costs less than 10k. Wow.. And us poor niggaz we want to take a loan to do a 1m plus wedding.Poor man's mentality. Priorities!! https://t.co/nZEaufRq10
Manu Chandaria doesn't want court battles once he's gone over his wealth when God calls him (because the time is near) and that's why he's made it official that Aruna is his wife. He's preparing the Will. pic.twitter.com/O5WXKTFNjT
While Manu Chandaria has formalised his wedding to his one and only wife after 64 years of marriage, his agemate businessman Jackson Kibor is busy divorcing his old wives and marrying new ones. Different strokes.
when I saw Manu Chandaria trending,I thought he had passed on.. shock on me..the boy just got married after 64 yrs of dating ππ tell you what..he has just set up new standards for the boy child..some may date up to 70yrs..πππ
Celebrated Bongo artist Rayvanny has come out to expose Kenyaβs top Artist for his malicious attempt at getting Rayvanny to withdraw his offer of collaborating with Mihadarati crooner Stivo Simple Boy.
Stevo has been making headlines after his song warning the youth against drug use went viral. The viral song has earned him much support across the country, with everyone begging for a collaboration and his latest meeting with NACADA boss.
Among those looking for the star include Rayvanny who announced a day ago in this post:
The post has since gone viral but it seems some people are not happy to see others prosper. Rayvanny has angrily come out to expose the rot in a beloved top Kenyan Artist who advised him against doing the collaboration. Rayvanny was shocked at how Kenyans donβt support each other and always want to bring each other down.
The incognito artist apparently said that such a collaboration will bring down Rayvannyβs name and brand.
Kenyan top artist trying to Convince me not to support the βMihadarati Hit Maker β
He didnβt expose the artist but warned him that if he continues trying to rally against Stivo, Kenyans will surely know who he is in the next post.
Check out the exposed screenshot of the chat below:
He captioned the screenshot with these words:
I wonder why Kenyans don’t support their own talents because it’s now been 3 days since i posted to Support the innocent Soul which is hustling and trying to Make his way succesful but Some idiot calling themselves big artists are texting Me and trying to Convince me that i don’t Support that innocent soul telling me that am lowering my name!!! The above screenshot is one of the KenyanΒ π°πͺΒ top ar…Β See MoreΒ β inΒ Bukoba, Tanzania.
While we donβt know who it is yet, it is public knowledge that Rayvanny has collaborated with only four Kenyan artists including Willy Paul, Nai Boi, Bahati and Khaligraph. Could it be any of those? And the screenshots show that the two are close as the artist refers to Rayvanny as bro. Who else do you know who likes using bro?
Many netizens in the comment section seem to be convinced that it is Bahati while others say its Willy Paul. The verdict is still out on his identity but check out netizens reactions below:
Bien Kanada No no no no nonsense I believe bahati isn’t involved in this kindly stop dragging him in if he had the kind heart to help Mr seed David wonder and others to a point he adopted at least to help why would he feel jealous or look down on simple boy those Kenyans who are mentioning bahatis name there is no difference between you and the artist whose tryna kill simple boys dream kindly stop judging a book by its cover allaaaaaaaaa shindweee
Bien Kanada No no no no nonsense I believe bahati isn’t involved in this kindly stop dragging him in if he had the kind heart to help Mr seed David wonder and others to a point he adopted at least to help why would he feel jealous or look down on simple boy those Kenyans who are mentioning bahatis name there is no difference between you and the artist whose tryna kill simple boys dream kindly stop judging a book by its cover allaaaaaaaaa shindweee
Tough G Boy Wewe ndiye unatafuta kiki Ths is just a fake chat you made Say the name to prove yourself Kenyans don’t React to this untill he exposes the person And simple boy is even better than you and don’t even need your support he made a hitsong without collaborating with any artist All the hit songs from you have diamond Aside poor boy π€£ KENYANS BE AWARE
Nimoh Waire Vanny please inbox me the name of the artistππππam not harmless sitamuanika buh jus wanna know….so sad anyway big up for the support….show him the path cha muhimu ni effort talent itakuja tu ka haipo
Bonnie Wise Ringtone ,bahati ama willy paul…one of them….let’s use elimination method…
Bernard Musili Willy Paul we know your handwriting. Vannyboy support talent mtaani… Anything you do i thumbup… Am your diehard fan..
Love is a fundamental human need. We all crave for it. In Kenya however, it has been listed on the 1000 ways to die for many young women.
Most people meet their significant others through their social circles or work/school functions. However, these pools can be relatively shallow. In the search for a potential date, more and more people are switching to less traditional methods.
Online dating has become peopleβs go-to, raising its popularity through the years. The popularity of online dating is being driven by several things, but a major factor is time. Online dating presents an effective solution to a serious problem. Browsing profiles isnβt nearly as time-consuming (or daunting) as mixing with people in a social context.
When people turn to online dating apps, they hope to make a connection, not end up as a victim. But authorities warn that as online dating sites grow in popularity, so do the risks.
Violence stemming from online dating apps has been on the rise globally and in the country. The most recent victim was the beauty queen Murangβa prison warder Pauline Wangari whose body was found bloodied, stabbed and naked in her house. Her assailant you ask? A first date from Facebook.
The suspect, Joseph Ochieng told the DCI officers in Murangβa that the murder occurred after the two met for the first time. He noted that they had known each other on Facebook for a while before they decided to meet.
The suspect is reported to have strangled Wangari after which she fell down and he thought he had killed her.
Sent into panic mode following the development, the suspect said he reached for a kitchen knife and stabbed her in the chest, neck and abdomen, and, thereafter, put the knife firmly in her grip in a bid to make it look like Wangari had killed herself.
As investigations continue, it is important for people to note that this case is not unique. Many have found themselves in such situations.
As we embrace technology, it is important to exercise caution while navigating through online dating.
People lie on their online dating profiles. Women mostly lie about their age while men lie about financial stability. They are all equally prone to βcatfishingβ which refers to using photos of other more attractive people who arenβt them.
One of the big problems with online dating for women is that, although there are genuine relationship-seeking men on the sites, there are also plenty of guys on there simply looking for sex. While most people would agree that on average men are more eager for sex than women, it seems that many men make the assumption that if a woman has an online dating presence, sheβs interested in sleeping with relative strangers.
Online dating does represent the convenience of being able to meet others that you possibly never would have otherwise, but women should be aware that they probably will receive rude/disgusting messages from horny guys, sexual propositions/requests, dick pics, and a lot of creepy vibes.
In Paulineβs case, they went straight home on their first meeting. This should be avoided if possible. because for starters this is a complete stranger. People can be manipulative and tell you the truth that is acceptable, but you donβt know what demons lurk in their closets.
Always think twice and observe any warning signs. If you do go on a date, itβs important to keep a close eye on your drink and food. We have heard so many stories of women getting date raped and βruffiedβ (where your food/drink is spiked or drugged). Never give out information relating to your bank account or Mpesa pin and balance.
If you can, always strive to pay half the bill. We all know there are people out there who believe thatΒ if they pay something for you, you have to pay it back in other ways.
Everyone is on Instagram more times in a day than they would like to admit. The social media platform has given millions of people a great avenue to express themselves in pictures, with many becoming overnight sensations and celebrities through there.
In the last few years, Instagram has been rolling out new and exciting changes to their platform. In June 2018, Instagram users were introduced to IGTV (Instagramβs version of social television where users can upload and share 1-hour videos.)
As of August, profile verification isnβt just reserved for brands, celebrities, and public figures only. Now, anyone can request to get the blue βverifiedβ badge next to their name, but the process still isnβt that easy. We have seen NRG Radio host Kamene Goro be the most recent celebrity to finally get verified and how much she celebrated for it.
Many of us would like to get verified as well so hereβs everything you need to know about the blue tick/badge. Let us walk you through the process of getting verified on Instagram as well as the benefits that the blue badge brings.
Before We Begin
The verification process consists of different steps. Itβs essential to provide your proof of identity on a few social media platforms. If you already have a verified Facebook, then youβll easily verify your Instagram as well. Another way to do it is to increase the number of your Instagram followers because that tells Instagram that youβre a real person.
Get Verified on Instagram
Open the Instagram app on your phone and go to Settings
Scroll the menu down and tap Request Verification
Add your full name, account name, and a photo of your ID (if you want to verify your personal account) or a business/legal ID (if youβre proving a Business account)
Tap Send
Once your application has been reviewed (youβll have to wait a bit), you will be notified if your request is approved or denied. Right now, Instagram verification is in high demand so not every account will get verified, so the designation doesnβt lose on its value. If your account meets all the qualification, Instagram will give the blue badge.
What is the Criteria?
Follow Instagramβs Community Guidelines and Terms of Service.
Authentic. You have to prove that youβre a real person, registered business, or brand. In other words, be who you say you are.
Public. Make your account public and viewable to everyone.
Complete. Fill up your Bio section, add a profile photo, and upload at least one post.
Unique. With exceptions to language-specific accounts, only one account per business/person may be verified. Also, Instagram doesnβt verify general interest accounts (such as those that aggregate funny memes or pictures of pets).
Notable. When it reviews your application, Instagram will look at whether youβre featured in multiple news sources and whether your name is searched for.
Benefits of Having a Verified Instagram Account
When people see the blue badge beside a name, they tend to trust it more. It means that Instagram perceived your account as an authentic account with an organic following, which allows people to find those they want to follow and avoid imposters.
Having a blue badge makes an account look exclusive because not everybody can get verified. It adds more power to the brand value, making you feel more confident to share content through your account. People will trust you more, and you can leverage that to include an influencer or two to promote your brand.
Another significant advantage of having your account verified is to prove that itβs the only official one, which significantly helps to fight out identity theft. Countless fake accounts impersonate great businesses, public figures, and celebrities. You donβt want people to mistake a phony account for your real one, and perhaps get a wrong impression of you.
If I Canβt Get Verified, What Can I Do About It?
You need to do everything you can to prove the authenticity of your Instagram account.
Share your account in other communication channels. When sending out newsletters or emails, add your Instagram account in the signature. Embed it in your blog posts as well as your business cards, product packaging, and signage at a store or event.
Add a link to your website on your Instagram profile. Be sure to add the link to your site, but not a connection to another social network, because Instagram doesnβt tolerate that.
Promote your account on other social media profiles and your website. It will clear up the confusion about which account is your official one as well as help a broader audience to find you on Instagram. Include a link to your Insta account on your website, other social media profiles and pages, and any other online profiles.
Write a good Bio and keep a consistent brand aesthetic. A strong Instagram Bio must convey personality, show what you do and who you are, include a compelling CTA and relevant keywords. As for the brand aesthetic, establish a consistent Instagram look by using the same filter for all your posts. It will tell your audience that your account is real and legit.
When youβve done everything, go and resubmit your request for verification. If you stuck to a good Instagram strategy and managed to build a dedicated following, you will get your account verified. As a team of experienced social media management professionals, Strong Social can help you improve your social media presence.
The Kenyan music scene has grown immensely and every day new artists are introduced making it very competitive. It is however better paying today with higher chances of success than it was before with increased social media usage. The competition is high today making many work harder. The more consistent one is with hot releases, the higher the chance they have to make it.
This week we have a couple of new songs that hit the streets and Kenyans are happy. From Gospel to secular, Artists have stepped up their game and aligned to the Kenyan market needs.
Check out this week’s hottest tracks, featuring some new-comers along the way.
Ochunglo Family- Kaa na Mamayako
Ochunglo is blowing up the clubs in Kenya with their hot party anthems that have everyone dancing. This new song is no exception and to add to it’s hype, they have incorporated the words ‘KAA NA MAMAYAKO’, a Kenyan slang stated by the widely celebrated West Pokot Governor Prof. John Lonyangapuo
2. Ethic & Otile Brown – Dala Dala
Ethic is taking over the music scene in Kenya and every artist wants to jump on the hype, Otile being no exception. Their new song doesn’t disappoint despite the two having completely different sounds. They mesh perfectly for this new one.
3. Octopizzo – Stay
Namba Nane’s finest and Kenya’s word-play King is back with a different beat. Unlike most of his songs, this is a slow one tugging at one’s heartstrings.
4. Mbithi feat. Cheruto – Boy
Kamba boy Mbithi is back with another hit alongside songbird Cheruto and it’s a banger.
5. Wakadinali – Morio Anzenza ft Dyana Cods
6. Willy Paul feat Alaine – Shado Mado
Willy Paul and Alaine are back with a banger. During an interview today, Willy Paul revealed that they recorded this song years ago. He publicized it by faking that Alaine had blocked him all over social media.
7. Moon- Simple gyal
8. Guardian Angel – Kuongozwa
This gospel hit is already trending in the country, barely a week after its release.
This yearβs Fatherβs Day has come and gone, but we continue to celebrate our fathers and father figures every day for their strength and provision. Local Kenyan celebrities werenβt left behind on wishing their partners and fathers a happy fatherβs day on Sunday 16th June 2019.
Fatherβs Day is a celebration of fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence fathers have in society. From Bahati to DJ Mo, here are some of the sweetest messages left for dads online:
Popular Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi has broken Kenyans ribs on his way to stardom. He is now a global superstar making people laugh all over the world.
Very few people, however, know about the funny manβs past religious life. A little known fact about Omondi is that just like Kenyaβs Deputy President William Ruto, the funnyman was a senior leader at Christian Union. The deeply religious Ruto was chairman of the University Christian Union choir and later patron of the Christian Union at a high school he taught briefly.
Eric was a fellowship vice chairman while at Daystar University back in 2006. He later started his comic career in 2007 from Churchill show where heβs grown to be a global sensation.
Posting on his Instagram page a throwback picture of his religious youthful days, together with his team back in the day.
Religion in Kenya, specifically Christianity in the music scene has completely taken a different turn as it is plagued with scandals of ungodly nature.
From the scandal of Hopekid and Dk Kwenye beat where they allegedly raped a girl and infected her with herpes, to Willy Paulβs raunchy performances with Nandy for their new βHallelujahβ song.
The most recent scandal that happened involved beloved gospel artist Mr Seed who reportedly cheated on his wife and mother of one Nimo Gachuiri in their home while she was away.
The girl claimed that she did not want to engage in sex but he insisted. Voice notes of his best friend telling her to keep the situation quiet surfaced and made rounds on social mediaΒ .
The gospel industry has left people questioning what is the way forward as the ones to guide and influence are just as bad as unbaptized folk, if not worse.
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