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Aisha Jumwa vows to assist the late Ally B’s family

Posted on by Ozymandias

Public Service CS Aisha Jumwa has promised to build a music studio in memory of the late Coast-based singer Ally B, who died last week aged 49.

Jumwa delivered a Sh500,000 donation from President William Ruto to Ally B’s family and also made a personal donation of Sh100,000 to help his ailing mother.

“To honor Ally B, we are going to build a studio and name it Ally B studio to keep his memory alive for his contribution towards uplifting the Mijikenda and Coast cultures through his music,” the CS said.

Ally B’s close associate and friend, Coast-based music promoter Dickson Waweru of Ring Ring Entertainment, said a team will be set up to identify a suitable location for the studio and draw up a budget proposal to present to Jumwa for funding.

Ally B had been working part-time for the Kilifi county government since taking a sabbatical from music in 2017. He unsuccessfully vied for the Juda ward seat in the 2017 and 2022 elections.

Meanwhile, Ally B’s family has retracted his younger brother Mohammed Ramadhan’s statement asking entertainers and radio and TV stations never to play the late singer’s songs.

Mohammed said they wanted Ally B’s soul to rest in peace, but the family spokesperson Mwinyi said Mohammed’s sentiments did not reflect the family’s position.

“We understand that Mohammed said what he said out of grief, but as a family, we are okay with anyone playing Ally’s music because he had many fans and it wouldn’t be fair to gag them,” Mwinyi said.

Kenyan Musician Ally B Passes Away Due To Pneumonia Complications

Posted on by Dennis Elnino

On November 1, 2023, the Kenyan music industry was left in shock with the tragic news of the passing of well-known musician Ally B.

According to Mombasa-based blogger Mykol Machampali, Ally B passed away while on route to the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital due to complications from pneumonia. The late musician had been diagnosed with pneumonia the previous week and had been discharged from the hospital just a few days prior to his death.

Ally B’s sudden passing has sent shockwaves throughout the Kenyan music industry and left his fans in disbelief. He was a talented musician who was known for his unique sound and energetic performances. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans alike.

Mykol Machampali has shared details regarding the circumstances of Ally B’s passing, mentioning that he experienced complications related to his health condition on the day of his death.

Ally B’s death is a reminder of the importance of taking care of our health and seeking medical attention when needed. Pneumonia is a serious illness that can be fatal if not treated properly. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of pneumonia, such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, or fever, please see a doctor immediately.

Masauti pairs up with Ally B on new banger ‘Genye Genye’ (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Mombasa-bred singer Masauti, real name Mohammed Ali Said, has dropped a new jam with Ally B, who is famed for songs such as Hamisa, Nisamehe, Bembea and it’s getting so much love from their fans.

Also read: Why Coastal music barely gets any nationwide attention

Titled Genye Genye the track serves as the official comeback of Ally B after being away from the game for more than for more than two years and it will definitely make you wish that he never took a break.

Genye Genye is a love ballad. In the jam, the musicians profess their love for a certain lass and list all the things they love about her in an attempt to explain why she is giving them sleepless nights.

Ally B

There are two main reasons why I love this jam. Firstly, is because it sounds so pleasant to the ears, it is those kind of songs that will get you dancing at any given time, even when you are seated.

Secondly, if you grew up listening to Ally B, like yours truly, then you know how much we have all missed him. Genye Genye evokes feelings of nostalgia and takes you back to the good old days.

This jam is a beautiful composition. The lyrics by both Masauti and Ally B are sick and easy to master. To add to that, it is also well arranged.

Masauti

The beat and instrumentation on Genye Genye is on point. This is one of those jams that will definitely cheer you up if you are in a bad mood. I’m not kidding. Of course, I also can’t wait to see the dance challenges.

The video for this jam is sick. I honestly love everything about it, from the aerial shots, the choreography, the styling, the scene transitioning. Put simply, it’s a masterpiece. Kudos to Totti.

Watch Genye Genye below and tell us what you think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTw1vql-6tY

Why Coastal music barely gets any nationwide attention

Posted on by David Kingsley

Very few people cared about Coastal music until recently when Masauti, Otile Brown, Dogo Richie, Sudi Boy, Susumila, Chikuzee and the likes emerged on the music scene.

Artists from the Coast operated in a cocoon for a long time so much so that very few people in the other parts of the country had a clue who they were but have you ever wondered why?

Have you ever asked yourself why the artists and their songs barely get any nationwide attention? Well, I have some pointers as to why.

Masauti
Masauti

 

Firstly, there’s the obvious fact that almost all top media houses are based in Nairobi. This means that if an artist from the Coast has a new song, then he or she has to travel to the capital city to promote it.

You could argue that artists don’t need the mainstream media because we are in the digital age but that’s a wrong perception. We live in a third world country, TV and radio will always be relevant.

Secondly, artists from the Coast are not as aggressive as their counterparts in Nairobi. I’m sure you have also heard that people from Mombasa take things slowly, the same applies to the artists.

They take so long to release a song and when they release it they don’t even bother to promote it because they are not  agile. That’s just it.

The last reason is claims of sorcery. This might sound funny but it is real in the Coast. Artists are always blaming their counterparts of bewitching them and curtailing their growth.

Sometime last year, Dogo Richie released a song dubbed Mziki Majanga in which he claimed that fellow musicians used juju on him so that he does not grow.

Dogo Richie
Dogo Richie

Among those mentioned in the song were; Fat S, Susumila, Nyota Ndogo, Chikuzee, Bizzy K, Ally B and Bawazir.

Interestingly, a few months later, during a radio interview, Dogo Richie revealed that his voice vanishes when he is in studio but he sounds heavenly when he’s at home.

According to him, the aforementioned artists had revenged on him for calling them out.

The bottom line is that Coastal music is a circus, I have no apologies for saying this. Knowing all this, I’m even surprised that some of the are making it big in the national stage.