Quincy Jones, the iconic music producer celebrated for his work with artists like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the age of 91.
Jones’ groundbreaking career spanned over seven decades, earning him 28 Grammy Awards and leaving an indelible mark on the music industry. His production of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Beyond his musical accomplishments, Jones was a visionary entrepreneur, founding a successful television and film production company. His influence extended to various creative fields, including film scoring and television production.
Jones’ legacy as a groundbreaking artist and cultural icon will continue to inspire generations to come.
What was supposed to be the Glen Washington concert 😳 pic.twitter.com/sQaFHdFokF
— Let Me Tell You Maina (@AdamMaina_) November 4, 2024
The Africa Bound Reggae Summerfest 2024, with Glen Washington at its helm, might have not hit the attendance figures some hoped for, but it undoubtedly left a cultural imprint. This event serves as a lesson and a catalyst for future music festivals in Kenya, emphasizing the importance of strategic promotion, understanding local audience dynamics, and leveraging the global appeal of reggae for both cultural and commercial success.
Khweva Theatre Group is set to revolutionize the theater industry with their latest production, “Mpaka,” by introducing Kenya’s first-ever rotating stage. The highly anticipated musical, running from November 1st to 3rd at Jain Bhavan in Loresho, promises an immersive theatrical experience, setting a new standard in the country’s performing arts scene.
Incorporating this cutting-edge technology is set to advance the theater sector in Kenya by allowing seamless transitions between scenes, enhancing both the visual and emotional storytelling of “Mpaka.”
Speaking ahead of the premiere, Francis Karanja, the Managing Director of the Khweva Theatre Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the show, stating, “While we’ve produced numerous plays, ‘Mpaka’ stands out as a game-changer. I’m thrilled to witness the impact of integrating advanced technology into our theater landscape, as this will undoubtedly contribute to the evolution of the sector.”
He added, “‘Mpaka’ is not just a musical; it is a reflection of how Kenyan theater is keeping pace with global trends, pushing the boundaries of creativity and production. Featuring a talented cast, live music, and now, groundbreaking stage design, ‘Mpaka’ is set to be the must-see event of the year.”
“Mpaka,” the 10th production by Khweva this year, tells the story of two contrasting worlds, the overworld and the underworld, that are in a perpetual cycle of war. Our story begins when Zawadi, a child of authority, curiously wanders across the border. This leads her down an unexpected path of discovery but inevitably sets off a series of dire consequences. The musical is directed by Vicky Maimba, which marks her debut as a creative director. Previously, Maimba served as assistant director for Khweva’s production, “Kiri,” held last year. The play also features a talented cast featuring some renowned figures in the performing arts scene such as Riki, one of six of Wanavokali, Matthew Ngotho, Emma Cheruto, a famous Kenyan artist.
About Khweva
Khweva is a creative hub pulling together artists of diverse talents with the aim of spreading awareness on societal issues, as well as general entertainment, through the performing arts and other productions. We focus on providing practical skilling and technical assistance to artists and providing world-class plays, musicals, short films, and other artistic performances. Our platform offers a nurturing environment where creativity thrives, enabling artists to hone their craft in various disciplines, from theater to film, while making a meaningful impact.
For more information on Khweva, please contact:
0797433009
Fyucha Live is Kenya’s next-generation digital platform, designed to give artists, content creators, and performers a space to shine and earn directly. Offering exclusive content and rewarding talent with cash prizes, Fyucha Live is revolutionizing what it means to be a creative in Kenya. At Fyucha Live, everyone is a winner.
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At Fyucha Live, we believe that everyone is a winner. Whether you’re an established star or a fresh face in the creative scene, Fyucha Live is your stage to shine. From music and dance to comedy and digital content, we’re bringing together Kenya’s brightest talents on one exclusive platform where creativity knows no bounds!
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Fyucha Live is set to change the game for Kenyan creatives. It’s a place where talent meets opportunity, where dreams turn into rewards, and where creators get the recognition they deserve. We’re building a community where everyone wins, and we’re excited to see the incredible talents that will emerge.
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These are the top trending songs in Kenya for the second week of June 2024. we are measuring the trendiness using the charts of the top streaming services in Kenya (YouTube, Boomplay and Mdundo). We have also excluded foreign artists from the list and are only considering Kenyan artists. Arbantone appears to be the dominant genre, with a few surprise entries also making the list:
Edrisah Musuuza, alias “Eddy Kenzo” life a testimony. At the tender age of 4, Eddy lost his mother who was everything to him, and was forced to be a street kid for more than 13 years. Kenzo didn’t know his father’s whereabouts. As a homeless child he had to survive on the streets on his own. Music became his safe heaven since he didn’t know anyone from both sides of his family. He has gotten his breakthrough in music in the whole of East Africa. He Discovered his father who was working as a gate man, but he later died in 2011.
Also Kenzo aspired to be a football something that saw him join football at an early age. Musuuza later joined Masaka Locals FC’s camp at the age of 9. This led him to receiving a sports bursary enabled him join Lubiri Secondary School in Masaka although he did not finish school.
The Ugandan Musician separeted with his baby mama, Rema Namakula. He has two kids with Rema.
Eddy Kenzo has gotten three breakthroughs in the music industry, his freshman hit was a song titled ‘Yanimba’ in 2008 in Uganda. He received international attention after the release of his 2014 single, Sitya Loss and an accompanying viral video that featured the Triplets Ghetto Kids. Sitya Loss got 19,325,035 views.
Below is a link to the Sitya Loss Video.
His song Stamina was used by politicians in 2011 during the Ugandan general elections campaigns. He has goes ahead and established Big Talent Entertainment record label. In addition his work has been greatly received something that has seen him perform in some of the most important functions in Africa. In January 2015, Kenzo performed at the opening ceremonies of Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea alongside Akon.
Further, he has continued to win many awards some of which include;
King Kiba, the man with many talents, born Ali Saleh Kiba was born 26th November 1986 in Iringa, Tanzania to Tombwe Njere and Saleh Omari. He is the first of four children and is followed by Abdu Saleh Kiba, Zabibu Saleh Kiba and Abubakar Saleh Kiba. He is a recording artist and singer-songwriter. Alikiba is the director of Rockstar4000. Kiba became a household name in 2007, when he released the album Cinderella. The album broke record as the best selling album in East Africa. He is known for his hit songs Mwana, “Aje” , “Chekecha Cheketua” “Cinderella”, “Nakshi Mrembo”, “Usiniseme and Dushelele”. .He has also done a collaboration with R Kelly.
Alikiba has five children; Amiya Kiba, Chamy Kiba, Prince Sameer Kiba, Jmal and Keyaan. He is married Amina Khalef on April 19 2018. She hails from Kongowea in Mombasa, Kenya. Together with Amina they have one son named Keyaan.
Alikiba attended Upanga Primary School in Dar es salaam before proceeding to secondary school. Although he has a passion for music, Alikiba developed interest in soccer. He is a left legged.
Also read; Alikiba finally makes his debut for Coastal Union FC five months after signing to the club (Photos)
Watch theAlikiba playing soccer below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl1OIiC0vDw
In 2004, he started pursuing a career as a songwriter and a music artist and wrote his first song, Maria. Later that year, Alikiba started working on his first album. In 2007 he released Cinderella Album. This was the album that introduced Alikiba to the music scene. The album’s top single, Cinderella was an instant hit and made it to number one on all of Tanzania’s music charts and was big enough. He didn’t stop here and in 2008 he released yet another album, Usiniseme and at this point, he was dominating the charts across East Africa and beyond. The album, Alikiba 4 Real was another piece. In the same year, Alikiba was nominated and won the Kilimanjaro Music Awards for Cinderella.
Click on the link below to watch Cinderella.
He has a couple of songs that have done so well in East Africa and Internationally. Some of the songs include,
Usiniseme, Mapenzi Yanarun Dunia, Chekecha Cheketua, Mwana and many more. In addition he has done more songs. AliKiba, the world famous singer, has sung some really lovely and beautiful songs. Ali Kiba– Seduce Me song has been trending since its release.
To watch seduce me click on the link below.
King Kiba has recently released a song dubbed Mbio. Further, it is a song that he claims to have written 10 years ago while he first visited Muscat Oman.
To watch the video click on the link below.
In addition Alikiba has given bongo music a great feel. His is some good work that has seen him travel the world. Finally, his music is loved in Kenyan and has a large fan base here.
