Latest entertainment stories from across Kenya.
Ohangla musician Tony Ndiema, born Anton Okoth Ochieng, is dead. According to a number of reports, the musician died on Tuesday, June 30, while undergoing treatment following a short illness. Ndiema was a vocalist and bandleader known for…
Political activist Morara Kebaso has announced that he has left the Independent Party of Kenya and will instead join the Jubilee Party ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on Obinna TV on Monday, June 29, Kebaso…
The brother of TV presenter Caroline Flack has died – six years after the star took her own life. Paul Flack, 55, was found unresponsive at his home in Sandringham Road, Norwich, on 21 June. He died later in the Norfolk and Norwich…
A book signed by Sir Paul McCartney has sold for nearly £1,000 after being donated to a charity shop. The copy of Paul McCartney In His Own Words, a collection of interviews with the Beatles star, was given to an Oxfam shop in Aberystwyth,…
Lily Allen has defended her latest tour after some fans said they felt short changed by the length of the live shows. The singer is currently on the UK leg of a world tour which sees her perform West End Girl in full – the album inspired…
Kalasha award-winning documentary, ‘The People Shall’, directed by Mark Maina and Nick Wambugu, will screen at the Cinema Vendôme in Brussels during the S&D Africa Days 2026 organised by the European Parliament on July 1. The event set to…
The Kenyan music duo Watendawili are celebrating a new career milestone after receiving gold record plaques for surpassing 20 million streams. The two said that the honour was a result of the streams from their debut EP, ‘Double Treble’,…
Daveigh Case, best known for her role in the horror movie ‘The Ring ’ and for voicing Lilo in Disney’s animated ‘Lilo & Stitch’, died of Aids, according to official findings. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner also listed “chronic…
Actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her roles in the classic 1970s British sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86. In a statement, her family said on Monday that she “died peacefully whilst living…
“We are truly humbled,” Jafar Jackson says as ‘Michael’ becomes highest-grossing biopic of all time Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jafar Jackson, who played the iconic musician in the music biopic, ‘Michael,’ thanked the fans for showing up to…
Kenyan singer-songwriter Becky Sangolo has revealed that her latest single, “Pata Potea”, was born from one of the most significant moments in her personal life, the night she met her partner. The former Band Beca member, who is now based…
Teyana Taylor and Clipse were the big winners at the 2026 BET Awards, which were took place on Sunday night, June 28, hosted by American comedian Druski. Both artists won three competitive awards on the night. Kendrick Lamar and Kehlani…
Bad Bunny brought Latin America to London on Saturday night, as he became the first artist from that part of the world to headline a UK stadium. The Puerto Rican rapper captivated a star-studded crowd of about 50,000 on the first of two…
A second Love Island USA contestant has been removed from the villa after historic social media posts emerged that appeared to show her using a racial slur. Alannah Keyser was removed after a video showed her apparently lip synching to the…
Kenyan documentary filmmaker Peter Murimi has received an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body behind the Oscars. In a statement issued on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the Academy said it extended…
International streamer Netflix has released its new slate of upcoming animation projects scheduled to be released throughout 2026 and early 2027. While presenting at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the company highlighted…
Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, best known for her novel The Polygamist has reacted strongly to the appearance of bootleg copies of her book in Nairobi. She said demand has surged since the Netflix adaptation of the same name premiered, and…
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will launch at $79.99, a $10 increase over the $70 price point that became standard this console generation. The Ultimate Edition goes for $99.99 and includes extra cars,…
Fans of Afro Pop, soulful Afro RnB and Afro House are in for a treat come September as event organisers Crispy Life plan for Peaches and Cream set for September 26 at Ngong Racecourse. Marketed as an event for Millennials and Gen Z’s who…
PHBingo Games continue to gain attention in the online gaming sector as casual players increasingly shift toward mobile-first entertainment platforms. The growing demand for accessible, lightweight, and easy-to-navigate gaming experiences…
Nigerian music star Yemi Alade has opened up about her latest collaboration with Kenyan singer Bien, describing their new song “Don’t Be Shy” as a celebration of honesty, connection and confidence. Speaking about the track, which was…
Clive Davis was an empathetic executive whose expertise transcended genres; he displayed an uncanny ability to spin talent into gold. Aretha Franklin once called him “the greatest record man of all time.” “Clive has the mind of a bank…
Kenyan musician Calvo Mistari has opened up about the unlikely circumstances that led to the creation of “Baddest”, the latest collaboration between himself and fellow artist Naiboi. According to Calvo Mistari, the feel-good afro-pop track…
Kenyan electronic music frontrunners, OneDown and L3GS, who released their first collaborative single, “Msafiri”, via Aduma Records, say the single is about the “shared human experience.” Named after the Swahili word for ‘traveller’,…
