The greeting “namaste,” synonymous with yoga, and the Pidgin term for trouble, “wahala,” now widely recognised through the global rise of Afrobeats, reflect the growing Indian and Nigerian influences on the English language. Yet despite these cultural intersections, the film industries of the two countries Bollywood and Nollywood have historically…
Content creator M Alby has publicly responded to allegations made by his former friend, Sumeeya, who accused him of attempting to damage her reputation and sabotage her professional opportunities in Kenya. In a TikTok video shared on Monday, January 5, 2026, Sumeeya detailed the fallout between the two, saying she…
Popular YouTuber Nicholas Kioko and his partner, Wambo Ashley, have announced the birth of their third child, welcoming a baby girl into their family. Sharing the news on Instagram on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Nicholas revealed that their daughter was born on Sunday, December 29, 2025, weighing 3 kilograms. The…
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has made a surprise visit to Murang’a County to support Pastor James Irungu, who is currently undertaking an 80-hour tree-hugging endurance challenge aimed at raising awareness about cancer. Truphena, who previously went viral after completing a 72-hour tree-hug and also holds a Guinness World Records–ratified 48-hour…
Netflix has removed the Chinese drama series Shine on Me from its Vietnam platform following objections from Hanoi over an episode featuring a map with disputed territorial claims in the South China Sea. The 27-episode romance series includes images of the nine-dash line, which China uses to assert territorial claims…
Actor Mickey Rourke has publicly denied any involvement in an online fundraiser that was reportedly set up to cover Ksh 7 million in alleged rent arrears for his Los Angeles residence. Rourke addressed the matter in a video posted on social media, responding to reports that his management team had…
Kenya’s prominent religious leader, Pastor Victor Kanyari, appears to have thrown his support behind President William Ruto, days after publicly clarifying his political stance. In a statement shared on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, via his official Facebook account, Kanyari urged Kenyans to embrace unity and support for the President. “Guys,…
American streamer iShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., has revealed some of the activities he plans to undertake during his upcoming visit to Kenya as part of his highly anticipated African tour. During a live stream on his YouTube channel on Monday, January 5, 2026, iShowSpeed announced…
Kenya’s award-winning musician and songwriter Ian Okwemba Oure, popularly known as Iyanii, has shared a candid revelation about one of his interactions with Gengetone artist Moses Otieno, also known as Fathermoh. In an episode aired on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, on a local YouTube channel, Iyanii recounted a time when…
Popular YouTuber and entrepreneur Robert Ndegwa Kamau, widely known as Thee Pluto, has marked a new chapter in his personal life after tying the knot in a traditional ceremony. The wedding comes months after his highly publicised breakup with his baby mama, Felicity Shiru. On Tuesday, January 6, 2025, Thee…