Unganisha which means ”to join together” in Swahili comprises Kenyan traditional musician Labdi Ommes and experimental electronic artist- Bernt Isak Wærstad from Norway. Performing at Shelterke in the heart of Westlands, Nairobi: the two brought an electric performance yesterday as they launched the album: MbiliMbili.
The 11-track album comprises songs like Ochwe (raining), Sulu, Baddie, Aringo, water, etc. Labdi talked about the song Sulu which goes ”akuna ajuaye Sulu” and emphasizes the unseen tomorrow of a human being.
” We don’t know what the future holds…. so lets forge foward; love the people who love you..”
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Labdi who was the lead singer; an invited performance from Kasiva Mutua who played the Ongeng’o and Bernt was on the piano managed to get the crowd on their feet. The audience was treated to song and dance as they jammed to the tracks. While enjoying their drinks, the crowd cheered the duo onto another performance as they neared the end.
MbiliMbili which translates to ”two” is available on all platforms and even on Vinyl. Despite a nationwide blackout, Unganisha was able to pull a funk concert as they successfully launched their album.
Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates were among the mourners at his funeral on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, following his death at 31 in Buenos Aires on October 16.
The service, held at St Mary’s Church in Amersham, southeast England, was attended by Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson.
Liam’s former partner, Cheryl, who shares a son, Bear, with him, attended the service with her Girls Aloud bandmates Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. Cheryl, 41, had been in a relationship with Liam from 2016 to 2018 and described her love for him as “unconditional and complete” after his passing.
Also at the funeral was Kate Cassidy, Liam’s girlfriend since October 2022, who was joined by Damian Hurley, son of actress Elizabeth Hurley. Kate had been with Liam in Argentina shortly before his death.
Music mogul Simon Cowell, who helped launch One Direction’s career after they appeared on The X Factor in 2010, attended with his partner Lauren Silverman.
Liam’s bandmates had previously expressed their devastation over the loss of their friend and bandmate.
Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, awaiting trial for racketeering and sex trafficking in 2025, has been accused of tampering with witnesses from prison.
Federal prosecutors allege that Combs used other inmates’ phone accounts, third-party services, and three-way calls to contact witnesses, violating prison regulations.
A recent motion claims Combs directed his family to reach out to witnesses and used a call with his son to imply attempts at blackmailing victims into silence or favorable testimony. He’s also accused of leveraging social media to influence potential jurors.
The charges against Combs are among the most serious faced by a high-profile figure in recent years. In October, over 100 individuals, including children, alleged rape, sexual assault, and exploitation at Combs’ hands, with many preparing lawsuits. These accusations have added to a mounting legal battle for the music mogul.
If convicted, Combs could receive a life sentence, marking a dramatic fall from grace for one of hip-hop’s most successful figures. Despite the gravity of the charges, Combs’ legal team continues to deny all allegations, labeling them as baseless and defamatory, while insisting on his innocence.
South African pop star Tyla was a standout at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester, winning three major accolades: Best Afrobeats Act, Best African Act, and Best R&B Act.
She was nominated in four categories, including Best New Act.
The Truth or Dare singer, known for blending genres, became emotional during her acceptance speech for the R&B award, where she acknowledged the influence of her idol, Aaliyah. Tyla also paid homage to the late icon by wearing a dress inspired by Aaliyah’s iconic 2000 VMAs look. “Winning this in her dress is just unbelievable,” she said through tears.
Tyla shared the stage with her sister Sydney Seethal to accept the Best Afrobeats award, expressing her gratitude and admiration for her fellow nominees. She also performed her hit Water and her latest single PUSH 2 START, electrifying the audience.
The evening’s top winner was Taylor Swift, while host Rita Ora delivered a heartfelt tribute to Liam Payne, who passed away in October. Tyla’s wins marked another milestone in her meteoric rise as a global music force.
