The Truth: Awinja and Osoro's Wedding

 

A few days ago, the internet was awash with photos and videos of Awinja and Osoro’s wedding.

But what is the truth about the wedding?

 To get a full picture, lets have a background information about these two love birds.

The first time the two met, Osoro asked Awinja to collaborate with him on some skits and she agreed.

It is definitely obvious that Osoro liked Awinja’s Art.

 

So after meeting in 2019, the two started working together. Awinja was already a brand name on the  popular TV show, Papa Shirandula. Osoro was working with travelling theatre doing set books for secondary schools.

 

Their first skit was received well which motivated them to continue chucking out content.The content revolves around the premise of the village love (Kienyeji) with Osoro being the darling of Awinja.  

 

After doing the skits for a while, Safaricom was impressed and approached the duo to work on a series for Baze, a video on demand platform. The series has been running on the platform but when wedding videos surfaced, the masses still believed it was a real wedding.

 

All the 13 episodes of Awinja’s Perfect Wedding are now available on Baze. 

Joho snaches Huda's Range Rover gives it to Dimpos

In his new release, Tanzania rapper, Ney wa mitego alleges that the Range Rover that singer Ommy Dimpoz owns was given to him after snatching it from Kenyan socialite Huddah Monroe

Here is the line at 1:40 minute

"001 Boss toka Kenya gari ulilompa Dimpoz Bros si ndo lire ulimpa Huddah"

In the song Ney throws jabs at Wema sepetu, Dogo Asley, Nandy, Janjaro, among others 



 

KFCB refutes claims on paying for posting video content on social media

Kenya Film Classification Board chairman Ezekiel Mutua has refuted claims that the board plans to charge content creators for filming and posting Videos on social media pages. Speaking to BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, Ezekiel Mutua claimed that people had taken their regulations out of context 

The CEO Dr. @EzekielMutua in an interview with BBC's @FerdyOmondi on issues film and the accompanying licensing.@CSRashidEchesa, @JosephtaMukobe, @moscakenya, @BBCWorld, @NellyMuluka, @KibetBenard_, @Khagali_M, @kasukubg pic.twitter.com/Wubzl2rs7V

— KFCB (@InfoKfcb) May 22, 2018

Just spoke to @EzekielMutua . He says you DO NOT need a license to post private social media videos, eg you tube or Facebook. But adds @InfoKfcb will monitor the content for violations like porn, terror or children. pic.twitter.com/w4JzwgZhXD

— FERDINAND OMONDI (@FerdyOmondi) May 22, 2018

Social media was abuzz after some social media users posted info on the new regulations which are seen as detrimental to the growth of content creators and new talent.

A twitter user Tara Kay did a thread on the breakdown on the payments that needed to be made by the content creators

THREAD

Here's a BREAKDOWN OF KFCB YouTube Fees.
Vloggers/Kenyan YouTubers are expected to..

1. Pay an Annual Fee of 12,000 kshs for Registering and licensing film agents, local and international filmmakers.
2. Pay 5,000 kshs License Every week you Upload a Video on Youtube.

— Tara Kay (@kaykanyi) May 22, 2018

Xtian Dela also weighed in on the issue

THIS IS NOT FAKE NEWS!!

I Visited the KFCB offices today, Uchumi House 14th Floor. I can CONFIRM that it is a MUST for you to get a Licence to post Videos on Social Media!! YouTubers, Viners or even if you attend an event and record on your phone, you MUST be licensed to post it

— Thee Trend Setter ™ (@xtiandela) May 22, 2018

KFCB through their twitter handle also made effort to make some clarification on the issue that was sending social media users wild

KFCB does not charge for YouTube at all or social media. The only area.where the Board deals with social media is about content monitoring and when there is gross content that exposes children to harmful content ,

— KFCB (@InfoKfcb) May 22, 2018

Government officials and politicians also weighed in on the matter

I’ve just spoken to @EzekielMutua on this and he has asserted that @InfoKfcb are not charging for Youtube and Facebook filming. I have summoned them to the Senate next week together with other stakeholders so that we can agree on how to support the Creative Industry.

— Sakaja Johnson (@SakajaJohnson) May 22, 2018

KFCB does not charge for YouTube at all or social media. The only area.where the Board deals with social media is about content monitoring and when there is gross content that exposes children to harmful content ,

— KFCB (@InfoKfcb) May 22, 2018

KFCB through their twitter handle had earlier made communication on the charges content creators will have to pay to undertake their work

Filming in Kenya?
1. Work under (register as) a filming agent--K.shs12,000pa
2. License for a documentary, short drama/feature/stills--K.Shs5,000
3. License for full length feature film (>40minutes)--K.Shs15,000
4. Per day filming fees--K.Shs1,000
Dr. @EzekielMutua, @moscakenya pic.twitter.com/4fltFDsa0F

— KFCB (@InfoKfcb) May 22, 2018

This is how twitter users reacted to the issue

I think that we have so many parastatals, boards, commissions etc that are not adding any value apart from drawing salaries. The KFCB for example can be disbanded and their roles taken up by relevant government department. How has Ezekiel Mutua helped this country?

— Mwalimu Dida (@mwalimu_dida) May 22, 2018

Join me in supporting this important cause at iPetitions. Disband KFCB and repeal Cap 222 of the Laws of Kenya https://t.co/PiwETTqf2M

— WANGECHI (@wangechikenya) May 22, 2018

KFCB under Ezekiel Mutua is no longer about film classification. It is now Kenyans' Feelings Control Board.

— Wambui (@Waambui) May 15, 2018

It is absurd and funny that as a Nation we cannot afford jobs for over 45% of the young people and when young people try getting innovative so that they Atleast can earn a living KFCB now want to stop them by introducing crazy taxes? this is simply Thurgery

— Shikoh Kihika. (@Shikohkihika) May 22, 2018

YouTube has its own user policy and now a person who was raised in Kathonzweni in Ukambani with no relations with YouTube founders wants us to pay license so as to use free platforms. Ezekiel Mutua's KFCB is a problem in Kenya.

— Kech 🇰🇪 (@RonohKechem) May 22, 2018

Ezekiel Mutua & KFCB taking us back to the colonial days when you had to pay for everything pic.twitter.com/fD377reQJI

— MIKE MARSHALL PRINCE (@MikeMarshallKE) May 22, 2018

Diamond gets Licence to set up Wasafi TV and Radio

 The Tanzanian multi-award wining artist, Diamond platinumz has made another milestone after being cleared to set up his TV and Radio station

Today we were offically handed broadcasting license for @wasafitv and @wasafifm by the Minister of Information, Culture, Tourism and Sports Zanzibar, Hon. Rashid Ali Juma. Many thanks to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and the entire government of United Republic of Tanzania as a whole... Our president Hon. Dr John Pombe Magufuli & hon. Dr. Ali Mohammed Shein along with the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Rashid Ali Juma & Harrison Mwakyembe. Our goal is to create jobs for our journalists who are yet to be employed.... to appreciate that without them today we would not be here.... but also joint collaboration with our country Media in developing new talent from the streets in art, sports and Culture industry .... (Leo tulikabidhiwa Rasmi Leseni ya @wasafitv na @wasafifm na Mh Waziri wa Habari, Tamaduni , Utalii na Michezo Zanzibar mh Rashid Ali Juma.....Shukran Nyingi ziifikie Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar na Jamuhuri nzima ya Muungano wa Tanzania... Ma raisi wetu pendwa Dr John Pombe Magufuli & Dr Ali Mohammed Shein pamoja na Mawaziri wa Habari Tamaduni na Michezo Mh Rashid Ali Juma & Harrison Mwakiyembe....Tamanio letu ni kutengeneza nyanja za Ajira kwa nduguzetu wenye Taaluma za Habari na Utangazaji ambao pengine hawajapata nafasi bado....kwa kuthamini kuwa, bila wao leo hii sisi tusingekuwepo....lakini pia Pamoja kushirikiana na Media zetu nchi Kuendeleza kunyanyua Vipaji toka mitaani na Tasnia nzima ya Sanaa, Michezo na Tamaduni.... ) #HiiNiYetuSote

A post shared by Chibu Dangote (@diamondplatnumz) on Feb 26, 2018 at 9:12am PST

Singer Irene Ntale Exits Swangz Avenue

The multi-talented Ugandan, Irene Ntale has part ways with the record label Swangz Avenue. The two parties have indicated on their social media pages that the move was reached through a mutual agreement.

Swangz Avenue signed Irene Ntale back in 2013 and since then, the singer has released numerous hit songs which earned her immense wins of Awards and Nominations to different awards .

Mr President our Parents are tired of Helplessly waiting to burry their Kids- Bahati writes to President Uhuru

‪
 The barua hit maker, Bahati has written a moving letter to president Uhuru Kenyatta asking him to step in in uplifting Cancer medical care at Kenyatta National Hospital 

 

Bahati with Abigael Wanjiku Kamau before she passed on

#‎DEAR_PRESIDENT_UHURU_KENYATTA‬

My Name is KEVIN BAHATI a Gospel Musician & Kenyan Citizen. I could have send this as a Private letter but it might take long before it gets to you so the URGENCY of this matter forced me to put it in Public maybe a fellow Citizens might read it to you. One of the Promises I made after My song ITAKUA SAWA was "No More" sad Songs & Melodies but how- When I still See nothing to Smile About??? Mr President do you see the picture above? It was taken barely Two days ago at Kenyatta National Hospital Cancer Ward bt as you are reading this (ABIGAEL WANJIKU KAMAU) is No More. Days Just after we've buried another 8 year Old Baby Charity. I Visited the same Kids Ward 5 months ago found more than 80 admitted kids and now on my Second Visit I find less than 30 new faces.. Not because they are healed but we've lost over 90% of this kids to the grave. Mr President is CANCER not Treatable??? I understand we can't save the lives of all this Patients but isn't there a way we can Pro- long their lives by giving a standard Medical care??.. The Rich will go to private hospitals or Seek treatment abroad what about Us the big Percentage of Kenyans that still can't afford a Dollar a day??? KNH is the only hope to Us but Our dedicated Doctors & Nurses lack treatment resources. Mr President our Parents are tired of Helplessly waiting to burry their Kids. Our Biggest National Hospital ( KNH) has less than 3 Cancer Treatment machines which serve over 2000 patients.Meaning a Patient Can spend almost 2 years waiting for their turn to go through the Chemotherapy Machine! About 60 people die every Month; these are 15 people weekly; meaning we burry like 2 every day. Mr President from Our Hearts we Love you & I believe you Love Us too. Am not so educated to advice you on how to do this but as the Most Powerful Man in Our Country. Please Do Something coz we are loosing too Many.
From the Voice of the Voiceless.
Bahati Tena!!!

Photos: This is how Nairobians are dealing with " Nairobi Heat"

Nairobi has experienced relatively high temperatures and as always social media was a buzz with these hilarious pics about the heat

Heat ikizidi Nairobi na hauna pesa ya gari ina AC poa it's time for #ThugLife pic.twitter.com/nFCpFDDuB2

— TAMUnator (@RamzZy_) March 22, 2016

Climate change effects #Nairobiheat pic.twitter.com/mQD5N38mq9

— Mercy Mumo (@MercyMumo) March 21, 2016

It has come to this. USB powered desk fan thanks to this ridiculous Nairobi heat. pic.twitter.com/S26QdYfsYp

— Karimi (@gishungwa) March 22, 2016

Ugandan Musician gets to Facebook in search of love

Ugandan Musician A Pass has taken to social media to search for a beauty after the Nva Kampala singer said he is dying of loneliness. He received mixed reactions from his fans

#IDontLikeBeingSingle I am single but I don't like it, I am not lonely though but I believe every man needs a woman,...
Posted by A PASS on Thursday, 3 March 2016

#ItsOkay I have no problem with using social media to get a lady/girlfriend. I have no time to go and look for girls in...
Posted by A PASS on Saturday, 5 March 2016

Elani exposes how MCSK is stealing from Kenyan artists

In a video posted on Elani's Youtube channel, the band consisting of Wambui Ngugu, Brian Chweya and Maureen Kunga narrates how Music Copyright Society of Kenya paid them Ksh. 31,000 as their Music royalties for the year 2014 despite their  releases enjoying massive airplay in the Kenyan media and entertainment.

The trio reveals that after threatening MCSK of taking action, they were given Ksh. 300,000 as compensation which has left them wondering how the amount was reached at. The trio says there is something wrong with MCSK and that they suspect MCSK is ripping off fortunes from the Kenyan artists

Willy Paul hits at Bahati over witch-hunt claims

Willy Paul today took to his Facebook page to hit at his fellow artist over his persistent lies about him (Willy Paul). In the post the "Sijafika" hit marker claimed that their difference had roots in a a collage between the two that he had called off

"I did a song with him back in 2014 and we disagreed about something and I called the collabo off!! And we both told the producer to delete the project. Now we are in 2016 and my brother is still after me. Accusing me falsely.. Saying that I leaked the song to WhatsApp groups, why is it always about you and me? Why am I the only person you attack with your lies? Did I ever wrong you somewhere?? Well if I did then sorry of which I don't think I have," the post read in part 

Willy Paul went ahead to allude to a statement he claims Erick Omondi told Bahati.
"Just like Eric omondi said to you, YOU CAN'T STAY ON TOP BY BRINGING YOUR BROTHERS DOWN," the post  concluded 


Last year Bahati come under fire for claiming Dady Owen had not given Denno his share of the royalties generated from the song "Mbona?" sang  Dady Owen ft Denno 


Here is the whole post 

Willy Paul Msafi

saa22 · 

Its so unfortunate how my brother is fighting me even after I released a peace song saying how much I love him. I've tried so much to make peace with him but from what I see, he's not ready for peace. We've met severally took photos which I always upload to show our fans that we are okay and we don't have any beef.. He's never posted any because he wants the innocent fans to keep fighting each other coz it works for him that way. I've grown up with him and I know him in and out. All the lies he's told the media are just a secret kept by me coz I want only the best for him.
Last year when groove awards was approaching, he made up a story and claimed that I had stolen a song from him.. I received insults, was called all sorts of names.. By the innocent fans who didn't know that it was only one of his stunts to win groove awards... I kept quiet even after he called me a thief in front of the whole world. Everything will come to the open one day..
Last month he made up a story about DADDY OWEN a man of God that we all respect, he said that DADDY OWEN only used denno for his own selfish gains.. On the song MBONA and then dumped him..
He did that to push his collabo with denno.. THE MAIN STORY

I did a song with him back in 2014 and we disagreed about something and I called the collabo off!! And we both told the producer to delete the project. Now we are in 2016 and my brother is still after me. Accusing me falsely.. Saying that I leaked the song to WhatsApp groups, why is it always about you and me? Why am I the only person you attack with your lies? Did I ever wrong you somewhere?? Well if I did then sorry of which I don't think I have.
So today after you leaked the song and said that it was me, what were your expectations? Are you not tired of seeing people insulting me because of your lies? Don't you think its wise to set a good example to the people who look up to us?? Why do you want our fans to keep fighting?
Be a true minister, am not saying that am perfect, but at least I control myself.
One more thing, if its true you believe and have evidence that I leaked the song, why didn't you call me?? Why my brother, why?? Why did you run to the media?? That's what you always do to keep yourself relevant and that's not a good thing man.
Just like Roughtone said, we've mastered your stunts...
The fact that I did not respond when you accused me of stealing does not mean that you take advantage of me.
Stop using my name for your own gains bro, come seat with me, talk to me, tell me your problem.... I might be able to help and if I can't am sure we can find someone to help... You've really messed my day up bro. I did not expect such from you.
That's not how gospel artists live. I might need you today and you might need me tomorrow...
Stop fooling this innocent fans, people are already getting to know your true colors......
Just like Eric omondi said to you, YOU CAN'T STAY ON TOP BY BRINGING YOUR BROTHERS DOWN 

What you do to a brother today will be done to you tomorrow.

Larry Madowo slams NMG over suspension of Daily Nation Editor Denis Galava

NTV's The Trend Presenter Larry Madowo has expressed his displeasure at the suspension of Daily Nation Special Projects Managing Editor Denis Galava over his critical editorial  on the performance of President Uhuru Kenyatta

Larry via his Facebook page said he was dismayed and disappointed by the decision to suspend  Denis Galava for Saturday's editorial.

Larry Madowo

Saa 1 · Nairobi · 

I was dismayed and disappointed by the decision to suspend Daily Nation Special Projects Managing Editor Denis Galava for Saturday's editorial critical of President Kenyatta and his administration. As a journalist at the Nation Media Group, I worried that it set a bad precedent and I said as much to Editor-In-Chief Tom Mshindi. To his credit, he has fleshed out the motivations for that decision in this piece. "Our editorial decisions are taken in the open and everyone is free and encouraged to challenge and contribute to them. That is why you will see the loudest critics of our own decisions are Nation journalists."

From the Editor-in-Chief: Letter to our dear readers

No editor has been suspended for criticising President Uhuru Kenyatta - Editor.

NATION.CO.KE

Ugandan Singer Irene Ntale rocks a Gomesi

In a new year message to her fans on her Facebook page, Irene Ntale attached these lovely pic of her in the coveted Ugandan traditional dress popularly known as Gomesi. 

Check out the lovely Ntale below

Jose Chameleone prides in his son's swimming prowess

Jose Chameleone has shown pride in his son's prowess in swimming. In his Facebook post, the Wale Wale hit maker has shown optimism of his son making it to the Olympics. This is what he said

"Make way for the Future!!!! It's just a year and a half. And the achievement is visible. 

We as ‪#‎TeamAbbaMarcus‬ know that your charisma can't be defeated. Go Abba. 

They Hoped to defeat your singing Career and Now you show the World that the Champion is Born in You as a Record breaking Swimmer 😊

‪#‎Road2Olympics‬"

KTN Swahili News anchor Ahmed Darwesh found dead in his house

                                                   RIP Ahmed Darwesh

KTN Swahili News anchor was found dead in his house according to blogger Robert Alai . Ahmed Darwesh died quietly yesterday evening on his sofa. He has been fighting Diabetes for a while. 

This was his last news brief that he did over the weekend before he passed on on Monday

What Kenyans said about the fallen Journalist 

Robert Alai Onyango

Ahmed Darwesh of KTN has died quietly on his sofa after suffering for some time from Diabetes. Body at Mater. Great TV presenter. Presented news like a prpfessional. Never gave biased opinion. He just did his job. Great guy. Miss him and Njoroge Mwaura. ‪#‎RIPDarwesh‬

Larry Madowo

Let me tell you about the Ahmed Darwesh I knew. Daru, as we all called him was a gentleman in every sense of that word. When I joined KTN in April 2008, he was already at the top of his game and down to earth to a fault. Before I had a car, Daru stayed around after anchoring the 7pm Swahili news until I had finished editing my 9pm business story so he could drop me home. We both lived in South B but dropping me outside my doorstep still took him a little out of his way. Keep in mind that he was a boldface named prime time anchor and I was a struggling business reporter so I would ordinarily not even show in his radar. If he travelled, he would let me use his car and even leave it fuelled. That was always an excuse for me to join him and his lovely family for beautiful meals whenever I was 'passing by.' Even at work, he paid for too many lunches that I can count, usually at a selection of Swahili restaurants with delicious food I couldn't yet afford. This picture was taken at Khan el-Khalili Market in Cairo. He had used his many connections and set up a week-long reporting trip to Egypt including a tour of the pyramids and Alexandria. You can still see him in part 1 of my report here https://youtu.be/Vttz2geLdq0?t=2m33s. He was a big brother to me in this big city, helping me create a career on television. Even after I left KTN and moved away, we remained fast friends and it was always a joy to see him whenever our paths crossed. I used to tease him about his signature line: 'Wakubwa hamjambo, wadogo mmeshindaje. Hii ni KTN Leo chaguo lako, wanakwetu wananiita Ahmed Darwesh' and he would grin indulgently. Daru was a kind, compassionate and funny man who was a gift to broadcast journalism. I am privileged to have known him. Rest In Peace, my friend. Shukran


Daniel "Churchill" Ndambuki aka Mwalimu King'ang'i

BREAKING NEWS
It's with great sorrow to learn that KTN Swahili TV Presenter Mr. Ahmed Darwesh has passed away. He was found dead on his sofa set in his house. He has been suffering from diabetes. Pole comrade. Good night/RIP till we meet again. Just like or type any consolation message in solidarity with this powerful presenter.

MC Jessy (Jessy Jasper)

I Will Forever Be Greatful to God For The Opportunity He Gave Me to Interact with you Dharwesh when I was An Intern At KTN...Your Kind Gestures to the least is unspeakable And will Remain In Our Hearts. May God Comfort Your family and All That Are Saddened by Your Departure...Go Well My Brother and Rest In Peace Dharwesh...!!!

Ahmed Papa

Inna Lillahi Wa inna illehi Ra Jioon. Rest in Peace Ahmed Dharwesh . A gentleman in every which way. We shall miss you. May Allah give your family Shifaa & grant u Jannatul Firdaus. Till we meet on the other side brother.


Mkalla Wa Mwambodze
2 hrs ·
Lala salama ndugu yangu Ahmed Darwesh 'Daru' ! Mtaa wa kwa onyango, mtopanga tumejawa na simanzi.
Kwake Allah (SWT) ndiko tutokako, na
Kwake ndiko yaliko marejeo yetu. Kalamu ya Mola
haina makosa! Ni huzuni jamani. Mungu awape nguvu familia....Mungu awape nguvu.

Philip Nyamai

BREAKING NEWS
We are sorry to inform you that KTN Swahili TV Presenter Mr. Ahmed Darwesh has passed away. He was found dead on his sofa set in his house. He has been suffering from diabetes. Pole comrade. Good night/RIP till we meet again. Just like or type any consolation message in solidarity with this powerful presenter.

Maina KageniVerified account ‏@ItsMainaKageni  26 minutes ago

We loved you but God loved you more. Rest In Peace Ahmed Dharwesh.

Fred Obachi Machoka ‏@fredomachoka  42 minutes ago

Indeed my very sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Ahmed Dharwesh of KTN. Plucked so soon, what a loss! R.I.P. bro.

DJMO»TOPADETOP© ‏@DJMOKENYA  1 hour ago

Ahmed Dharwesh passes on,after fighting with diabetes for a long time -RIP One of the best Swahili news anchor -Ktn

X-tian Dela ‏@xtiandela  1 hour ago

R.I.P Ahmed Dharwesh. Condolences to the friends and family. You will be forever in our hearts. #RIPAhmedDharwesh

Ugandan Artists pay tribute to the fallen Ghetto Kids Uganda dancer, Alex Ssempijja

According to Blizz Uganda, Alex Ssempijja (13yrs old) one of the Sitya Loss dancing video stars "Ghetto Kids Uganda" from Uganda, East Africa was involved in an accident together with the girl Patricia Nabakooza. Alex died on the spot but Patricia was admitted at Case Clinic in Critical condition.

                                                           RIP Alex Ssempijja

Ugandan artists had this to say about Alex's untimely demise

Eddy Kenzo

Alex (Centre) has gone to be with the Lord. He passed on this evening in an accident. He featured in Sitya Loss and so good videos.

Rest in eternal peace young soldier.

DR. JOSE Chameleone

I am really saddened by the Death of a youngstar Alex Ssempijja. All of us are with your Family, Fans and Friends in this sudden loss! You are gone to soon and left us the Memories of your always happy Character from since we Watched you dance in "Sitya Loss" May the lord strengthen Eddy Kenzo and team as we all pray God Rests your Young Soul in Eternal peace.We pray for The Lil' Patricia who is hospitalized. May the Lord lay his healing Hands on you.

Juliana Kanyomozi

RIP Alex (of Sitya Loss), in your short life, you have impacted the world through dance, more than some will ever do in a lifetime. Your purpose on earth has been fulfilled. Continue to dance with the rest of the angels in heaven.

We continue to lift Patricia up in prayer.

Eddy Kenzo, praying for you bro. Be strong.

Ziza Bafana Music Official

RIP little soldier

Alex we always gonna remember you

Irene ntale

Truly sad! Gone too soon !!! RIP Alex!! May you rest with the Angels

Pallaso

This boy death has really broken so many hearts and dreams of the world !! I couldn't believe until I saw him !! I can't wait for this year to be over already !! Let's not also forget to keep our prayers with Patricia !! These kids are Ugandas darlings .. May God strengthen the families !!

Greed for wealth drives a woman to sleep with the dead

A lady goes to bed with fresh dead people following advice from a witch doctor in order to get wealth. This will blow your mind.

Bro Ocholla Memes on Instagram and Twitter

Incase you are wondering why bro Ochola has been trending on social media here is the WhatsApp Screen Shot that has made Bro Ocholla a social media hero.

Hilarious memes have also come up on Twitter and Instagram

Money can't buy love but here is lesson for those who think so

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Film Queen; An invisible beaming film fulcrum in Kenya

Joyce Arigi, a prolific Kenyan film director in a recent photo 

By Ronald McAgak

Film Industry in Kenya has surely evolved from that time when actors could work out of passion to a time now that it earns them a living. Most a times people and the media always puts much emphasis on the actors and forget that the talent displayed by the actors is always under the guidance of some people behind the scenes. They never appear on the your screens back in your rooms but their prowess always makes you want to skip other things in order to stay glued to the screen.

A seasoned film maker will tell you that however much an actor may be talented, he or she may not be able to realize his/her full potential unless he/she is under the guidance of a very talented and passionate artist director. Just like without a good cook, a delicacy will always be tasteless no matter how fresh or appealing it looks to the eye.

Joyce Arigi also known as Aduda Cele Mum is the invisible face behind the success of Papa Shirandula, a comedy drama film that airs every Thursday on Kenya’s Citizen TV. Joyce earlier acted as Aduda Cele Mum, sister to Wilbroda the wife of Papa Shirandula. In this role her greatest enemies were Jalongo and Otoyo who always saw her as a threat to their stay in Nairobi.

Currently she is the artist director of the program and her prowess is beyond imagination. Always composed and humble but advice and words are always taken seriously by the actors. It is through her concerted effort with the other players in the program that has made the ratings of the TV drama Papa Shirandula stay on top in the Kenyan TV rankings

A closer look at how Joyce does her work will amaze you. You will see a lady well knowledgeable about what she wants out of a script. Being a scriptwriter and having been an actor, her artist-directing prowess finds its deep anchored excellence and success in her works. Joyce draws great respect from seasoned actors like Juma Anderson, Papa Shirandula, Wilbroda and Njoroge who would always ask her on what should be done incase they are not sure on how an act is to be undertaken.

With her competence, she has attracted indulgence from other film making organizations that cannot afford to miss out her super amazing talent. Currently among the best film directors in the country, Joyce Arigi has earned great respect among the practitioners in the film industry. The expansion and the growth of the film industry has her work imprinted on it as a great contributor

Arigi doing what she does best in a recent film shoot at Daadab  Refugee camp

I need a shot, Arigi behind the lens in a previous film shoot.

Arigi giving instructions to Awinja and Wilbroda of Papa Shirandula 

Arigi Keenly following rehearsals by Cheupe and Chausiku all of Papa Shirandulla.

Photo Source: Courtesy ( Joyce Arigi)