AVRIL BAGS ROLE AS MISS B’HAVE IN SHUGA II

Ogopa DJ artiste Avril has bagged a role in the second MTV drama series, Shuga that starts filming this week in Nairobi.Avril who will play the role of a character called Miss B’have will be joined by other Kenyan personalities like Nick Ndeda (Angelo), Nancy Wanjiku (Baby), Brenda Wairimu (Dala), Edward Nyanaro (Rayban) and Ikubese Emmanuel - a.k.a. 9con - (Femi).Meanwhile, Lupita Nyong’o, who

OLIVIA WILDE SHOOTING DOCUMENTARY IN NAIROBI

Hollywood actress Olivia Wilde is in the country to shoot a documentary for an American media portal called PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). On Saturday, the actress known for her role in blockbuster movie Cowboys and Aliens and TV series House was in Kibera.In her twitter account on Friday afternoon, the actress posted: “I'm in Kenya with PBS and Nick Kristof shooting a doc for Half The Sky!!

SUZANNA OWIYO CLINCHES HARPIC AND RADIO JAMBO DEAL!

Afro fusion singer Suzanna Owiyo has bagged two major million bob endorsement deals. The first of which is with Harpic. She told Hot Secrets the deal is worth “some millions. It is a good deal that is why I went for it.”The singer who is back from filming of the TV ad in South Africa remarked, “It was a great experience and tiring, I have never done something like this before. Yes, I have shot

IT'S NO RUMOUR WENDY KIMANI IS BACK!

Former Tusker Project Fame contestant Wendy Kimani is coming into her own in the music industry. Wendy may not have bagged the Ksh5 million from the talent reality show but she came off the show with a strategy and a clear road map of conquering the big bad music industry.Wendy who is famed for her song Clande had an interview with Hot Secrets and talked about her journey to releasing her maiden

TUSKER ALL STARS COMPETITION HEATS UP

After Tusker All Stars performances in the first week, fans across East Africa have voted for a trio of charismatic male performers as their top favorites so far.Heart-throb Alpha of Rwanda stood tall at the top with charming Tanzanian Msechu and sensational Ugandan Davis taking up the second and third slots respectively.Show host Gaetano released the week one voting results during the Tusker All

FOOTBALL LEGEND ANDY COLE IS IN NAIROBI

Andrew Alexander Cole who known as Andy Cole is in Nairobi, Kenya for charity. Andy who currently works as a forwards coach at Huddersfield Town under his former Newcastle United and Fulham team-mate Lee Clark.A former England international, Cole is the second-highest goalscorer in Premier League history; in his career, Cole has scored a total of 187 Premier League goals, placing him behind Alan

NONINI’S HANDLERS: HE IS NOT VIOLENT

After a section of the media published a story detailing an altercation between rapper Nonini and a photog, his handlers sent out a release denying anything like that happened.It read:“We are saddened by the recent articles published in one of the tabloids on 7th June 2011 in relation to the public character of the above artist ‘Nonini’.It was portrayed that the artist is a violent person and

ONCE UPON A RHYME : AN AFRICAN HIP HOP DOCUMENTARY

Once Upon a Rhyme is a story about Hiphop, experienced through a journey into the lives and careers of 8 African artists on a personal level. Rap music and the Hiphop culture have been labeled as negative and sinister on several occasions, but this documentary film reaffirms that Hiphop can be (and is) used as a positive form of expression, to spread a message of hope and life in Africa. Gospel

NKULI IS EVICTED! NIC IS HEAD OF HOUSE

Africa voted – and South Africa’s Nkuli became the second Housemate to be evicted from M-Net’s Big Brother Amplified. This Week Kenyan's Tail Housemate, Nic who is currently sucking face with Kim ( should we call them K'Nic or Nicki) is the head of house.Moving on, Nkuli's Tails Housemates Luclay, Mumba and Kim were sent back into the house to continue their quest for the USD 200 000 prize.After

WAHU TO BE ANNOUNCED THE FACE OF REXONA

On Friday night at a cocktail organized by Unilever, MAMA award winner Wahu will be announced as the face of the company’s brand Rexona.It is not yet clear if she will be endorsing the soap, lotion or the deodorant. Anyho a guy called simonreid1980 tweeted pix from the photoshoot that took place over a month ago in Khlong Tan Nuea, Thailand.Simon describes himself on his twitter page as an“

EXCLUSIVE: CE’CILE CONFIRMS KENYAN CONCERT

Jamaican singer Ce’cile exclusively told Hot Secrets that she is set to perform in Nairobi come March 5 at the Carnivore.In an email interview Ce’Cile wrote: “I will be in Kenya March 5 along with Christopher Martin. An official release will be sent out soon. Finally its true!”December last year, Ce’Cile and her management Khool International, sent out a release warning fans that they will not be

DID GUUS MEET ABRAMOVICH IN MOMBASA?

Numerous media reports tipping Guus Hiddink as a possible successor to replace under-fire Blues coach Carlos Ancelotti, led me to think, mmmh, interesting! Guus and Abramovic were both holidaying in Mombasa at the same time.Abramovic was staying at the Lion In The Sun In Malindi, owned by Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore while Guus and his wife was at Alfajiri Cotages in Diani, owned and

KENRAZY IS A DADDY

Rapper Kenrazy and his rapper girlfriend Sosuun welcomed their baby girl early Wednesday (January 5) morning.The showbiz couple named their bundle of joy Kenania Aketch. The proud daddy told Hot Secrets, “Now we are three artistes in our humble home. We are so happy.”Kenrazy’s latest video release collaborating with singer Q-TY titled Get Closer, features Sosuun. However, the Tichi rapper

AMANI DOES AIRTEL

Singer Amani is currently recording some songs together with one of the male heartthrobs from the One8 group. Can't say who (coz my source would kill me), but i will try and get the photos of the video shoot.Anyho, she is on today's papers in the Feelanga free ads by Airtel.

VUSI KUNENE ON SIRI Y'All

South African actor Vusi Kunene will be staring in this season's local drama, Siri that starts this Friday.Make a date with the Siri cast.You may also know Vusi from his role in Kimani Maruge's biopic First Grader. He plays the role of Mr. Kipruto.

SANTOS LAUNCHES HIS ALMASI FRAGRANCE

Singer Santos finally launched his fragrance Almasi in December at The Tribe Hotel.Of the new scent, Santos noted that he was going for a very specific effect, setting his fragrance apart branding it “something that will add quality to your life.”He explained, "It was a challenge to myself. I wanted to create fragrance that everyone can identify with and Almasi brings that out perfectly,” Santos

PUNIT"S KAREE LAMPOONED

A Kenyan duo based in Dubai - i think - have remixed P Unit's single Karee and renamed it Ugaree. The Karee single that is topping chats in Kenya mostly because of the new lingo in the track. That said, here is the remix by Dubai Mamba featuring Lucia. Enjoy.

STL COVERS MIMI MAGAZINE

MIMI, a digital magazine aimed at African women, recently released its Summer 2010 issue featuring Stella Mwangi a.k.a STL on the cover.BTW, STL is rocking a Stella a Jamhuri Wear tee. She is planning to release the video for her new joint Smile, pretty soon.STL talks about everything music, love and life. Catch it over hurr

NAZIZI IS A ROMANTIC IN NEW JOINT, 'HEY BOY'

Rapper Nazizi has made a comeback with her new joint Hey Boy.The first lady of rap shows her softer side in this new single, enjoy.

ESTHER WAHOME’S DAUGHTER WINS AT MWAFAKA AWARDS

For the second year running, Mwafaka Awards took place at the Kenya National TheatreThe list of winners were drawn from the Eastlands part of town and it saw Michelle Mumbi, the daughter of gospel legend Esther Wahome, scoop the Female Artist of the Year award. Michelle dedicated her trophy to her mother and mentor.Other winners included Song of the Year went to male-group Skizza for their song