#TheRoundUp: I was a mboch in Kayole -Sabina Chege, Diana welcomes Malaika, actress battling cancer & other stories

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Sabina Chege, Dida, Bahati, Vanessa Mdee, Hushpuppi. They feature on our weekly segment the #TheRoundUp
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After a week that has been dominated by the news of Daddy Owen looking for 'Kienyeji lover' and Obinna new ride the #TheRoundUp is here to once again usher you into a beautiful and relaxed weekend, with top trending Entertainment Stories.

So, lets get to the business of the day;

'I gave birth the day I was to report to University' Sabina Chege

Former Murang'a Woman Representative Sabina Chege has revealed she used to work as a house help.

This was because at the time her parents did not have the finances to take her to the University of Nairobi where she was to pursue further education.

Speaking during an interview on Kameme Fm, she said;

"I became a house help after I cleared form 4. I was not happy because despite having performed well I was just at home plucking Tea."

Adding;

"I got married during my first year on campus. The day I was supposed to report is when I delivered. My reporting was delayed by three months.

I used to go to school with my baby and the nanny, whenever there was a break I would breastfeed her and leave her with the nanny in the hostels."

Having started acting while in High School, Sabina's interest in acting continued.

While working in Kayole I saw people acting on Tausi and I became interested.

"There was a lady called Rehema who had left the show. They had found someone to replace her but I was invited for a screen test,".

On the day of the screen tests, I beat the other lady and got the role. I went and informed my bosses that I would soon be acting on Tausi, they were very shocked."

It is while still at Campus that Sabina landed a job at Kameme FM, a renowned vernacular radio station.

"I joined Kameme FM during my first year at Nairobi University.

"My first salary was Ksh 25,000. I worked there for five years, starting from 2000 to 2005."

Among the shows she came up with include Mugithi Wa Kameme, Itaha Ria Muoyo, and Therera.

Sabina also championed for professional guests to come in and give their professional advice.

I was fired via a text by my ex-employer-Oga Obinna

Radio presenter, Oga Obinna, has disclosed that he was once fired via an Email by an organization he did not mention.

The radio host, made this known while reacting to news that Twitter employees were being laid-off by their new boss Elon Musk via Email. 

The musician said that he didn't believe his ears after receiving a call from his friend, after returning to Nairobi from a Nakuru trip.

Sympathizing with Twitter employees, the comedian, recalls a moment he was told to go to the board room by his then-boss to receive his firing letter.

He described the day vividly saying it was hard for him but it didn't stop him from grinding.

He stressed that he has never forgotten that day. 

He is disappointed after Amber Ray cancelled her invite only birthday party.
Comedian Oga Obinna He is disappointed after Amber Ray cancelled her invite only birthday party.
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"I've been through this before, there was an organization I used to work for, I don't want to say the name, I was coming from Nakuru, I think from an event, so I receive a call from my workplace and they are like Yooh! Pia wewe umeitiwa barua yako and I'm like barua gani. I check my text and get otherwise," he said.

Maureen Waititu loses her younger sister

Content creator Maureen Waititu and her family are in mourning following the demise of her younger sister, Pauline Njeri.

"What a week!😥My family lost our youngest sister," Waititu announced. 

She added that this has been such a devastating moment for the Waititus - they also lost their grandmother recently.

"My heart goes out to every family robbed of brilliant young lives. My heart is broken for my dad-he just buried his mom now his youngest daughter,". 

Maureen urged netizens to cherish their family at all times

"Time goes by fast. Hold onto those you love & don't take a moment for granted."

The YouTuber and mother of two added;

"Rest in peace little sis. Please keep my family in your prayers,".

Over 25's Lornzie Gatabaki welcomes a baby boy

Kenyan content creator, Lorna Muchemi popularly known as 'Lornzie' together with her hubby Diallo Gatabaki have just welcomed their first child together.

Sharing the good news, the 'Over 25' cast posted a picture of her husband smiling in awe as he held out a small kids' denim jacket as she unveiled the baby's name.

"Yahya Legend Kung'u Gatabaki is here!" excitedly shared Lornzie as she accompanied the post with a teddy bear emoji and a blue love heart emoji.

First off that kid's name is a mouthful! Wueh minus Legend there's practically no other name I can pronounce.

Also, none of his names can be shortened like the way Jason turns into Jay, but boy are they unique! I love it.

Over the globe it's common knowledge that blue equals a boy and pink signifies a girl, I mean look at all the gender reveal parties and that's why I said hints indicate the couple just had a baby boy.

Lornzie went on to add "Joined us earth side on Friday, 28th October at 11:08 pm looking exactly like his daddy. 

Lol, today is his actual due date #happy #boymom #blessed."

'Kienyeji promax' Pritty Vishy hits on Daddy Owen

Stevo Simpleboy's ex, 22-year-old Pritty Vishy seems about ready to settle down with 40-year-old gospel artist Daddy Owen.

Vishy put up a post on her insta stories responding to Owen's search for a wife and she wasn't holding back.

"Na sasa si mniambilie Daddy Owen niko single pia...." started off the digital content creator. She went on to add, "Na bila filter mimi ni mweusi si mchocolate," Vishy added.

Shoots her shot at Daddy Owen
Pritty Vishy Shoots her shot at Daddy Owen
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She went on to say that she fits into Daddy Owen's list of qualities that he's looking for in a woman to settle down with. "Ata sijui mtu anaweza kuwa mchocolate aje."

Vishy finished off her thirst post by adding that she is a prayerful woman as well so her and the gospel artist would be a good fit.

"Pia napenda maombi sana like sanaa... ifikie Daddy Owen please," the 22-year-old wrote.

A few days ago, popular gospel artist Daddy Owen made public his search for a wife and he was very specific on the requirements he was looking for in the lady.

"I am looking for a serious woman to date and marry. I am looking for a dark-skinned woman, very prayerful. She should be from the village. I want to get a woman from the village I do not want to date someone who is born in the town," he said.

Juma Jux reaction to Vanessa Mdee's baby number two news irks netizens

Jux has teased that he has something new just hours after her baby number two announcement.

On his Instagram, Juma Jux has alerted fans that "I'm speechless" adding "Tomorrow 10am" 

It appears to be a song, and it will be interesting to hear what his message will be this time round.

Fans are saying he is unable to move on while reminding him that Vanessa is now happy and expanding her family with Rotimi.

Fans have taken note of how happy Vanessa Mdee is in her new relationship compared to when she was with Juma Jux.

@FumboKhan2019·Jux kashindwa kumove on kwa Vanessa mdee.

Other fans are saying he may just be capitalizing on her good news for Pr for a new project.

Jux also responded the same way when Vanessa told of her first pregnancy in September 2021.

On her first ever baby news, Jux dedicated  song to Vanessa. 

Jux released the slow ballad, titled 'Sina Neno' and the song's cover art showed clearly what the lyrics would be about.

Biggest lesson Mejja learnt from his last dramatic relationship

Mejja has opened up about dating again. The music legend has been off social media that perhaps explains what he might be upto.

Mejja told of his new life to YouTuber Makena on her youtube channel Glow up with Makena.

He said that he was now working on new music and told fans to expect major things. The Tabia Za Wakenya singer also added that he's back to the dating world. 

Mejja however is back to dating, shyly admitting that, "Yes I'm dating."  The new bae is not a celebrity "I'm not dating a celebrity siwezi hata sijawahi."

Why not?

"Because imagine I'm leaving home mi napenda like tukipatana unaniambia stori tofauti yako unajua, just how your day went, then I tell you my day like how I did this interview today unanielewa?"

He also added the biggest lesson he had learnt from his previous relationship, saying,

"Napenda hivo, but I have learnt a lesson sana na in my past relationships, these days no posting na nimeskuma by the way."

Jason Derulo set to perform in Kenya after Meeting Joho

Talented American singer, Jason Derulo has made a promise to Kenyans that he will be performing here soon.

The singer was spotted with former Mombasa Governor, Hassan Joho, in a viral clip that surfaced online.

Joho with Jason Derulo
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He said;

"Kenya I'm coming, listen I'm coming soon, not way too long, we going to make it happen," Derulo said.

Joho was in the US where he met with the singer. Netizens have since reacted to the link-up, many wishing that Jason gets to actually perform in Kenya soon.

Baby Malaika! Diana & Bahati welcome their baby girl

The Bahatis are the new parents in town after welcoming their third-born child into their family.

Diana announced to her fans that she welcomed her baby girl yesterday at 10:52 am weighing 3.5Kgs.

She also revealed that her daughter is called Malaika.

 "THE ANGEL OF HEAVEN 🤍@MALAIKA_BAHATI BORN ON 1ST NOVEMBER, 2022 AT 10.52 AM, WEIGHING 3.5KGS.IMELA PAPA."

Bahati used his page to also alert his fans and followers that his family has a new addityion.

"MALAIKA NYAMBURA BAHATI 🤍 BORN NOVEMBER 1ST 2022, GLORY TO JESUS!!! @MALAIKA_BAHATI,"  Bahati sahred

The parents have already opened an Instagram page for their third child.

Diana and Bahati have three children together, Heaven, Majesty and Malaika.

Harmonize's signee Killy breaks silence after being 'freed'

A few weeks ago, Harmonize's management terminated contracts with two of his signees, Killy and Cheed.

The two went to seek justice at BASATA (Baraza La Sanaa La Taifa) which is their national arts council.

Harmonize was then asked to go before the council and solve the issue mid-last month. It seems the drama is over and one of the signees Killy is satisfied and has moved on.

In an Instagram post, Killy said he was starting afresh before deleting photos and videos from his social media pages.

"God is the greatest all the time Walahi, officially free now," he said

Adding "My people, get ready for a new sound, new music, videos, new management, new money, new everything but also don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube Channel, Let's move, it's our time."

After their exit, Harmonize said he was going to shoot a music video for free for the two artistes.

"My brothers, You have all the reasons to be the biggest stars in this country. I trust in you. I know you won't let me down. The management has catered for two videos...Let this be a good start for you. Love brothers, thanks for the beautiful moments..." he announced

Through his record label, the singer had said that their split was amicable.

Diamond’s reaction as Rayvanny joins the billionaires club

WCB President Diamond Platnumz has welcomed his former signee Rayvanny to the Billionaires club.

Rayvanny and Diamond Platnumz
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Vanny Boy used his socials to announce that his status had changed from a millionaire to a billionaire courtesy of a new deal he signed with Mziiki – a South African Company. 

Upon seeing the news, Platnumz joined the conversation, welcoming his former signee to the Billionaires Club.

“Vanny Baaaaaay! Welcome to the Billionaire Club! 🔥👑,” Chinbu Dangote reacted to Rayvanny’s new deal.

Early this week, Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa, real name, signed a distribution deal with Mziiki. 

 “Mama your son is a billionaire Now !! Am so happy to sign my first Big distribution deal in the world with my family @mziiki “Mama mwanao ni bilionea sasa 🙏🙏🙏🙏 thanks God ,big thanks to all my fans for supporting me Get ready for #Chui am coming @Mziiki @ziiki_southside 📣📣📣📣📣,” Vanny Boy.

Rayvanny's WCB Exit

The singer parted ways with the Diamond-owned record label after six years.

Instagram takes action against Nigerian fraudster Hushpuppi

Nigerian internet fraudster, Abbas Ramoni, popularly known as Hushpuppi had his verified Instagram account of over 2M followers taken down ahead of his sentencing on the 7th of November.

Hushpuppi is known for posting photos of his lavish lifestyle on Instagram, for his former 2.3M followers to swoon over.

He is also considered by the FBI to be one of the world's most high-profile fraudsters and faces a prison sentence of up to 20 years in the US after pleading guilty to money laundering.

Court documents filed in California said Hushpuppi's crimes cost victims almost $24m (£17m) in total.

In one scheme, Hushpuppi attempted to steal more than $1.1m from someone who wanted to fund a new children's school in Qatar, the documents said.

Court records reveal that he pleaded guilty to this charge on 20 April, 2021.

Nigerian singer Davido loses his son

igerian superstar Davido's son with his lover Chioma is allegedly dead.

Ifeanyi, who just celebrated his third birthday is said to have drowned in a swimming pool on Monday night.

Ifeanyi was pronounced dead at the Lagoon Hospital in Ikoyi upon arrival.

It was said that young Ifeanyi drowned in the family pool and was underwater for a while before he was discovered and rushed to the hospital.

The couple, Davido and his lover Chioma had traveled to Ibadan for a family gathering and had left Ifeanyi with his minders who can’t explain how he got into the pool unnoticed and eventually drowned.

A week ago, Davido penned a heartwarming message to his son on his third birthday.

He wrote;

"I pray with all my heart that God grants you perfect health and pure happiness for as long as humanly possible. You will grow to be greater than Me, Happy birthday, son."

Oga Obinna gifts himself another expensive car, explains why

The Kiss 100 presenter, Oga Obinna, has gifted himself a brand new Mercedes Benz and he is happy about it. 

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Oga Obinna acquires a a brand new Mercedes Benz explains why
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The comedian-turned-musician went on to explain why he was expanding his parking lot. 

He mentioned that the Mercedes Benz was a token of appreciation to himself for all the hard work he has been putting  

Oga Obinna gifts himself another expensive car, explains why

"My main chilling with my side😂 haters can make you think you are losing while you are winning. Don't let them.

"Just got this small token of appreciation for myself for a few reasons," he said.

He went on to highlight all the key occasions in his life that the car gift will b represented. 

"As My Birthday gift, For Hitting 100k Subs on YouTube, For Being Alive, For Being a hard worker, As a Christmas gift, as my new year gift and finally being in a good mental peaceful state.

"Let's ride.💥💥 Moja ni ya Kuchafua rada na hii ingine ni ya kusafisha😂. . @magariaffordable 💯👌🏿 Asante for importing this baby for me🥰❤️," Obinna mentioned.

Sultana actress 'Dida' reveals she is battling cancer (Details)

Kenyan actress Winnie Bwire has disclosed that she is battling cancer. 

In an update, Dida as she is famously known on Citizen TV's Telenovela Sultana, detailed that she has been battling breast cancer for some time. 

The actress is engaged to her fellow actor Dan Sonko. 

"As we mark the end of the breast cancer awareness month, I'd love to appreciate your love and support through my journey.

"Those in the know walked with me from the very beginning. We’re almost at the end of the lap, and I count myself blessed to have people like you in my life. A big thank you to God- heh, he is the star of my show. Ukweli usemwe,".

She went on to thank her family for standing by her at her lowest moments in life.

"A big thank you to my parents, my in-laws, my cousins, my co-workers, my bosses, my Doctor and nurses, my children, and last but definitely not least, my best friend, my love and caregiver Dan Sonko," she said.

The cancer warrior shared photos of her clean shaved head, wearing a white dress accompanied by cancer awareness hashtags.

 "Without y'all, this journey wouldn’t be as smooth. I am here today because of the love, support, and shield you've surrounded me with from the very start," she continued.

Hawezi nikifikia Kipesa - Khaligraph Jones destroys Eric Omondi again

Award-winning rapper Khaligraph Jones has picked up a fight again with comedian Eric Omondi lecturing him on matters Kenyan music. 

In a video that has since gone viral Papa Jones compared the comedian to young digital content creators who have come up and are doing incredibly well in the industry.

message to Kaligraph Jones
Eric Omondi message to Kaligraph Jones
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"Eric Omondi is the king of comedy but he has already been overthrown by people like Terrence Creative, Crazy Kennar alishaapitwa na hadi kina Cartoon Comedian," started the "Tuma Kitu" hitmaker.

 He went on to add that Eric at the moment was all talk and nothing to show for it.

"Eric Omondi is not someone who is in a position to say anything about this industry. 

You see back when I was a bouncer when I was hustling in town and couldn't even afford fare Eric was already a superstar," Papa Jones candidly said.

He makes a valid point because Eric Omondi has been an entertainer ever since I was a kid and I thought by now he'd have specials like Trevor Noah or Dave Chapelle you know...

The father of two finished off by adding, "Sahii Eric ata hawezi simama karibu na mimi, we are not the same."

Earlier on Eric had posted a photo of himself in a plane while on his way to Nairobi from Uganda and captioned it, "Naskia @khaligraph Jones anaongea huko chini mwambieni apande huku juu ndio tushindane kwa fairground juu siwezi mskia nikiwa huku juu."

Marya Prude on why she regrets getting married at 23

Willis Raburu's ex-wife Marya Prude is regretting getting married at the age of 23 years.

In a recent post, Marya said she could be so far right now, had she not gotten married at 23 to Willis Raburu.

According to Marya,28, marriage is not an achievement in life, just that it is overrated.

"I woke up this morning with so much to do in my mind and I just remembered I got married at 23, yes yes! 23 l don't know what I was thinking!"

Marya added that she wasted time serving society and other human expectations of her being a wife.

"I would be so far right now if I wasn't busy serving society and other humans. Their expectations of me as a married woman coz I would be doing most of what I'm doing right now to catch up." 

Willis and Marya got married in May 2017 in an exclusive event and broke up in 2020.

The TV personality in a past interview said that at the time of the wedding he and his now ex-wife had not known each other well.

Raburu and Marya's marriage crumbled after they lost their daughter in December 2019.

The couple secretly separated in 2020 under unclear circumstances, before officially being divorced and going their separate ways the same year.

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