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Quincy Jones, musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many others, has died at the age of 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and […]
Media personality and DJ Simon Koikai, known as DJ Bash, has written an emotional letter to his younger self while reflecting on the challenges he has faced in life. In his letter, Bash acknowledges that he lost his way at some point and no longer recognises the person he has become. He expresses admiration […]
Liam Payne, a former member of the globally popular One Direction pop group, has passed away at the age of 31. Police in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires stated that Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the trendy Palermo neighborhood on Wednesday. He sustained “extremely serious injuries” and […]
A legend has passed away. Former Harambee Stars captain Austin Oduor, famously known as “Makamu,” has passed away. Oduor, a key figure in Kenyan football history, led Gor Mahia to victory in the 1987 African Cup Winners’ Cup (Mandela Cup), marking one of the greatest achievements in the club’s history. Sports journalist Carol Radull shared […]
Veteran vernacular broadcaster Kihara Wa Gathua, popularly known as “Mzee wa Kazi,” passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Kenyatta University Referral Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Kihara was a celebrated media personality known for his deep baritone voice and captivating storytelling. His broadcasting career spanned several decades, starting at the […]
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at the age of 58 due to brain cancer. The eight-time NBA All-Star retired in 2009 after playing 18 seasons in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets. Mutombo began treatment for a brain […]
Voice actor Peter Renaday, best known for his role in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV series, has died aged 89. He was the voice of Master Splinter in the original popular animated show broadcast in the 1980s and 1990s. Friend and co-star Townsend Coleman, who voiced Michelangelo in the series, announced Renaday’s death […]
Famous Sultana actress Winnie Ndubi Bwire has passed on. The news of her death was announced by a family member on Thursday morning. The actress succumbed as she underwent cancer treatment in Turkey. “It is with a heavy heart and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce Winfred Bwire Ndubi lost her battle to […]
Anyone who underwent the 8-4-4 education system in Kenya might be familiar with the name JESMA, a brand synonymous with examinations, founded by the late Jesse Waweru. Waweru, a respected primary school educator, passed away at the age of 72 after bravely battling pancreatic cancer. He was laid to rest on Tuesday, August 27. He […]
Connie Chiume, a veteran South African actor who appeared in the Marvel film Black Panther, has passed away at the age of 72, as announced by her family. The multi-award-winning actress starred in several South African TV shows, including Rhythm City, Zone 14, and most recently, Gomora. Chiume, who was originally trained as a teacher, […]