Times Makena Njeri looked dapper than your man (photos)

Is there a more well put together media personality than Makena Njeri? We are going to take a sneak peak into her closet to get a hint of how your boyfriend should be dressing inorder to impress.

Before then, let us also familiarise ourselves with just who Makena Njeri is. She is Kenya’s first openly queer media personality and she recently revealed that she is gay and though to some this might not be news, she finally made it clear. In her recent TEDx talk, the journalist revealed that it took her a long time to accept herself.

She added:

I remember for the first time in my life after very many years, I looked at the mirror and said to myself ‘I am gay, I am unique and this is my truth. I remember that cold morning of July 2019 when I woke up and looked at my phone. I had over 1,000 messages and over 500 missed calls. My blood went cold. I knew something was wrong,”

Makena said her family knew about her orientation, and most of them fled from her because they feared they would be judged for hanging out with her. She further said that due to her sexual orientation, she battled depression due to her fear of being judged by society.

She said that growing, she used to take up roles preserved for men and would often receive backlash and criticism from those around her. Numerous times, Makena has been rumoured to be dating the founder of Marini Naturals, Mitchelle Ntalami. The two have stood their ground and said they are just friends.

That, however, isn’t the matter at hand. We are here to stare in awe and amazement at Makena’s great fashion sense. And indeed, she is always dressed to the nines regardless of the occasion.

Here are five photos of Makena looking sharp!

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She clearly loves blazers and takes advantage of their wide selection of styles. On occasions that are clearly more upscale, she rocks a double-breasted blazer but for casual occasions, she even rocks a dinner jacket. And she clearly loves colours as her signature style is colour blocking. Her shoe game too is primed and she switches between the wet look and more standard Derby and Oxford shoes. Enyewe hapa luku ni moto!

 

Celebs who’ve openly expressed crushes on fellow celebs

Having a crush on someone is both beautiful and nerve-wracking. You’re not sure if the other person likes you and if you should approach them. And let’s not forget the heartbreaking moment when you finally gather enough strength and approach them, but they end up shutting you down! Ouch!

Well, history can confirm that even some of your biggest and most adored celebrities aren’t immune to having huge crushes. After all, they’re still human, right? Here is a list of celebrities who’ve admitted to having a crush on their fellow celebrities and how that turned out.

Were they turned down or did they live happily ever after? We’ve got all the details!

Maina Kageni and Sanaipei Tande

There was a time Maina had completely fallen for Sanaipei to the extent where he even offered to pay her to have his baby. In 2008, the classic 105 presenter gave Sanaipei an offer of paying her half a million shillings every month if she stopped working and had his child. However, the musician turned down the offer.

The two then met again in the studio in 2021 and this time Maina confessed that he had had a huge crush on Sanaipei. When Maina brought up the offer again, Sanaipei told him that while it was a good offer, she was the working type and would have been bored to death just sitting at home doing nothing.

Edgar Obare and Joanna Kinuthia

These two bloggers have some of the wildest on-social media chemistry and their fans have been closely following it. Edgar has had a crush on Joanna for a long time and many of his followers have had their suspicions.

He even admitted it once on his Instagram stories. When a fan disclosed to him that Joanna was dating, he was clearly heartbroken.

The two have been known to repost each other’s work on their Instagram stories, clearly supporting each other. And believe it or not, when Edgar’s students were able to uncover who Joanna was dating, Edgar did not expose her and chose to protect her! That is so unlike Edgar!

Masterpiece and Huddah Monroe

Gospel musician, Masterpiece is not shy when it comes to expressing his love for what he wants and in this case, the woman he was head over heels for. In an interview, the singer expressed that he had a crush on the socialite stating that Huddah represented what every man wants in a woman.

He maintained that he liked her and would love to take her to church to seek salvation.

Many of his fans were actually amused and some were of the opinion that the two didn’t match as a couple. Huddah later responded to the confession saying that he only saw the singer as a boy and not a man. Ouch! If we were Masterpiece we would never show our face in the public again.

Maina Kageni and Kamene Goro

We’re not sure what’s going on between these two but lately, there has been some serious flirting going on between them.

In 2020, the two were caught showing each other love publicly on Kamene’s Instagram feed. The exchange caused quite the stir online with many speculating that they were dating because, at the time, they were both single.

Then again, on Maina’s birthday this year, the two were pictured with Kamene kissing Maina and raising eyebrows especially because Kamene had just gone public that she and Joe Muchiiri were dating.

And then to add salt to injury, yesterday, Maina posted Kamene on his Instagram feed and captioned it WCW. Okay, these two should just open up and start dating because there’s clearly some sexual tension between them!

Famous Kenyans because of their bodies

Celebrities gain popularity and fame for different reasons. It could be because of their music, their acting or simply because of something spectacular they have done.

However, there are celebrities in Kenya and even across the world who have become famous simply because of their bodies.

Take for instance Kim Kadarshian who is known for her huge butt! Well, in Kenya, it’s no different because there are celebrities who are famous just because of their bodies! Here is a list of these celebrities:

Vera Sidika

Queen Vee was among the first Kenyan celebrities to be known for their huge behind. Before becoming a socialite, Vera had been a plus-size model since she was 17 but her big break came in 2012 when she featured as a video vixen in P-Unit’s song “You Guy”.

At the time, Vera was still a student at Kenyatta University pursuing art and design. After that, she was featured in Prezzo’s music video, “My Gal” and further making her one of the most famous video vixens.

Amber Ray

This socialite is yet another one who’s known for her big butt and tiny waist. This Kamba bae has left many men salivating for her while women envy her for her killer body.

Amber Ray gained popularity when Bouart, a renowned Kenyan photographer posted her pictures on his page where she was scantily dressed. It is then that she gained a massive following.

Amber is known for her lavish lifestyle which she shares on her Instagram with her followers. She currently has over 2 Million followers on Instagram!

Huddah Monroe

Even though Huddah started off as a video vixen and model, her big break came when nude photos were leaked online.

People, both men and women marvelled at her tiny waist and round hips and butt. She went on to be one of the most popular socialites in Kenya and even starred in Big Brother Africa in South Africa.

She is an entrepreneur and owns a beauty line, Huddah Cosmetics.

Corazon Kwamboka

Born in 1993, Corazon Kwamboka became popular when she would post photos of her curves and huge butt on social media. She became really famous when she shot pictures of her nude self and posted them to her social media accounts.

And with Kenyans being Kenyans, many took those pictures and set the internet ablaze. It was then that socialite Corazon Kwamboka was created. She has been known to date white men but eventually settled down with fitness coach, Frankie Just GymIt and have a son together.

Risper Faith

The socialite and actor also grew famous for having a bootylicious body making her one of the most sought after socialites in East Africa. She was also featured in Nairobi diaries where her fame even grew bigger.

Risper is, however, now happily married and has a son. She recently lit the internet when she underwent cosmetic surgery to help restore her body to how it looked before she got pregnant.

Celebs who are second wives

All is conquered by love. At least, that’s how it appears to the majority of people. The second wife position isn’t a problem for many ladies out here, as long as they’re married, of course. Being a second wife is considered the worst sin by some. Here are five stunning women you probably didn’t realize were second wives.

Women Rep. Esther Passaris

Esther Passaris, the Nairobi County woman representative, is one of the most attractive politicians we’ve ever had! Passaris disclosed that she is a second wife in an old interview. Many Kenyans were taken aback since they had not expected it and were brought aback when she said it on national television.

Amber Ray

Faith Makau, AKA Amber Ray, has been a second wife to more than one Kenyan man. He was the second wife to Zaheer Jhanda. Recently, he was the second wife of Jimal Marlow, AKA Jimal Rohosafi. She is the self-proclaimed head of the second wives club. Amira is the name of Jimal’s first wife and now her archnemesis. Amberay’s announcement that she is married to Jimal sparked a lot of controversy.

Amira says she found out about Amber Ray on social media in an interview with radio queen Massawe Japanni. She had no idea that her husband had taken up with another woman. Something she considered repulsive and inconsiderate. She stated:

“Ukiwa unaoa mke wa pili unafaa umjulishe mke wako wa kwanza, so kama kitu haujaambiwa ati anaenda kuoa ama nini, kwangu mimi siwezi nikaichukulia sawa. Sio sawa kwangu na haitawahi kuwa sawa. Dini inaruhusu lakini mimi sikujulishwa”

Loosely translating to “ When you marry a second wife, it is kind to inform your first, so I did not take it kindly when it happened without my knowledge, It’s not right to me and will never be. My religion allows polygamy but I should have been informed first”

Suzanna Owiyo

Suzzana Owiyo has managed to keep her personal life out of the spotlight – Well – until now. She is a well-known performer and songwriter. Suzanna has been married as a second wife for over 17 years.

Emmy Kosgei

Emmy Kosgei is an award winning gospel singer who is married to Anselm Madubuko, a Nigerian preacher. In 2013, Anselm married Emmy after losing his wife to a heart attack. In comparison to Emmy, Anselm is significantly older.

After that, the singer explained why she married a Nigerian man nearly twice her age. She claimed that younger men had failed her in previous relationships, which is why she chose to marry an older man. The Nigerian is a pastor.

Yvonne Okwara

Yvonne Okwara previously revealed that she had to change her wedding venue several times because she was afraid that her husband’s first wife would storm the venue and ruin the event. She is currently married to Andrew Matole, with whom she is very happy.

Celebs who became parents at a young age

In the past, women could have kids as early as thirteen years. Girls were being married to men at only fifteen years. Once the white man invaded our land, everything changed. In the westernized world, it is not okay to have kids at a very tender age.

Nowadays, people focus on their careers, date for years, and by the time they are settling down, they are almost twenty-eight years of age.

Giving birth before you are old enough has become such a controversial topic because, in your early twenties, this is the time when you are building your future, you couldn’t have both. Here are a few celebrities who got pregnant and became parents at a very tender age.

Victoria Rubadiri

Citizen News anchor Victoria Rubadiri got pregnant when she was eighteen years. The news anchor said she was still in school when she got pregnant and tried to juggle between school and taking care of her baby girl.

Kate Actress

Catherine Kamau AKA Kate Actress got pregnant at just nineteen years. Today, she advocates for girls not to get pregnant at a young age. She says raising a child, especially when you are young, is not an easy job.

In an interview on youtube with Mc Jessy, Kate revealed that she got depressed after her baby daddy ran away making her take all the responsibilities for her baby, lucky for her, her parents were supportive.

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Aisha Wanjiku

Aisha Wanjiku is a show host who got her firstborn son at 19 years.

Bahati

Just when he was hitting his twenties, Bahati had a baby, Mueni, with his baby mama Yvette Obura. He also has two more kids, Heaven and Majesty with Youtuber Diana Marua. Bahati also has an adopted son, Morgan whom he treats as his own.

Akothee

At just 14 years, Akothee already had her first daughter. Today, she is a mother of three girls with her first husband and two boys with her current mzungu husband.

Things did not work out between her and the first husband so she moved on with her mzungu bae. Today she is among the richest celebrities in East Africa.

Vanessa Kiuna

Vanessa Kiuna is Rev Allan and Kathy Kiuna’s daughter. Vanessa got married to her mzungu boyfriend at 18 years old and at 19 years, she got her firstborn. In 2017 she welcomed another baby once again and the grandparents could not hide their happiness and took it to social media to announce the additional family member.

Celebrities whose body transformation left us in awe

Not every celebrity was as skinny or chunky as they look right now. Surprisingly, most Kenyan celebrities started off as being overweight while some were skinny.

But as days go by, some decide to cut off some weight while some try to gain a few kilos-you know-in the right places.

A while back, there was a certain challenge in which where people were posting their throwback pics with the caption, ‘I wish I met you earlier’ and honestly, these pics should be put back, ASAP! Celebrities look so different! Below are a few celebrities with the most amazing body transformation that we love to see.

Tanasha Donna

Of course, mama Naseeb had to top this list. I mean, have you seen Tanasha’s latest pics? Clearly, baby girl is really working hard to achieve that perfect body! Tanasha is one celebrity who goes for anything that she wants. She revealed that she doesn’t give up unless she achieves her goals and truth be told- She is not stopping.

Lately, she has been serving body goals that have left both men and women drooling. Have you seen her tummy? You wouldn’t believe she is a mother. Goals!

Risper Faith

City socialite Risper Faith once said that after delivering her son she did not like her body. She underwent liposuction surgery to remove excess fat from her body and that is how she bid all her weight struggle goodbye.

Not all netizens agreed with her decision to undergo cosmetic surgery but honestly, we are happy for her. We should only care about how we feel about ourselves- Not other people’s opinions.

If Risper Faith felt like she wanted to shed off some weight, let her be. In case you didn’t know, her hubby sponsored the procedure.

Kalekye Mumo

Former radio queen Kalekye Mumo lost 40 kgs in less than one year. Talk about determination, resilience, and hard work. Today she stops time every time she steps into a room.

We are not saying that she didn’t look great before, all we are doing is celebrating her weight loss journey. If she is happy about it, then Kelebrity is happy about it.

Willis Raburu

In May 2021, the media personality had already lost more than 10 kgs in just a few months after he started his weight loss journey. On an Instagram post, he revealed that consistency is such a hard thing, however, he didn’t lose hope. He went from 153 kgs to 137 kgs.

He received a lot of congratulatory comments from his friends and colleagues.

Annerlisa Muigai

Annerlisa had a dramatic weight loss journey. Looking at her social media and all I can say is Whew! Even with a banging body, that hasn’t stopped her from going to the gym.

There is a lot of pressure to lose weight and to have a certain body type. Also, a lot of people go to the gym, only to take selfies and post on social media. Remember you are only fooling yourself.

All I can say is, do what makes you happy- Eat that burger if you have to, after all, si mlisema mbinguni tunapewa mwili mpya?

Celebs who go around town flaunting cash

Pictures of opulent mansions, videos that show these celebrities as they purchase the most expensive fast cars known to man, and even flaunting their skin off of beauty products worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for the gram, are just some of the indicators that some Kenyan Celebrities are living lavish, some celebrities are far from embarrassed when it comes to showing off their wealth and what it can do for them!

For whichever reason, most celebrities prefer to portray themselves as relatable, humble, fun-loving people -unless they don’t.

True, some celebs do want to live life on the politically correct lane, but others want the exact opposite. If they just bought a fancy Rolls Royce for the fun of showing it off on social media and literally never drive it anywhere at all, they will do just that!

Sometimes it’s not even about the extravagant things they buy, sometimes it is for the sass, the bragging rights, the ability to say “I can and you cant”! No, we won’t judge if you feel a little bit jealous…

Huddah Monroe

Huddah left Kenya for Dubai years back and since then it has been as many would term it, pure flames on her Instagram feed.

If there is nothing else she will do, you can always count on Huddah to have the most exclusive and expensive toys to play with. From Ferraris to designer items on her fashion posts (many of which go for hundreds of thousands of thinnings…each) to her extremely curvaceous but slim body clad in skimpy bikinis sipping champagne on million-dollar Yachts Huddah is living her best like and you better act as if you know it!

Granted, For a while she has been rumoured to be involved in a case to do with money laundering (to the tune of 1.5 billion shillings) that her Ex-Boyfriend Apocalypse Bella was charged in, but she has her cosmetics line Huddahcosmetics that has been doing rather well.

Vera Sidika

Vera has most definitely cemented herself as the queen of “EXTRA” when it comes to spending that Mulla!

Of late, however, it seems like she is happier than ever to show you just how wealthy she really is, in case her haters were not mad enough.

She had been that girl with the uber interesting Instagram with the classic first-class aeroplane seats, Range Rovers for show, and a number of businesses and properties to boot.

With her newly born child vera. most certainly has made it known that she will literally give her child everything she needs to be an adorable little princess.

Akothee

Akothee is a Luo woman through and through and she is extremely proud of it!

Ranked the richest woman in entertainment, Akothee has worked more than hard to get where she is now and she is reaping the benefits of her newfound confidence and is not afraid to make sure you know that.

Read also: Akothee’s lavish way of dealing with sadness

After making a splash on Instagram a few years back, Akothee must have decided that she was going to make the people who were jealous of her even more jealous because of her lavish properties and possessions.

From her unbelievably large mansion in Kisumu to chartering private Jets for herself and her new man Nelly Oaks, she’s determined to make haters jealous of her rich love life too!

Remember when she bought a car and organised a party worth millions for her daughter Rue’s 16th birthday party? Talk about lanes.

These girls just *love* to show off… it wouldn’t be unusual if you felt kind of salty reading that, but if it happened to them it can happen to you too!

Short-haired female celebs in Kenya

You know it, I know it –Kenya is full of beauties.

And what’s most incredible about this is that they come in all shapes, sizes, even tribes.

This applies even better when it comes to pop culture. Our celebrities are as diverse as they come –and they are all stunning. Some of them, however, choose to keep shorter hair and embrace some of their other hot qualities!

Here are some of the most beautiful celebrities with short hair. Pro tip –they’re drop-dead gorgeous!

Corazon Kwamboka

Corazon Kwamboka took over the internet years back and she hasn’t let go of it just yet! The bootylicious beauty keeps her hair short, and her looks nice and natural.

She is well known for her big behind but more than that she experiments on her shorter hair, and from the looks of it, her fiancé Frankie Just Gym It loves it all the same.

Corazon has said that she prefers to keep her hair short just because she doesn’t like hair all over her face and we get it too. She just became a new mom and is expecting a second child soon, so it’s even more obvious why she’s probably about to chop it all off again!

Fun fact: there’s s stereotype that goes with Box cuts and women that have ample figures and it sorta fits, no? Either way, she’s gorgeous and killing it!

Akothee

Akothee keeps her hair short and has been known to always be that way.

This doesn’t mean that a woman with shorter hair cannot experiment with wigs and other beautiful hairstyles. An example is when Akothee had the celebrations to the first anniversary of her charity organization, “The Akothee Foundation”, at Kempinski and she graced the event rocking a gorgeous wig unit that was totally different from her normal style and she looked incredible!

The only other kind of wig she wears regularly is the afro wig that she wears quite often. Otherwise, the mom of six frequently shows off her short dresses and is not afraid to show out!

Makena Njeri

Just because she’s lesbian does not mean she is not absolutely beautiful!

Makena Njeri has always kept shorter hair, but her beautiful smile and flawless skin complement her look perfectly!

Makena takes many photos of herself and oddly enough, she has never done any creative styles on her glorious hair. She keeps it short, neat and classy 24/7 and it looks great on her.

Even so, give us some cute cuts, Makena, were curious to see!

Terry Anne Chebet

Ever since she left the newsroom, Terryanne has been rocking her natural shorter hair left and right!

She seems to be stuck between keeping slightly longer short and cutting it to half an inch short but always tries to get creative with her crown.

Of late she has been going ham with the wigs (side note: have you noticed a kind of wig-mania on Nairobi lately?), spending heavy coins on them but it has been paying off because she looks just as adorable!

Terry is proud of her shorter locks and we couldn’t help but be jealous of her amazing confidence!

Wanna big chop? These ladies will show you how it’s done

Kenyan celebrities when they were young {photos}

There is no doubt that you have once before wondered how celebrities looked like when they were young. Sometimes people forget that celebrities are human beings who had a childhood just like anyone else. Forget all the red carpet and glamour, here are some throwback baby pics.

Would you have been able to spot them?

Julie Gichuru

Young Julie Gichuru

Julie Gichuru is a media personality and an advocate for change.

She owns a production house, Arimus Media Limited, which focuses on production matters, digital content, and training. She has won several awards.

Crème dela crème

Young Crème dela crème

George Njuguna aka, DJ Crème de la Crème is the most celebrated DJ in East Africa. He hasn’t even changed much!

Esther Passaris

Young Esther Passaris

Esther Passaris is a Kenyan politician and the current Women Representative for Nairobi County. She’s been actively involved in Kenyan politics and social issues for many years. Passaris has been vocal on various women’s rights issues, advocating for gender equality, women’s empowerment, and social justice.

Before joining politics, she had a successful career in business and marketing. Passaris has used her platform to address societal challenges, including advocating for better healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for women and marginalized communities in Nairobi.

She’s known for her initiatives aimed at empowering women and youth, and she continues to be a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, working towards creating positive change within the society.

Nadia Mukami

Young Nadia Mukami

She is among the most celebrated female Kenyan musicians. She is a singer, songwriter, and performer known for her presence in the East African music scene. She gained prominence with her hit songs like “Si Rahisi,” “Radio Love,” and “Maombi.” Nadia has a unique style that blends various musical genres, including pop, R&B, and Afro-pop.

Her music often resonates with audiences due to its catchy beats and relatable lyrics that touch on themes such as love, relationships, and everyday experiences. Nadia Mukami has collaborated with several artists within Kenya and across borders, expanding her reach and influence in the music industry. Her talent and vibrant performances have earned her a considerable fan base in East Africa.

Dr. Kingori

Young Dr Kingori

Dr. King’ori, whose full name is Felix Odiwour, is a popular Kenyan comedian, MC (Master of Ceremonies), radio presenter, and show host. He gained widespread recognition for his comedy, which often incorporates social commentary and humor that resonates with Kenyan audiences.

He’s known for his role as the host of the popular comedy show “The Wicked Edition.” Through this show, he addresses various social and political issues in a satirical and comedic manner, often inviting guests to discuss and dissect these topics.

In addition to his television work, Dr. King’ori has also been involved in radio presenting, using his wit and humor to engage audiences. His versatility as both a comedian and a presenter has contributed to his popularity in the Kenyan entertainment industry.

Brenda Wairimu

Young Brenda Wairimu

Brenda Wairimu is a Kenyan actress and model known for her work in the Kenyan entertainment industry. She’s gained recognition for her roles in various television shows and movies. Brenda has showcased her talent in both drama and comedy, earning praise for her performances. Apart from her acting career, she’s also been involved in modeling and has been featured in various campaigns and fashion shows. She’s a respected figure in the Kenyan entertainment scene and has a significant following due to her talent and contributions to the industry.

Babu Owino

Young Babu Owino

Babu Owino, whose real name is Paul Ongili, is a prominent Kenyan politician and member of the National Assembly for Embakasi East constituency in Nairobi. He rose to national prominence through his activism during his time as a student leader at the University of Nairobi, where he served as the chairman of the Students Organization of Nairobi University (SONU).

He’s been a controversial figure, known for his outspoken nature and involvement in various political issues. He’s advocated for student rights and has been active in Kenyan politics, aligning himself with different political parties throughout his career.

Babu Owino has also been in the spotlight for legal issues, including facing charges related to incidents of violence. However, he remains a significant and influential figure within Kenyan politics, often vocal on various social and political matters affecting the country.

Celeb couples who’ve stood the test of time

Celebrities have to live a life of excess and luxury, but that life comes with an effort to meet certain beauty standards. Many think this rule doesn’t necessarily apply to men but it, in fact, does. In this case, what do they do? find themselves a real beauty to distract the masses of course!

Here, we’ve made a short list of the most mismatched celebrities enjoying the limelight and having blissful romances while at it!

Philip Karanja and Kate actress

Kate and Philip have had close to five years of marriage as of now and they appear to be even more blissful than before! while they don’t have drama and don’t center their social media account on their marriage, it’s evident that they still love each other and have a blessed union!

Even so, though, it’s obvious who lucked out in the relationship when it comes to physical attractiveness, with Phil standing next to his stunning queen!

Mr Seed and Nimo

The two have also been in the midst of controversy when Mr seed was accused of cheating on Nimo and even siring a child with another woman.

In spite of all this, it seems that their union will prevail after all! the two have been together for years and so has their engagement.

While there is no news of their engagement going anywhere, Mr seed may be quick to bag his beauty queen girlfriend this time before she gets snatched!

Bahati And Diana Marua

The two have made the Christian gospel tabloids ever since they met at the beginning of it all. throughout Bahatis’ growth, Diana had been stuck with him in thick and thin and she herself has benefitted from it.

Bahati bagged himself a ten for the win and while he doesn’t match her in terms of looks, his high status more than makes up for it.

Milly and Kabi Wajesus

Kabi and Milly Wajesus have been in many Kenyans negative limelight ever since he confirmed that he was indeed the father to his coins child.

Before the flack, they were almost the cutest couple in the block, and their relationship emulated that of a loving Christian couple who upheld their relationship.

Even then, it was obvious to see that Milly took the trophy it came to stunning looks and bring a beautiful smile, which Kabi never seemed to mind!

Nameless and Wahu

Nameless and Wahu are a well-known celebrity couple in Kenya. They are both successful musicians in their own right and have been married for many years. Their relationship has been an inspiration to many people, as they’ve been vocal about their love and support for each other through various challenges. They’ve often shared aspects of their relationship, including raising their children and navigating the entertainment industry together, which has endeared them to their fans. They seem to have a strong bond and have been seen as a power couple in the Kenyan entertainment scene.

Celebs who’ve been fat-shamed

To some, there is no such thing as fat-shaming in Kenya, to others, being heavier is even celebrated, to a smaller majority, however, fat-shaming is a very impactful part of their experience.

But to a celebrity, being ‘fat’ is not ‘it’ and never will be. Being a mom is just a competition between yourself and your haters to see whether you’ll lose weight fast enough and if that weight does not come with curves? forget about having a fanbase.

Here, we’ve organized a small list of celebrities who were healthy fat-shamed.

Avril

Avril often talked about her experience as a new mom. immediately after she gave birth to her son, Avril did not lose the weight ‘fast enough’, in fact, she gained a whole lot of weight.

She has been bullied for her new frame and had even gone to the extent of losing a bunch of it due to the bullying but got it all back when she remembered who she was!

Yummy Mummy

The yummy mummy has been the point of hilarity for many, especially when it came to Edgar Obare and his battalion.

Yummy mummy just recently released pictures showing the drastic weight loss that she had undergone over the past few months.

She had lost over 30kgs which she regained after she gave birth to her second baby Tana, firing the trolls up for a feast.

Lynda Nyangweso

Lynda Nyangweso was the bubbly radio presenter that everybody knew and loved.

Her experience with cyberbullying however began when she posted a photo of herself, her child, and her husband while on the beach.

Well, her photo went viral and she even reported that she experienced such heavy cyberbullying that it extended to her husband’s private messages.

Lynda revealed that she had struggled with her weight since she was young and was often bullied and fat-shamed so hard that she contemplated suicide multiple times.

She, however, got over it and gained the confidence to be herself again and love herself no matter what her haters said! Go, girl!

DK Kwenye Beat

DK Kwenye Beat first started getting shamed for gaining weight when he went on an interview on TV and his massive weight gain began trending on Twitter.

He was heavily criticized by his fanbase, he had reported even wanting to quit social media due to the fat-shaming, but later decided to go on a healthy weight loss journey and he looks good!

Kenyan celebs who own fashion brands worth millions

From Rihanna to Kim Kardashian, having your own fashion line has become one of the biggest trademarks of becoming a bona fide celebrity in the industry.

When it comes to making it here, having a fashion line makes you not only invincible when it comes to spreading your popularity across the lands, it’s almost become one of the few ways to make it to mega wealth as an artist or whichever other kind of celebrity you are.

Here, we’ve curated a list of the celebrities who managed to not only open and manage their own fashion lines, they have mastered the art of profiting off of beautiful patterns on T-shirts and hoodies and cosmetics, paving the way to millions and millions.

Betty Kyallo

Betty Kyallo has been one of the biggest stars on TV ever since she opened her store Flair By Betty.

Since then, she has been well on her way to hundreds of millions after opening her second salon store, Aftershave By Betty.

However, she may have unlocked an ever n more exclusive door to the money throne when she opened Betty Kyallo’s closet, a clothing line personal to herself and seems to function to help only the women who are classy and take their looks seriously!

Avril

Avril has been known to be a woman who chases the coin with a determination unlike many out there. Ever since she gave birth to her daughter, Avril has been actively participating in endorsement deals and is often seen taking part in everything that she believes will bring a coin for her and her son.

She is said to be co-owner at Home 254, a clothing brand that deals with the imprinting of clothes with the logo that has gained such fame that almost every celebrity is seen with it these days, how smart!

DJ Creme de la Creme

DJ Creme de la creme has been one of the few DJs to make it to retirement and earn a large sum while at it.

The DJ launched his Esko line late in 2019. now a year old, he has even made announcements stating that he is ready to retire his gig as a DJ in order to focus on his clothing line, portraying his success in the venture.

Huddah

Huddah has been the lady that everybody had their eyes on ever since she got into the entertainment industry.

From scandals with large names the likes of Prezzo and beefs with other big celebrities like Vera Sidika, Huddah was determined to stay on people’s lips for as long as she could.

well, she definitely managed to do that. Huddah opened a lip cosmetics store that keeps her on top. Now a woman who spends her days traveling and enjoying, her business has clearly been successful.

Kenyan celebrity kids already earning money

Some celeb kids are already minting bags of money and we can only sit on the sidelines cheering them or perhaps allowing the envy in our hearts to stew.

But We aren’t like that are we? We love watching everyone win because positive vibes are what we are all about.

It is actually a very smart evolution of showbiz business that their celebrity parents have realised that they could potentially pay for their own education and living standards with a little mentorship and help with posting on their IG accounts -let’s face it, a day old infant is not doing no posting on the app to endorse the products they have been contracted to.

So who are some of Kenya’s most successful celeb kids who are now in the ranks of rich kids? Let’s dive right in and have a look.

Ladasha Belle Wambo

Size 8 and Dj Mo’s daughter, Ladashabelle was the first infant to get a deal just days after she was born. Both she and her mother were signed onboard to market a diaper brand known as Softcare. And even before she was born, a hospital had reached out to Size 8 and offered to handle the pre and antenatal care.

Notice the headphones… It’s a masterful and subtle way to push that brand which is owned by Kenyan based producer, J. Blessingz.

Tugi Njugush

Mummy and daddy (Celestine Ndinda and Njugush) have started their own clothing line called BeKnit and who did they sign as their first influencer for the brand? Their very own son, Tugi. He is busy helping mummy and daddy secure the familial bag and loving every moment of working with them.

On top of that, he is part of the family package for Bountiful Safaris. Talk about your parents putting you in pole position to win at life.

Gweth Ombima

King Kaka and Nana Owiti’s daughter already has a contract to endorse Marini Naturals, a local hair and beauty cosmetic product that is the creation of Michelle Ntalami. She has been tasked with looking fabulous and showing off her flowing locks.

Heaven Bahati

She has to be the most hardworking child celebrity given how many endorsement deals she is engaged in. When she’s not popularising a clothing store then she is pushing health care plans courtesy of a city hospital:

She’s even pushing foodstuff along with her parents. And the list goes on. I tell you Heaven Bahati is one of the most hardworking toto celebs.

Yaani while I was busy playing with mud, these toddlers are earning enough money to even buy themselves state of the art phones. And to think that I, a fully mature adult, have to use a tululu because my phone was jacked while the matatu I was in snaked its way past Globe Cinema Roundabout.

In my next life my mother and father had better be celebs.

Kenyan celebrities with over a million Instagram followers

Being famous is all about the number of followers you can pull to your corner. That is the reason why many people would do all manners of thing to gain clout.

As rapper Cardi B put it, “anything for clout”. Most Kenyan celebrities have applied the principles to pull a huge following. Some have done it through their talents while others through controversies.

Devoid of how they became famous, below are some of the celebrities who have garnered a million and over followers on Instagram.

Eric Omondi (3.7 million)

Eric Omondi

It is no surprise comedian Eric Omondi has accrued over three million followers on Instagram only. Eric Omondi is not only famous in Kenya but Africa as a whole. He is even known as the president of comedy Africa.

The funnyman has also gained some following through his controversial show, Wife Material that features contesters across the East African region.

Betty Kyallo (2.9 million)

Betty Kyallo spa and salon
Betty Kyallo spa and salon

The TV queen comes second on our list thanks to her famous TV shows. Betty also has several online shows that have also helped her garner some good following.

Apart from her personal official Instagram account, she also has several Instagram accounts associated with her businesses and daughter.

Akothee (3 million)

Madam boss made it through the million mark due to her controversies and music career.

The mother of five gained popularity after doing several hit songs with international collabos with other international music artists such as Diamond Platnumz and Mr. Flavour.

Other than her music career, Akothee is known for her tough-talking personality. She can pick a fight with anybody anytime who crosses her line.

Akothee has also gained popularity through her charity works.

Jalas (2.5 million)

Jalango

Jalang’o is one of the most popular radio personalities in the country today thanks to his radio shows blended with comedy. He has also featured in several TV shows as well as adverts that have made him known among Kenyans.

Churchill (2.3 million)

Churchill

Churchill has become a household name among Kenyans thanks to his comedy show, Churchill Show.

Vera Sidika (2.1 million)

Vera Sidika came into the limelight after featuring as a vixen in rapper Prezzo’s song, My Gal.

She is also known for her curvy body and expensive lifestyle. Vera has also dated music stars as well as linked with some international stars that have also helped pull the crown behind her.

MC Jessy (1.8 million)

MC Jessy

The Churchill Raw host is also one of the most popular MCs in the country courtesy of his funny jokes and YouTube channel, MC Jessy Junction.

MCA Tricky (1.6 million)

MCA Tricky

MCA Tricky gained popularity among Kenyans after stepping into Churchill Show with his unique style of comedy. MCA Tricky used his comedy to depict the kind of life the street children endure in the country.

Larry Madowo (1.2 million)

Larry Madowo

Larry Madowo is one of the most popular Kenyan journalists in the world. Before dawning the international media stations, Larry gained popularity in Kenya because of his tough interview questions as well as his show, The Trend that was aired on NTV.

Celebrity couples who make us believe in love

We love to see our fave celebrity couples as they show us their lives on social media, however being a celebrity is not the easiest thing at all. They are in the public with so many who look up to them and wish to emulate their lives.

Keeping a private life for these celebrities is not an easy thing to do. They have people watching their every move and you always have those that are ready to criticize their every move.

Let’s a take a look at some of Kenya’s celebrity couples who know how to define couple goals.

1. Nameless and Wahu

Nameless is married to fellow singer Wahu.

Wahu Kagwi and Nameless got married in 2004. They have been blessed with two girls, Tumiso Mathenge born in 2006 and Nyakio Mathenge, born in 2013.

These two do not shy away from showing how much they love each other on social media and they are the perfect definition of couple goals.

2. Size 8 and DJ Mo

Size 8 is married to the well-known award-winning gospel producer, disk jockey and entrepreneur, Sammy Muraya Junior who is well-known by his stage name, DJ Mo.

They have been married since 2013, and they celebrated their 7th anniversary in 2020.

Dj Mo describes how when he met Size 8 through a friend they became good friends, and he soon became her mentor for the gospel singer.

“She’s an exceptional person, and I remember even when she sang secular music; she always had this immense desire to be born again. She kept telling me that she loved God so much and that she wanted someone to help bring her closer to God. I become that person!”

Size 8 and DJ Mo have two kids, a girl called Ladasha Belle Wambui born in 2015 and a boy, Sammy Muraya Junior born in 2019 who is named after his father.

Sadly, 2020 has seen the two separating after Size 8 caught DJ Mo cheating on her. Their marriage however, started to get rocky after Size 8 gave birth to their second child. Word emerged that the two might not be together after DJ Mo allegedly cheated on size 8 with a popular TV host Joyce Maina.

3. Bahati and Diana Marua

Despite what these two have gone through, they’ve always remained strong in their relationship. They had the opportunity of having a traditional wedding and Bahati and Diana are set to make the headlines when they have their white wedding.

Bahati, even surprised Diana with a home make over in celebration of Mother’s day in 2020.

Bahati and Diana already have a son together by the name of Morgan who already has a huge following on Instagram. He also seems to be following in his father footsteps as he’s quite the talented singer.

4. Bien and Chiki Kuruka

Many know Bien as that soulful guy from Sauti Sol, but he’s never been the one to share much about his private life. The two got married an invite-only ceremony in Lavington, Nairobi and it was highly anticipated event by the fans after its 2019 postponement.

These two will never stop gushing over each other and even when they are working out, well, they are still all over each other.

Bien and Chiki do not have kids as yet, but Bien is super pumped about being a father one day.

5. Njugush and Celestine

Not only are they just one of Kenya’s power couples, but Njungush and Celestine are also partners in business. They work together as the greatest comedians that Kenya has seen.

The two met at drama club in college. “She did not have talent, she was in the drama club so she could travel a lot,” Njugush said in an interview with the Star.

Both Njungush and Celestine have managed to keep their family intact. They have mastered the art of working together and having family time as well.

It’s a beautiful thing to see when there’s love all around and these celebrity power couples will definitely make you fall in love again.

Who else should be on the list?

What your favorite celeb drives

Are you wondering which cars your faves are driving around in?

Being rich and famous comes with its own perks. You get to afford what many can’t afford such as luxury cars and houses. Cars are a big deal especially for celebs, and when you are rich and famous, everything you do or own becomes a matter of public interest.

These celebrities are driving around in some of the most expensive cars on the planet. This is all because of the hard work they have put in their careers.

Here’s a list that shows who’s driving which car.

1. Vera Sidika

Veronica Shikuku Shikwekwe (Vera Sidika Mung’asia) is a socialite, a video vixen entrepreneur and a Kenyan television and social media personality and celebrity.

As of now she has a BMW X5 which retails at around Kshs. 6.5 Million and has 300-400 hp though she has quite a number of expensive German cars.

2. Huddah Monroe

Huddah, over the years, has amassed quite a lot of wealth. She is believed to have a net worth estimated to be at $3 million. She also owns a fleet of vehicles, houses and expensive jewellery.

3. Otile Brown

The speed at which Otile Brown rose to the top of his music career still puzzles many and has become a threat to his competitors. He’s a young fella, and despite this, he has a lot to offer.

Otile Brown’s story about his net worth went viral on the internet when he mentioned that he is currently the highest paid artiste in Kenya. The RnB artist got to dominate the airwaves with his record “Tamu Sana” that features Shetta of Tanzania said he has proof for his claims. However, he did not mention just how much he’s worth.

Despite that, Otile also has good taste when it comes to getting his wheels and they sure don’t come cheap.

4. Jalang’o

Jalang’o is estimated to be worth over $2 million with his media contributions. His businesses and deals seem to have kept his bank account full to the brim.

He once owned a Ksh18 million Bentley and a Ksh20 million Range Rover Overfinch.

The comedian is said to be earning millions of shillings on radio, besides that, he owns a publicity firm called Arena Media.

5. Betty Kyallo

Having worked so hard in her career, Betty Kyallo has amassed quite a lot of wealth along the way. With that, not only does she have a successful career, but she also owns a cool set of wheels.

She is said to own a BMW X5 and a Mercedez Benz, B-Wagon.

6. Size 8

Growing up, Size 8 showed her interest in music and would sing at church, school events and eventually after her secondary studies, she started singing professionally. Finding her feet in the industry, Size 8 finally decided which genre she wanted to follow and that was Gospel music.

Size 8 is estimated to be worth over $300,000 through her performances, booking, acting and other investments. That also comes with a cool set of wheel which is a red Jaguar that she owns.

The car is said to be valued at around Ksh 7 million. Talk about class, right!

Hard work definitely pays off and these celebrities are showing it off on the road by getting themselves the coolest set of wheels.

Celebs who snatched other people’s partners

You know the old adage, “If you want something, go get it,” which means “don’t let anything or anyone stand in your way of what you desire.” Or something similar to that?

These celebs, on the other hand, took this saying to heart and grabbed someone else’s lover. We look at some celebrities that have made a name for themselves by taking other people’s husbands:

Vera Sidika

Brown Mauzo, Vera Sidika’s current husband, is said to have been snatched from popular socialite Amber Ray. Despite Amber’s claims to the contrary, Vera has repeatedly denied doing so. So, what are your thoughts? Do you think she’s telling the truth?

Otile Brown, who was in the process of kindling a romance with Sanaipei Tande, was allegedly snatched by Vera before he went far with his pursue. Vera and Otile Brown later broke up in a savage and widely publicized split.

Amber Ray

Amber Ray began seeing Jimal while she was aware that he was married. In fact, Amira, Jimal’s wife, claimed that Amber befriended her first and subsequently stalked her husband. Jimal has already claimed Amber as his wife,a move which has enraged Amira, who claims she learned about the marriage through social media.

Corazon Kwamboka

Despite the fact that she claims to have started dating Frankie Just Gym It after he split with Maurine Waititu, A lot of evidence suggests the contrary. They may have begun the relationship without Maureen’s knowledge because they knew each other before Frankie and Maureen split up. Frankie and Corazon are still married and have a son as of now.

Saumu Mbuvi

Saumu Mbuvi began dating a new man shortly after ditching her baby daddy, Ben Gatu, not much is known about the new man. However, it was quickly revealed that the guy had abandoned his wife and child in order to be with the beautiful and wealthy Saumu. Saumu, on the other hand, refuted the charges, claiming that her man, like her, had a past and that the follower was only looking for attention. Saumu and the man eventually broke up, and Saumu began dating Lamu Senator.

Zari Hassan

Zari is well-known for her reported romance with Diamond and for snatching the bongo star from Wema Sepetu. Wema and Diamond had been together for over two years when Zari swooped in and stole Diamond, only to become pregnant two months later. According to Wema, the relationship plagued her mentally, and she admitted that she assumed she and Diamond would be together forever.

Kenyan celebs Brown Mauzo has dated

Fredrick Kilonzo aka Brown Mauzo has gained a lot of clout in 2020 ever since his relationship with Vera Sidika.

The two who got together a few months after Vera’s separation with her ex Otile Brown gave many a lot to gossip about.

However, Vera is not the first famous lady to be bedded by Brown. Here is a list of top celebrities that Brown has grounded.

Vera Sidika

The two shocked many late last year when they revealed that they were an item.

But that wasn’t all, the couple surprised many with the news that they had secretly gotten married. And that was not all! Vera revealed a few months ago that she was pregnant with Brown’s child!

Most Kenyans were unsure how to take the revelation. Was the couple still playing an elaborate publicity stunt or was it really true?

Time as usual always reveals all and we have come to see that they indeed are together(although I do have my doubts about how long they will last!).

While things might be going swimmingly for the lovebirds, one of Brown’s baby mama’s came out from the woodwork on Friday, exposing him for being a deadbeat dad.

Vera on her part ignored the red flag issued by Brown’s first wife and spoke about the glow she was having during this pregnancy period.

She didn’t care about his past or what it could portend for her but I do care. Let’s take a look at some of the popular women that Brown has been linked with. This is a very short list if you exclude Vera. Let’s begin:

Akothee

The first is Akothee. Brown and the mother of 5 were in a “scandal” a couple of years ago with a picture doing the rounds of the two kissing each other.

Brown for his part denied that they had anything going on saying that they were just friends and Akothee wanted his help to set up a “band”.

“I have been working with her when she wanted to start a band. So she picked me up as I had already done my first song ‘I Wish’ – that’s when she looked for me. We said first we will look for band instruments, we can make a business. When she finished with the band, she also wanted a studio, so we got to know each other better. We decided we could work together and so I started writing her first songs,” he said in an interview with the Standard last year.

Amber Ray

The second famous person that the light-skin singer was linked with was Amber Ray. Yes, the one and only Amber had been in an “entanglement” with Brown some years back.

Although the two initially denied anything was going on, Amber let the cat out of the bag during a Q and A session on her Instastories.

The fan had asked her, ​“It is just the other day that you and Brown Mauzo were calling each other Babe, what happened?”

She said: “Life happens. He is happy and I am happy.”

Hottest exes: Vera vs Amber Ray

Among the things Amber Ray and Vera Sidika have in common, is the fact they have dated alot of prominent and powerful men.

But beyond that, everything about them is pretty similar. They both come from very impoverished backgrounds.

They both have had to claw their way up to prominence and have had to use their feminine wiles to achieve what they have and gain the level of prominence they have achieved.

And Vera and Amber Ray are not above utilising uncommon and clandestine means to achieve their intended outcomes:

Amber Ray goes to the extent of utilising witchcraft to gain an edge and Vera decided to bleach her skin.

However, today we are solely going to focus on the men they have dated or been rumoured to have dated.

We were having a chat in the office about the type of men the two date and why they date them and we realized we can draw a parallel.

Let us start with the two men they have in common, Otile Brown and Brown Mauzo.

Otile Brown and Brown Mauzo.

Brown Mauzo and Vera Sidika
Brown Mauzo and Vera Sidika
Otile Brown

Both men are singers and both men are of a light-skinned complexion.
Brown Mauzo was previously linked to a sugar mama.

And Otile Brown on his part was torn apart by Vera Sidika in a vicious verbal assault in which she called him out for being a poor lover.

With both of them also having been exposed for cheating on their past and present partners, we would have to call it a draw up to this point. Going forward is where things will get interesting.

We will start with Vera’s exes:

Jimmy Chansa

Vera Sidika and Jimmy Chansa
Vera Sidika and Jimmy Chansa

He is a model and doctor whom Vera Sidika dated and flew around the world and she was super excited to publicly claim him.

Yommy Jones

He was a Nigerian Scammer who has since been arrested. At the time she and Vera Sidika were dating, she seemed to be on cloud nine. Then she claimed he was abusive and he claimed she was a call-girl whom he had unfortunately fallen for.

And now for Amber Ray’s exes. They include:

Zaheer Jhanda

Amber Ray and Zaheer Jhanda
Amber Ray and Zaheer Jhanda

He is an aspiring politician and very successful businessman. Amber Ray dated him while he was married.

They eventually got into a polygamous marriage for a few weeks. Amber Ray famously went to a witch doctor to try and win him over from his wife.

Jimal Roho Safi

There’s was once a famous on and off relationship which eventually ended with Amber as a second wife. They dated even though Amber Ray knew his wife and had tried to play nice with her until the relationship unfolded.

And so we ask you, who has dated the hottest guys?

Celebs who went through public heartbreaks

There are love stories that seem to last forever, and then there are love stories that never seem to stand the test of time.

Some Kenyan celebrities’ highly publicized marriages have ended abruptly, prompting a lot of speculation and, at times, derision about how they ended up.

Bantu takes a look back at some of the biggest celebrity breakups in history.

Jowie and Ella

We’ll start with one that can be likened to David Bowie’s and Ella Fitzgerald’s, which lasted over a year after the singer was released on bail.

Ella disclosed that the couple split up in December 2020. She stated that the reason for their breakup was because Jowie had changed for the better and she did not want her career to be associated with his life story.

Daddy Owen and Farida Wambui

After rumors that the singer had been left for a Nairobi tycoon, Daddy Owen and his wife Farida broke their four-year marriage in a very unpleasant manner.

Owen is still fighting for his marriage, but he recently admitted that the strains have caused him to become depressed. They have two children.

Betty Bayo and Pastor Victor Kanyari

Betty Bayo ended her relationship with the pastor after finding he was a conman thanks to the Kenyan media, which exposed him as a liar.

Betty recently discussed her relationship with the father of her two children, saying that his mother was always in charge of their relationship, which she did not take lightly.

Betty still believes that despite his questionable behavior, he is a wonderful father.

Tanasha Donna and Diamond Platnumz

Yes, we are aware that Diamond is not a Kenyan, but… Everything seemed to be falling into place for these two to marry in early 2020, but then it all came crumbling down.

Tanasha moved back to Kenya following rumours, and it’s thought the Bongo star’s family had something to do with their breakup.

They have a kid, Naseeb, who is named after his father.

Gloria Muliro and Eric Omba

Before walking out on her marriage to a music producer and preacher in 2015, the lovely gospel singer was married for roughly six years.

Her marriage was apparently strained after her husband allegedly began cheating on her. After recently showing off her new lover, American citizen Evans Sabwami, the singer has found love again.

Otile Brown and Vera Sidika

Music fans were overjoyed when socialite Vera and musician Otile began dating, but their happiness lasted only a few months.

As each stepped out to reveal the reasons for the breakup, there was a lot of blame game between the two.

Dennis Okari and Betty Kyallo

Dennis and Betty appeared to be deeply in love, and their decision to spend the rest of their lives together was based on this.

In 2015, the couple married in Marula Manor, Nairobi, with celebrity guests, expensive cars, and a Swarovski bride outfit.

The happiness, however, did not last long, as the couple split up after six months. The exact reason for the conflict is uncertain, and each side has its own version of events.

Frankie Just Gym It and Maureen Waititu

This was most likely one of the most significant breakups of the year.

Before their breakup, Frankie and Maureen always shared their love with their viewers on their popular Youtube channel.

Maureen accused Frankie of cheating on her with Corazon Kwamboka, his current lover. They have two lovely sons together.