Dr Ofweneke for M-Net show

POSTED 24th/October/2011views:297

Kenyan comedian off to MnetMilele FM's comedian Sande Bush, better known to his fans as Dr Ofweneke, has been chosen as one of Kenya's representatives in an upcoming M-Net comedy show. The show, dubbed The Comedy Club Show, will be shot in Kampala in November 7-13. The show showcases an already well known comedian and another upcoming comedian so as to promote upcoming talent in the industry.

Dr Ofweneke whose rich Nigerian accent has got him many fans performed in the Laugh Festival 2010 and also featured on Vitimbi as a guest comedian. He has also been an MC in high profile events like Tafrija Festival during Nigerian actress Patience Ozokwor's three-day visit in Kenya last year. "This is a great opportunity for me to showcase my talent on an international platform. I never saw it coming but it's time for me to show Kenya is shining in comedy and I can assure my fans  that I won't disappoint them."

 

 

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Golden Mic Awards are here again!
POSTED 4th/November/2011
The second annual Golden Mic Awards will be taking place November 12 at the Florida 2000 Night Club. The awards are aimed at awarding talent that can trace its roots to the club’s Jam Session performances. Graham Katana the organizer told Word ..
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Put down a grenade, pick up a balloon
POSTED 4th/November/2011
The Nairobi Arts Trust has announced its collaboration with New York City's Glassless Glasses Studio. It will be an art activation collaborative, to unveil an exciting new public art installation in Nairobi titled Monday Morning on November..
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Churchill to attend UK- Kenyan Achievers Awards
POSTED 4th/November/2011
Comedian Churchill will be performing at this year’s UK- Kenyan Achievers Awards (UKAA) slotted for November 18 at the luxurious central London hotel Holiday Inn Bloomsbury. This being the third installment of the UKAA, it will see other big na..
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Jitu Films start shooting The Return of Lazarus
POSTED 3rd/November/2011
Kenyan movie production outfit Jitu Films has started shooting their new film The Return of Lazarus in Greece, directed by Alexandros Konstantaras. Newly engaged lovebirds, Alexandros and Lizz Njagah are working on the film together. Lizz took a shor..
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Former Jomino Manager to launch quiz night
POSTED 3rd/November/2011
Former Jomino artiste manager Eric Mutabari has now turned to public relations and events management`. Eric who started his own company, I-Scan Media will be launching a sports quiz night tonight at Blanco’s Sports Grill, Galleria Mall. The eve..
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Wangari Maathai nominated for Forbes Person of the year
POSTED 1st/November/2011
Even after her death it seems political activist and environmentalist Wangari Maathai will not be soon forgotten. The Greenbelt movement founder has been nominated for the Forbes Africa, Person of the Year Awards 2011.The award  will be presente..
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Prince William and Kate to fight famine in Kenya
POSTED 1st/November/2011
Britain's royal couple prince William and Kate are said to have been moved by East Africa's famine crisis and are set to make a personal plea to help the  victims in Kenya and Somalia. This being their first humanitarian project together, the co..
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Barbeque Festival goes down tommorow
POSTED 29th/October/2011
The most awaited Barbeque Festival will be going down tomorrow at the Nairobi National Park, Ivory burning site. All this fun and action will be sponsored by some of Nairobi’s best grill houses including Galito’s, Cocoa Jambo, Sub zone, B..
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Ajuma named Model of the year
POSTED 29th/October/2011
Kenyan model Ajuma Naisenya was last week named  model of the year at the third annual Africa Fashion Awards in South Africa.  The ceremony, saw the model take the award for the second time having been among the list of models and designers..
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Mombasa Radio presenters feud on Facebook
POSTED 29th/October/2011
A row is simmering between two Pwani Fm Radio presenters. Problems began after one Billy Miya was accused of forging his certificates to get his job.He then proceeded to post his disappointments on Facebook “I did not forge certificates from Mo..
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Heal the Nation Film Documentary Launched
POSTED 29th/October/2011
Thousands of Kenyans participated in the official launch of the Heal the Nation documentary on Sunday at City Hall Wall.The independent film chronicles Picha Mtaani, is a street photography exhibition of the 2007-2008 post-election violence that reac..
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Kenyan acts to feature on Jacobs Cross
POSTED 28th/October/2011
South African Television drama series Jacobs Cross is looking for Kenyan actor.The series made by M-Net Original productions will start casting next week before the shoot of its seventh  season which starts in November through to June next year...
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Eric Wainaina: Not all Somalis are Al Shabaab
POSTED 28th/October/2011
Musician Eric Wainaina is sympathising with Somalis'  living in Kenya saying that they are being victimised for the sins of their few bad country men. Speaking during the listening party for his new album 'Love and Protest' Eric asked his fans n..
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Ghanaian RnB singer to perform in Kenya
POSTED 27th/October/2011
Ghanaian RnB singer, Henry Agyekum popularly known as Chemphe disclosed to Ghanaian Hitz TV that he is planning to perform in Kenya. Chemphe is also scheduled to perform in three other towns in South Africa namely Soweto, Durban and Johannesburg with..
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Zimbabwe based choir to perform in Nairobi
POSTED 27th/October/2011
Zimbabwean-based Celebration Choir led by Pastor Bonnie Deuschle and renowned for their gospel hit song 'Tambira Jehova' will be performing in Kenya this weekend.  The choir that last visited in 2008 has scheduled two performances this time arou..
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Pastor Marvelous to record live album
POSTED 25th/October/2011
Groove awards new artiste of the year Pastor Marvelous will be recording his second album live with an audience.The concert dubbed Kenya must worship will be held at City hall on Saturday and is targeting upto 800 worshippers in attendance. &ldqu..
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BBA’s Millicent to shoot movie in Nigeria
POSTED 25th/October/2011
Kenyan actress and former big brother representative Millicent Mugadi flew to Nigeria yesterday to shoot a movie. The actress who shot into the limelight after featuring in the drama series the Team as Johari will stay in Nigeria for a month. She ..
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Dr Ofweneke for M-Net show
POSTED 24th/October/2011
Milele FM's comedian Sande Bush, better known to his fans as Dr Ofweneke, has been chosen as one of Kenya's representatives in an upcoming M-Net comedy show. The show, dubbed The Comedy Club Show, will be shot in Kampala in November 7-13. The show sh..
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UK singer Omar to perform in Nairobi
POSTED 24th/October/2011
Internationally acclaimed British soul singer and songwriter Omar Lye-Fook, popularly known as Omar, will be performing in Kenya on Friday. The singer, who shot into the limelight through his debut single, There's Nothing Like This, after it reached ..
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Philip Kisia spa treat for BBA housemates
POSTED 24th/October/2011
On Saturday evening, Big Brother housemates got a massage, pedicure and manicure treat from Nairobi Town Clerk Philip Kisia. The ten housemates got a Sh7,500 treat each after spending the whole day in Kiandutu village, Thika, treating jigger-infected..
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