If you’ve been on social media lately, chances are you’ve seen Marissa DuBois.
She’s the striking model whose runway walk at Fort Lauderdale Fashion Week in a green crossover bikini lit up X (formerly Twitter) back in July 2023.
One short video, and boom—overnight, she was everywhere. But here’s the thing: Marissa isn’t just “that girl from the viral runway clip.” There’s a whole story behind her rise. Let’s dive in.
Miami Girl With Big Dreams
Marissa DuBois was born and raised in sunny Miami, Florida. She’s an Aries, which already explains some of her bold, fearless energy. As of 2023, she’s 28 years old.
Fun fact? Her dad is an entrepreneur, and that little spark of business-minded thinking clearly rubbed off on her.
Before she was ever walking runways or going viral, Marissa was actually deep into criminology. Yup, she even graduated from Florida State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in the field.
For a moment, it looked like she was on track to become a detective.
During her senior internship, she got a real taste of what detective work would be like—and she realized it just didn’t feel right.
It wasn’t what she wanted for her future. So she made the bold decision to pivot completely.
Instead of chasing a career she wasn’t passionate about, Marissa started exploring the digital world.
She took on waitressing and bartending gigs to pay the bills while diving into online marketing, freelance work, and the whole social media space.
“My dad was always an entrepreneur and instilled that spirit in me,” she shared. That mindset pushed her to try new things and figure out her own path.
Building a Career in Social Media
Marissa didn’t just wake up one day and become an influencer. She put in years of work behind the scenes.
She started in affiliate marketing with Global Affiliate Zone from 2017 to 2019, then worked as a market partner with Monat Global. Later, she became a marketing specialist at Virtual Marketing 360.
By 2020, she was running social media for clients as a manager at Reality with Riss LLC. But here’s where the lightbulb went off—if she could grow other people’s brands, why not build her own?
So she flipped the script. Instead of working on someone else’s dream, she started pouring that same energy into herself.
The Rise of Her Personal Brand
Fast forward a few years, and Marissa now has a massive social media presence. She’s worked with big fashion brands like PrettyLittleThing, Fashion Nova, and Halara.
Her TikTok and Instagram are buzzing with hundreds of thousands of followers—over a million on TikTok and more than 1.1 million followers on Instagram.
She also runs a YouTube channel she launched back in 2018, where she posts vlogs, try-on hauls, travel diaries, and those iconic runway clips.
The channel has grown to over 361k subscribers, and her X (Twitter) account has another 155k followers.
What You Don’t See on Instagram
Of course, looking at her feed, it all seems like a dream—fashion, fitness, travel, modeling. But Marissa is quick to remind people it’s not as easy as it looks.
“Working for yourself isn’t for everyone, but I personally wouldn’t want it any other way,” she said. “Every day my schedule is different, I never know what opportunities will show up in my inbox.”
And while her life might seem glamorous, she admits it takes a lot of hard work and self-discipline even just being an Instagram model. “Social media and modeling is harder than I ever expected.
Considering I AM the art, the product, the service. And as a perfectionist, I’m insanely critical of myself. But it pushes me to do more inner work,” she explained.
From Viral Runway to Lasting Influence
So yes, that viral runway video may have catapulted her into the spotlight, but Marissa DuBois has been hustling for years. She’s a mix of creativity, business savvy, and pure determination—a true example of how pivoting in life can open doors you never imagined.
Ali Kiba, born Ali Saleh Kiba in 1986 in Iringa, Tanzania, is a celebrated singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur often hailed as the King of Bongo Flava. Rising from humble beginnings, he built a global following with timeless hits like “Aje,” “Mwana,” “Cinderella,” and “Chekecha Cheketua.”
Beyond music, Kiba founded Kings Music Records and launched Crown FM, cementing his legacy as both an artist and media mogul. This detailed biography explores his early life, family, education, musical journey, awards, and lasting impact on Tanzanian and African music.
Ali Saleh Kiba was born in 1986 (commonly reported dates are 26 or 29 November 1986) in Iringa, Tanzania; his family originates from Kigoma.
He is the eldest of four children born to parents Saleh Omari (father) and Tombwe Njere (mother). His siblings include brothers Abdu (also a musician) and Abuu, and a sister, Zabibu Kiba. As a child he showed a strong interest in music and performance, taking part in school shows while at Upanga Primary School in Dar es Salaam.
After finishing secondary school he chose to pursue music professionally rather than other opportunities that came his way (reports say he turned down a football offer from a Ugandan club to focus on music).
Early career and breakout
Kiba began working seriously on music after completing secondary school in the early 2000s. His earliest recorded work and first notable song is often listed as “Maria,” and he started releasing singles and performing around 2004–2005.
He quickly built a reputation for polished songwriting, a smooth R&B-tinged vocal style, and the ability to blend Afrobeat, ndombolo and Bongo Flava rhythms.
Within a few years he had established himself among Tanzania’s top acts and joined the circle of artists representing a new wave of contemporary East African pop.
Major collaborations and international exposure
Ali Kiba’s profile rose further through high-profile collaborations. In 2008 he participated in the One8 project — a pan-African collaboration that included international names and aimed to showcase African talent alongside global artists.
Over the years he has worked with a variety of regional heavyweights and international acts, partnering with musicians across East Africa and beyond. These collaborations helped him expand his sound and reach new audiences.
Record deals, labels and business ventures
Kiba has been both an artist and an entrepreneur. He launched Kings Music, his own label, which has overseen releases and talent management.
In 2016 he signed a notable distribution/partnership deal with Sony Music Entertainment, increasing his access to international markets (later reports indicate changes in that arrangement).
Beyond recorded music, Kiba has diversified into media: to mark milestone years in his career he launched Crown FM 92.1 and other Crown Media Group ventures, positioning himself as a media proprietor as well as performer.
These moves reflect a broader trend among African stars building multi-platform businesses that go beyond stage performance.
Signature songs, albums and musical style
Ali Kiba’s catalogue includes a string of hits that became regional anthems. Songs frequently cited as his most influential or popular include “Aje,” “Mwana,” “Chekecha Cheketua,” “Cinderella,” “Nakshi Mrembo,” “Usiniseme,” “Dushelele,” “Single Boy” (a duet with Lady Jaydee), and “Mapenzi Yana Run Dunia.”
His style blends Bongo Flava’s lyrical focus on romance and social life with R&B melodies and dance-friendly rhythms. Critics and fans often praise Kiba for his vocal control, melodic instincts and consistent delivery of radio-ready songs that retain local musical identity.
Hiatuses, comebacks and industry dynamics
Kiba’s career has seen breaks and dramatic returns. One notable hiatus occurred around 2011–2014; his comeback with the single “Mwana” in 2014 was widely celebrated and led to renewed commercial success.
Kiba’s career has also intersected with major industry dynamics in Tanzania — high-profile rivalries and shifting label relationships (most famously media coverage comparing him with fellow star Diamond Platnumz) — but Kiba has maintained a strong fan base and consistent output.
Awards and recognition
Throughout his career Kiba has accumulated numerous awards at national and regional ceremonies. He was among the top winners at the Tanzania Music Awards in 2015 after his return, and in multiple years he has been named in award lists across East Africa for Best Male Artist, Best Song and genre-specific categories.
Reports show he was one of the most awarded Tanzanian artists at the 2022 Tanzania Music Awards. He has also been recognized on continental platforms and nominated for international honors, reflecting his standing as a leading figure in Bongo Flava.
Complete List of Ali Kiba’s Awards and Achievements
Year
Award / Achievement
Details
2012
Tanzania Music Awards – Best Zouk/Rhumba Song
For “Dushelele”.
2012
Tanzania Music Awards – Best Collaboration
For “Nai Nai” (with Ommy Dimpoz).
2015
Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards (KTMA) – Best Entertainer (Male)
Ali Kiba won this category.
2015
KTMA – Song of the Year
For “Mwana”.
2015
KTMA – Best Bongo Flava Composer
For “Mwana”.
2015
KTMA – Best Bongo Flava Singer (Male)
Ali Kiba won this category.
2016
WA Tsup Music Awards – Best African R&B Video
For “Aje”.
2016
WA Tsup Music Awards – Best East African Video
For “Aje”.
2016
Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards – Most Stylish East Africa
Ali Kiba was winner.
2021
YouTube Creator Awards – Gold Play Button / Silver Plaque
For his YouTube channel surpassing 1 million subscribers and his label channel passing 100 k.
2022
Tanzania Music Awards – Album of the Year
For his album Only One King (released 2021).
2022
Tanzania Music Awards – Best Male Artist (People’s Choice)
Won during the same ceremony.
2022
Tanzania Music Awards – Best Music Video
For “Salute” featuring Rudeboy.
2022
Tanzania Music Awards – Best Melodic Songwriter of the Year
Won at the 2022 ceremony.
2022
Tanzania Music Awards – Best East African Artist
Won at the 2022 ceremony.
Public life, relationships and controversies
Kiba’s private life is relatively guarded compared with the media-heavy profiles of some peers. Public interest has focused on his musical partnerships and occasional public statements rather than a running commentary on private relationships.
Like many public figures, he has at times been involved in controversies that made headlines — for example, industry disputes and public reactions to political statements by artists — but he has also used public platforms to apologize or clarify positions when backlash occurred. Overall, Kiba remains focused on his music and business projects.
Recent developments and legacy
In recent years Kiba has continued to release music, expand his business footprint (notably in radio and media), and tour regionally. The launch of his Crown FM radio station and related media projects marks a clear step into content ownership and distribution.
Musically, his influence is visible in a generation of Tanzanian performers who cite him as an inspiration for blending traditional Swahili lyricism with contemporary production. For many fans and observers, Ali Kiba’s combination of artistic consistency, commercial savvy and regional appeal cements his place among the architects of modern Bongo Flava.
How We Gathered Ali Kiba’s Story
This biography synthesizes reputable public sources including profile coverage and news reporting; key sources used include Kiba’s Wikipedia entry and profiles/coverage from Pulse, Citizen and other regional media outlets. Where reporting differs slightly on specific dates or minor personal details (a common occurrence in public biographies), the account above sticks to widely reported facts and notes significant milestones (label founding, Sony partnership, One8 collaboration, Crown FM launch, award highlights). If you’d like, I can convert this into a formatted article for print or prepare a timeline of singles, albums and awards.
Life is so unpredictable, I never thought there would come a time I will be writing about Diamond Platnumz and Mbosso beefing. Who would have thought?
Now, what started as whispers of tension between Diamond Platnumz and Mbosso, has turned out into a public fallout, a beef that could be getting worse by day.
According to Mbosso, the conflict began when Diamond allowed Baba Levo to criticize him. Diamond, however, distanced himself from the matter, insisting that Baba Levo is an adult and that his statements cannot be attributed to him.
The feud kicked off when Mbosso reportedly suggested that Diamond was envious of his success. Diamond, never one to bite his tongue, hit back hard on Instagram Stories.
He dismissed the idea outright, questioning what he would stand to gain from being jealous of an artist he once mentored.
“In your statements, you are forcing me to be involved, claiming that we are envying you. What would I envy you for anyway? And how would that help me?” Diamond fired back.
To make his point sharper, he even downplayed the impact of Mbosso’s latest hit, comparing it to other tracks that had made bigger waves.
The ‘Pawa’ Controversy
Things escalated when Diamond’s ally, Baba Levo, dropped a video showing Diamond guiding Mbosso through the melody of his now-famous hit Pawa. Diamond himself then revealed the extent of his behind-the-scenes contributions—not just to Pawa, but to much of Mbosso’s catalog.
According to Diamond, he had a heavy hand in writing and arranging Mbosso’s biggest songs, including Hodari, Baikoko, Shetani, and Assalaam. In his words:
“Approximately 90% of all your songs—if there is a song that I wrote a small part of, maybe 20%, but for most, I wrote 40%, 50%, even up to 90%.”
His revelation cast Mbosso’s success in a new light, making fans question just how much of it was his own creation.
The Money Diamond Walked Away From
Adding another layer of drama, Diamond disclosed that Mbosso’s exit from WCB Wasafi wasn’t free—at least on paper. The label contract reportedly had a Tsh 323,250,000 buyout clause.
But Diamond says he let Mbosso walk away without paying a cent, framing it as an act of generosity to help his former signee stand on his own feet.
A Stern Warning
In closing, Diamond made it clear that while he doesn’t demand recognition for his contributions, he won’t tolerate disrespect. He portrayed himself as a man of patience and wisdom but also warned that his silence shouldn’t be mistaken for weakness.
“I am truly crazy, and I don’t take nonsense,” he wrote, reminding everyone of his long-standing reputation in the industry.
Babu Owino, Embakasi Member of Parliament has been finally set free by the court for shooting DJ Evolve and nearly killing him.
I keep wondering if it was me or any other ordinary Kenyan who would have done such a crime, would we have been set free. The answer is apparent, we will be rotting in jail right now.
However, people with money and power seem to have their way in nearly everything. Babu owino has been allowed to settle his case with the DJ outside court.
The MP succeeded to convince the court to set him free after promising DJ evolve multiple assets and provisions.
Below is the list of things that the popular disk jockey was promised;
Clear the Ksh 17 million hospital bill.
Pay nursing costs until DJ Evolve recovers.
Buy a Noah and customize it for DJ Evolve.
Buy a house for DJ Evolve and register it under his name and that of his parents.
Build the DJ another house in Utawala.
Set up a DJ Academy.
Babu went ahead to write in his Instagram account:
“I welcome the recent decision of the Senior Principal Magistrate Ochoi in which the court allowed DJ Evolve and I to resolve matters while embracing Alternative Dispute Resolution. I thank the court for being bold enough to uphold the restorative principles of Justice enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010.”
Mp Babu Owino
In his statement, he also noted of their friendship with the DJ before things went sour and the aftermath,
”DJ Evolve is a brave and inspirational young man. I remain indebted to him for the gracious manner in which he has carried himself during this obviously challenging time.” We were close friends and have become even closer through this Damascus moment and I am committed to honoring my part of the agreement.”
Vera Sidika is undeniably the goddess of beauty. It is challenging for many ladies to mantain the glow she had during the entire 9 months pregnancy period.
Vera Sidika’s Photos During Pregnancy
Vera Sidika’s Photos After Pregnancy
Who could think that Vera will be looking this stunning just a few months after giving birth to Asia Brown. The beautypreneur really knows how to take care of her body. It is rare to see someone who is plus size looking this attractive proving the fact that its you who decide how you want to look and size doesn’t matter.
Konshens, the Caribbean King of Dancehall has found himself in a lucky place here in Kenya with the company of the beautiful Kamba bae Amber Ray.
There is a charm that Amberay has that seems to attract men with money and status in the society. It is not long since she broke up with Jimal Rohosafi, a renown businessman and the chairman of the Nairobi Matatu operators.
Amberay was spotted with KRG the Don and Konshens, there are speculations that the two musicians might be planning to release a collabo but you never know.
In one of the videos shared online, Konshens praises Amberay in a manner that raises eyebrows. In the video, the Bruk Off Yuh Back artist is heard saying
“Check out this is Konshens. I am here representing Amber. The most influencial somebody is all of East Africa. Catch her bumper. Big up Amber. Big up all mi Kenyan people. Big up all East African.”
Garfield Delano Spence aka Konshens
Konshens with Amberay
Kenyans were not left out on this, below are some of the comments:
cynthia_m.aina Kwishaaaaa wewe😂😂😂😂❤️🔥
chebo_gibson Me naskia tu Amber😢❤️❤️❤️
sash.msk 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥yoooh kamba nationa well represented by amberay❤️
Recent findings have shown that people with COVID-19 exhibit either hives or rashes resembling to the ones shown by Chicken pox patients. These rashes can also be present in the feet. This particular symptom is unusual.
2. Anosmia and Dysgeusia
A new and interesting symptom of Covid-19 is loss of the sense of smell and taste impaired which are known as anosmia and Dysgeusia respectively. Regardless of the fact that anosmia and dysgeusia can take place with other upper respiratory viral conditions due to nasal congestion, the interesting thing with coronavirus is that they can be the initial and only symptoms.”
3. Blood Clots
There are new findings indicating that COVID-19 might be damaging the inner linings of blood vessels thus resulting in blood clotting. This can also be a variable to support the high morbidity rates among people with heart conditions, hypertension and diabetes.
Pink Eye
An ophthalmologist, particularly Dr Yuna Rapoport has noted that he has seen COVID conjunctivitis many times while in the hospital. Usually, its depicted by evidence of itchiness, red eyes, waters and at times, there is a clear discharge among COVID-19 patients.
Willy Paul, branded pozze or “bwana mkunaji” was born Wilson Abubakar Radido. He is a Kenyan controversial musician who started his music career as a gospel artist but later transformed into secular music.
What you know about Willy Paul
Poze is known for having done numerous hit songs such as “I do” featuring Alaine from Jamaica, ” Njiwa” featuring Nandy from Tanzania, “Hallelujah” featuring Nandy, “Sikireti” featuring Cecil from Jamaica, “Nobody” featuring Yemi Alade from Nigeria, “Mmmh” featuring @rayvanny from Tanzania, “Jigi Jigi, Kanungo, Malingo”, and “You Never Know.”
What You Did Not Know About Willy Paul
Willy Paul’s Profile
Born: 1, September 1993 in Mathare, Nairobi
Age: 28 years old as of 2021
Origin: Kenyan/Kenyan
Marital status: Single
Occupation: Singer
You also know that he is very controversial and has been associated with countless accusations of abusing women sexually although he has denied all accusations. The latest accusation involves Miss Picassa, his signee at Saldido International.
Willy Paul Name
Wilson Abubakar Radido is the real name of Willy Paul. He is also known as Wilson Shikwekwe Radido.
Willy Paul Age
Wilson Shikwekwe Radido was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Radido in September 1993 in Mathare, Nairobi. How Old Is Willy Paul? He is 26 years old as of 2019.
Willy Paul Education
Willy entered the Brainhouse school in Mathare area for his high school qualification. Regrettably, due to poverty, he had to drop out in form three. Notwithstanding, in 2013 Willy Paul determined to register for the KCSE exams. Willy used the help of tutors as he homeschooled. After results were out, Willy Paul revealed his desire to study overseas. Nevertheless, he is yet to say whether or not he registered or concluded studies in the US.
Willy Paul Family Background
In 1993 September, Wilson Shikwekwe Abubakar Radido was born to Salome and the late Paul Opondo Radido. He is the last born in a family of three. Willy’s dad was a carpenter by occupation while his mum is a hairdresser. Developing up in Mathare area 3, Willy observed his dad fight to make ends meet. In an interview with Citizen TV Willy Paul recounted how they had to go starving or at times eat twice a week. In 2010, Willy Paul’s dad went to be with the Lord, and his mum became the sole provider.
What ensued was a period of misery and struggles. In an Instagram post, Willy lettered how his family had to struggle to raise cash for a coffin and even with four thousand five hundred Kenyan shillings they could not accord his father a good send-off. He moreover stated that they had to conclude for a coffin with holes. For Willy Paul, remembering his childhood can be a bit tough as some may think he is looking for sympathy.
Willy Paul Music Journey
His major breakthrough in music came in 2010 when he co-authored his first single Sitolia with Gloria Muliro, which a reflection of his life history, portraying the struggles he had gone through but giving himself a renewed hope that God had been faithful enough to bring him to the publicity.
On Thursday 5 December 2013, he originated his first album which had songs like You never know, Lala Salama,Mpenzi and Kitanzi at the KICC graced by musicians Daddy Owen, Ben Githae, Gloria Muliro, DK Kwenye Beat, Ben Bahati, Bahati, Men Of God (MOG), Size 8, Mr Seed, Shiru Wa GP, Betty Bayo, Danny Gift, DJ Sadic and DJ Mo
He declared that he would be touring the USA where he would perform in various Churches in 12 states. The tour arranged by Talanta Awards was to commence on 8 March to April 2014. The tour nonetheless started on 10 March in Sacramento, California. He performed beside artiste Polly Odotte at the House of Glory Church. He then went to Neema Gospel Church in Dallas, TX and on 15 March, performed at St Louisiana, Missouri. On 29–30 March, Willy ministered to the audience at Neema Community Church in Overland Park, Kansas. He closed his tour on 27 April in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The much gifted Willy Paul Msafi latterly found himself in controversy after his rival musician in the Gospel industry, Bahati, blamed him of plagiarizing his song. This saw Bahati’s fans pounce on Willy Paul with unrelenting criticism over the social media, allegations he denied to have perpetrated. Nevertheless, this stopped during the 10th annual Groove Awards Nominations which occurred on Wednesday 22 April 2015 held at the Nairobi Arboretum grounds. They were invited to reunite and were prayed for shortly in the event.
Willy Paul Wife
Willy has often dispensed his struggle to find a complete wife and even wrote a song about it. In the past, stories have associated him to several girls including Pendo, assertions that he dismissed, saying they never ‘happened’. He stated that he only dated Abigael for as long as he could remember. In 2017 speculations were prevailing that Willy had tied the knot with Jamaican sensation Alaine. Nevertheless, this was just a scene their song “1 do”. Currently, the Willy Paul is not married.
He has dated video vixen Michelle Dyer who narrated to the pulse the cause of their break-up. She said the music star was insecure and sometimes got physical. “He cheated on me and he wasn’t loyal. We couldn’t get along as we had our differences. Him being a gospel artiste (he) did not appreciate and like my hustle like dancing and appearing in music videos,” Michelle told Pulse.
“Sometimes, he abused me by hitting me. The first time he did it because of my phone. I had a late-night message from work and when I told him I wanted to reply he got insecure,” she revealed. As of 2018, he is rumored to be dating another woman.
Willy Paul awards and recognition
2012- Groove Awards winner the best new act 2013- Groove Awards winner male artist of the year 2014- Talanta Awards winner Best performer 2014- Mwafaka Awards winner Male artist of the Year 2014- Mwafaka Awards winner collabo of the Year (Kitanzi featuring Gloria Muliro) 2015- Mwafaka Awards winner collabo of the year (Tam Tam featuring size 8) 2016- Mwafaka Awards winner Male artist of the Year 2016- AFRIMMA Awards winner Best gospel act, Africa 2017- Pulse Music Awards Winner Male Video of the year 2017- Pulse Music Awards Winner Most Viewed Video (Jigi Jigi) 2017- Mdundo Awards winner Most downloaded single 2017- Mdundo Awards winner Most downloaded gospel artist
Willy Paul Secular Music Life
In the year 2018, Willy Paul ditched gospel music for secular music. Nobody knows why he decided likewise but maybe it is because of the huge paychecks associated with secular music. He has gone further and collaborated with secular musicians to release hit songs. They include Khaligraph jones, Ommy Dimpoz, Alikiba, Rayvanny, Alaine, Nandy. His message to fans cursing his change of music is “stay calm, I got big surprises coming.”
Willy Paul Net Worth
How much is willy Paul net worth? Willy Paul net worth is estimated to be around Ksh 107 million.
Unassisted child birth is not a common thing and yesterday the internet was on fire with the story of Shiko and Rama trending. Imagine this couple decided to undergo the child birth process by themselves at the comfort of their home without assistance from a medical birth attendant (midwife).
On that day, which is six days ago, the young couple did not know that Shiko was going to deliver on this particular day. Therefore, they went on their usual routine and at around 1PM, Shiko drove to the market to purchase some groceries.
While still in the market, she realized that the contractions were unusual since they were getting intense and consistent and so she called her midwife to inform her of the situation.
“I had been having Prodromal contractions for a while, at 1.30PM I called my midwife and told her you know what I think this might be the real thing because they have been pretty consistent. I had timed them on a contraction App and they were coming once every three minutes. After timing around 4 of them the App just stopped and said call an ambulance, go to the hospital”
However, the midwife was not around and that meant that she was not able to come immediately.
Prodromal labor
This is a type of labor that comes before active labor but does not progress towards delivery. It’s also irregular with contractions lasting for around 30-45 seconds giving the expectant mother around 5-30 minutes of rest in between contracts. Usually, they last for a period of around 8-12 hours.
Hurriedly, she drove back home to her loving husband Ramsey and told him that the surges were becoming intense and since the midwife was out of reach, they will have to undergo the process.
All these things are being shown in their 24 minute video. When the App informed her that things were serious, on reaching home she reported the info to the husband but since the surges had been happening for quite a while, the husband was confused whether the day had arrived or it was just the usual surges.
Shiko Nguru, a 34 year old mum of 3 now; 8 year old girl, 2 year old boy and newly born bouncing baby boy posted on her Vlog the entire experience from the time she started experiencing surges, actual labor and the delivery moment.
What is flabbergasting is the fact that they made it look so easy having taken only 44 minutes for the baby to come out.
Click here to read the “actual birth process”
The birth process
The actual video of the birth process starts at 2.01 PM. During this time, the labor started and Shiko requested the husband to do some intense back massage. Ramsey continued to do the massage for a couple of minutes.
“He continued giving me those back massages and continued telling him to put pressure even I now have bruises on my back side”
“She insisted I use a lot of pressure, I massaged her with my fists”
At the time, the contractions were intense and were coming like every two minutes. “The pressure was need to counter the pressure I was feeling inside” Shiko explained.
“During her surges, I had to drop everything that I was doing just to ensure that I rel ieve the pain she was feeling”
She wanted to give birth in a pool and so they had discussed with their midwife who booked the pool for them earlier in the week.
So when she started experiencing labor, Ramsey started filling the pool.
At some point, Shiko wanted so much to get into the water and so she told rama
“Why don’t you go to our laundry room and get the water horseso that we can fill the pool faster.”
When Rama dashed to get the horse pipe, the unexpected happened, the contractions became more intense with an urge to push.
“Immediately he left the bathroom, the next surge I had was different from all the other surges because it came with this incredible pressure to push.”
It was now around 2.25pm, shiko did not think that the time for pushing had arrived since she had only been experiencing labor for an hour only. This shocked her and so she curled over.
Rama came in and dropped everything seeing the wife in a bad state. He then poured one more bucket and shiko got into the pool. It was 2.30PM.
Rama wanted to call the midwife again but shiko refused saying they will have to do the delivery by themselves. She then held her hand, comforting and encouraging her as she pushed.
Nadia Mukami is a spectacular Kenyan songstress, songwriter, singer, vocalist, and performing artist. She has been a poet since high school, hence the poetry in her songs. She combines the poetry with contemporary Afropop presenting it a sleek urban flow. Full Nadia Mukami Biography Below, continue reading.
Nadia Mukami Real Name
Nadia’s full name is Nadia Mukami Mwendo and she’s previously known as Nadia Xclusive.
Nadia Mukami Age
She was born on November 9th, 1996 in Pumwani hospital in Nairobi. She is 24 years old as of the year 2020. She is born in a family of five.
Nadia Mukami Education
Nadia Mukami attended Kari Primary School along Mombasa-Nairobi highway where she sat for her KCPE exams in the year 2009 then later got approved to Mount Laverna School in Kasarani, Nairobi where she attained a B+ (mean grade) which achieved her an admission to Maseno University to pursue a degree in BBA Finance option.
Nadia Mukami Family Background
Speaking about her family history, much has not been uncovered to the public. According to our deep findings, the Kenyan songstress, singer, vocalist, and performing artist was born and raised in Pumwani to a family of four other singers. When she began out, her parents were distrustful about her decision to seek a music career.
Thankfully, her collection of releases did considerably great in the media, promptly making her triumphant and a favorite among music fans. This won her parent’s approval. She says: “When I began singing, my parents, particularly my dad, we’re disinclined to allow me to seek a career in music. It was till they witnessed me on TV that they resolved to give it a chance and now they are one of my greatest supporters.”
Nadia Mukami Music History
Nadia commenced her music career when she was 18 years after turnabout from poetry and writing. She picked motivation from her father who listened to Taarab music selections, as well as music from Tanzanian songstress Ray C. Nadia took up music professionally in 2015 when she wrote and released her single “Barua Ya Siri” yet still in Maseno University.
Her breakthrough single “Kesi” gained extensive airplay and got her an opportunity to perform beside Kenya’s most prominent stars at countrywide platforms like Blaze by Safaricom (Kisumu), The Nile Festival, and The Luo Festival, among others. A year later, she rose as the winner on KTN’s Kipawa Show and went up to the finals of the Jenga Talanta show, a true manifestation of her skyrocketing star power. Two years into her career, Nadia got her first signing with record label Hailemind Entertainment and has since released several great projects under the new management.
Nadia Mukami Boyfriend
Have you been querying who is Nadia dating, it appears that the musician loves living her life off from the public eye consequently making her private. Nadia Mukami is rumored to have dated Arrow Bwoy but she came out to dismiss those allegations. She, nonetheless, acknowledges having written the Songs African Lover and Yule Yule for the very guy.
Four Hidden Facts about Nadia Mukami
According to Coke Studio below are the four not known facts about Nadia Mukami:
Quick rising Kenyan songstress Nadia Mukami rose to popularity following the monstrous achievement of her hit melodies “Yule”, “African Lover” and “Si Rahisi”. Since 2015 she has dazzled Kenyan music fans with her solid, sultry voice and infectious verses. In 2019, she will make her presentation on Coke Studio Africa, highlighting on the show’s Big Break portion, combined close by Tanzanian R&B sensation Jux and Mozambican artist Shellsy Baronet. Nadia raises to speed on her melodic voyage and desires…
Taarab Music “I’d state my affection for music began back when I was youthful, tuning in to my dad’s gathering of Taarab music. In any case, it’s performers, for example, Ray C and Sanaipei Tande who truly roused me to begin and seek after a vocation in music,” said Nadia, who attributes her songwriting aptitudes to an early introduction to a blend of classes, on account of her father.
How I Got My Parents Attention: When Nadia began, her folks were incredulous about her decision to seek after a music profession. Fortunately, her arrangement of discharges did very well in the media, rapidly making her fruitful and dear among music fans. This won her parent’s esteem. She says: “When I began singing, my folks, particularly my father, were reluctant to enable me to seek after a vocation in music. It was until they saw me on TV that they chose to give it a shot and now they are one of my greatest supporters.”
Lessons from Coke Studio Africa. As a youthful craftsman, there are numerous difficulties you face when beginning in the music business however Nadia is quick to gain from each challenge and opportunity displayed her way.”It’s difficult beginning yet I am appreciative that in the brief time I’ve been on the scene, significant entryways have just opened. It’s dreamlike that I have sung about Juma Jux and Vanessa Mdee in my melody “African Lover” and now I get the opportunity to work with Jux on Coke Studio Africa! The entire Coke Studio experience has instructed me that quality and control are significant components in everything that you do.
“If I wasn’t a performer I would be a writer or journalist from the days she was in High School, Nadia used to compose news briefs and read them out to the entire school. In Campus, she facilitated a show called ‘Saturday Hip-Hop Count’ on their Campus Radio, Equator FM. She states: “I would likely have been a columnist in a different universe.”
You can tell from Nadia’s expressive verses that she’s likewise an artist, and this is the place it started: “I began by doing execution verse while in Campus, that clarifies the beautiful rhymes in the vast majority of my songs.”All eyes on Nadia as she speaks to Kenya on “Coke Studio Africa 2019” on the rising specialist’s portion labeled “Big Break”. In the past season, “Coke Studio Africa 2017”, The Band BeCa were highlighted on the portion.
She was born on 15th March in 1989 in kajiado country.
Family.
Betty is a daughter of a single mother. Her parents separated when she was young,however his dad would visit occasionally. Betty is the sister to Mercy kyalo,Gloria kyalo and Brian kyalo.
Education.
Betty kyalo went to olerai primary school and Uhuru gardens primary school.
For her secondary education she went to kangundo Girls high school.
Betty enrolled for a mass communication degree at Daystar University.
Marriage.
Betty kyalo got married to Dennis okari whom they were blessed with a daughter called Ivanna okari.Betty later filled a divorce. Currently Betty is a single mum.
Career.
She started her career in Kenya television world where she hosted Prime time news on KTN.Betty left Kenya television Network for K24 .
Currently Betty is a news anchor at K24.
Salary.
Betty kyalo is mentioned to have a salary of sh 180,000-sh 300,000.
Awards.
In 2018,Betty won the media personality Award at OLX social media Awards
Business
Betty Kyallo is the CEO and Founder of Flair By Betty, AfterShave and BK Closet a cloth line she launched in 2021.
In 2018, Betty’s Flair by Betty won the Best Luxurious Beauty Parlour award, at Pwani Fashion Week Awards.
Awards
In 2020 Betty was crowned as the TV/Online Influencer of the Year at the Inaugural 2020 Africa Digital Influencer Awards (ADIA).
In the same year, the TV girl was named among 100 Most Influential Young Africans by Africa Youth Awards in collaboration with Avance Media.
In 2018, Ms Kyallo was voted as the Journalist of the Year by Kenyans on Twitter (K0T), defeating opposition from KTN news reporter Timothy Otieno, The Star Digital Editor Oliver Mathenge and Marvin Gakuyi.
In 2017, SOMA named Betty Kyallo as the Media Personality of the Year.
In October 2020, Betty was named among top 200 most influential African women on Twitter.
In February, 2019, Media Personality Betty Kyallo was voted the most influential person in the media industry as per the ranking released by Avance Media.
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