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  • Exclusive: Award Winning Sauti Sol release ‘Midnight Train’ Album

    Exclusive: Award Winning Sauti Sol release ‘Midnight Train’ Album

    East Africa: Multi -Award winning group Sauti Sol return with their fifth studio album, MIDNIGHT TRAIN, released today on Universal Music Africa. The 13 track album takes you through the journey of life, embracing the trials and tribulations that come with it.

    The title track “Midnight Train”, produced by Andre Harris (Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Jill Scott), is a representation of their never -say-die attitude. The song is about their hustle and the effort they have put into their career, burning the midnight oil.

    “We have had an amazing journey so far and it’s like an ever moving train. Each time we make it to a destination we realize the road doesn’t stop there. We continue to better ourselves and look forward to bringing our fans along with us as we grow, says member Chimano.

    With many accolades, awards and global recognition, Sauti Sol has been soaring high, offering 4 critically acclaimed singles ahead of the album’s release. The release of the rhythmic love jam “Suzanna” set the stage for the album.  “Disco Matanga” featuring Sho Madjozi and Black Motion enticed fans as the lead song from Netflix’s Queen Sono and the uplifting “Brighter Days,” featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir, gave hope at the beginning of the world pandemic. The recent release “Insecure” explores the fear and insecurity that lies deep within. Listen Here:

    Singing in Swahili, Luhya, Luo and English, Sauti Sol prides themselves on storytelling as an East African tradition that permeates music from that region and this is what has kept them relevant with audiences across the world and earned them so many accolades along the way.

    MIDNIGHT TRAIN Track list:

    1. Intro
    2. Midnight Train
    3. Insecure
    4. Feel My Love
    5. Brighter Days ft. Soweto Gospel Choir
    6. Nenda Lote
    7. Suzanna
    8. Set Me Free (Interlude)
    9. My Everything ft. India Arie
    10. Wake Up ft. Mortimer
    11. Sober
    12. Rhumba Japani ft. Kaskazini, Bensoul, Xenia, Nviiri the Storyteller, Okello Max, NHP
    13. Disco Matanga (Yambakhana) ft. Black Motion & Sho Madjozi
  • New Media Conference Launches in Nairobi Friday (29th September) & Hosts Google Country Manager ‘Charles Murito’as Keynote Speaker

    New Media Conference Launches in Nairobi Friday (29th September) & Hosts Google Country Manager ‘Charles Murito’as Keynote Speaker

    The inaugural edition of the New Media Conference in East Africa officially launched on Friday (29th September) at the Michael Joseph Safaricom Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference which was a collaboration between two of Africa’s leaders in digital marketing Olorisupergal and Anyiko PR, drew key leaders in Kenya’s digital space under the theme: “Driving Kenya’s Socio-Economic Transformation through New Media.”

    Speaking while giving a key note speech at the launch of the conference, Google Country Manager, Kenya & Strategic Telco Partnerships Lead, Africa: Charles Murito gave his insight: “76% of 2.5million search queries happen on mobile phones daily, in the last 60 secs 77,000 purchases have been made online, 300 hours of video uploaded on YouTube,” adding “you need to innovate grow and use the free platforms to equip yourselves.”

    The conference attracted key professionals in the business of entertainment, branding and tourism alongside media personalities, bloggers and university students – all keen to use the new media to change the narrative on social issues affecting the society. With three panel sessions and a Masterclass session the speakers discussed key topics: The Impact of New Media on Elections, Policies & Governance, Re-selling Kenya to the World through Tourism and Building a Profitable Global/Personal Brand from scratch.

    The first panel included James Smart and Marvin Tumbo; hosts of leading political talk show – Afro Politico Show and One FM radio presenter – Cate Rira. During the panel discussion, James Smart said, “Failure of journalism is failing to look at social media as a source of information and hopefully as the political season comes to an end Journalism will re- educate itself.”

    Speaking on “Re-selling Kenya to the World through Tourism”, Group Managing Director of Sun Africa Hotels, Mohammed Hersi said, “Kenya is the heart of Africa. It only takes an average 4 hours to either travel North or South of Africa. We need to identify what is specific and unique to sell tourism in Kenya, the best ambassadors we have are athletes and we need to celebrate them.”  The panel also included CEO of East Africa’s largest online restaurant guide Eat Out: Mikul Shah, Bonfire Adventures CEO Simon Kabu and was moderated by renowned events guru and COO of CateChris Limited, Chris Kirwa.

    The third panel on “Building a Profitable Global/Personal Brand from scratch” was handled by Cynthia Mwangi – Head of Radio Hot 96FM, Marek Fuchs –Manager Sauti Sol and Stephanie Obi- Nigerian Entrepreneur. The panelists explored on how the new media is enabling brands to rise and gain prominence in the social circles. This panel was moderated by the multi-faceted radio presenter, event organiser & online TV host on What’s Good Live, Shiro LeHero and Fundi Frank.

    The conference also included a master class session on “What is Digital Marketing for your business?” with Tilo Ponder, CEO and Co-Founder of What’s Good Networks as the session’s facilitator. Speaking at the conference, Tilo challenged the audience to: “Find people who find your content important and give it to them to build your audience.” The Session also featured the founder of Mums Village – Isis Nyong’o Madison and the Business Development Head, Fuzu – Robert Kimani.

    The conference sparked conversations that enlightened key stakeholders in media, entertainment and business regarding developments in the digital space on how to maximize or stretch their capacity for more impact. The conversations held across industries touched on topics like Technology, Elections, Policy and Governance, Tourism, Entertainment, Healthcare, Agriculture and Payments.