GHANA’S BLACK STARS SHOOT ADVERT IN KENYA

Ghana’s national football team, The Black Stars, spent the final hours of their five day training camp in Kenya taking shots of a different kind last week. It was lights, camera and action as the legendary football icons went through the paces, recording a series of promotional advertisements for the Guinness Football Challenge Television Game Show on the grounds of the Windsor Golf & Country Club.



The Guinness Football Challenge is a first of its kind reality game show that gives football lovers a unique opportunity to showcase their football skills and knowledge in a competitive framework that rewards excellent performance. The game show first debuted in Kenya last year, and is scheduled to launch in Ghana next month.
Speaking at the filming session, Kenya Breweries Marketing Manager for Partner Brands Kenneth Kareithi said that Guinness would continue to focus on football as a platform for engaging with consumers. “Over the years Guinness has cultivated a rich relationship with football lovers across the continent, through strategic broadcast sponsorships and unique platforms like the Guinness Football Challenge”.



Guinness association with football has in recent years been propelled by the appointment of football icons Michael Essien, Samwel Eto’o and Jay Jay Okocha as Guinness Brand Ambassadors. Guinness is also a beverage sponsor of the Black Stars, which had pitched tent in Kenya last week, ahead of their scheduled 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Congo’s national team, the Red Devils.

GHANA’S BLACK STARS SHOOT ADVERT IN KENYA

Ghana’s national football team, The Black Stars, spent the final hours of their five day training camp in Kenya taking shots of a different kind last week. It was lights, camera and action as the legendary football icons went through the paces, recording a series of promotional advertisements for the Guinness Football Challenge Television Game Show on the grounds of the Windsor Golf & Country Club.



The Guinness Football Challenge is a first of its kind reality game show that gives football lovers a unique opportunity to showcase their football skills and knowledge in a competitive framework that rewards excellent performance. The game show first debuted in Kenya last year, and is scheduled to launch in Ghana next month.
Speaking at the filming session, Kenya Breweries Marketing Manager for Partner Brands Kenneth Kareithi said that Guinness would continue to focus on football as a platform for engaging with consumers. “Over the years Guinness has cultivated a rich relationship with football lovers across the continent, through strategic broadcast sponsorships and unique platforms like the Guinness Football Challenge”.



Guinness association with football has in recent years been propelled by the appointment of football icons Michael Essien, Samwel Eto’o and Jay Jay Okocha as Guinness Brand Ambassadors. Guinness is also a beverage sponsor of the Black Stars, which had pitched tent in Kenya last week, ahead of their scheduled 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Congo’s national team, the Red Devils.

CNN PROVIDES GLOBAL MULTI PLATFORM COVERAGE OF ROYAL WEDDING

CNN will air the biggest royal wedding event since HRH Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer, from the ceremonial to the personal, from what happens at Westminster Abbey to reaction from around the world, to its global audiences across its multimedia platforms.
On the day of the wedding, Friday 29 April, CNN’s live programming will be anchored by Piers Morgan, Richard Quest, Anderson Cooper, Kiran Chetry and special contributor Cat Deeley, across CNN / US and CNN International.



The wedding ceremony itself commences at 1100 BST, and CNN guarantees viewers a front row seat to all the excitement with up-to-the-minute news updates and stories surrounding the big day.
CNN will live stream various aspects of the day’s events on CNN.com, including views from inside the Abbey as well as the parade, via the CNN Apps for Apple iPhone and iPod touch, iPad and Android tablet.
In the lead up to the big day, Piers Morgan and Anderson Cooper will anchor their nightly programmes from London. CNN will also broadcast a documentary on Kate Middleton presented by Soledad O’Brien, as well as weekend special programmes from Richard Quest, among others.






Highlights of CNN’s Royal Wedding coverage includes:
From Saturday 2 April, at 1400 BST Richard Quest hosts four half-hour special programmes throughout the month, ‘A Royal Wedding: The Marriage of William and Catherine’ which air Saturdays at 1400 and 2100 BST, and Sundays at 0500 BST.
‘The Woman Who Would Be Queen’ is a documentary looking at the life of Kate Middleton, the woman who will someday become Queen of the United Kingdom. Presented by anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien, the programme features Jules Knight, close friend of the couple from the origins of their fairytale romance during their university days at St. Andrews, and Arthur Edwards, longtime royal photographer, who has chronicled the princes' entire lives during his 30-year career at The Sun newspaper. Edwards has captured the princes’ childhoods, how they’ve coped with the tragic loss of their mother, and their transition into manhood. The documentary also explores the ways in which the future King and Queen have honoured the life and legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales.
‘The Woman Who Would Be Queen’ airs on Saturday 30 April at 1400 and 2100 BST, Sunday 1 May at 1000 BST.



Tuesday 26 April – Saturday 30 April Piers Morgan will broadcast his nightly show, ‘Piers Morgan Tonight’ at 0200 BST live from London with a mix of topical guests and newsmakers, airing on both CNN US and CNN International.
Additionally, CNN International will feature live programming from landmark locations across the capital with Richard Quest for ‘Quest Means Business’ at 1900 BST nightly and ‘Connect the World’ at 2100 BST with Becky Anderson.



“Calling upon their years of interviews with the Royal Family, Piers and Richard will share their knowledge and insights across CNN. Along with CNN’s user-generated community of iReporters, CNN is uniquely positioned to share a first-hand account of the Royal Wedding across our networks and platforms,” said Tony Maddox, executive vice president and managing director of newsgathering for CNN Worldwide.

CNN PROVIDES GLOBAL MULTI PLATFORM COVERAGE OF ROYAL WEDDING

CNN will air the biggest royal wedding event since HRH Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer, from the ceremonial to the personal, from what happens at Westminster Abbey to reaction from around the world, to its global audiences across its multimedia platforms.
On the day of the wedding, Friday 29 April, CNN’s live programming will be anchored by Piers Morgan, Richard Quest, Anderson Cooper, Kiran Chetry and special contributor Cat Deeley, across CNN / US and CNN International.



The wedding ceremony itself commences at 1100 BST, and CNN guarantees viewers a front row seat to all the excitement with up-to-the-minute news updates and stories surrounding the big day.
CNN will live stream various aspects of the day’s events on CNN.com, including views from inside the Abbey as well as the parade, via the CNN Apps for Apple iPhone and iPod touch, iPad and Android tablet.
In the lead up to the big day, Piers Morgan and Anderson Cooper will anchor their nightly programmes from London. CNN will also broadcast a documentary on Kate Middleton presented by Soledad O’Brien, as well as weekend special programmes from Richard Quest, among others.






Highlights of CNN’s Royal Wedding coverage includes:
From Saturday 2 April, at 1400 BST Richard Quest hosts four half-hour special programmes throughout the month, ‘A Royal Wedding: The Marriage of William and Catherine’ which air Saturdays at 1400 and 2100 BST, and Sundays at 0500 BST.
‘The Woman Who Would Be Queen’ is a documentary looking at the life of Kate Middleton, the woman who will someday become Queen of the United Kingdom. Presented by anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien, the programme features Jules Knight, close friend of the couple from the origins of their fairytale romance during their university days at St. Andrews, and Arthur Edwards, longtime royal photographer, who has chronicled the princes' entire lives during his 30-year career at The Sun newspaper. Edwards has captured the princes’ childhoods, how they’ve coped with the tragic loss of their mother, and their transition into manhood. The documentary also explores the ways in which the future King and Queen have honoured the life and legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales.
‘The Woman Who Would Be Queen’ airs on Saturday 30 April at 1400 and 2100 BST, Sunday 1 May at 1000 BST.



Tuesday 26 April – Saturday 30 April Piers Morgan will broadcast his nightly show, ‘Piers Morgan Tonight’ at 0200 BST live from London with a mix of topical guests and newsmakers, airing on both CNN US and CNN International.
Additionally, CNN International will feature live programming from landmark locations across the capital with Richard Quest for ‘Quest Means Business’ at 1900 BST nightly and ‘Connect the World’ at 2100 BST with Becky Anderson.



“Calling upon their years of interviews with the Royal Family, Piers and Richard will share their knowledge and insights across CNN. Along with CNN’s user-generated community of iReporters, CNN is uniquely positioned to share a first-hand account of the Royal Wedding across our networks and platforms,” said Tony Maddox, executive vice president and managing director of newsgathering for CNN Worldwide.

MIKE TYSON, SARA PALIN AND ZIGGY ON DICOVERY

Discovery Networks and DStv were in Nairobi to announce there sizzling new line up of stand-out, awe-inspiring content from across the Discovery portfolio.
At the event hosted at the Tribe Hotel, Discovery Networks announced ambitious plans to
showcase the very best in global factual entertainment to DStv subscribers in East
Africa across its channels Discovery Channel, Discovery World, Discovery HD Showcase and Animal Planet.
“We’re delighted to be here with DStv in Kenya, for our first ever East African event, to share our top line-up of brand new shows. We’re certain that they are going to be a big hit with DStv viewers across Africa” said Paul Welling, VP Head of Channels, Discovery Networks CEEMEA.
Since moving to DStv’s entertainment section last year, Discovery Channel has successfully cemented itself as the #1 factual entertainment channel in Africa and over the last 12 months the #1 factual channel in Kenya’
The channel will build on this reputation through its trademark mix of compelling, high quality content including exclusive behind-the-scenes look at high profile politician Sarah Palin’s life in Sarah Palin’s Alaska and the fascinating and little known side of Mike Tyson and his love for breeding pigeons in Taking on Tyson.
In September Discovery has teamed up with Steven Spielberg to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 World Trade Centre attacks with a special documentarycalled The Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero.



Aletta Alberts, Head of Content at MultiChoice, says Discovery’s expanded portfolio on DStv in Africa bears testament to the strength of the relationship between MultiChoice and Discovery Networks on the continent. “This reflects the partnership we have built with Discovery Networks – one we expect to continue for years to come as we find new ways, together, to entertain our African audiences. It’s a fantastic occasion to have Discovery Networks presenting its first-ever programming showcase in Kenya. I’m sure viewers are going to love the exciting programming line-up the network has in store across its portfolio for the rest of the year,” she said.



Discovery World and Animal Planet will broadcast a compelling collection of new shows including Joanna Lumley’s Nile, Marley Africa Road Trip featuring Ziggy, son of legendary Bob Marley and Wild Africa Month which goes deep into the heart of the continent and explores the mysteries and beauty of Africa.

MIKE TYSON, SARA PALIN AND ZIGGY ON DICOVERY

Discovery Networks and DStv were in Nairobi to announce there sizzling new line up of stand-out, awe-inspiring content from across the Discovery portfolio.
At the event hosted at the Tribe Hotel, Discovery Networks announced ambitious plans to
showcase the very best in global factual entertainment to DStv subscribers in East
Africa across its channels Discovery Channel, Discovery World, Discovery HD Showcase and Animal Planet.
“We’re delighted to be here with DStv in Kenya, for our first ever East African event, to share our top line-up of brand new shows. We’re certain that they are going to be a big hit with DStv viewers across Africa” said Paul Welling, VP Head of Channels, Discovery Networks CEEMEA.
Since moving to DStv’s entertainment section last year, Discovery Channel has successfully cemented itself as the #1 factual entertainment channel in Africa and over the last 12 months the #1 factual channel in Kenya’
The channel will build on this reputation through its trademark mix of compelling, high quality content including exclusive behind-the-scenes look at high profile politician Sarah Palin’s life in Sarah Palin’s Alaska and the fascinating and little known side of Mike Tyson and his love for breeding pigeons in Taking on Tyson.
In September Discovery has teamed up with Steven Spielberg to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 World Trade Centre attacks with a special documentarycalled The Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero.



Aletta Alberts, Head of Content at MultiChoice, says Discovery’s expanded portfolio on DStv in Africa bears testament to the strength of the relationship between MultiChoice and Discovery Networks on the continent. “This reflects the partnership we have built with Discovery Networks – one we expect to continue for years to come as we find new ways, together, to entertain our African audiences. It’s a fantastic occasion to have Discovery Networks presenting its first-ever programming showcase in Kenya. I’m sure viewers are going to love the exciting programming line-up the network has in store across its portfolio for the rest of the year,” she said.



Discovery World and Animal Planet will broadcast a compelling collection of new shows including Joanna Lumley’s Nile, Marley Africa Road Trip featuring Ziggy, son of legendary Bob Marley and Wild Africa Month which goes deep into the heart of the continent and explores the mysteries and beauty of Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA'S THANDISWA MADZWAI FOR BLANKETS AND WINE IN NAIROBI

South African Afro-Jazz artiste, Thandiswa Mazwai will headline the 24th edition of the Blankets and Wine Concert sponsored by KCB Advantage banking, due to be held on April 3, at Mamba Village-Leisure garden in Karen-Nairobi.
Other artistes slated to perform alongside the South African songstress include local based afro-fusion stars, Lulu, Harry Kimani, and the energetic Makadem.
Curated by Muthoni Ndonga, “The Drummer Queen”, Blankets & Wine is East Africa's premier music experience designed to showcase outstanding musicians in the emerging genres of afro-based music. Every first Sunday of the month the event features three or four outstanding afro-music bands that range from afro soul, afro-fusion, afro-jazz, ethnic, and other genres.
The bank has taken up full sponsorship of the 2011 Blankets & Wine series at a total cost of Kshs 4.5 million. This includes this year’s inaugural event featuring Thandiswa Mazwai, the 5th June sophomore event featuring either LIRA or Zamajobe as the star artistes, the 4th of September event featuring either Oliver Mtukudzi from Zimbwabwe or ASA from Nigeria, and finally the show stopper of the series featuring the indefatigable Hugh Masekela slated for either 27th November or 18th December.



Speaking at Kencom House, KCB Deputy CEO – Group Business, Peter Munyiri, said apart from creating a direct connection between Advantage banking and its target market, this sponsorship, is aimed at nurturing and promoting local talent in an effort to economically and socially empower them.
“Our sponsorship of Blankets and Wine is meant to nurture upcoming Kenyan artistes who specialise in the afro-centric genre of music. Being a Kenyan company, we want to support Muthoni Ndonga, in her efforts of providing an alternative platform, for showcasing the best in Kenyan music but we also want to take it to the next level,” said Munyiri.

He added: “We wish to play our part in creating a Kenyan music industry that is rich in diversity. We also want to play our role in exposing artistes, so that they can earn a decent living, not just pride and fame.”

Hailed as the new generation's Miriam Makeba, Mazwai’s Sophmore album –Ibokwe, went gold within six weeks of its release in South Africa.
After working with Bongo Maffin for 8 years and after 6 award-winning albums, Thandiswa begun work on a solo project - Zabalaza. Zabalaza is a work that elegantly fuses various musical genres, showcases her renowned artistic and musical capabilities, a talent which transcends borders and music genres.
Lulu is a recent addition to the dynamic afro-fusion scene. Paying homage to the coastal city he grew up in his melodic voice and effortless guitar skills creates a world so engaging that takes the audience on a magical journey.



Harry Kiman's fine voice, sincere lyrics and excellent guitar skills set him apart from the rest. Exploring a broad spectrum of issues, Harry effortlessly fuses African soul, rhumba and RnB. Having been through the hustle, here is a young musician with immense talent but just lacking proper support. This self taught musician has nurtured his own unique style and has had hit singles like “Hiaya,” and “Desire” have made him a house hold name.



Makadem, also known as The Ohangla Man is of one Kenya’s most talented and promising performing artist. His command on stage, charisma and powerful vocal delivery, spiced with satire has made many describe him as Kenya’s own Fela Kuti. He has successfully fused different genres of music from Kenya, Africa and the world with his native Luo Benga music.