. AVRIL TO STAR IN MTV DRAMA SERIES

Ogopa DJ artiste Avril has bagged a role in the second MTV drama series, Shuga that starts filming this week in Nairobi.
Avril who will play the role of a character called Miss B’have will be joined by other Kenyan personalities like Nick Ndeda (Angelo), Nancy Wanjiku (Baby), Brenda Wairimu (Dala), Edward Nyanaro (Rayban) and Ikubese Emmanuel - a.k.a. 9con - (Femi).
Meanwhile, Lupita Nyong’o, who played the pivotal character of Ayira in Shuga, returns on the other side of the camera as co-director alongside South African veteran Teboho Mahlatsi.
Also returning for the second series of Shuga are Sharon Olago (Violet), David Omwange (Skola), Nick Mutuma (Leo), Antony Mwangi (Kennedy) and Valerie Kimani (Sindi).
Other actors chosen at the public casting a few weeks ago are Christopher Otieno and Wairugi Mutero. Wairugi will be playing the role of Njoki (a party girl who loves to live in the moment) while Christopher will be cast as Slim, a small-time gangster.
Shuga: Love, Sex, Money is sponsored by MTV Base, The Staying Alive Foundation, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and The Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation (HFG).

EVE AND GAETANO LAND TUSKER PROJECT FAME JOBS

Media personalities Eve D'Souza and Gaetano will be the hosts for the new reality show dubbed Tusker All Stars that starts June 26.
The duo will be hosting the show that will see the reunion of the popular contestants chosen from the former Tusker Project Fame seasons.
The eight contestants shortlisted to be part of Tusker All Stars include Tusker Project Fame Season 3 winner Alpha Rwirangira from Rwanda, Kenya’sBernard Nganga popularly known as ‘Ngangalito’ and Patricia Kihoro. Tusker Project Fame Season 2’s Tanzanian heartthrob Hemedi Suleiman, his fellow country man Peter Msechu and Tusker Project Fame season 4 winner Davis Ntare also made the cut.
Tusker Project Fame Season 4’s Amileena Mwenesi and Tusker Project Fame season 3’s Caroline Nabulime, both known for their vocal range and dancing prowess, are the two other stars joining the Tusker All Stars. The show's finale is set on 14th August.
Running for eight weeks, the Tusker All Stars TV show will showcase the stars at their very best, performing as individuals and as groups. Their challenge is to entertain East Africa with riveting music acts each week while showcasing their star quality and versatility.

TUSKER ALL-STARS REALITY SHOW FOR TPF STARS

East African Breweries, through their flagship brand Tusker is set for another reality TV music show and a mega concert dubbed “Tusker All Stars.’
The "Tusker All Stars" TV show will reunite viewers with eight former Tusker Project Fame contestants competing for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share a stage with music greats Usher Raymond and Keri Hilson at the “Tusker All Stars Concert” scheduled for the Carnivore Grounds on 20th August 2011.
“The Tusker All Stars will represent a return to their African roots for the two international artists. It also marks a breaking of the glass ceiling for East Africa’s entertainment scene as our very own share a stage with some of the biggest names in global entertainment,” said EABL Group Marketing Director Debra Mallowah. “This for Tusker represents a continuous commitment towards supporting talent and live music.”
The selection of the past stars was based on popularity and career progression and they include Tusker Project Fame Season 3 winner Alpha Rwirangira from Rwanda, Kenya’s Bernard ‘Ngangalito’ Nganga and Patricia Kihoro.
Season 2’s drama king Hemedy Suleiman, his fellow country man Peter Msechu and Tusker Project Fame season 4 winner Davis Ntare also made the cut. Season 4’s Amileena Mwenesi and season 3’s Caroline Nabulime have also been selected. The show is set to debut on 26th June while the grand finale will be staged on 14th August.
Running for eight weeks, the "Tusker All Stars" show will showcase the stars at their very best, performing as individuals and as groups. Their challenge is to entertain East Africa with riveting music acts each week while showcasing their star quality and versatility.