DNA SUES BANK

Gospel musician DNA (Dennis Kaggia) has taken Kenya Commercial Bank to court over the use of the song 'Bankika Tu', in the bank's new Bankika account. According to DNA's lawyer, the promotion song in the advertisement is copied from DNA's hit song 'Banjuka'.
"They have used the same format to get more attention to the youth. They think artistes are weak and cannot fight for their rights, I will fight to the end, even if it seems like a David vs Goliath war," said DNA. No official communication has been issued by KCB so far on the case.

ANOTHER ARTISTE FEUDS WITH OGOPA

The boy has started breathing fire! That is gospel star Ringtone. Close sources to the musicians reveal that Ringtone has been issuing threats to Ogopa DJs, over the delay of his video release. Ringtone shot his video 'Twende Kanisani' with Ogopa Videos in March this year but he is still waiting for the video to be released. Before he went for his North Rift tour late last month, sources say that Ogopa's spokesman, Banda, kicked the musician out of the studio after he started making noise at all the producers in the stable over his video.
"We are not satisfied with the video so far, but we are working on it. We want Ringtone to get the best," said Banda. But Ringtone claims that the stable is delaying his video intentionally, despite paying them the full amount of video fees.
"They promised it will be done in less than a month...it's four months now. What explanations do they have?" asked Ringtone. Other musicians with the same issues with Ogopa include Nikki, Kingsting, Netto, Makadem, Mr Prime, among others.

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JULIANI FIRES TOUR DJ

He is one of the best lyricists in Kenya right now and musically, he's doing very well. But is this too big for Julius Owino, better known as Juliani? Is showbiz getting into his head? Apparently, the rapper has fired his performance DJ and stage manager, DJ Viq, who is also a former Mr Kenya title holder. Also fired is his publicity manager, Jean Marc, who has been handling local publicity for former child soldier and sudanese artiste Emmanuel Jal, now based in London. According to sources close to ShowbizTu, Viq is now hunting for a post at Blackstar Entertainment. Contacted, he confirmed the reports saying that he is no longer working with Juliani but pursuing other artistes.
"I'm doing stuff with Nameless now, but will be joining Blackstar too," he said.

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IRATE SHOWBIZ PRESIDENT

Uganda's showbiz is not about to cool down any soon.Last weekend,Bebe Cool was shot by police constables and is still nursing injuries at Nsambya hospital. Same day of his shooting,Bobi Wine was involved in a scuffle with an army officer at a Kampala night club. The slum president was on Wednesday(03.02.2010) accompanied by several artistes causing a stampede at the Police station. Bobi Wine's scuffle took place at CHOGM Pub in Kabalagala, several minutes after his concert. Bobi Wine was however, released on Police bond after recording a statement at Kabalagala Police Station in connection with an assault complaint lodged against him by the escort of the Makindye deputy RDC, Cpl. Muhammad Wasswa. According to the Police reports, Bobi Wine assaulted the soldier who attempted to stop him and his group members from smoking marijuana in public. Bobi spent about 30 minutes recording a statement and had to wait for about an hour for the Deputy Police Commandant, Charles Walugembe, to grant him bond. He reports back on February 10. Police declined to release his Manager's car that they're holding at the station.

ENGAGED TPF2 CONTESTANT MEETS ONLINE BOO
The Mombasa roots back -up vocalist has been having a quiet time with her soon to be British hubby who flew down to the Kenyan Coast last weekend. Christine Ogola was spotted by DRUM leaving Bella Vista club Sunday afternoon hand in hand as she held the white man close. And confidently she introduced the man who resembled movie star Brad Pitt to DRUM. ''Meet my fiancee Mike whom i expect to exchange vows with soon,'she introduced the man. Christine and Mike are believed to have met online and the two held a low key engagement party in Mombasa sometime back. Mike,who is a British citizen is expected to walk away with former TPF1 contestant next month and the couple are busy planning.

FANS TO DECIDE ARTISTES IN R.KELLY UG CONCERT

It will all depend on the fans and customers of Zain Uganda on which amongst their local stars they would like to perform during the R.Kelly Uganda concert.In the run-up to the concert, Zain has put up a promotion in which customers will decide which local artistes will perform alongside R.Kelly from a pool of 12 that includes Chameleone, Bebe Cool, GNL Zamba, Radio and Weasle, Iryn Namubiru, Peter Miles, Aziz Azion, Grace Nakimera, Lady Mariam, Toniks, Cindy and The Obsessions. R. Kelly is slated to perform in the ''I Believe Concert'' at the Lugogo Cricket Oval on January 29, 2010, courtesy of telecom giants Zain. Organisers Zain reckon the concert will be the biggest and best ever extravaganza in Uganda. The Marketing director, Caesar Mloka, says it will be an opportunity to take entertainment to a whole new level. ''R.Kelly is a super star that attracts to many age groups and we expect to set records,''she told the media. Over 40,000 fans are expected, including those from other East African countries. American R&B and soul singer-songwriter will perform in Kampala for a show scheduled to take place at Lugogo Cricket Oval on January 29. R.Kelly has been rumored to be be the next big attraction in Uganda but it was still under wraps until we landed on the exclusive. Zain Uganda is bringing the R&B superstar as part of promotion for their new product to be launched very soon. The campaign has already started with teasers in the newspapers where people can win airtime of up to Kshs2,000 by guessing the artiste coming. The telecommunication company are expecting that the American star will rewrite history as far as concerts in Ugandan are concerned. UK reggae group UB40 and reggae singer Lucky Dube are on record as having attracted the largest crowds as far as concerts are concerned

R.KELLY TO ROCK UG
American R&B and soul singer-songwriter will perform in Kampala for a show scheduled to take place at Lugogo Cricket Oval on January 29. R.Kelly has been rumored to be be the next big attraction in Uganda but it was still under wraps until we landed on the exclusive. And inside sources at Zain Uganda revealed that the telecommunication company was the main sponsor of the concert. ''He is coming courtesy of Zain Uganda as part of promotion for their new product to be launched very soon. The campaign has already started with teasers in the newspapers where people can win airtime of up to Kshs2,000 by guessing the artiste coming,''added the source. The telecommunication company are expecting that the American star will rewrite history as far as concerts in Ugandan are concerned. UK reggae group UB40 and reggae singer Lucky Dube are on record as having attracted the largest crowds as far as concerts are concerned.