KENYAN ARTISTES REMEMBER QUEEN JANE

Death surely unites and this time the showbiz fraternity in Nairobi gathered together to mourn the passing on of Benga star Queen Jane. At midday yesterday (01.07.2010), Kenyans For Change musicians observed a minute of silence in remembrance of Queen Jane.The once popular Benga musician died on Tuesday at St Mary's Hospital, Lang'ata. Some of the artistes who turned up included Achieng Abura, Nameless, Suzana Owiyo, Amani, Juliani, Avril, Nonini, Wyre, among others.

P-SQUARE FAIL TO WIN BET AWARD

African music fans were ecstatic when they learned that some of their top stars had been nominated for the BET Awards. Flying the flag for the Nigerian music industry were MI and P-Square.Last week, Peter & Paul Okoye of P-Square and MI sojourned from Lagos, Nigeria to the USA. MI stopped by New York where he met with the press and appeared on BET’s 106 & Park. P-Square held a press conference where they discussed their BET nomination and their US Tour which is kicking off this week.Then it was off to LA, the nominees thoroughly enjoyed their BET experience. There was a party held in their honour by BET & Anabel Mobile. Guests at the event included Anabel brand ambassador – Meagan Good, Talk show host – Wendy Williams alongside MI & P-Square. In addition, they participated in other BET social activities and got to meet many of the top Hip Hop acts including Drake.Finally, the big night! P-Square represented Nigeria in green outfits while MI kept it classic in a grey blazer paired with a black shirt and a pair of black stunners.The best international act award eventually went to the UK’s Dizzee Rascal who is coincidentally of Nigerian origin!All the same it was a fun night. An emotional Michael Jackson tribute by Chris Brown, showstopping performances by Kanye West, Eminem, Diddy, Nikki Minaj and a host of stars.

NYOTA: I LOVE MY PREGNANCY

Her Four months pregnancy seems to be doing her so much good. Nyota Ndogo is out and about,still entertaining and the diva is in no hurry to relax. She's been in and out of Mombasa,performing and doing projects. 'I cant relax now,it's still too early. I have to make enough bucks so that when I deliver,i dont go borrowing. I love my pregnancy,'she adds. The singer,who fell pregant early this year to a Nairobi PRO has been spending so much time with the father of her unborn child in Nairobi's Buruburu estate. Our sharp eyed snoops spotted her their and she looked happy.

LUCKY RETURNS ON AIR

He might have lost the Topic Comic TV contest but Paul Sirya is still running things. The witty comedian is back on air and this time on Sheki 106.6. Popularly known as Lucky, the pseudo-presenter hosts an exclusive comedy show and has been on air twice. He was the only Coastal comedian to make it to the finals of the NTV Top Comic show last year.  Lucky, who once worked at Baraka FM is back and promises fireworks. 'I will be doing real comedy...this time it's 100% jokes,'he said. Catch him live every Staurday as from 12midday to 2pm.

CHAMELEONE SUES GRACE

What everyone thought was a joke is turning out really ugly. Showbizxklusivs has learnt that Pearl's lead singer Jose Chameleone has sued Kawonawo star Grace Nakimera over unauthorized use of his pictures during her album launch. Grace Nakimera who launched her debut album mid last May this year had advertised Jose Chameleone as amongst the opening acts. Chameleone had ordered his lawyers to take further action towards Grace after she put his picture on her album launch posters without his consent. That was way back in April. But just last week news came out revealing that Chameleone's lawyers had filed a case at Mengo Magistrates Court asking for compensation and damages worth Kshs 4M. Our Kampala source told us, "If you thought it was a joke then the Bayuda singer is not one to joke around. He is demanding a vast sum of money and he is dead serious" Showbizxklusives will keep you posted on the proceedings.

REDSAN STILL HIRING WHEELS

Whereas his Ugandan peers like Chameleon ,Ragga Dee, Peter Miles and even Ghetto monster Bobi Wine are rolling in fuel guzzlers,Redsan is still hiring whips. And the dancehall musician Redsan lies at times. According to sources, Redsan hired a Range Rover Sport car he used at the Safaricom Sevens, held early this month. He went to Subru Motors,a Nairobi car hire company where our sources confirmed that he hired the monster wheel. Worse is the dancehall star bargained but the management refused to back down until he paid the full amount which was Kshs. 20000 ($300). So if you saw him in the wheels,know he just hired it.

COAST SHOWBIZ KINGS?

'Dual threat'...the new outfit between Quayside Media and Tabasam Records is arguably the most visible and active event outfit at the Coast. Dubbed 'The Revolution' the duet between the two has put in place the most urban and upmarket events at the Coast. And the future looks bright. Just recently,they hosted Pilsner Mfalme DJ winner Nelly,DJ Wesley and DJ Klash at the newly openned Club Rio's Calypso.