Stories
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Are you happy?
The wild thing about life is we somehow believe that all the things ‘meant’ to make us happier are external. When we feel unhappy we are told to; meet up with some friends, go on a road trip, go to a new restaurant and try a new meal, go to the gym… then the world presents a situation where you can’t escape to find this happiness. A pandemic meant limited movement and erasing everything we thought was normal. Now you can’t do all the things that are meant to make you happier. You have to sit in a house by yourself or with some people you share a blood line…
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Irene Ng’endo – Miss Africa 2020
This week’s feature is on the reigning Miss Africa. We had a chat about the pageantry world, her experience in her role and the dreams she has for Africa. Get to know her a bit more in these 15 questions. Go ahead and dive in… 1. Who is Irene Ng’endo? Irene is the reigning Miss Africa 2020, thank you very much (haha). She is an International Model based in Kenya. I have walked high fashion runways here in Kenya by Darling Kenya, Ajuma Limited and Samantha bridal among others. I ventured into the pageantry side of modeling late 2018 where I won Miss Jkuat. I went ahead to represent my…
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Valentine Ayuko Mathenge – Writer and YouTuber
This week’s feature is yet another recommendation and someone I’ve come to really respect their content and hustle. Valentine’s platform is a positive one which she uses to share the word of God while not shoving it in your face, makes sense? Read it for yourself… 1. In your bio you share, ‘influencing you to think for yourself’ why is this essential for people who follow you? Wow, someone has really been stalking me huh? JK! Well this tagline came up from me not wanting to be referred to as an influencer. However earlier on this year I began noticing that people follow whoever I highlight on my stories, people…
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Anastasia Ng’ang’a – Entrepreneur and Digital Content Creator
This week’s feature is a recommended personality who shares nothing but great vibes and a pure heart. I am very happy to have interacted with a business mogul in the making who shares a sounding love for Christ. 1. Who is Anastasia Ng’ang’a? I describe myself as a warrior. A warrior is said to be confident, strong, aggressive, disciplined, very active and brave. Most importantly, Anastasia is a God fearing young woman. 2. You have always been unashamed in sharing how God is impactful in your life on Social Media, why is this important to you? I lived a very crazy lifestyle. I was always the life of the party…
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Muthoni Drummer Queen – CTA 101
‘Own yours’ words that Muthoni Drummer Queen said that have changed my life from episode 13 of the CTA docuseries. ‘If you go through ten years and no one ever gives you money are you still saying you won’t do your gig? If you won’t do your gig it means that you are operating at the wrong scale. This is exactly what I need because this week I was monitoring my insights on one of my social platforms and realized I was losing just as many followers as I had gained. I was ranting about it because as a creative for years you feel like your audience is betraying you…
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Esther Kazungu – Content Creator
This week we’re speaking to a familiar face, Esther Kazungu who has made us laugh and think on deeper issues. She was recommended for this segment and here is how our chat went. 1. What is your ‘why’ when it comes to content creation? When I started out I just wanted to make people laugh, but as I grew into the person I am today went by I realized there’s a need to educate young people about so much that’s happening in our country. I also aim to encourage people who are going through certain phases in life thinking they are in it alone. That’s as far as my Instagram,…
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Emma Cheruto – Musician and Architect
I met Emma in 2015 while we were auditioning for Spellcast Media at Anniversary Towers. She asked me to sing something and the shy couldn’t, five years later she has an album out and is making moves and I am so happy for a sister! We had a small chat and here’s how it went. 1. Did you always know you would be in music scene? No, not at all. I always thought I’d be a fine artist or an illustrator. My mum studied fine art in uni and it was really intriguing seeing her art all over the house. Things changed for me when I went to high school.…
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Maxine Wabosha – Content Creator, International Youth Day 2020
Wabosha is without a doubt the most relatable influencer in Kenya. I got to interact with her back in the day at Spellcast Media before she joined the YouTube space and her kindness and humility is renown. She has always been there to open doors for so may upcoming creators and makes a perfect fit to celebrate International Youth Day on its 20th anniversary. I shared a couple of questions from here and there and this is how it unfolded: 1. What did you least expect when you started your YouTube channel? How many people would recognize me from watching my YouTube videos. First of all, I didn’t expect the…
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Always tell the truth – Kabi’s diary
Part one here *** “I have my big sister’s baby shower can’t make it” I blurted out without much thought. He went silent, probably thinking of a plan B “Oh babe, no, don’t be like that, I know Njoki’s baby shower is on the 26th hun, I saw the poster on IG, next weekend is the 19th. Come on Jaber, I need you there, we can talk and have a great weekend. -(major cringe) Why did I say that! I rub my temples to relax, ‘always tell the truth’ I could hear mum say and what does he mean need? “Look Odera, you’re a nice guy and we aren’t exclusive…
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Always keep your options open – Kabi’s diary
‘So,’ Shiru asked as she downed the last of her Beefeater, ‘do you think you’ll do it?’ The rest of the ladies looked at me, some with pity because they think I’m a goody two shoes and wouldn’t dare, others excited for because I just might, it was the usual Friday hangout with babes from the office, it had been a rough week and this meant we would probably be out all night having a good time and spend all weekend regretting it. Before I could think of what to say, Naya was back with 6 glasses and shouted SHOTS! And all was forgotten… for now. *** I recoiled in…
