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Joyce Omondi
Joyce Omondi is a Kenyan gospel singer and media personality. Early life and education Omondi was born in Nairobi and where she studied before proceeding to Knox College in the United States from 2006 to 2010 where she majored in both Economics and Integrated International Studies. She was a Sophomore Senator and a Knox Ambassador while in college. She learnt to sing and play the piano, and started performing early in life at church gatherings in Woodley, Nairobi and later graduated to singing in the Church choir. In Knox College she was part of the Harambee Choir. Music career On returning to Kenya, Omondi released a series of gospel singles and collaborations including ''Conqueror'' and ''Kweli'' (English: "Truly"). Kweli is one of her most popular hits and was dedicated to her father who survived the 1998 bomb blast at the American Embassy in Nairobi. Omondi is a co-host of the Rauka Gospel Music show on Citizen TV in Kenya. She quit the show in 2013 to pursue a master ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenya
) , national_anthem = "Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu"() , image_map = , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Nairobi , coordinates = , largest_city = Nairobi , official_languages = Constitution (2009) Art. 7 ational, official and other languages"(1) The national language of the Republic is Swahili. (2) The official languages of the Republic are Swahili and English. (3) The State shall–-–- (a) promote and protect the diversity of language of the people of Kenya; and (b) promote the development and use of indigenous languages, Kenyan Sign language, Braille and other communication formats and technologies accessible to persons with disabilities." , languages_type = National language , languages = Swahili , ethnic_groups = , ethnic_groups_year = 2019 census , religion = , religion_year = 2019 census , demonym = ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nairobi
Nairobi ( ) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase ''Enkare Nairobi'', which translates to "place of cool waters", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census, while the metropolitan area has a projected population in 2022 of 10.8 million. The city is commonly referred to as the Green City in the Sun. Nairobi was founded in 1899 by colonial authorities in British East Africa, as a rail depot on the Uganda - Kenya Railway.Roger S. Greenway, Timothy M. Monsma, ''Cities: missions' new frontier'', (Baker Book House: 1989), p.163. The town quickly grew to replace Mombasa as the capital of Kenya in 1907. After independence in 1963, Nairobi became the capital of the Republic of Kenya. During Kenya's colonial period, the city became a centre for the colony's coffee, tea and sisal industry. The city lies in the south central part of Kenya, at an elevation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gospel Music
Gospel music is a traditional genre of Christian music, and a cornerstone of Christian media. The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context. Gospel music is composed and performed for many purposes, including aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, and as an entertainment product for the marketplace. Gospel music is characterized by dominant vocals and strong use of harmony with Christian lyrics. Gospel music can be traced to the early 17th century. Hymns and sacred songs were often repeated in a call and response fashion, heavily influenced by ancestral African music. Most of the churches relied on hand-clapping and foot-stomping as rhythmic accompaniment. Most of the singing was done a cappella.Jackson, Joyce Marie. "The changing nature of gospel music: A southern case study." ''African American Review'' 29.2 (1995): 185. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. October 5, 2010. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knox College (Illinois)
, mottoeng = Truth , established = , type = Private liberal arts college , endowment = $170.2 million (2019) , president = C. Andrew McGadney , city = Galesburg, Illinois , country = U.S. , enrollment = 1,200 , faculty = 120 , campus = Small city , athletics_affiliations = NCAA Division IIIMidwest Conference , mascot = Prairie Fire (nickname), Blaze (mascot) , colors = Purple and gold , website = , footnotes = Knox College is a private liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois. It was founded in 1837 and offers more than 60 courses of study. History Knox College was founded as Knox Manual Labor College by Presbyterians and Congregationalists from New York state organized by George Washington Gale, who previously had founded the Oneida Institute. Gale in 1836 released a "Circular and Plan" for the founding of manual labor colleges which described a subscriber- and land purchase-based method of funding. His plan resulted in the founding of at least on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998 United States Embassy Bombings
The 1998 United States embassy bombings were attacks that occurred on August 7, 1998. More than 200 people were killed in nearly simultaneous truck bomb explosions in two East African cities, one at the United States Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the other at the United States Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. Fazul Abdullah Mohammed and Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah were credited with being the masterminds behind the bombings. Motivation and preparation The bombings are widely believed to have been revenge for U.S. involvement in the extradition, and alleged torture, of four members of Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ) who had been arrested in Albania in the two months prior to the attacks for a series of murders in Egypt. Between June and July, Ahmad Isma'il 'Uthman Saleh, Ahmad Ibrahim al-Sayyid al-Naggar, Shawqi Salama Mustafa Atiya and Mohamed Hassan Tita were all renditioned from Albania to Egypt, with the co-operation of the United States; the four men were accused of particip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citizen TV
Citizen TV is a Kenyan free-to-air news television channel owned by Royal Media Services and broadcasting mostly in English and Swahili. It was started in 1999 and relaunched in June 2006. News and programs Citizen TV airs a variety of genres of entertainment programs ranging from local and international. It airs a wide variety of soap operas and has an acceptable amount of local content and News. Presenters * Waihiga Mwaura *Yvone Okwara Matole *Jeff Koinange Jeff Mwaura Koinange (born 7 January 1966) is a Kenyan journalist and host of '' Jeff Koinange Live'', a talk show on Citizen TV since February 2017. He is also a radio host, alongside Nick Odhiambo, on the breakfast show at HOT 96, the Engli ... KLIVE *Victoria Rubadiri *Trevor Ombija *Lilian Muli *Swaleh Mdoe *Mwanahamisi Hamadi *Nimrod Taabu *Mashirima Kapombe ongalonga*Jamila Mohamed * Lulu Hassan *Rashid Abdala Shows * Inspekta Mwala * Tahidi High * Zora *Maria * Papa Shirandula * Machachari * 10/10 Sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private university, private research university in the Georgetown (Washington, D.C.), Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded by Bishop John Carroll (archbishop of Baltimore), John Carroll in 1789 as Georgetown College (Georgetown University), Georgetown College, the university has grown to comprise eleven Undergraduate education, undergraduate and Postgraduate education, graduate schools, including the School of Foreign Service, Walsh School of Foreign Service, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Medical School, Georgetown University Law Center, Law School, and a Georgetown University in Qatar, campus in Qatar. The school's main campus, on a hill above the Potomac River, is identifiable by its flagship Healy Hall, a National Historic Landmark. The school was founded by and is affiliated with the Society of Jesus, and is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States, though the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Groove Awards
The Groove Awards is a Kenyan annual Gospel award. The winners are chosen by the public. The award's coverage has spread to include other East African countries, including Rwanda. It is sponsored by Safaricom and MoSound Events. History The first Groove Awards were presented in 2004, at a small gathering. Kevin Mulei is the founder of the groove awards. It has since grown to be a live-broadcast event courtesy of media sponsors. To date, more than 1,200 artists/groups have been nominated and 270 Groove statuettes presented to exemplary Gospel musicians in Kenya and the larger East African region. The 8th awards ceremony, held on 1 June 2013, was attended by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The ceremony takes place annually in Nairobi. Groove Camp Initiated in 2013, Groove Camp, a 3-day annual forum, unites, equips and raises the standards of gospel musicians and gatekeepers by equipping them with relevant skills to improve their craft and ministry. The camp draws more than 150 artist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC Focus On Africa
''BBC Focus on Africa'' was a quarterly magazine established in 1990, based in London, UK, and available widely in Africa and in English-speaking countries globally. The magazine covered news, politics, economics, social events, culture and sport, and had access to correspondents based across Africa. The last edition was published in October 2012, making it the last BBC World Service magazine to close down after ''London Calling'' and ''On Air''. References External links Official website 1990 establishments in the United Kingdom 2012 disestablishments in the United Kingdom Focus on Africa ''BBC Focus on Africa'' was a quarterly magazine established in 1990, based in London, UK, and available widely in Africa and in English-speaking countries globally. The magazine covered news, politics, economics, social events, culture and sport ... News magazines published in the United Kingdom Quarterly magazines published in the United Kingdom Defunct magazines published in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waihiga Mwaura
Waihiga Mwaura (born 6 June 1984) is a Kenyan journalist and BBC News presenter. He has presented the BBC News ''Focus on Africa'' programme since 2023. He won the 2018 BBC World News Komla Dumor Award. Mwaura has previously served in various capacities on Citizen TV. Early life and education Mwaura was born on 6 June 1984 to parents who are both lawyers. He has two siblings. His family lives in Donholm and then the Westlands neighbourhood of Nairobi. He has a bachelor's degree in computer science from the African Nazarene University, and took a master's degree in communications. Career After graduation, Mwaura took an internship at a non-governmental organisation and worked briefly at a bank. His journalism career started in 2008 when he was employed as an intern on the Business Desk of Nation Media Group. He joined Citizen TV, Citizen TV's producers Royal Media Services in 2009 where he worked as a producer, and as presenter on the ''Power Breakfast Show'' and on ''Ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Of Kenya
The music of Kenya is very diverse, with multiple types of folk music based on the variety over 50 regional languages. Zanzibaran taarab music has also become popular, as has hip hop, reggae music, soul, soukous, zouk, rock and roll, funk and Europop. Additionally, there is a growing western classical music scene and Kenya is home to a number of music colleges and schools. Popular music The guitar is the most dominant instrument in Kenyan popular music. Guitar rhythms are very complex and include both native beats and imported ones, especially the Congolese cavacha rhythm; music usually involves the interplay of multiple parts and, more recently, showy guitar solos. Lyrics are most often in Swahili or native languages, like Kalenjin though radio will generally not play music in one of the ethnic languages. Benga music has been popular since the late 1960s, especially around Lake Victoria. The word ''benga'' is occasionally used to refer to any kind of pop music: bass, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenyan Gospel Musicians
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