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THE STANDARD By
Standard Team |
December 25th 2020 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
President Uhuru Kenyatta during the unveiling of the Presidential Declaration for the conservation of the iconic fig tree along Waiyaki Way in Nairobi County. [PSCU]
It has been a difficult year and as the sun sets on 2020, it is easy to overlook the positives that have happened in the middle of one of the worst times in human history. But there have been silver linings in the dark cloud of a difficult year.
One of the most notable positives has been the acceleration of digital payments system in the country. Although Kenya has always been miles ahead of the world with regard to mobile payments system, the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the use of various mobile platforms to slow down the spread of the virus by minimising handling of hard currencies.
Beating the storm: Kenyans who have achieved success despite the pandemic 3 months ago
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every sector, especially people in the showbiz industry. However, it hasn’t been all doom and gloom and some people have had a great year. They have had their respective breakthroughs and reached career milestones. Some might even argue that they wouldn’t have had a good year without the pandemic.
Music
Musically, this has been one of the best years in history. A lot of good music was released this year and local music is getting more and more airplay. Earlier this year, Mbogi Genje caused an online buzz with their unique sheng in tracks such as ‘Ngumi Mbwegze’ and ‘Kidungi’. The trio from Donholm even landed a collaboration with household name Mejja and are in demand for radio and TV interviews. The only way for them has been up since then, and they have even landed endorsement deals which is a sign of the corporate world embracing their s
Mbogi Genje Eyeing BET Award After Beating Sauti Sol, Diamond
The fast-rising Gengetone hitmakers Mbogi Genje on Sunday scooped their first award barely a year since they became an overnight music sensation in Kenya.
The ‘Ngumi Mbwegze’ hitmakers trumped Africa’s music heavyweights Sauti Sol and Diamond to win the music Group of The Year award at the 2020 Pan African Kisima Awards.
The oldest annual talent awards program in the country made its comeback this year after a seven-year hiatus. Mbogi Genje, who are known for their mastery of Sheng, were nominated alongside, Sauti Sol, Diamond (Tanzania), Meddy (Burundi), and Daddy Andre (Uganda).