The recent announcement of Kate Actress' split with her husband Phil has sent shockwaves through Nairobi's social circles. While details remain scarce, the breakup has sparked intense curiosity and concern among her fans, who are eagerly awaiting further updates.
"My Land is Kenya" Folk Singer, Roger Whittaker Passes OnTo the men who stepped up like Phil the director,
Kate Actress has a message for you.
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— GUY CODE- KENYA (@guycodekenya) September 19, 2023
Roger Whittaker, folk singer famous for 'My Land is Kenya', has passed on at 87. "It is with great sadness that we share that our beloved Roger Whittaker passed away on the 13th, September 2023 he left us in peace in the presence of his family," read a press statement shared on the singer's official website.
"Roger was an iconic artist, a wonderful husband and father. He touched so many hearts with his music during his lifetime and will always live on in our memories". The family has since requested for privacy "as we go through this time of grief".
Roger Whittaker Aka Roger Waithaka . Your song " My Land Is Kenya " united us and was a clarion call. Your voice did justice to the lyrics.
"Indian lady " was another hit, as young men it was the stuff that made our heads spin. Sundowner with @chriskirwa and other legends like… pic.twitter.com/OvfijpmgEl
— Mohammed Hersi : Mr Optimist (@mohammedhersi) September 19, 2023
The great Roger Whittaker has passed on at 87. He was a great music ambassador for the nation with his hit song 'My Land Is Kenya'. To honour his legacy here is a clip of him sampling traditional music in Kilifi in the early 1980s while on a musical safari for his album... pic.twitter.com/HftapvHplm
— Pwani Tribune🌴 (@PwaniTribune) September 19, 2023
Deeply saddened by the passing of Roger Whittaker. Born in Kenya, Whittaker was a country music singer, best known for his hit song "My Land Is Kenya" among other soulful ballads, including his song "Kirinyaga" in which he croons "Oh Kirinyaga, this is where God created man". We… pic.twitter.com/KNQlKSChXz
— Anne Waiguru EGH, OGW (@AnneWaiguru) September 19, 2023
Singer Katy Perry Sells Catalogue for $225m
Reports indicate that the "Dark Horse" singer allegedly sold the rights to music released between 2008 and 2020 to music rights company, Litmus music for $225 million. the deal includes five of her albums including Teenage Dream, Witness and her most recent, Smile.
This move has sparked mixed reactions on X, formerly known as Twitter, on the changing environment of music ownership and distribution, with curious fans across the world wondering what it means for Perry's career and the music business as a whole.
Katy Perry sold the rights to the music she released between 2008 and 2020 to music rights company Litmus music for a reported $225 million. Read more: https://t.co/fH6KFjodlB pic.twitter.com/30vU7pOe8K
— Forbes (@Forbes) September 20, 2023
Katy Perry and the sale of her music catalogue, a more detailed explanation:
To understand this better, you need to know that when a song is recorded it belongs to two parties: the first part belongs to the composers and the second part to the owner of the recording: the record… https://t.co/XSqq7rOCxT pic.twitter.com/tvtzjIuccX
— Answers (@ABTLABnsider) September 18, 2023
