Willis Raburu Speaks on Botched Gengetone Festival
Over the weekend, Willis Raburu was the talk of town following images of him emceeing at Gengetone Festival, which allegedly attracted a low turnout, did rounds online. In a statement released on Sunday via Instagram, Raburu explained what went wrong at the Machakos People's Park-held event on Saturday (Oct. 30).Setting the record straight, the media personality-cum-musician confirmed to not being the event's organizer, contrary to public opinion. "The Gengetone Festival was not my event. I attended basically as an emcee and as an [upcoming] artist. The pictures that you are seeing, I was hyping the guys who were there at the time", he further lamented, adding that "as the time progressed, more people started coming in".Raburu also opined that the event was poorly coordinated as the artists' owed dues were not honored, hence [he] urged them not to perform until that was fulfilled. "I went to the backstage and started talking to the artists. They told me they wanted to perform but they had not been paid the other half of the money. The rule for most artists is that you pay half [of the agreed amount] before the event, then pay the other half before they perform," said the "Kalale" crooner."I hope this starts the conversation that artists need to be respected, need to be paid, and they should demand it and not be quiet," concluded Raburu.The Gengetone Festival attracted a ticket fee of Kshs. 999 for regular, Kshs. 1499 (couples) and Kshs. 2500 for VIP.Pig man pazu Willis Raburu's Gengetone Inaugural event at Machakos People's Park attracted 23 people only...
How do you charge Ksh 1000 for an event where your target audience is Gengetone fans? pic.twitter.com/fdF5pW040e— Japhe??KE (@japhe_ke) November 1, 2020
Sasa nani amesema ilikua yako,,our point is, you were bigger than the crowd na usilie???? pic.twitter.com/fQcJsYgDG8
— Wagithomo™?? (@ItsPeetah_) November 1, 2020
Sean Connery, the Original 007, Passes On
"I'm Bond, James Bond" - A phrase that has spawned countless imitations since the first Bond film.Sean Connery, the first actor to play the iconic James Bond, has died at age 90. According to the family, Connery was "unwell for some time", until his demise at his home in Nassau on Saturday evening (Oct. 30)."He [Connery] defined an era and a style", read a statement from the current James Bond, Daniel Craig, through 007's official twitter account. "The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in mega watts; he helped create the modern blockbuster. He will continue to influence actors and film-makers alike for years to come. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones." The statement concluded with a light hearted note, "Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course."The Scottish actor played in seven of the spy thrillers following the massive success of the Ian Fleming- created "Dr. No" in 1962. The other blockbuster films were "From Russia With Love" (1963), "Goldfinger" (1964), "Thunderball" (1965), "You Only Live Twice" (1967) and "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971). He concluded his reign as James Bond in 1983 with "Never Say Never Again." His other films, aside from the Bond franchise included "Indiana Jones", "The Hunt for Red October", "Highlander", "The Last Crusade and The Rock", and "The Untouchables" - which earned him an Oscar in 1988."There will be a private ceremony followed by a memorial yet to be planned once the virus has ended", said his publicist Nancy Seltze.Sean Connery is survived by his wife Micheline and two sons Jason and Stephane.Statement from Daniel Craig
"It is with such sadness that I heard of the passing of one of the true greats of cinema. pic.twitter.com/McUcKuykR4— James Bond (@007) October 31, 2020
My favourite Bond - but also my favourite in 'Entrapment' with Catherine Zeta-Jones.
What a legend of a man. #SeanConnery pic.twitter.com/nuRzarGZKk— Sandy Hunter ? (@sandyhunter2) November 1, 2020
I grew up idolizing #SeanConnery. A legend on screen, and off. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/OU9QEy5fTB
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) October 31, 2020
Nicolas Cage Battles Animatronics in Upcoming 'Willy's Wonderland' Movie
Entertainment Weekly has released the official "Willy's Wonderland" teaser. Starring Nicolas Cage, Beth Grant and Caylee Cowan, the Kevin Lewis-directed thriller follows a quiet drifter (Cage) who is tricked into a janitorial job at the now condemned Willy's Wonderland. The mundane tasks suddenly become an all-out fight for survival against wave after wave of demonic animatronics. Fists fly, kicks land, titans clash - and only one side will make it out alive.The official synopsis reads: "The Janitor (Cage) finds himself stranded in a remote town. Unable to pay the repair shop to fix his Jeep, he agrees to work off his debt by spending the night cleaning Willy's Wonderland, an abandoned theme park full of animatronic characters that were once a beacon of fun for children to play with.""But Willy's Wonderland carries a dark secret that The Janitor is about to discover. He's been lured into a deadly trap, or rather, a living nightmare, as the Wonderland's animatronic characters come to life to destroy him. The Janitor is forced to fight his way from one monster to another, trying to survive until morning. And the Janitor doesn't play nice.""Willy's Wonderland" is slated for release "next year." Check out the 15-second teaser below!Amazing: 'Willy's Wonderland' starring Nicolas Cage. Via @ScreenMediaFilm. Coming in 2021. pic.twitter.com/v4lopKDwSJ
— The Playlist ? (@ThePlaylist) October 30, 2020
Nicolas Cage's latest onscreen adversaries in the film 'Willy's Wonderland' may be Cage's most memorable to date. https://t.co/eTSu9ivitd
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 1, 2020
Wake me up when this movie drops https://t.co/kcK5Eo9HCz
— shaun (@ShaunSwift5) October 30, 2020
