1. BRITs 2019 Awards
The star-studded British Music awards saw loads of performances and wins with attendances from nominees Dua Lipa, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Mendes among others. Jess Glynne and Little Mix gave outstanding performances while Calvin Harris and Pink were among the top winners at the event.
https://twitter.com/billboard/status/1098345608497324033
2. #Unpacked2019 | #SamsungEvent
Samsung just released its latest Galaxy flagship series dubbed, Galaxy S10 phones. In celebrating its 10-year 'Galaxy' anniversary, the company presents three new models for different classes of people.
According to 'Techweez', the Galaxy S10E is set to be the cheapest in Kenya selling at Kshs. 78, 999, the S10 at Kshs. 95,999 while the most expensive of the series, the S10 Plus will retail at Kshs. 127,999.
https://twitter.com/SamsungMobile/status/1098307228241584129
https://twitter.com/SamsungMobile/status/1098315335453728768
https://twitter.com/SamsungMobile/status/1098315076635750401
3. Amina Mohammed
Education CS has been trending for comments she made with regard to tracking down individuals who default on their HELB loans. Higher Education Loans Board gives out loans to students in tertiary institutions to cater for their fees on the condition they are to pay back after a period of one year on completion of studies.
Amina made a statement that she will involve law enforcement agencies in tracking down close to 74,000 HELB defaulters, "We will partner with the agencies to trace the defaulters. We want them to become reliable and responsible citizens by repaying their debts".
https://twitter.com/NationBreaking/status/1098161611037126656
https://twitter.com/ItsBravin/status/1098169971123773446
https://twitter.com/Comrade_Ortiz/status/1098216231109316614
4. Rihanna | Trevor Noah
The 'Work' hit maker celebrates her 31st birthday! Eight albums down the line (with the ninth loading), Rihanna keeps on winning the hearts of many worldwide. Here are some of the celebratory messages to her on twitter.
South African Comedian and 'Daily Show' host, Trevor Noah also celebrates his 35th birthday.
https://twitter.com/MTV/status/1098235830861160448
https://twitter.com/GlblCtzn/status/1098251384930095104
https://twitter.com/LookToBrooke/status/1098388999381680128
5. Pesh
Kenyan Akorino model, Pesh was under fire by KOT when she posted a photo in a swim suit which most people did not perceive well, basing on her religion which is commonly viewed as being 'reserved'.
She later tweeted an apology reading in part, "I would like to apologize to anyone who might have been offended by any images posted on my social media pages".
https://twitter.com/WilsonWaGitau/status/1098261841975877632
https://twitter.com/PeshKenya/status/1098161530405879815
https://twitter.com/Kevlan_/status/1098242410977656832
6. Jussie Smollet
The 'Empire' star may now face at least three years in prison for allegedly filing a false police report. This comes after the Nigerian brothers he accused of attacking him admitted to Smollet paying them and orchestrating the attack himself.
A Chicago police spokesman said felony criminal charges had been approved against the actor. Response from Smollett's lawyers said that they would "conduct a thorough investigation and mount an aggressive defense".
https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1098372074127544320
7. Ghostbusters
'Ghostbusters' director, Jason Reitman in a podcast interview stated, "I'm not making the Juno of Ghostbusters movies", this in reference to the 2016 flop of the all-female Ghostbusters franchise. His statements provoked public uproar after they were interpreted as a diss to the 2016 reboot of the movie.
Reitman took to twitter to clarify things, "Wo, that came out wrong!"
https://twitter.com/billkuchman/status/1098294635255001089
https://twitter.com/JasonReitman/status/1098416898541215744

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