Scophine Atieno alias Maverick Aoko, Akoko Val and musician Bien Baraza who scooped top influencer awards for 2025. Photos: Courtesy Kenyan political commentator and social media firebrand Scophine Aoko Atieno, popularly known as Maverick Aoko, has been named the X (formerly Twitter) Influencer of the Year at the 2025 Pulse Influencer Awards. The outspoken writer and commentator has built a powerful online presence through her fearless takes on social and political issues, often sparking intense debates and admiration in equal measure. Aoko’s unapologetic voice on X has earned her a massive following, with many lauding her for championing unity and…
Author: Joan Oyiela
Making music behind prison walls is not a new phenomenon, especially in Jamaica, where some of the country’s biggest stars have turned confinement into creative fuel. Among the most notable are Vybz Kartel and Buju Banton, reggae and dancehall icons who refused to let incarceration silence their art. Vybz Kartel, often referred to as the ‘World Boss,’ became a symbol of defiance and determination during his 13 years in prison. Despite being locked up, he managed to record and release chart-topping hits, including Fever, which dominated airwaves across the Caribbean and beyond. Reports indicate that he used devices such as…
The King of Pop may be gone, but his fortune continues to moonwalk to the bank. Michael Jackson has once again topped Forbes’ 2025 list of Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities, released to mark 25 years since the publication began tracking posthumous earnings. According to Forbes, Jackson’s estate raked in an astonishing approximately KSh13.55 billion ($105 million) over the past year alone. Since his death in 2009, the Thriller singer’s estate has generated a jaw-dropping KSh452 billion ($3.5 billion), making his legacy as not only a cultural icon but also a financial powerhouse in death as in life. The late pop legend…