In this issue

There are celebrities who rarely, if ever, make fashion faux pas. In this issue, our cover story focusses on 10 African entertainers who always look like a million bucks whether they are in front of the camera or out and about. What kind of gift are you getting your dad? This Being Father’s Day month, turn to Men and their Toys and check out our gift guide. We have a wish list for all types of dads, from classic, sophisticated, outdoorsy to rugged – we’re sure you’ll get something that he’ll appreciate. Celebrity dads also talk about fatherhood and the joys of parenting in our celebrity profile article.
As the only original cast member of MTV’s Shuga to have appeared in all five seasons, Nick Mutuma’s career is on the rise. We sat down with the actor who shared tips to his success and what he has in store for fans. We also caught up with rapper Khaligraph Jones who, other than setting the record straight on the bleaching rumours, talked about his childhood, getting into music and staying relevant.
In Fashion, we give you a compilation of some of our best spreads from some of the most creative stylists that have worked with us. Want to know who they are? Turn to Running the Show. How well do you take care of your lips, ladies? Read Celebrity Beauty on tips for getting rid of cracks and achieving smooth, luscious lips. In Health, find out which celebrities are battling autoimmune diseases and get tips from dermatologist Dr. Pranav Pancholi on how to manage the illnesses. In Fine Dining, Chef Rahul Rana will rock your palate with recipes for some of the best Pan-Asian cuisine in town.
Flip through your favourite sections on travel, décor, relationships and etiquette, where our guru gives you tips on polishing up on decorum. There is something for everyone in this issue. Buy your copy from the nearest supermarket or vendor today!

Relationship Goals

WE ALL HAVE THAT ONE CELEBRITY COUPLE THAT WE LOVE BECAUSE THEY LOOK GOOD TOGETHER AND ARE WINNING AT LIFE. HERE ARE SIX AFRICAN CELEBRITY COUPLES THAT WE ADMIRE.

3 mins

Unshackled

SISTERS ERICA AND TINA CAMPBELL WHO FORM THE GOSPEL DUO MARY MARY WERE IN TOWN RECENTLY AND SPOKE TO DRUM ABOUT THE STRUGGLES OF SINGING TOGETHER, GOING SOLO AND THEIR LONGEVITY IN THE INDUSTRY. 

7 mins

Taking The Spotlight

HAVING BEEN DIAMOND PLATNUMZ’S BACK UP SINGER FOR YEARS, LAVA LAVA IS NOW STEPPING OUT ON HIS OWN AS A SOLO ARTISTE UNDER WASAFI RECORDS.

3 mins

The Wondrous Woman

GAL GADOT, 32, IS EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT HER TO BE IN HER LATEST MOVIE, WONDER WOMAN. HERE ARE A FEW TIDBITS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT HER. 

2 mins

For The Love Of Film

MWANIKI MAGERIA IS AN MC, AN EVENTS ORGANISER AND A FILM DISTRIBUTOR WHO’S ABOUT TO ADD ANOTHER NOTCH ON HIS BELT. DRUM CAUGHT UP WITH THE FOUNDER OF KALASHA AWARDS AND TALKED MATTERS FILM, FAMILY AND THE FUTURE. 

7 mins

Know Your Beer

JEAN WANDIMI GIVES YOU A CRASH COURSE THAT WILL MOVE YOU FROM AMATEUR TO BEER CONNOISSEUR IN A JIFFY.

2 mins

Right At Home

NASEEM OMAR, FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF NASIMI INTERIORS, TOOK THE BOLD STEP OF CHANGING THE LOOK AND FEEL OF FURNITURE SHOWROOMS IN KENYA, AND IT IS PAYING OFF.

3 mins

The Spicw Girl

MELLOW-VOICED SONGSTRESS AND CHERIE HITMAKER LYDIA JAZMINE WAS CATAPULTED TO INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM AFTER HER PERFORMANCE ON COKE STUDIO AFRICA LAST YEAR. THE SEXY 25-YEAR-OLD UGANDAN RNB SINGER TALKS TO US ABOUT STAKING HER CLAIM TO FAME.

4 mins

The Classic Man

NIGERIAN AMERICAN ARTISTE JIDENNA THEODORE MOBISSON IS KNOWN FOR HIS UNIQUE SOUND AND HIS IMPECCABLE SENSE OF STYLE. WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE 32 YEAR OLD WHO IS THE EMBODIMENT OF A CLASSIC MAN.

3 mins

Sugar, Spice And Everything In Between

CHEF ALFRED MULAVI’S CAREER IS ON THE UP AND UP. WE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM AND TALKED LATEST TRENDS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY, MENU DEVELOPMENT, PET PEEVES AND SO MUCH MORE.

2 mins

Obvious Faux Pas

AT TIMES WE OVERLOOK SOME OF THE MOST OBVIOUS DINING ETIQUETTE RULES. HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU WERE GETTING WRONG.

2 mins

A First Of Many

YOUTHFUL EXUBERANCE, CRITICAL THINKING AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ALMOST CONCEAL THE FACT THAT CATHERINE KARIMI HAS BEEN IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING PROMISES FOR 19 YEARS NOW. THESE FACTORS COMBINED WITH HER WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE GIVE CREDENCE TO HER SCALING OF THE HEIGHTS IN THE INSURANCE BUSINESS.

7 mins

To Groom Or Not Groom

WITH MANY KENYAN MEN OPTING FOR A LAID BACK, CASUAL LOOK, ONE WONDERS ABOUT THE EXTENT THAT A MAN SHOULD GO TO WHILE GROOMING WITHOUT GOING OVERBOARD. ROBERT BURALE, CEO OF RB COMPANY AND FORMER CITIZEN TV’S FASHION WATCH PANELIST SHARES SOME TIPS ON MEN’S GROOMING.

1 min

A Michelin Experience

A SIMPLE THING LIKE HAND PLACEMENT AT A DINNER TABLE CAN MAKE YOU A FINE DINING PARIAH, BUT FEAR NOT AS CORRETTA MEMUSI HAS YOUR BACK WHEN IT COMES TO ETIQUETTE RULES. 

2 mins

Coming Out

SEXUALITY IS ONE OF THE HARDEST TOPICS TO TALK ABOUT, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT INVOLVES COMING OUT TO PARENTS WHO ARE SET IN THEIR WAYS.

2 mins

Forging Ahead

AFTER CONFESSING TO HAVING HAD AN AFFAIR, WILL YOU BE WILLING TO FORGIVE AND WORK ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SPOUSE?

2 mins

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DRUM Magazine East Africa Description:

WHO IS DRUM?

1959: TIME Magazine says "DRUM is the first ever lifestyle magazine in Africa."
63: How old the DRUM brand since inception in South Africa.
2004: DRUM EA launches in Kenya.
2004: DRUM, the movie, is made into a Hollywood feature film starring Taye Diggs.
2006: DRUM wins Best South African Film at the Durban International Film Festival.
2008: DRUM EA relaunches to become East Africa’s premier society magazine.
2008: Profiles movers and shakers; influencers; the powerful, rich, mighty; decision makers; trendsetters; opinion shapers: their homes, lifestyles, achievements and right of reply.
2010: Published by Carole Mandi Media Limited. CMM also publishes True Love EA and Home & Living EA.
28-45: Men and women who live life to its' fullest. Stylish. Exciting. Interesting. Credible. Relevant. Well-read. Well-traveled. Sophisticated. Current.