Hottensiah a twenty-five year old has been deeply involved in the Entertainment industry in Kenya for the past seven years. She is currently pursuing her degree in 'Communication Science at the University of South Africa (UNISA).' She is certified in Information Technology Stage 1 & 2 from Augustana College in Nairobi. Starting off as an actress with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation in the highly acclaimed Radio drama, 'Radio Theatre,' that is broadcasted all over Africa. She also does voice over's and jingles in the station and for the local advertising agencies. Hottensiah has also been involved in the following television and theatre productions:
Hottensiah has organised various events including the Ibiza 2008 talent search where she was also selected to be part of the judging panel.
She is also one of the leading karaoke hostess & equipment provider in the country and organises karaoke shows for members of 'Diva Discovery.'
An organisation she founded in October 2007, that aims to empower and equip the young and talented woman realise,
initialise and maximise her full potential in the arts.
Especially create a society in which young women from rural marginalised and urban informal settlements, have a platform access to nurture,
develop and build on their talents effectively.
Hottensiah has been an emcee for Mr & Miss University 2004, Miss Nanyuki 2008 at the Sportsman Arms Hotel, and major karaoke shows at the Hilton Hotel, Laico Regency, Zebra Lounge, Pitcher & Butch, Velvet Restaurant and Red Tape & Ibiza Restaurant. She is currently training potential karaoke hosts and providing karaoke equipment.
She has also ventured majority in the Kenyan music industry and is popularly known as 'Hotty.' She got a Kisima Nomination for her single 'Songa Mbali' in 2008 and won the award for Boomba Female Artiste of the year 2008. She has done collaborations with various artistes in the industry like Jaguah, Syd, Rufftone and her sister Leeze Muchai. Currently signed to a record label, 'Show-biz International,' she is working on her debut album which features among others artistes like S.T.L (Norway based Kenyan female rapper) and Gaza.
Hotty is immensely involved in various campaigns the latest one being 'Save The Mau Enough is Enough Campaign' that aims to save the Mau Forest in Kenya in Collaboration with various Artistes in and out of Kenya along with Professor Wangari Mathai's - Green Belt Movement.
Hottensiah believes that the sky is not her limit; it is indeed her starting point!
Below is an introduction to her organisation, Diva Discovery:
Pre-amble
Diva Discovery was founded in October 2007 with a vision to train, empower and rehabilitate the less fortunate young girls in our society.
Despite having the talent and the will to pursue their passions and dreams, young girls in Kenya continue to undergo many challenges and prejudices that threaten their innate exponential potential. Through various media and empowerment initiatives, Diva Discovery has been able to try to alleviate the daily needs and concerns that face young girls in our society.
To empower and equip the young women in Kenya, initiate and exercise her full potential, especially in the arts. In the long run, we will then create a community in which young women from rural marginalised and urban informal settlements access platforms where they can rightfully nurture, develop and build their God-given talents effectively.
For the past two years, Diva Discovery has been serving young girls in the local community through resourceful formal and informal outreach endeavours. These include:
In our own definition, a Diva is:
A woman with enormous talent, strong will and is never afraid to forge ahead when others don't. She is secure in who she is and values her worth. She is comfortable in her own skin and perceives her life as blessed, regardless of the external challenges she may face in this life. She is a strong, independent and proactive woman who believes every word she utters. Her gentle yet firm spirit commands respect at home and beyond. She refuses to see the world as mundane, but chooses to see the magic in every thought, every move, every process and every moment.
We ensure the effectiveness and longevity of Diva Discovery through the 'power of multiplication' whereby a Diva Discovery member/trainee goes through our formal training programs and is helped to jump-start her career. Through consultation with us, she then identifies and trains two other young ladies in the same genre of art/skill until they too are able to jump-start their own careers. Likewise, the two new trainees are each implored to train two other young ladies using the same process. Thus, the heart and vision behind Diva Discovery is effectively enhanced and multiplied among young girls in the local community and beyond.
Update: 23 December 2009, Diva Discovery is now hosting karaoke nights at Wildcatz Westlands, Coco Lifestyle Lounge & Euro Club (both in CBD).
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