Month: August 2012

Sauti Sol are undoubtedly the biggest band in Kenya right now. Having concerts all over the world and actually thrilling their audiences in each and every performance has made them some what of an international band. Even though their fans from abroad may not understand the Swahili language (which is used in most of their songs), their voices are just breathtaking and there is no turning back once you hear it. That much is evident.

Recently, South African celebrated singer and producer, Spoek Mathambo came to Kenya with one main agenda. To make an EP with our beloved Sauti Sol. The combination of these five sensational singers cannot fail to humble you down. Just like the wind, this EP will contain music that will blow/carry you  away.

A leading videographer known as Lebogang Rasethaba learnt about this epic collaboration and could just not miss it. Better yet, he was thoughtful enough to know that the rest of the world would also not want to miss this awesome creation. This is why he created this beautiful documentary titled ‘Voices Of The Sun‘ that was shot through the entire ten days that the EP was recorded. The documentary takes us through the entire sessions of the EP creation with these talented musicians.

Check out the documentary below.

He came out with his first track taking shots at Octopizzo mercilessly. Although Octo has never shot back, MC Mwakenya has continued with his music nevertheless, making a name for himself in the music industry.

He might be taking huge strides already as he is now set to launch his own clothing line this month. MC Mwakenya’s clothing line will include T-Shirts and pants, with the M#254 logo on them, after which some merchandise will follow.

Ther is no telling how the clothing line will do on the market at the moment, but I guess will just have to wait and see. I can’t help but notice though, that numerous artistes are now venturing into the fashion business. I wonder who’s next.

Stomp On ’em is the follow up of Raj’s mixtape, Career StudENT. The mixtape was released early this year. It was recorded, arranged and mixed at Raj’s own MusicBank studio which based in Nairobi.

The track is aimed at the haters, the kind of people who try to derail their friends by negatively influencing them thus messing up their dreams and careers in the future.

On Stomp On Them, Raj features Kapella, one of the members of rap group, Coola Gang. Raj produced the track himself. Check out Stomp On Them below.

Kenyan youths are now going hard on this music stuff and it’s just so interesting and entertaining to see new artistes rise everyday with worthy music under their names.

These artistes are however not new at all. Mjeledi and Iannoh have actually been in the music industry for a minute but have unfortunately maintained their pose as underground artistes for reasons best known to themselves. Either way, their new music is definitely something to take note of and watch out for. The complete version is not out yet but they have just released a teaser of the video, which looks pretty awesome.

The song titled ‘Elimisha‘ will be launched soon and will be available on Ghafla as soon as it’s out. Meanwhile, check out the teaser.

Ladies and gentlemen, beautiful people, music lovers, Q-tasi fans and haters alike.

Your attention please! Today at around 2:30, we will have Q-tasi, the man, the artist and now Calif Records public enemy number one.

That means that you can get get all your questions answered if you either write them on Ghafla!Kenya’s facebook page or tweet them to @GhaflaKenya or simply comment on this specific article.

Ask whatever burning questions you have and the genge artist will answer them today.

Are you an easy girl? Do you get with celebrities for fame and publicity? Then Bamra Lochaz has a song for you. His new track, Don B Eazy, talks about easy girls and also advices them to be wary and take  time before getting into relationships. The song is also an anthem for the “Gyallis” (players).

Inspiration for the song came during a freestyle session at their studio with another artiste, Liqweed. The producer then put on a beat and Bamra Lochaz went along with it, and the result is Don B Eazy. The song was later re-recorded, a cleaner version for airplay which was released this week.
Bamra Lochaz works with various studios but he mainly records at ATL Entertainment. He markets his music through Eastlandor Empire. Bamra Lochaz is currently working on a mixtape, Bay Badness, which means “bare badness.” Don B Easy was produced by Andrew of ATL Entertainment. He is promising that 2012 is a dancehall takeover and he won’t let the fans down. Check out Don B Easy below.

Former Calif Records artiste, Q-Tasi has been named as the brand ambassador for One Tribe, One Kenya. This announcement comes a few days after the singer was engaged in a war of words with Jua Cali after he and a couple of artistes left Calif Records.

Here’s the message the artiste posted on Facebook confirming the appointment:
“this is what am passionate about and al pursue it to the end,,,,,,,UNVAILING THE BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR -ONE TRIBE ONE KENYA-…..your boy Q-TASI…..lets hav a peacefull and a meaningful election!!!!!!!!!“

Q-Tasi is popularly known for his tracks, Ocha and Chips Funga. He was recently awarded at the Music Copyright Society Awards as one of the artistes making significant contributions in the industry. The One Tribe campaign seeks to promote unity among Kenyans as we head for the general elections.

Tragedy struck in Naivasha earlier in the week as two budding artists drowned in a swimming pool.

The artists were part of a group that were shooting a music video that was themed as a pool party scene when tragedy struck.

According to the Standard who were quoting unnamed sources at St Mary’s Mission Hospital the two drowned to death when they decided to have a swim after the video shoot was done. One of the two artists begun to drown and the second dove into the pool to save his colleague but unfortunately that was not to be.

#TeamGhafla wishes to send heart felt condolences to the bereaved families and may the souls of the artists find eternal peace in the bossom of God.

His name is Mohamed Shaiya.

He is the current chairman of KTDC. When he saw that Caroline Mutoko had been appointed as chairlady, he raised hell for the minister of Tourism, Dan Mwazo. He complained that the whole appointement had been conducted illegally.

Shaiya’s lawyer, Hassan Lakicha, told the High Court, “The first respondent is morally and legally obligated to uphold the rule of law which enjoins him to comply with and respect the Constitution, statues as interpreted by the courts. His action against the applicants is a gross transgression of the law. This non-disclosure is in breach of the cardinal rules of natural justice which provides that no person is to be condemned unheard”

That’s a pretty hard case to argue against. Damn.

The judge had to call it. Eventually, Justice Cecilia Githua suspended the gazette notice through which the Tourism minister had appointed Mutoko, and members Mr Vincent Watti, Ms Dorah Waruiru, Mr Vincent Mwalenga Mwakia and Mr Nassir Ali Said.