Heavyweight Management brings you the Maswali Ya Polisi tour. The upcoming leg makes a stop in Malindi.
The event will take place at Club Kienyeji and the MC will be Refigah. Entry to the 7:00 p.m.-till-dawn event is Kshs. 200.
Maswali Ya Polisi is DNA’s latest club hit which marked his return to secular music despite being saved and even releasing a couple of gospel songs.
According to research, Comedy Club is the fastest rising TV show. Only two months after the show’s premiere, it is already the 8th most popular comedy show on Kenyan TV.
Comedy Club has risen over other more established longer running shows like Churchill Live, XYZ Show, Vioja Mahakamani, Vitimbi and Pasua, which has higher reach since it’s on a national broadcaster. Comedy Club was only beaten by Papa Shirandula, Machachari, Tahidi High, Beba Beba, Mother-In-Law, Inspekta Mwala and Naswa.
Over its two month run, the show has featured high profile artistes like Likobe, Karu Manzira, BBA’s Malonza and Sherry of Changing Times among others. The show has also had musical guests including Suzanna Owiyo, Wendy Kimani, Anto Neosoul and Rabbit amongst others. The show promises even bigger artistes to come.
According to research, Comedy Club is the fastest rising TV show. Only two months after the show’s premiere, it is already the 8th most popular comedy show on Kenyan TV.
Comedy Club has risen over other more established longer running shows like Churchill Live, XYZ Show, Vioja Mahakamani, Vitimbi and Pasua, which has higher reach since it’s on a national broadcaster. Comedy Club was only beaten by Papa Shirandula, Machachari, Tahidi High, Beba Beba, Mother-In-Law, Inspekta Mwala and Naswa.
Over its two month run, the show has featured high profile artistes like Likobe, Karu Manzira, BBA’s Malonza and Sherry of Changing Times among others. The show has also had musical guests including Suzanna Owiyo, Wendy Kimani, Anto Neosoul and Rabbit amongst others. The show promises even bigger artistes to come.
I can’t get enough of this video. The song is titled ‘mambo vipi’ and that is all it is about, ‘salamu’. The beginning of the video always gets me smiling when the white guy attempts to say ‘habari gani’ with a funny expression on his face.
Shot straight from the hood, with all the boys from around there, this video does not need a choreography. As fresh and straight forward as it gets, is how it has been presented.
Hard just like all Ukoo Flani tracks, P.O.P really did a good one on this.
Check out the video below.
I can’t get enough of this video. The song is titled ‘mambo vipi’ and that is all it is about, ‘salamu’. The beginning of the video always gets me smiling when the white guy attempts to say ‘habari gani’ with a funny expression on his face.
Shot straight from the hood, with all the boys from around there, this video does not need a choreography. As fresh and straight forward as it gets, is how it has been presented.
Hard just like all Ukoo Flani tracks, P.O.P really did a good one on this.
Check out the video below.
She gets what she wants when she wants it; that’s the nature of Kiss 100’s radio queen Caroline Mutoko. Recently, she was involved in an incident that prompted her to act in a manner that most of you may judge as an act of show off but that least matters to Caroline.
Last Friday she posted on her Facebook page her experience with a lady owner of the new Range Rover Evoque that recently hit the Kenyan market. Here is what happened;
“So there I was doing my rounds before heading home – when on Peponi Road I see a Range Rover Evoque. I chased it, flashed my lights and eventually when the driver pulled to the side of the road and rolled her (yes, HER) window down – I was stupidly tongue tied and only managed to say, “I love your car”. She laughed for almost a minute, then said ‘You should get one’ and drove off.”
Following this incidence, Caroline headed to CMC Motors on Tuesday afternoon, where she got a dry run of the stunning Evoque and even got a test drive. “This is not just anybody’s car, it is a milestone car,” Caroline told Word Is, “It is the females car. Victoria Beckham designed the interior. They chose a woman who understands women. It even has a feature for setting the mood.”
Talk of being a woman of substance.
Step aside Octo, Nonini is here. I can now confirm that Nonini is the top musician in the country right now if the Kisima Awards nominations are anything to go by. Out of the 12 spots of Kisima Awards, the genge Godfather was nominated in four categories.
Having been nominated for Music Video of the Year (Colour Kwa Face), Hip Hop Artiste of the Year (Colour Kwa Face), Urban Artiste of the Year (Hahe RMX ft. Just A Band) and The Artiste of the Year categories, Nonini tops the list of artistes with most nominations.
Compared to Octopizzo and Camp Mulla who have two spots each, Nonini stands a better chance to clinch the artiste of the year award and consequently the ultimate prize (2 million bob). Nonini enthusiastic after learning about the nominations and took to his Facebook page to express gratitude to his fans.
“I am delighted to learn that Prohabo’s efforts have been recognized by KISIMA AWARDS. Nashukuru sana Wagenge True Sabu ya Nomination nimepata leo… Glad that hii ngoma ya ku create awareness for Persons Living with Albinism is finally being recognised! Its Time To Celebrate Our Differences…. Shukran Sana Wagenge True…HUMBLED!” read the post.
How are my party people this wonderful FurahiDay?
Thank your stars that another Friday has rolled in and none the sooner. But before i let you shimmy on to your weekend mode and in your weekend clothes, i want you to have a listen to ONE FM’s show hosted by Tina Kagia called 1Active from noon today.
Why you ask? Well Tina and I your Uncle Chim Tuna will be breaking down the top headlines of the week and you just might get to know some info that was meant to be on the QT and hush hush. So other than the headlines, you’ll be getting some back story vibe.
Keep it Ghafla and One FM!
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How are my party people this wonderful FurahiDay?
Thank your stars that another Friday has rolled in and none the sooner. But before i let you shimmy on to your weekend mode and in your weekend clothes, i want you to have a listen to ONE FM’s show hosted by Tina Kagia called 1Active from noon today.
Why you ask? Well Tina and I your Uncle Chim Tuna will be breaking down the top headlines of the week and you just might get to know some info that was meant to be on the QT and hush hush. So other than the headlines, you’ll be getting some back story vibe.
Keep it Ghafla and One FM!
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Sax in the City will take place this Saturday, the 13th of October at the Catholic University of East Africa Conference Center.
The event will start at 7:30 p.m. and entrance is Kshs. 2,000. If you want to have your tickets delivered in advance, you can call 0734 388 667 or 0729 166 599.
Tickets are also available at Truworths in Yaya, Junction and Sarit Centre. They can also be found at Woolworths in Yaya, Junction, Sarit, Westgate, Village Market and Galleria. Sax in the City is brought to you by Quintessentially Lifestyle.
Yesterday we announced that Shaffie Weru will MC this year’s Oktoberfest to take place between the 26th and 28th of October at the Impala Grounds on Ngong’ Road. The festival also offers one of the biggest selection of bands and artistes of any we have seen so far this year. Check out the full list of the artistes that will perform at the three-day festival.
Corder Band
The Nini
Le Tortue
Njeri Kahare Prject
Music To Overdrive (M2O)
Dove Slimme
Ministry of Love
Claymore Project
Parking Lot Grass
Simply Tomas
Nairotics
The Real Deal
Rock of Ages
The Beathogs
Murfy’s Flaw
DJ Protege
Lavoste
Sugar & Savage Warriors
Yvonne Darcq and Kimya
Amani
Fena
Kidum
Wyre
Electrique DJs & The Beat Parade
Kombo & Afro Simba Band
Denise Gordon
Different Faces
Harry Kimani
Eric Wainaina
So yesterday evening the 10th edition of the Kisima Awards nominations went down at San Valencia. With more than 300 entries received this year for the 12 categories, the organizers sure had a hard time nominating the best talent for the respective categories.
Ladies and gentlemen without much ado here are the nominees;
Artist of the Year
1. CampMulla 
2. Nameless
3. Daddy Owen
4. Nonini
5. Octopizzo
6. Emmy Kosgei
The winner in this category will walk away with Sh2 million (US$22K)!
Best Hip Hop Artist
1. Mafans – Cannibal
2. Prep – Xtatic
3. On Top – OCTOPIZZO
4. Swahili Shakespeare – Rabbit
5. Colour Kwa Face – Nonini
6. Exponential Potential – Juliani
Best Urban Song
1. Hahe – Just a Band
2. Party Dont Stop – CampMulla 
3. Welcome 2 the Disco – MuthoniDQ
4. Kusunga- Boneless
Best Ragga/Reggae
1. Mbona – Daddy Owen
2. Nairobi Rough – Fireson
3. Number One – Kevo Yout
4. Guarantee – Wyre
5. Longombas
Best Benga Song
1. Sihai Malo – Judith Bwire
2. Kaana Funny – Kamande wa Kioi
3. Momo – Murimi wa Kahalf
4. Kanungo Eteko- Otieno Aloka
Best Fusion Artists
1. Chips Funga – Anto Neo-soul
2. Coming Home – Nameless
3. Saida – Dan Aceda
4. Mama Africa – Judith Bwire
5. Jahera Na – Juliet
6. Still a liar – Wahu
Best Collabo of Year
1. Don’t Want To B Alone – Ay ft Sauti Sol
2. Make u Dance – Keko ft Madtraxx
3. Mpita Njia – Alicios ft Juliana 
4. Mbona – Daddy Owen ft Denno
5. Gentleman – P Unit ft Sauti Sol
6. What You Like – Longombas ft Mr. Vegas
Best Boomba Artist
1. Shine – Amileena
2. My Reason – Habida
3. Vidonge – Size 8
4. Kitu Kimoja – Avril
5. Maswali Ya Polisi – DNA
6. Vunja Shingo – Q-Tasi ft Mejja
7. Fimbo Ya Kwanza – Grandpa Family
8. Boogez Boogez – Prince Davis
Music Video of the Year
1. Nameless – Coming Home
2. Rabbit – Swahili Shakespeare
3. Juliani – Exponential Potential
4. Daddy Owen – Mbona
5. Nonini – Colour kwa face
6. Wahu – Still A Liar
East African Recognition Award
1. TMK – Kichwa Kinauma (TZ)
2. Jackie Chandiru – Golddigger (UG)
3. Lady Jaydee ft. Mr Blue – Wangu (TZ)
4. Profesa_Jay – Kamiligado (TZ)
5. Chameleone – Valu Valu (TZ)
6. Diamond – Mawazo (TZ)
7. Dynamq – Jere Jere (Southern Sudan)
Gospel Artiste of the Year
1. Daddy Owen ft. Denno – Mbona
2. Eko Dydda – Psalms 23
3. Eunice Njeri – Natamani
4. Mastar Piece ft. DK – Kofii Yoo
5. Emmy Kosgei – Ololo
6. Willy Paul ft. Gloria Muliro – Sitolia
Best Upcoming Artiste
1. Alicios
2. Anto Neosoul
3. Camp Mulla
4. Nariki
5. Xtatic
6. Yvonne Darcqo
There you have it. The best in each of the above 12 categories will be crowned on the 2nd November at the KICC.
Sometimes it really scares me just to see how long it actually takes for Kenyan artistes’ hard work to start paying off. Artistes who have been in this industry for more than ten years are starting to taste the fruits of their labours right now. Some have only taken around six years, but still, that’s a very long time. It all comes down to determination. This industry is not for the weak and faint hearted.
Collo has been one of the most consistent Kenyan rappers ever since Kleptomaniax. Even after the group separated for individual projects, Collo was still on his grind, dishing out singles and collaborations time after time.
All that hard work and persistence is starting to show. He recently launched his first solo album and now, he has just acquired a new ride that brings out his gentleman side,his elegance and style. Check out photos of his new Mercedes Benz S320 that we got from sources.
Camp Mulla have for a very long time stayed on top with their unique flow and swag, that has made it possible to extend their fan base worldwide, These guys started off from YouTube videos and now they are arguably the most popular, youngest music group from Kenya.
Now, a new group steps on to the podium. They go by the name, Large Gang. They have not caused much ripples yet, probably because they have not been well discovered by the media and fans so much, but all that is about to change.
After sampling some of their music and having loved each and every one of them, Ghafla! is all over these guys. The music is well produced and mastered to international standards and their videos are up to the time too.
I have a feeling… no, I actually assure you that this is the next group to make Kenya proud. These guys are the next big thing in music to come from Kenya.
Doubtfull about it? Just take a look at this trailer below titled ‘La La La La’. I’m sure you’ll get on board.
Uncle Chim Tuna had the privilege of being hosted by one of Kenya’s biggest towns and what is considered one of the rave capitals of Kenya -Nakuru. What were you up to?
I got to find out why it has been dubbed NaxVegas… Kenya’s 2nd SinCity. I was at the King of Bold concert that was held in NaxVegas and i have to say i was impressed at how the Nax locals party. I take my hats off and salute everyone that came out for this one!
But i noticed that raving in NaxVegas is alot different from raving in Nairobi. It got me thinking about to just what degree the two rave capitals differ. Here’s what uncle Chim Tuna thinks.
<try to spot the lass>
#1. Women, lasses, ladies
NaxVegas has far less females out at night. Why? And why do you come out with your boyfriends? I was in the crowding trying to make eye contact with some lasses but in each instance the lad would make his presence felt either by physically the lass away or glaring at me. And ladies, ladies, ladies! Thou Shalt Not Wear Jeans To The Club!
In Nairobi, women MAKE the night! Nairobi’s lasses are usually out en mass and these days they dress to the nines. And they usually come out alone and those actually are single are atleast flirt with idea of hooking up… They are however still a waste of a lads efforts.
Score: 1 for Nairobi, nil for NaxVegas
#2. No Fighting In NaxVegas
In NaxVegas, i was impressed to see that the lads didn’t engage in Cro Magnon displays of machismo. There were no fights. Guys kept to their own and did their own thing. That was awesome actually! I was really impressed.
In Nairobi, some events are a mainstay for wannabe UFC Title Contenders. Nairobi lads are usually as calm and composed as monkeys performing a mating dance! Nairobi lads actually go out looking for fights. Bleurgh!
Score: 1 for NaxVegas, nothing but a big obese sero for Nairobi lads.
#3. Security
Security at this event was uber tight and while it wasn’t friendly, it was not hostile. These guys were unbelievably huge and they made patting us down a simple business transaction. No love lost here.
Security in Nairobi is usually appalling. In most clubs save for Brew Bistro, Mercury ABC Place and Volar, the security is usually hostile and down right aggressive. And the patting down is usually another excuse for inappropriate touching. And the bouncers in most clubs such as Club Betty’s would love an excuse to pummel you to a bloody pulp.
Score: This one i begrudgingly give to NaxVegas 1-nil!
#4. Drinking
NaxVegas lads and lasses don’t overindulge in average. There were few drunken louts.
Nairobi. Cheers to the freakin’ weekend and all that! You good people of Nairobi know why alcohol was given us by the gods! In Nairobi, beer is for the drinking and you’d better not waste! My cousins are actually afraid of drinking in Kenya with the Nairobi lot!
Score: Nairobi 1, NaxVegas nil
#5 Music
NaxVegas is crazy about it’s ragga and dancehall. Bleurgh! Nuff sed!
Nairobi has everything from some local infusion to electro to hiphop to dancehall.
Score: Nairobi 1, NaxVegas nil
#6 Fun-o- Meter
Flat out, NaxVegas kills Nairobi in this regard! Nax slays Nairobi dead! NaxVegas is fun with a capital F! Could it be the fact that NaxVegas is hidden or could it be that NaxVegas is removed from watching eyes? I know not! All i know is that NaxVegas is a madness!
Nairobi… *sigh* most nights it’s the same old same old.
Score: For this one, NaxVegas 2, Nairobi nil.
Waddup guys!!! The weekend is here. But before you can put on your dancing shoes, here is top of the morning;
#1 Check out how wardrobe malfunction leaves Marya exposed.
#2 Meet Miss Karun’s sister, Marun.
#3 Take a look at how Marya and Avril make football look sexy.
#4 Miss Karun is officially taken, sorry guys. Check out this video.
#5 Here is Uncle Chim Tuna’s Open Letter responding to Jamaica’s RDX for dissing Kenyans.
#6 Juliani’s “4 by 6” theatrical video is finally out. Take a look.
#7 Octopizzo launches scratch cards for his music. How genius!
#8 Meet Kenya’s hottest new artiste.
#9 Shaffie Weru set to emcee the annual celebration of beer.
#10 Calif Records’ Ala-C rubbishes rape claims.
Now you know. Have a great weekend ahead and of course keep it Ghafla! for more entertaining news.
If you have been harboring fantasies of getting down with Miss Karun, then it’s time for you to FORGET THAT ONE!
My boy Phiny, a cast member of the online TV show 10 Minute Fix, flew in from the US, and top of his agenda was to get an interview with Camp Mulla on the day they released their debut album Funky Town(that was the same day as Safaricom Sevens by the way).
ANYWAY, so Phiny did interviews one by one with the Camp Mulla members, and when it came to Karun’s turn, of course he jumped STRAIGHT into the relationship question:
Phiny: This is what I came for tonight(points at Karun), Miss Karun
Karun: How you doing
Phiny: I’m good. Look at her(spins Karun around, steals a glance at her booty). Tell us about your new album coming out tonight, about to hit the stage
Karun: FUNKY TOWN! When it’s Friday now they’re saying TGIFunky.
Phiny: Sing for them a little bit. You’ve got a lovely voice.
(Karun bursts out into song for a bit)
Phiny: Tell us about yourself. Are you single or what?
Karun: Right now, not really.
Phiny: (pointing at camera) Yeah, she told you first. I didn’t want to tell you and spoil everything, so that’s it right there.
Karun: Aww, it was supposed to be a surprise, now everybody knows!
And the collective sound of Kenyan men sighing could be heard all through the night.
I’ve attached video evidence below as proof, for those who want to watch for themselves.
Daniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 in Skyfall, the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In Skyfall, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Directed by Sam Mendes and written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan, the film, as you might have already seen from the trailer, is definitely going to be an action-packed adventure as the stakes are raised.
If you’re one of those people who just can’t wait for the Kenyan premiere on the 25th of October–which, thanks to Heineken, will be one of the first countries in the world to watch–then you will love the video below. It is a behind-the-scenes featurette that shows the making of the film, complete with interviews from the film’s major players.
Here at Ghafla!, we’re giving you a chance to join in the festivities. We are giving away two tickets to the film premiere where fans will get to watch the 23rd installment of one of the longest running franchises in film history. The premiere is exclusively brought to you by Bond’s new official drink, Heineken.
One lucky fan will win tickets to the film’s premiere where you will get to schmooze with local celebrities at the IMAX cinemas. This will be easy because the answer is provided by Bond himself. At exactly minute 7:00, 007 is asked a question. Tell us his answer. Leave it on the comments section for your chance to be one of the first people in the world to watch the film.
Check out the video below.
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Legendary Kenyan mixmaster, DJ Adrian, is in Dubai for a performance at Rock City, Howard Johnson Hotel for the Mashujaa Day celebrations.
The DJ will perform at the Jamboree in Dubai on the 20th of October from 8:00 p.m. Entry to the event is AED 100 and only over 21-year-olds will be allowed.
Also performing will be Kenya’s King of Mugithi, Mighty Salim alongside Shirko and Amoury Beyby. Attendants are urged to dress in Kenya’s national colours as they go to enjoy the best in genge, bongo flava, afromix and reggae.
Tiera Gee calls herself Queen of the Coast and she is about to release another video to solidify her status.
Casanova is the singer’s latest single, which was released four months ago. Now she is getting read for the release of the video. She has released behind-the-scenes photos from the Casanova shoot.
Check them out below.
Check out the rest of the photos here.
Kenyan artistes are dynamic individuals. Not only do they focus entirely on developing their music careers but most recently, they have come to be recognized as philanthropic individuals.
Fresh from donating their ringback tones proceeds to IDPs, the artistes are now focusing on enhancing the lives of refugee Somali women and their children at the Daadab Camp. Named Dadaab’s Gabhar (women of Dadaab), the artistes will be aiming to raise 2 million shillings intended to fund vocational training institutions in Dadaab for refugees. The charity will involve over 20 artists and will be held on Sunday the 14th at the Brookhouse School.
The vocational training will see the women acquire self-reliance skills as they currently lack none considering they have spent almost all their lives in a war-torn country and a refugee camp. Tickets for the event cost 1000/- for adults and 700/- for students while those for VIP will be 3000/-.
Do you really think you are as African or it’s just your name that sounds African? If you are a real African then the Kitenge Festival 2012 is a must attend for you. Slated for 20th October at The Village Market Shopping Mall, Gigiri, the event will showcase African fabric, culture and music.
This years’ event is themed, “BRING THE DRAMA!” Designers and vendors are expected to push boundaries with their displays, showcase and products. So, BE Loud, BE Colourful, BE Bold and BE Big with your African themed attires from across the continent during the event.
Here is what to expect;
Red-print sundress
Kitenge-print laptop case
Kanga-print tray
Kanga pair of shorts
Green and purle floral kanga sundress
Props to Dukawalla and Kitenge
Yes! They will all be celebrating their birthdays on the same night, though the actual ‘birth dates’ passed.
The two artistes and the deejay will be throwing a party,dubbed ‘ALL OUT FRIDAY’ at the Jazz Club this Friday 12th of October and guess who will be on the decks… DJ Scream (as if you didn’t have the idea).
This will be one night that Octopizzo, Alfayo and DJ Scream promise not to be forgotten. As if it is not obvious enough, Octopizzo and Alfayo will of-course be taking to stage for a brief moment before they start mingling with the fans and actually having a blast.
Entry is of-course free. There is no way we are missing this so, see you there.
Rapper Kaka Sungura a.k.a Rabbit has already started his Orutu Ya Masudi Tour.
This Friday, 12th October, he will be at the Meru University performing at the Freshaz Bash. He will be introducing the new singing sensation, Chess.
Rabbit released the video for his latest single, Haiwessmake, which features the aforementioned Chess. On the decks at the bash will be DJ Jr. Entrance to the event is free. Orutu Ya Masudi is Rabbit’s 17-track debut album in which features Aziza the Band, Christine Apondi and Qritikal among others.
You know him from the song Furifuri Dance featuring Jimmi Gait. And now, the Furifuri master, Gospel artiste, DK will be launching his new video tomorrow at The Lounge of Petma Restaurant on 2nd floor of Kenwood House, just opposite KFC on Kimathi Street. The new video will feature a whopping 200 dancers!!!
Dubbed Sarisari, DK was even kind enough to leak the cover art of the new single via his Facebook page. It seems the award winning artiste is not about to let his fans forget about him nor to stop spreading the Gospel as he released a new video (Kofii Yoo) not so long ago 
in June featuring the youthful Master Piece and Cabassa.
Currently working under System Unit, DK has performed at Face off with Safaricom, Groove tours with skiza,groove party with Skiza, Kenya for Kenyans with Safaricom and Open happiness with Cocacola. When all is said and done, DK is a hot new talent to the emerging African urban gospel music scene, already being hailed as the “furi furi king”: DK aka Daudi Kabaka.
Let’s wait and see if he will live up to that reputation in his new video.
Camp Mulla launched their debut album, FunkyTown at the Safaricom 7s last month. The album has since been retailing at the Nakumatt and Text Book Centre stores.
A video of the behind-the-scenes happenings before the album release has surfaced online.
In the video’s first scene, we see Camp Mulla and other Niko Na Safaricom artistes in the official tour bus. Then we are introduced to “Miss Karun,” who also seems to be K’Cous’ stylist.
She then introduces us to her sister, Marun. Check the video out below and wait for minute 0:40 below.
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Every rapper likes to showcase their skills in the art of free-styling. Most, if not all, often do it as some beats play in the background and they attempt to deliver their impromptu thought up lyrics with the best flow they can get.
Well, some just choose to go raw and serve it as it as comes. Either way, at the end of the day, it’s the listeners who will have the last word and in this case, you will be the listener.
VoodooSeller, from Head Bangaz Entertainment, while hanging out with 6KG, decided to drop us some few bars of his own. Straight freestyle, no beats,just lyrics. Listen up.
The Gangnam Style video went viral almost immediately it was uploaded on YouTube. It is by far one of the most interesting and funniest music videos, and more so, Asian music video.
As good and unmatchable as it is, you know there are always people ready to accept a challenge that has not even been issued to them, and so the parodies begun. Almost every country now has its own Gangnam Style parody video.
What? You thought Kenya would be left out on this? No way!
Check out kenya’s own version of Gangnam Style.
Yvonne (Miz Darcq) is set to take over the music industry with her brand of alternative RnB.
Her music is inspired by Aretha Franklin, Macy Gray, Backstreet Boys, Yousou Ndour and The Beatles among others.
Yvonne not only sings but plays the piano, flute and bass guitar among other instruments. She also a fashion designer, dancer and model. The Sudan-born Kenyan singer is now working with Headbangaz International to release new music.
So far, she has worked with local and international artistes like Nazizi and Mozambique’s Dama Do Bling. She is currently working on the release of a video on the 6th of November. In the meantime, you can listen to one of the teasers for her tracks, Buckle Up (Strap It Up). Check it out below.
Last week we told you the director and one of the lead actors in Kenya’s hottest movie, Nairobi Half Life, will be in Germany for the screening of the film. The two, Tosh Gitonga, the movie’s director and actor Olwenya Maina who plays the gangsta leader Oti were spotted promoting the movie in Germany ahead of the set screenings. Take a look;
Movie posters on the street
Tosh and Olwenya with the radio presenter Ben Ebling
Tosh and Olwenya at Multicult FM
Photo props: Hot Secretz
Image consultant, Derek Bbanga, is going to host Nairobi Haute Couture at the Hilton Hotel on the 13th of October. He will host alongside TV presenter, Janet Mbugua. The event will take place between 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.
Derek Bbanga is one of the top experts in the continent in the area of image consulting. He is an authority in creating and maintaining a brand, communication skills, keynote speaker and corporate emcee. Derek is also the managing director of Public Image Africa. Derek has also been an etiquette coach for the Miss Kenya pageant.
Ghafla! is giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to Nairobi Haute Couture where you will get to see designs from Blackbird Jeans, Ankara Vintage, Tichi Designs, Zeynab Ally, A’la Mode Africa and Vaishali Morjaria Collections.
All you have to do is tell us which Citizen TV show Derek Bbanga appeared in as a panelist. Leave your answer in the comments sections below to win the tickets.
Octopizzo is undoubtedly one of the most creative musicians we have in Kenya right now. From his cloth-line business to his yet-to-be-launched condom line to his latest pen and pencil business. And just few hours ago, Octopizzo has unveiled scratch cards for his music.
All you have to do to now own Octo’s music is to purchase these scratch cards and download the music straight to your mobile phone. Octopizzo is the first musician in Kenya to promote his music on this platform which basically covers all his fans.
Octopizzo announced the debut of the scratch cards with the following message: “GET MUSIC FROM OCTOPIZZO SCRATCH CARDS TODAY,You dont have to complain about the Cd breaking ama kushika scratch anymo.”
Go ahead and scratch and get music pap!!
Oh my! I don’t know what to make of this. I’m certainly glad I’m not myopic, but then again, there’s always the zoom button when things appear… ‘unclear’ and distant.
Marya was on stage performing alongside Avril at the Guiness Football Challenge over the weekend, and she fell victim to wardrobe malfunction (to the delight of the fappers around).
On stage, Marya brought out a special guest… Miss C*mel t*e. On second thought, I think this guest was not invited at all. Miss C*mel t*e just decided this was the right time to get her share of the attention, and so she has.
And here is an upclose photo;
Shaffie Weru, Kenya’s patron saint of drunkards is going to be the MC of this year’s Oktoberfest.
Shaffie Weru will MC the event that will include the official keg tapping ceremony to mark the beginning of the festivities. A representative from the German Embassy will be there to do the keg tapping.
This will happen after the festival and the stalls are opened. After the opening, Shaffie will introduce the performing bands. Shaffie is a radio presenter with Kiss FM. Oktoberfest is an annual celebration of beer.
This dude never fails in bringing out his message clearly to the fans. He just has this way of portraying facts through lyrics and images that no one else seems to have grasped.
Revolutionary and realistic, Juliani’s “4 by 6” is that type of song that every Kenyan, in-fact, every East African can relate too. And what good timing it has too. Just when ‘politricks’ is at its peak, he releases this track and video. He couldn’t have chosen any better time than this to launch the track.
What I love most about the lyrics of “4 by 6” is its parabolic nature. If you are slow (sorry about that), it will actually take you some time to interpret some of the messages that he is trying to get through in this song. Take this for instance, “kuku imefungwa kamba refu, ina-feel free. Before ijue, iko kwa plate kando ya chips.”
Let’s just give credit where it’s due. Juliani is a brilliant lyricist and there is no debating that. My personal favorite lyrics in the track, “bulb ikiwaka kwa kichwa utalipa KPLC kwa kila good idea,” gets me smiling every time. You can get the “4 by 6” lyrics right here. The video… don’t even get me started on that. The concept illustrates the lyrics, word for word. The theatrical puppet controlled Juliani represents the common mwananchi, and the “4 by 6” bed, I would say, represents his lifestyle.
This is not the kind of work you would expect from an ordinary artiste. No, my friend. This is one of those extra-ordinary ones. One that you would listen to his whole album, without skipping a single track.
Check out the new video below, just released.
Recently the Third Season of Guinness Football Challenge was launched and Ogopa’s sexy and sassy duo Avril and Marya were at hand to rub off their “hotness” to the game. Take a look;
Avril
Marya
EABL’s Carol Ndungu (R) and Arianne Okong’o
Avril’s Kitu Kimoja is one of the most popular songs to come out this year. It has solidified Avril’s status as one of the biggest female artistes in the country.
The song was produced by Ogopa Deejays, which explains its pop-ish style, but as some covers have suggested, it would actually make a pretty good ballad.
A new cover by Robby Voice proves that. And it just made me like the song a little more. Robby is no Lang Lang but he plays the piano fairly well. Here’s a message from Robby Voice: “True fans would do such a thing for their local artistes and I really wanna support our 254 artistes so this one of my pieces of appreciation. I have never seen our bands do cover songs for them, vitu za majuu tu.”
Check out his really sweet cover of Kitu Kimoja below.
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Avril’s Kitu Kimoja is one of the most popular songs to come out this year. It has solidified Avril’s status as one of the biggest female artistes in the country.
The song was produced by Ogopa Deejays, which explains its pop-ish style, but as some covers have suggested, it would actually make a pretty good ballad.
A new cover by Robby Voice proves that. And it just made me like the song a little more. Robby is no Lang Lang but he plays the piano fairly well. Here’s a message from Robby Voice: “True fans would do such a thing for their local artistes and I really wanna support our 254 artistes so this one of my pieces of appreciation. I have never seen our bands do cover songs for them, vitu za majuu tu.”
Check out his really sweet cover of Kitu Kimoja below.
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If you haven’t watched the unquestionably hottest movie in Kenya right now, run baby run because you have just one more week left to watch it before its screening closes.
Catch the movie at Westgate and Junction because next week (Thursday 18th October) the curtain falls on its airing. So, here is the schedule: At the Junction: Weekends 10:50am, 1:00pm, 5:30pm, 9:00pm. Weekdays 10:50am, 1:00pm, 3:10pm, 5:30pm, 9:00pm. At Westgate: Daily at 3:20pm and 7.20pm.
Meanwhile the movie continues to get more international recognition as on Tuesday, it received an honourable mention in UK-based newspaper, The Guardian. The paper salutes NHL for being the first ever Kenyan film to get be submitted for nomination at the Oscars.
There you have it, make a point to watch this great Kenyan production before it closes.
If you missed it, i don’t blame you. Some dancehall one-hit-wonders recently talked greasy about Kenya and no-one cared.
The couple called RDX, BMW or BMX something inbetween those acronyms spoke about how Kenya killed their careers by labelling them controversial. These are the chaps who gave you the Bend Over track that had everyone (shockingly except me) going crazy. The track was admittedly so huge, it had every Kenyan youth attempting to engage in coitus on the dancefloor. Uncle Chim Tuna doesn’t approve!
But back to the matter at hand, this couple is now saying that they were housed in a sub-par hotel and that their career was done irreperable damage when Kenyans labelled them explicit and controversial. Correct your dede if he’s wrong but don’t the two labels help artists especially those from the West? Just look at Lady Gaga et al.
These lads need to come up with another excuse for their moribund career. Blame global warming or poor toilet hygiene but don’t involve the proud people of Kenya in your delusional rants. Come up with another hit instead of whinnig like an elderly couple of hasbeens complaining about the state of music these days.
KENYA IS A PROUD NATION that shouldn’t be compared to her equally proud neighbour Uganda but these two brought up the rather childish comparison. While Ghafla does positive pieces, i had to speak out for the land my mother calls home. We opened our beautiful country up to you and this how you repay us? You wait to return home to run to some little blogs and Youtube to fire shots at us? Not while Chim Tuna Khasiani draws breath!
And afterall, everyone has a right to an opinion, MINE. So BMX, stop bringing Kenyans into your excuses for a failed career and either make music or shuttup your mouths!
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After experiencing bouts of attack from illness, top Kenyan female boxer is set to be discharged from the Mathari Mental Hospital. Reviewing her health condition after visiting her at the mental institution, Nonini who is one of the celebs leading the PAMOJACONJE2012 INITIATIVE revealed that the boxer could be discharged from hospital this week.
“Back from the Mathari Hospital to see Conje and can confidently say she is improving vizuri! Hopefully she will be discharged this week,” revealed the Genge Godfather. Celebs and a section of politicians have most recently come out to support Conje get back to her feet and consequently to her winning ways in the boxing ring.
So far, so there has been a fundraiser and a women boxing match for female celebs in the Kenyan entertainment industry all in aid of Conje’s healthcare and news of her recovery will greatly be received.
Last week the online community was abuzz with news (or is it rumours?) that Calif Records’ artiste, Ala C had raped a female friend after she declined to give in to his sexual demands.
It was reported that Ala C had tried soliciting for lungula from one of his female fans after their first meeting. However, the “Walking Class” hit-maker has now responded to the claims saying that none of them is real and that he has moved past that.
Ala C said those spreading the rumours were riding on his name to become famous. The singer declared that he is over the story and that he is concentrating on his acting career and as such he revealed that he will be joining Tahidi High as an actor.
And here is his message:
“I have received so many messages asking me to respond to something a certain page wrote about me. Nashukuru mafans wangu kwa kusimama na mimi..when ua making progress not every1 will be happy about it lazima kuwe na mtu anataka kukuweka chini..but anyway i need a new bunch of haters since all others turned friends! BIG UP TO ALL MY DIE HARD FANS ..nawapenda wote!”
Be the judge.
Last week the online community was abuzz with news (or is it rumours?) that Calif Records’ artiste, Ala C had raped a female friend after she declined to give in to his sexual demands.
It was reported that Ala C had tried soliciting for lungula from one of his female fans after their first meeting. However, the “Walking Class” hit-maker has now responded to the claims saying that none of them is real and that he has moved past that.
Ala C said those spreading the rumours were riding on his name to become famous. The singer declared that he is over the story and that he is concentrating on his acting career and as such he revealed that he will be joining Tahidi High as an actor.
And here is his message:
“I have received so many messages asking me to respond to something a certain page wrote about me. Nashukuru mafans wangu kwa kusimama na mimi..when ua making progress not every1 will be happy about it lazima kuwe na mtu anataka kukuweka chini..but anyway i need a new bunch of haters since all others turned friends! BIG UP TO ALL MY DIE HARD FANS ..nawapenda wote!”
Be the judge.
The 2012 edition of the Mathare Peace Festival will take place on the 11th, 12th and 13th of October in various venues around the slum. The event is organized by Mathare Roots, Billian Music Family and Frei T. Raume.
The highlight of the festival will be the grand concert on the last day as it will feature performances by more than two dozen artistes, troupes and DJs. They include Madtraxx, BMF, Ojiji, Billie, Tahmane, Ogwellah, Batata, Tyg, Nairobeez, Sick Doctors, Marvo & Chemical, BQamp, GBF, J Crew Dancers, B-Pain, Santy, CZA, PK, Wamilele, Bantytown Fire, ODG, Daville, Mababa Squad, Tendrils, Kuche, Pitiz and Gigs.
The DJs will be 1FM’s DJ 2one2, Club 254’s DJ Flexx, DJ Brayo, DJ Gunya and the MC will be Ong’ado. The venue of the concert will be at the Austin’s Field on Juja Road. For details, call 0727 567 171, 0786 691 246 or 0722 545 812.