Month: October 2012

Kenya’s comedy industry has received a great boost from the first African mobile devices brand, Mi-Fone that has taken into sponsoring comedians by way of promoting their works through endorsements.

Renowned stand-up comedian Nathan Muya aka JB Masanduku is among other Kenyan comedians whose talent has received publicity endorsement from the mobile phone devices company.

The company is sponsoring a series of comedy sessions dubbed Mi Comedy that seeks to nurture and promote upcoming local comedians, thereby popularizing Kenya’s talent across the continent. In addition, the company loads the comedy clips on all Mi-Fone handsets therefore promoting Kenya’s vibrant comics. 

Other local comedians who have been showcased on Mi Comedy are Chipukeezy and Dr. King’ori. Speaking on this venture, JB expressed excitement over the deal, terming it as an innovative idea, which makes it more convenient for people to access Kenyan comedy across Africa. “When Mi-Fone told me that my comedy would be loaded for free on the Mi-Fone handsets, I felt honored that they appreciate the work that we do,” said JB.

JB felt that the move by Mi-Fone to load it up on mobile phones makes comedy accessible to people who may not be able to attend his shows. “Loading it up on the phone makes people who can’t see me on TV or attend my shows have a taste of my comedy at the palm of their hands,” he added.

For samples of the comedy acts above, click HERE.

It is the latest talent search show that has hit the streets of Nairobi. This however, is not the usual talents search shows that we are used to here in Kenya. No! This is the first of its kind here.

The ‘Ideaz Nazo’ talent show, which will also be a TV show aired in one of the leading Kenyan TV stations and, is all about the youths that are full of TV ideas, but are not equipped to make them happen. This might give birth to new creative and very much interesting programmes, all from our very own youths.

‘Ideaz Nazo’ was initiated by the Zinduka Interactive and Spielworks Media and was launched recently and here are some of the people behind it.

Dorothy Ghettuba, CEO Spielworks Media/Producer

Neil Schell_ Canadian Director

Chris Kamau_ Content Producer

For any high-flying musician/ celeb image is everything. From your mode of dressing to the guys you hang out with; to your hood they must complement your “star status.” And one Norwegian based Kenyan born singer Stella Mwangi AKA STL is keen on that.

A look at this photo just reveals that this is without a doubt an up-market neighbourhood and if we had a Kenyan version of MTV Cribs, then definitely STL’s crib would be among those featured. Though her digs is not visible in this image, your guess is as good as mine; it’s not something so different from this one.

Well, Y.O.L.O. if you have it, flaunt it.

So many times have you watched international celebs totting guns in movies or photos but am sure you’ve never seen any Kenyan let alone African celeb brandishing a rifle on camera. Maybe the closest this came was in 2009 when a photo (check leading photo) of TMK’s Temba leaked to the internet. So here are photos of some of Kenyan celebs;

Nick Wang’ondu

Eve D’Souza

Eric Wainaina with an escopetarra (a guitar made from a modified gun, used as a peace symbol). The name is derived from the Spanish words escopeta (shotgun) and guitarra (guitar).

Photo props: Grace Kerongo

Igbo kwenu!! Attention ladies this my akuko na for you and una enyi!! It has been announced that this year’s cycle of Naija Nite is all about you!

In appreciation of Kenyan women, this edition will exclusively cater to you. That means that you should come out looking spiffy with your pals, ready to mingle and have a great time Nigerian style. And there are a couple of exciting artists oout to turn this your night into one to remember. From Nigerian music and a taste of not just the food but the colourful culture.

And the artists set to perform? Well, let’s start with Chidinma of the “Kedike” fame. This adanma na have a powerful voice that she manages to chanel right through her small frame!

You sabi am? Well if you do then you have no need for further convincing but if you do, then Jackie Chandiru of the “I’m Not A Gold Digger” fame will be in the house.

And so will Keko whose been riding high off her track “Make You Dance” and just for what i suspect is for you ladies, 9Con will be making his debut.

You don’t know um? Mek you look for the Pulse from last week-oh! That na him in the back! And Lyra Aoko will also be making her debut as will stablemate Isis whose track with Bamboo “Tribal Dance” is enjoying massive airplay. So come out looking smashing and have the time of your lives. And trust that if all you beautiful girls come out, the lads don show! Uncle Chim Tuna for one will be in attendance!

The event will be held at Ngong Race Course on the 10th of November and regular tickets will be sold at 1,000/- shillings in advance and 1,500/- at the gate while VIP tickets will retail at 5,000/- and will only be sold in advance. Corporate tables will gor for 100,000/-.

So mek i sey now, don’t dull-o!

· Chidinma (Miss Kedike)

· Jackie Chandiru (She’s Not a Gold Digger!)

· Keko (Uganda’s Queen of swag) -he is. I am Nigeria’s sexiest man!

· 9con (Nigeria’s sexiest lad)

· Isis (Kenyan’s Sensational Diva)

· Lyraoko (Kenya’s Pop Princess)

And you can watch her video confirming that she’ll be here. Dis no jonze ting!

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For any Kenyan artiste to curtain-raise for an international act like Akon, it only goes to show that they are top of their game. So this coming Saturday, Kenya’s top musicians Juliani, Bamboo and Stella will be opening for Akon.

It is also expected that Bamboo and Akon will perform Mama Africa together, a song originally done by Akon but later on remixed by Bamboo. It really will be great seeing the two perform the track as they have never performed together before.

The MC of the event will be hip-hop head Buddha Blaze. The advance tickets are available at Carnivore & Tamarind in town at 2,500/- for the main arena and 5000/- for VIP for the evening event while 2,500/- for the Family Concert.

Howdy good people! Here is top of the morning;

#1 Alai calls Rachel Shebesh a sugar mummy.

#2 DJ Creme and friends have released a s3x-tape. Check out.

#3 Take a look at this new nvde photo of Kaz which could be the hottest yet!

#4 Prezzo’s ex-girl turns 28.

#5 Cynthia Nyamai & university student suspended for tweeting to give talk at a social media event.

#6 Octopizzo’s new track is his greatest yet! Check it out.

#7 Ian Mbugua does not want a Uhuru/Ruto presidency.

#8 Top gospel artist Eko Dydda attacks Pulse for going in on A-Star.

#9 Take a look at how STL makes her music.

#10 Find out how fire under blogger Dennis Itumbi has been re-ignited.

Now you’re up to date. Keep it Ghafla for more scoop. Great day!!

On behalf of the Ghafla All Stars i would wish to thank all our readers. It’s because of you that we have achieved a whole new milestone.

Today Ghafla achieved 1, 053, 140 page views. And I would personally like to thank our dedicated readers who are passionate about the Kenyan entertainment scene. Passionate individuals such as Anthony Fuego Sserwadda, Jaffar Mohamed, Denis Imaya, Carolynar Spencer and those i haven’t mentioned. People whom i have come to respect because they stand to their truths even when we b**t heads due to differences in opinions.

Tina Kagia, Adelle O, Willy M. Tuva and the others whose goodwill has allowed us to grow in leaps and bounds. Thank you. All the celebrities who feed us their stories, we appreciate the goodwill. It’s because of you that we can break stories before anyone else.

The team of writers, from the editor Kone Sekou to the writers Jeff Omondi, Ed Wagwau, Nali and myself. Chege the mastermind behind our social network push, the person you all talk to on Twitter or Facebook, Lewis our Sales and Marketing rep and to Baba Ghafla una give us work. To the legal advisor Ms. Suzanne and the accountant Ruth. Dalu! Thank you!

Hakuna Mbrrr Entertainment brings you Exorcism Wednesdays at the new iClub on Kimathi Street.

The show is hosted by popular Ghetto Radio host, Mbusii a.k.a Ambusideh as he leads Rastafarians in chanting down Babylon. The weekly event will feature the best in reggae and roots music.

DJs to perform during the show include Lion, DJ Dabo Trabo, MC Cure and MC Smatta. iClub is the former Tacos Pub & Restaurant.

On the 27th of October, The GoDown will host Atemi and Yunasi in a free concert. The GoDown Gig will take place between 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Atemi Oyungu started singing at age 10 in church. After high school, she was part of an a capella group, Thrown Together by Christ. With TTBC she managed to tour Zimbabwe. Atemi has gone on to perform with some of the biggest in Kenya including Eric Wainaina with her music being produced by the likes of Kanjii Mbugua and Aaron Rimbui.

Yunasi started as a gospel band called Emmanuel’s Clan and like Atemi, performed in church. They later changed their name Yunasi and recorded their first album at Tedd Josiah’s Audio Vault in 2003. They went on to establish a music career in Europe before making their Kenyan comeback this year.

Atemi and Yunasi will bring their best hits at the afternoon fun-filled event together with DJ Kafi.

I was recently on pesatalk.com and i read a rather interesting piece about how your MPig spends your money… For instance did you know your MPig gets 60,000/- a month to spend on entertainment?

That in itself is an obscene amount given that we pay them whether or not we want to and they keep adding themselves more money. That basically means that all the scandals we read about MPs having parties such as the tragic party that claimed the beautiful and innocent omaricha (she na precious) Mercy Keino’s life are funded by us.

So every month, 222 MPs get 60,000/- per month to party with our daughters and gels and we foot the bill! I don’t know about you but i am appalled! That translates to Kenyans forking out 13,320,000 million shillings to allow these leeches to unwind and gain “much needed” R&R.

The article on pesatalk.com has alot more information that should be enough to irk any responsible Kenyan citizen and drive them to action with their voters card!

After holding successful events aimed at giving artists a platform to showcase their talent in Nairobi, the Open Mic will on Thursday (October 25) hold the same event in Nakuru. Dubbed, Jawabu Open Mic, the event will include activities such as spoken word, poetry, live acoustic music, comedy, mimicry and freestyles.

One of the organizers, Allan Malloy said the event is aimed at giving all upcoming artistes a platform and a stage to showcase their talents.  “All we are doing is giving the artists a stage to show the people of Nakuru what they can do,” said Malloy, “we intend to build confidence in them.”

According to Hivi Sasa the MC of the event will be Charlie the poet and the entrance is free of charge upon purchase of any kind of drink.

This week’s edition of Thursday Nite Live brings you Kombo and Afrosimba. On the 25th of October, the artistes bring their brand of Afro-fusion at Choices on Baricho road.

Thursday Nite Live is fast becoming one of the most popular weekly events in Nairobi. The live show promotes original acoustic, jazz and roots music. Entry is free.

Artistes who have previously performed at Thursday Nite Live include Wendy Kimani, Omogi Okite, Sauti Sol, Abbi, Makadem, Yunasi, Eric Wainaina, Winyo and Stan among others.

Ohhh this is some good news. This is some really awesome news. Nazizi and Wyre going back to the studio to do a collabo after all these years. Oh men, this is epic.

I will assume you understand what all these fuss is about because if not, you are definitely not a ‘mgenge’. This right here, this collaboration, was the birth of Necessary Noise some few years back and the genesis to legendary tracks that are hits till date.

This collaboration right here is what gave hope to the Kenyan music industry. It is one of the reasons that we, fans, stuck around in anticipation for more Kenyan music, alongside groups like Kalamashaka and K-South. These two right here, together and individually, are legends.

Their separation, which came at the time when they were at their peak, was devastating. A punch to the Kenyan music industry’s nuts. But trust in Kenyans to hold on strong and give birth to new and revised artistes, to fill the vacancy left in our musical hearts, desperately longing for the reunion of groups like K-South, Kalamashaka, Black Duo and Necessary Noise.

But no longer. By the look of things, K-South is about to reunite. I have no idea where Black Duo is but Necessary Noise doesn’t look so bad right now. They might just get back together as a group, I don’t know. But one thing I know for sure is that right now, this very moment, Nazizi and Wyre are in the studio, working on a new song. Whether it is Necessary Noise or just a normal collabo, this is a step towards the right direction.

“Okay guys! So Wyre and I are going into studio kesho. What tune would you like to hear from us? I got a good feeling about this one. Big up!”, said Nazizi yesterday.

W-DJ and his fellow deejays, better known as Deejays Republic (Dj Mista Dru, Dj Hypnotiq, Dj Andre, Dj Protégé and DJ Crème de la Crème) have released the latest mixtape in town. Dubbed Sextape, the mixtape is dedicated to all the ladies.

Announcing its release, the electrifying Deejays Republic said Sextape was ready for download from their page, “Ladies and gents! Download this brand new mix! W-Dj presents: Sextape. Get it from our page now!!”.  It is assumed that the mixtape is W-DJ’s birthday present to his fans considering he made on his birthday.

Deejays Republic as an entertainment unit has cut itself a niche in the showbiz scene having staged successful shows around the country. Nevertheless, member deejays have also succeeded in their solo careers . Check out Sextape below;

A lot of artistes may have dropped out of this year’s Kisima Awards but the show will go on.

The gala event where the awards will be presented is set to take place on the 2nd of November at the KICC Ballroom. The ceremony will take place between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

The winner of Artiste of the Year is set to be awarded Kshs. 2 million at the 10th edition of the event. Advance tickets to the gala will go for Kshs. 2,500 while VIP tickets will go for Kshs. 5,000.