Don’t you just love it when comedians find a hilarious way of passing on their message to their audience? Especially when that message may just end up saving your life and your manhood.
Take this video for instance. It is from a Ugandan production, displaying to everyone the consequences of making the wrong move on a Ugandan girl.
This is for all the men out there. Get it right on the first try, or get out!
Don’t you just love it when comedians find a hilarious way of passing on their message to their audience? Especially when that message may just end up saving your life and your manhood.
Take this video for instance. It is from a Ugandan production, displaying to everyone the consequences of making the wrong move on a Ugandan girl.
This is for all the men out there. Get it right on the first try, or get out!
One of Kenya’s biggest DJs, Joe Mfalme is heading to the Middle East for shows.
The Capital FM mixmaster will perform at StarDome, Merweb Hotel in Central Doha. Opening for the Dj will be DJ Hash at the live and exclusive M Lounge.
The event takes place on 30th November. DJ Joe Mfalme has performed at the Big Brother Africa eviction shows and other shows in South Africa. The Doha show is organized by StarDome Entertainment.
When 2013 comes up, one artiste who is sure to heat up the music scene is Yvonne Darcq. She has hit the live music circuit hard performing at Kisimas, opening for Akon and Oktoberfest among others.
Her music is inspired by Aretha Franklin, Macy Gray, Backstreet Boys, Yousou Ndour and The Beatles among others. The soulful singer who dabbles in a variety of genres records with Headbangerz Entertainment.
She recently released a video for her track Suffocating and even before the dust settles on that one, she is out with a new single. Sio Ndoto is a house music track that sounds way different from the mellow Suffocating.
“Show me what you got, boy. You make it hot, boy. Don’t ever stop, boy. Me need you now boy.” Check out Sio Ndoto below.
The Timberlakes are back with even more stories about their endangered with even more political allegations.
“After fleeing Kenya for his life, former Presidential aspirant Quincy Timberlake, has left a GCC country to unknown destination. Confirmed reports indicate that the young politician left the country with intentions of not coming back for his usual business operations. Timberlake boarded an Asian flight at a GCC Airport.
“Timberlake was seen at a GCC airport with heavy luggage an indication that he may not be back anytime soon,” an Emirates airlines hostess told us. Timberlake is a GCC business investor but until then business can not go on as usual and therefore he has decided to bow out for his security reasons as the region proves to be uninhabitable any longer. Kenyans have been died lately in the UAE in unexplained circumstances.
According to one of his close aides who talked to us on condition of anonymity, the eloquent politician was headed to a secret location in one Oceania pacific after being threatened by Prime Minister’s close allies. He’s seen as a traitor and one from PM’s own backyard who rose up to challenge the incumbent politically. Luos are now holding him responsible for causing the political downfall of the Prime Minister and have placed a bounty on his head whether the PM wins elections or not.
“What is absolute is that he must die whether we win elections or not, he must be brought down or else he remains a big future political stumble block,” a PM’s die hard based in Dubai told us.
Detectives from Kenya police and NSIS raided Timberlake’s very last hideouts while still in Kenya on Saturday night looking for post election evidence which he’s suspected of storing, but to their disappointment he fled the GCC with the documents and was on his flight to unknown destination.
It’s known that the controversial politician revealed to the Kenyan press that he has been threatened by Prime Minister’s close henchmen for unmasking the dark side of Raila Odinga. He has severally claimed that his life was in danger, hinting that the threats came from Odinga’s allies and his wife’s family. The PM is always known to institute criminal libel proceedings against his political opponents with intentions of locking them up forever and Timberlake has already tasted that side of his venom.
“We shall pursue him from Fiji, Manus up to Nauru because those are the islands known to be currently collecting data of refugee applicants and he may be seeking asylum too and we’re aware of that. We’re still capable of using all means available to wipe him off even it means to desperately act as one of those refugees but to poison his food or inject him with mercury then flee away,” a Kenyan fanatic of the PM based in Dubai told us.
Leaflets with death threats against Timberlake are lately seen almost everywhere in some places in the GCC warning him to either quit the area and save his life or face the same blade that “shaves” others and go unnoticed.
“We torched his houses, cars and businesses. It seems it did not dawn in his inner pains yet. We compromised the media to tarnish his name and has become the most hated Kenyan up there with politicians. Our final mission is on course, to take his life away and shut him up for life,” Ayugi Orunda confirmed to us via phone.
Kenyan media holds a belief that Timberlake has enough evidence to indict Raila Odinga and his ODM clique of war crimes at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his role in the 2007/08 post-elections violence that claimed lives of 1,333 people and over half a million displaced. Therefore the corrupt media chief editors are up in arms to ensure that their “cash fueler” the PM is well protected and instead Timberlake’s name remain tarnished further in his absentia.”
The Timberlakes are back with even more stories about their endangered with even more political allegations.
“After fleeing Kenya for his life, former Presidential aspirant Quincy Timberlake, has left a GCC country to unknown destination. Confirmed reports indicate that the young politician left the country with intentions of not coming back for his usual business operations. Timberlake boarded an Asian flight at a GCC Airport.
“Timberlake was seen at a GCC airport with heavy luggage an indication that he may not be back anytime soon,” an Emirates airlines hostess told us. Timberlake is a GCC business investor but until then business can not go on as usual and therefore he has decided to bow out for his security reasons as the region proves to be uninhabitable any longer. Kenyans have been died lately in the UAE in unexplained circumstances.
According to one of his close aides who talked to us on condition of anonymity, the eloquent politician was headed to a secret location in one Oceania pacific after being threatened by Prime Minister’s close allies. He’s seen as a traitor and one from PM’s own backyard who rose up to challenge the incumbent politically. Luos are now holding him responsible for causing the political downfall of the Prime Minister and have placed a bounty on his head whether the PM wins elections or not.
“What is absolute is that he must die whether we win elections or not, he must be brought down or else he remains a big future political stumble block,” a PM’s die hard based in Dubai told us.
Detectives from Kenya police and NSIS raided Timberlake’s very last hideouts while still in Kenya on Saturday night looking for post election evidence which he’s suspected of storing, but to their disappointment he fled the GCC with the documents and was on his flight to unknown destination.
It’s known that the controversial politician revealed to the Kenyan press that he has been threatened by Prime Minister’s close henchmen for unmasking the dark side of Raila Odinga. He has severally claimed that his life was in danger, hinting that the threats came from Odinga’s allies and his wife’s family. The PM is always known to institute criminal libel proceedings against his political opponents with intentions of locking them up forever and Timberlake has already tasted that side of his venom.
“We shall pursue him from Fiji, Manus up to Nauru because those are the islands known to be currently collecting data of refugee applicants and he may be seeking asylum too and we’re aware of that. We’re still capable of using all means available to wipe him off even it means to desperately act as one of those refugees but to poison his food or inject him with mercury then flee away,” a Kenyan fanatic of the PM based in Dubai told us.
Leaflets with death threats against Timberlake are lately seen almost everywhere in some places in the GCC warning him to either quit the area and save his life or face the same blade that “shaves” others and go unnoticed.
“We torched his houses, cars and businesses. It seems it did not dawn in his inner pains yet. We compromised the media to tarnish his name and has become the most hated Kenyan up there with politicians. Our final mission is on course, to take his life away and shut him up for life,” Ayugi Orunda confirmed to us via phone.
Kenyan media holds a belief that Timberlake has enough evidence to indict Raila Odinga and his ODM clique of war crimes at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his role in the 2007/08 post-elections violence that claimed lives of 1,333 people and over half a million displaced. Therefore the corrupt media chief editors are up in arms to ensure that their “cash fueler” the PM is well protected and instead Timberlake’s name remain tarnished further in his absentia.”
Surely where’s there’s smoke there’s fire and at NTV there seems to be plenty of it because in most recent days, the TV station has experienced massive walkout of some of the best brains in the country. This morning we woke up to news that Beatrice Gachagwi, the TV producer of the show, Teen Republic, is also on her way out of NTV.
According to sources, guys are frustrated with NTV’s management mostly for burnout and inadequate recompense. The Producer of the Gospel Show of the Year award winner at Groove Awards for the show, Crossover 101, is headed to Royal Media’s Citizen TV.
Beatrice is also an outstanding actress having had roles in TV shows, Wingu La Moto and Reflections.
Ghafla! wishes Beatrice all the best as she takes up her new role.
All the nominees in the 32 categories of the Kenya Coast Music Awards have been announced. Radio Kaya and Pwani FM shows and presenters took the bulk of the nominations with seven each.
Willy Paul did well for non-Coast artiste as he picked up three nominations, the same number as Cannibal and one less than Chikuzee who got the most. Check out the full list below.
GENERAL CATEGORY
1. Gospel Male Artist Of The Year
A. Ambrose Kazungu
B. Bantu
C. Kimsa
D. Willy Paul
E. De Dove
2. Gospel Female Artist Of The Year
A. Sharon Shally
B. Rozina
C. Anastacia Mukabwa
D. Mercy Lai
E. Faith Muli
3. Gospel Group Of The Year
A. The Great Mungaz
B. Shinners For Christ
C. Gospel Family
D. Gospel Spreaderz
E. Biblelizerz
4. Gospel Song Of The Year
A. Chuna Pua – Kimsa
B. Niite – Sharon Shally
C. Msamaha – Kinkiz
D. Sitolia – Willy Paul & Gloria Muliro
E. Illuminati – De Dove
5. Reggae or Ragga Artist/Group Of The Year
A. Qritical
B. Lidanjam
C. Natty OJ
D. Singerz Babz
E. Fidempa
6. Afro Fusion Artist Of The Year
A. Kidis
B. Fat S
C. Rojo
D. Chikuzee
E. Sudi Boy
7. Rap and Hip Hop Artist/Group Of The Year
A. Cypreezy
B. Sleem G
C. Cannibal
D. Aldi Mkali Wao
E. King Tswigly
8. Chipukizi Artist Of The Year
A. Kurutu
B. Xtol
C. Cypreezy
D. Crazy K
E. Lypso
9. Blogspot Of The Year
A. Mashav-Mashav
B. MFB-Ent
C. Mombasa Vibes
D. Coast Celebs
E. Mombasa 411
10. Club DJ Of The Year
A. AJ The DJ – Club Mzooqa
B. DJ Exotiq – The Base Pub
C. DJ Flaxx – Bella Vista Pub & Restaurant
D. DJ Ernest – Bob’s Bar & Grill
E. DJ Bonezz – Sheba Lounge
11. Dance Group (Qatika Award)
A. Tsunami
B. G-Clef
C. B12
D. DABZ
E. Rockerz
12. Male Artist Of The Year
A. Chikuzee
B. Rojo
C. Kidis
D. Fat S
E. Fisherman
13. Female Artist Of The Year
A. Mummy D
B. Lady Heckma
C. Binti Afrika
D. Petra
E. Mama Sizo
14 Diaspora Artist Of The Year
A. Tierra Gee
B. K-Mess
C. Binti Afrika
D. Qritical
E. Fidempa
15. Group Of The Year
A. Makeke Family
B. Kagomaz
C. Wazushi
D. WRM Krew (Johnny Skani, Totti, Real Flick, Kurutu, Shaka, K-Lama and Kavalier)
E. Gospel Family
16. Video Of The Year
A. Legend – Cannibal
B. Serebuka – Majid
C. Mimi Nawe – Ali B & Prezzo
D. Si Vibaya – Chikuzee
E. Tujirushe – Totti & Kidis
17. Collabo Of The Year
A. My City My Town – Cannibal & Prezzo
B. Nimechoka – Crazy K Feat Kidis
C. Tujirushe – Totti Feat Kidis
D. Nakuchukia – Sudi Boy Feat Rabbit
E. We Run Msa – WRM Krew (Johnny Skani, Totti, Real Flick, Kurutu, Shaka, K-Lama and Kavalier)
18. Song Of The Year
A. Sitolia – Willy Paul Feat Gloria Muliro
B. Nimechoka – Crazy K Feat Kidis
C. Si Vibaya – Chikuzee
D. Chonga – Lai
E. We Run Msa – WRM Krew (Johnny Skani, Totti, Real Flick, Kurutu, Shaka, K-Lama and Kavalier)
19. Producer Of The Year
A. Morbiz – Thunder Sound Records
B. Emmy Dee – Jungle Masters Records
C. Amz – SQ Records
D. J Crack – Crack Sound Records
E. Chapatizo – Green House Records
20. Recording Studio Of The Year
A. Thunder Sound Records
B. Jungle Masters Records
C. SQ Records
D. Crack Sound Records
E. Green House Records
RADIO CATEGORY
21. Male Radio Presenter
A. Gates Mgenge – Pwani FM
B. Captain Lui – Baraka FM
C. Pyukapyu Wa Pyukyupyu Original (PPO) – Radio Kaya
D. Chigulu Ngala – Sheki FM
E. Donde Samora – PiliPili FM
22. Female Radio Presenter
A. Fathiya Omar – Pwani FM
B. Sister Shaniz – Radio Kaya
C. Tinah Korosso – PiliPili FM
D. Nzula Makosi – Baraka FM
E. Farida Ali – Bahari FM
23. Male Radio Presenter (Nairobi)
A. Alex Mwakideu – Radio Maisha
B. Ronclif Odit – Q FM
C. Amani Aila – Hope FM
D. Mike Mondo – Hot 96
E. Willy M Tuva – Radio Citizen
24. Female Radio Presenter (Nairobi)
A. Esther Ingolo – Radio Maisha
B. Massawe Japani – Q FM
C. Sanaipei Tande – Kiss 100
D. Lynda Oriaso – Q FM
E. Mwende Wa Machariah – Radio Maisha
25. News Radio Anchor Of The Year
A. Collyns Adede – Pwani FM
B. Tinah Masika – PiliPili FM
C. Joseph Akwiri – Baraka FM
D. Lynace Mwashigadi – Pwani FM
E. Christine Manyongi – Radio Kaya
26. Radio Show Of The Year
A. Mashav Mashav – Pwani FM
B. X6 PiliPili Alasiri – PiliPili FM
C. Full Gwamba – Sheki FM
D. Mziki Mzuka – Baraka FM
E. Kaya Flavors – Radio Kaya
27. Radio Show Of The Year (Nairobi)
A. Mambo Mseto – Citizen
B. Shangilia – Hope FM
C. Iz Vipi – Radio Maisha
D . Sabalkheri – Q FM
E. Tukuza – Radio Maisha
28. Radio DJ Of The Year
A. DJ Elonn – Pwani FM
B. DJ Teddy – Radio Kaya
C. DJ Brayo – PiliPili FM
D. DJ Peter Adamz – Radio Maisha
E. DJ Ken – Baraka FM
29. Radio Station Of The Year
A. Pwani FM
B. Sheki FM
C. PiliPili FM
D. Radio Kaya
E. Baraka FM
TELEVISION CATEGORY
30. Male TV Anchor Of The Year
A. Juma Kyalo – KBC
B. Ali Manzu – KTN
C. Harith Salim – NTV
D. Johnson Mwakazi – Citizen TV
E. Oladipo Alphonce – K24
31. Female TV Anchor Of The Year
A. Njambi Koikai – KBC
B. Saida Swaleh – KTN
C. Jane Ngoiri – NTV
D. Mwanahamisi Hamadi – Citizen TV
E. Remmy Majala – K24
32. TV Show Of The Year
A. Mseto East Africa (Citizen TV) Hosted By Willy M Tuva & DJ Flash
B. Iz Vipi XL (KTN) Hosted By Peter Adamz
C. Home Ground (KBC) Hosted By Rachael & DJ Hassan
D. Tukuza (KTN) Hosted By Anto, Mwende & DJ Krowbar
E. Tamashani (K24) Hosted By Sylvano Mbatu
33. Lifetime Achievement Award
To Be Announced On Gala Night
Imagine a Government where Peter Kenneth is the President and Eric Omondi the VP. Do you think wanawesmake?
In a bid to restore its lost glory, KTN has lately been going hard on getting back their long lost journalists and even buying some new ones, from the now thriving TV stations like NTV and Citizen TV.
It has now become survival of the fittest in the media as they strongly eliminate competition by taking the best of the best from each other in magnitude. This is now being referred to as ‘media genocide.’
Lately, KTN has been on a roll, buying some of those ‘best’ journalists. Come to think of it, the greatest of journalist were all bred in KTN from way back.
The Standard Group Managing Director, Sham Shollei is now returning the favour to other stations by poaching back journalist. Some of them are: Muhammed Ali (from NTV), Emmanuel Taalam (CCTV), Njoroge Mwaura (remember him), Cynthia Makuyu, Erick Njoka (CCTV), Hussein Muhammed (Citizen TV).
There are a whole lot more journalists preparing to join KTN though it has not yet been made official. Funny thing about this is that they are all from NTV: Irene Kimani, Pauline Kareithi, Linda Ogutu, Joe Ageyo, Rita Kinina, Smirti Vidyarthi, James Smart and Ferdinand Omondi.
What buffles me, is the fact that Ann Kiguta has just resigned from KTN and is headed to NTV, while everyone else is facing the opposite direction. I’m begining to think that this is not only a matter of who is paying better, but mostly based on company politics.
What do you think?
The winner of this year’s Big Brother Africa 7 (BBA7) reality show, Keagan Petersen, was involved in a serious road accident in Cape Town, SA.
The BBA star was involved in a head-on collision with a driver who was driving on the wrong side. The accident left his arm broken at three different places and his car badly damaged. “So was in a big car accident this morning, arm shattered in 3 places… To the guy whoever you are driving on my side of the road i forgive you! Much love people enjoy your weekend!” posted an injured Keagan on his Facebook Timeline from his Constantiaberg Hospital bed in Cape Town.
This comes barely a week after one of Kenyan contestants to BBA, Alex, was involved in a similar road accident. The good news is that both former contestants are in stable condition.
The winner of this year’s Big Brother Africa 7 (BBA7) reality show, Keagan Petersen, was involved in a serious road accident in Cape Town, SA.
The BBA star was involved in a head-on collision with a driver who was driving on the wrong side. The accident left his arm broken at three different places and his car badly damaged. “So was in a big car accident this morning, arm shattered in 3 places… To the guy whoever you are driving on my side of the road i forgive you! Much love people enjoy your weekend!” posted an injured Keagan on his Facebook Timeline from his Constantiaberg Hospital bed in Cape Town.
This comes barely a week after one of Kenyan contestants to BBA, Alex, was involved in a similar road accident. The good news is that both former contestants are in stable condition.
Morning fam. It’s yet another great morning even though it’s soggy here in Nairobi. Here’s what you need to know;
#1 Here’s how TPF5 winner Ruth Matete has so far spent the 5 million she won.
#2 News anchor Ann Kiguta resigns from KTN and is heading to NTV.
#3 Check out these photos from the scene of Alex’s (BBA) car crash.
#4 Jaguar hangs out with his biggest political fan. Take a look.
#5 Chris Brown deletes his Twitter account ahead of his tour to Kenya.
#6 Take a look at Homeboyz DJ John’s BMW 5 series.
#7 A school in Rift Valley names one of its dormitories after singer Jaguar.
#8 Check out this crazy but very rythmic dance style.
#9 This is how Camp Mulla’s Shappa Man used to look like back in the day.
#10 Gospel comes out un-ashamed. Find out how.
Now you’re up to speed. Have a blessed day and remember to keep it Ghafla! for more scoop.
You heard right, the beautiful Anne Kiguta has unceremoniously quit her job as chief news anchor for KTN, and is now headed to the welcoming arms of NTV.
This comes as Standard Group, undergoes re-organisation after the CEO Paul Melly made his exit earlier this year.
NTV won out in a battle with Citizen TV for Kiguta. RMS CEO Waruru Wachira had been courting the lass personally as he tried to woo her over to Citizen’s side.
Be prepared to see your new NTV news anchor on your screens within the next two weeks.
More on this story to follow…
You heard right, the beautiful Anne Kiguta has unceremoniously quit her job as chief news anchor for KTN, and is now headed to the welcoming arms of NTV.
This comes as Standard Group, undergoes re-organisation after the CEO Paul Melly made his exit earlier this year.
NTV won out in a battle with Citizen TV for Kiguta. RMS CEO Waruru Wachira had been courting the lass personally as he tried to woo her over to Citizen’s side.
Be prepared to see your new NTV news anchor on your screens within the next two weeks.
More on this story to follow…
Here’s a cautionary note from Caroline Mutoko, which she asked us to share:
“It’s come to my attention once again that people are still happily giving money to people who are promising you jobs in my name. Stop it.
Anyone telling you that is a conman/conwoman.
The culprit in question uses the name Mr Wisdom Aseka on 0707883835 and uses the e-mail address caro-mutoko@yahoo.com
I don’t solicit funds for any charity, foundation or home in Kibera or Mathare or ANY PART OF KENYA. I’ve said it once I’ll say it again – there are no jobs in exchange for any money at Radio Africa – not on-air, not anywhere.
The person he tried to con has gone to the police.
This is the third time this year I’m sending out this alert.
Let your friends know – be careful.”
Gospel singer and K24 Gospel Garage show host SK Blue will tomorrow launch an SMS service for his company, Sakata Media. Known as Sakata Mobi, the SMS service will provide ringtone services, bulk SMS and short code services.
Sakata Mobi will be a Premium Rate Service (PRS) provider meaning that it will be providing recorded information or live conversation for callers. The services will be channelled through SMS short codes or special numbers leased by network operators to PRS providers. The SMS services will be similar to the ones used for short-term promotions like the famous Citizen TV’s 8028 promotion.
The Kikuyu Edition of Jimmy Gait’s Make It Or It Campaign makes its next stop at Kanjeru Stadium on 9th Decmeber between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Entry is free.
Performing at the event will be Jimmy Gait himself, Esther Wahome, DK Kwenye Beat, Shiro Wa GP, Willy Paul, Mr. Seed, Hey-Z, Chuchu, Loise Kim, Hope Kid and Magdalene Mukoya.
The speakers will be Henry Wanyoike and Churchil Winstones while the event will be MC’d by Jalang’o and Njugush. More entertainment will be provided by System Unit’s DJ Mo.
The event is sponsored by Standard Group, Radio Maisha, Vita500, Daylight Screens, Great Works Limited, Music Copyright Society of Kenya and Truth FM.
The deejay business is certainly going well these days. This explains why MCSK is all up in deejays businesses.
DJ John has just made his mark by getting himself a BMW 5 Series. One thing I’ve noticed, even though most of the deejays are finally ripping what they sow, it takes quite some time to reach where these guys are right now.
Check out DJ John’s new type of car.
This December, the GoDown Arts Centre brings you some of the biggest afro-fusion artistes in the region for free.
The GoDown Gig will take place at The GoDown Arts Centre on 1st December between 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The event will feature performances from Suzanna Owiyo, Dan Chizi Aceda, Sarabi, Stan and DJ Kafi. The event is free but nyama choma and drinks will be on sale.
Judging from this photo, Camp Mulla’s Shappaman has not changed much in looks. Actually all you have to do is add some hair on the head and he would still look the same.
Can’t say the same about innocence though! Big up Shappaman! [photo from Safaricom Live]
December will see more international artistes visit Kenya than all the previous years combined. Now, even an Italian music maestro will be performing in Kenya.
He goes by the name of Mario Biondi and he is among the top in the Jazz music scene. Mario Biondi will be performing live at the Simba Saloon, Carnivore Grounds on the 4th of December, bringing over some of the Italian culture with him (food and what not).
The show kicks off at 8:30 PM and goes on through the night. Chris Bitok will be curtain raising for Mario Biondi as the show escalates.
Tickets are available at the Tamarind (Nairobi and Mombasa).
Brew Bistro and Lounge in association with Electrique Djs & The Beat Parade Band recently hosted AFROBEAT where there was a celebration of the African Drum on the biggest hits from all over Africa; Afro-house, Afro-soul, kuduro, coupe de calle and zouk. Take a look;
Photo props: Electrique Djs
It is here yet again. Another edition of the ever epic monthly Blankets and Wine. So far, there is no picnic-themed concert that has over taken this one. Not by along shot.
On the 2nd of December, the 40th Edition of Blankets and Wine will be going down at the usual place (Leisure Gardens, Mamba Village) in the afternoon.
Prices are usual and everything. that is not the main news here. The line-up of artistes is. It is just too exciting. There is nothing I love more than seeing a live concert of an afro soul artiste with a live band on stage. This time, we get the opportunity to witness Andrew and the Afrology band for starters. Dan Chizi Aceda, to spice things up. And to top it all up, Makadem will also be performing, Oh my God. Then Madtraxx brings some new school to it.
I wouldn’t miss this for the world. No, seriously, this just can’t be missed.
See you there fam!
The third edition of the Malindi Music Festival for Children takes place on 1st December at Old Sinbad, Lamu Road (next to the Casino). Entrance is free.
The event will start at 3:00 p.m. with a peace parade from Malindi Stadium to the Old Sinbad Hotel. The exhibition will takes place between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The exhibition is followed by a concert at 8:30 p.m. and goes on till 11:00 p.m.
Performing on the night will be MADCA, conscious rapper, Juliani, afro-fusion star, Eric Wainaina and Kenyan hip hop’s first lady, Nazizi. The festival is a celebration of culture and ethnic diversity through art and music to promote peace.
For the longest time now, Coast-based artistes and their fans have been complaining that most of the award ceremonies held in Nairobi do not recognize them. Well, they don’t have to complain anymore because the Kenya Coast Music Awards (KCMA) is here. The chairman of the nomination board, DJ Lenium, Tuesday afternoon announced that 80% of the vote will be collected through a dedicated cellulant number and the other 20% of the votes will be collected from Facebook.
He also released the leader board of the first 11 categories of the 33 categories and here’s how it looks like;
1. Gospel Male Artist Of The Year – Willy Paul – 6 Votes
2. Gospel Female Artist Of The Year – Mercy Lai – 51 Votes
3. Gospel Group Of The Year – The Great Mungaz – 3 Votes
4. Gospel Song Of The Year – Sitolia – 7 Votes
5. Reggae or Ragga Artist / Group Of The Year – Singa Babz – 11 Votes
6. Afro Fusion Artist Of The Year – Rojo – 2 Votes & Kidis – 2 Votes
7. Rap and Hip Hop Artist / Group Of The Year – Aldi – 18 Votes
8. Chipukizi Artist Of The Year – Crazy K – 2 Votes
9. Blogspot Of The Year – Mombasa Vibes – 14 Votes
10. Club DJ Of The Year – AJ, Ernest & Exotiq Each Have 1 Vote
11. Dance Group (Qatika Award) – G Clef – 7 Votes
So, Coasterians come out and vote for your best.
After putting on a very successful show during the last episode of the Chillage at The Village, the Kubamba Krew (K-Krew) alongside the Village Market are bringing Christmas early.
This Friday (30th November 2012), the November chapter of Chillage at The Village will be taking place. As usual, great games are lined-up for those who’ll attend. Expect to bowl, dance, play foosball as well as pool. What’s more is that you stand a chance to win loads of prizes with the ultimate winner of the best bowling team bagging a cool Sh10,000. K-Krew deejays will be behind the decks to keep you on the dance floor the entire night. All these for just 350 bob.
The event kicks off at 7PM and entry is strictly for guys above 21 years.
The holiday season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to relax and chill out at the coast. In order to put you in the right mood, Alai K and Kombo invite you for the Pwani Grooves night which takes place on 14th December at the Goethe Institut Auditorium from 8:00 p.m. Entrance is Kshs. 250.
Pwani Grooves combines the styles of two musicians from the coastal side of Kenya, showcasing the Mijikenda and Swahili styles of music. Alai K and Kombo with his Afrosimba Band will fuse rhythms like Kirumbizi, Mwanzele, Sengenya and Chakacha with modern instruments to bring the melodies of the coast right to the center of the busy and chaotic city of Nairobi.
Alai K was raised in a Swahili cultural environment which influenced his current way of singing and musical direction. His songs feature Swahili poetry and storytelling. And if you were wondering what song was playing just as the credits rolled on Nairobi Half Life, that was his Ndege Ruka. He also featured in the BLNRB Project with Just-A-Band, Jahcoozi and Teichmann Brothers among others.
Kombo was exposed to live music from an early age. Over the years, he learnt to play several instruments, like percussion and guitar, was part of several bands and performed at various festivals in Africa and Europe. Kombo’s first album Ndivyo Ilivyo was completed in 2009 and he is right now working on his sophomore album.
Check out Alai K and Gebrüder Teichmann’s Everyday Without You, which appeared on BLNRB: Welcome to the Madhouse below.
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P-Unit just launched their ‘You Guy’ video last weekend at SkyLuxx Lounge and according to our sources, it was one huge and unforgettable launch.
Unfortunately, we still don’t have access to the video but we will in a short while. Meanwhile, I have been watching this fill-up video that has been sitting for the soon-to-come original video of the song (you guy), and there is this lot of guys who make this song even more entertaining.
Whoever compiled this various videos and blended them into this track, included a Jamaican dance crew that tears it up on top of a roof.
Their style of dancing is most unique. I have actually never seen this kind before. They dance style involves the male dancer bouncing off of a female dancer’s body, back to back, nonstop, with rhythm.
It is actually very entertaining and interesting. These guys even do it by the head.
Check out the video below.
Shortly after launching their much anticipated video for the hit song ‘you guy’, P-Unit are about to fly over to Dubai for the Rugby Sevens.
Watching the game is not all they’ll be doing. P-Unit will be the main performers of the night (after party).
The Dubai Rugby Sevens will be going down on the 30th of November and you know nothing completes a rugby game more than the after party. Actually, most people just go for the after party. I know, very disappointing, but still, fun!
The after party will be held at the Ramee Royal Hotel in Dubai and P-Unit will be the main show of the night, with The Takeover deejays on the decks.
This will be one amplified concert you don’t want to miss (if you are in Dubai, that is).
Large Gang are back with a brand new single, True African. The track follows up on the group’s breakout hits, La La La and Fun.
Large Gang are set to become the next big thing in the Kenyan music industry. Their track, La La La, got heads bopping, even Just-A-Band’s Blinky Bill admitting he likes their sound after being asked about local artistes he would collaborate with.
True African sounds like it has largely been influenced by Kwaito right from the beats to the way the band flows on it. Check out True African below.
You have probably been hearing it on your favorite radio station, mostly 1FM during Nonini’s show in the morning. Or maybe you have heard it from a friend’s phone. One thing is for sure, you cannot listen to this whole track and watch the lyrics video with a straight face.
It has been proved impossible. Some guys saw it fit to do a parody of the very old Christmass song you all know as ‘Joy to the World’. You know the song that we all grew up with, singing almost every other festive season? Honestly, really boring, but these guys have just made it a whole lot more interesting.
The lyrics here are just crazy, hilarious and are not forced onto the song.
Funny thing about this song is the fact that they actually made quite an effort to do this parody. If you went to music school, you will tell that these are real musicians, hitting all the vocal ranges need to do this kind of track.
Have a listen to the track below.
Alex Mgash, Kenya’s representative in the Big Brother Africa Stargame competition, recently was recently involved in a near-fatal car accident that left him with a broken leg, fractured bones and dislocated shoulder.
He was then rushed to St. John’s Ward where he immediately entered the Casualty for an operation. His brother Malonza, who was also a BBA contestant, recently told Ghafla! that Alex was doing fine and recuperating in hospital.
The photo was posted by Malonza that shows the extent of the damage on the car. Glad everyone, though hurt, survived the crash. Click to enlarge.
Picture this; a beautiful backyard with a perfectly –manicured garden, loads of bitings and eclectic Afro-soul playing in the background. This is what Twendelele has in store for you in their early Christmas event; you will take a bite, laugh at the guy in a yellow shirt dancing and hum to ‘Noeeel’ that sounds like Lingala or just stare at the stars.
The event will be taking place at a friend’s backyard at King’ara Close right behind Nakumatt Junction and will be celebrating Christmas the African way. There will be custom-made Christmas cards on sale at the venue as well as food at pocket-friendly prices.
Proceeds from the event will go towards the financial assistance of the band’s bassist, Jack, whose wife is set to have an open-heart surgery. It’s all happening on the 8th of December between 3PM and 6PM. Tickets cost Sh300 for advance and Sh400 at the gate. They are available at Extreme Videos on 6th floor of Hazina Towers or via this hotline; 0721759510.
The Ma3 band were out and about a couple of weeks ago and they had quite the time of their lives, so did their fans over in Kigali.
Through Resolution Health East Africa Limited, Ma3 band were able to thrill fans at the Kigali Festival and you know how they do. Nothing less of epic.
Check out the festival in photos.
This 9th of December, Gospel music will be played like never before in this coming epic concert that will see various gospel artiste converge and give it to their fans non stop.
The event dubbed ‘Gospel Un-Ashamed’ will be going down at the PCEA Langata Church on the 9th of December from 2PM to 6PM.
Speakers, Deejays, artistes and dancers will all be in the house, doing what they do best for the Holy Word.
Artistes like Kelele Takatifu, V.K.P, D.K Kwenye Beat among others will be holding it down alongside DJ Touch all day long.
Some of the Dance Crews aligned to perform are Diatomic, praise Dancers, Solid C, Shrink, Faluja and Spartans.
Charges are Sh. 100.
Singer Jaguar’s humility (despite his vast affluence) and benevolence is not only felt in Nairobi but countrywide as well. Recently, the singer and businessman was immortalized by a school in Rift Valley for his charity works.
The school which is in Cherangany named one of their new dormitories after the singer and even accorded him the priviledge to inspect a guard of honour mounted specially for him. All these came after Jaguar sponsored a kid from the area by paying for his education up to University. Acknowledging his generosity, the students from the school asked their headmaster to invite Jaguar to their school.
He later planted a tree to commemorate his charity works. Take a look;
A “top secret production” is currently being shot in the city. The location this morning was on Kimathi Street where Blue Sky and Film Studios trucks have been parked most of the morning.
Last month, there were rumors that Hollywood director Sam Raimi was expected in the country to shoot a commercial for Guinness. A member of the crew refused to indulge more details beyond it being an international production and that it is yet-to-be named (working title also not provided).
Check out a few photos from the set below.
As Kenya looks forward to international RnB star, Chris Brown’s, first ever performance in the country next month, the star is facing a backlash from a section of the public after he engaged in a vulgar war of words with comedian and writer Jenny Johnson on Sunday.
It all started when Chris Brown posted a picture of himself and tweeted “I look old as f***! I’m only 23,” and Johnson responding, “I know! Being a worthless piece of s*** can really age a person.” Chris Brown did take this kindly as he tweeted vulgar insults that included calling Johnson a “hoe” and suggesting she performs oral sex on him. Johnson corrected his spelling during their exchange, and tweeted a link to a story about Brown’s 2009 arrest after assaulting Rihanna.
The tweef which lasted for at least half-an-hour ended with Chris Brown deleting his account but not before a message to his fans “To teambreezy… Know that I’m not upset. Just felt like entertaining the ignorance … Further proved my point of how immature society is. #CarpeDiem. Catch me in traffic …”
It’s not the first time that Chris Brown is shutting down his Twitter account as he previously shut down his Twitter account in December 2009 after ranting about retailers he thought had refused to carry his album, Graffiti.
For some time now, rumour mills have been abound with allegations that TPF5 winner, Ruth Matete is broke after lavishly spending the 5 mil she won at the culmination of the show. However, Ruth has since come out to refute the claims and even went as far as explaining how she had spent part of the cash.
Speaking to Word Is, Ruth denied reports that she was broke as alleged by a section of online media, “Is it?” she asked laughing, adding, “That is their story. But that is not the case.” She also denied reports that she had moved to a house in Imara Daima estate and used a quarter a mil to furnish it. “Even if I’m a millionaire I would not pay that kind of money for house rent,” she said revealing, “And yes, I moved into a new house so I had to furnish it and I did but it did not cost me more than Sh250,000.”
Asked whether it is true that she went for a vacation for three weeks in Zanzibar with rumoured beau and fellow contestant, Jackson, this was her response, “I did not go for a holiday, I went to Rwanda and Burundi for one and half weeks to attend a wedding and to visit Samantha.” She also divulged that she had bought music equipment for the band that she co-owns with her dad adding that her dad is currently in the States and would bring back more equipment for the same project.
So, how did she spend the rest of the money? Well, here’s how;
Sh.980,000 – a car (Toyota Premio)
Sh. 500,000 – tithe to her Church (House of Grace)
Sh. 70, 000 – mobile handset (iPhone 4S)
Sh. 90,000 – bash for her friends and “social media supporters and campaigners”
As for music career, Ruth stated that she’s yet to start performing at concerts because she has to complete recording her first album first.
Straight after their collaborative effort, I Wanna Love You, Dr3am Ville releases the next single off WiLD iN THE ViLLE LP. This time, the group goes inspirational putting out a positive hip hop jam to motivate anyone out there chasing their dreams.
The song, Breakthru’ was released officially as part of the World Hip Hop Market sponsored Afrik Hip Hop mixtape Vol 3 that boasts of heavyweights like Ghana’s Sarkodie and Congo’s Aesop. The tape came out on November 24th.
Breakthru’ is purposely done for all the dreamers out there trying to catch their dreams. No matter what you go through, just know it doesn’t come overnight, it takes awhile. And remember, people never want to make stars, they’d rather meet stars.
The song was composed by Dream Ville with lyrics and vocals from Mots, RonMixa, Crazzy Webb and R.H. Breakthru’ is done on a beat by Crazzy Webb, the Dream Ville producer, while mixing and mastering was done by RonMixa. Check out Breakthru’ below.
Watumwa and Labalaa’s collaboration on Bado Mapambano is finally out on video. Watumwa teamed up with conscious rapper Labalaa and the melow voiced Acline to record Mapambano at NYNP Studio.
The idea to record Bado Mapambano was necessitated by the need to rally the youth against divisive politicians. Music is a powerful tool and with less than six months to the general elections, Watumwa feels it’s necessary to instill a message of peace and unity in the youth as a way to mitigate the effect of divisive politics.
This is meant to ensure that the youth are not misused by politicians to cause mayhem as was experienced in the last election. Check out the video below.
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Amileena has been part of the Out Of Africa musical troupe that is currently on a European tour to promote local tourism through theatre. She is set to return next month and even before she gets back, a preview of her new track has been released.
The song is, according to rumors, a collaboration between her and another leading artiste and talks about her crush on a guy and how she begs to be rescued from the ‘condition’ that has left her ‘mahututi’.
A video for the yet-to-be-named single will be shot immediately she lands and the release set to take place at Amileena Unplugged, the TPF runner-up’s show. If the preview is anything to go by, this will be her best song yet. Check it out below.
Recently singer and businessman Jaguar shared same platform with his one of his biggest political fans, youthful Cherangany MP, Joshua Kuttuny. Don’t you think the two should do a collabo? 😉