Here are our nominees for the best dressed female celebs;
#1 Julie Gichuru
#2 Huddah Munroe
#3 Marya
#4 Anyiko Owoko
#5 Brenda Mwai
Our verdict: Julie Gichuru
Who do you think was the best dressed female celebrity this year? Leave your vote in the poll below, and don’t forget to leave a comment as well!
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So guys as the year comes to an end, today we have a special section we are calling “Ghafla Awards 2012” where we pick on the best in the showbiz industry.
Here are our nominees for the best dressed male celebs:
#1 Mike Sonko – Makadara MP
#2 Adam Wagwau – Ghafla writer
#3 Vincent Ochieng’ AKA Vinnie O – Capital FM journalist
#4 Chimano – Sauti Sol
#5 Shappa Man – Camp Mulla
Our verdict: Mike Sonko
However, today, we’re going to let the viewers vote on the awards as well. Who do you think was the best dressed male celebrity this year? Leave your vote in the poll below, and don’t forget to leave a comment as well!
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We recently reported on Kantai losing part of his finger…not an accident…but through a bet.
Through another artiste, we came to learn about Kantai’s ordeal with some of his friends. The whole story had not yet been clarified for us but Kantai had assured us he will submit the complete story with a photo. And we finally have it.
Click on the photo and see the severed middle finger which is cut just below the tip.
The year is fast coming to a close. And today being the last official working day for most offices, guys are penning down the highlights of the year that was. Among them is comedian Jalang’o who has a special message for his fans and haters alike.
After the breakfast show on Kiss 100, a show he co-hosts, the comedian paid special tribute to his fans, haters and the corporates for a successful year. So here we go;
Today my holidays start,my last day on air and any official duty…but before I go I have some thank you to do! First to you all my friends ,fans whom have become my second family,you whom have held my hands through the year and you have been my pillar and support all through! I love you so much. To my haters i know you are my fans with a different opinion,your love for me is misguided my haters but let me tell you without you guys I would relax thinking am the best… I love you too coz you make me work hard!
I want to say a special thank you to RADIO AFRICA, JAMII BORA BANK, MOLO MILK, SAFARICOM, INVESCO ASSUARANCE, TETRAPACK, KUENE &NAGEL, CFC STANBIC BANK, BAMBURI, KISAJU VIEW PARK, UCHUMI, SAFARI BATTERIES, HILTON HOTEL and all other companies that trusted my work and accepted to work with me!……
I want to pass my special thanks to my second family, MO SOUND and DAYLIGHT SCREENS, I love you guys!………But all this was possible coz of all of you my friends ,fans and haters! I love you more!
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year…See you guys in 2013! I looooooooooveee! You be safe and take charge!
One of the pioneer recording studios in the new era of pop music in Kenya, Ogopa Deejays, is on the lookout for new talent to include as they step into the next frontier of live music. To audition you must meet the following criteria:
1. Must be over 21 years old.
2. Must be a team player who is willing to work in a high pressure environment.
3. Must not be afraid to experiment and play very diverse genres of music.
4. Must have at least one year experience playing in a band.
5. Reading and writing music will be an added advantage.
If you fill the following criteria please send an email to club@ogopadeejays.co.ke detailing why you should be part of this band. Successful candidates for interviews will get confirmation within seven days.
We went back into the long, dark abbyss that is the Ghafla vault to find some of the most interesting celebrity photos. From Octopizzo finally giving his graphic designer a rest by actually giving a ‘celebrity’ his Ivo Ivo Ivo tees, Rapper TN getting Nyerified to Oliech’s weird fashion choices.
Octopizzo Souv’ing Jatelo
Erro Njugush
Size 8 Disciplining Bien
Rapper TN Obeying His Loving Wife
Njugush Graduating From Nursery School
Jua Cali Following in Octo’s Footsteps
Baba Ghafla! Makes it On the Cover of FilmBiz Mag
Top Comedians at Soccer Try-outs
Toxic After Mating! Ting!
Daddy Owen Finds Value in an Forgotten Relic
Tina Kagia Goofing Around
Anto NeoSoul the Warrior
Anto NeoSoul, Another Kind of Warrior
Robert Nagila “Working”
Major Perspiration
Labalaa Goes Wild
Rapper in Jail
Pastor Jalang’o
Octopizzo’s Condoms
And the most bizarre photo of the year
Even as a baby, Prezzo had style. Now we know that his suave did not start the other day. Doesn’t he just look cool?
If you are keen enough you must have noticed that whenever Octopizzo is in the public he has two watches on: one on the right wrist and the other on the left. In fact at one time one reporter asked him why he sports two and his answer was, “Am always on time,” and left it at that.
However, we’ve now known why he wears two watches. According to Lorna Irungu, the rapper has two watches with one showing local time (EAT) and the other showing New York time (EST). Apparently, he always has Skype appointments and so he has to be on time.
“So @Octopizzo is the business!! He has 2 watches one on local time and the other on NY time for Skype appointments”, tweeted the former TV personality.
Well, that’s how he rolls…
Top of the morning guys! It Furahiday!!! But before you get into the party mood here’s what you might want to know this morning;
#1 Here are the top ten sexiest radio personalities of 2012!
#2 These songs were Kenya’s biggest this year. Take a look.
#3 Radio Africa’s top radio presenter marks four years of marriage.
#4 In our opinion, here are the top ten Kenyan videos of the year.
#5 Check out Mbusii on day 2 of fasting in the glass house.
#6 NTV’s Group Managing Editor is set to tie the knot this weekend.
#7 Here’s the list of all the DJs that will perform at the Smirnoff New Year’s All-white Party.
#8 Take notes; this is how to hold a pool party. Check out the photos.
#9 Find out what happened at the “Luopean Edition” of the Wedding Show.
#10 Quit complaining. Kenya had high profile international concerts in 2012. Here are the Top 10.
Now you’re up to speed. Thank you for being avid readers, we would not have made it this far this year without you awesome people, kayamba to you guys!!!! Have a super festive season! Cheers!
12 Pubs of Christmas is an event Started by the Jameson Whiskey Crew which previously ran for three consecutive years before adopting the name, Jameson 12 Pubs of Xmas as it is well known to be today.
This years 12 Pubs of Xmas by Jameson was held in Nairobi with Sohos being the converging point with other participating bars being Que Pasa, Volar, Bacchus, Mercury Junction, Gallileo, Taboo, Psys Westlands, Brew Bistro,
Island, Santa Fe, Sailors and Havana.
Rules for The Jameson 12 Pubs of Christmas Challenge
Pub 1: Lateness will not be accepted. 1 shots will be consumed in this pub to get the ball rolling. Left hand drinking from the start. An enforcer for this will be appointed.
Pub 2: Pick a mate pub. Your mate must feed you your drink in this pub.
Pub 3: Quick fire pub. No mixers/cocktails just shorts in this pub. Down the hatchet and move on.
Pub 4: Silent pub. No talking once entered the pub. Order and drink your shot in silence.
Pub 5: Single file walk to pub 5. First person to finish shot in pub 4 will be at top of single file.
Pub 6 Mr. Freeze pub. Mister freeze will be appointed to stand in a statue position for the duration of the stay.
Pub 7 – Drinking one’s shot in the jacks of this pub is the rule here.
Pub 8: Single file again to this pub.
Pub 9: Cheers (Rihanna) will be played in this pub. Singing will be encouraged.
Pub 10: Head count in this pub. Round of applause for everyone and most cut will sing a song from a stool.
Pub 11: Everyone must call each other Jamie in this pub. This is the pub all will converge and winners awarded.
Pub 12: Last pub and honest effort to shake hand of everyone still remaining.
Game Rules: With a “fun twist to it”
1. Minimum of one shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey per pub per person. Each shot will be sold at Kshs. 100 so ensure to carry a minimum of Kshs. 1,200.
2. Anyone intending to drink less than one1 shot per pub, please downgrade to the Junior ‘B’ Competition, and take any other alcoholic drink of choice.
3. 12 Pubs to be visited in 12 hours.
4. No chipo’ing of external parties, you must chipo within the 12 pubs team.
5. No changes to the schedule allowed for any reason.
6. Food may be consumed on the course as long as rule no. 3 is adhered to.
7. Maximum of one pee per pub for senior competitors.
8. Pees may not be carried forward from pub to pub.
9. Poohs limited to two for the night.
10. Puking results in instant disqualification.
11. No bodily contact allowed until course has been completed but you may make your intentions known by gestures, winks, blowing kisses and of course talking.
12. Extra Pubs may be undertaken before, during or after the event, provided Rule 3 is adhered to.
There were 70 winners who were lucky participants of the main day event and had an opportunity to mingle with the following celebs:
Cherop
Adelle
Laura Walubengo
Creme de la Creme
Big Pin
Shaffie
Mohammed Suheil
Martin Kariuki
Kimathi (Jamhuri wear)
Nick Mutuma
Ian Mugoya
Sarah Hassan
Nic Wangondu
This year’s “Nokia Don’t Break The Beat” finalist and 2012’s Chipukizi Artist of the Year winner at the just concluded Kenya Coast Music Awards, Cypreezy, owes his success in music to Kibera’s finest rapper, Octopizzo.
The budding rapper made this revelation when he was receiving his first ever award after failing to clinch the top prize at “Nokia Don’t Break The Beat” finals. “This is for everyone who believed in me and most of all, Octopizzo,” declared Cypreezy.
The hip hop artiste has become a household name in Mombasa and promises to do major things in future. “Watch this space people, next year we winning 2 awards! Team Cypreezy Baibey!” said Cypreezy while speaking to Showbiz Unlimited.
You have no idea of what may be waiting for you out there as you roam the streets and club hop.
You can’t begin to imagine the number of thugs out there that will just be waiting for you to slack so they can spike your drink.
So, to all revellers out there, this is our prayer.
It’s another week and Starflix is bringing you the best of local and international films. Check out the cinema’s schedule for dates between Friday, 21st December and Thursday, 27th December.
STARFLIX, VILLAGE MARKET
Screen 1
Wreck It Ralph – Daily: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m.
Skyfall – Daily: 6:15 p.m., 9:05 p.m.
Screen 2
To Rome With Love – Daily: 2:35 p.m.
Rise Of The Guardians – Daily: 10:30 a.m., 12:35 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
The Captain of Nakara – Daily: 9:00 p.m.
Screen 3
Madagascar 3 – Daily: 10:15 a.m.
Savages – Daily: 12:30 p.m.
The Captain of Nakara – Daily: 2:30 p.m.
The Dark Knight Rises – Daily: 4:30 p.m.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan – Daily: 7:45 p.m.
Screen 4
The Hobbit – Daily: 11:15 a.m., 2:40 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 9:10 p.m.
For more details, call 0716 883 872.
STARFLIX, PRESTIGE PLAZA
Screen 1
Rise of The Guardians – Daily: 10:30 a.m., 3:15 p.m.
Skyfall – Daily: 12:30 p.m.
Here Comes The Boom – Daily: 5:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Bourne Legacy – Daily: 9:35 p.m.
Screen 2
Ice Age 4 – 10:35 a.m.
The Hobbit – Daily: 12:35 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 9:00 p.m.
The Captain of Nakara – Daily: 7:00 p.m.
For more details, call 0708 251 275 or 0786 509 575.
STARFLIX, MEGA CITY, KISUMU
Screen 1
Wreck It Ralph – Daily: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
Talaash – Daily: 3:00 p.m., 8:15 p.m.
Men In Black 3 – Daily: 6:00 p.m.
Screen 2
Brave – Daily: 11:30 a.m.
Skyfall – Daily: 1:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 9:00 p.m.
The Captain of Nakara – Daily: 4:15 p.m.
For more details, contact 0712 347 772 or 0725 109 438.
Kenya’s Santa was earlier this month spotted at the Nyayo National Stadium, giving a performance of his life on stage.
He let his guard down for a second, but the photographers were fast.
Click photo to enlarge.
It is indeed the festive season and everything is going as planned.
Event organisers are going extra miles to ensure that revellers have the time of their lives at the lowest cost and all this is going very well for us.
With their theme, ‘In Jesus we party like so,’ The Cross Konnect will be touching ground once again in an all new Christmas Edition this 23rd of December at the Timers Restaurant.
The event kicks off from 2PM and goes on until 6PM.
Three deejays will be holding it down at this huge gospel jam session; DJ Mo, DJ Tabbz and DJ Ruff.
Entry to the event goes for Sh. 150.
As most of us will be counting the losses and damage that will have suffered our pockets and ATM cards come January, these two artistes will be having the time of their lives in Dubai.
DJ Joe Mfalme and Nonini will be performing in Dubai at the Rock City Club all night on the 3rd of January.
Nonini will be bringing the house down with the famous Genge flow that is now recognised all over Africa, well, atleast East Africa and some of Africa’s huge cities, Dubai being one of them.
Kenya’s hottest are about to take the heat to Dubai.
The Ivory Coast-born and raised Kenyan-based artiste, Vanika Pink is known for her hit songs Jibeba, Raha Yangu and Special. She is now doing her bit to give back to society by setting up a foundation.
Women Of Wonder (WOW) was founded to empower women from all walks of life. It was also founded to celebrate the important roles of women in the society. Not to mention to increase awareness in women’s being, thus making them wiser happier and more appreciative of themselves.
Women of Wonder Aspires to be the platform that girls transforming into responsible women will look up to for empowerment: gender, social, economic and political empowerment. This is an amazing time to Grow as a Woman and Women of Wonder aim to do more.
Vannesa Obura a.k.a Vanika Pink says, “I have been through a lot in my life. I have had a lot of insecurities I’ve been dealing with and it took me a lot of time to realize who I am. I also realized there are many girls who suffer from what I suffered from. Self worth, self esteem issues and not loving who they are. These girls sometimes have no one to talk to, they don’t have many role models in the society today.”
And then the singer explains why she started the foundation, “It took alot to discover myself and I was lucky to have a wonderful strong people in my life. My best friend, my step mother and my ex-boyfriend, who is still a good friend, helped me realize my worth. But not many girls have that. Not many girls are as lucky as me. So that’s why I decided to start this foundation. My main aims and objectives are to be able to actually help these girls and change their lives. God blessed me with people who helped. Now I want to help those that have no one and be there for them.”
Women of Wonder is preparing for a revolution and needs all your help. If you think you can directly join the journey to inspiring other women, WOW needs you to come on board. At the moment, the foundation needs counselors who can volunteer bring change to many ailing women.
WOW is a place of empowerment. And empowerment needs power. So if you can run the world, send the WOW team a message and they will get back to you with details. Check out their Facebook page, ‘Women Of Wonder Kenya’ or follow them on twitter @womenofwonderke.
Bacardi re-defined the meaning of partying by holding an exceptional pool party at Thalassa (Next to Nyali Bridge), Mombasa. The set-up, ambience and serene surrounding was breath-taking as the Superband Nouvelle kicked off the night with some mellow tunes, which later on transitioned to groovy tunes that put the crowd in a celebration mood.
As the revelers streamed in, they were escorted by the stunning bat girls and bat boys to the bar where they were shown how to make their own cocktails and afterwards got served with drinks by Bacardi-trained mixologists. Among the drinks served were: Bacardi Superior, Bacardi Gold, Bacardi Oakheart, Cuba Libre, Mojitos and Breezers, just to name a few. Take a look;
Don’t you just want to have a taste of what’s in her bottle…
This is how it’s done…
Mombasa-based Deejay Daze with a Mojito-in-hand
Thalassa Manager, Olivier Herbert flaunting his bottles of Bacardi Superior and Bacardi Gold
All the Bacardi there was to drink at the pool party
Deejay Ken Yeru with Sean Fraser on the decks
Ladies… Look at your man, now look at them, now back to your man… XD
A man’s perfect dream! Beautiful lady in one hand…Bacardi mojito in the other
The stunning bat girls
Matilda of the Standard Group flanked by the bat boys
From left – Leah, Poonam and Lydia sipping on their Bacardi Breezers
One word: EYE-CANDY!
Photos courtesy of BluePrint PR
Everybody has their plan for this festive season. Guys like me just like approaching it open-minded, with no plan at all. But that’s just me.
Being a huge artiste like Nonini, you definitely gotta know what you’ll be doing on a huge day like Christmas. Nonini got it all figured out for this festive day.
On the 25th of November, catch Mgenge True performing live on stage at Klub Kalahari.
The godfather will be touching stage in the evening to give one his most electrifying-to-be concerts.
Entry is Sh. 300 but only before midnight.
It looks like every popular genre of music here in Kenya will be having a huge concert somewhere in the country come this new year’s eve.
There’s no playing around. Artistes have been booked and shows have been planned and organised. Eldoret just figured out what will be huge this December and it is non other than the Pamoja Concert. The concert will be going down on the 31st of December from 6PM till morning.
This gospel concert will have almost every huge gospel artiste perform, including, Daddy Owen, Emmy Kosgei, Rose Muhando, DK, Willy Paul, Rufftone, Denno, Esther Wahome, Juliani, Ole Willy and Upendo Nkone, just to mention a few.
And just guess who the MC of the night will be… funny man Eric Omondi.
Oh my! This will be one huge event.
The holiday vibe has just kicked in. Everybody has that happy look on their faces and the smiles are growing wider by the day.
I’m loving this feeling. That is why you shouldn’t spend any of the December days left bored. Get a plan. Get with the programme.
Today’s plan… how about Afrocentric Thursdays? Q FM presents this night full of Afro Soul music and those feel good roots type of tunes. You just can’t miss this.
Afrocentric Thursdays will be going down today at the Jazz Club and entry goes for… nothing at all. It is absolutely free so all are welcomed.
Come one, come all. Just don’t miss.
Veteran political reporter and Nation Media Group’s NTV’s Broadcasting Managing Editor, Linus Kaikai, is getting married this weekend.
Kaikai will be exchanging vows with his longtime lover, Jacinta Mueni, on Saturday, December 22 this year at an invites-only wedding in Rongai according to Jackal. The occasion is expected to be graced by the who-is-who in the media industry considering the groom has worked for some of the top media companies in the country and consequently made friends.
Few weeks ago, the couple had a traditional marriage ceremony in Ukambani where family and friends were invited to the eventful ceremony to witness the two exchange their marriage vows.
Ghafla! wishes Linus Kaikai and his bride a blissful marriage life.
Baba Ghafla has warned me against doing this list claiming that there is a reason why these faces are on radio and not on telly! That was before we locked him in his office toilet and begun the consultations on just who the fliest faces belong to.
And don’t get me wrong, this list is about vanity. I am celebrating the most beautiful faces to match the beautiful voices. And trust that i am just the man for the job! I have travelled far (industrial area -Baricho Rd) and wide (Westlands -Lions Place) and i have stolen the hearts of many a radio personality. And been the object of infatuation for many a pretty lady behind the microphone but today i shall not tell you these stories. I shall instead tell you which ladies have caught my eyes.
Ladies and gentlemen, frogs and toads i wish to present to you! Mhmm! The most beautiful faces behind the most beautiful voices on radio:
#10. Angela Anwenyi -Easy FM
Why Angela? Well, she has that dark beauty sensual chocolate thing going and she doesn’t try to put a lid on it. Remember her kissing some lad on national TV on a whim when she was a judge? Yeah! She does what she does when she does. If that isn’t sexy, i don’t know what is!
#9. Sheila Mwanyigah -Easy FM
I have to confess to never meeting radio’s lady and that is entirely her fault! She refuses to acquint herself with authentic Luhya charm but i shall not hold that against her. She is beautiful and what enhances her beauty further is the fact that she is such a lady! Listen in on her show and i promise that when it ends the only image that will be left in your mind will be that of a proper English lady sipping tea as she talks into the microphone.
I had to dock points though because i’m not into proper ladies… Find them a tad bit too resricted.
#8. Yvonne Chege -1FM
This is the lass behind the news clips on One FM. Although oflate it has been a lad, trust me when i say that she is breathetaking! This lass is gorgeous and while her accent scares off alot of lads trust me when i say she’s actually good peoples! However, points must be docked because i haven’t heard you on air for quite a while.
#7. Esther Kagamba -Ghetto Radio
She dey pretty like a flower. Shakespeare said, “A rose by any other name…” I say a beauty by the name Esther by any other name is still as beautiful! Doesn’t make sense? That’s because she dey scatter my mind! Beautiful and cheerful! It’s a wonder that i’d meet this lass when i’m in my “I’m feeling sexy” clothes and the sun is out! No wonder she couldn’t help but giggle as i spoke to her! But alas!
#6. Amina
What can i say about this lass? She handles HBR’s news and celeb gossip. She has rendered many a lad speechless except for this your uncle! She hosted Kisima Awards and is there any wonder as to why the organisers tapped her for the task? Face? Check! Voice? Check! But next time skip casting bozos for her co-host! Get this Naija boy to host am!
#5. Joey Muthengi -Capital FM
Beautiful? Aye! And she dey blow grammar proper! The American accent vex some but not me. I like it. Her show is usually tuned into but besmirched teenagers looking to fuel their fantasies. She has the body and the looks! That is why she is in the list of lists!
#4. Mwalimu Sonnie -HBR
HomeBoyz gem is quite the catch. I would have put her higher on the list but she had to get on telly last Sunday with the “I am surprised/ I am angry” eye lashes. Why? You are so undoubtedly beautiful but the make up artist didn’t do your visage any favours. Please, keep thyself natural nma! You are indeed beautiful but that make-up na lie!
#3. Liz Njuguna -Ghetto Radio
<Apologies, had to use a personal picture. She’s the lass in the red shirt>
I will admit to a bias against anything with the tag “ghetto” when it comes to women but my word! Today i interacted with the “ghetto”ladies from Ghetto Radio and my mind was blown! She handles their news and celeb gossip and oh my word! She dey adanma! She take-am breathe away! If the ghetto has such lasses, lock me in it and throw away the key! She na beautiful-o! She dey look-u look-u my business anytime oh! Put eye for me!
#2. Tina Kagia
What can i say about Tina? She is what furnaces produce… heat! Intense heat! She has the same allure a hot teacher does to high school lads! When you hear her on radio, she sounds naugty. When you meet her in person, she is petite, has small feet and a smile that cuts through your heart like a knife through butter. My word! She is beautiful and naughty. What more can a lad ask for?
#1. Kalekye Mumo -Kiss FM
Why Kalekye? She has such a beautiful soul! Kelekye is intelligent, beautiful and confident. She has inspired an entire generation of African figured lasses that they are indeed beautiful. Gone are the days when women thought aping Western standards of beauty was what made men eager to speak to them. They know that uncle Chim Tuna and his nephew appreciate fully fleshed African figures! Kudos to Kalekye Mumo for accomplishing this feat by simply loving herself.
This year’s Tusker Lite Experience concert was just concluded and all that missed Eryka Badu in performance will forever regret it.
Seriously! I mean it. It was that good. Woman conquered age. She has the energy and spirit of a girl and it even gets better on stage.
I can’t imagine a soul that attended the concert and left disappointed. It just isn’t possible.
If you missed it, this is how great the concert was. This is how good Erykah Badu has it.
Check out the video below as seen by the Tusker Lite Experience team.
This Saturday, 22nd November, Mercury Group brings you the first ever Mercury Wine & Beer Fest. The inaugural event takes place at the Jockey club at Ngong’ Racecourse.
Come out and enjoy an afternoon of great entertainment, food, wine and beer from a number of wineries and brewers. Also, experience the works of International Liquid Chefs from South Africa as they serve up the heat with their flair of bartending.
The event starts at 12:00 noon and goes on until 12:00 midnight. Entry to the Mercury Wine & Beer Fest is Kshs. 2,000 with VIP tickets being sold at Kshs. 4,000. Tickets can be purchased at Mercury Lounge (ABC and Junction), Brew Bistro, Sierra Lounge (Yaya), Woolworths and Mr. Price outlets.
The event is brought to you by Capital FM and Johnny Walker and is sponsored by Mercury Pub & Grill, Jacaranda Hotels, Viva Beverage Co., Castle Lite, The Big Five Breweries, Savanna Premium Cider, Sierra, Wines of the World, Woolworths, Mr. Price, Magical Holidays, Radar Security, DSA Advertising Ltd and Watercress.
Ghetto Radio have taken their live radio broadcasting to the streets of Nairobi for the Glass House project and they will not be the only ones entertaining the fans.
Makadem, popularly known as the Ohangla Man, will be performing live this afternoon at the Glass House, located directly opposite the KenCom bus stage.
Makadem will be briefly entertaining the fans that will be witnessing Mbusii and his partners go hungry all through this selfless project.
Come witness Ghetto Radio and Makadem at their best.
You all know about Kenya’s premier marriage show, “The Wedding Show”. Now, some time back, the show’s host, Noni Gathoni attended a wedding of two evidently well-to-do couple and got to interview them. And boy, blustering did come out! This is how the interview went;
Noni Gathoni: the day went well and still is going well. Especially so for the bride and groom. We are here at the Imperial Hotel, Kisumu, where the wedding reception for kisumu has set camp at. Yesterday we were at Nairobi’s Norfolk hotel for friends and family in Nairobi. And now lets knw from Adhiambo and Omondi how they met and how the day has been for them. Starting with u adhiambo!
Adhis: heheee do u rily want to know?! Okay, i was tuned to the fason sow on DSTV when i decided to switch to Shupasport3 and Gor Mahia was discombobulatinging somebody at the Kasarani stadium through my obese plasma HDTV. Then the cameraman rolled his camera to the fans. Suddenly, i saw a man among boys with a Gor Mahia jersey written ‘Jamach’ and I said “Lol yawa Lol!” i immediately rang the cameraman, who was my former primary sikulmate and told him to maintain the camera on that man!
Noni: and u omondi?
Omosh: i was watching the Government Of Raila(GOR) manipulating its long arm at Kasarani wen a cameraman told me that i was preventing viewers at home from watching the game, and that i sud reduce the volume of my t-sat which was souting. I sed ‘okay’..so technically speaking we met on DSTV!
Noni: how did he propose adhiambo?
Adhiambo: hehe we were in his prado, then he stopped the machine infront of Hilton. He requested me out and said “bebi, look at the sky. Do you see those stars?(i said yes) i want to take you to a combination of five of them called Hilton! but first, put this star on your finger and copypaste my surname onto your nomenclature. I said “why not yawa?!”
Anyway fam, this is all in jest. Nothing serious…
Props: How a Luo Would Have Said It (FB)
Your favourite end of year gig/new year’s eve party, Groove Party is back this year bigger and better after being cancelled last year due to security concerns.
This year, Groove party promises to be huge like never before with an awesome line-up of artistes expected to perform. Dubbed, “We Are One Experience”, the event will have some of the big names in the industry grace the event include Tanzania songbird Christina Shusho, Make it or make it campaigner, Jimmi Gait, Bonny Mwaitege, MOG, Gloria Muliro, Sari Sari hit-maker, DK Kwenye Beat, BMF, Kris Eeh Baba, Tetete, Kelele Takatifu and Hope Kid.
Behind the decks will be System Unit’s deejays Mo and Sadic among the others. It’s all happening live on the 31st of December at the Nyayo National Stadium and entry is an unscratched Bamba 250 and Ksh1000 for VIP. Check out the trailer below;
After shutting down for renovations for quite some time, the Changes Pub in Westlands is ready to open its doors once again to its patrons. And who else to headline the re-launch other than the sizzling hot Code Red deejays?
With Code Red’s top dog, DJ Stylez on the wheels of steel, you already know how it’s gonna go down. Dubbed “Answer The Call”, DJ Stylez and his boys will set the ball rolling from 9PM and hold it down till dawn.
Remember, it’s all happening tonight at the Changez Pub and entry is absolutely free. Don’t miss out!
These three songs were 2012’s game changers by any estimates including my humble one.
“You guy (Dat dendai)” by P-Unit and Collo
Why? Well the term you guy has been around for quite a while. Tapeli even did a track called “You guy” a while back but needless to say that it didn’t have quite the impact these lads’ track did.
And i have been calling lasses dendes since late 2010 so i know the term has been around for quite the minute but how these lads made it a mainstay in urban lingo.
These days lasses are officially referred to with the term “dendai”, “you guy” has become a greeting and a term of endearment amongst other uses and “a good one” has become a term used to denote how well something can, has or will be done.
P-Unit and Collo have permeated urban culture with this track.
“Hold It Down” by Camp Mulla
No one this year has changed Kenya’s urban pop culture quite like Camp Mulla has. These guys didn’t just influence urban lingo, they influenced Kenya’s urban pop culture through their sense of fashion and cockiness and partriotism.
These days everyone wants to rep +254 and all teir songs are about representing Nairobi. Everyone is trying to dress like Camp Mulla and talk like them. Younguns who still haven’t developed their own steez are swagger jacking. They dress like, talk like and act like Camp Mulla.
Camp Mulla permeated urban culture the most with the track “Hold It Down” though.
“Toklezea” by Shantelle and Abass
This track introduced Kenyans to a new word “toklezea”. Everything became about “toklezea-ing”. Everyone i’d talk to would use it to describe my clothes, their phones and whatnot. They’d tell me to toklezea and pick them up for a party and other things that didn’t make sense to me.
I just hope Shantelle can follow up on this track because it’s sheer magnitude will be hard to duplicate.
“Maswali Za Polisi” by DNA
This lad DNa dropped a bomb shell of a revelation. He would be quiting the Kenyan gospel scene in favour of secular music. He then unleashed this jam which proved to be one of Kenya’s biggest hits this year! I’m sure you’re wondering why he’s in my list?
Well, :Una maswali mingi kwani we ni polisi?”
We, the Ghafla crew, sat down, scrutinized all these worthy videos one by one and ranked them accordingly. These are the hottest videos that have been released this year.
We did not rank them according to the artiste’s popularity, but entirely on quality of production and concept of the videos. Here we go.
10. Octopizzo – Ivo Ivo Ivo
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When Octopizzo released his first video last year, most of you never imagined that he would ever make it into such a list. Well, he just did and Enos Olik is to thank for this exquisite work.
9. P-Unit – You Guy
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They just released it this month and it is currently the most talked about video. The hot ladies and crazy Collo acts make this video a must watch.
8. Rabbit – Adisia
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This guy has made us all proud. From shooting video in the streets of Eastleigh to making it happen in high end hotel suits and Lounge. Adisia just came through like that.
7. Camp Mulla – Party don’t stop
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These guys have made a name for themselves as one of the biggest music groups to ever come from Kenya. With the quality of music and videos they are producing, and the number of Awards that they are being nominated for, there is no doubt about that. When Camp mulla stepped into the Kenyan music industry, they immediately raised the Kenyan video standards.
6. Camp Mulla – Hold it down
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Now do you agree?
5. Cannibal – Legend
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Cannibal attempted to turn the streets of Nairobi into what looked like a riot/war zone in this video and he nailed it. Couldn’t have been done better.
4.Kevin Samuel – Believer
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This could just be the most original and well thought video concept and Ngwatilo gave an awesome performance in it.
3. Provoke and Annete – Imperfections
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This is that type of video that you wouldn’t waste your breath defending and explaining its perfection. It speaks for itself.
2. Sauti Sol – Range Rover
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Most guys didn’t like this song. Apparently, it wan’t meant for the Kenyan market. But I think we can all agree on the video, right?
1. Prezzo and Cannibal – My city my town
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Okay, this one right here takes it home. This is the most lavish video that Kenya has ever done. I have talked enough about this in my previous article. So much that I would just be repeating myself. Prezzo and Cannibal collaboration, too hot. Too bad they had to call it quits though.
We, the Ghafla crew, sat down, scrutinized all these worthy videos one by one and ranked them accordingly. These are the hottest videos that have been released this year.
We did not rank them according to the artiste’s popularity, but entirely on quality of production and concept of the videos. Here we go.
10. Octopizzo – Ivo Ivo Ivo
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When Octopizzo released his first video last year, most of you never imagined that he would ever make it into such a list. Well, he just did and Enos Olik is to thank for this exquisite work.
9. P-Unit – You Guy
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They just released it this month and it is currently the most talked about video. The hot ladies and crazy Collo acts make this video a must watch.
8. Rabbit – Adisia
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This guy has made us all proud. From shooting video in the streets of Eastleigh to making it happen in high end hotel suits and Lounge. Adisia just came through like that.
7. Camp Mulla – Party don’t stop
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These guys have made a name for themselves as one of the biggest music groups to ever come from Kenya. With the quality of music and videos they are producing, and the number of Awards that they are being nominated for, there is no doubt about that. When Camp mulla stepped into the Kenyan music industry, they immediately raised the Kenyan video standards.
6. Camp Mulla – Hold it down
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Now do you agree?
5. Cannibal – Legend
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Cannibal attempted to turn the streets of Nairobi into what looked like a riot/war zone in this video and he nailed it. Couldn’t have been done better.
4.Kevin Samuel – Believer
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This could just be the most original and well thought video concept and Ngwatilo gave an awesome performance in it.
3. Provoke and Annete – Imperfections
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This is that type of video that you wouldn’t waste your breath defending and explaining its perfection. It speaks for itself.
2. Sauti Sol – Range Rover
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Most guys didn’t like this song. Apparently, it wan’t meant for the Kenyan market. But I think we can all agree on the video, right?
1. Prezzo and Cannibal – My city my town
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Okay, this one right here takes it home. This is the most lavish video that Kenya has ever done. I have talked enough about this in my previous article. So much that I would just be repeating myself. Prezzo and Cannibal collaboration, too hot. Too bad they had to call it quits though.
Tuesday evening Daddy Owen’s Malaika Tribute Awards were held for the first time at the Safari Park Hotel. Malaika Tribute Awards are aimed at celebrating people with disabilities and recognizing the work of people who have contributed to making their lives better.
Malaika Trust also hopes to bring change in the community and help the society to view the disabled people as their equal and supporting the rights of people living with disabilty. So here are the winners of the night;
Innovator of the Year -Barrack Ounga
Young Achiever: Arts & Music Award -Martha Ouko
Lifetime Achievement Award -Mary Atieno
Special Recognition Award -Ruth Mueni
Young Achiever: Sports -Shadrack Wambugu
Good Samaritan Award -Bethany Kids Kijabe Hospital
Notable Educator of the Year Award -Dr.Michael Ndurumo
Daddy Owen, the brains behind the awards, took time to thank everyone who attended. Thank u to every1 who attended the Malaika Tribute Awards jana.. May God bless u!” tweeted the musician.
Ghafla! wishes to congratulate the winners for their achievements.
This is Ghetto Radio’s top presenter, Mbusii on day two of fasting in the glass house opposite the Hilton Hotel, Nairobi. Mbusi and two other presenters (Solloo and Essie) from the station are participating the challenge of going without food for six days while broadcasting round the clock in order to promote peaceful elections in Kenya.
Way to go Mbusii, Solloo and Essie!!!
The US-based Kenyan artiste who went through the first round of voting for the Grammy Awards has missed out on the next round. Meaning the artiste now has no chance of getting a Grammy nomination for the five categories he had entered in: Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best New Artist, Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist, Best Engineered Album (non – classical) and Producer Of The Year.
KG Omulo has, however, scored a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards where he was recognized in the World Music Album category for his latest record, Aya Ye! Moving Train. He will have to fight it out with K’naan’s Country, God or the Girl, Brother B’s Diversionary and Estelle’s Wonderful Life.
KG Omulo started out as a member of the gospel accapela group, Nawez, back in 1997 Winyo. Then he formed KG and The Band after moving to the U.S. He released Aya Ye! Moving Train early this year to critical acclaim even being featured on Washington Post, NPR and the Jazz Journalists Association naming Aya Ye! as the Best Debut CD.
The NAACP Image Awards honors people of color, both individuals and organizations, in the fields of television, music, literature and people who promote social justice through creative endeavours. The awards ceremony will take place on February 1st next year and will be aired on NBC.
They go by the name of Pah One and currently, they are the artistes who have the Camp Mulla type of swagg back in Tanzania. I wouldn’t compare their music to our camp Mulla though. I think it’s pretty obvious who takes the musical crown here.
But I gotta hand it to these Pah One guys, their swagg and presentation is just off the hook. They recently shot and released the video of their new track titled ‘I wanna get paid’ in which they collaborated with Kenyan rapper, Shrekeezy and the location they chose for it is superb.
Actually, to be completely honest, though this video was just shot in one location, they have outdone most of Kenyan artistes in this category.
Check out their lavish video below.
In the last couple of years, Kenyans have increasingly complained about the lack of international artistes holding concerts locally. But in the last year, the country has seen an influx of artistes coming in for shows.
There might be complaints about the artistes relevance but most of the artistes who came and who have made this list were at least relevant at some point in their careers. Not forgetting that we still have more performances from Demarco, Jeremih, May D and MIMS still coming up by the end of the year.
10. Incognito
Okay, they’re not that popular locally but the few who know them really like them. And they’ve managed to stay fresh for over 30 years.
9. Lutan Fyah
A list of nine is weird. This is the filler. I don’t know anything about this guy except that the Ghafla! editor, Kone Sekou, has a hard on for him.
8. Jah Cure
Okay, do reggae guys ever become irrelevant at any point in their careers? The music always sounds the same through time anyway. Cure is set to make a return to the country next February in a year that promises to have another star-studded line-up.
7. James Ingram
Ingram is jus about a relic. In an interview with Classic 105’s breakfast presenter, Maina Kageni, he could not even remember some of his songs but you have to admit, the guy is on his way to legend status.
6. Johnny Gill
He might have been heavier than you remember him as a member of the boy band, New Edition and LSG. But when he was big back then, he was huge (musically).
5. Etana
Probably the freshest of all the performers, she only started out in music in the early 2000s and is currently at the peak of her career with the heaviest of her accolades coming in the late 2000s and an album set to come out 2013, a follow-up to her 2011 record.
4. Joe Thomas
Probably one of the most mainstream and recognizable artistes who landed on our shores this year. He has had the biggest success in the most recent times, with seven Grammy nominations in the early 2000s and an album as recent as 2009.
3. Tarrus Riley
One of the most popular in songs in the country right now is Sorry Is A Sorry Word. It might be partly because his performance at Carnivore is still fresh in people’s minds or because he is just one of the most popular dancehall/lovers rock artistes right now.
2. DJ Cleo
Surely, the best event this year, Cleo came to Kenya at the peak of his popularity and he made it worth it with a 2.5-hour set punctuated with the introduction of Teddy Bears, the youngsters that took the night’s honours as the best performers.
1. Erykah Badu
She is the highest profile and most accomplished artiste who performed in Kenya in 2012. Four time Grammy winner from 19 nominations and a total of 16 awards out of 57 throughout her career, she totally proved her worth with a no frills, two-hour performance that can only be rivalled by DJ Cleo’s 2.5-hour frills-filled set at Fahrenheit in June.
Andrew Wambua, a seasoned singer, performer, recording artist and voice coach at Penya Africa, and his amazing band Afrology will host a listening party on the 20th of December at Choices Baricho Road.
Made possible by Roots International, at the weekly event, “Thursday Night Live at Choices”. He, together with his band have prepared a two-hour performance of 95% original music and 5% of music from his influences in as
far as song writing, composition and arrangement is concerned. This free show is set to give you a taste of his debut album with the first single, Nipe Pendo, due for release in 2013.
Marriage is a good thing and celebrating a wedding anniversary even adds more spice to a couple’s union. Whoa! For a moment I sounded like a marriage counselor. Anyhow, Radio Africa’s Radio Jambo top presenter, Fred Arocho, is today marking four years of marriage.
Arocho is one of the top football commentators in the country. He is informed and equal in knowledge with the Kenyan Premier league as he is with the English Premier League just as his English is as good as his Kiswahili. Arocho tied the knot four years ago and is a happily married. “Its four years today that i said ‘i do’ to a friend, a fan (soccer), a helper, a pillar and mother to my angels. May the Almighty continue blessing our kids, the great love and relationship as a family,” posted the presenter on his Timeline.
Arocho also played for the national youth teams during the East and Central youth championships as well as the under 23 Olympics youth qualifiers in 1995 where he had an opportunity of playing against African soccer stars like Celestine Babayaro, George Finidi, and Jay Jay Okocha.
Ghafla! joins fans and friends of Arocho in congratulating him on his wedding anniversary.
The world’s number one vodka, Smirnoff, will this month take Nairobi by storm, as Kenya plans to usher in the New Year. Smirnoff, which has taken its nightlife experience to over 50 markets worldwide through its Smirnoff Nightlife Experiences, will this year host the biggest of all its Kenyan experiences on 31st December at the Carnivore Restaurant.
Dubbed ‘The Night,’ the all-white themed party will for the first time ever in Kenya feature a line-up of 16 DJs playing on three stages, in what promises to be the biggest New Year’s Eve party the capital city has ever seen. Leading the DJ pack will be international DJs Shaun ‘Banger’ Scott from the U.K. and Dino Bravo from South Africa, two of the hottest DJs on the global entertainment scene at the moment.
Here’s a list of the Kenyan DJs joining their international counterparts:
DJ Joe Mfalme
DJ Chukie
DJ Kaydee
DJ Riggz
DJ Klash
DJ Stretch
DJ Jean-Marie
DJ Frakus
DJ Wati
DJ 7
DJ E
DJ Denz
DJ Erik
DJ Cat
This is the first event of this magnitude in almost a decade for Smirnoff in Kenya although the brand continues to enjoy unmatched popularity among the country’s young party-goers, as shown by the crowds present at the Smirnoff Red & White parties held in Naivasha and Nairobi over the last one year.
“This is a great time for Smirnoff to show appreciation to our consumers, and to give back by way of showing them what the Smirnoff Nightlife Experience is all about,” says Kate Katisya, Smirnoff’s Brand Manager in Kenya. “Smirnoff is about extraordinary drinks and extraordinary nights; it’s about enjoying life and having the best night of your life, while remembering that the best nights are the ones you remember.”
With this experience, Smirnoff is promising to up the ante for Nairobi’s revelers on New Year’s Eve, delivering a party experience that is unique to the brand but above all, memorable. Revelers will be required to dress in all-white to represent the purity that Smirnoff vodka is known for the world over.
Says Kate: “We know that young people love a good party, so what we’re promising to deliver is not just a good party, but a great experience. We want to show the world that nobody has a party like Smirnoff and Nairobi combined!”
Organised in conjunction with the Carnivore Restaurant and True Blaq Entertainment the event will also feature a teleporting booth and Smirnoff signature cocktails to celebrate the moment.
“This will not just be another New Year’s Eve party; this will be The Night, so we’re guaranteeing you a night to remember,” says Kevin ‘Big Kev’ Ombajo, CEO and Founder of True Blaq Entertainment. “We’re talking massive sound, good music, bright lights and above all, the Smirnoff Nightlife Experience.”
In line with its support for the responsible drinking campaign, Smirnoff will be maintaining a strict ‘over 18 only’ policy, and has put in place measures to verify age on entry, in addition to providing maximum security to ensure that revelers have a good time in a safe environment.
Tickets are available at all Carnivore outlets at Ksh. 600 for advance tickets. Entrance at the gate will be Ksh. 800.
Good morning fam! Trust ya’ll doing well. Here’s what you need to know this morning;
#1 Kenya’s top celebrities react to Uhuru-Mudavadi political drama.
#2 Habida and her husband celebrate their wedding anniversary. Check out this photo.
#3 Another media personality has left NMG; this time from its leading swahili radio station, Q FM.
#4 Take a look at Shaffie Weru’s Facebook personalities.
#5 Kalekye Mumo’s Facebook imposter finally confesses and wants to shut down the page.
#6 Beef season is here. Uncle Chim Tuna responds to Rapcha’s Twitter beef with Ghafla! and Mbusih.
#7 Check out Nonini’s kid photo.
#8 Top comedian tells Mudavadi “Rudi nyumbani na uwache kuyumbayumba!”
#9 Here’s the best of 2012’s A-Z of the Kenyan Facebookers.
#10 This might just be the next big TV series. Check out.
Now you’re up to speed. Have a good day and keep it here for more scoop
Kedu (hello) Rapcha. You do not know me and we probably will never get to meet. I hope that’s the only reason you chose to call Ghafla! out on twitter and not pick up the phone and simply call us. Because however you chop it, taking beef to twitter is cowardly!
I guess you also have an audience. I don’t care. I only care that you have tried to get us embroiled in your issues with Mbusii.
The last time you attacked Mbusii,you claimed your account had been hacked. I wonder what your excuse will be today. I your dede Chim Obiajulu Tuna said on record that i found your hasty retreat rather comical after Mbusii’s fans rallied and begun firing salvos from every direction and angle. You seem not to have learnt from that. Pity. Messing with Mbusii’s brand could potentially destroy your career.
I won’t address your issues with Mbusih, just the fact that i find it distatseful for you to try and put me in the middle of your beef with Mbusih and the Ghetto Radio family. I seem to recall hearing that you got fired for either getting to work drunk and passing out -but to be fair, that was just an idle rumour- or for telling an inappropriate joke… Thing is i don’t care. That though seems to be your bone of contention.
You have thrown a bribery allegation my way. *Wipes mud off face* You said Ghafla! gets paid by Maji Maji to “kanyagia” stories about Mbusii… Tell me how that works…. Now keep quiet and listen up, we follow stories based on whether or not they are factual. You sending DMs about what you consider to be Mbusii’s dirty linen doesn’t concern us unless you have proof. As Baba Ghafla! is always pleased to remind each one of us, “Proof or leave dis place!” I have never recieved a cheque signed by anyone other than Baba Ghafla! and neither has anyone on the team and trust, i refuse to let you besmirch his name. Respect the blood, sweat and tears from this man!
Don’t mistake Ghafla!’s congeniality and sunny disposition for weakness. Do not throw rocks at us for cheap publicity. That is wrong. You are a good radio host and comedian, stick to your hassle and you will be just as big as Churchill or even bigger. The publicity stunts are for greenhorns.
And maybe i need to reiterate this: we aren’t an instrument of war! Do not use us to get back at a fellow celebrity. Ghafla! builds, we do not tear down. However, if we have proof of any misdeeds, we will post about it. That is the duality of Ghafla!.
We aren’t Pulse and we do not like being compared to an entity that is bigger than we are. Who can honestly say they enjoy being in a David vs Goliath situation? I do not know what Rapcha was playing at but trying to pit us against Pulse will not work. Not even in the next couple of months when we become the biggest entertainment news source in Kenya. I respect Pulse too much to let that happen.
So Rapcha, calm down off the bile and watch out! Be very afraid of Mbusii’s fans… I hope you’ve learnt from the last time you tried instigating beef with Mbusii! This your fight na long ting and you for better if you chop stone!
“Rapcha: Prove 2 Kenyans hamlipwi andikeni hiyo story @GhaflaKenya”
“Rapcha: You know why @ghaflakenya and @pulsekenya didn’t write about mbusih being kicked out of umoja cos of dissing Rapcha? coz @majimajikenya pays”
“Rapcha: Dis biatch!! RT @kababai2: y are u so rude adjust ur attitude IAMRAPCHA @GhaflaKenya but ala dis doesn’t concern u butt menn unaongea ni kaa unalipwa”
Even next time when you dey vex, keep our name out of it!
There you have it: Nonini in his pre-teen years. Isn’t it adorable how you can just see the adult him somewhere in that face?(click image to enlarge).
Interesting fact: the man seated next to Nonini is his late brother, whom he dedicated the song ‘Waliotuacha’ to.
In the spirit of Christmas, come up with some witty phrases to capture what the two people in the photo could be saying, and the person who posts the funniest one will win airtime!
Leave your interesting or creative responses in the comment section below:
Kiss 100 presenter, Kalekye Mumo, has had to contend with a Facebook page that has been masquerading as her profile for a while now. It was not a big deal to her before the page started misrepresenting her and posting unwelcome views.
Two weeks ago, she got involved in altercation with the page’s admin that ended with the admin asking Kalekye for cash to hand over the page to her. Up until yesterday, the page had maintained a facade as the official Kalekye Mumo Facebook profile but finally the controller has admitted that the page is indeed not the presenter’s.
The imposter last afternoon posted “DELETING THIS PAGE HATA HAINISAIIDII” after another post saying, “KALEKYE MUMO PAY ME NOW.” Kalekye had earlier refused the admins offer to buy the page.