Month: December 2012

You remember when Kenrazy released “Tichi” back in 2007 it went on to become a massive tune in the country. He’s back with yet another track, “Kura Burndem” that’s also expected to take the country by storm. So here are the top ten comparisons between the two jams;

#1 Tichi video dropped on 12:12:07; KURA BURNDEM released yesterday, 12:12:12

#2 Tichi dropped on an election year 2007 – 2008; KURA BURNDEM election
year 2012 – 2013

#3 Tichi was done at a new production house then JOMINO; KURA BURNDEM was
done at PACHO ENT [also a rising studio now].

#4 Tichi was KenRazy 5years ago; KURA BURNDEM is KenRazy 5yrs later (hence maturity).

#5 Tichi’s both audio and video were free of charge; KURA BURNDEM audio
cost Sh10000 and video Sh225,000

#6 KenRazy was a freelance artist before signing to Jomino at the time of
Tichi and now KenRazy is back to being a freelance artist after all the hustle from then.

#7 Tichi video had no hype before it dropped; KURA BURNDEM video has been having serious hype from early 2012.

#8 Tichi had one of the best actors like STEVE YURI; in KURA BURNDEM he is the main act.

#9 Tichi was the 1st song on KenRazy’s album “GI-RF KENRAZY” while KURA BURNDEM is the
last song on his album “GI-RF KENRAZY”.

#10 While doing Tichi, KenRazy had not recorded a follow up project which later
came to be “Whoop” but for KURA BURNDEM he has both KURA BURNDEM and the yet to be released SH2QA.

Check out KURA BURNDEM video below;

Ladies and gentlemen, Muthoni Ndong’a has decided to bring Liquideep back due to public demand.

The next edition of Blankets and Wine will be held on the 6th of January and will feature Liquideep as the headline act and i for one am excited after missing the South African superstars last time round.

Tickets are available in advance from ticketsasa.com at 1,300 (limited advance) and regular advance tickets are available from Dormans and ticketsasa at 1,500 Kshs. At the gate tickets will be retailing at 2,000 and children below 12 will be charged 500/-. Keep it locked for more information.

Top of the morning fam! I trust you had a super Jamhuri Day. Here’s what you need to know this morning;

#1 Tanzanian President, Jakaya Kikwete, helps Ray C back to her feet; settles her hospital bills.

#2 Here’s Maina Kageni’s position on the Caroline Mutoko issue.

#3 Louis Otieno is back on TV. Check out his new show.

#4 Nameless accosted by rowdy youth in Dandora.

#5 Ghafla Trolls: DJ Kaytrixx chilling at home before his show.

#6 Kiss 100’s Kalekye Mumo has had enough of her Facebook imposter.

#7 Comedians Churchill and Eric Omondi step out in their favourite teams’ jerseys.

#8 Watch this video of Goldie denying having anything with Prezzo.

#9 This is what happens at Reggae in the Sun events.

#10 Juliani enjoys chapati-ndondo with his fans. You can also get a chance to.

Now you’re up to date. Have a wonderful day.

 Enjoy Kenyan delicacies like beef Kata Kata, Tilapia la Kisumu, Roast Garlic Chicken na Kadhalika. Ample and secure parking available. For more details, check the poster attached.

See you there!

The Blue Band Kids Festival Concert takes place at the Nyayo National Stadium this Saturday, 5th December between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The event features an impressive line-up of performers made up of comedians and musicians. The comedians will be Mr. Funny a.k.a Ayeiya Poa Poa, Eric Omondi, Vinnie Chipukeezy Churchill, Machachari Crew, Zangalewa and MC Jessy. Artistes performing at the concert include Daddy Owen, Gloria Muliro, Nameless and Yunasi band.

You get a ticket inside every 1kg container of Blue Band you buy. For more information, call 0726 109 109. The event is sponsored by Blue Band, Naivas and Laugh Industry.

This year, ‘Mbona’ was arguably Daddy Owen’s coup de grace in matters musical, and it allowed him to introduce and propel singer Denno into not just the limelight but super stardom aswell.

Well, if you thought that was that for the pair, Daddy Owen has decided to launch an award ceremony for exceptional persons living and surmounting physical disabilities. It would seem Deno inspired Daddy Owen to more than just making music which by anyone’s estimates was a hit.

For those of you out of the loop, Daddy Owen runs a trust fund for the handicapped Kenyans dubbed the “Malaika Trust” which will fund this award ceremony whose venue is not yet known.

Meanwhile, Denno has been working on new material and is even set to release an album this weekend at a launch which will feature industry big names like Jimmy Gait, DK Kwenye Beat, Juliani and even BMF who only just released their album this past week.

Source: Homeboyz Radio

The Erykah Badu concert is definitely going down tonight and we just can’t wait to hear the voice on this lady up front.

The concert will be going down tonight at the Carnivore Lounge from 7PM till late and since tomorrow is a public holiday, there is no reason not to enjoy yourself to the max.

The set up at the Carnivore Lounge is already underway and things look really good. Check out some of the photos we could get from the event’s facebook page.

Last Saturday, the highly anticipated reggae festival, Reggae in The sun, went down at the Sheeben Restaurant, Upper Hill. A carefully selected line up of talented reggae artist backed by one of the best bands in town (the Juma Tutu Band) performed renditions of the best reggae classics to much delight of revelers. Those who attended had a chance to sample and buy some of the merchandise inspired by the rasta colours and personality. Take a look;

Juma Tutu Band

Photo props: Reggae Music Kenya

One of the most inspiring artistes in the country is about to release an album. Denno, famously known as Daddy Owen’s collaborator on Mbona, will be releasing his ironically titled debut album, Naona Mbali.

The launch takes place this Sunday, December 16th at NPC Valley Road between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The event will feature performances by some of the biggest gospel artistes in the country: the singer who gave Denno his breakout hit, Daddy Owen and his brother, Rufftone.

BMF, who just released their debut album last weekend at Sarakasi Dome, will also be at the launch. Others include Jimmy Gait, DK Kwenye Beat, Juliani, Krystal, Mbuvi, Hey Z, Eunice Njeri, simbo, Fidel, Slejj and Alice

Wanyama. Entrance is free.

It will be the 12th of December in some few hours and you know what that means, weekend starts off early and in an exciting note.

On Jamuhuri Day, Supremacy Sounds in conjunction with the Untouchable MauMau Allstars will be throwing yet another epic party. The number of parties these guys throw in just a month, is crazy. I lost count on the first week.

Tomorrow, they will be holding it down at the Kikwetu Lounge (now known as Migoko Lounge) along Moi Avenue, in this event dubbed ‘Jah-Muhuri Day’.

Come get the best of Supremacy and Mau Mau Sounds and let’s just see who can hold it down better.

As Kenya steps into her 50th year of independence, ZiAda will take the stagewith a peace-themed concert as the country prepares for the March 4th General Elections.

ZiAda, a ministry comprised of Zidi the Band, Adawnage Band and spoken word poet, Number8, will be hosting a worship experience, dubbed ‘One Nation Under God’, at Parklands Baptist Church from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

As the theme indicates, the free-entry event will see the group pushing the agenda of peace and unity.

The event will also see the stage graced by like-minded artists such as songstress and pastor Mercy Wairegi, singer Makena, poet and beat-boxer Nasara, hip hop artist Carlisto and Mwanga Band, who held their debut concert, Tangaza Mwangaza on 1st of December.

ZiAda, initially coined from the combination of Zidi the Band and Adawnage is a ministry primarily comprised of 3 entities: the two bands and Number8, thepoet.

Telecommunication firm Orange and Nation Media Group have steppedin as key sponsors of the event. Other sponsors include Coca Cola, ParklandsBaptist Church, RiqRig, Swizznet Entertainment and Emerald Events.

It’s been one year of beautiful experience for An Honest Intention (AHI) since the organization started working with the beautiful children of St. Catherine’s Primary Mukuru has organized despite the highs and lows met on the way. As such, AHI has organized a Thanksgiving and Fundraising Dinner to thank God and everyone who has supported them since they began.

The proceeds from the event will go towards establishing a poultry farm at the schools that come next year they can spread their wings even further and venture into new places. AHI seeks to promote and encourage academic empowerment by incorporating resource centers within the learning environment of needy school children.

The charity event will be held at the Boma Hotel tonight starting at 6.30PM. To be part of this great cause, you only have to part with Sh3,500. For those who will not make it for the dinner you can pledge anything from Sh500 to help educate a child from an unpriviledged background.

Multi Media University’s Source team and MUSCA will be throwing the biggest party in this campus yet.

The event dubbed ‘End of year party’ will be held at the Multi Media University on the 14th of December 2012.

The music will be provided by DJ Andie and DJ Hassan all night long, with sexy HBR radio presenter, Amina holding it down on the mic as the MC.

A couple of artistes will be performing at the event including teen sensation, Jay A, Rabbit, Kenzo and Versatile.

Entry to the event is only Sh. 200.

Let me first start by saying that i have never known that the LGBT community in Kenya holds annual galas that double up as awards events but you live and you learn.

This year is no different and amongst a plethora of categories, the one that caught my eye was the category that seeks to recognise and award journalists for how they have portrayed and tackled issues affecting homosexuals in Kenya.

But it makes sense that this marginalized and often vilified group would seek legitimacy by seeking to be portrayed as humanbeings rather than poofs and dykes.

The nominees for this years edition of the Gay and Lesbian Awards Of Kenya for the SAUTI category (Journalist of the year award for substantial, balanced reporting on LGBTI human rights issues in mainstream media are:

SAUTI – Journalist Of The Year Award for ‘substantial, balanced reporting on LGBTI human rights issues in mainstream media’

    Anne Soi-Mwendia ‘Muffled Killers’- KTN
    Monica Mwangi – The Star
    Stella Kasina ‘The Invisible Bridge’- K24
    Joy Wanja –NTV
    Patrick Rukwaro- Internews In Kenya

Award-winning dance group, Altarmin Dancers, in conjunction with the Mavuno Teens Connekt and System Unit CrossKonnect present to you “Mission Possible” for peace, love and unity. This event will bring together most of the big names in the Gospel industry who will all be championing for peace.

The organizers, the mighty Altarmin Dance will do a 90-minute back to back dance set. You realize that no dance crew has ever pulled off something like this as most of the sets are usually around 15 minutes tops. A great line up of top artistes consisting of MOG, Juliani, Jimmy Gait, Mr. Seed, Bahati, Kevo Yout, Jennie Msanii, Simbo Owade, Willy Paul, Hope Kid HK and DK Kwenye Beat are set to perform at the event.

Other dancers that will grace the occasion include PHD, Saints, Gospel Warriors and Pamoja Dance Crew. The emcees will be Njugush and Hype Guddah while Viyeraah and yours truly Tina Kagia will be the hosts. It goes without saying that there will be great music and that will be courtesy of topa de top deejay DJ Mo, DJ Sadic, DJ Touch, DJ Ruff and DJ Tabbz.

It’s all happening on Sunday (16th December) at the Mavuno Dome on Mombasa Road between 3PM and 7PM. Tickets for the event cost Sh300 (at the gate) and Sh200 (advance). This is the ultimate plan this weekend, don’t miss!

Another week, another celebrity imposter. Just last week, Maina Olwenya’s (Nairobi Half Life) Facebook was hacked and used to get money from his friends. Recently, some of the most influential media personalities, Julie Gichuru and Caroline Mutoko, had to warn Internet users about fake profiles of themselves. And now the latest victim is Kiss 100’s Kalekye Mumo.

“I am so fed up of this imposter ‘Kalekye MUMO – journalist’ on FB. When Twitter came I knew that’s where I’d deal with my fans directly. Little did I know some ‘fan’ decided to be me for some reason or other,” she told Ghafla!

Kalekye has now had it. This comes after the account got involved in a highly publicized altercation between Kiss 100 Big Breakfast presenter, Caroline Mutoko.

“Yes, it’s flattering…but when the person is totally misrepresenting you and doesn’t even write or think like you there’s a problem. Recently, I hear fans complaining they sent me airtime and I didn’t call them. Someone else says a man posted his manhood and the fake me laughed it off and yesterday that I run to the aid of my boss Caroline Mutoko on some FB drama.”

Kalekye wants her real fans to be aware of the other account, “I need to clear the air….there is an imposter out there misrepresenting me and until we all report her/him via FB as impersonating a celebrity I won’t be free.”

If you’re looking for Kalekye’s profile, the real one has less fans. Find it here.

The Kenyan Premier League is over but the excitement it brings is yet to die down. We came across this photo of comedians Churchill and Eric Omondi rocking their Kogallo jerseys. Now you know which team these funnymen support.

Despite going through turbulent moments that crippled his career, renowned TV personality, Louis Otieno has bounced back with a renewed vigour. Yesterday evening, Louis made his way back to TV on KTN with a brand new show called “Newsline” after his fair share of drama.

Describing it as a show that will make news more than just a set of stories, Newsline will aims at getting the audience its leaders and engage them in ways that has not been done before. Louis promises his audience an interactive show that will make you (the audience) ask all the questions as they seek your vote and even bring them to account even after elections. Basically, Louis’ show makes news a conversation as he delves into current affairs.

Louis is expected to bring in-depth news coverage considering his experience in the industry. This is just the beginning of good things for Louis and the entire KTN team.

Welcome back Louis.

Celebrated Tanzanian singer Rehema Chalamila, better known as Ray C recently paid a courtesy call to Tanzanian head of state, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, at the State House to thank him for helping her get medication when she was in rehab not long ago.

Ray C who was accompanied by her mum, Margareth Mtweve and her sister, Sarah Mtweve, assured the president that her health was improving and that it won’t be long before she gets back on stage and studio to do what she does best. Ray C’s mum on her part thanked the president for saving her daughter’s life and asked the well-wishers who were collecting funds towards assisting Ray C get back to her feet to stop doing so as the president had settled all the bills.

President Kikwete has always been in the forefront supporting local talent in Tanzania and frequently invites artistes to State House to discuss showbiz matters.

Photo credits: Freddy Maro

This month’s edition of Sitawa Ignited takes place on 15th December between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Business Lounge, The Junction fourth floor.

Sitawa Ignited is an evening of poetry, wine and everything in between from discussions, dance, laughter, tears and so much more. Also performing will be Immahe Reid, Samo the Almighty, Carol Mika, Emmillia, Sokoanalyst, Kelvin Kaesa, Ngatia B with music by Liron. There will also be a showcase by Moral Apparel.

The theme for the end of year poetry party is A New You. Entry to the event is Kshs. 300. For bookings or advance tickets, call 0734 071 898. Mombasa will also be having its share of Sitawa Ignited from January at Jahazi Coffee House, Old Town. The poets and the theme to be announced soon.

The Vault is a medium through which Christian hip hop artistes get to share the treasures that God wants to reveal to each and every person through His Word. With lyricism, rhymes, poetry and a journey of their experience in ministry and in salvation, these Kingdom ministers are set, not only to entertain but to point this generation to Christ.

The bi-monthly event was an idea of five close friends who shared a common love for Hip Hop music. The concept behind the vault was to create a platform where hip hop and poetic artists in Kenya and around the world can get an opportunity to showcase their talent s without any limitations.

The 2nd Edition will take place on 16th December at the Abondoz Restaurant rooftop between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and will host multiple award winner Holy Dave perform as the focus artist of the day. Holy Dave is widely known for hits such as not a joke, Niko Na Reason, Press On and his recent runaway hit, Ni Msoh. He will also be sharing about his life, journey and music ministry.

Other performing artists include poet Number 8, Signature, Treble, B4C, G-Cho Pevu, Alex Newnique and TIO. On the wheels of steel will be the Vault’s official deejay Ken Tha DJ backed by Deejay Gee Gee of the Tri Crew.

This Edition of the Vault is proudly sponsored by Butterfly Republic, CPR Radio, Kelele Republic, Epic Concepts and X-hoodz Entertainment.

Morning beautiful people! Here’s what you need to know this morning;

#1 This is the reason why Caroline Mutoko is being insulted and even “killed”.

#2 Check out the top 5 sexiest Kenyan socialites.

#3 Jamaican singer Jah Cure visits Kibera; eats chapo-dondo and smokes ganja with the youth.

#4 Shock as a budding Gospel artiste escapes death after being stabbed by robbers.

#5 Former top news anchor at NTV weds. Check out these photos.

#6 Business journalist Larry Madowo turns down KTN, goes back to NTV.

#7 Top DJ’s residence is robbed clean on his wedding anniversary.

#8 Gospel ghetto king Eko Dydda has a new song and we can tell that it will definitely be a hit.

#9 Grammy award-winning American singer-songwriter Erykah Badu arrives in Kenya.

#10 Here’s the full list of the winners at this year’s Kalasha TV and Film Awards.

Now you’re up to date. Have a superb day!

The third edition of the periodical music, food and art extravaganza, Art & Beer Fest has been postponed. The organizers made the announcement through Facebook saying:

“Dear #TeamA&B family, fans and partners. Due to unforeseen but pleasant circumstances that have made us come to the painful decision to postpone the festival not CANCEL so everything stays as is!”

We don’t know what the “pleasant circumstance” that led to the postponement is but it might be something to do with a huge artiste performing. Huge enough to compel the organizers to move the dates, which will be announced soon.

Meanwhile, those who won or booked tickets need not worry about the new developments. Tickets are still valid for whatever new dates are announced.