Month: January 2013

When a man becomes a father, his whole life changes. His priorities become more mature and he becomes way more focused than he ever was.

 

Well, atleast the real men. One like Cartel from Katenga Entertainment.

 

His son is his pride and joy.

Earlier today the ever diligent Jeff Omondi broke a story about Gloria Muliro exposing a lesbian.

And to be frank, if you haven’t read it, you should break your laptop into a million pieces because it isn’t helping you surf the web for important information. But enough of that, the low down on the whole issue can be found here.

My take on the whole issue is that i don’t understand her intentions. What she did was not just irresponsible, it was humiliating. To post the message was simply cruel. Why didn’t she simply ignore it or better yet delete it? Rather than posting both the message and the lass’ email address, she could have let sleeping dogs lie.

Truth be told, the message was probably a scam artis trying his luck but Gloria Muliro’s response was callous and self-righteous. If indeed the lesbian was real, rather than exposing her to public humiliation, she should have deleted the message. We live in a country where lesbains and gays aren’t embraced. Rather, they are openly harrased and humiliated by the like of i-Club and now it seems Gloria Muliro is also on that tip.

Why in heavens name would you seek to name and shame the lass? What could have possessed you to taking such an action? I vehemently oppose your decision Ms./Mrs. (not sure which) Muliro. Your actions could potentially endanger the life of that lass.

Handle such issues with sensitivity and decorum. Ignore if you must but do not subject the individual to public ridicule and humiliation. That degrades them as human beings. Uncle Chim Tuna has had his say!

Cartel and the funny man Alfayo Way, which is pretty much all the artistes we know from Katenga Entertainment are at it again. The two Jatelos are once again spending mad cash shooting a new video on the streets of Nairobi.

Being very familiar with this combination as we the Ghafla! crew are, we know for sure that we are in for a hilarious and hot video. Not much information has been released about this new song but the behind the scenes photos.

Check them out.

He is the new kid on the block that is on everyone’s lips. They say this kid talks big and he has the walk to back it up with. We have met him, actually, interviewed him and yes, he got the walk to back his talk.

 

Most of his judgmental fans (haters), have however been all over his case, claiming that he has been dishing out sissy songs. Silly comments and observations really. I mean, calling tracks that make money for the artiste sissy? Now that’s just dumb!

Anyway, Jay A, being the easy and ‘cool peoples’ guy that he is, came out to respond to these stupid allegations.

 

“Gangsters need to have some fun sometimes lol! Kenyans are party people so i need to give you guys something to move to, something to make you gello. I need to be versatile, to keep all my fans entertained. If you love hiphop, i am dropping my new video next week. Get a pen and paper and take Notes,” he told Insyder Magazine.

I for one, can’t wait for the new hip hop track from this dude.

Ladies and gentlemen, frogs and toads, Ringtone seems to have made the decision to call off his bid for an MPs seat.

The artist who had announced his ambition for the seat was to vie on a TNA party ticket and had in previous days appeared really close to the top brass of the party even praying when Jubilee unveiled Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta as it’s presidential candidate. I intend to reach him for a comment as to why he had a sudden change of heart.

 

 

And this is how he opted to drop the news via his Facebook page:

“AFTER CONSULTATION,SOUL SEARCHING AND PRAYER I HAVE FOUND IT BEST TO WITHDRAW MY BID FOR MP UNTIL THE NEXT ELECTION.”

 

We have known Wawesh to produce some fairly fast-paced material, including the up-tempo, electro version of Dela’s originally mellow Weche Tek. But on his new track, he seems to have taken a new direction.

The producer is working on a new album and from the title, it looks like the whole thing will be slow-paced. Mahaba is “a Kenyan, Swahili tale for the grown and sexy.” The first single is titled Njoo and is performed by Binti featuring Ego.

Here is a description attached to the song:

“Mapenzi ni safari shwari isiyotaka ushari, yanapohusisha shairi, ni ishara tosha kuwa rubani ni mzoefu, iwapo taonyesha ukosefu, rubani atasawazisha na uzoefu.

Unapozama katika zimbi la huba, mshike mkono Kingast mwambie: nifuate, tuabiri aote katika ngalawa ya mapenzi ukimpenda mtu, sema nae pole pole, kwa macho ya tamani mwambie…NJOO!“

WORD!

Check out the track below.

If you are a crazy reveller, like the Ghafla Allstars are, you truly haven’t lived until you have raved at one of Naivasha’s crazy clubs popularly known as Nax Vegas.

 

Half of what you might see as you walk into one of Nax Vegas night events is enough to make you underrate Jamaica’s ‘Pasa Pasa’. This is the real deal. The reveller’s idea of heaven.

 

Check out the video below. This is but just a taste of what goes down in Nax Vegas.

Please note that each and every celebrity mentioned in this article, IS NOT GAY! However, that has not stopped the fans and critics from speculating and even concluding that they’re so.

Some of these assumptions and accusations may have been catalyzed by the way the celebrities dress, talk or present themselves, but most of it is just from body language. Silly criteria of judgement, I know.

Still, here goes…

 

Maina Kageni

As we all ponder over Maina Kageni’s love life (which is by the way non of our business), as we wonder when this well financially established man will get hooked and married, let’s just remember that there are many single men out there who are very much straight. This photo too (above), which was on Pulse Magazine still gives us hope that he is still on our side. Plus, there are rumours circulating that this guy has landed himself a dendai.

 

Sauti Sol’s Chimano

Now, this became clear when he himself came out claiming that all the gay rumours are false. Here are all the details, straight from the horse’s mouth.

 

Anto Neosoul

This right here is a devoted Christian. Not that that is good proof that he isn’t gay, but those that are close to Anto actually know that he has a girlfriend whom he loves so much. If that is not proof enough, here is a video of his interview with us.

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Ian Mugoya

These speculations arose immediately when Ian posted this photo in which he was seen pecking his friend on the cheeks. Make you know, they were s*** faced out of their minds and were just fooling around like boys always do. I will now take it upon me to remind you all the beautiful and glamorous ladies that Ian Mugoya has ‘plakad’.

 

 

Jimmy Gait

This is a closed case but the list just wouldn’t be complete without it. Let’s just blame all those accusations and speculations on skinny jeans, but still, the man is free to dress as he pleases just as long as he doesn’t cross-dress. Here is the video in which he addresses the gay rumours.

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They gave you the biggest track for 2012 and now they want you to don the “You Guy” t-shirts as you jam to their hit song. Announcing the release of the tees, P-Unit was overwhelmed by the feedback received with most fans commending the tees.

Available in white, red, blue and black colours, the tees are unisex and cost Kshs. 1,250, however, you’ll get a Kshs. 150 discount. To place an order, send the group your contact details on their Facebook page, P-UNIT (KENYA), and delivery will be arranged. Take a look at the t-shirts below;

 

 

 

So Kenzo has finally finished the video for his latest hit, “Matatu” and he was gracious enough to give me an exclusive sneak preview of the video. The controversial video, which got Kenzo in trouble with his ex-girlfriend, has been shot by Ogopa video, and you KNOW how they do it big.

Kenzo had to go ahead and shoot the video despite threats to his life, showing how committed he was to the project. For the rest of you guys, you’re going to have to wait for the video to launch tomorrow on your local TV stations and on YouTube as well.

Nyota Ndogo recently released a spanking new song, Tunataka Amani, which highlights the cost of violence. It did not stop there as she quickly got down shooting the video. The song also emphasizes on the importance of brotherhood and restraining tribal cruelty. Check out some of the photos from the video shoot;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The video is yet to be released though.

 

Photo props: Nyota Ndogo

Mdundo.com, officially launched in December 2013, will hold an investment forum for artists in Kenya at its offices along Ngong’ Road on Tuesday, 15th January starting from 2:00 p.m. They key speaker at the event will be P-Unit member, Frasha.

Mdundo are the innovators of a music scratch card service that enables the user to buy and download music to their phone. The music is also available online and can be purchased via mobile money.

The platform has been received well by artistes with sign up of up to 80 artistes in the last four months. Read about that here. Artistes get the cards printed for free and keep 100% of the revenue generated from sale of the cards.

The forum will educate artistes on generating more revenue through adopting modern sales techniques, while signing more artists to the mdundo platform. Artistes signed so far include Nazizi, Octopizzo, Mbuvi, Juliani, Alice Kamande, Israel Mugisha, Collo, Chris Adwar, Mercy Masika, Bamboo, Dan-Gee, Parking Lot Grass and Villagers’ Band among others. Their music is available online on mdundo.com

The platform is banking on the high mobile phone penetration across Africa to reach audiences with quality and affordable music. Mdundo is funded and mentored by Africa’s first accelerator program 88mph, in partnership with Google for Entrepreneurs.

After ‘Maswali ya Polisi’ and ‘Fimbo’, I don’t think I have to explain to you, or rather make you believe that this soon to drop track will be a major hit.

 

DNA just has that magic touch that all artistes pray for. For some, you really have to work hard to get it and stick with it. As for guys like DNA and Wyre, well, it just comes natural. They effortlessly make hits that later on not only takes over the Kenyan music industry, but spreads all over East Africa like wild fire.

As Grandpa Records grow by number of signed artistes and hype as well, so does their ability and potential to become the next hit making Recording House.

 

Right now, as we speak, or rather read, some of the biggest and relevant Kenyan artistes are now in studio working on the next hit track. Now let’s just wait and see what DNA, Wyre, Amileena and Kidis have in store for us.

Not much is required to explain this.

Enough said (click photo to enlarge).

His music, voice, lyrics and stage presence define his being. Phenomenal. Just phenomenal.

 

Ever been to one of Dan Chizi Aceda’s concerts? Then you would understand and even appreciate why he is currently topping the Reverb Nation Charts. It is not without hard work and natural, well natured talent.

 

Dan Chizi Aceda has now made it to the top of the Nairobi, Kenya Reverb Nation Charts and he clearly deserves it.

Shout out to this great artiste.

 

Check out some of his music below.

From what we’ve been seeing lately, Kibera might just be turning into a tourist attraction and the ideal site/set for hip hop music video.

International artists have been taking random tours all over the slum, meeting the residents, especially artistes that have grown in the area. The curiosity of how the locals survives with so little yet still posses so much pride for the hood, has grown among international artistes who happen to pass by Kenya, be it for concerts or other businesses.

 

Last year, around October, Akon performed in Kenya at what was one of the biggest concerts that year. He ofcourse came with his best deejay and fellow artist, Benny D from his recording label Konvict Records.

 

After Akon’s departure, Benny D hung around Kenya for a while, recording music and shooting videos with huge Kenyan artistes like Bamboo.

Benny D also recorded and shot the video of his latest single, ‘International Badman’ here in Kenya. Actually, he did it all in Kibera.

Check it out below.

Calif Records looked like it was in crisis last year when the label had to accomodate a massive exodus of artistes, most of them saying it had to do with the working conditions.

It was going to take a lot to rehabilitate the image of one of Kenya’s pioneer studios but this year looks like they are coming back with a bang. In the first quarter of this year, one of the label’s biggest artistes is releasing his album.

Jua Cali’s Genge Yajayo is mostly done and some of the singles from the record have already been released. Jua Cali also recently announced that Mejja has already started working on his second album, a follow-up to his debut, Hali Duni.

Every Mejja track has been a hit. At Jua Cali’s peak, he was the biggest artiste in the region. The walk-outs were not the worst that could have happened to Calif, but maybe they need these two albums to build up its image as the powerhouse it once was.

Gospel singer Gloria Muliro is a distraught lady. After witnessing an increase in the number of homosexual relationships especially on Facebook, she became gravely concerned and decided to address the issue. Here’s here message;

I want to expose some Ladies and Men on FB who are sending Love messages seeking Relationship to with follow ladies/men. It is very embarrassing, where have you ever seen a woman marrying another woman? Or a man marring a fellow man, I have never seen it or heard about it. Why are these ladies/men seeking to be loved by fellow ladies/men? I think God created a man and woman to reproduce and fill the earth and that is the word of God, against that, it is an abomination in the eyes of our Lord God.

 

Gloria went ahead to expose a certain who’s notorious for sending out messages to fellow ladies asking to start a relationship with them. Take a look;

THIS MESSAGE IS A LADY WHO IS SENDING TO HER FELLOW LADY.
Miracle Koneh Hello my dear, my name is miracle, I am a young single girl never married seeking for a long time relationship i am very happy to read your profile and i am interested in you, so please you can contact me true this my email {miraXXXX@yahoo. com} so that i can send you my photos and more about me kiss,

For some time now Kiss 100’s Carol Radul has been awarding her Facebook fans with cash prizes for correctly predicting scores of matches especially in the English Premier League. What she does after the match, she picks out the person who predicted correctly and tells them she would get in touch with them via inbox to receive their money.

So, after declaring the winner, some crafty guy quickly created a Facebook account under the name of the winner and sent Radul a number via inbox to MPesa her the cash. She almost sent the cash but on second thought she realized that the instructions are the winners are not to send her their number via inbox and secondly and luckily she had seen the winner’s photo when she sent the message after Sunday’s game.

Upon counter-checking, she realized that the imposter had created the Facebook page just 21 minutes earlier! Thanks to her gut she dodged that trap. Radul asked everyone on Facebook to be extra vigilant on Facebook to be able to detect such con artists.

2013 should be a big year for Jua Cali. Every year that he released an album always has been. And so as the release date for Genge Yajayo approaches, Willy M. Tuva asked him what his New Year resolutions are.

The question obviously caught him off-guard, “Wacha nifikirie. Wacha tu niseme, niendelee kutia bidii. Kama ni kutoa video every three months, nataka Kuhakikisha hiyo kitu inafanyika (Let me think. Let me just say, I’ll continue working hard. If I decide to release a video every three months, I’ll make sure I commit to that).”

Genge Yajayo is expected to come out in either February or March. Tracks that have already been released from the record include Geti Kali (with Sana), Kuna Sheng and Si Siri (with Juliani).

Link Video Global are the people behind Willy Paul’s J. Blessing-directed video which came out right at the beginning of this year. In the coming year, they have a lot more in store.

Some of their projects are already in the production stage. One of the videos which we are expected to see soon is P-Unit’s next video. They are also preparing for Size 8’s new video which should be done in early February.

Link Video Global is also doing videos outside Kenya. Sudanese artiste, Lam, is also their client for a video which will be out by the end of the month. At some point this year, they will expand worldwide. They have already confirmed a couple of shoots in Belgium.

They have previously done videos for Jimmy Gait, Eko Dydda, Jemimah Thiong’o, Alemba and Exodus among others. Local artistes you can see videos from by Link Video Global by the end of the year include Mr. Seed, Kambua and Chuchu among others. Check out their first release of the year, Willy Paul’s You Never Know, here.

It is the tradition that has no age boundary. Well, unless ofcourse you’re a very old man. Then it would be murder.

 

November 14th 2012 was Sauti Sol’s Polycarp’s birthday and his friends and family were not going to go easy on him.

What a cruel way to start a day.

 

Check out the video below.