Month: February 2013

Shee Waruinge, the socialite, Queen of Facebook and occassional tweefer has issued an alarm over a Facebook user who is using her images to solicit for sex.

The girl using the profile name, Wandia Precious, has apparently been using Shee’s images on her profile.

“There is a girl out there impersonating me on Facebook. She’s calling herself Wandia Precious. She’s using all my photos and she’s conning men by manipulating them to send cash to them in exchange for sex when they meet,” she told Ghafla!

Shee, who recently made her acting debut  and is set to appear in an upcoming play, clarifies that her legit Facebook accounts using the names Sheeroh Walcott Waruinge and Jacqueline Shiro Waruinge.

This is not the first time imposters have been used to fool fellow users out of their money. Julie Gichuru, Caroline Mutoko, Toxic and Kirigo Ng’arua have all been victims.

Just when you thought the Kenyan gospel industry was finally stabilizing after reeling from the scandals that rocked it from late last year to early this year, someone in the gospel fraternity finds a reason to rock the boat.

And this time Ringtone is on the receiving end. Remember that interview he gave Buzz in which he said that the Kenyan music industry is a divided house? Well, not too many people were pleased with that assertion and they are now returning fir. Or rather, one gospel artist is returning fire.

And he goes by the name Ole Willie. This Eldoret based chap according to Pulse Magazine was quoted by them having said;

“He says that gospel singers don’t love each other but ask him where he sleeps when he comes to Eldoret. I am the one who has been housing him here.”

PAUSE!

“I think Ringtone was too engulfed in politics when he made the statement and he should think again. He seems to have forgotten the hand that feeds him.”

Ole Willie finished by telling Ringtone to rethink his Christian life!

The Wasanii Wananchi appeared on Radio Jambo this morning to create awareness about their campaign. The group of artistes will go round the country and interacting with citizens on a personal level and engage them in peace-builidng activities.

As they plan to go to Jerusalem to interact and play football with their fans like they did in Mathare, they shared their own post-election violence stories like Eko Dydda and Octopizzo did before. This time it was KenRazy, who told his story to illustrate the importance of women in stunting violence.

“Hiyo time ya post-election, dame yangu alikuwa Kibera. Kuna project alikuwa anafanya, alikuwa anakaa na watoi fulani anawasaidia. Mi vile nilisikia watu wa ODM wanadai watu watokee wafanye rally fulani nikamwambia nataka kuenda. Alijam sana. Juu ye ndio alikuwa huko ndani anaaona vile vitu zinarushwa, ana-imagine tu. Na saa hiyo mi nilikuwa tu nataka kucheki niaje. After hapo mi hata sikutoka.

(During the post-election period, my girlfriend was in Kibera. She was involved in a project where they’d help kids in need. When I heard ODM was calling for a rally, I told her I would attend. She got really mad. She had seen what was happening and could only imagine what might happen. I just wanted to go see what’s up. After that, I didn’t even leave.”

Pulse Magazine’s editor landed this exclusive and dropped it like a gem on us today when he revealed Chantelle’s new beau. Rumours had abounded for a while now with people trying to piece together just who Chantelle was now dating and then she finally revealed her new man; J. Blessing.

Actually, that paragraph should read differently and it would were it not for the fact that according to the Pulse, the lad was being evasive when they tried to get concrete answers from him. The two have finally stepped out of the dark, dreary closet of secrecy and have now announced to the world that they are dating.

They announcement came at a surprise birthday party for the lass thrown by J. Blessing which saw the lass really open up about the pair. J. Blessing is the force behind Prezzo video ft Cannibal; “My City My Town” which is enjoying massive airplay country wide.

Chantelle was in a long term relationship with her ex but things turned sour when she found out that the lad was cheating and she then exited the apartment they’d shared. Yup, she was cohabiting with the lad as man and wife and had even gone as far as introducing the lad to her family and vice versa, even spending the holidays with the lad’s family. J. Blessing on his part was engaged to be married but things fell through.

I wish the couple the fabled “happily ever after”!

Speculations of whether Prezzo is marrying Nigeria’s Goldie this coming week have taken over Africa and with the random tweets and status updates from the two lately have contributed a lot to the ‘rumours’.

It almost seems like these two love birds are playing around with the public’s thirst of knowing what they are all about. Though it’s non of our business, we still dig in anyway.

Recently, Prezzo posted a romantic love letter on his facebook wall and we can’t help but wonder if it was meant for the one and only Naija Girl, Goldie. Check it out.

“Babe, this has taken me a long time to say right, but am gonna say it, because I believe I have only this one chance: I know for this year’s Valentine you don’t want then iPads, nor expensive dinners at the Red Lobster -the one with the cheddar biskits, nor do you want Russian fur jackets and 24-carat teardrop hanging on your earlobes. I know a giant bouquet of red roses would not cut it, neither a chopper ride over Musi-o-tunya.

That is why babie, this time I wish myself and every man should do it the manly way, the right way, and instead of buying you presents, take you home to mamma as a present and ensure your constant presence.
Will you please marry me this Valentine and be my babies mamma, eternally?”

Photo props: bellanaija.com

The Stunnr’ New Limits (SNL) trio rose to fame last year when they released timely tracks inspired by the political scene in the country.

From music featuring former PM aide Miguna Miguna (check out the Raila reply here), Ugandan rebel Joseph Kony, Big Brother contestants Prezzo and Barbz, prostitute Esther Mwende, education minister Mutula Kilonzo and even former streetboy-turned-radio presenter Bonoko Deh among others.
The group is now working with Standard Group’s KTN to create more current news inspired material, the first of which premiered last night during the live prime time news broadcast.

This time, they work with vocals from the former PM, Raila Odinga, vice president Kalonzo Musyoka. Listen to the brand new SNL vs. Cord-Mchezo below.

Sudi Boy and Parroty have just released their latest song, ‘Dakika Moja’ and it’s burning hot. It’s also on everyone’s lips seeing that it is obviously the next hit track.

Check out the behind the scenes photos of the video shoot.

While most media houses advertise for political campaigns with 30-second spots, banner advertisements and such, they tend to avoid giving the candidates mentions. However, Ghetto Radio are not of this opinion. Their hosts have recently been aggressively mentioning the Jubilee coalition during the shows in a promotional way. Mbusii, Kijana Pyenga Aliye Na Mapoz, can nowadays be heared talking about “Ku-make maisha yako ikuwe poa na Jubilee.” I’m finding all this a bit ironic, since Maji Maji, the owner of Ghetto Radio, recently accused Jubilee of stealing his ‘Unbwogable’ song for their campaigns.

 Ghetto Radio are not the only media house who have lent their support to a political party. Royal Media have blatantly declared their support for CORD/ODM, with their Managing Director S.K Macharia, even being on the CORD Committee.

What do you guys think of this behaviour? Should media personalities and media houses refrain from using their influence to steer electoral process, or should they be allowed to endorse whoever they want? Leave your interesting or creative responses in the comment section below:

For his immense love for Kenya (RBG Republik), this Valentines, award winner, lyricist and hip hop sensation Juliani is set to release a new video for the single, Voter vs Vulture, which was released recently.

The single titled is part of the Kama Si Sisi campaign attitude change initiative that gears at using music and creative space through young people aiming at making their surrounding better than they found it. Check out some of the photos from day one of the shoot here.

The single expresses the urgent need to be informed voters to shun away the vultures that have led our country to the arms of bad governance, leadership and political environment, with a strong message of peace, knowledge and a plight to Kenyans to vote wisely with election date nearing. Juliani was recently appointed as a peace ambassador and is a member of Wasanii Wananchi.

Check out a behind-the-scenes clip of the shoot below.
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With news of an alleged marriage between Prezzo and Goldie coming to us from the Big Brother Africa website, and not being confirmed, let’s take a look at other celebrity couples who have opted out of the flashy wedding culture, and opted for more private ceremonies:

 1. Nazizi

Nazizi got married to Vini Hamsa Leopold in 2008 at a simple and private wedding. When later asked about this decision, she said, “My husband and I both value privacy. I’ve always wanted people to know me for my music and not my personal life. Vini is supportive of my career, but he does not like to be at the forefront and I respect that. On our wedding day, I wore a long shirt because they don’t allow women to wear trousers in the mosque, while Vini was in jeans and a shirt.”

2. Talia Oyando

Talia the night nurse did a super simple ceremony in 2010, where her and her hubby Ezekiel Onyango just got hitched at the AG’s chambers. As you may be thinking, no media was invited to the event. She got pregnant soon after.

3. Wyre

Wyre wedding in 2008 was well-known, but it was secret because there was no press allowed. Pulse’s paparazzi tried to poke their nosey noses into the ceremony, but they were kicked out by the seams of their trousers! Later on, Wyre gave out a couple of pics that the official photographer had taken at the event:

4. DJ Stylez

We happen to know that DJ Stylez is planning on marrying secretly later this year to his girlfriend Wambui Wanyoike. Oops…

Octopizzo is a man of many talents as we recently discovered.

A fine selection of Kenyan artistes recently gathered at a football ground to see through their latest project, Wasanii Wananchi.

Wasanii Wananchi is a project aimed at promoting peace among the youth especially during this fast approaching election period, through arts.

Get to know all about it here.

Meanwhile, Check out Octo on the field (click photo to enlarge).

After bringing you a hot new single, Penya, barely three months ago, I can confidently assert that the first lady of Kenyan gospel music is back in the game. Jemmimah Thiong’o has released yet another stunning video that will sure bless many.

Christened “Mganga” the song speaks about the great works that Jesus Christ did when He was on earth; from healing the sick, bringing back the dead to life and even setting free captives. She allegorically refers to Jesus as a great “mganga” (witch doctor) who unlike the earthly witch doctors who purport to use funny paraphernalia to heal, His (Jesus’) name only does marvels.

Guided by arguably the best director in the industry, J Blessing, this video is just phenomenal.Check out;

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He goes by the name of Shembwana Masauti. I have no idea if the second name is actually his real name, and if it is, then I have to say that his parents are really accurate.

This guy has that voice that can only be put in a romantic song and that is exactly what he sings about.

This guy could just be Kenya’s Aslay. Well, not that young but you get my point. It is guys like these that suddenly show up in the music industry and make you wonder what the hell they were waiting for all that time.

So far, Shembwana Masuti has about three songs, the first one and my personal favorite being ‘Uko Mbali‘.

Man, this is good! Have a listen below.

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Every morning on Classic 105, the ever hilarious Mwalimu King’ang’i never runs short of something to crack up his listeners with as they head to school and work. King’ang’i makes witticisms out of happenings that make news from around the world. Rummaging through a cache of the ‘kasheshes’, I found these five to be all time favourite. Take a look;

KDF drunk recruits
A potential army recruit in Nyeri turns up for the process drunk as a fish.
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Cat Killer Brought To Justice
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Rongai Si Kenya
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Kenyans in the Diaspora
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Drama in Dubai
A member of parliament enjoying a visit to Dubai gets robbed by his escort: a campus “diva”…
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Wasanii Wananchi is a peace project that brings together like-minded Kenyans in the entertainment industry i.e. musicians, DJs and MCs among others, whose mission is to spread peace and harmony though art and dialogue. This comes at a time when our country is about to go into elections of the 4th of March.

Members include Frasha (Chairman), Lady Bee, Octopizzo, Size 8, Eko Dydda, Mimmo, Mbuvi, Zakah (Ukoo Flani Mau Mau), Alice Kamande, Juliani, Nonini, Wyre, MC Phillipo, Naswa crew (Citizen TV) among others.

Mission Statement: Positively influencing society through art and dialogue

Slogan: One Love Kenya, Pendo Moja Kenya

The group aims at reaching as many Kenyans as possible, discussing matters peace. On Sunday the 27th of Jan 2013, the group visited Mathare slum where they played a football match with local residents at the football grounds.

Other on-ground activities included:
– Walking around the neighborhood and talking to the resident’s one on one about the current political situation and understanding why violence seems to erupt every time Kenyans go for elections.
– Discussing the direct effects of violence and why we should avoid it at all costs this time round.
– Artistes performed for the crowd.

They duplicated the programme at the next event on Sunday, 3rd February at Mukuru Kwa Njenga and Mukuru Kwa Reuben. The procession also plans to tour Utawala, Pipeline, Imara Daima and surrounding areas, spreading the message of peace. The group also plans to visit Kibera slum on the 23rd of Feb ruary.

During the month of February, Wasanii Wananchi will also visit various parts of the country that were greatly affected during the post-election violence e.g. Rift
Valley.

Currently, the artistes involved are taking care of all expenses incurred. Individual and corporate supporters are also welcome. Entertainers and other well-wishers can get in touch with them on wasaniiwananchi@gmail.com.

The ‘C’ word. Mbusii and many more presenters keep reminding us of this important word but do we listen? No! So sad. This is not hilarious at all. Well, if your partner has ever cheated on you before, then this will be rib cracking.

Familiar with the radio show ‘Busted‘ that airs on Classic FM by Ciku Muiruri? Well, she usually uncovers a lot that’s going on in the society. Some shocking truths and some really funny realisations. ‘Busted’ gets them all. From cheating spouses to horrific witchcraft acts.

In this episode of busted, a married woman calls her cheating husband’s girlfriend and converses with her calmly. At first, she asks her if she has been sleeping with her husband, to which the lady answers “no”. She even adds that she would never do such a thing.

The wife then decided to get real with the girl and lets her in on the terrifying secret. She calmly tells her that her husband is +HIV and that he just recently infected her.

Now, she asks the lady if she has been using protection with the married man, to which the lady answers, “NO”. Okay, you gotta admit that was kinda funny. This is the part the lady starts freaking out. I’ll let you listen to the rest of it.

Get it below.

Sauti Sol‘s are going HAM on new videos. They already have their second of the year with the release of Love or Leave.

Love or Leave is the fourth single off Sauti Sol’s self-titled EP which was produced by South African artiste and producer, Spoek Mathambo. It follows Slow, Range Rover and Money Lover off the six-track disc.

The Love or Leave video was shot in Amsterdam by Check Me Produkzies also the producers of first video of the EP, Slow. Check it out here. Video styling, concept and art-direction by Van De Wijs.

Take a look at the new video below.
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By now you must be aware of the phrase ”I witnessed, ni kama ndrama(drama), ni kama Vindio(video)” that has become the talk of town since late last year after Citizen TV greatly sensationalized it on its “Truth Meter” and “Heka Heka” political satire shows.

But if you’ve been living under the rock, the statement was made by some guy in Kasarani called Jose, an eye-witness in a robbery attempt, to a journalist. Well, recently, Jose was hosted by iNooro FM where he recounted the incident and talked about his life. Jose’s few seconds on TV and consequently on radio could as well mark the beginning of his journey into stardom.

You remember Ghetto Radio’s Bonoko AKA Bonkodeh was discovered the same way and has risen to become one of the popular personalities in Kenya. Whether Jose will go the Bonoko way is a wait-and-see situation.

[Nairobi Wire]

Karma is indeed a b****. When Octopizzo was coming up, I think we all remember how hard he tore into the then already established Abbas Kubaff Kubaff. Right now, the same thing is happening, only that it is the other way around.

Three traction-less rappers are tearing into Octopizzo for obvious reasons (gaining fame through him). However, if their lyrics are anything to go by, these guys sound like they really have a bone to pick with Octo. They mostly talk about his ‘involvement’ with the Illuminati and the fact that he dissed Abbas way back.

One thing is for sure, these guys are not about to tone it down. Atleast not until they get their four minutes on radio. We only know the name of one of the rappers, Williez Da Viruz, in this ‘Octopizzo Diss’ track.

Three against one. Get a load of the odds.

Check out the track below and tell us what you think about it.

Ng’ang’alito is a man who needs not an introduction. He was quite a character back at the TPF house during his time of participation. He might just have been the funniest and most interesting contestant that TPF has ever had.

With that said, Ng’ang’alito is back with the hit making drive. Just recently he had released his latest track titled ‘mama’ which was basically a dedication to his mother, well, all mothers.

Now, the video is out. Illustrating the unconditional love and care that a mother has and shows to her child, the video takes us through a life of a man (Ng’ang’alito) from the moment his was a little kid up till now, a musician.

Wherever Ng’ang’a’s mother is right now, she is one proud woman.

This song makes you think of home and ofcourse, dear mother. Take a look.

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