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Month: February 2013

Hopekid and Ambasada to perform at Mombasa’s first Gospel Jam Session

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

So, Mombasa recently welcomed their first gospel jam session and ever since, it has been on for the Mombasa Christian faithfuls.

Finally getting the opportunity to dance and rave the whole night through in the name of religion, Mombasa youths are now about to be thrilled by Nairobi’s gospel artistes performance at the next edition of the ‘Katika Gospel Jam Session’ event.

 

The party goes down at the Seafront, right next to the Nyali Beach and will be happening this and every Sunday. Thing is, this Sunday’s edition will be one of a kind seeing that Hopekid and Ambasada will be holding it down for the Christian massive.

Hosted by Chrome Republic, live music will be provided by DJ Syke through out the jam session, in between performances by artistes and dancers.

 

MC Jose and MC Rony will be on the mic on the while, hyping up the crowd as the party escalates to crazy fun.

Party starts from 3PM and goes on till 8PM.

Entry is absolutely free.

15th February 2013: Ten things you should know this morning

Posted on by Jeff Omondi (Writer)

Top of the morning fam! This morning we woke up to news that Goldie is dead however, a dark cloud still lingers over the issue because details of her death are scanty with her booking agent denying the reports. Anyhow, here’s a recap of the top stories;

#1 Uhuru Kenyatta’s TNA parades over ten luxury cars branded with the party’s colours in a convoy in Nairobi.

#2 Tahidi High’s OJ pulls a funny stunt by trying to give his four months old baby beer. Take a look.

#3 After Mike Sonko acquired a car with customized plates, his colleague in TNA, Racheal Shebesh now also follows suit and gets herself a similar car with customized plates as well.

#4 Gospel singer Gloria Muliro responds to allegations that she jacked Chris Tomlin’s song. Find out what she says.

#5 Kenyans living abroad share their views about Monday’s presidential debate. Check out what they had to say.

#6 Take a look at some of the hilarious but quite offensive comments that the world made about the first Kenyan Presidential debate.

#7 Top Kenyan news and gossip site, Jackal News, is the latest victim of cyber-crime but recovers just in time.

#8 Gospel music sensation Jimmy Gait releases a new track. Find out why what it talks about and why it should be embraced by everyone.

#9 Yet another top artiste launches his website and it looks really good. Find out which artist it is.

#10 Yesterday was lovers’ day and as the world marked it, our celebs were not left behind. Take a look at their Valentine’s Day messages.

 

Now you’re in the know. More news on the way…keep it here.

Goldie’s Booking Agent Now Denies Her Death. What On Earth Is Going On?

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

So just a few minutes after Goldie’s death being confirmed via both her official Facebook and Twitter pages, her bookings manager has come out to deny the rumours. Nigerian talent manager Teejay Star, who is also the group creative producer/director at Reel E TV & Radio, took to Twitter to quell the story of Goldie’s death.

Teejay has now tweeted:

“And so some ppl just wanna make a joke and d next tin is death? Amazin naija folks… God help yal” – https://twitter.com/teejaysstar/status/302163777942593537

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“My client is well.. Pls disregard d fallacy whereva it emanates from.After hating on a successful person, death seems to b dia next tot. Smh” – https://twitter.com/teejaysstar/status/302165698342436865

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Now our reputable sources at the Nigerian publication Bella Naija have confirmed to us that she is indeed dead, and both Goldie’s Facebook and Twitter have said that she has passed on as well. Here is photo evidence in case it is deleted:

 

http://www.facebook.com/goldieonline/posts/10151322880558634

 

https://twitter.com/GoldieHarvey/status/302189159014100992

 

but all the way from here in Kenya, we can only ask, what is going on people? Let’s be serious about death. Hopefully Goldie’s management will quit the doublespeak and the true story will come out soon enough.

Goldie Harvey is Dead

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

Prezzo’s beau from the Big Brother house, and fast-rising Nigerian singer Goldie Harvey is dead. Details of her death are still sketchy but media reports say she passed on last night at Reddington Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos in the arms of her close friend, Denrele.

Goldie had just returned to Nigeria from the U.S where she attended the Grammy Awards with her record label, Kennis Music boss, Kenny Ogungbe. Kenny St. Best, an artiste also under Kennis Music confirmed the news.

She said “It’s true. I still can’t believe it. I’m still in shock.”

Her death is so sad and sudden. Beneath all the glitz of her glamorous career, Goldie is a very sweet and kind lady. She is well spoken and the tone of her messages and emails were always so polite. 

Denrele and Goldie were close friends. They were supposed to launch their Reality Show ‘Tru Friendship’ in a couple of weeks.

In the Big Brother house, she fell head over heels in love with Prezzo, to the point of once vomiting when he told her they were just friends. Prezzo eventually warmed up to her and recent rumor had it that they were to get married, which was later denied by Prezzo

[Bella Naija]

WATCH: Juliani’s Voter vs. Vulture is His Best Video Yet

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

There’s too much going on when it comes to songs about peace coming out this year, and especially now just about two weeks before the election.

Juliani made one that is not really about keeping peace but about politicians. Unlike many artistes, he leaves no space to secure endorsement cash from leaders who might want to use artistes to elevate their campaigns. He calls out every major politician in the race in one of his most lethally anti-political tracks.

Juliani has always been vocal about leadership and citizen’s civic duties, leaving genuine heartfelt messages for his audences from his album launch two years ago and even at Blankets & Wine last year. Check out behind-the-scenes fotage here.

The video couldn’t be more direct. He hooks up with award-winning photojournalist Boniface Mwangi who has been very vocal about leadership, especially in the last year with his Mavulture murals to create a potent synergy between music and activism.

In Voters vs. Vultures, Juliani features the soulful Dela and the video is directed by Babbi, who also shot Kanja’s Ecstacy video back in the States. The cinematographer was Jim Bishop and What’s Good Media Group acted as the producers. The executive producer was Gina Din Corporate Communications and Tilo Ponder. Color grading by Mucchiri Njenga.

Check out the video below and don’t forget, “Tusibleed ndio wa-lead.”
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WATCH: Juliani’s Voter vs. Vulture is His Best Video Yet

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

There’s too much going on when it comes to songs about peace coming out this year, and especially now just about two weeks before the election.

Juliani made one that is not really about keeping peace but about politicians. Unlike many artistes, he leaves no space to secure endorsement cash from leaders who might want to use artistes to elevate their campaigns. He calls out every major politician in the race in one of his most lethally anti-political tracks.

Juliani has always been vocal about leadership and citizen’s civic duties, leaving genuine heartfelt messages for his audences from his album launch two years ago and even at Blankets & Wine last year. Check out behind-the-scenes fotage here.

The video couldn’t be more direct. He hooks up with award-winning photojournalist Boniface Mwangi who has been very vocal about leadership, especially in the last year with his Mavulture murals to create a potent synergy between music and activism.

In Voters vs. Vultures, Juliani features the soulful Dela and the video is directed by Babbi, who also shot Kanja’s Ecstacy video back in the States. The cinematographer was Jim Bishop and What’s Good Media Group acted as the producers. The executive producer was Gina Din Corporate Communications and Tilo Ponder. Color grading by Mucchiri Njenga.

Check out the video below and don’t forget, “Tusibleed ndio wa-lead.”
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Man Wazimu Releases First Song Off His New Album

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

Man Wazimu a.k.a Virgin Man has finally released the long awaited first single of his new album, The Way.

After releasing his first album, My Say, he released a number of tracks which we expected would be on his sophomore album but he has clarified this is the first single off it. That means the addictive Nah Text will not be on the album.

Me n’ Me Neighbour was released today with the announcement that the album will come out in the second quarter. And you know when Man Wazimu makes a promise, he keeps it. Me n’ My Neighbour was produced by Timothy Mudogo of Waunde Music. Timothy also produced most of Man Wazimu’s debut album and brings back his magic on the new record.

Check out Me n’ My Neighbour below.

Gloria Muliro Responds To Allegations That She Jacked A Song

Posted on by Jeff Omondi (Writer)

So yesterday some guy who likes to refer to himself as Gloria Muliro’s “former fan” poured out his bile on the Gospel artist in a long open letter and even referring to the artist as “a liar and a cheat.”

Well, Gloria has responded. And she has made it clear that she did not steal Chris Tomlin’s lyrics and that the song’s inspiration comes from the Holy Bible. Gloria quotes the book of Ruth (Ruth 1:16-17) where Naomi asks Ruth to follow her sister-in-law and Ruth responds by saying:

“16. Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me”.

 

Gloria goes further to give the lyrics of her song which are not anywhere close to Chris Tomlin’s save for the verse. Check out;

Verse 1 :
Unaponipeleka
mie si lazima nijue Unachoniwazia mie si lazima
nijue Njia zako hakika Mambo yako sambamba
Mipango yako sawa,sawa Njia zako hakika Mambo
yako sambamba Mipango yako sa.a……wa

Chorus
where you go I’ll go, where you stay I’ll stay, where you move I’ll move I’ll move, I will follow you

Verse two :
hakuna dhiki kwako,hakuna chuki kwako,wala unafiki kwako,baba kwako,ni marafiki kwako,kuna amani kwako,baba kwako,hakuna vita kwako,hakuna magonjwa kwako,wala talaka kwako,baba kwako
kuna upendo tele kwako,furaha kwako,umoja kwako,baba kwako

So basically what Gloria is trying to say is that the Gospel is the same and different musicians may do songs that are inspired by a similar Bible verse and so this should not be a loophole to stir controversy. 
#EnoughSaid…


NO! Ghafla cannot record music for you. We just won’t/can’t do it, so stop asking

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

You will not believe half of the retarded enquiries that we receive from callers these days.

Back then when Ghafla!Kenya was getting started, the calls we received were all professional. Shortly after the character Uncle Chim Tuna arrived, we started receiving weird calls with enquiries on how to join the Illuminati. Chimwani handled that very well and the callers are active no more.

 

As we celebrated our achievement on terminating the ridiculous calls, little did we know we were about to be subjected to a new form of torture: explaining to people who are not willing to understand, that we are not a recording studio but a media house.

 

This dude today got really pissed off at me as I tried giving him suggestions to some of the best recording studios that we know of. Apparently, Ghafla only chooses its artistes depending on their level of traction.

 

So, on behalf of Ghafla!Kenya, WE DO NOT RECORD MUSIC, NEITHER DO WE MANAGE ARTISTES. AND NO, WE DON’T HAVE THE SLIGHTEST IDEA OF HOW TO JOIN THE ILLUMINATTI.

Thank you!

Catch Unveiled The Band in concert this month

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

They are one of Kenya’s best rock bands, and might just be the only Kenyan gospel soft rock bands thus far.

 

Unveiled The Band will this month be holding it down for the Christian massive at a concert that they will be collaborating with other artistes, both in the music and spoken word arts.

The band will be performing live at the Nairobi Cinema this 23rd of February from 3:30Pm to 6PM.

 

They will be featuring artistes like Don Abbih Nguma, Guardian Angel, Fuse (spoken word), Sitawa Wafula, Becky Winja and Kennedy Crazy just to mention a few.

Entry to the concert costs only Sh. 250.

Prezzo, Abbas, Bamboo, Wyre, Juliani, Jua Cali & Madtraxx Rejoin Pilsner On Tour

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

Following Pilsner’s King of Bold rebranding supported by on-tour performances by the Prezzo, Abass Kubaff, Bamboo, Wyre, Juliani, Jua Cali and Madtraxx, newly launched Pilsner League of Kings Pool Challenge is replicating the experience.

The three month countrywide tournament seeks a Kenyan representative to the World Eight ball Championship in UK. It will be hosted in 820 bar outlets across five regions in the country with pomp, music and fare.

According to tournament organisers, there will be after parties hosted by popular DJ’s and possible performances by popular artistes in the regions. The regions will include Central (Nairobi); Western, Rift Valley, Mountain, Coast and the Armed Forces zone.

“We want to combine pool and music as it appeals most to our target consumer in their natural setting.” said Francis Mworia, Pilsner Brand Manager. Player registration is currently on going up to February 17 with preliminaries beginning on February 18. Read about how Ghafla! Kenya terribly lost quarter final games at the Media Pool Challege here.

Kenyans in the Diaspora Respond To The Presidential Debate

Posted on by Jeff Omondi (Writer)

The historical presidential debate is over but the excitement it brought about is yet to die down. Not to be left behind, Kenyans in the U.S tuned in to watch the debate and were very impressed with the proceedings.

The debate went into history books as the most watched TV show in Kenya with Kenyans in the diaspora commending the move. Impressed, they shared their views about the debate terming a positive move likening it to the US version.

Watch their reactions below courtesy on NTV;

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Grandpa Family prepares to kick start their tour

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

The Grandpa Nite events have been travelling through the Kenyan counties for a while now, taking the best of Grandpa Records music all over the country.

 

This March, the party will be taken to Bungoma as some of the best artistes from the recording stable are scheduled to perform for the locals.

Dubbed the ‘Grandpa Nite-Bungoma Edition’, the concert will have artistes like Dogo Biggie, TL-Moh and Libby Clement.

 

The event will be hosted by East Africa’s music heavy weight, MC Refigah.

The concert goes down on the 1st of March from 8PM till dawn at Club Drips.

Entry is only Sh. 150.

Top Kenyan Website Jackal News Hacked!

Posted on by Nwasante Khasiani (Writer)

Top Kenyan gossip site Jackal News was recently hacked. It’s reported that the popular news and gossip platform was attacked and damaged by said hackers.

The Jackal news team is working hard to salvage the situation. The site was started by Bogonko Bosire along with an anon pal. The plan behind it’s launch was to own news and gossip. In an interview with Bizcommunity.com’s Carol Kimutai, Bogonko said that he is something of a revolutionary who wants to liberalise information in Kenya. We at ghafla wish them luck.

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But enough about that. We all know the number one source for factual entertainment news aye? Ghafla!Kenya. And don’t forget it.

 

Update On Lionel Richie Coming To Kenya!

Posted on by Nwasante Khasiani (Writer)

Ladies and gentlemen, it seems that Kenya has become the prime destination for RnB crooners of yore.

And this time it would seem Lionel Richie is the latest crooner to have caught the eyes of Kenyan promoters. That’s right folks, Lionel Richie one of my mummy’s favourite crooners will be in Kenya for a performance. The singer who is also a producer, song writer and actor will be following in the footsteps of James Ingram and Erykah Badu.

The crooner who started of in a band called the “Commodores” back in the 1960s is known for a sleu of hits with the band which include: “Three Times A Lady”, “Brickhouse”. he then went solo and
produced the following hits: “Can’t Slow Down” and the vere fresh “All Night Long”.
To cut a long story short, Lionel Richie will be in town. Here’s one of my mummy’s favourites from the crooner:

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Eric Wainaina, Eko Dydda, Alice Kamande & More Join Hands for Peace Walk & Concert

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

The Mathare Peace Walk & Concert will take place on Friday, February 15th  at the NYS Engineering Institute in Mathare North Area 4 from 11:00 a.m.

Artistes at the event will include Eric Wainaina, Victor Mbuvi, Eko Dydda, Size 8, Hey-Z, Admiral Kilosh, Alice Kamande and MC Phillipo among others. The artistes will be joined school children from Mathare to walk, play soccer and end with a peace concert all for the sake of peace and unity.

The walk will  start at the NYS Engineering Institute and cover all the four areas of Mathare North and will end at the Kijiji cha Chawa grounds at about 1:00 p.m.  This is the venue for the concert, which will start at 2:00 p.m. after a brief soccer match between Wasanii Wananchi and the children of Mathare. Kijiji cha Chawa is also the mid-point of Mathare North, Mathare Valley and Huruma.

Jimmy Gait Releases a New Track

Posted on by Jeff Omondi (Writer)

As the election fever spreads across the country, artists and other celebs have come out to preach peace ahead of the same. Just last week, Gospel artist Rufftone released a peace song alongside the GSU and now Jimmy Gait has followed suit.

In anticipation for a peaceful election, Gospel music maestro Jimmy Gait is back after bringing you ‘Appointment’. Jimmy Gait has just released a peace song called ‘Marungu’ that alludes to the sad situation that the country was in in 2008, Jimmy Gait chants away proclaiming that the elections will be peaceful.

Already the song has been embraced by most radio stations and is already enjoying massive airplay. Check out the song below;

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Props:David Ngila

Changes Pub Unveils: Naughty Valentines! You don’t Want To Miss This!

Posted on by Nwasante Khasiani (Writer)

Where are my party people at? The D-Day has finally arrived! Naughty Valentines is finally upon us and i’m stoked! Platinum Thursday, Naughty valentines, Valentines or however you chose to call it, Thursday has come around!

And do you know what that means? It means that it’s time to kick it at Changes Pub with cool peoples and party animals alike.

 

So get your party hats on,

your short dresses on ladies and for the lads, try not to turn up looking like you are something the cat dragged in!
But back to the lecture at hand, the prices for everything are listed below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beers will go at 135/- if you spend 400 seeing as you’ll get 3 beers. Johnie Walker, Tequila and Vodka tots will be 100/= all night! And if that doesn’t tickle your fancy, then fret not,  Zappa will be sold at @ 50 a shot.
But the caveat emptor is that you have to be in the house between 8pm-12midnight.

Another top artiste launches his website. Take a look

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

Kenyan artistes have now discovered the need and importance of investing in on-line methods of pushing their music and projects. Hence they went HAM into social media the likes.

 

For those who have enough capital and resources to kick start their own websites, they have wasted no time in doing so. Thus we have seen some of the biggest Kenyan artistes launch their websites through which they share/sell their music, bring to light their current projects and everything else that is worth the attention of their fans.

Among some of the artists with topnotch websites so far are Nonini, Kimya (Headbangaz Entertainment), Just A Band, Sauti Sol, Octopizzo and P-Unit just to mention a few.

 

Now, Mwakenya has just launched his website and this is the stop zone where you will have unlimited access to all his music, information about his clothing line (M254).

get to know more about Mwakenya through this link to his new website.

Tomorrow, join Salsa Fridays for a post valentines party

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

The red day has arrived. I gotta say, it is kinda annoying to see everyone dressed in red with flowers in hand and hopes of getting laid tonight dominating their minds. Some are stuck, forever alone!

 

No matter How good or bad today may turn out to be for you, be sure that tomorrow will definitely be better. What better way to seal the deal than through a salsa dance? It doesn’t get sexier than this.

This Friday (15th of February), get to party with The Lounge Crew once again at the Petma Restaurant. This time round, it’s all about dancing. All about Salsa and the two-step.

 

Come join DJ Soxxy, DJ Celeb and DJ Sanch on the dance floor, featuring Mr. T.

Entrance is only Sh. 200.

Celebs’ Share Their Valentine’s Day Messages

Posted on by Jeff Omondi (Writer)

So today is that day that people try to outdo themselves by being all mushy. Flowers, chocolates and balloons everywhere, Valentine’s fever must be in the air. While some people are excited for their dates, for others like #TeamForeverAlone it will just be another day.

However, some of the celebs took time to pass across their Valentine’s Day messages. Take a look;

Gloria Muliro: Personally, I really don’t care whether any of the stories concerning Valentine are true or false…I believe in love, and the power of chocolate. Happy Valentine’s Day friends/fans!.
1000000 kisses muaha ,muahaha. waiting ur Invitation.

Amani: happy valentines day.. what are your plans for this day? are you gonna dress in red os buy someonesome red flowers? 🙂

Lady Bee: Happy valentines frm me n let’s keep spreading love everyday of our lifes..God is Love

Caroline Mutoko: (Quoting Winnie the Pooh) Some people care too much, I think it’s called love. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Robert Alai: (Decided to relive his Valentine memory): In 2001 as a young college student & on valentines day, a lady wanted a date. I went & bought her sugar-cane. She hated me since then.

Michelle The Brand: Today, sex will be on sale. For the price of roses, chocolate, a bottle of wine, dinner #soulties #dontdoit

Viyerrah Patrique: Ka,ni valentine. Leo kuna mtu atanunurio mutara na thabutha,siothe sia firifiri…at a whooping cost of 70bob,kwa mtu moja! Spending all that money on one person must be love! its a gikuyu vals i tell u

DJ Ras Luigi: happy valentines to all my lady friends, one love….!

Wahu: This is for all the lovers in the house!!! tafuta mpenzi wako…mshike kwa mkono….na umwambie!!!! Commit a crime and i’ll be ur defender….*Weak!!* Happy valentines lovely people!!

Rev. Cathy Kiuna: Love doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to be true. #Valentine

 

It’s all well #TeamForeverAlone, this too shall pass…


TNA Parades Over Ten Branded Luxury Cars in A Convoy

Posted on by Jeff Omondi (Writer)

Political campaigns come with a lot of pomp and colour and TNA seems to know that too well. The political party has been parading some of the flashiest cars and choppers for its campaigns around the country.

And if you thought that was the end of it, you were wrong! The party, yesterday, brought out over ten branded Toyota Prado in the party colours for a campaign around Nairobi. The glitzy cars were spotted in a convoy on Waiyaki Way, Nairobi. Take a look;

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo props: Mike Sonko

A Sexy Singles Event: Trade a Mate for a Date this Valentines

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

Trade A Mate For A Date is sexy singles soiree by Storymoja on this Valentines Day.

The event takes place today at the Southern Sun Mayfair in Westlands from 7:30 p.m. till late. Entry to the event is Kshs. 3,000. Entry restricted to persons under the age of 25.

The event promises music, cocktails, throwback dancing, speed-dating, flirty fun and cheeky games with hot eligibles. Guests include actor Mugambi Nthiga, TV show host Chichi Seii and relationship expert Christ Hart. Entertainment by The Inferno DJs.

To attend, you will need to show up with a friend from the opposite sex, a red Hollywod-style outfit and two tickets. Due to the limited seating, interested attendees are encouraged to RSVP by email at weslie@storymojaafrica.co.ke or call 0733 838 161.

Check out other Valentines Day events here.

Rohio & Juliet: A Kenyan Musical

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

Kenyan Musical: Rohio & Juliet will be staged in February on 16th at 5:00 p.m. for the gala performance; the next day 17th at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and again on 23rd and 24th 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Braeburn Theatre on Gitanga Road.

Rohio & Juliet was written by Gerry Gitonga, Faith Kisinga, Lucy Kwe, Brian Mwanjila, Debra Nginya, Brian Omondi and Julisa Rowe, who is also the director. The musical stars Muthoni Hunja, Sam Ngure, Lucy Oyier, Migwi Bradley, Denis Muchai, Brian Munyasia, Cyrus Mbugua and Rebecca Khisa among others.

Synopsis: In a plantation, there is usually the illusion of an idyllic farming group. However, beneath its deceptive exterior, the Chola’s plantation is everything but calm. The Cholas are uptight and feel entitled to the land and the people that work their land.

John Sibi Okumu’s New Play

The farm workers have little or no rights, until one of them becomes a lawyer, and their re-education begins. Then the unthinkable happens–he falls in love with his family’s masters’ daughter. What follows is a dramatic musical adventure full of humor and tragedy.

Message from the makers: This is the story of Rohio & Juliet, a Kenyan story loosely based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the classical romantic tragedy. The musical aptly tackles issues most pressing to Kenyans.

As we gear towards elections these are issues that we cannot afford to ignore and this dramatic musical puts a mirror in front of us with full doses of laughter, excitement, choreographed dance and original music by the Mamlaka Hill Chapel Drama team.

Tahidi High’s Miss Morgan Produces a New Play

The musical captures the true issues that we continually face us Kenyans, and which most people will readily relate. Rohio & Juliet delivers a powerful message in a truly unique theatrical performance that is bound to leave us all with the potent choice–love or war?

Read other theatre news here.

The Biggest Socializing Event, The Mingle, is Back

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

Open up, meet new people and play. Adrenalin Motion’s The Mingle is back.

The 9th edition of the bi-monthly socializing and gaming event, The Mingle, will take place on Saturday, 23rd of February between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. at the Ngong’ Racecourse.

Once again, the event will be MC’d by Martin Kariuki and providing entertainment will be DJ Nijo, DJ Creme and Cheek-O-Dread. Advance tickets will go for Kshs. 1,000 and Kshs. 1,500 at the gate.

Advance tickets to The Mingle can be found at all Steers outlets and online on TicketSasa. The event is sponsored by Coca-Cola, G4S, Debonairs Pizza, Steers, FixxIt and Homeboyz Aktivate.

These are some of the hilarious but offensive comments that the world had for the first Kenyan Presidential debate

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

Kenya’s first and historical Presidential Debate happened on Monday and the entire world got to view it live. After the unfortunate turn of events in late 2007, shortly after the general elections, the world is now closely following every step that Kenya is taking towards this year’s general election, the most important being the Presidential debate and ofcourse, the election progress that is to follow.

News of the Presidential Debate was reported on leading regional and international media outlets, giving readers a platform of airing their views and concerns about the election development.

These are some of the most interesting comments that were posted on-line on leading news sites, as compiled by sources.

Yahoo News
“Are gay rights on the table???”

“Hopefully Obama will win this one.”

“So how can they do that (debate) when we have their village idiot over here”

“Where are the white candidates?”

“What no white people, Kenya is nothing but a bunch of racist”

“Why all of a sudden does Yahoo post Kenya news?? If Obama is an American citizen then why should this even be news??”

“Gosh now were going to get Kenya news force fed to us, Because that’s where King Obama is really from…”

Al Jazeera
“The win by Uhuru is imminent.The West should start leaving if they can not put up with his administration.”

Daily Monitor
“I am looking forward for such debates in our country-Uganda.”

“Debating is civilized but shooting at opposition is criminal. Kenya is always ahead of Uganda it seems these days, but in early Independence days Uganda was ahead.”

This Valentines, Enjoy a Free Live Acoustic Jazz Show

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

Roots International brings you another week of the best acoustic, jazz and roots music by some of Kenya’s finest performers. This Valentines Day, you can catch Naomi Wachira at for the weekly Thursday Nite Live. And it’s free.

Born and raised in Kijabe, Naomi Wachira started singing at the age of five when she joined her parents in the church choir. She draws inspiration from Miriam Makeba and Tracy Chapman, the result is a blend of elements from African rhythms, American folk and soul.

The event takes place at Choices Bar & Restaurant on Baricho Road between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Artistes who have previously performed at Thursday Nite Live include Just A Band, Sauti Sol, Abbi, Makadem, Yunasi, Eric Wainaina, Winyo and Stan among others.

Naomi Wachira recently performed at the monthly Blankets & Wine Festival and featured in Blackman’s Nairobi Sessions. Check it out here.

Fimbo Ya GrandPa Hits Western Kenya

Posted on by Jeff Omondi (Writer)

Just a fortnight after releasing its next hit song, GrandPa Records is ready to roll out its countrywide tour. The Grandpa Nite countrywide edition kicks off on the first weekend of March with their first stop being Western Kenya. Contributing artistes in the hit single Fimbo Ya Pili be repping the GrandPa family inside Club Drips in Bungoma on the 1st of March.

On Saturday 2nd the budding artistes will be at Changes Club at the border town, Busia. There will be great entertainment with perfomances by Grandpa government’s talented Dogo Biggie, soulful TL-Moh, sexy Libby among others.

Both events will be hosted by East Africa’s heaviest emcee, MC Refigah and entry is only KShs150 before 10pm. Like it has become a signarture for GrandPa events, it’s gonna be more fire!!!

Azonto Star Coming to Kenya to Perform for Free

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

Fuse ODG, the artiste behind the very successful Azonto, will be coming to Kenya for a performance at the Tuko Rada Peace Festival.

The UK-based Ghanian will headline the concert together with Jamaican roots, dancehall and world music star, Chronixx. The event is coordinated in close partnership with the National Youth Bunge Association.

The NYBA Concert for Peace and Unity, Tuko Rada Peace Festival is a music festival, with multiple acts across a range of genres appealing to the diversity of the youth demographic in Kenya. Others to perform includes Juliani, Wyre and Nameless, just to mention but a few.

As part of Mercy Corps’ commitment to promoting peace prior to, during and after the elections across a number of programs, one being hosting one of the biggest concerts this year on the 16th February, with an estimated attendance of over 10,000 Kenyan youth at the KICC Courtyard with several road shows going round the country promoting peace amongst the youth.

Utilizing entertainment as a driving vehicle to bring together, engage and inform youth that they are the positive agents of change for Kenya and have the power to greatly influence how the election should be managed peacefully.

The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at KICC with an audience of a primary mix of youth from the county and national NYBA members from across the region. Entry is free.

TNA’s Rachel Shebesh Now Also Gets A Car With Customized Plates

Posted on by Jeff Omondi (Writer)

Last week we witnessed Mike Sonko add to his fleet of cars yet two other cars with customized plates. It now seems that customized plates is the way to go now that the government lifted the ban on personalized number plates.

Yesterday, Mike Sonko’s fellow member in TNA and the most preferred candidate (according to the latest Ipsos Synovate poll) for the Nairobi Women Representative, Rachel Shebesh display her customized plate’s car. The car, a Smart car, is similar to Sonko’s and is mainly used in her campaign trips around the city. Take a look;

 

Rachel Shebesh is known for being a thorough campaigner the very first time being when she publicly drummed up support for Prezzo during his last days in the Big Brother House.

Just who will be next to flaunt their newly acquired flashy ride? Keep it Ghafla! to find out…

14th February 2013: Ten things you should know this morning

Posted on by Jeff Omondi (Writer)

What’s good my people! How is your Valentine’s day coming along? Any plans for your special ones? #TeamForeverAlone, mikono juu!! Anyhow, here’s what you might want to know this morning;

#1 Citizen TV’s Swahili news anchors, Swaleh Mdoe and Lulu Hassan are the latest ‘patients’ on creative Kenyans’ operating table. Take a look.

#2 Gospel singer Gloria Muliro is on the spot again after one of her ‘former fan’ brands her a liar and a cheat. Find out why.

#3 Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Majani presents to you Julie Gichuru’s souped up BMW X6. Take a look.

#4 This video is totally hilarious and is directed to all Kikuyus. Don’t give it a tribal look though, it’s all in jest.

#5 Watch Kenyans respond to Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘offensive’ clip about celebrity tweets.

#6 Ogopa DJs’ Marya sheds off the extra kilos that she gained last year. Check out the new Marya.

#7 Meanwhile on Twitter, socialites Huddah Monroe and Shee Waruinge told that they are a total disgrace to their mothers. Find out why.

#8 Goldie makes an appearance at the 55th edition of the Grammy Awards held last weekend. Check out these photos.

#9 Instant celeb Jose the Witness of the ‘ni kama vindeo ni kama ndrama’ fame reveals plans to release a song from his now famous quote.

#10 Here are the top 10 most talented female singers in Kenya currently.

 

Now that we are on the same page, be sure to catch more scoop as they happen!

JB Leaves Comedy Club & Joins One FM

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

Popular TV comedian, JB, has left the Comedy Club and joined MediaStream’s One FM.

The comedian who is the son of popular ’80s and ’90s comedian, Masanduku, made his debut on Tina Kagia‘s Drive Show today, which she took over from Adelle Onyango, who moved to Kiss 100.

JB has just recovered from an incident where he was the victim of a drugging in a Westlands club and had to be hospitalized at MP Shah Hospital. The ordeal was the basis of his first show, where he put a comical twist on the incident. Read about the unfortunate incident here.

JB becomes one of the many comedians who have made the move to radio joining the likes of Walter Mong’are (Nyambane), Eric Omondi, Daniel Ndambuki (Churchill), Jackie Nyaminde (Wilbroda) and Felix Oduor (Jalang’o) among others.

PRESENTING: Julie Gichuru’s Souped Up BMW X6

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

We’ve been chronicling Julie Gichuru‘s marvelous life here on Ghafla! and so far we have shown our audience photos of her 4 floor mansion located close to International School of Kenya.

Now I have learned from reliable sources that Julie Gichuru was one of the first people in Kenya to own a BMW X6. Hers is no ordinary X6. As you can see in the pic, it has been customized by AC Schnitzer with twin tailpipes and a very unique matte black colour, which to the average person would look kind of like a piece of coal.

You may be asking where Julie gets all this money from? Well, apart from being a renowned anchor for the largest TV station in Kenya, Julie’s husband comes from the super-rich Gichuru family. Despite all this wealth to her name, Julie Gichuru has never been heard to toot her own horn. She keeps on the down low. Trust me, we’ve had to look high and low for these pics of her. Cheers to a humble African. (Click the image to enlarge.)

“Ni kama vindeo ni kama ndrama” Guy Set To Release A Song

Posted on by Jeff Omondi (Writer)

I said this guy was on the verge of becoming another instant celeb and that is now becoming a reality. It’s been barely a week and Jose of the “ni kama vindeo ni kama ndrama” fame has received more media coverage than any other commoner would ever get.

Yesterday during the recording of Churchill Show at the Carnivore, Jose was among the guests that were hosted on the show. It emerged that Jose was one of the new talent that Churchill is grooming for the entertainment world.

Jose who was accompanied by his mother, a pastor at Kasarani, revealed that he is planning to take a course in journalism and also drop a track under the name “ni kama vindeo ni kama ndrama”.

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3 Valentine Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Posted on by Adam Wagwau (Writer)

This Valentines Day, a number of establishments are going to have themed events. Here are three that will have live performances by artistes.

Que Pasa Bar & Bistro brings you Maia von Lekow and her band on The Valentines Special from 8:30 p.m. The establishment will have a special Valentines menu.

Nairobi Live will take place at Tree House for the Valentines Dinner Special between 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Nina Ogot will be on hand to serenade the lovebirds at the venue situated at Museum Hill International Casino Complex.

Kisses & Flicks will take place at The Arboretum between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Besides a film and a lovers dance, there will be performances by Webi, Neema, Andrew of Afrology the Band. Find more details here.

Tallia Oyando is Back On Air!

Posted on by Jeff Omondi (Writer)

Singer and former radio presenter Tallia Oyando is back! And where else if not her forte; radio? Better known as the night nurse during her days at Easy FM, Tallia reigned supreme on late night radio with her lovers rock selections before quitting radio in March last year.

The Emmy Award winning songstress and radio host disappeared from the limelight until in September last year when she was reported pregnant and has since given birth to a baby boy. Well, Tallia is back on air and has found a new home at Homeboyz Radio (HBR).

Tallia is set to first go live on air this Thursday with a special Valentine’s Day edition of her show (Midnite Uptown Nights) and the night nurse will be on air every Thursday from 10PM to midnight.

Ghafla! wishes her all the best in her new assignment!

Of all XYZ Show parodies, this is the best they’ve ever done

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

Ever since they emerged into the Kenyan entertainment scene, they took over comedy with a bang!

 

The XYZ Show has never disappointed. Not even once in all their episodes. Now in their third season, the show is bringing out its best works yet and we are loving the outcome.

Of all music hit parodies they’ve done so far, I strongly feel that the ‘Gangsta Style’, parody to Gangnam Style, is the best and most hilarious.

 

I just found out that I’m not the only one who seems to think so. According to the Kenyan YouTube charts, XYZ’s Gangsta Style is the most viewed music video of the year, so far.

Check it out below.

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Of all XYZ Show parodies, this is the best they’ve ever done

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

Ever since they emerged into the Kenyan entertainment scene, they took over comedy with a bang!

 

The XYZ Show has never disappointed. Not even once in all their episodes. Now in their third season, the show is bringing out its best works yet and we are loving the outcome.

Of all music hit parodies they’ve done so far, I strongly feel that the ‘Gangsta Style’, parody to Gangnam Style, is the best and most hilarious.

 

I just found out that I’m not the only one who seems to think so. According to the Kenyan YouTube charts, XYZ’s Gangsta Style is the most viewed music video of the year, so far.

Check it out below.

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This is currently the most viewed advertisement

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

When I went out looking for the most viewed advert of the month, or should I say since January, I had about three of some of the most entertaining advertisements in mind.

 

But alas! I was surprised to find non here. Even faiba. How Faiba did not make it to the top, I still don’t understand. People have change their entire dialogue and based it on this ‘Faimba’ dude and it doesn’t make number one. Just sad.

 

Anyway, according to the Kenyan YouTube charts, the most viewed Kenyan advertisement is… ‘Pampers’. You know, the one where the kid dances around in some diapers, feeling so free and what not. Kinda like how you feel when you are just from a session of skinny dipping.

Well, check it out.

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RIB CRACKING! This one goes out to all Kikuyus

Posted on by Baba Ghafla

Lately, when one mentions ‘Kikuyu‘, it has always been on political grounds. But not on Ghafla. All the ‘Kikuyu’ you will be reading here today is all about Valentines.

 

The first ever big screen Kikuyu comedy movie has just been released and is ready to start showing in the cinemas. The movie, which is about Valentines, has been released just in time for the big day.

‘Valentine Ya Njaramba’, will be screening at the Starflix Cinemas and Prestige Plaza from the 12th to the 14th of February at 6PM.

 

Going to the movies for Valentines at this day and age may be considered a little bit shady, lame… maybe even cheap, but this movie, especially and obviously for the Kikuyus, is an exception.

 

Valentine ya Njaramba is about a man, Njaramba, who has just won tickets for two to Mombasa over Valentines but things don’t go as planned later on. His girl friend just left him. His friend, Solo is committed to another plan which he thinks is ingenious. Thing is, he (Solo) can’t really be relied upon. Thus a series of comical events ensue.

 

This is a hilarious movie you don’t want to miss (if you can understand Kikuyu). Check out the official trailer below.

Tickets go for Sh. 400 only.

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