Month: May 2013

Gospel singer Gloria Muliro has released her new video ‘Anakupenda’ which speaks volumes God’s love which is never ending. ‘Anakupenda’ is the latest track to be done by the talented Gloria after her Msaidizi Album Launch.

The song draws inspiration from Deuteronomy 31:6 which says “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

The Chorus goes like this; “Nasonga mbele mimi sifi moyo ,yesu Ananipenda hataniachaaa
Nasonga mbele mimi sifi moyo Hakika najua atanijibu.” (I Am Moving Forward, I Am not giving up, as Jesus Loves Me and He Won’t Leave Me)

 

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Whether Illuminati exits or not is a debate that will always rage on and on without reaching a conclusive end. But one thing is definite; if you work hard at whatever you do you’ll definitely achieve more than you ever thought you could. And that’s the success story of Jaguar.

Just days after telling you how Beyonce trashed claims that she’s a member of the secret society, a Facebook page famous for “exposing” Kenyan celebs who are members of Illuminati is back with yet another “intriguing expose”. According to “God Save Octopizzo and other kenyan artist’s from Illuminati”, Jaguar is in fact a member of Illuminati.

Its argument?

Jaguar finally in ILLUMINATI, where you sign a deal with your blood not a pen, thats how illuminati signatures are done,everyone when you meet with jaguar look at his left hand I was with him and I have seen it, there is a slight cut where he signed a deal with his own blood, think about the following. A plane, Bentley etc etc the houses, the matatu and he still call himself a hustler, its not a matter of hating, its a matter of what you don’t know, you just hear of it. JAGUAR the way out of illuminati is DEATH hope you know that. God save Jaguar from illuminati

These allegations elicited sharp reactions on the page with most guys taking a swipe at the page’s admin for having a hollow skull;

Carter Taylor: Hahahaaa wait 4 my illuminati trak cming out nxt week with a total darkness of devil video.

Mary Waithera: U admin u r such a bulsh*t..story za jaguar zinakuhusu na nini ama ulimkatia akalenga? Mind yua bznez plz

Irene Kalu: na hyo ni kali Admin,so m2 akiwa na lyf poa tayari ameingia kwa illuminatti? soon than later ntabuy helicopter na am jobless xa cjui utasemaje apo.

Jayee Pyt: Admn umezoea..Unadhani jaguar alihastler izo miaka zote frm ghetto jst to join illuminati saa enye amepata doh tayari,for wat..Chew on that makwapa ya chawa ww

Voke Waiz: jagwa anaimba wee unajudge unathani utawai mfikia all in GOD who i trust

Leshvybz Nyambura: Huna kazi…fala ww.

Jane Munene: admin sa kesho c utasema mafuns wako wote ni illuminati

John Ryan Kiragu: whether he is or nt, God will judge each person individualy. So mynd ur own life..

 

Here’s Jaguar’s FYI to such “intelligence”.

It’s only prudent for a man to move on after a botched relationship. After the untimely demise of Prezzo’s sweetheart, Nigerian pop-star Goldie Harvey (RIP), el Presidente seems to have been struck by cupid once again.

The ‘Liqher’ singer is now dating a Tanzanian girl who refers to herself as Diva. The “diva” is a Radio Personality and Voice Artist at Clouds FM in Tanzania. After the rumours went out that the two were an item, she took to her twitter to confirm the same. Check out these tweets;

Aww I So miss Prezzo. Can’t live without him, he is my heart “@Sheikh_Ham: prezzo? RT @Divamimi I so miss my Baby. Love

@bongofive ilove Prezzo and Simuachi Ng’oo , so she better deal with dat. She needs to leave me alone now. Its LOVE!. #bowdown#UheardTheDiva

Aww, thank you sweetie RT @Mshiet_: Hehehe so this Pretty Woman @Divamimi is the new @Amb_Prezzo’s Catch and not @HUDDAHMONROE?? She So Fine

Np’ The boy is mine – Monica arnold feat. Brandy

#TeamPrezzo #Rapcellency#ThePresident. Am 100% Protecting his Territory , ukno how we do it Son. In Jay’z voice #1love @Abstractfilms23

Proudly tanzanian ,handling a man like Prezzo is kinda easy. The wedding?. We jus want our privacy now. Thanks

He is that man in ma life, future husband and my baby Daddy. That’s my CMB Prezzo @AMB_Prezzo @uniquejam

Yes and we are going to get married and have cute babies together, one thing for sho ‘Love in the air. Lol… @uniquejam @AMB_Prezzo

Even Players fall inlove.. they got heart and love to give . so please before u judge let yo own fingers judge you first. dont point fingers

So the next Qn from @ladyhahaa is .. are you gonna leave yo man over PREZZO and The Answer is YES.. am gonna leave him over PREZZO. Lol

he is sucha Darling. Such a sweetheart. makes me smile always “@swtlovex: Hmmm he’s such a sweet guy 🙂 “@Divamimi: i so miss @AMB_Prezzo”

 

In other words, this chic is so smitten with Prezzo that every other tweet is about Prezzo. If it’s true love, we wish them all the best.

Check out her photos;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, you read right. 100 million Kenyan shillings worth of airtime is what Radio Africa’s owner Patrick Quarcoo pledged. But for a company that makes over 800 million a year (read about that HERE) and once tried to buy out the Standard newspaper, that’s just a drop in the ocean.

Last Friday, during the Harambee Stars sponsors call up dubbed, #Friendsofharambeestars, the Radio Africa CEO pledged a Sh100m worth of airtime on all Radio Africa platforms to Harambee Stars. The money will not be for making calls, no! but will be for running campaigns on the gleaming Radio Africa channels like Classic 105, Kiss 100, Radio Jambo among others.

 

Patrick Quarco and @AnnMcCreath at the #friendsofharambeestars meeting. Photo/IMG Events & PR

Most people who were not at the event were taken aback by this revelation especially when the news broke out with some arguing that it was a typo for 100K and not 100M. While others thought it was a joke and a “fancy PR gimmick” like this guy;

“@Jmkmutuma: Thats senseless and fancy pr gimmick! Why not equip the guys and motivate them further? Thats a joke.”

He was advised that he needs to understand the value of publicity.

The event was also graced by Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero who personally pledged KSh1m for Harambee Stars.

Coola Gang are back with that hood music; that hiphop that will keep your heads bopping for a good 4 minutes. The thing about this gang of rappers that I love the most is the fact that they are unashamed about keeping their lyrics stripped down of the fanciful and fruity artsy tip most rappers have been trying to copy off Kid Cudi.

And the kid Taffy; hearing him spit is akin to hearing Eazy E back when i first discovered hiphop so i am rather partial to his sound. I love it! And he doesn’t pull punches either, boldly goading rappers for their weak lyrics.

The chemistry between the general of the Coola Gang and his lieutenant is just too effervescent lending itself to the harmony. The instrumentals are awesome and the trippy feel is shockingly very catchy. but check out the track below and let me know what you thing about it.

 

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If you are a Classic 105 fan especially Ciku Muiruri’s show you must have heard her talk about her daughter dotingly on air.

Well, the sassy presenter let out this photo of her mother and daughter who she refers to as my Momma and my Mum respectively on board the Tamarind Dhow. Notice how the young girl bears a striking resemblance to her mum and even sports dreadlocks just like mum!

 

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You all remember how Kiss 100’s Lynda Nyangweso was attacked by a section of malicious #KOT because of her weight? Well, level-headed Kenyans defended her, urging her to keep her head high and mind less about the intimidators.

The latest to defend the presenter cum singer is Cabu Gah who thinks Kenyans on Twitter were “childlish, cheap and stupid” for cyber-bullying Lynda. Here’s why;

My name is Ken Kabuga. I am an Entertainer. And I’m skinny. Yup,quite skinny. Or thin,if you like. Back in 2009,I desperately wanted a “body”. I wanted to be big…cuz I thought that I would be taken more seriously if I had a “body”. Yea,I thought girls would flock to me too…and so,a bunch of my pals gave me some seductive advice: STEROIDS/VITAMIN PILLS. They told Me that 80% of the male youth were using them. And so should I. I hate drugs. And so,it was a NO for Me!

Again,they adviced me to try milk. Told me that milk is PERFECT for growing a “body”. And so,I signed up for a strict regiment of milk EVERYDAY. I took milk and took and took. Anyday,anytime. Everywhere. I took endless litres of milk and milk cream. Still,NOTHING changed. Even after 3 months! I was dissapointed. Greatly.

Now,I am a performer. I tour schools and colleges with my team. And one day,we were at Kangaru Girls School. And just for fun,My friend and I decided to hype up the crowd of girls. My friend has a “body”. Yup,He’s well-biult. With a huge chest,muscles and such crap. And me? Mr.Skinny. So I asked the girls,”Kati Yangu na huyu boy mnataka mgani ?” And well,almost half of the school picked my friend. And,THANK GOD,the other half pointed at Me. I asked them,”Mbona mmechagua huyu fala?” And his admirers screamed back,”Mwili! Mwili! Ako na Body poa!!”

And then HE asked my supporters,”Na yeye? Mbona mmemchagua?” And my team shouted back,”Funny! He’s funny! He’s fun!”
And that was that! FUNNY.

And just then,It occured to Me; So,I had somethng else to offer,after all?
Hey,WE CANT BE EVERYTHNG TO EVERYONE. And also,WE CANT CHANGE WHO WE ARE just to “fit in”.

I was desperately trying to be huge. And it wasnt working. And I quit the whole milk crap! THIS WAS ME. Ken Kabuga. And this was WHO I WAS. I am WHOM I AM. Nothng more. Nothng less.

I saw Kenyans on Twitter mercilessly attacking Linda Nyangweso of Kiss FM for her huge body physique. And it hurt me,too.

Did Linda choose the body to be in? NO.

Does Linda have control of her body size? NO.

Would Linda choose to have an “acceptable body”? YES.

But can she control it? Maybe NO.

So,Kenyans on Twitter,

STOP attacking a girl just because she is huge! Thats CHILDISH,CHEAP AND STUPID!

Attack her for her scandals,choices,words or actions BUT NOT SIZE. No,NOT SIZE.

SIZE is BEYOND US. Its the work of God.

My eldest sister is also huge. And I would hate to see her berated,insulted and harangued for her size.

People,

You CANT PLEASE EVERYONE. Whether tall or short,whether fat or skinny,whether dark or light-skinned,Yup,whether they think you are beautiful or ugly,

There is SOMEONE SOMWHERE who appreciates You for WHO YOU ARE. Not WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE.

Its about time we focused on WHO THE PERSON IS. Not HOW a person is.

Birds cant swim. And fish cant fly. But THEY ARE BOTHS EXPERTS in their fields!

One man’s strength is another man’s weakness.

Linda Nyangweso,

Keep doing your thing girl.
You have better stuff to worry about than just a stupid weight debate!

STOP THE JUDGEMENT NOW!!!

Rapper, radio presenter and father of Genge Nonini is an agitated man with Igembe South legislator. Not because he is on the frontline championing for higher pay perks but because of his “ignorant behaviour”.

Apparently, Linturi referred to Isaac Mwaura, a nominated MP with albinism, a cowboy because he likes wearing a hat. This did not go down with Nonini because he has been in the pole position fighting for persons living with the condition, through his Colour Kwa Face campaign.

Here’s Nonini’s rant;

Mithika Linturi Mp mzima wa Igembe South Constituency calls Isaac Mwaura the nominated ODM MP a cowboy because he is wearing a hat, the Speaker looks on.

Remember that Isaac suffers from albinism and the hat is meant to shield him from intense light.

#SomeOneTellLinturi Albinism is a condition characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes due to absence or defect of an enzyme involved in the production of melanin. Thus, the most critical care of people living with albinism is to protect their skin against direct sunlight. Thus, during the day, they have to wear hats,(Hence Isaac Mwaura’s hat) sunglasses and, most importantly, apply sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).

Shame On Linturi……Speaker should not allow this kind of ignorant behavior in the house.

Linturi should offer a private and public apology to Mweshimiwa Isaac Mwaura!

Sauti Sol have been generating a lot of hype of late with their new single, “Still the One.”

With a new album highly anticipated to be launched very soon, you’d expect their latest video to capitalise on all the energy, but no. Sauti Sol have gone back to their previous album, “Sol Filosofia” to release the song “Awinja.”

“Awinja” was my personal best song from the ‘Sol Filosofia’ album. If my broken Luhya serves me correctly, it is about a woman who has travelled to the diaspora to hustle, but is eagerly awaited by her family back home. Sauti Sol decided to launch this particular song’s video since it is around the time for Mother’s Day. Polycarp, the guitarist told me, “its just a gift for the mothers. A simple video a tribute to our mothers.” The video was shot and directed by Alkofilms: Benjamin Bob Masitsa, Gilbert Somek and Tobias (Tobby) Bodo.

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For those who are disappointed that they didn’t release the ‘Still The One’ video, Polycarp has some reassurances for you, “We shoot Still The One video tomorrow, and it will be out in two weeks.”

Jazz & Fusion pianist Aaron Rimbui is now joining Capital FM as the host of the Capital Jazz Club show on Sunday evenings from 4pm.

He will replace the show’s previous host, Jack Ojiambo, who has been on Capital FM for the past 17 years. “Its unfortunate for me to report that I shall be leaving your Capital Jazz Club radio programme after 17 years rather abruptly. Hope we can continue to share in whatever way,” Jack said in a statement. Of course fans of the Jazz Junction were perturbed by the news, but the only constant in this life is change. Aaron Rimbui is no slouch himself. He does regular shows at “All That Jazz,” and is responsible for bringing jazz in Kenya to the mainstream. Let’s wait and see what he can come up with for the show.

The news comes a week after Laura Walubengo left the station after a long-serving spell as well.

A matatu driver today was taken to a Murang’a court on suspicion of participating in the death of two people, including Royal Media correspondent Anthony Kariga.

The first accusation levelled against David Thuo Maina, 33, was that he was driving dangerously, which led to the death of Anthony Kariga who was a reporter for Inooro FM in Murang’a county.
The second accusation was that the matatu driver was also responsible for the death of a motorbike rider, Paul Kamau.
The tragic accident occured on Wednesday on the Murang’a-Kangema road when the matatu allegedly ran into a motorbike that was carrying the RMS correspondent.
The matatu driver pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ and asked the court to release him on bail. Chief Judge Bildad Ochieng agreed to release him on a 50,000 shilling bail. The case will be resumed on June 11th.

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I just told you that Amani is back with a bang! I shared some pictures from her video launch yesterday.

There will be more pictures in the coming days, but for now, how about you hear the song, as well as watch the behind the scenes video of her new video Kiboko changu! It features Radio and Weasal from Uganda! See those pictures here.

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Now that you have watched the behind the scene video, how about you listen to the whole song. It is only fair that I share that as well. Scroll to the bottom of this page and listen to the soundcloud link shared. The video is courtesy of Ogopa video.

 

A very sad day as the media fraternity mourns the death of our colleague, hardwoking and fearless Inooro FM Murang’a County Reporter Antony Kariga following a Grisly Road Accident.

He was killed in an accident where a matatu crashed into the bodaboda he was riding in. Its only a few months ago that Kariga Lost his Dear Wife. May God console and comfort his children, relatives, Inooro Fm and all Inooro’s listeners. May Antony Kariga soul Rest in Eternal Peace!

Like I said earlier, if you haven’t seen Stan on stage you are missing out on possibly one of the best male vocalists Kenya has to offer right now.

His voice is very soulful, his delivery captivating, his guitar skills out of this world, and his band consisting of Tetu the percussionist and Fadhilee singer/guitarist simply incomparable! Well he was in Choices yesterday, I’d informed you of that here, and here are the pictures. They are the awesome work of Paul of Quaint Photography.

Amani Launched her new video yesterday, a collaboration between her, Weasel and Radio at Aqua Blu Lounge in Westlands.

The event was attended by the who’s who of this industry including Nameless, Jaguar, Kui Gatei of Capital FM, and supermodel Ajuma! The event was sponsored by Hennesy, see some of the pictures below. The are all from her Facebook page.

Meanwhile check out this image of Amani chilling out like a queen. The image was taken a few months back but I felt it embodies her musical persona so I decided to share it.

 

Yesterday, I managed to get my hands on a photo of DJ Sadic from way back when he was still a broke sufferer.

Before the dreads, before the stardom, before the fame. Compare the image linked to his current status below:

As you can see, the guy has come from far. Like Dennis Itumbi, he must be singing along to Drake’s “Started From The Bottom,” now we here.

Very few people break in to the industry with such an impact like Sage did. Although she had been a staple in the entertainment circle for years, she only decided to go mainstream this year. Thus that new leaf was birthed with the release of so alive!

The song that featured hiphop powerhouse Octopizzo has been watched a whooping 38, 370 times on Youtube as of right now. That is a huge miletones when it’s your debut song, because first forays into music are usually difficult. Listen to the acoustic version of so alive here.

Well Sage is back, this time with her own song, girl decided I can stand on my own two feet! She has released a song called Maskini! “Na sijui nitafanya nini, the way you’re messing with my head, mimi maskini…baby I gave you every piece of my heart..” she bewails.

I will tell you this, watch out for this girl, big things are in the offing people, big big things! This song was produced by Dillie, who you should holla at if you need that fresh sound!  That saxophone that makes the chorus sound so divine, that is the deft work of Peter Nyabuto! The bass guitar that permeates the the whole song is by Peter Olang’o who happens to Ssaxophone being played by Peter Nyabuto, and the booming bass that permeates the whole playes by Tom Olang’o. He happens to be the younger brother of Polycarp from Sauti Sol.