Month: May 2013

Last week Uncle Chim Informed you of the decision reached by Kiss 100’s Caroline Mutuko to sue Kahawa Tungulu aye? Well, check out the demand letter she has had drafted by her lawyer to begin the process:

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Dear Sir,
CRIMINAL ABUSE OF YOUR REGISTERED WEB DOMAIN -­‐KAHAWATUNGU.COM

I write to ask you to pull down an extremely libelous article posted today on http://www.kahawatungu.blogspot.com/?m=1 We note that this website was registered by you on
30th April, 2013 with the name server hosted by Hostgator.comand the domain owner details locked and held by Privacy Protect.org in Australia. The blog (attached) is clearly meant to:

(1) injure my reputation;
(2) damage my career
(3) bring disrepute to me, my job and the organization I work for and the clients I represent. You may be aware that the deceased person referred to –Hon. Mutula Kilonzo-­ was one of Kenya’s leading lawyers, the immediate former Minister for Education and previously Justice who died last week and that the matter has made the front pages of all national newspapers, television and radio stations.
His death has been a matter of massive national interest and that the police and criminal investigations authorities of Kenya are conducting investigations into his death on the presupposition that it could be murder…..

Read how I broke the story here.

Attention Hiphop heads, heard of Rapsody? No?

Choices Baricho road is best known for Choices Thursdays that gives a platform to singers and bands to wow live. For a long time however, hiphop guys were left out, unless they collaborated with bands. Always prudent to stick with your original vision which is live bands on stage which is what the patrons wanted.

Well they launched a new event, every Tuesday just for the hiphop lovers. The first offering was graced by Dj , read about that here. Wel this time, they are bringing Dj Blinky Bill producer of Just a band! Entry is absolutely free so fret not. As they announced, the month of May is the Hip Hop Appreciation month. Every Tuesday of every month be ready to get ready to get in the Nairobi state of hip hop. Thus tomorrow, 21st May 2013, is Dday!

And about DJ Blinky Bill. Blinky is the producer of the biggest experimental group in Kenya; Just A Band. He has huge love for hip hop and is heavily influenced by the culture. As an artist and producer he paves way in how other African musicians should approach their craft – with diligence and interest. The Roots International event is supported by Spark Africa and Jamhuri Wear. Spark Africa is a project of Buddha Blaze.

Party people of all shapes and sizes, party animals of all persuasions, Uncle Chim Tuna has a tip on the hottest party going down this Saturday!

This saturday at Santa Fe, you can enjoy Kenya Party Night 2! Check out the press release below:

Do you love partying? What about partying with hot deejays on the deck? Wait! Let’s make the deal sweeter, you choose the deejays to ROCK your night. It happens only at PARTY KENYA NIGHT. You get to select who to be on the decks, vote here partykenya.com

Voting closes on 31st may MIDNIGHT, keep sending your vote.

The night will be live as the top 4 deejays to BATTLE for the ultimate
prize. Vote and come support your deejay as we crown the deejay of the
month MAY.

DJ FRESH & DJ ABSTRAKT will welcome you to the PARTY with great music.

DRESS CODE ; DRESS LIKE A REAL PARTY ROCKER

SMIRNOFF-kshs 2500
JOHNIE WALKER RED LABEL- kshs 2500

Are you aged between 14-19 years or have siblings in high school? Ever wanted to go to Paris or South Africa, nay see a live rocket launching into space? Pay attention then!

Multi Choice Africa and Eutelasat communication decided to celebrate World telecommunication and Information society day in style. Infact they decided that it’s not enough to only commemorate this day, they are going to reward students! How you ask? Read more tech news here.

So according to Nico Meyer, Chief Executive of MultiChoice Africa, DStv Eutelsat Star Awards for 2013 (WTISD) are back! His words? “The new edition of the Star Awards challenge high school students from over 42 African countries, to propose how they would use the satellites in space to address three community, country or African continental priorities”

The annual awards, which grew from 800 entries in 2011 to over 1000 last year take the form of a competition open to 14-19 year-old students to write an essay or design a poster on the specified topic. Country winners, besides winning exciting country prizes, will go on to compete against each other for the overall continental awards. 

The essay and poster winners will win a once in a lifetime trip for two to the Eutelsat facilities in Paris. The essay winner will witness a live rocket launch. Runners up will win a trip to South Africa as guests of MultiChoice Africa. Schools attended by the overall winners will also receive a DStv installation, including dish, television, state-of-the-art PVR decoder and free access to the DStv Education Bouquet.

Students can enter the awards by collecting an entry form and other resources from their nearest MultiChoice office or download a copy at www.dstvstarawards.com.

Entries for the awards close on 19 September 2013. 

There have been alot of rumours about just who has made the final cut for BBA as Kenya’s representative. And alot of sites have been claiming that it was going to be O.J and Huddah Monroe. Alot of calls were made to find out who Ghafla had heard was going.

But unlike your third favourite site, we don’t deal in rumours. We base our stories on the truth! And with that, allow Uncle Chim Tuna to dispel some of these rumours and give you facts.

*clears voice*

For starters, any site that told you O.J was going to be repping Kenya told a lie. O.J -the king of Facebook- will not be heading to South Africa to represent Kenya.

This is how he refuted the claims:

Kiss 100’s Carol Radull has lost her father Alex Radull. The radio personality just broke the news via twitter where she bid her late father farewell.

Condolences have been streaming in on her Facebook page and on twitter. Interestingly enough however, a link can be made between this tragic affair and the death of the late Senator Mutula Kilonzo as Caroline Mutuko who had been accused of being a witness and possibly involved in the late Senator’s death had reported that she was by her friend’s (Carol Radull) side at MP Shah Hospital as they kept vigil for Carol’s father who had been admitted to hospital.

You can read all about that here.

We here at Ghafla extend our condolences to Carol Radull in this trying time.

Fame and flair is what Gospel artist Size 8 and her younger sister Size 7 seem to share in common. Or perhaps it is Size 8’s appeal to the masses that seems to have rubbed off on her. Anyhow, the young deejay has just joined the mothers’ club.

Mary Munyali AKA Size 7 AKA DJ 7 gave birth on Friday evening to a bouncing baby boy at the Aga Khan University Hospital. The child has been named Prince Ezra after his dad, a professional choreographer with the famous FBI dance crew.

Ezra with fellow FBI members

On Saturday, fellow FBI dancers acknowledged their boy saying; “congrats to our bro ezra for his newly born baby boy PRINCE EZRA (baby fbi)…”

Congratulations are in order to Size 7 and Ezra for their new baby and wish him a healthy and fulfilling life ahead.

Props: SDE

Yesterday, The Sunday Nation published a story purporting that the office of the Deputy President has hired a luxury jet that would cost the taxpayer KSh100 million. This matter generated a lot of debate especially on social media where the public vent their discontent about it.

However, in a statement to the press, the Government contested the claim by the newspaper terming it “inaccurate, false, exaggerated, malicious, in bad faith”. Here’s part of the statement;

As we all know, there are hardly any scheduled or commercial connecting flights between the capitals the Deputy President and his delegation has visited. A Commercial flight would have cost more because it would entail circuitous and torturous trips to European capitals and back in just to pick up connecting flights. The Deputy President was very conscious of this fact. In fact, by chartering the flight, the Deputy President has been able to realize this at a very cost-effective means.

We thus find the lead story published in the Sunday Nation today, May 19, 2013 inaccurate, false, exaggerated, malicious, in bad faith and intended to pursue interests that are narrow, selfish and hardly beneficial to this nation. It is disturbing that the neither the Deputy President nor any of his officers was afforded an opportunity – as journalistic practice of fairness and partiality dictates – to give his side of the story ahead of its publishing.

The article has no scintilla of truth. It is a fabrication; a concoction. It is slanted with very obvious intentions. It is intended to bring disrepute to the person and the office of the Deputy President.

For the record, there is no contract of one-year lease between Kenya and VistaJet, as the story purports. The plane was hired on a one-off basis at a cost of KShs18.5 million. This figure is in fact less than that quoted by local companies, which was KShs19 million. Those interested can confirm this with the company.

According to official records of similar trips in the past it would have cost upto KShs15 million for a travel to a single country. If the Deputy President had used the traditional one trip at a time like his predecessors, it would have cost more and months to complete.

The facility was recommended on the basis of safety and security of the Deputy President as it was used before by the Government. Previously, the same facility was hired for a similar trip and cost KShs29 million.

The Deputy President was a state guest to the countries and did not therefore incur any other of the taxpayers’ funds.

It’s Monday! I trust you had an awesome weekend and you’re ready for a brand new week with new opportunity. Take a look at some of the stories that made headlines over the weekend;

#1 Socialite Huddah Monroe Releases Her Latest Nvde Pics.

#2 “I Am H.I.V Positive!” Upcoming Kenyan Artist Confesses! Read The Shocking Story Here!

#3 Frigacy Explains How He Contracted HIV.

#4 Caroline Mutoko To Sue Kahawa Tungu for defamation.

#5 Find out why Citizen TV’s SK Macharia is in Troubled Waters Again

#6 Shocking Revelations: GANG RAPISTS OF DANDORA

#7 Tahidi High’s Omosh Robbed By Female Gangster Whom Police Describe As Hardcore!

#8 Is Adelle Onyango The Girl That Gave MusikMaestro Some Juju? Find out.

#9 Find Out Why Millionaire Jalang’o Is Set To Retire At Age 35!

#10 Safaricom Barred From Using Musician’s Songs. Why? Find out…

These should get you up and running. Keep it locked for more scoop as they happen.

This is what he shared with the “Jamaican Observer” back in 2008

Octopizzo seems to rub off a lot of people the wrong way, may be that is the fruit of success, you judge for yourselves.

Earlier this morning, a rapper by the name Rajayjay (Rajul Kisia) passed by our offices and accused Octo of stealing a couple of rhymes from not only him but a number of Lang’ata based artists. He, in his own words, said that Octo would sometimes go to Studio 15, or Martial sounds studios in Lang’ata, sit and listen to the songs, and then use some of those punch lines in his own songs. Examples Rajayjay gave were, “Raila ana ni Owe Dinga” a play of words on Raila Odinga’s name. The other was ‘nimekafunga kama Ramadhan”. I believe that line was used by Octopizzo on his duet with Sage.

We actually took a video but due to unavoidable circumstances, I’m not able to share it. What I can do however is share what Octopizzo had to say. First he vehemently denied ever going to Lang’ata studios saying that he has his own studio where he records. He prefers to record with Musyoka or any other noteworthy producer that he feels can capture his sound well. Two, Octopizzo said that this rapper is not the first to try ride on his hard earned fame. Infact “if that guy wants to be famous, he could walk naked in town for all I care” Said Octopizzo. Well, Octopizzo does have a line of boxers.

There you have it, Rajul on behalf of Lang’ata artists has issued an ultimatum to Octopizzo, “Stay away from Lang’ata!” Octopizzo on his part said he pays no mind to artistes whose music he had no idea existed. What say you guys?

Are you an upcoming actor? Want to know hwo to get into Hollywood? Heard of the name Sharlyn Mungai?

Well, you’re in luck then. First, you need to sign up for Actors Monolugue Challenge 3! Then you need to beat Shi Mungai! Read about her here, she has won twice and is staying pu unless you bring it acting wise. Now that that’s sorted lets get to the the other part that you need to know.
There will be 2 scholarships for a 9 week Hollywood Acting course that begins June 1st are up for grabs at the third edition of the ACTORS MONOLOGUE CHALLENGE on the 28th of May at Club Sylk. This is courtesy of Slingshot Productions.

Thus far one judge has been confirmed, David Morin of Slingshot Production. This will bring a twist to this edition, by making it a deep learning and entertaining experience for the selected actors and a great time for the audience. The second judge shall be confirmed in the coming days. The date is 28th of May at Club Sylk.

This is how the actors enter for consideration to be among the 16 for the main championship. Another 8 slots will be available on the event day, where the first 8 actors to register at the door will get a chance to perform 2 minute monologues (they must be ready) in the AUDIENCE CHOICE COMPETITION which is proving to be very competitive. How to register you ask? See the elaborate process below!

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

Actors to email us there 3 minute monologue to actorsmonologuechallenge@gmail.com with the heading/subject “Participant” to be selected.

KINDLY ADHERE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Please provide the following information:
-Name:
-Email Address:
-Contact Phone Number:
-Name Of Play:
-Name Of Playwright:
-Please attach a copy of your performance piece to the email.
-Please ensure that it is a character based theatrical/movie monologue not longer than 3 minutes.
-Will You Require A Chair For Your Performance? (Yes/No)
-Will You Be Bringing A Hand Prop or any other prop? (Yes/No) If “Yes”, Please Specify: _________________
-Once your application has been reviewed by us and is in order, you will receive a confirmation email from us as one of the lucky 16 with further instructions on the event.
-Only upon receiving the confirmation email will you be allowed to participate.
-Closing date for all entries on 23rd May 2013.

Top prizes include cash prize of 7,000 Ksh for the top actor and a collection of other prizes. Actors Monolugue Challenge will be announcing a big partnership coming to join the AMC. It’s a fairly new African pay tv company and the are finalising on the finer details of the deal.

Last week I told you that if you’re drawn to fashion, you need to pay atention!

I wasn’t kidding, tonight yet another fashion show makes its way to Ole Sereni tonight! Dubbed out of the shadows, this event literally seeks to unveil designers in this city that you may have never heard of. Who shall be showcasing you ask? See the comprehensive list below, and watch the trailer for the show here. 

-Nick Ondu of Ankara Vintage
-Mohamed Bana of Bana The Brand
-Shenu Hooda of The Unbeatable Collection
-Vaishali Morjaria of Vaishal Morjaria Collection
-Liz of Kali Collection
-Antidot and Nick of Fashion Is My Antidot
-Sly Ochola of La Mar

If that’s not enough, they promise to unveil yet another designer who has had to be shrouded in mystery until this evening. Sema curiosity! You are encouraged to dress to impress because Nick Klaus and Eye-con photography will be in the building encapsulating every moment.

One last thing you need to remember is that transport will be provided from town to the venue and back to town.Call 0707883013,0717811459,070230171 for tickets or get them at Gamerzone. Come experience Black Angel(kenya)’s event of a lifetime. Advance tickets are 1500 shs, gate charges are 2000 shs.

I just told you of how Jalang’o makes his millions, and how he is set to retire at the ripe old age of 35!

Incase you missed that succint expose, read it here. And clearly he wasn’t bluffing! Read about Jalang’o’s journey to millionaire status and early retirement here.

So Jalang’o and his Kenya Kona brethren shall be headed to Sarova Whitesands tomorrow. Charges are only 1000 bob! He shall be hosting the event together Otoyo and Mshamba. Some of the other performers to expect include Dr. Ofweneke, Okal and Lucky Balaa, runner up of that comedy talent search for Churchill.

Why Mombasa though, you may be asking. It is because they have received a numbe rof complaints that comdey is ‘concentrated in Nairobi and they feel that it is only fair that they heed to the pleas of their fans all over. So yes Mombasa people, tomorrow Kenya Kona wants to wine and dine you, will you grant them their request?

Music will be by Dj Lenium, and tickets are available at Nakumatt outlets. Read about more Nakumatt news here.

And this is another picture of Sarova Whitesands below. It is my job to paint the picture of what to expect there.

We all love having fun, don’t we? I often tell the lads in the office to be young. Why? Well, we are in the summer of our lives. Have fun, experience life so that tomorrow, you will not be playing catch up suffering from midlife crises.

But everything is to be done in moderation. Allow me to deviate. I learnt the hard way that life isn’t always about having fun. I went through a phase of “finding myself” which was basically me just being irresponsible. I did it all! I however regret nothing. I learnt alot. Like what to look for in friends and how to value those that will dive into the ocean of your stupidity to save you from drowning. Shout out to Xola and Fox!

I was however very lucky to come out unscathed. Frigacy wasn’t that lucky. He contracted H.I.V. Let his tale talk as a precautionary one. Learn from his mistakes. Let his errors make you a better person.

“living possitively n coming out has been a big milestone for me…when i realized my status i cdnt even accept associating with pple who r infected.i lived in denial for a long time.,before then i would do drugs..id smoke bhang,cocaine,drink all night,and end up spending nights with strangers…at times i wdnt even realize what im doing….as my level of getting high was way above average.
young people at times wanna have fun,without realizing the exposure they get and the concequences they end up facing..
iv launched a campaign to fight againist AIDS,and create awareness abt the decease….
im asking big foundations like NACADA,NHIF among others to join hands with me to enlarge the awareness of HIV/AIDS”

Maybe someday I’ll talk about my own experiences…

If you like a good party and are above 21 years please pay attention! Tomorrow 18th May, 2013, there a party worthy of your presence. 

Mercury Lounge, conveniently placed at ABC place Waiyaki Way has issued a clarion call, they want you! If you love to mingle with a nice mature crowd that esteems that feel good time and great music, then this is the event for you! Dubbed Mayhem, the dj of the night is the resident DJ Amar the Arkitekt! 

Experience the essence of ARKITEKTURE with the latest event lined up: MAYHEM. Expect massive tunes, massive fun, unforgetable moments! As Amar says, “For those of you who always attend, you know how we do 😉 and for those who haven’t…come and find out how we do ;)”

Mercury ABC Place – 9pm+ Entry: Free, Dress code: aMAYzing. There you have it!

Caroline Mutuko has filed an official complaint asking police to investigate the anonymous blogger only known as Kahawa Tungulu who has linked her to the death of the late senator Mutula Kilonzo.

And caroline is angry because she feels this attempt to link her to Mutula’s death was a blatant lie calculated to injure (her reputation) and bring her into disrepute.

Here’s what the Star has reported caroline as having said, “I did not visit the deceased in my entire life, nor was I anywhere near his residence at the time as reported. this is an underhand attempt to damage my career which has taken me over 15 yrs to build and to undermine my international reputation!”

Kahawa Kutungu, it would seem the game has switched and now the hunter is the hunted! I personally think you should just issue a public apology and move on with life. Or if you have any proof, call the man you aspire to be -me- and i’ll help you out.

And just incase you think you’re smarter than an Ibo boy at John Hopkins, it has been discovered that you have tried to obscure your identity by registering your website through offshore domains like Turks and Caicos and engaged the assistance of a web anonymizer company…

Do not ask for whom the bell tolls, Kahawa Vitungu, for it tolls for you!

It would seem that not even police are above the law these days. Remember the pig demonstration organized by Boniface Mwangi? d’you remember how it was violently broken up inspite of it being legal?

It would seem the police who over stepped their mandate and violently dispersed the demonstrators could be in for a long overdue shock!

According to the star, “During a press briefing yesterday, police spokesman Charles Owino said any officer who used excessive force on the protesters will take responsibility for their actions.

Television footage showed a police officer beating up a protester. Police lobbed teargas to disperse the crowd at Parliament Building who were protesting against demands by MPs for higher pay. “They will have to say who gave them the orders or take individual responsibility for their actions,” said Owino. He condemned the activists for using pigs in the protest.

“This is a violation of the animals’ rights and the rights and freedoms of Muslims,” Owino said. He said the activists who were arrested were yesterday morning taken to court and charged with violating animal rights.”

<Where is that officer holding?>

Jalang’o is one of those guys that can draw humour out of anything! He’ll make fun of you, badly, but leave gasping for breath due to uncontrollable laughter.

Well that talent, is what has ensured he’s paid a tidy sum everytime he lends his voice to the microphone, or presence and shadow to a stage. Word on the street is that he was the best part of the Groove Awards nominations party! Yes clowns, take notes, you DO NOT need to be vulgar to be funny!  Jalang’o is an actor which earns him 50,000 a week, he also emcees! That’s about 3 shows a week in and out of town, and apparently that earns him about 100,000 bob! I need to breathe.

Now Jalang’o also does a lot of adverts and also runs a motor selling website www.shoparidekenya.com. Kill me now! It gets worse! Much WORSE. Jalas mwenyewe also run his own Media Company Arena Media” which produces K24’s hit show “Sirkal ya Bibi”. To top it all off, he’s a staple on the airwaves with Justus Mwakideu, hosting a morning breakfast show at Radio Maisha. Their co-host is fellow Kenya Kona comedian Mshamba. Jalang’o is hellbent on retiring at the ripe old age of, wait for it, 35! Who retires at 35! Naomba sirkal!