Month: June 2013

After hitting out at American rapper Nicki Minaj for what she potrays in her song “Freaks” alongside French Montana, super beautiful singer Habida seems to have taken a softer stance on the top American female rapper.

This comes after Habida was given a dose of her medicine by a female blogger who vilified her hit single “Girls Night Out”. The song’s critiquing made Habida promise never to judge again! A seemingly unamused Habida asserted that the female blogger was in fact not in a better position at all to criticize her single hit.

Posting on her newly created blog, Habida ate a humble pie as she vowed never to judge anyone and even changed her opinion about Nicki Minaj.

“So i criticized Nicki Minaj for showing her boobs in a video as she is a role model. Well, i got criticized for Girls Night Out by a blogger. Lol thing is i know her and goodness knows she does not have a lifestyle where she should be looking to criticize anyone else. Anyway long story short, It got me saying to myself i will not criticize again. I will let people do what they want and i will do me and only do the best i can. I remember being so angry and saying i know what kind of life she leads and God showed me that i had criticized someone i didn’t know, so the moral is……do you and leave the judging to the Lord almighty

And for the record Nicki is one of my modern day idols as she is one of the highest earners in the industry right up there with Jay -Z!”

Hmmm…karma?

Khaligraph Jones is no stranger to controversy. Actually, he relishes and seems to thrive from it. And his new hip hop offering “F*ck Off” is an example of more than just his lyrical prowess. The lad goes in H.A.M after his haters and he targets the rappers from the Facebook page Room 16.

And why is the lad utterly vexed at the rappers that run that facebook page? Apart from them being internet rappers, they are also his erstwhile friends turned haters. He feels betrayed and like every good war story, this one is a case of brothers who were on their come up together only for one to finally break the mainstream frontier and begin getting traction then the other(s) turn Cain to Khaligraph’s Abel.

And the fact that these are internet rappers is a rather big chink in their armour given that they are dissing yet have no records worth talking about. Even hip hop legend Gwiji hit out at that fact. Get records before you start dissing people. Show some substance before talking greasy on the internet.

That being said, watch the video below:

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After bringing you hits like “Avandu Vasunga”, “Bana Befwe”, “Born Again Soldier”, peace song “Amani” and most recently “Bodo Nasonga”, two time Groove Award winner and three time nominee as well as One Gospel awards nominee in South Africa Gospel singer Hey-Z is back with a brand new track.

This new jam is called “I Am Nothing” and is basically a prayer to God asking for help. Just like in his last song, “Bado Nasonga” Hey-Z features yet another budding Gospel artist, Fleksy.

Hey-z is also well known for his bold and hype talk in the Kenyan Gospel industry and proves this in this hip-hop Gospel track. You can download the song to your phone free of charge by clicking HERE.

Listen to the track below;

first off, allow me to say I do not like Dancehall. And what people do while dancing to Dancehall is not dancing! It is Kama 5utra! no, that isn’t dancing. and this time, Demarco was up to his usual daggering antics.

Check out the picture below:

Departed Bongo star Langa was laid to rest today in an emotional ceremony. May his soul rest in eternal peace in the bossom of God. Amen. Below are pictures that were taken at the funeral:

A popular blog Uhondo254 has come out making bold accusations that Maina Kageni is gay! And might I add that the allegations are erroneous. Why do I say so? Well, let’s examine the evidence:

The blog relied heavily on information from Kenyan Post which was posted on April Fools. Case closed. Yeah, it was that simple. Next time please check the time stamp. And, for future posts, avoid attacking people based on sexuality. Kenya is still closed minded as far as sexuality is concerned and such a post could endanger the lives of the subjects.

With that said, if you didn’t know, now you know. Maina Kageni isn’t gay, just smart enough to keep the private aspects of his life private!

Today in the morning, Maina and King’ang’i were  their usual jovial self but unknown to us, today they were going to unveil Mbusii to the audience. And boy was it hilarious!

Maina begun talking sheng! And not just ordinary run of the mill sheng either! He was talking the Mbusii version complete with “wale wa kuhollololiwa” and “Kung’uta”! I was laughing off my seat in the matatu! And Mwalimu King’ang’i wasn’t left out of the loop! He was busy bursting jokes with Mbusi leaving Maina floating!

They all welcomed Mbusi to the Radio Africa family and Maina told him that he is the most imaginative and creative lad he has ever met. Lofty compliment from the big boys on campus for the newest entrant to the family!

Find out why Mbusii left Ghetto Radio here.

Tony announced to Kenyans the world over that he was no longer a part of M.O.G and the group accepted this and wished him well. But a question was left lingering in the air… How will they sound now that Tony is gone? Whenever a member of a group leaves, mopre often than not the entire chemistry goes out of whack. Ask Boyz 2 Men.

But not in this case M.O.G or as they are now known as; Thee M.O.G are not suffering from the loss of a member. They sound just as good as they always have and this time they have teamed up with an industry new comer in the shape of Kamlesh to do this bold track in which they are asking people whether their Christianity is for PR or they truly are the salt of the world.

Listen to the track and tell us what you think. I personally think it couldn’t have been timed better and with Christina Shusho recentl;y tore into Kenya’s gospel industry.

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Ladies and gentlemen, courtesy of HomeBoys Radio, I have gotten my mitts on Prezzo’s brand new song titled “Celebration Of Life” which as the title suggests is a celebration life. The good and the bad times.

The track features Chess -former Tujuane co-host and she showcases her vocals incredibly. Prezzo is back on his rap tip and he actually does so in his trademark laidback manner spitting line after line as he recalls how hard life was and how he and his family had to struggle.

He remembers how hard they had it and how they hassled their way up from the bottom. He also talks about how he started out in the Kenyan rap scene and how happy his mum was for him when he first started getting recognition.

That being said, give the track a listen and let us know what you think about this jam.

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After Saturday’s botched Tarrus Riley and Alpha Blondy Live Concert, Kenyans trolled the event orgainzers making a mockery of the whole situation. This morning however, the main event promoter, Big Tunes Live, issued an official communication on what really happened on the ill-fated Saturday night.

Despite the rejoinder from the events company, criticism continues to fly in. The latest to take a swipe at Big Tunes Live is Kenya’s number one rubble rouser, Cabu Gah. In a post published a few moments ago, Cabu Gah hit out at the head honcho at Big Tunes Live for the flopped concert and blamed them for poor management.

Here’s the post;

They say a photo is worth a thousand words, I say this one by cartoonist Gado is worth a worth ten thousand words. The state of most Breakfast Shows on Kenyan radios has been summarized in this photo.

 Take a look;

We have been receiving so many calls, mails and texts from fans who bought tickets via Ghafla! Deals asking for refunds after Tarrus Riley and Alpha Blondy were no show at Saturday’s KICC concert which resulted to massive destruction of property. However, all is not lost because the tickets are still valid.

In an official statement, the promoters behind last Saturday’s Big Tunes Festival, Big Tunes Live have urged every ticket holder to maintain proof of purchase in a preparation for an Alpha Blondy Concert set to take place in the next few weeks at a free concert at a venue yet to be determined.

Here’s the statement;

Courtesy of Big Tunes Live Limited the artist Alpha Blondy will be back in Kenya within the next few weeks to perform live at a free concert at a venue yet to be determined. All tickets for last Saturday’s festival remains valid for this exciting upcoming Alpha Blondy concert in Nairobi. Over the next the next two weeks we will embark on validating all tickets and ticketholders who may have lost their tickets during last week’s event. Confirmations and validation of tickets purchased by all our ticketing agents and individual resellers of the same will occur at the same time. To all ticketholders for last event, we strongly suggest that you maintain your proof of purchase to gain entry at the upcoming Alpha Blondy concert.

A member of the Capital FM family and his actress sister have been bereaved. ‘Capital In The Morning’, presenter Maqbul Mohammed and his sister, Shadya Delgush AKA Fatuma of Citizen TV’s “Papa Shirandula” are mourning the passing of their father yesterday.

Their dad passed on yesterday morning and was later laid to rest the same day according to Islamic rites. Q FM’s Kazungu Matano aka Awinja eulogized as a humble man who played the father figure role in their lives.

Kazungu Matano: Today i burried a man who was a father figure to thousands of us. It is sad that it had to happen on father’s day. Rest in peace daddy. Maqbul Mohammed, Shadya Delgush, I share your loss. Mzee is resting peacefully in heaven. You can count on my help now and always. Poleni.

The late Maqbul’s dad

Gerald Langiri: Pole kwa msiba bro.

Kohadha Roy Ogolla: Shadya Delgush and Maqbul Mohammed poleni sana for the loss of your dad. May the Almighty Allah comfort you in this time of sorrow. He Rests in Peace!

Danstan MN: May God keep you Maqbul and your whole family during this time of grief. I pray for you.

Ghafla! joins the rest in praying for strength, encouragement, acceptance and peace for the family.

Kenya’s high-flying recording and performing afro-fusion quartet Sauti Sol finally release the music video to “Still the One.” The single was released in April and it’s off their soon-to-be-released third album.

This outstanding video was shot in Nairobi and features regular yet charming couples, depicting young love blossoming from primary school to university and beyond. In the song, Sauti Sol equates their fans to their own love interest with simple yet intricate lyrics praising them for ‘still being the ones’, years on.

Produced by Ulopa Ngoma and Sauti Sol, “Still the One” is yet another original stamp of Sauti Sol’s harmonious ballads; flaunting the band’s celebrated articulate song-writing skills and story-telling abilities. All this is blended in Bien-Aime’s perfect falsetto amidst Chimano and Delvin’s rich harmonization in catchy instrumentals directed by Polycarp’s rhythmic lead guitar.

Check out the video below shot and directed by the talented Enos Olik of CJP Films;

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I called Pendo for her side of the story because I cannot believe that my friend is a call girl. Not that I have a problem with call girls. Actually, after this issue blows over, I will be seeking some of touchof-klas.com’s services.

But anyway, i called Pendo to get her side of the story and she was shocked. Not false shock, I’m talking about raw shock and humiliation. My heart melted. And I might add that I am not the sentimental type. I am Ghafla’s hatchet man. I was truly touched however in this one instance.

Pendo was angry and understandably so. She has said that these are the type of rumours that affect a family. Her family. As such, she will be seeking justice. Legal redress. She informed me that she is going to get intouch with a lawyer who will champion her cause.

She is going to sue. she told me that the lawyer she was directed to gave her positive feedback and as such she is certain she will be able to trace the proprietor of the site and bring him to justice. I wish her all the best!

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read the accusation that Pendo is a call girl. I still don’t. but I will let you be the judge. And after this, you will not hear from me. I am currently in hiding.

My names are Uncle Chim Tuna. while my mother doesn’t call me Uncle, you must. What I have in my dossier is explosive material. I hope not to catch a bullet. Enough melodrama, down to business.

Pendo has been accused of being a call girl who charges 11,500/- per hour. And you can only get her for 2 hours. And when that’s the case however, you are given a good discount -15,000kshs. And I was given proof of the same allegation. And I am about to give you a link to a escort service website that purpots to be able to pimp her services out for you. And as always, viewer discretion is advised and this site is not recommended for anyone under the age of 21!

I cannot speak more eloquently than the evidence ever could. Here the link is. You decide!

 It seems that they have deleted the listing, so here is photo evidence of it to cover our a$$es:

And here is the recording of the phone conversation we had with the owner of the website, who went on to assert that it was really Pendo he had listed on there:

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After we contacted Pendo for her side of the story, she replied in a story you can read HERE.

J. Blessing is a friend. And a very talented video director to boot. By my very humble (thought I’d throw a joke in) estimates, he is Kenya’s best video director. And this is the ilk I am directing this challenge to.

Don Bosco Jr, Enos Olik you too are roped into this challenge. So are you Thome of Boomba Videos. Uncle Chim Tuna has a challenge for you. i came across an old Nigerian track I love and I rekindled the flame.

Anyway, Uncle Chim Tuna wants to know why a Nigerian video director could manage making such a video back in 2009 why hasn’t a Kenyan managed to do something better in 2013? Come on you guys! And this is the video I’m referring to:

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Banky W’s Strong Ting

I have had a heated argument with Kenyans a.k.a Team Ghafla Allstars who say I am wrong. I told them Nigeria is still 20 years ahead of Kenya when it comes to entertainment. Chege Cege and Jeff Omondi said I was being biased. Then I put it forth to all of Kenya’s music video producers that you cannot do a video better than this. From the video quality to the theme to the wardrobe to the choreography.

Uncle Chim Tuna has spoken. Now, the next time I see J. Blessing, I will challenge him personally!

Singer/songwriter/art director Mimmo is one of the fast-rising singers in this industry. A Kisima Award winner, Mimmo is an independent artiste working with renowned music producers like Musyoka (Decimal Records) R-Kay, Ulopa Ngoma, Ogopa Deejays and Homeboyz.

While you may know that about her, there’s pretty much you may not know about her. In doubt? Take a look;

• ·         Mimmo’s family is very artistic/musical; Her mom and dad met at a guitar shop in Nairobi’s CBD and they still have that guitar to date. 
• ·         Mimmo’s late mom Wanjuhi Kamau (She died of cancer 2 years ago) used to play the harmonica and recorded a couple of songs back in the early 70’s.  She also used to be the voice behind those English programs aired by the Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) back in the day, to primary schools across the country.
• ·         Mimmo’s estranged father Nderitu Munene used to play the guitar in a band led by renowned Kikuyu musician Kamaru.  He was also a songwriter for the band.
• ·         Mimmo’s elder brother Munene who’s a sketch artist plays the guitar. 

• ·         Mimmo’s eldest sister Anne, a doctor currently based in the USA can belt out a remarkable alto, while her younger brother Alfie who teaches music at Braeburn plays the violin and the guitar.  He was also a member of the musical group Jipya that gave us songs like ‘Santa Lucia’ and also featured in Collo’s Msichana high class.  The group has since broken up, with Gaza who featured in Ukoo flani’s Mizani track, being the only member concentrating on churning out new music.
• ·         Their last born brother Wangai a lawyer by profession plays the keyboard and sings bass in the Nairobi chapel worship team.
• ·         Mimmo is related to Julie Wang’ombe, who wrote President Uhuru Kenyatta’s acceptance speech. Mimmo’s father and NMG Managing Director Linus Gitahi are first cousins.
• ·         Mimmo is the voice behind the coke “Open Happiness” advert recorded late last year… (Shake your hands, laugh a little louder…twist a little harder blab la)  She has also recorded numerous jingles like Hass gas, Zawadi 2929 among others.

• ·         Mimmo was top 15 in the country, in the Coca cola Popstars that gave birth to the now broken up Sema group consisting of Sanaipei Tande, Pam and Kevin.  She auditioned at the Coast where she was living at the time, and was among 3 finalists chosen from the Coastal region. The other 12 were all from Nairobi.
• ·         Mimmo is obsessed with even numbers i.e. She has to stir her coffee/tea for 22 times, not more not less and if she gets distracted, she will start all over again! Lol!  Her radio/tv volume also has to be on an even number!!
• ·         Mimmo enjoys washing dishes, she calls it an art!!!

   Now you know… Check out her latest video below;

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We received this missive earlier today from Naomi Kirenge who has this to say about Calif Records;

In the year 2004 I was in the University of Nairobi and the same year I got to know about the music genre Genge, a baby brought to life by Calif Records. Back them Clemo’s recording label was a big hit and also the Kenyan music industry saw the introduction of new talents likes of Nonini, Jua Cali, Lady S, Pili Pili, Choku, Flexx, Jimwat, and Ratatat. Basically the whole industry was being run by Calif Records. Years passed and as that happened the downfall knocked at label. The untimely death of the talented Lady S was a big loss not only to Calif but to us all Genge fans. Then came the 1st exodus, Nonini walked out, Pili pili followed, Calif angels joined in the move that was not all Flexx walked out too and due to frustrations went abroad. Why did all this happen? All the artists said the main reason was because Clemo’s concentration was centered around the money maker Jua Cali and that he used to delay all the other projects done by other artists.

Later around 2006 we saw the entry of Mejja a new kid in the block who is now a big name in the industry, around the same season Calif gave us Size 8, Raudy, Laety, Kendi, Allaholla ,Kanobyz, Alac and QTac.
Few years down the line they all walked out giving the same reasons the 1st group gave which was that again Clemo was only interested with JuaCali and Mejja since they were the studio’s money bags. That was the 2nd Exodus.

The 3rd Exdodus saw the studio loose a few of its upcoming Talents who have been with them since 2006, among them Si-So and Dj soja. I managed to get an interview with some of the artists Si-So, Qtac and Kendi who told me that they have always been seen as underdogs and their events being forwarded to the other bigger artists. “You will go perform and get paid more than 50k but end up getting 8 or 10k, is that fair?” Qtac asks. They also pointed out that since their departure Calif has only 3 artists namely Jua Cali, Mejja and AlaC. supporting his point Qtac pointed out that his departure was the right move because from the look of things not much has changed. “Jua Cali has a video out with wyre and Mejja with Madtraxx, is Jimwat and AlaC stii in Calif?” he asks.

I personally decided to check on what was happening with Alac and Jimwat and a reliable source informed me that the two are rarely spotted at the studio. Jimwat turned to be a drunkard and Alac now has turned to blogging.

One thing i will credit Calif on is when it comes to identifying new talent but my worry is why kill the baby after its birth?. What really happens in Calif Records?

There you have it. Do you agree with Naomi on this issue?

The Kenyan social media especially Twitter has been abuzz with cases of cyber bullying most recently. The exacting Kenyans seem relentless in their ‘quest’ to bash anyone they don’t like. The latest victim of that is visiting Jamaican dancehall artist Demarco.

In the last few hours, KOT went H.A.M. on the “Kude Kude” hit maker making a mockery of his prolonged stay in the country. Exercising his right of reply, Demarco responded to the critics but instead of hitting out at them, he chose a rather toned-down response; after all they say that you shouldn’t respond to a mosquito bite with a hammer.

In a short tweet, Demarco said, “A few negative ppl [people] cannot let me stop loving Kenya!!! Straight. Nairobi mi SEH.”

Meanwhile, Demarco just completed doing a remix of Redsan’s “Badder Than Most” and according to him, it will be a hit. Let’s wait and see…