Check out this picture of Colonel Mustapha long before the tattoos and the swag had set it. Actually, whuile the hassle was still quite ratchet. This is actually a funny picture because you will not believe that this demure looking lad grew into one of the men whose music is a staple in the Kenyan entertainment scene!
Kenya may be out of the Big Brother Africa but ‘the Chase’ goes on. Apart from Oneal and Feza, the other couple whose relationship looks serious is BevAngelo’s.
In the wee hours of the morning while the two lovebirds Angelo and Beverly were outside the house next to the jacuzzi, they had a lot to talk about the future of their relationship when they get to the outside world. The pair also spoke about their fears when they leave Big Brother house and have to be a couple in the real world.
And while they were kissing, Angelo told his woman that she was smelling like smoke. But that would be very obvious given the fact that she had spent a couple of minutes enjoying her cigarettes next to him. In fact he also needed his woman to understand that it’s not nice kissing a girl that smokes yet he does not.
However they put all that aside and continued with serious business about their relationship, Beverly then told her man that he terrifies her because she fell in love with him so fast. He quickly replied that he knew it but he also thought about the fact that he fell in love with her so fast.
Beverly said that Angelo terrifies her because she’s fallen in love with him so fast. “I try to deny that I love you because I’m thinking it’s too early to love you when I don’t know how you are in the outside world,” she said concerned.
Angelo understood where she was coming from but also had the same fears as Beverly did. “To be honest, I’m also kind of scared of knowing you on the outside,” he told her. But Beverly quickly defended herself saying she has told him everything about her and whatever he hears on the outside should not matter.
She then asked him a question he was all too happy to answer. “Can you marry a person like me?” she asked almost shy. Angelo didn’t hesitate to answer. “Yes, but would you marry someone like me?” he asked as well. She agreed saying that she would have no choice because she loves him.
Will we be hearing wedding bells soon?
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“Ema dami duro, emi omo baba olowo…” those are the words to the chorus of Davido’s breakout single, “Dami Duro.”
In the Yoruba language, that phrase translates to, “don’t try and stop me, I’m the son of a rich man!” And that is true. Davido minces no words when he brags about being the son of a billionaire Nigerian politician, and there were hoards of Kenyan groupies who wanted a piece of that money, by hook or by crook.
We were told the story of how Davido was hounded by these thirsty Kenyan women by a member of his entourage during his stay in Kenya. The drama all began at his press conference at a prestigious Nairobi hotel. According to Davido’s entourage, Kenyan socialite Pendo was following them all over the hotel, but Davido didn’t have time for trysts. He was attending to the press. Pendo allegedly stayed at the rooftop of the hotel for several hours, waiting for the opportune moment to get with Davido, but the time never came.
Fast forward to the Boombaataa event itself. Very many of Davido’s groupies, including Pendo, found their way into the VIP and VVIP tents using press badges that they somehow got their hands on. They thought they would get to talk to Davido one on one in the VIP, but woe unto them! Davido was nowhere to be seen but the stage! Another groupie, tall, lanky lass with green shorts, made her way onto the stage when there was a twerking contest. Catch a glimpse of her here:
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It has been reported to us that after the concert was over, Pendo and the lanky lass tried to force their way into the car that was transporting Davido, only to be unceremoniously kicked out by his security! Off to Skylux Davido went, for the afterparty, and more drama ensued…
At Skylux, Davido quietly checked in and made his way to the VIP section of the club. He was there with his crew, mingling with entertainment industry bigshots after getting his dues for the performance, when the DJ that night made the blunder that killed it: he announced via loudspeaker that Davido was in the house!
This was like a mating call for all the thirsty groupies that were in the area. Before they knew it, a previously empty Skyluxx VIP lounge was full of Nairobi women from all walks of life who forced their way in. Guess who had also made her way into the Skyluxx VIP? Pendo. Her attempts to get through to Davido were futile, as were those of the other Nairobi divas. Davido wanted to talk business that night, and was only hanging with the shot callers.
Back to the hotel Davido went, after the Skyluxx debacle. By this time, most of the groupies had given up their pursuit, but Pendo and the lanky lass from the concert were the most determined. They went round the hotel asking where Davido’s room was, and while the lanky lass didn’t find it, Pendo managed to get through. What happened in the room is anyone’s guess, but the real drama was saved for the morning, where Pendo had allegedly racked up quite the bill, buying wine and food, expecting Davido to pay for all of it. But alas! The son of a rich politician was not willing to pay! He left Pendo with exactly zero bob, causing a huge fracas between her and the hotel manager! She allegedly walked out of the hotel, tail between her legs, and came to Ghafla’s office to report her side of the story.
East African heavy weight and the richest musician in the region, Jose Chameleone a.k.a. came000000 has been nominated for the prestigious African Entertainment Awards.
Red Pepper reports that the Leone Island boss has been nominated under the category of International Best Male artist.
The Badilisha singer will tussle it out with, Iyanya, Ice Prince, Sarkodie, Wizkid and Davido. The Majid Micheal and Tracy Obonna hosted show will take place on August 31 at the Living Art Centre Theatre in Mississauga.
Official winners will be announced during the evening of the African Entertainment Awards show. Winners will be presented with the prestigious A.E. AWARDS 18 karat golden statute as recognition of their contribution within the African entertainment
There will be a panel of judges on the showand they are; Micheal Stohr ,who is the President of Music Africa (Afro-Fest), Ammar Kamara ,President and Founder CCACN Sports Organization, Julz ,Founder Ghanamixtapes,A & R Konvict Music Africa, Nadine McNulty, Artistic Director at Batuki Music Society, Zainab Godwin, Program Coordinator at Afrihilli Cultural Organization, Blessing Irabo, CEO/Founder Bless Entertainment Media Group and Qing Que, President/CEO Qryptonik Records.
The awards show is aimed at showcasing the rich culture of African art and entertainment. This event celebrates cutting edge developments and forward thinkers shaping the future of African entertainment industry, thereby honouring innovations, and entrepreneurship.
They say that the apple does not fall far away from the tree and that saying applies to Nando, former Tanzania BBA rep and his mum.Nando has been making girls all over Africa drool over his boyish good looks and we now know where he got his looks from.From his gorgeous mum!
The drooling over Nando was short lived as biggie gave him the boot for his violent tendancies.
Let me give you a quick recap:Nando got the first strike for carrying a concealed weapon to a party,his second strike for engaging in a fight with fellow housemate Elikem and his third strike was for threats against Elikem’s life .He said and I quote ‘I feel like stabbing him.A Nigga like that deserves to die.His last altercation however was the final nail to that coffin and biggie disqualified him.
Here is a picture of Nando and his mum.
Ladies and gentlemen, what next for Pendo? She is currently the hottest commodity around and trust me when I say that she is the only person from Kenya being spoken about around the continent! From Lagos to Nairobi, Lasgidi to Nairoberry and even down to Jo-Burglary!
The Pendo story we did about her allegedly sleeping with Davido was picked up by a Naija blog and has gone viral! This is her moment! They say strike when the iron is hot? Well, this is the time! Naija and Nairobi have sat up to take notice.
I seem to remember Kevin Provoke talking about making music with Pendo and I feel the time has come to release that track! Such hype around an individual almost never comes back around! Pendo should mould herself in the exact cast as either Nikki Minaj or Rihanna! She has the sex appeal and she has the bad girl rep! What more would she need for the recipe to be complete? Oh yeah, a good voice? Well, sorry to burst your bubble but she also has her vocals on lock!
She has the hype around her that very few Kenyans have had even as established artists so if she and her handlers are serious about taking the African market by the scruff of the neck then the time is ripe. Kevin Provoke had said he would be dropping her track this forth coming month! On radio! I can’t wait. An awesome producer and a talented singer! What more would Africa possibly ask for?
I hope no one ever attempts any of this at a Kenyan event! Some pictures from Red Eye have surfaced in which the events that happened below were record! And the followng events unfolded between 7pm and midnight!
I dare say that not even the most ratchet Kenyan girls can do nothing close to their Ugandan counterparts.
I hope no one ever attempts any of this at a Kenyan event! Some pictures from Red Eye have surfaced in which the events that happened below were record! And the followng events unfolded between 7pm and midnight!
I dare say that not even the most ratchet Kenyan girls can do nothing close to their Ugandan counterparts.
Just 2 months after Ghafla! exclusively revealed to you that Teen Republik’s host Anita Nderu was leaving the TV show to join Capital FM, the youthful presenter now wants to become the next big thing on TV.
Recently, Anita submitted her video for scrutiny in the #NextBigHost initiative by Dorothy Ghettuba of Spielworks Media. Thing is, Spielworks Media was searching (until Monday) for the next big host in an upcoming TV show.
It seems Anita wants to make her way back to TV after few months away from the cameras and floodlights. This is despite Anita revealing that she did not regret leaving TV. However, she also asserted that she likes taking risks and that she’s a go-getter. Well, maybe this is part of that.
Here’s the video she submitted; (watch, like and share to support her)
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Just 2 months after Ghafla! exclusively revealed to you that Teen Republik’s host Anita Nderu was leaving the TV show to join Capital FM, the youthful presenter now wants to become the next big thing on TV.
Recently, Anita submitted her video for scrutiny in the #NextBigHost initiative by Dorothy Ghettuba of Spielworks Media. Thing is, Spielworks Media was searching (until Monday) for the next big host in an upcoming TV show.
It seems Anita wants to make her way back to TV after few months away from the cameras and floodlights. This is despite Anita revealing that she did not regret leaving TV. However, she also asserted that she likes taking risks and that she’s a go-getter. Well, maybe this is part of that.
Here’s the video she submitted; (watch, like and share to support her)
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Just-A-Band Kenya’s house/funk/disco got to perform in the ultimate rock festival:the Paleo Festival.Its an annual festival held in Nyon, Switzerland with the Jura mountains as a backdrop
For six days and six nights rock fans are entertained with a whooping 170 concerts taking place on six stages.It is said thatthe Paléo Festival Nyon is one of the biggest open-air festivals in Switzerland and one of Europe’s major musical events.
Just-A-Band an electrowas responsible for bringing from oblivion the character Makmende with their song Ha-He.This video recieved international recognition with it being credited as the first Kenyan viral video CNN even interviewed the boy band.
Photos Courtesy of captalfm.co.ke
Sometimes you need to be beaten to learn certain lessons in life. Were it not for my Boombaataa Festival beatdown, I would never have learnt what true fear is: the fear of losing a finger. I would never have learnt the different agendas people in the entertainment industry have and I would never have learnt who is concerned for my safety.
Now for the short version of what happened at Boombaataa festival: I got whooped by 3 girls. The end! Not really, nearly got robbed by bouncers and apparently it’s all on video. At the office however we have been postulating on why it was caught on video and rather than being quickly posted, we were told it exists… Think about it, that is some World Star HipHop Video stuff! Why tell me you have it? Why not post it first?
<Checking whether my manhood is still intact… Seems so!>
Nali (who rarely has anything worth listening to) and Chege and Majani agree that the people that recorded the incident were hoping to blackmail Ghafla into giving them favours. I don’t know, I don’t care either. No really…
What surprised me however was the number of people who cared. I was moved. No, really, I was. I have received death threats and I wasn’t moved -don’t get me wrong, I am not literally trying to catch a bullet for Ghafla! I’d rather not actually. I think bullets would be the wrong choice of accessories for me.
But in the midst of hate and laughter (which was as mainstream as bad music) there were voices of concern… Even Smitta Smitten in a rather manly way showed solidarity. I was actually taken aback!
I have also learnt that if a lass is ugly, you do not fight her! PERIOD! She will have nothing to lose! And never engage chics because the natural response from men (bouncers) is to “white knight”. The girls of whom I speak were involved in a fight soon after but they were left alone. I wasn’t!
I have also learnt just how delicate a finger can be! I am lucky (doctors words) not to have had a more serious problem. I could have lost my finger for chrissakes!
Oh and lads, the most important lesson I learnt was…
Never for the love of God tell a woman this:
OR…
OR…
This is actually closer to what I said. Right before This happened:
And for everyone who wanted to try some monkey business with us, I hope you have learnt that even we don’t take ourselves seriously! No, really, I got beatdown and I wrote the article up for Sue Watiri to post. Why? Because I cannot be cut by the same sword I wield!
Just in case you’ve been living in a dark room with no access to the outside world this week, I want to make sure you’re up on the hottest story on Ghafla! for the past two days. Thing is, over the weekend at the Boombaataa Festival, our very own Chimwani Obiajulu a.k.a. Uncle Chim Tuna was bashed a good one by some 3 ratchet chics.
Well, it appears someone caught part of the action on tape! In the midst of the entire fracas, DJ Stretch who was at the scene of the fight and managed to pick up some of the action. In the short clip, Chim is seen arguing with one of the bouncers to give him back his phone which he had confisticated when the fight broke out.
In the article done by Sue, many of you asked where Baba Ghafla was at as Chim was being tandikwad with stilettos and bitten. Well, in the clip you’ll see him trying to act as the intermediary asking Chim to draw back after getting whopped.
Here’s that;
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Following in the footsteps of her fellow socialite America’s Kim Kardashian,Vera Sidika is set to have a new reality show!
Just like Kim Kardashian Vera’s booty was her ticket to fame after she was featured in P-Unit’s music video ‘You Guy’. The show which will be referred to by its initials N.D due to production policies’ is still in its casting stage.The show is set to air on Multi choice.
Here is a shot of the show’s promo cover
Vera’s fairy godmother has certainly been hard at work,with her being featured in Dee Black’s video,Chanel O and King Magazine recognition and now a reality show!Fame certainly does pay!
After a short hiatus, the XYZ crew has regrouped and is back with a hot new season full of rib-cracking political spoofs. Like Chim already told you HERE, there’s a lot more that’s in store for you.
Well, the trailer is out and I can tell you the new season features everything that has been going on around this side of Sahara. Right from the Art Caffe croissants to the aggressive MPIGs demos.
Repeats of the XYZ Show have been running for the past few weeks, but now, new episodes are cooking and ssssssssssssmokin *Keff Joinange’s voice*.
Here’s the preview of Season 8 of The XYZ Show coming to NTV Kenya this August;
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Am sure you all know about Prezzo’s Tanzanian other woman, Loveness Diva, who has overtly expressed her strong and undying love for ‘El Presidente’. Last week, she opened up to Bongo 5 about her covert affair with Prezzo.
Diva recently got a tattoo bearing Prezzo’s name and when asked about it she was reluctant to divulge information but she finally budged and opened up though remained scanty with the details. “I don’t wanna talk about this, but he’s so special; he’s such a good guy. Unajua at the beginning watu walikua wakijua like the wholw thing about Prezzo was like fake but hakuna ata kimoja kilikuwa fake”, said Huddah.
Asked about Huddah’s alleged relationship with Prezzo, Diva lost her cool and went in on Huddah Monroe referring to her as a skank. “Who is Huddah by the way?” queried Diva, adding, “I don’t even know who Huddah is…she’s not even in my radar!”
Diva also asserted that she’s not interested in speaking about Huddah, “Am not interested about talking that woman. She’s crazy, you know (chuckles)”.
It will be remembered that Diva was #TeamHuddah when the latter was in BBA and she claims that she only supported her because she felt obliged to do so as an East African. Diva however takes issue with the fact that Huddah reffered to her as ‘ugly’.
“I was disappointed in Huddah and hata alipokuwa anainagia Big Brother nilimsupport because she is just one of us lakini ile kuniambia mimi i’m ugly. Alisema like I don’t have an a** and all that, I got everything! Come on, you and I who is ugly here?” posed Diva adding, “Like seriously, take a look at yourself alafu ndo uniattack. Am not ugly! That was crazy! Huddah wherever you are, am not ugly, nione vipersonal”.
Drama aside, she has also already done a track with Prezzo and Stereo but she’s considering dropping Stereo since “there’s no chemistry between Stereo and her”. In fact, Diva wants him to appear in the remix of the track but for now he can chill out.
Over to you Huddah…
Gospel artists are very talent indeed! More so I dare say than their secular counterparts. And here I am talking about contemporary pop secular artists. and also we are strictly speaking matters vocal range and ability.
Indeed most of the world’s (let alone Kenya’s) top talents point to their beginnings at their local church choir as the reason they even begun singing. Ergo, it only makes sense that we try to find out which gospel artists are better. and who better to start us off with than two of east Africa’s best gospel vocalists: Christina Shusho and Gloria Muliro?
And with that ladies and gentlemen, who do you feel is the better gospel artist? Christina Shusho or Gloria Muliro?
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Jubilee a song by two lyrical geniuses Nonini and Chris Adwar of the Villagers band has gone viral with over 59,000 Views on You Tube!The track has recieved mixed reviews with some people loving it due to the catchy beats and lyrical prowess while the critics allege that they are trying to cash in with the jubilee government like Eric Wainaina did with his song Daima.
Nonini whose real name is Hubert Nakitare is a Kenyan Hip-Hop Record artiste often reffered to as The godfather of genge for producing the first genge song.Nonini’s controversial songs such as Weh Kamu and Keroro set him apart from his peers and the East Africa region and later the world took notice of the then young lad.
He has made hits with Juma Nature,Lady Bee and Founded the very successful P-Unit crew.In 2007 Standard newspaper named him one of Kenya’s most influential people.
Chris Adwar is multi-talented,he can play the keyboard he is also Singer and Songwriter.He ist he lead singer ofthe Villager’s band who were the Tusker All Stars 2011 official band.
Without further ado, enjoy the video below…
There’s a new whistle-blower in the entertainment scene! And no, it’s not a fat guy stuck in the internet contrary to popular belief; it’s a lass! She goes by the name Stacy The Exposer. But then again, this is the internet and in this eon of impersonation, you really can never be sure.
Anyhow, she’s a few weeks old online but she has already stamped her authority. Her work? “I expose b*tches and man h*es who think they are better than others” declares Stacy The Exposer. And exposing she does.
Her latest victims are friends-turned-enemies socialites Vera Sidika and Huddah Monroe. Stacy The Exposer announced that she would be tearing apart the two, “A photo of the fat so called socialite with a huge hump full of silicone butt injections n her supposed beef-mate coming up! N y they parted!”
She then proceeded to upload the photo below and captioned “Suposed fake socialites vee n huddah who pretend to be beefing for attention seeking! In their “escort days””… o_O
She even tried to explain the reason why the two socialites parted ways, “The two h*es used to wh*re together b4 [before] things went haywire after they fought over some rich punk during their escort missions!! LOL”
Her parting shot: “I have my ears n eyes everywhere; b*tches n man-h*es BEWARE!!!”
I just love throwback photos,its always good to remember the good old days!Take a look at Cabugah Back in the day…
Aww wasnt he just precious!And that knit sweater we all owned one!
Former Camp Mulla member Taio Tripper a.k.a Thee MC Africa and a schoolmate decided to pull a “Ben Affleck and Matt Damon”! Take a look;
I don’t know what to make of this photo but whatever they were trying out this looks so fruity, man!
Grandpa records an East African production powerhouse headed by Refigah was at Tunza children’s home in Ngong’ Area over the weekend to give something to the little ones.
Grandpa records is responsible for producing hits with accomplished singers such as Wyre, Esther Wahome,DNA,Ameliina,Ngangalito,Wyre and Kidis among others.
Flanked by KTN’s Charity Kimani and musician Kendi among others,Grandpa Records donated food,clothes and books to the young children.Here are some of the pictures:
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Grandpa records joins the now increasing list of musicians doing philanthropy work such as Frasha of P-Unit,the husky voiced Kidum,Gloria Muliro,Daddy Owen,Eric Omondi,Dj Kaytrixx and Octopizzo among others.
As earlier mentioned, the Mwafaka Awards are back. As such, the awards’ nomination gala for the 5th Edition of the prestigious gospel award show was held Tuesday evening at the Tin Tin Restaurant at KICC. The invite-only event was graced by who-is-who in Gospel Ministry.
Mwafaka Awards recognizes Christian individuals that have excelled in their various talents and careers.
Here are the nominees of Mwafaka Awards 2013;
Audio Producer of the Year
Saint Pizzy
Jacky B
Tim – Still Alive
Bizzy B
John Nyika
Carena Sounds
Radio Presenter Nominees
Kambua And Dj Moz
Esther Kagamba
Lucy Wangunjiri
Muturi wa Muiro
Evelyn Mwalile
Lawrence Thuku
Radio Show of the Year
Inuka
Pambazuka
Gospel Sunday
Tabasamu
Tambira
Gospel Vibes
Video Director of the Year
J.Blessing
Tiger
Sammy Dee – BMF
Young Wallace
Cream Vision
Ken Heman – Eagle Films
Promising Artist of the Year
Bahati
Danny Gift
Benachi Ben
Kimdany
Scepta Eagle
Grace Mwai
Deejay of the Year
GG
Ruff
Touch
Dolls
Sanch
Sadic
Dance Group of the Year
Gospel Warriors
Altermin
Flames
Zionists
All Stars
Above Limits
Collabo of the Year
DK and Antoneo Soul – Sari Sari
Bahati and Mr.Seed – Wangu
Kaberere and Mr.Vee – Just A Way
SOC and Kris Eeh Baba – Bila Yesu
Heyz and Danny Gift – Bado Nasonga
Rufftone and GSU – Mungu Baba
Group Of The Year
MOG
VKP
SOC
Kelele Takatifu
Tetete
Christ Cycoz
Song Of The Year
Napenda – Christina Shusho And Grealdine Oduor
Follow You – Gloria Muliro
Wanajua – Mwenyehaki and Pitson
Mpenzi -Willy Paul
Mateke – Size 8
Kindu Wa Nii – Dennis Mutara
Role Model Of The Year
Rev Kathy Kiuna
Bob Colly More
Mike Sonko
Victor Wanyama
David Rudisha
Pastor Andrew Young
Female Artiste Of The Year
Gloria Muliro
Shiru Wa GP
Kambua
Joyce Omondi
Mercy D Lai
CarolDavid
Male Artiste Of The Year
Ringtone
Ben Githae
Solomon Mkubwa
Jeremiah Mulu
DK Kwenye Beat
Musikari
TV Show Of The Year
The Switch – K24
Rauka – Citizen Tv
Tukuza – KTN
Angaza – KBC
Cross Over Chart – NTV
Video Of The Year
Holiday – Hopekid
Alice Kamande
Mateke – Size 8 Reborn
Nimekubali – Mercy D Lai
Confusion – MOG
Najua Hutaniacha – Makena
Last year in May, DJ Johni Celeb of the Gospel Show, The Switch, on K24 lost his tools of trade (computers and hard-drives) to thugs who broke into his house and made away with the valuables. And now, yet another Gospel artist has fallen victim in the hands of robbers.
Mr Seed, he of the Gospel hits, “Papa God Ooh” and “Wangu” featuring Bahati, has been robbed, reports Uliza Links. The fastest rising Gospel singer’s house was broken into last Thursday by thugs who took away his music system, household items, awards and valuables.
Mr Seed says, “I came home later in the day only to find my door open and it’s actually my neighbour who asked me whether I had left my house open.”
He confesses that what pains him most is that the accolades he won at Groove Awards were also stolen which is something he values a lot.
Over the weekend, Frasha and his celebrity friends were at the Meru School for the Mentally Handicapped where he along with his friends donated a water heating system worth 380,000/-
And incidentally, P Unit’s Frasha, who happens to be a former physiotherapist promised to help the school once the set up for the physiotherapy department gets underway.
Here are the pictures of the charity outing:
Annabel Mbaru was evicted from BBA this past weekend in a run of events that Uncle Chim Tuna had already scripted or rather predicted.
But have you caught her last moments at the BBA house? Nay? Well, you should. Here are the highlights of the lass’ most memorable time at the Big Brother Africa house. Let us know what you will miss the most about having Annabel Mbaru in the house representing Kenya.
Bring out your fashionable outfits, whip out your sunglasses, pack your picnic baskets and join like minded Kenyans for the FAB edition of Blankets & Wine this August 4th at the Carnivore Gardens from 1pm to 7pm and the after-party at the Carnivore Simba Saloon thereafter.
For this 46th edition of East Africa’s premier music event the Blankets and Wine team bring you an all round East African lineup comprising some of the most talented musicians in the region.
Peter Nyabuto -the opening act- is a budding performer with a rich sound and a captivating live act. He will be joined by the graceful Amileena Mwenesi with her urbane flavor and the refined Maurice Kirya from Uganda presenting his critically acclaimed, just released album ‘The Book of Kirya’. Rounding off our East African musical buffet this August will be the wholesome Kidum from Burundi who makes a return to the Blankets & Wine stage after his last appearance in November 2012.
<Maurice Kirya>
The August 2013 edition of Blankets & Wine will also host another unique guest:The FAB Village. This follows the positive feedback received after the inaugural Craft Fair in June this year.
Tickets to this one of a kind experience are now on sale via ticketsasa for Ksh. 1,300 before 28th July and Ksh. 1,500 on ticketsasa and select Dormans outlets thereafter. Tickets at the gate shall be sold at Ksh. 2,000 while children (5-12years) pay Ksh. 500 and free for children under 5 years.
It would seem that the gloom, and doom of July has finally caught up with us and fior some reason, so has the rain. Bleurgh! But I’m not one to focus on the negatives. Atleast with the rain, we will have food. And those that enjoy this sought of weather (the delusional) can enjoy their time of the year. But I do have what everyone delusional or not can enjoy this cold Wednesday morning: the ten hottest stories causing ripples in our entertainment scene!
#1. The Ratchet Photos From Masaku 7s Finally Out! (Nudity Included)
#2. A Day in Caroline Mutoko’s Endearing Daughter (Photos)
#3. Vera Sidika Is A Pimp! Shee Waruinge Alleges.
#4. Vera Sidika The Fashionista!(PHOTOS)
#5. Baha Of Machachari To Star In A Hollywood Movie!
#6. Huddah Monroe:Do Not Call Me A Socialite!
#7. Big Brother Africa Update: What Next For Annabel Mbaru?
#9. Photo Of The Day: Churchill Before He Was Suave!
#10. Raila Faults Dennis Itumbi’s Appointment to the Office of The President
Don’t you remember how ridiculous it was in Harry Potter when everyone refused to say Voldemort’s name as if this is a rational reaction to ANYTHING? Well Joji Baro has become Kenya’s own Voldemort. He-who-must-not-be-named.
Judging from the comments on Ghafla!, we want to either pretend he does not exist or want Ghafla! to stop writing about him. How is this rational? Well, I am gonna give possibly the first non-trolling article about the Kenyan pop-culture phenomenon that is Joji Baro. Not with the gay agenda Ghafla! is accused of pushing, or the gay-bashing we are ALSO accused of doing. (Funny how we are vehemently accused of both).
I have been engaged in discourse with Chim the whole day about sexuality. And after our six hour convo was over, I knew something that RARELY happens when I am talking to him: Our conversation was constructive. I have to share this with you.
THE FLUIDITY OF SEXUALITY. Seriously, the only way conversations take place constructively is once you take religion out of it. So we did. So here we were. The scales of life. NOTHING is ever black and white, its the shades in between that make the beauty, the rainbow of everything (YES gay pride flag). So why do people apply strict extremes to sexuality? By theory of rationality, that states the mean of two extremes is always the reasonable proposition, then shouldn’t bisexuality be the solution to heterophilia and homophobia? But if it is, then I pose this question to everyone: WOULD YOU DATE A BISEXUAL PERSON?
Bisexuals are attracted to members of both sexes (YES, bisexuality is not a myth.) However, this doesn’t mean that they feel the need to be with a man and a woman at the same time. Just like straight or gay people, a good portion bisexual men and women will want a monogamous relationship. And when it comes to a long-term relationship, a bisexual person may end up with a partner of either gender. What do I mean? If a bisexual woman dates a man it does not mean that she is straight, and by the same token, if she dates a woman, will not make her gay. Are you still with me? The person that they marry will be the one they are in love with as a person.
So, if we are on the same page, HOW would you date a bisexual person?
1. Bisexual people DO NOT prefer one gender over another: Many, even those who eventually marry, shift between sexes depending their feelings. When entering into a serious dating relationship with a bisexual person, be prepared to accept their attraction to another of a sexual difference. BUT remember that this person is dating you because they are attracted to you as an individual.
2. Respect your date’s bisexuality as part of his or her identity: Bisexual denial is a HUGE problem affecting definitive sex preferences (BOTH gay and straight people frequently suggest bisexuality foes not exist but is a transition into acceptance of one or the other.) Bisexual people consider themselves to always be bisexual, no matter who they are dating at the time. It is important not to suggest that they are heterosexual if they are in a relationship with a person of the opposite sex, nor that they are homosexual if they are in a same-sex relationship. As such, do not question when they meet someone of the opposite or the same sex, and are attracted to them. If someone is happy with you as is, they will have “eye-candy” moments, but they will expressly want to retain your relationship with them.
3. Enter into a serious relationship with a person who is bisexual just as you would with any other person of your preferred gender: Understand attraction does not equate to cheating.Bisexual people may be attracted to a member of different or the same sex as yours; just as straight or gay people will be attracted to other members of their preferred sex. That does not mean they are cheating. Your partner is attracted to you as an individual, and by understanding that they wish to remain with you, it will make your relationship stronger. In a serious relationship, your partner should be your lover and also your best and most trusted friend. If not, then you SHOULDN’T be in a relationship. So get this: it’s no different than how an exclusively heterosexual person will always be attracted to the opposite sex, but they have consciously chosen to be in a faithful relationship with you.
4. Maintain a healthy relationship as you would with any other person: Be honest, be open, share thoughts and feelings, and always: NO JUDGEMENT/PRIDE IN A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP. Tell the unarguable truth when it comes to disagreements. Learn to appreciate your partner rather than show unhealthy criticism. Help each other when needed, and communicate openly about any thing. AS YOU NORMALLY WOULD.
5. Be open minded: Bisexuality has a bad rep. People really think it’s non-existent. But it is not. It certainly has its unique challenges. However, being bisexual is just another part of our human sexual diversity.
So there it is. My utopian world. Where bisexuality is the norm, and everything else is a progression towards the extreme ends of the scale. And individuals are free to place themselves ANYWHERE on the scale: aka fluidity of sexuality is accepted.
So with all this in mind, here is what Chim asked me:
“Nali, would YOU date a bisexual MAN?“
*crickets chirping*
“Aaaaaaaaaaand the Oscar for World’s Longest Awkward Pause goes to……. NALI!!!!!!” Now, don’t get me wrong. In my beautiful utopian fantasy, I am all for people choosing to participate in whatever lifestyle they choose to. But as much as I tried to answer with my head, my heart was clear: I could never see myself dating a man who’s bisexual. And eventually, after the world’s longest awkward pause, I told Chim exactly that. And so I realised, in the spirit of everyone’s fluidity, my truth is I just can’t get down like that. Yes, I am open-minded, but my sexuality stays the same. And this was our beautiful conclusion. I have my preference, but mine is not superior to anyone’s. Nor is it a standard to measure everyone by. So there we are.
I don’t know Joji, but I am 100% ok with him being comfortable in his sexuality, because I KNOW he is by no means pushing it on me, or ANY Kenyan for that matter. In the same breath, he is NOT ashamed of it or hiding it in any way. And THAT is the extreme of two means.
Now I understand what Chim always screams his voice hoarse about; women forgive but never forget. Back to the matter at hand, am sure you all know that Tanzanian housemate Nando was booted out of the house after he threatened to stab Elikem, now while the rest of his country mates were crying foul, evicted Ghanaian “chasemate” was rejoicing like grasshoppers on summer days.
Immediately after Nando was kicked out Selly took to Twitter to express her delight;
After getting intimate with Nando while in Biggie’s house, their relationship sparked huge rumor as Nando claimed that Selly infected him with an STI, something that Selly denied and asked Nando to concentrate on the game and stop dragging her name in the mud.
I guess it was a stunt to keep him in the game. And it almost worked until his bad behavior got him disqualified from the Game.
Selly must have hated Nando with all her heart.
Three weeks ago, I told you that Anthony Ndiema of Tukuza Gospel is a dad. Late last week, the humble and soft-spoken presenter finally presented his son to the world.
Here’s Anto and his son, Joshua.
Photo props: Uliza Links
I just got my mitts on photos of a party Nonini hosted at The Switch. Check out the images of Nonini hobknobbing and jamming with his celebrity friends and patrons alike.
And I hope you can appreciate why Nonini is so popular: he can jam with anyone and not look nor feel out of place. Enjoy:
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I know you’ve been wondering just what a typical day in the life of a celeb and that of their family is like. One of famous celebs whose life is all the rage of many is Caroline Mutoko’s, her daughter’s notwithstanding.
Well, as you’re about to find out, celebs too are humans, and their lives are not any different from the mwananchi wa kawaida. Recently, she revealed how a typical day in the life of Nduku, her daughter, is like.
So here’s a day in Nduku’s life;
Come from playgroup with lots of sand in your shoes, socks and hair – in fact everywhere – ooooh yes.
Go shopping with Mummy and take over the cashier’s chair at Nakumatt.
Create a mess and have mum change my clothes; then go to get the sand-filled hair washed and done.
Looking cute, run around for as long as possible.
Settle down to a story with Mum, with Minnie Mouse by my side and when all is done, black out beautifully. We’ll do it all over again tomorrow!
Here’s that in photos;
Now you know…
Vera Sidika is synonymous with fashion. She has certainly lived up to her name .Check out some of her photos!
And here’s her throwback photo;
Dear Friends,
Hearty greetings and my very best regards to you all…
Once again I appreciate the torrential feedback and congratulatory messages on my appointment as the Director Digital, New Media and Diaspora.
There has been massive feedback, ideas, encouragement, correction, solidarity, great debates among us, not to forget the many attempts you have collectively made to reach me on phone.
It is unfortunate that I have not been able to click enter for every call, or reply to every text, Facebook Inbox or Twitter DM. That does not mean that your efforts are ignored.
There has been massive feedback, ideas and even attempts to get me on the phone. I appreciate all the communication; however I must apologize for not getting to everyone in due time.
I hope that this brief note will satisfy many of your inquiries as we proceed to provide you with more information. We are thinking of you dear friends in the Diaspora and we are working on ensuring that your voices are heard.
Since our recent appointment, my team and I have been hard at work to deliver on our mandate.
To the users of digital space this is my word of promise to you – The Digital Pledge will be delivered – we cannot fail on a key plank of the President and Deputy President’s promise to the nation. The team will for sure show constant, continuous and fresh results.
We ask that you give us a few weeks to properly prepare and deliver substantial information that will give better guidance you, our loved ones residing outside of Kenya; our Diaspora.
It has been my wish that we should begin our interaction immediately, but settling down has taken a bit longer than I envisioned, developing the strategy is the priority.
We assure you that, your ideas and vision will maintain a steady flow of solutions and your participation will not only ensure your involvement – but play a big part in the service of the nation and our Diaspora. I do not have to promise much, the ideas that have been sent my way, the proposals and the strategic interventions will be fulfilled.
Access to the Presidency will be a guarantee, by placing a Diaspora office right in the Executive office of the President; that will ensure his accessibility. I assure you one thing, my team and I will not take lightly your wishes.
It is also instructive to note that the President picked Manoah Esipisu to head the Government communication, he came in straight from the Diaspora.
I must add that this office will not seek to implement its own ideas and thinking as a solution, but your flow of thoughts.
Soon to come, a clear portal of communication, a schedule of regular direct interaction with The President, his deputy and Cabinet Secretaries will be circulated to each of you.
Most importantly, the issues you face with your embassies will be forwarded directly to the desk of the Cabinet Secretary Foreign Affairs and action followed up for response in the shortest periods.
A database of skills and businesses will also be compiled and assisted where possible. We will play an active role in monitoring employment in Kenyan embassies to ensure fairness and effectiveness.
If the President, the Presidency and the government can communicate and open up, embassies will have to change their approach to communications and interaction where they have been dormant on that aspect. Fortunately on that, we have the support of the Cabinet Secretary Foreign Affairs.
To the users of digital space; we will hand you spaces where you can confidently share information about anything and everything around you and we assure you we will mobilize the best reaction.
For users of digital space and those living abroad we will unite to build endless possibilities for our Nation, ourselves and most importantly the generation after us – after all, whatever strategy we employ aimed at making our generation smile, must make the next one laugh.
Greater functions, awesome aesthetic value, interactive capability and information banks that will make government accessible online, is what we are currently transforming our websites and social media presence to be.
Dear Friends, together we have a chance to make Kenya into the nation we have always wanted it to be, through this space, but we can only do that if we spend more time discussing ideas, debating transformational visions and implementing what we envision.
We are currently setting up the tools of trade – someone once said that to cut a tree, you would rather spend your time sharpening the axe. Another one said, to ascend the heights of a mountain, you must first master its valleys…
Kindly allow us a few more weeks, to fully settle. We will not be silent, a lot will still be happening and you will be seeing it right here – but after that we will be inviting you to interact with us directly.
We will endeavour work in a an acceptable time frame, but always remember we are attempting to reform a system and sometimes its weight may show on us, and that’s why we ask for the space to overturn the trailer of networks that do not easily embrace change. It will happen, and it is already happening.
That is our plea to you. On the other hand, our appeal remains that you keep emailing your ideas to pscu@statehousekenya.go.ke and copy pscu@yahoo.com and in the subject line, please indicate the broad topic, be it Diaspora, New Media or Digital.
To get listed on our database, email your contacts and skills to the email -pscubloggers@gmail.com. I know the yahoo and gmail accounts have caught your eye and you may ask why and how – bear with us, it will not be long to change this either.
“Therefore,” dear Friends, Like Paul wrote in the scripture in 1 Corinthians 9:26 “I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air.”
In conclusion, I have to agree with the view that, “as long as the constitution of our Nation is not amended, then we will have to dream the largest dreams, while fully aware that the only dreams that count are the ones we have when awake” – after all we will need to put actions into our dreams, for dreams without actions are nightmares…
So friends lets rise from the slumber of our complaints, critic on personalities and dream the right dreams – those that can transform our nation and provide a comfortable stage for us and a joyous, simplicity of life – while providing a coloured platform for the generation after us.
God Bless You.
Regards,
Dennis Itumbi
Ladies and gentlemen, last Thursday I was at Santa Fe to see just how they throw down a Thursday night party and boy was I impressed! The party dubbed, “Tap-Out Thursday”. And trust me when I say that they are set to make you tap out! I know the entire Ghafla team did!
So I hit the spot for a chill night of low velocity drinking with my oboys Chege and Kone and we started a night of what we thought would be a chill party. But boy were we ever so wrong!
From the get go, the DJ had it in for us! He kept playing nothing but the best of local and international jams that kept us on our feet. Then the prices! Oooh la la the prices! A bottle of vodka here is 2,500 and boy is the service that comes along with it worth it!
Those were the first two errors I made. Then there was the fact that I had not taken into account the clientele. There were no ratchet people here, just fun loving young folk looking to have a good time. I mingled with the ladies and I mingled some more! what an awesome crowd!
Santa Fe are throwing in an extra-long happy hour for those who come early. Thursday night, from 5pm to 9pm(yes, that’s right! 4 WHOLE HOURS!) you’ll get 6 of ANY of our local beers for ONLY 1000/ That works out to about 160 bob per drink. Sounds like an absolutely amazing deal to me.
For those who prefer ‘makali,’ you can get a 750ml bottle of vodka and 4 Redbulls for JUST 3500/=. The value here is undeniable.
If a bottle is a bit too much for you on a Thursday night, well how about some shots? Shots served at Santa Fe tomorrow start at 150 bob, so bring your friends and girlfriends to enjoy a fantastic night out at Kenya’s very first Tap Out Thursdays. See you there…
Ladies and gentlemen, I am excited to announce the premiere of one of the hottest movies out this year in the next 4 days! And the movie I am talking about is World War Z. the sci-fi zombie flick starring Brad Pitt.
and you know that the best place to catch it will be at starflix, the only place where you can catch a movie at 400/- at either Nakumatt Prestige or Village Market. And the best thing about catching a flick at any Starflix branch is the fact that it is an entire experience.
from the awesome and friendly staff to the stellar service with a smile to the prices, Starflix will give you your money’s worth and treat you like clients are meant to be treated.
So come on down to any Starflix branch in the next four days and catch the worldwide premiere of World War Z!
The word Socialite was a relatively new term in Kenya before Huddah and Vera owned it.
Wikipedia describes a socialite as ‘someone who participates in social activities and spends a significant amount of time entertaining and being entertained at fashionable events attended by others of similar standing’
The term socialite seems to have a negative connotation in Kenya with names like ‘glorified wh**re’ being thrown around!Huddah BBA rep 2013 has made her feelings known on her twitter page about the label that has been used very candidly on her.
You heard it from the horse’s mouth,i wonder who be next in line to reject the label!
I have to admit am a sucker for fashion,the fashion shows ,the cat fights,the fabrics.If i had not failed so badly in my Home Science sewing classes I probably would have been the next Vera Wang.Enough about me lets get down to business.
There was a recent fashion show that went down at Panari, on the ice and glamorous is too little a word to describe it.Check out some of the photos!
One of the designs
A model prepares to hit the runway
One of the fashion designers with his goth models
A few models on the runway!
Most wordsmiths’ work stop in the newsroom, but not so for one Charles Kevin Kamau. The acclaimed scribbler has gone out of his way to give back to the society.
Kamau better known as CKK runs an online inspirational magazine and recently talked to Citizen TV’s Kirigo Ng’arua on Thursday led fellow medical students from Pwani University to treat the school going community in Kilifi County off jiggers.
CKK, who is also a member of the Rotary Club of Kilifi – the main organizers of the event, and the Pwani University students were able to attend to over 600 jigger infested kids on that day. Over 36,000 pairs of shoes were also distributed on that day courtesy of TOMS shoes in US and Kenya Red Cross – Kilifi Branch.
Over 15,000 kindergarten & primary school going kids thronged the Matsangoni Primary School grounds to benefit from the over 36,000 pairs of shoes to be distributed thanks to Kenya Red Cross Society and TOMS Shoes and those with jigger infestation received free treatment from Pwani University medical students.
Take a look;
CKK leading Pwani University students in demonstrating jiggers treatment and prevention
One of the kids with jigger infestation
Part of the shoes
A section of the kids who attended the event
Rufftone through his record label, Lampstand Records is back with something different; a reggae track titled, “I Will Survive”. The track is a celebration of God’s plan for each of us and an acknowledgement of the fact that God never gives us more than we can handle.
A truly potent message for anyone going through any kind of struggle that they can make neither heads or tails of. The track instrumentals are awesome reggae beats and Rufftone seems at home on this one. The video however is what I think is a video game being played… Hmmm… Just spoke to Rufftone. the actual video is still being shot and will be up. That was just a visual bonus rather than putting up the still pictures most artists use.
Anyway, without further ado, I present to you;
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I couldn’t believe it when I came across a picture from a while back of Tanzania’s Big Brother Africa representative Feza chilling with Rick Ross! I was stunned actually. Who knew the lass was actually something of a big deal?
Any way, check out the picture of her chilling with Ricky Ross before his performance in Tanzania:
And speaking of the lass, it’s about that time when Kenyans stand with Tanzania in solidarity and vote to keep Feza in the Big Brother house but that’s another story for another day!
After former Miss Kenya Rachel Marete released a Ksh1M video, and Juliet Achieng went into the music studio, another model turned singer has released a sexy video with her model friends.
Music’s new kid on the block, Ms Koo has released a music video for her single, Come Get Down, featuring Marc Brunnel. And for her debut track, she really gave it her all that’s why the result is just mind-blowing!
The song’s catchy chorus describes it all; ‘if you want some, better come get down.’ It’s about celebrating and expressing yourself. Produced by DJ Hitch and DJ Lu Senz for Jus Beef Music, the song is inspired by Afro Caribbean style.
Marc is an international dancehall artist based in Nairobi, Kenya. His style can be compared to artists such as Beenie Man and Sean Paul. On her part, Ms Koo is a singer/ rapper/ model/ skater from Nairobi.
Take a look at this Ricky Bekko-directed video;
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The recent incident of a body being found outside Rafikiz has me shook! And if you have common sense, you will be scared as well! How does a night of merriment turn into a tragic event that cuts short a man’s life while he is still in the prime of it?
But there are simple rules that you can adhere to when you go out that should keep you safe and sound… Or at least keep you relatively safe. But just what are those rules? Well, Uncle Chim Tuna has 5 simple rules you need to learn:
#1. Never leave your drinks unattended!
Never leave your table and leave your drinks unattended. I don’t care how sloshed you are, how urgent that phone call is or how much you want to dance to your favourite song. This is the golden rule of clubbing! Adhere to this and I guarantee you a safe night out without having to wake up in a hospital or worse, being a sad tale on Ghafla!
#2. Always go out with a friend
I know this is a tricky one given the frightening statistics that most rape victims were preyed upon by their friends but trust me on this. Always go out with someone who has your back! Your friend will watch over your drinks when you leave the table and will help get that creepy guy carrying you out of the club (when you get sloshed) away from you.
#3. Always have the number of a cab guy
I have the phone number of a cab guy I always use when things get blurred. I trust him because he always returns anything I leave in his cab. Create a work relationship with a cabbie and stick to him. That way you know that even when you pass out, you will at least get home in one piece!
#4. Don’t engage in fights
I broke this rule. But from my point of view, a lady isn’t a gender, it’s character. Swing at me like a man and I will respond to you like you are a man. And here is the universe’s joke: bouncers will always assume the man is wrong. My advice to you, just don’t. Even if the heifers attacking you are ratchet enough to keep swinging, just don’t. The bouncers will pounce on you! Captain save a *female canine* and all that!
And ladies, a true lady doesn’t engage in fights. Ratchet girls, wait, you can’t party where I party… Except at Okolea!
#5. Don’t get sloppy drunk
I broke this rule on Saturday. I got wasted to the point that I couldn’t defend myself nor think straight. Never get sloppy drunk. This is something that puts you in situations that won’t end well!