It’s now pretty much true that everyone has a doppelganger out there and the people in the limelight are no exception! We’ve spotted some spooky similarities amongst NTV journalists. These two guys are so similar that you might think you are seeing double.
NTV’s Enock Sikolia and Ken Wariahe look so alike it’s difficult to tell the difference between them so much so that Sikolia describes Ken as ‘My twin brother in the newsroom’. Take a look and prepare to do a double take;
Enock & Ken
In four days, we will know which beauty queen will represent Nairobi.
The Face of Nairobi is a beauty pageant aimed at nurturing budding beauties and also building the brains of models in the county. It also targets mentoring models not only into beauty queens but also into role-models who impact the society positively.
Therefore, the competition aims at unveiling a goodwill ambassador who will spearhead a humanitarian cause for a year. Hence, the cause of the project this year is to fight and create awareness about breast cancer in the society.
The Face of Nairobi beauty pageant conducted an audition on 26th August 2013 where 39 contestants were shortlisted. The 39 contestants were subjected to an online voting that would later trim down the number to 12 finalists. A series of interactive events have been scheduled since then to take place before the gala night.
The final showdown will take place on the 30th of November 2013 at the Pride Inn Centre, Westlands. Tickets to the event are available online at www.missnairobi.com for Kshs. 1,500 and Kshs. 2,500 VIP, inclusive of food.
Having been organised by veteran entertainment moguls, The Face of Nairobi gala night will be star-studded and celeb chromed not forgetting the wonderful audience that will be present. This event is set to be graced by some of the top entertainment and media personalities in Kenya thereby elevating the status of the event.
Performing at the gala event will be Wendy Kimani and Wyre the Love Child as Pinky Ghelani emcees with DJ Pierra Makena providing additional entertainment.
You know Mkamzee Mwatela from Mali, an electrifying show that focuses on the torrid relationship of a family united by blood but divided by money.Well, Miss Mwatela will be on your screen once again every Monday in ‘Stay’ for your viewing pleasure.
Stay is a Kenyan TV Series touches on the cultural differences surrounding interracial dating. It revolves around the life of Nubia (played by Mkamzee Mwatela) who, against all odds, must make her relationship work with Shane (played by Jason Corder). But will it?
We have Nico (played by Gerald Langiri), who is Shane’s loyal driver and confidant, at least up until Shane’s mother (played by Carol Dunlop) arrives unexpectedly in Kenya to visit Shane. And she has come with her own marriage plans and the wife she wants for his son. To her surprise, Shane is already dating and is dating a black woman.
The schemes, plans and comical drama that unfolds next to try and break Nubia and Shane’s relationship are nothing short of eyeball-gluing as you will be hooked to your TV.
Will their relationship survive with their different backgrounds and culture? Will love prevail?
The series premiered on KTN Kenya starting Monday the 25th of Nov at 10pm and will be showing every Monday at the same time
Info Courtesy Of Gerald Langiri
There are some individuals who want fame at all costs. Sometimes however, the costs is far greater than they had ever imagined and they then want out. Last week, Ghafla’s Jeff Omondi brought to light the issues of an insipid individual attempting to clear the air about the alleged admission that he is a faithful follower of Lucifer.
The lad has since caught flack from all directions and he is now tired of the unwanted attention. The lad is now coming out to attempt to clear his name. This is what he had to say about the matter:
“please clear up this controversial about me worshipping devil….I Belive in God. and send my apology ..
am sorry my family,my brothers and sisters
and my fans…..for the latest controversial
about me…that’s what is called internet
bullying. but soon I will make up things
right…I believe in God…devil worshipping I can’t and I will never ….am sorry grandma…grandpa my producer Alfizo and my talent management kanda and maxton production …
with my Afro souls team.
thanks ghalfa for understanding .”
But the question remains, do you believe him?
Bridgette Shighadi is known for her role as the beautiful woman behind by Nick Mutuma’s side.
But the girl is not just sitting pretty riding on her man’s fame but she is an active model and not forgetting a good one at that .She also has her own clothing label that boasts of the coolest most authentic tees in the 254.
Miss B took her modeling career a notch higher and is the most outstanding face in the Coca-Cola advert dubbed Celebrating 50 Years of Kenya.Hmm it seems that Nick is not the only one bringing home the big bucks!
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Our Social Media guru Chege Miati has come across a picture of Citizen TV’s Johnson Sakaja and Bernard Ndong while tenderly trawling the internet for his usual uhm… Shall we say “adult oriented” entertainment? And I have stepped forth, in my rather brave manner to share them with you.
And in the picture you notice that the pair of them were in Lenana school and apparently, Bernard Ndong, the Citizen TV sports journalist, is the lad second from the left. Sakaja is the second from right.
Check the lads out below:
Talk about being old foggies! These lads were in form two and three respectively back in 2002. I was but a std 8 candidate.
Kenyans will finally get a chance to see the works of Wangechi Mutu, the celebrated contemporary artiste.
Her work will be featured among other artists’ works at the #KwaniAt10 Book Party which takes place this Friday, 29th November at The Marshall’s Warehouse on Loita Street.
Wangechi Mutu was born in 1972 in Nairobi where she attended Loreto Convent Msongari between 1978 and 1989. Mutu has studied in a variety of schools including United World College of the Atlantic, The New School, Parsons School of Art & Design, Cooper Union and Yale University.
As one of the most outstanding African artists, she has managed to showcase her work in solo and group exhibitions at some of the world’s most important art galleries and museums including Ill Capricorno (Venice), Gladstone Gallery (New York), Wiels Contemporary Museum (Brussels), Museum of Contemporary Art (San Diego), Susanne Vielmetter Gallery (Los Angeles), The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Sompo Japan Museum of Art (Tokyo) among others.
She recently appeared in Jay Z’s Picasso Baby video which was shot at The New York Gallery. She now lives and works in New York but her work will be open for viewing by the Kenyan public when it is exhibited at the event this Friday. Her work will be curated by Mbithi Masya, graphic designer, video director and member of art collective, Just A Band.
Entrance is Kshs. 400 at the door but for Kshs. 1,000 in advance, you get a copy of either Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor’s Dust or Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah, who will both be present at the event. Buy advance tickets here.
He is the pioneer of contemporary Gospel music in Kenya. Having been brought up in a very humble background, Roy Smith Mwatia better known as Rufftone has risen to become one of the biggest and richest artists in Kenya.
At 34 years, Ruff is approximately 35 million and his possessions include;
Ruff earned his first million with an NGO after his company, LampStand Records was contracted to manage an event. The most he’s earned in one day alone is 4 milli and the most he’s lost is 1.2 milli after he blindly invested in a shady pyramid scheme.
A staunch Christian, Ruff says the best thing about having money is the freedom it accords you. he goes ahead to quote the Holy book, “The Bible says money answers all things but at the same time it’s the root of evil,” adding, “Money is good is good as long as you master it.”
Here’s the interview on Young Rich;
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Robert Alai and I actually have one thing in common: we speak from the heart. I will never begrudge Robert Alai that. However, this time he chose to poke fun at someone who knew just how to respond, in a civil classy manner.
Earlier today, a picture begun trending that was actually a print screen image of a tweet Robert Alai had sent out in which he attacked Eric Wainaina for looking like a domestic worker. One would have expected Eric Wainaina to catch all sorts of emotions like Ash chasing Pokemon.
But the artist was calm and collected about everything and his response was just the type to shut any critic up. His response spoke volumes about the type of man he is: classy. Where one would have expected the TPF headmaster to be crass, he wasn’t. Clearly a role model the TPF contestants can look up to.
This is what I am talking about:
Talk about a classy response!
Robert Alai and I actually have one thing in common: we speak from the heart. I will never begrudge Robert Alai that. However, this time he chose to poke fun at someone who knew just how to respond, in a civil classy manner.
Earlier today, a picture begun trending that was actually a print screen image of a tweet Robert Alai had sent out in which he attacked Eric Wainaina for looking like a domestic worker. One would have expected Eric Wainaina to catch all sorts of emotions like Ash chasing Pokemon.
But the artist was calm and collected about everything and his response was just the type to shut any critic up. His response spoke volumes about the type of man he is: classy. Where one would have expected the TPF headmaster to be crass, he wasn’t. Clearly a role model the TPF contestants can look up to.
This is what I am talking about:
Talk about a classy response!
With less than a week to go, it’s about time you knew where to get tickets to the upcoming Performers Knowledge Talk.
Performers Knowledge Talk is an inspirational, motivational and knowledge-based event taking place on 30th November, 2013 between 1.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. at Nairobi Cinema.
Tickets to this life-changing event will be Kshs. 500 in advance and Kshs. 800 at the gate. Here are the places you can get advance tickets:
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Kassanga Music Store (Moi Avenue)
Kassanga Music Store (Gill House, Tom Mboya Street/Gedi Street)
Wakestar Book Store (Rehani House, Koinange Street)
The event promises inspiring speakers including Mobile Decisioning CEO Julian Kyula, The Greatness Clinic CEO Felix Onyango and Quest Group Consulting CEO Peter Ashira. The event will be hosted by Citizen TV presenter Johnson Mwakazi.
Huddah Monroe is one of the most comely lasses I have ever met. And the lass represented Kenya at Big Brother Africa for all of a week this year. She is also currently embroiled in a tweef with Prezzo calling the chap out for being broke -claims I cannot admit to believing.
The lass is currently in Bangkok enjoying the best the Asian city has to offer. And the best part about that is that thanks to her camera we can also get to experience Thailand a little -even if just glimpses. All these images are courtesy of Huddah Monroe herself.
Jolene who is portrayed by Jacqueline Mwangi is one of the main characters in popular TV show Tahidi high. She is depicted as smart but can also be very cruel and manipulative when dealing with fellow students especially if they are in her way or do not do things here way.
Jolene is viewed as an advanced version of former Tahidi High student and mean girl ,Shish who was played by the very talented Shirleen Wangare.
Away from the screen Miss Jacqueline seems quite fun and not forgetting sexy.Have a look
Bridgette Shighadi is one of the few women I have ever seen make Baba Ghafla drool. He says he has high standards, I say he is a closeted stalker. Bridgette Shighadi is a model. That alone tells you she is hot. But in a photo she recently posted on instagram, she is looking more than just hot.
She is looking sensual. She recently posted a picture of of herself showing off her tan -yeah, “tan” and I want to share it with you. Why? Well, because misery loves company and I was considerably miserable after seeing Mutuma’s muse looking delightfully delectable.
Check out the lovely lass looking sexier than any of you (except Nick Mutuma) has ever seen the lass looking:
Bridgette Shighadi is one of the few women I have ever seen make Baba Ghafla drool. He says he has high standards, I say he is a closeted stalker. Bridgette Shighadi is a model. That alone tells you she is hot. But in a photo she recently posted on instagram, she is looking more than just hot.
She is looking sensual. She recently posted a picture of of herself showing off her tan -yeah, “tan” and I want to share it with you. Why? Well, because misery loves company and I was considerably miserable after seeing Mutuma’s muse looking delightfully delectable.
Check out the lovely lass looking sexier than any of you (except Nick Mutuma) has ever seen the lass looking:
David Correy, the voice behind the global anthem for Coca-Cola’s 2014 FIFA World Cup Campaign is set to arrive in the country on Tuesday night for a series of activities around the Trophy Tour.
The Brazilian star, who also doubles up as Coca-Cola’s music ambassador for the 2014 World Cup, will perform the anthem titled “The World is Ours” at both the presidential reception at Coca-Cola offices on Wednesday 27th, as well as the consumer viewing event at KICC on Thursday 28th.
Correy’s huge following and humble background has been seen as an inspiration to many. “I grew up with Coca-Cola in the house and somehow it feels my destiny that I am working with them,” he said. “It is an amazing honor and I feel completely connected to what it stands for. I’ve achieved two dreams in my life so far; reuniting with my mother and getting a record deal with Coca-Cola.”
This is not the first time Coca-Cola has used the FIFA World Cup to bring an up-and-coming artist to the global stage. A remix of K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag” was used as the brand’s anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The Somali rapper collaborated with international artists to record 30 multilingual versions of the song, which topped the iTunes charts in 18 countries and sold more than 2.5million downloads worldwide. Correy is also set to collaborate with various artists on local versions of the 2014 anthem featuring different languages and sounds.
The singer will be in Kenya for three days and will leave on Friday 29th November 2014 when he will accompany the trophy to Tanzania.
Here’s “The World is Ours,” performed by singer David Correy and Brazilian percussion troupe, Monobloco;
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The name of the show is House of Lungula. The name of the game is comedy. The stars are all big names in Kenya’s entertainment scene -speaking strictly matters actors however. And the show premiered last week to a sold out house thanks in no small part to the hype Ghafla built around the show.
Modest Molly is on her day off. But I digress. So back to the matter at hand. The show features a scene in which Ian Mbugua, ever the ladies man, gets a strip tease for the thespian. Who wouldn’t want to see Sarah Hassan perform a titillating teasing dance?
No takers? Aye then ensure you get to watch House of Lungula. And remember, pirating kills more than just the entertainment industry, it kills by taking lives. Piracy funds terrorist cells run by al Shabaab.
Gerald Langiri was tagged in a photo.
The name of the show is House of Lungula. The name of the game is comedy. The stars are all big names in Kenya’s entertainment scene -speaking strictly matters actors however. And the show premiered last week to a sold out house thanks in no small part to the hype Ghafla built around the show.
Modest Molly is on her day off. But I digress. So back to the matter at hand. The show features a scene in which Ian Mbugua, ever the ladies man, gets a strip tease for the thespian. Who wouldn’t want to see Sarah Hassan perform a titillating teasing dance?
No takers? Aye then ensure you get to watch House of Lungula. And remember, pirating kills more than just the entertainment industry, it kills by taking lives. Piracy funds terrorist cells run by al Shabaab.
Gerald Langiri was tagged in a photo.
Jah’key Malle’s Reggae Sundowna paves way for DJ Henry’s Techno & Rock Nite.
DJ Henry’s flexibility sees him mix different genres at Club Legend. They range from hip hop, reggae, R&B and ragga. Tonight at the Club Legend on Baricho Road, he demonstrates that flexibility when he mixes the best of techno and rock.
Club Legend is situated on Baricho Road, off Uhuru Highway. The party starts at 7.00 p.m. and goes on till late. Come out and enjoy great music, free internet, great food, happy and offers on beers.
It’s probably the biggest song in the country right now and even you haven’t listened to it, you need to get out from under that rock you’ve been living under very fast! Anyhow for the sake of those who live in their dark cocoons and only come out for special occasions, Kamba music maestro, Ken wa Maria, is currently riding high on a song he released more than a year ago.
Dubbed, “Fundamentals”, the song has a catchy tune and naturally grows on you aside from the fact that you get used to it from listening to it a couple times. Ken wa Maria spices it up (I’m not sure whether it’s intentionally or subconsciously) with his Kamba-influenced pronunciation, “fundamentos”/ “fundamendos”/ “fundamendals” (depending on how good your listening is).
Nonetheless, Kenyans on Twitter saw a loophole to do what they do best: troll. And trolling they did with both hilarious memes and tweets. Take a look;
@ibara_agnes: No one is allowed to use ‘fundamentals’ in a serious sentence thanks to Ken wa Maria
@masaku_ : Alfred Mutua talked about the launch of F1 in ukambani. I think he was talking about Fundamentals.
@Voice_Roy: These are your things, these are your Funda medals ~ MC at a donkey race.
@TBungus:
@masaku_ :
Here’s “Fundamentals”;
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It’s probably the biggest song in the country right now and even you haven’t listened to it, you need to get out from under that rock you’ve been living under very fast! Anyhow for the sake of those who live in their dark cocoons and only come out for special occasions, Kamba music maestro, Ken wa Maria, is currently riding high on a song he released more than a year ago.
Dubbed, “Fundamentals”, the song has a catchy tune and naturally grows on you aside from the fact that you get used to it from listening to it a couple times. Ken wa Maria spices it up (I’m not sure whether it’s intentionally or subconsciously) with his Kamba-influenced pronunciation, “fundamentos”/ “fundamendos”/ “fundamendals” (depending on how good your listening is).
Nonetheless, Kenyans on Twitter saw a loophole to do what they do best: troll. And trolling they did with both hilarious memes and tweets. Take a look;
@ibara_agnes: No one is allowed to use ‘fundamentals’ in a serious sentence thanks to Ken wa Maria
@masaku_ : Alfred Mutua talked about the launch of F1 in ukambani. I think he was talking about Fundamentals.
@Voice_Roy: These are your things, these are your Funda medals ~ MC at a donkey race.
@TBungus:
@masaku_ :
Here’s “Fundamentals”;
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You know him as the guy unafraid of ruffling feathers, he saunters where angels fear to tread and he could be on your screens too! It seems that international TV Network is scouting the young lad for a new show.
This is what the rabble rouser had to say:
Last week Thursday, I spent my afternoon in Hurlingham. I was holed up in a meeting with some people from Aljazeera International T.V Network.After reading my updates for many months now, they approached me with the idea of starting a Television show featuring the stories I feature on this wall.We sat for over four hours. Brainstorming. And deliberating.
We thought of naming the show I AM A SURVIVOR. It will be a talk show, featuring the stories of Kenyans, the stories of poor widows, struggling mothers, orphans, people seeking justice, medical help or counseling.
We decided to use the TV show to help Kenyans find justice, to help raise funds for terminally ill Kenyans, to help restore the hope of the poor and weak, to shine a light on Kenyan heroes. And to install hope,faith and encouragement in the hearts and souls of Kenyans.
And I am so excited!May God see us through.We will start recording in a few weeks’ time. And I want You to be part of t
Yesterday you were brought to speed with the news that Noni Gathoni will no longer be hosting your number one bridal show on TV, The Wedding Show, and her position taken by the delightful Sarah Hassan. Meanwhile, Noni is just settling in at her new work place at the ‘Twin Towers’ – NTV.
However, that seems not to have deterred her eligibility for the “Next Big Host”, a competition run by One FM in conjunction with Spielworks Media in which the overall winner will be DNG’s co-host on One Breakfast. This morning, Spielworks has released the list of the deserving top 15 finalists and Noni is among them.
If she gets on One FM, she’ll be known as Noni G. Why should you vote for her? She brags that she’s bubbly, fun and full of personality and all she needs is a mic! She even dares DNG asserting that no one can take him on than she can.
Here’s her promo;
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Now go ahead and vote for her to be your next big radio presenter.
Nancie Mwai, famed for her fashion blog Fashion Notebook recently joined the list of Kenyans receiving recognition internationally. The famed blogger made the list on the USA based Lucky Magazine’s world top 13 fashion bloggers around the world.
Today Nacie Mwai is making news for a different reason; the blogger extraordinaire has achieved the greatest feat a woman can achieve, bringing forth new life. The obviously thrilled mother to be had this to say :
‘I’m currently 21 weeks and this is the reason I haven’t blogged in a while. Wanted to get to 20 weeks before I could share the amazing news online. I’m going to be a mom. I’m excited. You’ll see more pregnant posts on the blog in the coming weeks.’
Tonight Arfa Lounge brings you Karaoke Nite.
The IMAX Karaoke Nite is hosted by Christine from 7.00 p.m. There will be free movie tickets courtesy of IMAX Kenya up for grabs. Find out how you can be the luck winner and bring your friends along.
In conjunction with Soul Mastaz Entertainment, the IMAX Karaoke Nite is held at the uniquely set Arfa Lounge. Combining the coziness and ambiance of a classic minitheatre and hospitable bar, the lounge offers special rates on private gatherings, birthday parties, corporate events and much more.
The ticket discount next door, at IMAX, is still on. Look at the schedule and prices below:
7:00 AM Thor 2 3D 200Ksh
9:20 AM Hunger Games 2D 200Ksh
12:05 PM Thor 2 3D 500Ksh
2:25 PM Hunger Games 2D Adults 800Ksh/Students 500Ksh
5:10 PM Gravity 3DAdults 800Ksh/Students 500Ksh
8:00 PM Hunger Games 2D Adults 800Ksh/Students 500Ksh
10:45 PM Thor 2 3D 500Ksh
1:00 AM Hunger Games 2D 400Ksh
The Maasai Mara Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place between 6th and 8th December at The Fig Tree Camp in the Maasai Mara.
It’s a great holiday for adults and kids alike, with many fun activities for all over the three days. Check out the program of the event below.
Thursday, 5th December – Pilot briefing and familiarization.
Day 1 – Friday, 6th Dec
Karibu night at Fig Tree Camp
Bush Dinner/Sundowner
Game Walk
Dances to showcase Kenya’s diversity
Day 2 – Saturday, 7thDec
Balloon Inflation
Mass ascension/Balloon safaris
Landing
Champagne breakfast
Game drive and photography
Corporate team building
Bush Carnival
Handcraft market
Children Park/Swimming
Evening
Balloon glow/illumination
Bull Roast-Maasai Style
Cocktail Bar
Shaken & Stirred Cocktails from different countries
Photo show & voting (people vote for the photos you take from the air and on land displayed on huge screen-prizes to be won)
Conservation music show
There are different packages for those who want to attend the three-day event:
Platinum: Kshs. 48,500
Gold: Kshs. 35,000
Silver: Kshs. 18,000
Spectator & Carnival Participation: Kshs. 2,000
Tickets can be found in all Nakumatt outlets around the country. Part of the proceeds from this event will go into anti-poaching and conservation campaigns.
Kenyan TV star, Lupita Nyong’o, continues with her ‘onslaught’ on Hollywood as she rubbed shoulders with the biggest names in world’s number one home of movies. During a roundtable organized by The Hollywood Reporter (THR) magazine, the 30 year old had a chance to engage with Amy Adams, Emma Thompson, Julia Roberts, Octavia Spencer and Oprah Winfrey.
THR admits that it had a hard time trying to bring together the 6 performers since Lupita, Emma and Amy have been juggling back-to-back movies besides the challenge of getting enough time with the actresses to include an hour-long conversation, the requisite grooming, behind-the-scenes video and an elaborate photo shoot.
But the shoot was finally successful and the 6 stars will grace the Dec 6. issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Here are the behind the scenes of THR’s actress roundtable;
Lupita could not hide her joy about hanging out with Oprah and she let it known.
“I grew up in Kenya, and a lot of our programming was from all over the world, and we didn’t see ourselves onscreen. It was very rare that you’d see people that look like me. And there was Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah and everything. It’s so meaningful to be sitting here beside you,” said 12 Years a Slave actress.
Photos|THR
Kenyan TV star, Lupita Nyong’o, continues with her ‘onslaught’ on Hollywood as she rubbed shoulders with the biggest names in world’s number one home of movies. During a roundtable organized by The Hollywood Reporter (THR) magazine, the 30 year old had a chance to engage with Amy Adams, Emma Thompson, Julia Roberts, Octavia Spencer and Oprah Winfrey.
THR admits that it had a hard time trying to bring together the 6 performers since Lupita, Emma and Amy have been juggling back-to-back movies besides the challenge of getting enough time with the actresses to include an hour-long conversation, the requisite grooming, behind-the-scenes video and an elaborate photo shoot.
But the shoot was finally successful and the 6 stars will grace the Dec 6. issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Here are the behind the scenes of THR’s actress roundtable;
Lupita could not hide her joy about hanging out with Oprah and she let it known.
“I grew up in Kenya, and a lot of our programming was from all over the world, and we didn’t see ourselves onscreen. It was very rare that you’d see people that look like me. And there was Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah and everything. It’s so meaningful to be sitting here beside you,” said 12 Years a Slave actress.
Photos|THR
Creme De La Creme and his Epic Nation Apparel Group unveiled their official brand new logo earlier this year with much fanfare and excitement.The Epic Nation Apparel has been doing very well in the country and overseas with even celebrities rocking the apparel but someone wants to rain on their parade.
Graphic Designer Roy Smith through logothief.com is accusing the street wear brand of pinching the logo from his Logo pond portfolio. The said logo was published 2 years before the Epic Nation apparel group unveiled their new logo:
Roy’s Logo Pond
‘I have asked Epic Nation repeatedly to remove my logo from their site. Unbelievably, they asked me to show written proof of copyright!’ Roy cried
To make the logo seem a little different from Roy’s logo, Epic National Apparel allegedly redrew the forms of Roy’s EZ logo and rotate it to create their logo.
photo courtesy of logothief.com
It may seem that the street wear clothing line might have stolen the logo but then again, this is what might have happened: A graphic designer made the logo as a concept for a client, EZ, who refused to take it or picked another concept.
The designer believes in his concept and doesn’t want it to go to waste, so he puts it in his portfolio titling it as EZ Logo Concept. Later, Epic Nation comes along, likes the concept and buys it from the designer.
The designer doesn’t go back to his portfolio to remove ‘EZ Logo Concept.’ The Internet doesn’t forget. Someone else comes along and figures that the concept might have been stolen.
Creme De La Creme and his Epic Nation Apparel Group unveiled their official brand new logo earlier this year with much fanfare and excitement.The Epic Nation Apparel has been doing very well in the country and overseas with even celebrities rocking the apparel but someone wants to rain on their parade.
Graphic Designer Roy Smith through logothief.com is accusing the street wear brand of pinching the logo from his Logo pond portfolio. The said logo was published 2 years before the Epic Nation apparel group unveiled their new logo:
Roy’s Logo Pond
‘I have asked Epic Nation repeatedly to remove my logo from their site. Unbelievably, they asked me to show written proof of copyright!’ Roy cried
To make the logo seem a little different from Roy’s logo, Epic National Apparel allegedly redrew the forms of Roy’s EZ logo and rotate it to create their logo.
photo courtesy of logothief.com
It may seem that the street wear clothing line might have stolen the logo but then again, this is what might have happened: A graphic designer made the logo as a concept for a client, EZ, who refused to take it or picked another concept.
The designer believes in his concept and doesn’t want it to go to waste, so he puts it in his portfolio titling it as EZ Logo Concept. Later, Epic Nation comes along, likes the concept and buys it from the designer.
The designer doesn’t go back to his portfolio to remove ‘EZ Logo Concept.’ The Internet doesn’t forget. Someone else comes along and figures that the concept might have been stolen.
Strategic communications provider, Gina Din Group was feted as the best PR firm in the country during the 2013 Public Relation Society of Kenya (PRSK) annual awards held in Nairobi.
Gina Din scooped the overall award in the PR campaign of the year category. It bagged four other awards in the eight entries, emerging as the most feted PR firm in Kenya.
“We are excited at this awards that signify the efforts placed in doing our best for our clients. As an agency we take excellence as a critical part of our service offering especially coming in the wake of our recent rebanding. ” said Eddie Ndegwa, CEO, Gina Din Group.
Gina Din Group made six entries into the annual awards cutting across various sectors.
The street dance dubbed Orange Beat Ya Street won in the Technology category while the Chagua Peace campaign that championed for peace during the March General Elections in March won the Public Sector Campaign category. The group bagged the PR event of the year award following the successful rebranding. The group through Angela Bor won in the student category.
These awards come hot on heels of the recent rebrand that saw the formation of Gina Din Group through a partnership between Gina Din Corporate Communications and Imagine IMC, providing the market with a wide range of integrated services in the expanding communication industry. The partnership saw it expand its regional footprint.
Gina Din Kariuki, Group Chair, Gina Din Group expressed the firm’s commitment to contributing to the growth of the industry.”Gina Din Group stands for excellence and we are keen on using our expertise and creativity to not only achieve client objectives but to also build the ever growing PR industry in Kenya and the East African region.”
Wow!What a cold morning hii baridi,inatetemesha kuliko Safaricom!
Anyhow these are the stories making headlines:
Sage has definitely been one of the standout performers of 2013. And she now joins the Sepetuka Music Festival.
Sage Chemutai is a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist. She gave up a promising opportunity to go study orchestra composition to pursue a career as a singer. She wound up working in Muthoni DQ’s band.
There she worked as a vocalist for sometime after which she was elevated to work the keyboards. Muthoni DQ encouraged her to change her name to Sage and encouraged her her to turn her evident talent into a career in the music industry.
The radiant star took a while to grow into her new name but she eventually made it to the East African charts, and has ever since only headed up. She now has her own band as she proceeds to make a name for herself in this industry.
The 2013 edition of Sepetuka takes place on Saturday, November 30th at The Carnivore grounds. With over 25 participating deejays from all over the world and various local artistes playing a variety of genres, this will certainly be a crowd-puller.
The event will feature a rich mixture of entertainment including dance arenas, live acts, new age lighting shows and an incredible atmosphere. With the line-up, you can see that there is something for everyone.
Ricky Na Marafiki will be at it again.
This time at An Evening of Afro Jazz, Readers Edition. The event takes place this Tuesday, 26th November at The Phoenix Players Theatre from 6.00 to 9.00 p.m.
In this edition, we celebrate some of the best poets and writers coupled up with some afro jazz tunes by Ricky na Marafiki.
Some of the artistes expected at the event include Jemedari Muziki, Prisca Ojwang and Sitawa Wafula. Come and sample good music and poems while you enjoy crisps courtesy of Urban Bites and stand a chance to win dinner for two at the Choma Zone on Mombasa Road.
Liddos is surely becoming the place to be every Wednesday.
The club treats patrons to their newly launched Red Wine Unplugged, which will continue to take place every Wednesday from 8.00 p.m. till dawn. At the event, customers get to enjoy discounts on selected wines and vodka throughout the night with special offers for groups.
The club has also introduced the Tasting Bar where clients are introduced and educated on drinks that they might not know about yet by a team of well-trained staff. The club also offers secure parking with diligent attendants, thorough security checks at the entrance, state of the art lighting and sound systems.
While saliva Vic is entertaining crickets with his segment on Hits FM, his colleague at the station’s sister, 1 FM is busy doing his bit to make Kenya a safer place for our sisters, our girlfriends and our friends. But I suppose we cannot all champion good causes. Some of us are relegated to taking about nothing anyone cares for. Check the ratings.
The reason I am getting on this tip aswell, is simply to reinforce what Chito is doing. i believe in keeping women safe. I believe that a society that can condone the violation of women is primitive. Kenya isn’t so we should all do what we can to protect our women.
Chito has played a recording earlier today afternoon exposing a rapist who on live air admits to raping a woman -his friend’s girlfriend no less who had passed out in his car. The lad and the boyfriend allegedly took the lass who was inibreated after guzzling “gauge” by the litres to his car to sleep it off.
The little wank then returned to his car at some point in the night and had his way with the lass. tune in and listen to 1FM for more information.
Fashion With A Difference is an annual fashion event with an aim to giving back to the community.
This year’s event celebrates Kenya’s 50 Years of Independence with the theme being ‘United Colours of Diversity.’ This year’s event takes place on 30th November Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge.
There is a variety of activities to be enjoyed at the event including:
Fashion Runway
Fashion & Arts Market Stalls
Live Entertainment
Kids Zone
Raffle Giveaways
Fashion With A Difference raises funds for a number of children’s charitable organizations in Kenya especially those that deal with, vulnerable, abandoned, neglected, orphaned, disabled and/or living on the streets that are particularly at risk of trafficking or exploitation.
Come out and experience fashion from talented emerging designers. The dress code is glitz and glam with colour fusion.
Out with the old, in with the new. Nonny Gathoni is gone -on to greener pastures on NTV. We at Ghafla wish her nothing but the best. That is a chapter done and dusted. but who is her replacement?
The thing about the wedding show is that it is such a force on it’s own that with or without the lady we had all come to associate with it leaves, the jaggernaut still moves on. and the brains behind the show sat down and decided to deliberate on who was going to be entrusted with being the face of the show.
They searched high, and they searched low. They sought out entertainment sages and finally came up with the lass they want to host the show: Sarah Hassan.
And here are pictures of the lass:
Images courtesy of dressupnation.blogspot and Africa Magic.
Angel Maggie, the controversial video vixen cum socialite and model was recently spotted by our keen paparazzi around and about town with Churchill Show’s Smart Joker. Our keen paparazzi spotted the lass and Smart joker and went to find out what that was about.
These are the pictures he came back with. Read on after the photos to find out what this was all about:
The pair were spotted at a video shoot for an upcoming Grand Pa Records artist, Sean Boy who was having his video shot by Ogopa DJs, one of the best music video directors and producers in the region.
The African Fashion Factory launch takes place on 30th November at the Galleria Shopping Mall (Main Atrium) on 30th November between from 10.00 a.m. and 11.00 p.m.
The African Fashion Factory is a prestigious music and fashion festival Featuring 10 regional fashion designers and 10 African accessory exhibitors.
Founded by Angela Ola, The AFF is a unique platform that promotes a fusion of culture and creativity to support the African community. The initiative’s objective is to create a contemporary feel for African runway shows for the Build Africa Foundation. There will also be live performances by various artistes, including the soulful Fena Gitu.
Below is a programme of events for the day:
10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. – Personalized Exhibition sales begin. Come treat yourself to complete retail therapy, with a wide variety of accessories, art and ready-to-wear pieces from regional retailers. Style consultations by AFF stylists.
7.00 p.m. – The official premier gala. Welcome cocktails courtesy of the AFF. Entertainment featuring the first live music perfomance and simultaneous runway showcase in East and Central Africa featuring Fena Gitu. Tantalizing steak Menu for V.I.P ticket Holders.
Showcasing designers include:
Jamilla Vera Swai (Tanzania)
AnneSophie Achera (Kenya)
Angela Ola (Kenya)
Okori Juliana (Uganda)
Joanne Gichanna (Kenya)
Plus five more to be announced
Come network and interact with the best the regional fashion industry has to offer.
Regular tickets to the event will go for Kshs. 3,500 in advance and Kshs. 4,000 at the gate. This comes with a cold cocktail and a place in the afterparty. VIP tickets will be sold at Kshs. 5,000, which comes with a cold and warm cocktail, a three-course ddinner from Mambo italia Restaurant and a VIP spot in the afterparty. Proceeds to go towards the AFF’s Build Africa Foundation. Tickets are now available at Panari, Galleria Mall and www.ticketsasa.com.
The African Fashion Factory is proudly sponsored by Galleria Shopping Mall, The Panari Hotel, Royal Hometown Limos & Events, Ruby Lounge and Panari Sky Centre. For more information, call 0725 993 341 or 0733 320 232, or email africanfashionfactory@gmail.com or African Fashion Factory on Facebook.
All star performers are set to illuminate the stage using the force of sound to send reverberations across Africa on what promises to be a memorable night. The Channel O Africa Music Video Awards take place on Saturday, 30 November at Walter Sisulu Square, in Kliptown Soweto – and will be broadcast LIVE across Africa on Channel O.
Under the choreographing genius of acclaimed dancer extraordinaire Somizi Mhlongo, leading the charge is Cassper Nyovest featuring Okmalumkooklat who have scored a massive hit this year with “Gusheshe” and will no doubt have the crowd on their feet at this year’s event. Nigerian hotshot Burna Boy will show how he “likes to party” with a performance that is set to confirm his standing as a rising artist while South Africa will be represented by the likes of The Soil, and Khuli Chana.
Kenyan Victoria Kimani and Zimbabwe’s Buffalo Souljah will also be causing a riot on stage with a strong performance. Add in Nigerian recording artist and songwriter, Wizkid, South African chart-topper AKA featuring Da L.E.S., KCee of “Limpopo” fame and Lizha James, and you have just about the hottest line-up of African talent of 2013. A highlight of the 10th Annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards will be a show-stopping performance by Mafikizolo as well as this year’s Special Recognition award recipients P Square!
This year’s event is being hosted by Nigerian superstar Naeto C and South African airwaves hotshot AKA.
This morning we reported that Tanzanian crooner, Mr. Blue, called out Gospel sensation, Willy Paul, for jacking a certain Bongo song. While the allegations of song-ripping may be just that; allegations, the Mr. Blue embroiled in this matter is a fake one who has been swindling promoters.
The phony Mr. Blue is a Kenyan who resides in BuruBuru and has been eluding the police for some time now after a warrant of arrest was issued against him. This afternoon, illustrious radio presenter ‘Mzazi’ Willy M Tuva, on his award-winning show, “Mambo Mseto”, reached out to the real Mr. Blue who confirmed that indeed the Kenyan Mr. Blue is an imposter.
An aggrieved Mr. Blue revealed that the guy using his name has defrauded many people of their hard-earned cash and most recently fleeced a popular promoter before going off the radar. The guy mostly uses Facebook account, Mrblue Micharazo, to communicate with unsuspecting fans and show promoters.
Mr. Blue reveals that he’s doesn’t have any social media account apart from Instagram.
“Siko Facebook, siko Twitter, siko sehemu yoyote….niko tu kwenye Instagram,” maintains Blue adding, “Sasa kuna mtu mmoja Mkenya…Mkenya…Mkenya yuko apo anatumia jina langu. Huyo jamaa ameongea na promoter mmoja akamwabia yeye ni Mr. Blue kwenye mtandao wakaanda show kasha akatumiwa pesa.”
He divulges that the promoter called him later complaining that he had conned him and that’s when Mr. Blue realized that there is a charlatan on the loose using his name to close deals.
To ward off any suspicion, the imposter has uploaded several photos of Mr. Blue on the Facebook page and even speaks the flowery Swahili.
Mr. Blue says he tried calling the culprit severally but his phone has always been off. However he found him recently and threatened him before the guy hang up and switched off his phone.
“Ni mtu ambaye nishamfungulia mashtaka na namtafuta mimi. Na najua anaishi Nairobi. Ashawatapeli watu akijifanya mimi,” laments Mr. Blue
When Tuva tried calling him on the number he’s been using (0718 528 226), it was switched off.
The last day of Kenya’s first ever annual creative arts festival will have something for the whole family.
The Sondeka Fest Family Fun Day will take place on 1st Dec at the GreenHouse on Ngong’ Road between 1.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m.
The event will feature musical performances by legendary songstress Mercy Myra, afro-fusion benga band Sarabi and the in-demand H_art the Band will close the show.
Sondeka Fest is a three-day creative arts festival which will take place at the GreenHouse, Ngong Road between 29th November and 1st December.
The event open to the public and will enable creative entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their goods and services, attract investment and develop new markets. It is also geared towards celebrating Kenya at 50, thus the theme “Kenya At 50 and Beyond”.
Prezzo has always been that guy. He is the one individual i have always known never to disappoint in as far as his fashion linguistics go; haute couture tongue twists. I recently did a piece in which I told all of Kenya about his fancy for designer shirts and it is time to talk about the day he stepped out in clothes worth 100,000+ Kenya shillings.
Aye, you read right niblings, Uncle Chim Tuna didn’t stutter and neither should you. Prezzo stepped out in clothes worth 139,809/- to be exact. How? Well, lets first take at look at the clothes themselves:
A similar styled shirt as the one Prezzo has on.
The Givenchy leather long sleeved t-shirt alone is worth a whopping damn near whimsical figure of 1,250USD! (105,916 KShs)
The 18K Versace Medusa belt is worth 400$! (33,893 bob)
Let’s not even discuss the gold Jesus piece necklace!
