Month: December 2013

Some of Kenya’s biggest artistes will perform tomorrow at the Tusker KPL Experience courtesy of Leo Holdings.

The artistes set to perform at the event include:

Nameless
John Junior
Kenrazy
Size 8
DJ Mo
DJ Marto Sibuor
MC: Anto NeoSoul

Nameless is known for his afro-pop fusions on tracks such as Sinzia, Coming Home and Deadly. Recent GrandPa signee Kenrazy is currently riding on the success of Hivyo Ndio Kunaendanga after establishing himself with the mega-hit, Tichi. Former pop artiste, now gospel singer Size 8 will share the stage with her new husband, gospel mixmaster, DJ Mo.

The Impala Grounds on Ngong’ Road will play host to the event this Saturday, 7th December at the Impala Grounds on Ngong’ Road from 2.00 p.m. till dawn. Entrance to the event is Kshs. 300 for ordinary tickets and Kshs. 1,000 for VIP tickets.

We rarely get to hear about local reggae artistes, but the Sawa Sawa Festival will cast a spotlight on them.

The second stage at the Sawa Sawa Festival will have a Reggae Hour where some of the biggest local reggae artistes will perform. The artistes include:

Baffu Chaffu
Black Omolo
Levysill
Meekie Humble
Huthead, Freeman
Jahises/Jahpillar

The 7th edition of the annual Sawa Sawa Festival will be held on 21st December at the Arboretum from noon to 6.00 p.m. Themed around #WeAreOne (Kenya @ 50), the festival will have an exclusive East African line up in order to embrace the togetherness spirit.

This year’s Festival is sponsored by HIVOS, DOEN, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Africa Music Festival Network, HOPE artists (USA), Classic 105 FM, Khewza Guest House, MOB Dj’s, Windsor Hotel & Golf Club and the Sarakasi Trust Hospital Project.

The last month of 2013 is here, and this time round, Emerald Events Management Limited brings Christmas to you early. We will be celebrating the birth of Jesus in style. Our theme is Christ is Born.

All round gospel music has always been our focus but this time round, we break it down to an afternoon of nothing but Christmas carols karaoke. All contestants taking the stage will be required to pick a Christmas carol of their choice from the song list and attempt to sing it.

We will also have plays and skits by Galaxy Players and live music from amazing live bands in Nairobi. There will be a lot of fun for kids too, with a bouncing castle and face painting, so DO NOT leave your kids at home. In addition, there will also be guest performances by Grace Muna, so I would not miss the event for the world if I were you. Snacks and drinks will be sold. The MCs for the event will be MC Olwenya and Nice Githinji.

Charges will be Kshs. 200 for adults and Kshs. 100 for kids under 12 years of age. The best thing is that part of the proceeds will go to a children’s home to help the kids celebrate Christmas in style too.

As Leah Midamba manager of Emerald Events Management Limited puts it, “Christmas is all about coming together in love, having fun the Jesus way and giving. We will do just that. We shall pick a children’s home and donate part of the proceeds to it.”

The event will be at ICC – West (FrontRunnerz Church) on 7th December, 2013 from 2 pm.

Big up to these awesome organisations for the input they have had to the event: FrontRunnerz, Safaricom Limited, Lois Events Managers and Swizz Entertainment.

For more information, follow the hashtag #GospelKaraokeFunDay on both twitter and Facebook. Do not be shy, follow/like and interact with us on both twitter and Facebook. Our twitter handle is @GospelKaraokeKe and our Facebook page is Gospel Karaoke Night. RSVP the event’s page: Gospel Karaoke Fun Day too.

Let us birth Jesus in style for CHRIST IS BORN!!!

Check out the promo below.

Auditions for the models to showcase at the Elegance Affair took place last Sunday ahead of the event next weekend.

Elegance Affair takes place on Saturday, 14th December at the Nairobi Railway Museum between 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. then the party moves to Skyluxx Lounge from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. the next day.

Designers are going to show-case, display and sell their designs and accessories at very discounted rates. There will be other fun activities like real fashion photo shoots, performances, deejaying, karaoke, trampolines, sheesha bars, and interviews for the fashion lovers.

Tickets to the Elegance Affair are being sold at Kshs. 500 advance and Kshs. 1,000 at the gate. Tickets can be bought at IMAX XX Century on Mama Ngina Street. For more info and booking, call 0724 675 545.

Check out a few photos from some of the models who showed up for the auditions below.

Standard Group has hooked up to make this end year gospel concert affordable.

Entry to this months edition of System Rave is Kshs. 100 and a copy of the Standard newspaper from Saturday, 14th December, the same day of the mega-concert.

Some of the biggest local gospel artistes are expected to perform at the December 14th show. They include: Jimmy Gait, Size 8, Ben Gichuhi, Bahati, HopeKid, Benachi, PNine, Ben Githae, J-Fam, Willy Paul and Gloria Muliro.

Dance groups Altermin and All Stars will also perform. Providing additional entertainment will be DJ Krowbar, DJ Mo, DJ Tabbz, DJ Ruff and DJ Touch. The MCs for the day will be MC Njugush, Jalangó and Ndiema.

System Rave: The Christmas Edition takes place between 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC). The event is sponsored by KTN, Bonyeza (Bonyeza powered by Roam Tech), KICC, 1FM, System unit and FM Audio.

The Maasai Mara will experience an epic party this weekend. And it’s starts today.

It’s not too late. You can still get tickets at Nakumatt outlets around the country. Part of the proceeds from this event will go into anti-poaching and conservation campaigns.

Ticket prices to the three-day event are as follows:

Platinum: Kshs. 48,500
Gold: Kshs. 35,000
Silver: Kshs. 18,000
Spectator & Carnival Participation: Kshs. 2,000

There will be lots of activities at the event including balloon rides, Safaris, corporate balloon teams, champagne breakfast and bush dinners, game drives, photo competition and a children’s park.

You can also attend the Mara Edition of BBQ Live, the Bush Carnival Fiesta, for only Kshs. 9,000, which is inclusive of transport, two nights accommodation, game drive, park entrance and BBQ Live party entrance. Pick up point is Nakumatt Prestige on 7th December at 10.00 a.m.

There will also be a BBQ Live bush party, veggie tales, wild cocktails, kiddie meals with music by DJ Adrian and Gordo featuring H_art the Band.

For info and booking, call 0736 059 011 or 0721 333 780 or email info@africaballoonfiesta.com.

Kenyans on Twitter are back on it. Just yesterday, they put up Governor Kabogo of Kiambu County up for sale. Today, they have given someone else but no less eminent the KOT special, a good roasting. And this time I suspect filthy Manchester United fans are behind it. Who else would want to out Moyes when he is doing a brilliant job putting Wank Untd in it’s rightful place?

And this time, on OLX, you can log in and buy David Moyes at a throw away price but that is because the merchandise is slightly damaged and beaten up. Kenyan Wank Untd fans are pretty upset about the good job Moyes is doing and I dare say that alot of people are about to decamp because as I have always maintained, Manchester United does not have genuine fans-just people who are addicted to winning.

Check out the K.O.T shenanigans below:

 

 

 

Today, my world dawned to the news that Nelson “Madiba” Mandela had passed on to be with the ancestors. Everyone is acting sad yet I see absolutely no reason for sadness. We should instead celebrate the man and his legacy. I mean, here is a man who lived to be 95 inspite of the aparthied regime’s best efforts, a man who lived to see not just his grandchildren grow up but his great-grandchildren aswell.
We are mourning a man who set a brilliant example for African leaders yet he is no longer suffering psychological and physical torture from the attempts to keep him alive and the rumours about his death.

We should celebrate that the man has gone to be at peace at long last in the embrace of the ancestors. That is what I elect to do. Rather than mourn, I will celebrate and emulate the man.

 

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A number of celebrities have already confirmed support for the 7 Days Of Christmas project.

But more items are still needed for the 770 children spread across six wards at the Kenyatta National Hospital who might be spending their 2013 Christmas on a hospital bed, away from the comfort of their homes.

The items needed include:

Mosquito nets
PR and publicity coverage
Boxes for wrapping gifts
Wrapping Paper for children’s gifts
40 Inch Television sets – Ultimate Christmas Gift
Oxygen points
Ambu bags (for resuscitation)
Diapers
Baby Oil
Flasks and other cutlery
Heaters (tungsten ones, not the fan/blow type ones)
Hot water bottles
Laryngoscope set
Touch thermometers
Stethoscopes
Electric Kettles
Tea Urns
Extension cables
Measuring cups
One fridge for the burn unit on level 4D (for storage of drugs)
Cardiac monitors
Drip stands
Incubators

You can also contribute towards the projects by donating any item that might make Christmas for the children worthwhile. Donations by members of the public can be made between 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday at the following places:

1. The ABC Play House Kindergarten, Kiboko Court, Villa Franca Estate, Next to Imara Daima Real Estate
Contact Person – Jackie Nkonge 0722 370 370 or 0732 300 020

2. Sprouts Kids Salon – Nairobi off Menelik Road, Kilimani
Contact – 0713 123 593 / 020 521 3240

3. Jupiter Guest Resorts Mogotio Road, Parklands (Behind K1)
Contact Person – Edith, 0715542934

4. Jupiter Guest Resorts – Langata
Contact Person – Gertrude 0702 927 937

5. Ranalo Foods, Kimathi Street, Central Business District, Nairobi.
Contact Person: Pauline

Nyambura is among the finalists of the Sixth Edition of Tusker project fame.The 22 year old is an actress and student from Nyeri, Kenya. Born into a musical family, Nyambura was born to sing.

Her dad plays the keyboard in church and her mother is always singing, so naturally, Nyambura is singing all the time. Her stage name is ‘Sueyonce’… which is a name she was given some years ago and it just stuck. But the comparison to Beyonce doesn’t end there. Talented, beautiful and confident, Nyambura knows what she wants and knows how to get it.Nyambura has been tracking Tusker Project Fame for a while and is a big fan of the show. Finally old enough to compete, she tried her luck last year in Nakuru but didn’t make it to the Academy. Believing that this was her second chance, she came to Nairobi she got in!

I watched Nyambura perform and I thought she looks awfully familiar, that is because she looks a lot like Jennifer Hudson. Have a look

Do you think Nyambura looks like Jennifer Hudson?

Buy tickets to The Swank here.

Various actors in the arts industry were last night awarded for their excellence in the acting scene during the Sanaa theatre awards 2013 at Alliance Francaise organized by Kenyan cultural centre based iniatiave,tone communication. The event was organized to recognize various talents and achievements in the theatre arts, improve quality, propagate creativity, and stimulate business within the theatre circles.

It’s also meant to recognize the role of theatre in behavioural and health intervention in the Kenya since independence.

Here’s the list of winners;

Best Actor: Simon Oyatsi – The Theatre Company/Uzinduzi

Best Actress: Nice Githinji – Festival of Creative Arts

Best Supporting Actress: Consolata Onyango – Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University

Best Supporting Actor: Harry Ebale – Meetings

Best Director: Sammy Mwangi, Victor Ber – Hearstrings

Best Set Light And Sound Design: Elements by John Sibi Okumu

Best Costumes: Shackles of Doom – Butere Girls

Best Production: Wanjikus Dilemma by ObyObyeodhyambo

Best Comedy: Kenyan Pig Cat and Dogs – Heartstrings Kenya

Best Tragedy: Eulogy of A Rich Man – Uzinduzi Productions

Best Musical Theatre: Mo Faya by Eric Wainaina – Godown Arts Centre

Best Dance Theatre: Flamingo Flamenco by Kenya Performing Arts Group

Best Play In English: Wanjikus Dilemma by ObyObyerodhyambo

Best Play In Kiswahili: Operesheni Linda Utu – Malindi High School

Best Play In Foreign Language: Elements by John Sibi Okumu (French)

Best Play In Local Language: Ruhi Ruhiu – Johari Productions

Best Production On Governance And Human Rights: Shackles of Doom – Butere Girls by Cleophas Malalah

Best Production On Hiv And Aids: SAFE Project

Best Production On Reproductive Health: G-Pange Aids theatre Explosion (GATE) Festival

Best Production On Malaria And Tb: Jukwa Vijana – Repacted Kenya – Nakuru

Best Production On Child Rights And Protection: Delta in Turmoil by Riara Springs

Best Production On Environmental Protection: The Pirates of Nairobi Dam, musical by George Mungai and Millicent Ogutu – Phoenix Players

Best Production On Internally Displaced Persons And Refugees: Operation Linda Utu – Malindi High School

Best Production On Drugs And Alcohol Abuse: Tumshangilie Mtoto Theatre Programme

Best Production On Women Rights And Gender Based Violence: Wanjikus Dilemma by ObyObyeodhyambo

Best Spoken Word: For Coloured girls who Have considered Suicide

Best Production Of Tv Comedy Recorded Before A Live Audience: Churchill Show – NTV

Best Comedian On TV – Male: Obinna – Breaktime Show NTV

Best Comedian On Tv – Female: Zuleka – Kenya Corner – KTN 1 Teacher Wanjiku – Churchill Show – NTV

Best Radio Theatre: Radio Theater – KBC

Best Theatre, Art And Culture Writer: Anthony Njagi – Nation Media

Best TV Art Culture News Magazine: Grapevine – Kenya Broadcasting Corporation

Best All-time Supporting Institution: Daily Nation

Best Supporting Individual: Jasper Odak – Jicho Four Productions

Best Theatre Space: Alliance Francaise

Most Improved Theatre Space: Nakuru Players Theatre

Lifetime Achievement Award: Mzee Ojwang / Mama Kayai – Vihoja Mahakamani

Best Production Primary School: Jungle Troopers – Golden Elites Academy Kisumu

Best Production Secondary School: Hells Kitchen – Alliance Girls High School

Best Production College And University: Arrow in the Quiver – Multimedia University

Best Spiritual Theatre Production: Man of Steal – Better Pill productions – KNT – Aug 2013

Best Narrative Theatre: Otonglo Time by Daniel Owira – Highway secondary School

Sammy Mwangi, truly and doubtlessly has his theatrical foothold on the industry earning the master seat at the performing arts stage.

Last evening was one of those nights he stamped his authority as the father of stage-craft and performance. During the Sanaa Theatre Awards at the Alliance Francaise, the comedy guru scooped two of the most coveted awards the evening could offer.

Under his masterly hands, his group, Heartstrings Entertainment, retained authority in the limelight after scooping the Award for The Best Production and The Best Director.

The Best Director award – Sammy Mwangi
The Best Production – “Kenyan, Pigs, Cats and Dogs” (directed by Sammy Mwangi)

Under the keen eye of the unmatched director, Heartstrings Entertainment once again does the theatre fraternity proud.

To all who contributed to the massive success of the group this year: onwards! Catch him again doing his thing as he directs the comedy play ‘50% Kenyan‘, that will define stage masterliness this year. It starts today, 5th December. See more here.

For the seventh year running, Sarakasi Trust brings you the biggest annual music extravaganza.

Sarakasi Trust is a performing arts development organization working toward building capacity in the performing arts sector in Kenya. The organizations’ core stems from a firm belief in the use of Culture for Development and the positive role that culture.

Since its establishment in 2001, the Trust has run a training and outreach program that continues to touch lives of thousands of children and young adults growing up in the slums of Nairobi every year.

In addition, Sarakasi’s lively and now famous international exchange and performance program has seen literally hundreds of artistes benefit from the experience and often the financial benefits that performing on the world’s stages can offer.

In line with that, they are organizing the Kenya @ 50 (#WeAreOne) edition of the Sawa Sawa Festival. The event will be held on 21st December at Arboretum from noon to 6.00 p.m. The festival will have an exclusive East African line up in order to embrace the togetherness spirit.

This year’s Festival is sponsored by HIVOS, DOEN, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Africa Music Festival Network, HOPE artists (USA), Classic 105 FM, Khewza Guest House, MOB Dj’s, Windsor Hotel & Golf Club and the Sarakasi Trust Hospital Project.

 

Finally it is here.

The long-awaited hilarious end-of-the-year banger “50% KENYAN” starts today 5th with an initial offer BOGOF. Call the numbers 0722/0737 745541 for reservation and enquiries. Like the Heartstrings Facebook page here.

The award-winning masters of comedy Heartstrings Entertainment blasts off this evening with the slapstick comedy play that has already been billed as the craziest and hilarious comedies that will grace our stages.

If Kenya was an employer and Kenyans were employees and were being asked to reapply for our jobs, would Kenya hire you. The question this uproarious slapstick comedy play will be asking is “Are We Half Kenyans or Full Non-Kenyans?”

For the second year running, the actor and radio presenter will host Elegance Affair.

Nick Mutuma is a professional actor mostly recognized from his role on MTV’s Shuga and MNET’s Changes. He has also featured on Citizen TV’s Tabasamu. Nick Mutuma is also currently pursuing a music career as he works as a radio host on Hits FM.

Elegance Affair takes place on Saturday, 14th December at the Nairobi Railway Museum between 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. The main show will be followed by an after-party party at the Skyluxx Lounge between 10.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m. the next day.

Designers are going to show-case, display and sell their designs and accessories at very discounted rates. There will be other fun activities like real fashion photo shoots, performances, deejaying, karaoke, trampolines, sheesha bars, and interviews for the fashion lovers.

Tickets to the Elegance Affair are being sold at Kshs. 500 advance and Kshs. 1,000 at the gate. Tickets can be bought at IMAX XX Century on Mama Ngina Street. For more info and booking, call 0724 675 545. You can also win tickets to the event here.

The designers line up is led by Shenu Hooda and the deejaying team is led by DJ Slick. The emcee is Nick Mutuma. The Elegance Affair is sponsored by Iman E. A., Mzoori, Shade Systems, IMAX Kenya, Skyluxx and Kenya Railways.

The Tusker KPL Experience comes to you courtesy of Leo Holdings.

One of Kenya’s iconic rugby fields will host the celebration of one of the country’s most beloved sports, football. The Impala Grounds on Ngong’ Road will play host to the Tusker KPL Experience this Saturday, 7th December at the Impala Grounds on Ngong’ Road from 2.00 p.m. till dawn.

There will be great performances from pop legend Nameless, John Junior, GrandPa signee Kenrazy and the energetic (and recently saved) Size 8. Teen Republik’s Anto NeoSoul will be the MC for the day. Providing extra entertainment will be The Crossover host, DJ Mo and DJ Marto Sibuor. Entrance to the event is Kshs. 300 for ordinary tickets and Kshs. 1,000 for VIP tickets.