Month: December 2013

You may remember her for either the one-hit-wonder 2006 single ‘Nipe’ or the rumour some years back that she once dated Kenyan football star, Denis Oliech. For whatever the reason, Meg C is back and “ready to sing” again as she alleged recently.

Today however, she’s making headlines for a totally different reason. This afternoon, the now sultry singer escaped unharmed after a venomous snake crept to where she was and as it opened its fangs to strike, she leaped away just in time before calling his shamba boy who killed it.

“was on my bed relaxing just 20 mins ago when this snake tried to bite me on my leg am in shock but i managed to jump out and called the shamba boy and he killed it..thank u God it dint bite me..coz i don’t trust any snake”

Here’s the lifeless serpent;

Over the weekend P-Unit became the ONLY double winners at the Channel O Africa Music Video Award. The trio, featuring Collo with their hit song “You Guy (Dat Dendai)”bagged Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video as well as the Most Gifted African East Video.

Speaking exclusively to award-winning radio presenter, ‘Mzazi’ Willy M Tuva, on his Mambo Mseto radio show, the trio revealed that they will stay in South Africa for some time shooting the video for their latest single, Love. P-Unit thanked their fans for voting for them and admitted that they didn’t expect a double award and that it came as a huge surprise.

P-Unit also cleared the air over the rumours that Collo had been sidelined despite playing a central role in the award-winning track.

“Collo ametusaidia sana. Collo ni ndugu yetu. Collo ni mmoja wetu. I think alikuwa busy ii weekend hangeeza kuja, alikua na project zake but tunashukuru sana kufanya collabo na yeye…tunamshukuru sana…ii award pia ni yake…tunasema big up,” said Gabu.

P-Unit was announced winners at a ceremony that was broadcast LIVE on Channel O from Walter Sisulu Square, in Kliptown Soweto.

With just a week to go to the culmination of Tusker Project Fame 6, last Sunday contestants mashed up two songs to produce one different song thanks to Kenya’s Afro-soul diva, Atemi Oyungu. This was a great success as contestants got to show their prowess in different genres of music and won Atemi admiration.

But how well do you know this songbird? Here’s something I bet you never knew about her;

1. Atemi has been described as Kenya’s Miriam Makeba her stage presence during her live shows fills up and brightens up even the darkest and coldest of spaces

2. Atemi began singing at a very early age out of constant encouragement from her family to take part in a number of musical projects

3. At the end of her secondary education, she and a group of friends formed an accapella gospel group called Thrown Together by Christ (TTBC) and were sponsored by Youth for Christ to go on a musical tour of Zimbabwe.

4. She joined USIU in 1996 and formed the singing and dance group Karisma.

5. At her post-Christmas 2009 show, where tickets were sold out weeks before the actual performance- an anomaly for concerts in Nairobi.

6. Atemi’s first collaboration was with Nyatichi Nyasani and Ugandan sensation Kawesa on the song ‘I need to Know’ for a UNFPA project supporting sex education for children in schools. Her next was with Nikki, aka Sheila Mwanyigha, called ‘Earth Song’. This song was for a UNDP project focused on cleaning up the Nairobi River.

7. She joined Eric Wainana’s band in 2003.

8. Her work experience include Events Manager for Kahama Group Hotels, Events Director for PHAT Music & Entertainment, client service executive at Face to Face Experiential Marketing Platforms and studio manager for Kijiji Records.

9. In 2009, Atemi was cast as one of the main characters in Kenya’s biggest theatre production yet, Mo Faya.

10. She wowed Kenya with her extraordinary knowledge of music alongside Ian Mbugua and Joey Muthengi as judges on Tusker All Stars reality show.

Event organizer Eve Queen is renowned for her blockbuster show downs with fellow event organizer Beyonce and is often entangled in some sort of controversy.

The young woman was once again in the news for the wrong reasons when this year’s Nzumari awards that she had organizers had to be called off. According to Ommydallah.com, By the time the event was supposed to begin,the sound system and stage had not yet been fixed, some few revelers who had turned out for the event  at that time were forced to go back after being locked out at the gate of the venue for some time since the event had not yet kicked off.

Eve blamed the sound engineers who she had contracted to fix the sound system for showing up late and added that the revelers had been duped into thinking that the event was cancelled “You know there were some guys at the gate misleading the people who had come for the event  by telling them that  the event has been cancelled, this is a very strong rumor and I guess it has even reached to those who were planning to come”. She cried

“I will now be forced to cancel this event until further notice since i still need to award the winners” the controversial event organizer said.

Among those who were affected by this flop was Tanzanian artist Ney wa Mitego who had been nominated for the best Tanzania artiste category. He was forced to pay for his accommodation and air ticket back to Tanzania as the organizers could not raise enough money to fund him

From Sheila Mwanyigha to Daisy Kiplagat to Joy Wanjohi to Goldie (RIP) to Huddah Monroe to Diva Boss and now Stella (Chagga Barbie), his ‘rapcellency’ Prezzo is Kenya’s own serial famous-lady dater. Which makes you wonder what is it about Prezzo that ladies throw themselves at him.

The ladies-man extraordinaire was recently hosted by Mwanaisha Chidzuga on her news show on KTN where he a few secrets regarding his love life. Prezzo is the one celeb who has had success in wooing some of the most well-known women in Kenya – at least for one date.

With this in mind, Isha sought to find out how come so many women fall for him. Here’s an excerpt of that conversation;

Isha: Katika maswala ya uhusiano ya kimapenzi, Prezzo umegonga vichwa za habari sana; kina dada wanajirusha, wanasema we ndo mfalme. Ukijirusha kila mtu anapanga foleni. Huwa wafanya nini hao kina dada ambao kila kukicha wakiskia Prezzo basi roho zawaenda mbio?

Prezzo: Unajua nilimuuliza mamangu pia, you know, hilo hilo swali. Nikamuuliza mbona ivi mama? Mama akaniambia ah, una damu ya kupendwa. So I guess you know…ni io tu. Nina damu ya kupendwa. Siwzi kusema ni ivi ivi na vile. You know me ni mtu ambaye naishi maisha yangu jinsi nilivyo so watu wananichukulia jinsi nilivyo. Watu wananipenda nilivyo.

The number of women he’s had has earned him the name, “King Mswati” among his cousins.

Asked about why he jumps from one woman to another Prezzo says, “Ukiwa mtu maarufu mpenzi wako lazima awe mtu anayeelewa sana…mimi si mtu wa kawaida…mimi ni mtu wa watu.”

Most of his exes protest that Prezzo is not lovable allegations that he vehemently denies saying it’s those chics who don’t understand him. He is popular and that bothers the girlfriends.

Here’s the full interview;

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The fans have spoken and rewarded a stunning spread of African artists with the ultimate honor: a Channel O Africa Music Video Award with Kenya’s P-UNIT becoming the only double winners at the event.

The trio, featuring Collo with their hit song “You Guy (Dat Dendai)”bagged Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video and Most Gifted African East Video.

The winners of the 10th Annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards were announced at a ceremony that was broadcast LIVE on Channel O from Walter Sisulu Square, in Kliptown Soweto. 

The biggest category at the Channel O Africa Music Video Awards is always the Most Gifted Video of the Year which this year featured a massive 12 nominees. In the end it was Wizkid who triumphed with “Azonto”, marking yet another big moment in the career of the Nigerian star.

Special Recognition winners, P Square also proved they are still very much at the top of their considerable game by taking home Most Gifted African West Video for “Alingo”

Other Kenyans nominated for these awards were Sauti Sol for Most Gifted Afro Pop Video and Most Gifted African (East) Video; “money lover”, STL for Most Gifted Female Video and Most Gifted Video of the Year “Stella Stella Stella”, Victoria Kimani for Most Gifted Newcomer Video; “Mtoto” , Xstatic for Most Gifted Duo/Group & Featuring Video and Most Gifted Video of the Year; Hit Em Up

The winners;

Most Gifted Duo/Group Featuring Video; Zone Fam – Contolola

Most Gifted Newcomer Video; Khaya Mthethwa – Move

Most Gifted Female Video; Zonke – Feelings

Most Gifted Male Video; Zeus ft AKA & TUMI – #DatsWasup

Most Gifted Ragga/Dancehall Video; P-Unit ft Collo – You Guy (Dat Dendai)

Most Gifted Hip Hop Video; AKA – Jealousy

Most Gifted R&B Video; Banky W – Yes/No

Most Gifted Afro Pop Video; the Soil ft Zakwe – Inkomo

Most Gifted Dance Video; Mafikizolo – Khona

Most Gifted Kwaito Video; Professor ft Oskido & Character – Finger Prints

Most Gifted African (West) Video; P-Square – Alingo

Most Gifted African (East) Video; P-Unit ft Collo: You Guy (Dat Dendai)

Most Gifted African (South) Video; Oskido – Tsa Mandebele

Most Gifted Video of the Year; Wizkid – Azonto

Proff is one of the most underrated Kenyan performers there are and especially in the widely popular genre of Dancehall which has been dominated by Redsan for decades. Kenyans do not seem to wasnt to embrace young talents on the rise.

But Proff has somehow managed to remain relevant and has been releasing song after songwith many going on to become hit singles. The lad has now decided to focus on a different feather for his cap: an album.

The Kenyan “Africana” singer Proff is set to launch his debut album SIKU NYINGI which will comprise of some of his big hits such as “data” and “niambie”. The title of the album Siku Nyingi symbolizes Proff’s metamorphosis as an artist, his journey and different life experiences. Ranging from his music career, love and spiritual formation.

Proff announced his entry into Kenya’s music scene when his single ‘data” became a huge hit consequently getting on heavy rotation among radio stations in the region.

The artist describes his genre as “Africana” which is a blend of Afro and dancehall music. Proff whose real name is Steve Onyango will also embark on a national tour to promote his upcoming album.

The album will comprise of about 20 songs which will include old and new hits 8 of which have already been released and already getting massive airplay. The album has been produced courtesy of Herbal Records under veteran producer Maich Black. Some of the songs already released include, Kidogo, Upendo featuring K Tisa.

Other artists who have been featured in the “Siku Nyingi” album include gospel rapper Juliani, Wyre the love child , rapper K Tisa and Antoneosoul.

Gospel musician Willy Paul debuted into the limelight with his hit single You Never Know and now he is one of the biggest artistes in the country. The award winning singer has managed to drop hit after hit that include Sitolia and Lala Salama

Over the weekend, the singer launched his You Never Know album and in attendance were some of the gospel music bigwigs that included Daddy Owen, Jimmy Gait, Size 8, Solomon Mkubwa, Christian Shusho, Ben Githae, gloria Muliro, DK Kwenye Beat, Bahati, MOG, Mr. Seed, Hey-Z, Shiru Wa GP, HopeKid, Churchill King, DJ Saidc, DJ Mo, Eric Omondi, Juliani, Eko Dydda, DJ Touch and Betty Bayo.

The You Never Know album launch was supported by Mwafaka Entertainment, Radio Maisha, Cellulant, Xpose Ltd, Mista Sam, Liberty Afrika Technologies, On time Garage and Kenya Red Cross.

The fans were present and showed the Lala Salama crooner so much love!Here are some of the pictures from the event:

It’s official! 2013 has seen more celebrities put a ring on it than any other year. From Emmy Kosgei to Bon-eye, Tim Njiru, Size 8, Tina Kaggia, Churchill King and more. Last weekend, yet another celeb walked down the aisle. Gospel singer and lead vocalist at House of Grace Church, Mercy Wairegi and Pastor Seph Njenga tied the knot at a colourful wedding officiated by Pastor David Muriithi. Take a look at the photos courtesy of Senji Photoz.

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Ghafla! wishes Mercy and Seph a blessed marriage life.

2013 has certainly been a year for celebrity weddings, Emmy Kosgey, Size 8 and Chantelle are among the few celebrities who said I do.

It seems that Linda Nyangweso could be the latest celebrity set to join the wedding bandwagon as she got engaged!

The presenter announced her big news on Twitter saying Soon to be Mrs. O!!!! While flashing her trinket

The fans also came in to congratulate the presenter

Lucy M. Karanja ‏@LucyMKaranja Congratulations to the gal with the most beautiful voice on radio on her engagement

@thatchickLynda congratulations.

Mukamba tipical ‏@Ms_Masgwembe @thatchickLynda Congratulations Linda!!!!!!!

Damar ‏@damariskatinda @thatchicklynda congratulations gal,all the best

Just when we were about to get over Huddah Monroe’s grand blonde moment  in the BBA house thanks to her recent  profound  tweets, she slips up and has another  one.

The ever alert Kenyans on Twitter did not miss this and Huddah was trolled into TrendsMap.We know a roast cannot be a roast without pics. Here are some of the pics used to roast the socialite

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DJ Creme is one of Kenya’s most wildly popular DJs and with good reason. The way I saw him connect with the crowd at Sepetuka was just crazy. It seemed like he was insync with the crowd. Every tune he played elicited excitement each bassline drop and his cuts and fades were just too well timed.

But this isn’t about his mix-genius, it’s about his swing at Huddah who made a rather hilarious goof. For some history on that, check out this article.

And Kenyans on Twitter had their say but DJ Creme had to get a word in edgewise and it is worth the 3 seconds it will take for you to read his question. A rather pertinent question is you ask me:

thecremedelacreme Any suggestions on how we can help her ???anyone ?

Another day, another set of Kenyan celebville twins are born. The celebrities sure are spawning; now it’s Str8-up’s DJ Kaytrixx girlfriend and long-time lover, Sue Masati. The top spin-master became the proud father of not one, but two babies.

Making the announcement, Kaytrixx confirmed that mother and babies were healthy;

“Glory be to God. My twins are here. Wifey is recovering from the minor operation. Everything is fine. Too excited.”

His twins are another pair to add to the list of celebrity babies. Kaytrixx now joins screen siren, Grace Msalame and scads of others in producing a twofer.

Congratulations are in order for Kenya’s P-unit and Collo for finally shutting up my cousins and also for winning the Channel O Music Video Award 2013 in the two categories they were nominated in: Most Gifted East African Video and Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video.

The group and artist collaborated on the track titled, “You Guy” which featured -rather prominently- posterior prowess from one Vera Sidika. The video caused quite the uproar when the video was released and at one point was even banned by a leading television channel in Kenya -although that fact was vehemently denied.

The group which will feature in another rather controversial article later today (done by yours truly) has gone from strength-to-strength and all their hardwork has now culminated in the award which hitherto had never been won by any Kenyan.

And yet one of my cousins was quick to point out that the video for “You Guy” features a rather prominent stamp: “A Clarence Peters Montage” which she argues is proof that Nigeria is the only reason Kenya won -well, atleast one of the awards.

But I refuse to take away from the lads’ hardwork and to her I say “Trick don’t kill my vibe!”

CONGRATULATIONS P-UNIT AND COLLO!