Month: December 2013

2013 was a good year for Kenyan entertainers. They were coming up left right and center! it was like, everytime I would take the time to watch TV -I do not watch TV but when i do, I keep seeing new talented faces coming about.

 

The new faces have been causing quite a stir and have been unsettling the old guard: you know the type the entertainers who have been around for several years not doing music and when they do, it isn’t worth a damn.

But away from bitter truth serums, this is all about appreciating the new faces that made an impact of some sort in Kenya’s entertainment industry and they are:

 

#13. Tiri

The lass has really come into her own -you know, outside of being Kus Ma’s (Camp Mulla) girlfriend. But she still has a long way to go. i want to see people talk about her and not add the suffix “K’Cous Girl”.

 

#12. Alex Kioko

I first wrote about the lad when July was peaking and I do not regret posting about the lad. He is one of the lads to watch out for in 2014.

#11. Danny Gift

Aye so the lad only has one song and he features in it but his talent is undeniable. He brought the song he did with Daddy Owen “Kazi ya Msalaba” to life and for that, he appears on the list.

#10. Kristoff

I have nothing but respect for Kristoff. he came out with a hot song, “Tattoo kwa Thigh” which was a dedication then another hot track with Khaligraph Jones. The lad is going places. Mark my words.

#9. Owago Onyiro

The lad has a refreshing approach to comedy. Unlike all the other demure comedians, he pulls no punches and takes no prisoners. his uncensored adult humour is just what the doctor ordered. I however hope he can navigate the minefield that is corporate sponsorship.

 

#8. Kimdanny

This lad had a scandal about an alleged pregnancy. He bounced back and has been releasing hot gospel tracks.

First heard about the lad from J. Blessing but I wasn’t interested. I am certainly paying attention now and so is Kenya. The young gospel artist is someone who will definitely cause seismic shifts in kenya’s entertainment industry.

#6. Sleepy

The comedian has had a roller coaster life this year. He can honestly say he has seen high highs and has hit low lows such as when his brother was allegedly gunned down by police. that being said, he tasted stardom and has run away with it.

 

#5. HopeKid

Hopekid has been a hit and with good reason. Although the lad was nearly derailed when he was accused of infringing Jamaican artists to make his own material, he has soared high nonetheless.

 

#4. Elani

This was their year. their music finally got widespread acceptance. Hope they keep it coming at the same velocity from now on.

 

#3. Chipukeezy

This has been his year. More than anyone under Churchill’s wing, he has managed to take advantage of the mentorship project more than anyone else. From Kiss 100 to GOtv, the sky is the limit for the young lad.

 

#2. Sage

Sage has to be the breakout artist of the entire year. She has been such an impact! No doubt about that!

 

#1. Kidis

“Aaaah! Kamua leo!”

Every week, Florence Nduta continues to shine as one of Kenya’s most gifted actresses.

She plays Edith in Lies that bind. Edith is a strong woman who says whatever is on her mind and can sometimes make you cringe as she can be so brazen. Well Florence is different from her character as she is modest unlike Edith who many find too bare-faced for their taste. She also has a talented son who has played the bass guitar for Mercy Myra and Eric Wainaina. Here is Edith’s son, Ted Mwangi

Rocking Out With Eric Wainaina

This morning, I did a post in which Papa Shirandula’s Kawira went in H.A.M. on Classic 105’s Maina Kageni for giving advice to women callers on his show regarding their relationship. However, not everyone seems to share the same sentiments with the chatty actress.

Kiss 100’s Caroline Mutoko has come out guns blazing in defence of Maina declaring, “I will not allow anyone to butcher my colleagues just because they happen to have a well rated show.” The radio queen asked Kawira to stop “painting Maina Kageni as the maker of all things miserable.”

Here’s Caroline’s response to Kawira;

What an Amazing post and without doubt a very, very powerful status update from Kawira. Infact brutally honest – we bow to her wit and sheer insight.
However I will not allow anyone to butcher my colleagues just because they happen to have a well rated show – and hence easy target for all social ills. Let’s get something straight:

Maina has NEVER ever claimed to be a marriage counselor, a shrink, or relationship Guru.
Maina is the host of a show, that allows you to laugh, scream and in the case of some of these women AND MEN – a chance to vent.
Maina and Mwalimu provide a platform.

I understand the need to castigate the people who casually destroy their lives and shred their relationships on national radio; but it is un-necessary to drag Maina into it, to call him names or even claim that he destroys marriages. It is also utter trash to refer to him as clownish. Maina is many things, but clownish is not one of them.
Also – married or not irrelevant. Do his listeners connect with him? Then case closed.

Indeed the issue of Unhappily Ever After must be addressed, but it will not be fixed by trying to paint Maina Kageni as the maker of all things miserable, nor will it be fixed by setting ridiculous standards and making comparisons that those very women can barely relate to. Jada Pinkett? Like for real?
Maina’s show has forced us to re-look, re-think, re-evaluate and even re-consider how we enter relationships and how we make those relationships work.

The Status update is brilliant; however I draw the line at maligning Maina.
If no-one called, Maina wouldn’t have a show. Simple.

Machachari is without a doubt one of the most popular comedy/adventure shows in Kenya with adults and children alike tuning in every Wednesday to watch cheeky antics of the children in the show.

We follow the adventures of Govi, Baha and Stella,Almasi, Joy and Fatso  whose friendship transcends society’s divide of the rich and poor.
Apart from the children, there are also adults who play a fundamental role in shaping their lives and one of them is Pamela. Pamela is married to Coaches and is the mother to the terrible two, Govi and Baha and making them toe the line gets crazy at times.

This is because Baha  is the kind of boy that is always up to some mischief such as truancy and is also a bad performer at school. His brother Govi on the other hand is responsible, reliable and compassionate. Due to their different natures they often get into fights and trouble and their mother has to clean up the mess. Away from the screen Mama Baha is quite the femme fatale. Have a look

Most celebrities always make sure that they look phenomenal on TV and during events. So how do they look when they opt to skip the lipstick, concealer, bronzer, smokey eye shadow and mascara?

Do they look as pale as ghosts or do they have the last laugh because they still  look super stunning even without all the cosmetic embellishments? I got a picture of one of the sexiest DJ’s in Kenya Dj Pierra and she still  looked pretty hot without the cosmetic frills.

Apart from being a DJ Pierra is also an actress and you probably know her from Kisulisuli, Citizen Television’s ever trendy: Tahidi High and M-Net’s Changes. She also dazzles in films such as Cry of the
Innocent, Aziz, Greencard, and Enough is Enough

It’s no doubt that Maina Kageni’s breakfast show is the most listened to radio show in Nairobi (if not in the country) partly because he chooses to tackle issues that nobody else wants to remain behind the bedroom door. Fans of the show will co-sign that Maina receives most calls (and complaints) from women than guys in the hope that he’ll help put their relationships back on track.

However, Papa Shirandula’s Kawira is an aggrieved lady. A couple of days ago, she lashed out at the popular radio presenter referring to him as “a clownish Radio Presenter— who is NOT even Married”. This, in regards to the relationship counsel he dishes out during his show. The ladies who call in were not spared either as she swung at them.

“No hate speech intended…only life lessons From a very good friend…

Morning Married Woman,I heard You call into the Maina Kageni Classic 105 show,I heard You lamenting about how Your Man is lousy in bed, I heard you broadcast your Man’s weaknesses to the public, I heard You jeering at Your Man, lambasting and deriding Your Man ON NATIONAL RADIO!I heard You, Woman! According to You, he’s a dog !According to You, he’s lousy !According to You, he is the reason Marriage sucks! According to You, ALL MEN are jerks, idiots!BUT HEY,Maina will NEVER give Your Man a reason to come home early, THAT’S YOUR JOB! Maina will NEVER tell Your Man how to make love to You,THAT’S YOUR JOB! Maina will NEVER tell your Man what turns you on, THAT’S YOUR JOB! Maina will NEVER remind your Man it’s your birthday/­anniversary, THAT’S YOUR JOB! Maina will NEVER enlarge your Man’s manhood, ITS NATURE. You either PUT UP with it or SHUT UP! Maina will never spice Up your sex life, THAT’S YOUR JOB! My dear Lady,I t’s about time You started appreciating that Man…It’s about time You started loving that Man like You used to….It’s about time You started treating him like You used to.,. It’s about time You started thanking God for that Man…It’s about time You rekindled that LOVE! Ask Michelle Obama the stuff she’s been through, AND YET HER MARRIAGE is still going strong!Ask Hillary Clinton the stuff she’s been through, AND YET HER MARRIAGE is still going strong…Ask Jada-Pinkett Smith what stuff she’s been through, AND YET HER MARRIAGE is still going strong! Hey!Quit whining!Quit complaining!Quit grumbling! Before you JUDGE and CURSE your Man, try to UNDERSTAND and BLESS Him !Maybe, YOU ARE THE REASON HE’S THE JERK HE IS!You have a choice; Either choose to entertain the Nation with stories on how crappy Your Man is, OR choose to entertain HIM with stories on How Blessed You are to have Him! THE CHOICE IS YOURS!!! WISE Women are busy trying to make their marriages work, while STUPID women are busy seeking advice from a clownish Radio Presenter— who is NOT even Married! #2013 STATUS UPDATE OF THE YEAR#”

 

Do you agree with her?

Leading mass market pay television brand, GOtv  remains committed to the digital migration process in Kenya and has been preparing for months to ensure that it is able to provide world class digital services to television viewers in Nairobi. 

GOtv will continue to offer affordable decoders which provide consumers with an easy and accessible method of migrating from analogue to digital television.

Felix Kyengo, the General Manager GOtv Kenya Ltd stated that “it is important that consumers ensure that they buy the necessary equipment as soon as possible to avoid the last minute rush when the analogue signals are switched off.”

According the Communication Commission of Kenya, Digital migration will ensure that the country complies with the worldwide analogue switch off deadline of 17th June 2015. The migration to Digital Television broadcasting is a Government initiative resulting from the decision made at the Regional Radio Conference of 2006 in Geneva, Switzerland (RRC-06).

 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Musicians, celebrities and other irrelevant D-Listers all seem to be cleaning up their acts as the year draws to a close. In an industry characterized by a flourishing number of ‘socialites’ who are determined to make it, whatever it takes, caution is thrown to the wind as skimpy dressing becomes the order of the day.

However, when a dress looks like it’s being together with a string and a prayer, it’s always the best time to put down the double-sized tape and grab the nearest leso – very fast!

This seems to be the driving force behind one of the most sought after video vixens, Maura Malanga. Most recently, the big-booty’d twerk queen has been dressing decently like a classy lady she ought to be as opposed to the ‘handkerchiefs’ she’s been donning. She even admitted it herself, “I got that beast (Divacious) inside me that twerks but the other side of me am just a sweet girl living day by day…“

Check out;

 

Maura rocks pretty polka dot dress with a matching black

 

Maura flaunts her legs in a knee-length pencil skirt and official blouse

 

How do you like her new style?

Vera Sidika is one of the sexiest lass in Kenya’s but if you are to believe any member of the powerful Kenyan social media entity KoT, she has poor grammar. The lass was recently tweefing with some members of the group Kenyans on Twitter who are actually reknown the world over to be extremely intelligent, witty and ruthless.

 

And as I was once told about dealing with the lot, you must never react, you merely respond and move on. A lesson it would serve Vera well to learn. Check out the responses she received during the tweef:

 

 

  The Last Disc Bender ‏@Deejay_Presley 16h

*Intention. RT @vee_beiby All these bitches busy tryna correct grammar my phone clearly auto corrects! There’s a thing called intension!

Brenda Wairimu and Bridgette Shighadi are two very beautiful ladies and there is no denying that. The pair are I dare say some of the fairest maidens in the land and definitely the top 13 hottest damsels in Kenya’s entertainment industry.

 

That is where all the niceties end and opinion runs amok. We here at Ghafla recently had an argument over just who is the fairest of them all and all I can say is that I am confused on this one. I need someone to come help me decide on just which of the two beauties is hotter. And who better the=an team Ghafla at large?

Now have your say, who is hotter? Bridgette Shighadi or Brenda Wairimu?

 

Bridgette Shighadi

 

 

 

 

 

Brenda Wairimu

 

 

 

{acepolls 106}

 

The digital migration deadline has continually been postponed by the government, and the reason cited is that most people have not yet equipped themselves with the necessary hardware for this move to be feasible. While this may be true, when you look at who has been most vocal about halting the move, you find that it has been the three incumbent TV stations, KTN, NTV and Citizen who have been at the forefront of court appeals to have the deadline postponed. Are they just doing this for the good of their viewers? I think not. In this piece I shall unveil to you what I suspect has been going on behind the scenes of this most epic game of thrones.

According to research, TV provides the most valuable form of advertising, up there with the likes of Google in its effectiveness. Why is this so? First and foremost, TV is the most engaging form of media around. It is not rare to have professional people with heavy spending power waste hours every day catching up on their favourite TV shows. This captive audience, along with the ability to fully tell a brand’s story through compelling images, audio and video, makes for the ultimate marketing package. Owning a TV station means real media power, and the ad dollars will therefore flow gratituously. Being the biggest in TV, means owning the media throne.

(Nation Media Group CEO Linus Gitahi)

Further to the evident power of television, the current state of analogue TV stations has meant that starting a station is a prohibitively expensive endeavour. You need billions of shillings just to lay the groundwork for an analogue TV station. You must set up your own masts and infrastructure, which blocks many an entrepreneur from even thinking of going into this area. So far, only KTN, NTV and Citizen(Royal Media) have been able to break the analogue TV mold in any sort of profitable way. Backed by billions of shillings from the Nairobi Stock Exchange and other private investors, these three stations are the only ones so far that have been able to amass the right blend of premium content and massive audiences that advertisers crave. This has translated into billions of shillings in revenue over the years. Now it doesn’t look so philanthropic when you see these three stations fighting to keep away the digital migration deadline, does it?

(Standard Group CEO Sam Shollei)

You see, the truth is that digital signals will significantly lower the cost of setting up a TV station. Where before you had to set up your own expensive masts and infrastructure for billions of shillings, now you will have central providers like Startimes and GoTV, who, in laymans terms, will be connected to a cheap, central satellite, and all you’ll have to do to set up a station of your own, is pay a small fee to the decoder providers, and you’re in business! This disruption of the status quo is not good news for the current incumbents. It is now clear that we will see a situation similar to radio, where everyone and their grandmother has set up a radio station because of the relative ease and low capital spend. The proliferation of TV stations will almost certainly break up the current monopoly, and the big three will have to bear the huge risk that one of them might become irrelevant after the wave of new stations hits. Thing is though, no one knows who exactly will lose, and none of the big three want to roll that dice. That is why, I think, they block the digital migration.

(Royal Media Founder, SK Macharia)

What trends in other media sectors have shown though, is that winner of the digital age will be the one who sets up the largest network. Just like Royal Media rules radio with their 8 tribal stations(out of a total of 120 radio stations in Kenya). Of the current TV stations, who is best poised to enter into this brave new world? Nation and Citizen have shown experience in setting up their own networks. Citizen(Royal Media) have an ultra-successful tribal radio network, while Nation Media Group’s network of newspapers such as Daily Nation, Business Daily and the East African are all authorities in their niches, so I think they can use this experience to set up a new TV network. The one who is in the most danger is KTN, owned by Standard Group, who so far have shown no prior ability whatsoever to set up a network.

The ultimate winner though, will be the vendors of the decoders(Startimes, Zuku, GoTV), for as they say, in every gold rush, the ones who make the money are the ones selling the shovels.

Ian Mugoya seems to have stepped his sneakers game upto an entirely new level! When it comes to sneakers, Ian is a certified “sneaker-head” and he is someone whose shoe collection can rival my own. That was until he stepped out in his designer kicks. Now he and I are a world apart.

 

Ian Mugoya just got himself a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti tennis shoes with the zip on them and he is looking untouchable!

Check the lad out below for when they got their first ankle-play:

 

 

 

 

Act like you know young Kenyans are making paper!

Nick Odhiambo is one of the most popular radio presenters in Kenya but today I have come across a story that I know he will not like to read. But Uncle Chim Tuna “hapana tambua likes!” I am here for Ghafla and the story is up.

I have tried to call Nick Odhiambo but his phone is off and the story must run. I have it from impeccable sources close to the story that Nick Odhiambo battered his girlfriend. The cause of the altercation is as yet unclear as some allege that she cheated on him while others allege that she has been disrespecting him all through and he finally snapped.

A source I have close to the man claims that the lady has been partying and coming to his house late at night never mind the fact that they do not live together. It has also been alleged that the lady would enjoy some drinks with her friends only to drop in unannounced and uninvited to his home to raise hell.

On the flipside, the sources close to the lady claims that the Classic FM presenter was told (or possibly lied to) that the lady whose name is Jane was cheating on him and he went ballistic. The last time I attempted to call him, his phone was still off but I still intend to give him his right of reply.

For now though, check out the images below: