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Meet the Hot Lady Jaguar Hooked Up with Recently (PHOTOS)

Earlier in October, thriving singer and reputable businessman, Jaguar, hooked up with a little-known stunningly beautiful lady for a track that could just be one of the biggest high-tempo tracks this year. Jaguar went all out in the music video, splashing cash on it to match his stature; and it paid off.

However, many were wondering who this hot lady that Jaguar paired off with is. Well, her name is Vivian Wambui and uses her stage name, Vivianne, which doesn’t veer off her real name so much.

Vivianne started singing while in school before being introduced into the world of spoken word by a good friend, upon which she opted to go a step further and pursue her musical interests and got signed by Main Switch Studios.

Her track with Jaguar, ‘My Dream’ is her debut single and she doesn’t disappoint.

“It didn’t cross my mind for a minute that someone of Jaguar’s stature would even be interested in my song or talent, but one afternoon he walked into studio and found my producer Philip Makanda working on my single and liked it”, admits Vivianne adding, “Through the record label, he mentored me and helped me shoot my video with veteran producer Tedd Josiah who indeed did a brilliant job.”

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Musically, she’s inspired by great artists such as India Arie, Zahara, Emeli Sande, Alicia Keys, Leona Lewis, just to mention a few. She reveals that she likes to try out new things and will be venturing into other genres of music as she pursues her dream as an artiste.

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And her video;

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Keep it Ghafla! for more on her.

Comedian Chipukeezy Invades Dubai (Photos)

Celebrities have of late been jetting in and out of the country and Comedian Chipukeezy has joined the bandwagon!

Chipukeezy was recently in the home of both the most luxurious hotel in the world (Burj Al Arab) and tallest building in the world( the Burj Khalifa),Dubai.Dubai also boasts of having one of the fastest growing places in the world. Apparently in 1991, Dubai had just one tall building that stood awkwardly at the edge of the desert and now  they have over 400 skyscrapers!

Dubai seems like a fascinating place to visit and Chipukeezy seemed to have quite a jolly good time in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city

 

 

 

 

 

LIST: Kenya’s Biggest DJs Expected At The Hakuna Matata Festival

The Hakuna Matata Festival boasts some of East Africa’s finest DJs.

From the experienced veterans to the new kids on the block, the line-up will definitely keep you on your feet way past the New Year countdown. They include:

DJ Stylez
DJ Protege
Creme De La Creme
Redeye & Co.
Electrique DJs

This year, Epic Nation Live, The Rift Valley Festival and CodeRED Entertainment’s The Event Gear are organizing the Hakuna Matata Festival at the Fisherman’s Camp in Naivasha.

The 31st December event won’t be short of entertainment value and for your entertainment, they have put together a list of only the finest live acts Kenya has to offer alongside the DJs.

Tickets are available on ticketsasa. Purchase yours here. Physical points for advanced tickets will be announced soon. The window for early bird tickets, which were going for Kshs. Kshs. 1,000, closed on 1st of December. Advance tickets are going for Kshs. 1,500 while gate tickets are Kshs. 2,000.

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Meet Nick Mutuma’s Mother (PHOTO)

i recently came across a picture of Nick Mutuma’s mother and I had to share it. The lady in the picture below gave birth to Nick some 25 odd years ago not knowing that her bundle of joy would grow up to become one of Kenya’s most sought after bachelors.

 

And Nick Mutuma was recently toasting the most important lady in his life and I caught wind of the toast and I just had to share the lovely lady with Ghafla readers, haters and enthusiasts alike. Check her out below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Popular Kenyan On Twitter And Radio Producer Refers To Lillian Muli As A ‘Chips Funga’

Born in Bronx, New York and raised in Jamaica Tarrus Riley has risen to become one of the most outstanding voices in the reggae genre. After a botched performance in Kenya earlier this year, the singer was back in the country to perform at the Kenya at Fifty celebrations.

Before his performance the star had a series of interviews among them was with Citizen’s Lillian Muli.
As a beautiful starlet, Lillian has probably met her share of fine-looking men but even our celebrities get star struck and Lillian had a slight groupie moment. A few people noticed it and Capital FM’s Joe Muchiri and Kiss FM’s Shaffie Weru took to Twitter to make fun of the lass

shaffie weru ‏@ShaffieWeru TakeAway PAP!!! RT @JoeWMuchiri: Riley Ole Tarrus has found a chipo for tonight Lillian Muli.

Ouch!

5 Days To Go To The Pure Praise Fun Day

Lampstand Events brings you the Pure Praise Family Fun Day.

The event takes place in five days, on the 22nd December at the Thika Stadium between 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

They will be great performances from some of Kenya’s biggest gospel artistes and some upcoming ones. They include Rufftone, Size 8, MOG, DK Kwenye Beat, Bahati, Ben Githae, Shiru Wa GP, DJ Mo, Krystal, MC Lonesome, Slejj, Abby, Tomaso, Simbo and Fidel Atondola. The event will be emceed by Eric Omondi.

You enjoy this great musical experience for just Kshs. 50 and a copy of the day’s Standard newspaper. So, come out for a wholesome family event with some of the Kenya’s biggest stars.

President Uhuru’s Kids flaunt their Exquisite Fashion Sense (PHOTO)

Being born into a famous political family means lots of time in the limelight and even more when your dad’s the President of Kenya because there’s undoubtedly pressure to have some major street-style cred— and Kenya’s first kids are totally rocking it! These young men and lady are stylish, and know how to stand up for what they believe is important.

Last week, two of the kids, Ngina and Muhoho aka Mo, made a grand entrance at the Kenya@50 celebrations at the historic Uhuru Gardenslooking gorgeous and style-savvy.

Ngina stepped out in a pretty and preppy styled black dress and so far her outfits when in public only reveal she’s got a great eye for picking cute and fashionable public-appropriate pieces. Muhoho donned a fitting black suit, white shirt with a matching black bowtie.

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17 year old Muhoho is stylish and super-talented being one of the youngest designers in Kenya. In April this year, he was one of the youngest designers to showcase at the inaugural Kenya Fashion Week. Mo is co-founder of the Nomadic brand and first designed a pair of trousers from khanga material two years ago.

They certainly take after their super-stylish parents.

 

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Microsoft Releases List Of 9 Wealthiest Kenyans Aged Under 30: Find Out The Only Entertainment Mogul Who Makes The Cut

While I was trawling the internet looking for information for you my niblings, I came across an article done by Microsoft which was a post about the richest Kenyans under the age of 30. Not surprisingly, most of them are techies or deal in something technology oriented But one man stood out. Who is he? Well, read to find out:

 

#9. Cosmas Ochieng 26yrs old Eco Fuels Kenya

Cosmas Ochieng, 26 – Founder, Eco Fuels Kenya

 

 

#8. James Mwale 20yrs old, made 42.5 million while he was just 19yrs old.

Joel Mwale, 20 - Founder, SkyDrop Enterprises

 

#7. Heshan de Silva founder of VenCap Kenya

He sold his first company for 122million shillings.

 

#6. Eric Muthomi 26yrs old -Stawi Foods and Fruits

Eric Muthomi, 26 – Founder, Stawi Foods & Fruits

 

#5. Mark Kaigwa 25yrs old -partner at Afrinnovator

Mark Kaigwa, 25 - Partner, Afrinnovator

 

#4. Mike Muthiga 26 yrs old -founder of Fatboy Animations

Mike Muthiga, 26- Founder, Fatboy Animations

 

#3. Lorna Rutto 28yrs old -founder of EcoPost

 

#2. Antony Mwaura 24yrs old -DreamIt Computing Technology

 

#1. Evans Wadongo 27yrs old -Director of Operations at sustainable Development For All (SDFA Kenya)

Evans Wadongo, 27 - Director of Operations, SDFA Kenya

 

Note that the list isn’t in any particular order.

TWINE CIETU: The Only Non-Political, Strictly Entertainment, Meru Nite

Twine Cietu is a Meru hangout event in Nairobi, which aims to bring together the Nairobi Meru community with the sole aim of socializing and networking. The event is held once every month in Nairobi.

Created and inspired by Kamanu, an African Contemporary Meru musician, its purpose is to unite the diverse Meru community, connecting them to their wonderful heritage.

This December, the event is dubbed the “biggest Meru Bash” and it will be held at the Natives Sports Bar n Grill Thika Rd, (near the EABL entrance).

There will be performances by a number of top Meru artists including Prof. Murega Baichu, Daukar among others.

Date: 19th

Time : 7:30 PM onwards

Entry absolutely Free!!!

Proudly sponsored by:

The Alba hotel Meru, Capital Sacco, Silverspread and Natives Sports Bar N Grill.

Twine Cietu at Natives; The trending Stronghold.

Booty-Full Risper Faith Shows Us Her Wild Side (Photos)

Animal print seems like a fashion trend that won’t die, fashionistas and celebrities alike have been rocking the trend from here to Milan.

You will catch them in zebra prints, leopard prints, snake skin, butterfly prints, peacock prints, dalmatian spots and tiger stripes…the options are limitless! But the king of the animal print style is the leopard and it Looks like Risper Faith is taking a page out of Naliaka’s book of ‘wild wear,’ after being spotted in a leopard blouse and a very little black skirt. But unlike Naliaka the lass decided to steer away from layers of animal prints and only wear one piece of animal print .

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Rabbit Thrown Out of Court

Some celebrities are as famous for their court cases as they are for their talents and top lyricist Rabbit may just be one of those. It was reported earlier last week that the ‘1963’ rapper was entangled in a song theft case, a matter that had been taken up by the law court.

The rapper had been taken to court for supposedly plagiarising Safari Sound Band’s song ‘Bado Nakupenda’ after a representative of the legendary band claimed Rabbit used the song in his upcoming album without their consent.

After the hearing of the case yesterday morning at the Nairobi Law Courts, Rabbit won the copyright theft court case after the presiding judge threw out the case out saying that Rabbit had been given the rights to own the song.

In his defense, Rabbit argued that he received the rights of the song from Safari Sound Band and the original member Chuli through Wawesh who is also his producer and even has the legal documents that prove the ownership.

The court case had threatened to stop his album launch set for 20 December but now Kaka Sungura can have a stress-free launch.

Ghafla! exclusively spoke to Rabbit and he seemed excited following the collapse of the case, “Watu wanakula nare kaa magicians vile mambo yangu inaenda poa, but zaidi ni kwamba nimewaalika kwa launch yangu, No hard feelings, Go Hard or Go Home!!!!”

His album,“Before The Success| Success Begins Now”, will be the FIRST ever double disc in Kenya and the launch will be at Louis Leakey, Museum Hill.

Comic Book Writer Arnold Lakita Finally Breaks His Silence: “I was Abducted!”

Last week, I caught wind from an impeccable source close to the story about Arnold Mwashumbe Lakita’s whereabouts and without hesitation, I put the story up. The fact as I was given are that Arnold who is an infamous drug addict is prone to leave the house without explanation and go missing for days on end.

His recent escapade was no different for his usual antics but this time they got the attention of twitter influencers. Well, he was allegedly found to have been shacking up with his mistress in Ngara. Yesterday, the story trended -I fail to understand how links trend, do links on twitter trend only when influencers share them?

Well, Arnold finally broke his silence more than a week after the story first went up. And this is what he had to say:

People

There is a story circulating on a gossip website that I was hiding out with a girlfriend in NGara for the 18 days that I was missing.

I would just like to state categorically, that this is a total FABRICATION. I am angered, and Salma (my wife) is so distressed by this complete lie.

For 18 days I was abducted and held by persons unknown. For reasons I do not understand they then chose to drop me off on Mombasa Rd near Embakasi. I made my way to Community where I was spotted by a good Samaritan. My in-laws and police then picked me up, and I was taken to hospital exhausted and confused.

Since Wednesday the 4th of December, the day of my release, I have been trying to put this ordeal behind me to concentrate on work and my family. I am a very private person and am reluctant to get involved in this media circus. However, my wife is upset, and now I am forced to set the record straight.

Kindly allow me and my family to put this behind us and continue the process of healing. It has been a very trying time, to say the least, and this speculation, and intrusion into our lives by a rabid and misinformed media is very destructive and hurtful.

Please allow us to heal in peace.

Abuducted… Indeed.

 

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17th December 2013:Ten Things You Should Know This Morning!

Ladies and gents, which stories  have been the most popular in Kenya this week? Who are the newsmakers?Well, Ghafla has the answer for you.Here are the hottest stories  in Kenya right now!

 

WATCH: The Sexy Baby Madaha Goes Gangster On The Gal Bladder Soundtrack

This movie promises to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.

Gal Bladder doesn’t come out until the 20th of this month, but we can get a few materials that might betray what to expect from the Mombasa-set film. One of them is the music video of the film’s official soundtrack.

The synopsis of the film reads: After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired her as a house help, Bahati (Baby Madaha) is tormented and sexually molested by his boss’ friends who gang-rape her whenever they visit. Tired and sick of the humiliation, she quits and launches a brutal rampage of revenge against her oppressors whom she systematically hunts down to seek revenge.”

Other than Baby Madaha, the cast also includes Victor Kithoka, Mohammed Mwinyi, Ali Imran, and Abdullahi Mohammed Hamisi. The movie was shot both in Kenya and Tanzania, the whole cast consists of Kenyan and Tanzanian actors whereas the production crew is from Kenya. The film was produced by Kenyan record label, Candy N Candy Records.

Catch a glimpse of the film in the music video, Gal Bladder, below.

Watch Out For Red Wine Unplugged

After last week’s 5th anniversary bash, Liddos Red Wine Unplugged returns this Wednesday.

Patrons will be treated to great music and drinks at the event, which will continue to take place every Wednesday from 8.00 p.m. till dawn.

At Red Wine Unplugged, 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.

Get Your IMAX PASS Today & Watch 9 Movies For As Little As Kshs. 555

IMAX XX Century has a new offer for its patrons.

The IMAX Pass lets you buy a movie package which adds up to great discounts. Check out the breakdown of the deal below.

Kshs. 2,000 – 3 Films (Kshs. 667 per movie)
Kshs. 3,000 – 5 Films (Kshs. 600 per movie)
Kshs. 4,000 – 7 Films (Kshs. 571 per movie)
Kshs. 5,000 – 9 Films (Kshs. 555 per movie)

As if that’s not enough, you will get drafted into a raffle for every IMAX Pass Ticket purchased where you stand a chance to win a StarTimes set top box and antenna. So, when digital migration hits you, you’re sorted.

 

Timberlake And Esther Arunga Create Blog, Post About Uhuru Kenyatta Being The Most Hated Politician In The World

I recently came across a post that was shared on Facebook that was allegedly written by Quincy Timberlake that claims that Kenyan president Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta is the most hated politician on the face of the earth. The blog/website which looks like a propaganda tool has certain bold claims about the Uhuru Administration. Read some of the excerpts below:

 

 

Uhuru Kenyatta replaces Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei as the world’s most hated leader

 

“By winning the elections with a “massive landslide”, Uhuru has reminded the world of when populist Adolf Hitler won the German election by landslide in the early 1930s. President Uhuru now qualifies to be compared with the most vilified leaders in modern history. He joins the ranks of Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Jan Perón, Augusto Pinochet, Ayatollah Khamenei, Nicolae Ceaușescu, Robert Mugabe, Jacob Zuma, Sani Abacha, Eydaemas of Togo, Mobutu Seseseko and others. The same Uhuru once attacked Kibaki saying his government was in disarray and expressed his admiration for the leadership style of his mentor Daniel arap Moi. According to Uhuru, during Moi’s time, there was a clear authority and, as a result, stability.

Wikileaks has revealed that Uhuru is planning to wipe out tribes that pose a threat to his dynasty. This was revealed in what was supposed to be a private conversation. Fortunately, thanks to the people at WikiLeaks, we are able to know what many of our leaders really think away from the cameras, through the thousands of cables the anti-secrecy campaign group released on the Internet.

The cable dated May 25, 2007 offered insights into what kind of president Kenyatta would like to be. There is no doubt about it. The Jubilee administration is trying to take the country back to the days of Moi and Kenyatta Senior.”

 


So essentially uhuru kenyatta is being compared to Hitler? what is this rot i am subjecting my eyes to? please be advised however that the views in that excerpt are not Ghafla’s own or the writer iof this particular article but rather the views of Quincy Timberlake and Esther Arunga.

PHOTOS: Florida Madhouse Celebrates 35 Years With Exclusive Party

Florida Madhouse celebrates 35 years since establishment with 45 days of partying.

The party started on the 16th of November and will continue through to January 1st with an epic New Year’s Eve bash.

As New Florida prepare to move into their new venue, the parties continue at the iconic round nightclub every night.

Long-time patrons were treated at an invite only cocktail party to celebrate Maddi’s 35th anniversary on 13th Dec as a thank you for all the years of support and fun.

The VIP Soul Party was hosted at the club by DigitalDreams Ltd DJs Ken and Cathy. Check out photos of how that went down below.

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Ratchet Reggae Fans Go Wild (As Is Always Expected) At The Safaricom Sponsored Tarrus Riley Concert. Throw Bottles at Kasarani (VIDEO)

During the recent Safaricom Live bonanza at Kasarani, Tarrus Riley was slated to perform and I can guarantee you that everyone in the arena was eagerly anticipating the performance. The atmosphere was pregnant with expectation and after the last Tarrus Riley fiasco at K.I.C.C in which the organizers refused to pay the artist, the crowd was on edge.

 

Unfortunately, at some point, the crowd felt like the star was taking too long to perform and they decided to let everyone know of their disappointment. That was when the bottles started flying. luckily, The bottles only flew for a minute before everything was taken care of and the star took to the stage.

Check out the video of the rowdy reggae crowd going ape as is always expected from the reggae loving crowd:

 

 

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The Kenya Diaspora Conference Takes Place This Week

The Kenya Diaspora Conference Expo & Diaspora Golf Cup Tournament 2013 is a unique conference put together by the Kenya Diaspora Initiative & Diamond Media in-conjunction with other stakeholders like Nation Media Group, KQ, Foreign Affairs Ministry, Vision 2030, KTB, Kenya Invest, KBA, Immigrations Department among other partners, who have come together to take part in the upcoming conference. The conference will take place between December 19th and 21st, 2013 at Safari Park Hotel.

This conference is the first of its kind to be held in the country. The first Homecoming Conference was hosted by the office of the Prime Minister in Dec 2011 ‘as it was more of a strategic means of collecting Diaspora support for the PM’. It didn’t meet the business aspect.

The Diaspora County is believed to be Kenya’s 48th County and the richest, remitting about 107M USD as of September, 2013 according to CBK. This is a county that can no longer be ignore. They have asked us various long and hard questions that need answers, the committee has lined up Experts in the various areas to respond and offer solutions to these challenges.

This two-day conference at Safari Park Hotel seeks to bring together Kenyans living in the Diaspora and returnees to a two day Business Investment Forum where stakeholders drawn from various sectors including the Government, Business Owners, Business Mentors & Advisors, Manufactures & Suppliers of various brands, Hoteliers, Real Estate Developers, Banking Institutions, County bosses among others will converge to discuss challenges that they face in areas of investment and available opportunities.

The key objective is to create a one stop shop where the diaspora can access information they need any time. The intention is to work with stakeholders with a common goal of creating a contact data bank where we know whom to talk to, where they live and what we can do together as Kenyans.

Over 5,000 Kenyans living in the Diaspora visit the country every Christmas to celebrate with their families. This year is special because Kenya is Celebrating the Jubilee Year, its 50th Anniversary; hence more Kenyans are coming home to mark this memorable occasion.

Prezzo Donates Foodstuff to His Tanzanian ‘in-Laws’ (PHOTOS)

It’s true in-laws can be meddling, condescending, disapproving and nosy but how do you go about that? But for Prezzo he already knows how to curtail as he seems focused to marry more than the love of his life – he has already picked up the entire society along the way.

Over the long holiday, his rapcellency was in Bongo, specifically his fiancee’s home, Mwanza, where his benevolence came into play. He hooked up with his ‘sisters’ Helen and Kivila as he donated foodstuff to the destitute kids of Upendo Daima Children’s Home.

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Talk of having a big heart.

Camp Mulla: Have They Lost the Plot?

Not so long ago, I was sitting down and having breakfast with some of the entertainment industry’s most important stakeholders. The topics we ran through could provide material for a novel. But the one topic that we broached that everyone seemed interested in was “25Flow” the term that was coined by Camp Mulla to describe their refreshingly new take on Kenyan hiphop.

The fact that we now talk about Kenyan hiphop as “25Flow” alone is testament to the impact these kids had on Kenyan music. Ask around, from Jo-burglary to Lasgidi, from Accra to Dar, Kenyan music through 25Flow had an immense impact. These young “captains of the cool kids” were Kenya’s musical ambassadors to the Africa and indeed, to the world. These kids whom some pundits had dismissed as “bubblegum” hiphop artists scaled eights with their music that no one has since.
Aye, P-Unit won the CHOMVA Award but in fringe categories. And it was Camp Mulla that opened those doors.

Kenyans Open Facebook Page Ruthlessly Trolling Camp Mulla. It's Still Funny Though (Photo Gallery)
That was where the adolation ends and I put paid to props. Joe Muchiri and Shaffie Were from this point then almost simultaneously asked why the group broke up. I reminded them that the lads and lass needed to further their education and just maybe, maybe after they are through with that, they’ll be back. Shaffie challenged me to name one artist that left the Kenyan market and returned to be successful. I am still looking for an answer. Joe Muchiri was more blunt. He told me of a time he asked Thee MC Africa (formerly Taio Tripper) what the genius was behind the break-up.

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Suffice to say, no answer was satisfactory nor will any ever be. But this is where I will do something I almost never do: empathize with people I care little for. Put yourself in Camp Mulla’s shoes. You’re 18 or 20 and you have to carry an entire generation, nay, an entire nation’s expectations and aspirations. When you started off making music, you only dreamt that things would work out so -nary a thought went into what would be asked of you if your ambitions ever came to pass.
Then the impossible happened. You became a star not just in East Africa but West and South Africa.
You look around and there are no Kenyan veterans who have been in the position you find yourself. You’re a maverick. A trailblazer.

Madtraxx & Camp Mulla Big Up ‘Mashujaa’

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So you see, there was no one who could give Camp Mulla practical, first hand advice. And naturally, the egoes surged and became blotted. The fights increased and so did the reports about their wild behaviour and shenanigans.
Lady Karun’s (formerly Miss Karun) management -see mother- saw fit to get her away from the cycle we have seen play out with Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus. That is a mother’s prerogative. Maternal instinct.
Thee MC Africa went solo. I understand he is working on a new mixtape or album. Blessings to him. I do not see any of the lads and lass achieving more as solo acts than they did as a group. Maybe I am speaking as a jaded fan of the music who wants to see them reunite. But facts are on my side. Name the last mega hit they had since their break-up. I’ll wait.
I hope they realize that they set a standard. They now have a legacy to build up. Camp Mulla are still the only Kenyan act invited to tour other countries such as Botswana so you see, they aren’t out; they just haven’t achieved at the level expected of them. I want to see them back at the altitudes they once soared at.

Lupita Nyong’o Scoops More Awards in Hollywood

It’s officially awards season for Lupita Nyong’o and I’m sure her trophy case should be running out of space having earned numerous awards and honors for what she does best. And now as Kenya marked her 50th birthday, miles away, one of her daughters received recognition for her role on screen.

On 12th December, the African-American Film Critics Association (aafca) named Lupita the ‘Best Breakout Performance’ at for her role in ’12 Years A Slave’ with the movie being named the film of the year.

The ceremony honoring this year’s winners will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, Calif.

Established in 2003, African-American Film Critics Association is the longest-standing critics body for black film journalists in U.S.A.

Meanwhile, Lupita has been nominated in 2014 Golden Globes Awards in the Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. She’ll be facing it off with Julia Roberts (August: Osage County), Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine), Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle) and June Squibb (Nebraska).

It’s now safe to say that it has been an amazing year for Lupita Nyong’o.

This Will Be The Sexiest New Year’s Eve Bash

This year’s sexiest New Year’s Eve Beach Party will be at Blue Marlin Beach Club on Diani Beach.

Cloud 9 Diani Highlife is back with yet another stunning line up of DJ’s and performers entertaining you right on the pristine sands of the Blue Marlin Beach Club.

The line up of DJs include soulful house maestro, DJ Sesi, Afro House and R&B king, DJ Gichboy and the incredibly talented and eclectic, Blinky Bill from Just a Band. The Cloud 9 Cabaret will be performing as well. There will be something for everyone on the night.

In Rio style tradition, the dress code for this beautiful event is White. Cloud 9’ers have been urged to add splashes of Red for Romance, Yellow for Success and Green for Good Health for their wishes into the new year. Prizes will be given out to the best dressed individuals on the night.

There will be free champagne for all during the countdown period making this the undisputed most exceptional New Years Eve party in Kenya brought to you by AQUEOUS, Heineken and Absolut Vodka.

Doors open at 9.00 p.m., party goes on until dawn.  Cover charge is Kshs. 3,000 advance and Kshs. 4,500 at the door. Advance ticket holders will receive a welcome drink of their choice. The door policy is strictly 25 years and over. This is a party for grown ups. To book and pay call Brian on 0721 986 873 or Dorah on 0721 725 598.

Photo of the Day: Jaguar Hangs Out in the Heart of one of the Sprawling Slums in Nairobi

Selling hit records and doing shows are some of the things that Jaguar does for a living besides his other side hustle. But there is one thing he loves more than his job – charity. We all are aware that celebrity status comes with great power – power to influence and make a difference and he knows that too well.

He’s one of the most down to earth celebs and has a giving heart, which makes him cool in our book. Recently, he was hanging out with a group of women from Mukuru slums after donating foodstuff to them.

Take a look;

 

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Willy Paul Reacts After Gospel DJs & Presenters Vow Never to Play His New Song on Blasphemy Accusations

Recently, Gospel singer, Willy Paul released a song that could just be the most controversial Gospel song that even Gospel radio presenters and DJs vowed never to play; and if you haven’t heard it, now you know why. According to the radio presenters and DJs, the song mocks God especially in its first verse.

Despite being released in November, the song has been so unpopular and only attracted resentment from fans. For this matter, Willy Paul has decided to re-do the song omitting the controversial lines that had everyone up in arms.

According to Willy Paul, he has already re-recorded the entire verse one and as well as shoot a complete new video after it emerged that the first video was allegedly shot in a pub. As such, the audio will be unveiled tonight while the video on Tuesday at Willy M Tuva’s “Wakilisha East Africa” at Tribeka.

Today at seven pm my latest track missi reloaded will be live, new video, new verse…. its big doing it for jesus christ my savior. Thank you for the support. The official video launch is tomorrow with mzazi willy m tuva.

Meanwhile, ‘Mzazi’ Willy Tuva spoke to the producer of the song, Bizi B who revealed that after the backlash received he directed Willy Paul to redo the song.

Willy Paul Reacts After Gospel DJs & Presenters Vow Never to Play His New Song on Blasphemy Accusations

Recently, Gospel singer, Willy Paul released a song that could just be the most controversial Gospel song that even Gospel radio presenters and DJs vowed never to play; and if you haven’t heard it, now you know why. According to the radio presenters and DJs, the song mocks God especially in its first verse.

Despite being released in November, the song has been so unpopular and only attracted resentment from fans. For this matter, Willy Paul has decided to re-do the song omitting the controversial lines that had everyone up in arms.

According to Willy Paul, he has already re-recorded the entire verse one and as well as shoot a complete new video after it emerged that the first video was allegedly shot in a pub. As such, the audio will be unveiled tonight while the video on Tuesday at Willy M Tuva’s “Wakilisha East Africa” at Tribeka.

Today at seven pm my latest track missi reloaded will be live, new video, new verse…. its big doing it for jesus christ my savior. Thank you for the support. The official video launch is tomorrow with mzazi willy m tuva.

Meanwhile, ‘Mzazi’ Willy Tuva spoke to the producer of the song, Bizi B who revealed that after the backlash received he directed Willy Paul to redo the song.

The Biggest Summer Bunnies’ Event Of The Year Returns

Kenya’s longest running diaspora reunion party, Jetset, returns to Nairobi for a 4th year on Saturday December 21st.

Produced by The Xiles, a promotional company based in New York City, USA, and Nairobi, Kenya, Jetset is an annual event that serves as a welcome home party for Kenyans and friends who live abroad and are returning home for the holidays.

The event features eclectic sets of music from around the world. This year’s Jetset will be held at Treehouse Nightclub and will be headlined by returning guest DJ/Producer/Remixer Xpect who has in recent months been holding down the wheels at numerous high profile events in New York City including a notable Halloween party for legendary Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon where he manned the decks alongside ?uestlove of The legendary Roots Band, who appear daily on the Jimmy Fallon Show on NBC.

Apart from launching a new production house, Dusty Cloud  Productions, Xpect has also been in talks with a former Kanye west manager for production representation which is anticipated to be effective as of early 2014.

He also recently concluded shooting a video with the notable Mills Miller Media Production house, who shoot videos for numerous industry A list artists such as Jadakiss, Fabolous and more. He will be throwing down a live set that will include on the fly remixing, turntablism, and production of various styles of music from electro to Afro to hiphop, old skool, and more.

Jetset will be hosted by Coco Rasta Ngori of Hot96 FM. Supporting Deejays include Skratch One, a former diaspora deejay and former M.O.B. deejay who will also throw down on the 1s and 2s, as well as sets by DJs Cedric and Professor X. There will also be special surprise guests.

Jetset is co-promoted by Spark Africa, a leading African event promotion and artist management company. Doors open 9.00 p.m. Cover is Kshs. 1,000 and tickets are available at gate.

Find Out Which Gospel Artiste Will Be The Surprise Artiste At The ‘I Am Africa’ Music Celebration

Hey-Z who is a born again Kenyan gospel artist is a two-time Groove award winner and three-time nominee and a Gospel awards nominee South Africa.

Hey-Z is well known for his bold and hype talk in the Kenyan Gospel industry. And this weekend, he brings all that to the I Am Africa, A Musical Celebration of Kisumu.

The event celebrates Kisumu, its people, music, culture lifestyle and introduces new music ideas to the people of Kisumu. It takes place on 21st December at the Sunset Hotel Gardens.

Expect performances from Eddie Grey, East Africa’s finest Jazz guitarist; Brayo, Kisumu’s finest poet and acoustic guitarist, Charlie Wuod Awendo, the newest addition to the popular Ohangla rhythms of the Luo.

I Am Africa will feature a wide variety of genres from Jazz, Afro soul, fusion to the more popular Ohangla rhythms. There will also be solo performances and surprise artists at the event.

Tickets are being sold at Kshs. 500 in advance and Kshs. 700 at the gate.

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Hilarious! Kenyans On Twitter Troll Arnold Lakita Mwashumbe -The Lost And Found Comic Book Creator

Arnold Lakita Mwashumbe is a man who has begun to trend. Why is he trend-worthy? Well, we at Ghafla put paid to his alleged shenanigans with a chipo (clandestine lover) at Ngara while people thought he was missing.

As Chege said at the office, “Arikuwa anakura mutura pare Ngala!”. The lad was busy enjoying the pleasure world hidden beyond the allegedly tender titillating thighs of his clandestine lover. And this is what the internets have been saying:

 

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  Miss.Karigoh @karigoh 4m

MEN?? This Arnold Lakita guy, was langaing with his clande in Ngara while his wife was due any minute!! SMH #FindArnie my tush!

 

  .Master.Of.Shots @biko_ndech 31m

This Arnie guy even fooled the bigwigs akina joe, rama etc, all worried for his safety, while he was getting a bj. #FindArnie

 

  Marto @iLazYout 37m

Hahaha… The nigga was busy giving sugarcane from that pic which was trending. #FindArnie

 

  Njeri Ngige @SunnyLikeNjeri 40m

@WamuyuK check on the trend #FindArnie the Ghafla post…

 

  | Provoke Thought | @ImtheSensei 56m

If you don’t understand something, don’t use the expression “I’m lost” you might just find yourself in Ngara #findarnie

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  The Makodingo® @makodingo 1h

Wasn’t this Arnie guy some kind of Advertising big shot? He couldn’t afford a better hide-out? Ngara of all the places?! #FindArnie

 

@Yenyewe: Ngara: Come for the clothes. Stay for the clandes. #FindArnie” lool! Stop it!

 

  Tequila Mockingbird @SonnieRox 3h

I have died laughing #FindArnie esp the bit for working with a trauma specialist (vagina detanta?!) pic.twitter.com/m9vkOQwmMD

 

  AyaTroller @RamzZy_ 3h

Arnie was found before Pamela. SK Blue & Ringtone must be like, “Ama tungetweet #FindPamela badala ya kuimba?” #FindArnie

 

  Masaku @masaku_ 2h

#FindArnie Arnold found safe and sound at his chipo’s house pic.twitter.com/vBzx7Lfhom

 

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Gospel Under Scrutiny: Rivalry And Enmity Within Kenya’s Gospel Music Industry

Mr. Googs and Diedero complained earlier this year about the existence of camps within the gospel fraternity. If the urban legends are to be believed, it is said that there are camps within the gospel industry to whom one must pledge loyalty to. From the artist I have spoken to, both secular and gospel, unless you belong to either Genius Entertainment, Mo Sound or some other camp, your music will not get played.

And while I was reluctant to believe that gospel artists and deejays; people who claim to all serve one God would engage in a practice that is not only retrogressive but altogether destructive, the number of people speaking out is just too high and as they say, where there is smoke…
From what I was told, only huge stars such as M.O.G, Daddy Owen, Juliani and the likes transcend these petty camps because of how often their music is requested.

Diedero soon recanted his comment when the heat became too hot to handle.

(Top Gospel Awards Organizer Calls On Divine Assistance To Him Clean Up The Gospel Industry)

I reached out to DJ Mo for a rebuttal and his response was that of a mature entertainer and a businessman.
DJ Mo said that there is no division within the music industry. All there is infact are a few disgruntled gospel artists who having no new material, get frustrated that their old material gets passed over in favour of newer music by young upcoming artists.

He cited the case of Mr. Googz when he made that statement and indeed, Mr. Googz has nothing new to show for his efforts and love of gospel.

When the topic of Diedero was broached, DJ Mo chose to say that Diedero has since recanted his statements. This after having called Baba Ghafla himself to give the statements he issued.

What could be afoot? Only time will tell. i must however say that I was impressed by how DJ Mo tackled the topic. If he is an example of how entertainers withing the gospel industry conduct themselves, there is hope yet!

The Very Best of the Best in Gospel Unveiled; Full List

It was glitz and glamour last evening at the awarding gala of the inaugural Xtreem Awards as the crème in Gospel industry were unveiled and awarded. Winners had an outstanding excellence and achievement in music, comedy, dance and other various ministries in Gospel.

Here are the winners;

1. MALE ATIST – DK KWENYE BEAT
2. FEMALE ARTIST – MERCY D.LAI
3. BONGO ARTIST – WILLY PAUL
4. NEW BONGO ARTIST – DENNY C
5. HIP HOP ARTIST – CHURCH HILL FEAT EKO DYDDA
6. NEW HIP HOP ARTIST – STV
7. CENTRAL ARTIST – BENARD GICHUHI
8. FAVORITE SONG – ASUSU DK.KWENYE BEAT
9. MC OF THE YEAR – MC NEB
10. EMERGING MC – MC ANGEL
11. EMERGING NEW ARTIST – IMANI
12 NEW ARTIST Male – KIMDANY
13. VIDEO PRODUCER – BWOY P
14. AUDIO PRODUCER – YO ALEX (HOMEBOYZ)
15.MAGAZINE SHOW –  GRAPE VINE (KBC)
16. TV SHOW – CROSSOVER CHART
17. RADIO SHOW – TABASAMU ATG RADIO
18. TV PRESENTER – FAITH MUTURI
19. DEEJAY – DJ RUFF
20. EMERGING DJ – DJ LEQS
21. DANCE KREW – ALLSTARS
22. EMERGING DANCE KREW – CONFIDENCE DANCERS
23. PRANK SHOW – WAIWA
24.VIDEO OF THE YEA – WANGU (BAHATI & MR SEED)
25. TEENIZ BAND – THREAT BAND
26. AFRO FUSION – GERRIY WAINANA
27. COAST ARTIST – CALVIN KALI
28. WESTERN ARTIST – IBRAHIM OSBORN.
29  BEST OHANGLA GOSPEL ARTIST – WAMOR WAMOR
30. NYANZA ARTIST – NYAPAL
31. EASTERN ARTIST – MAGARET MUTUNGA
32. MOST INFLUENTIAL BLOGGER – CABU GAH
33. WORSHIP SONG – ANYHONY MUSEMBI
34. RIFT VALLEY ARTIST – LJ MAASAI AND VINY FLAVOUR
35.TEENIZ FAVOURITE COMIC – OBINA
36. REGGAE/ RAGGA – HOPEKID
37. COMEDY SHOW – BREAKTINME NTV.
38. NEW ARTIST FEMALE – DEE
39. TEENIZ RAPPER – SILVA MGENGE
40. TEENIZ NAIJA – P NINE
41.TEENIZ NEW SONG – WINKY DAILY
42. PROMISING NEW ARTIST – PRAISE MAKENA AND CAROL MUTHONI
43.RADIO PRESENTER – JEFFA C
44.HYPE MAN OF THE YEAR – MC NJUGUSH
45. PATRIOTIC SONG – ZOE.
46. SONG WRITER – GODSON.
47.TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY – L JAY MAASAI
48.TEENIZ CHOICE ARTIST – MASTERPIECE

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5 Days To Go To Nairobi’s Newest Mingling Event

In five days, the Kilimani Primary Grounds will host a new event named TheStage.

The event will be taking off in its first edition targeting young professionals from Nairobi.

The event dubbed Ultimate Picnic Event, will have games including football matches, table tennis, badminton, pool, scrabble, chess, card games, checkers, rounders and much more engaging games.

Attendees will have a great time to interact and network along the planned games. Gospel music will stream throughout the event. The event also targets young Christian professionals from all church assemblies to come to common ground and create new bonds, but opened to all.

There will be new bands and poets launching their careers at the event. This platform will offer a first time chance for the bands, musicians and artists to gain experience of performing in front of a crowd.

The event will be an exciting and fresh experience and a way to end the year in a stylish and invigorating way.

The entry fee will only be Kshs 300 at the gate. For more information, go to TheStage Website here and the Facebook page here.

TPF6 DRAMA: Fess Friendzones Daisy

TPF6 may be over but contestants are still making waves in showbiz. Last Thursday, Nyambura, Fess, Amos & Josh and TPF6 winner, Hope, were on Churchill Show as part of their first interviews after the show. Well, not so long ago, Fess dropped by Ghafla! offices and got to speak up about life after TPF.

However, what stood out is his purported relationship with Uganda’s Daisy considering the two were always together cuddling and all and so it was hardly difficult to doubt their relationship. Furthermore rumor mills flourished with reports of the two dating, this had to be settled for once. Surprisingly, and this will disappoint many, Fess admitted that, yes, he loves Daisy BUT as a friend…very good friend.

Pressed on whether he’s in a romantic relationship or intends on pursuing one with Daisy, Fess maintained that he loved Daisy as a sister.

Here’s an excerpt of that exclusive interview;

Gh: Rumour has it that you’re dating Daisy. Are you in love with Daisy?

Fess: Me? Oh my! (blushes) With Daisy?

Gh: Yeah

Fess: I love Daisy as a friend…as a very good friend…as a very very good friend. And about love. Love as in love? Wife?

Gh: Mapenzi moto moto

Fess: Haikua ivo. Ilikua as a sister. As a very close friend. She was my closest friend in the academy.

 

Here’s the interview;

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The Girls Went Topless In The Recent Africa’s Next Top Model Shoot (Photos)

Africa’s next top model episode five was inspired by the stunning view on top of New World Wonder, Cape Town’s own Table Mountain.

The photo shoot was a promotional campaign for South Africa Tourism and they were expected to don peculiar headdresses crafted by florist extraordinaire Alwijn Burger of Blomboy. The headdresses were crafted from fynbos. Fynbos is is the natural shrubland or heathland vegetation occurring in a small belt of the Cape. This is what went down at the photo shoot  courtesy of photographer Jonathan Taylor’s.

 

 

 

 

 

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Top 13 Best Dressed Celebrities Of 2013

The year 2013 has been a boon for fashion in Kenya’s entertainment industry. Gone are the days when rappers were content to be seen in baggy jeans and a white tee. Gone are the days when our female celebrities were content to be seen out and about looking like plain Jane from down the lane.

#13.Huddah Monroe

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#12.Michelle Morgan

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#11.Xtatic

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#10.Ian Mugoya

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#9. Vera Sidika

This lass is the true definition of “from Ashy-to-Classy”. Just at the beginning of the year, she wasn’t worth two mentions buut she reinvented herself and now even Lagos can’t get enough of her.

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#8. Shappaman

Can someone say Shabba Ranks? and this here lad caught on to the wave so early and to top it off, he made it cool for African youth.

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#7. Chimano

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#6. Kus Ma

#5. S.T.L

#4. Shaffie Weru

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#3. Blinky Bill

Why Blinky bill? because he transcends fashion. What he does is style. And his confidence is really awesome. He makes me think of Will.I.Am whenever I speak on matters fashion.

#2. Prezzo

Need I say more?

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#1. Lupita Nyong’o

Must Read: Open Letter To Huddah Monroe And Other Socialites

A lot has been said about the so called socialites.They have been insulted,mocked and even admired by some.but one thing is for sure socialites are not fizzling out anytime soon.

A person named Julius Wambua decided to put pen to paper and sent an open letter to miss Huddah and other socialites:

Okay, I write this letter out of compassion and empathy. It is not a letter that is going to ask you to change your ways, you are past changing. I am just asking you to take time and re-evaluate your principles and morals, your womanhood and your dignity. I know after reading this letter you will respond by calling me the “C” and “P”. My poor ears.

You see Huddah a woman is not judged by how much dirt she can spew from her mouth, but rather by how she can use her mouth to calm, motivate and correct someone else. You probably do not know this because you use your mouths for other purposes; can I now calmly use the “D” word? Other than eating, talking and drinking, the mouth can be used to perform other duties; as I have come to learn from a number of your tweefs. Let me try to use my rhyming talent here: you can eat or shit (excuse my language) using your mouths. I see you chose to use your mouth to shit.

You talk about sex, how you were fucked again, excuse my language) by politicians, rich men and you compete with other socialites to see who has had more snakes in your holes. When did spreading your legs become a contest? And when did it become a privilege to know that you have spent more hours in different men’s beds than you have in a classroom?

You may gain a few followers on twitter by engaging in name-calling and abuses and by a few, I mean that 2000+ followers is not a reason to sell your dignity. Besides, who said that vulgarity is the gateway to fame?

Look at Kenyan Girl’s, Mercy Murugi, Winnie, Mitchel’s, Julie Gichuru’s twitter accounts.They have more followers than you do. Do they engage in silly tweefs and fights to get famous? Oh, and they did spend time in class by the way.

Darling, when you are a woman of value and virtues, if your mama taught you any, then obscene words are a no-go zone. Remember, as you mention another woman’s “P” and “C”, you also have the same parts lodged somewhere between your legs. In case you did not know, a woman is made of respect; a woman is to be respected. Respect starts with respecting before others can respect you.

Those numerous men asking for your “P”, do you think that they respect you? You know, anything that comes cheap attracts attention. Why should I be bothered to buy a pair of shoes for sh5000 while the same shoe can come at a throw-away price of sh.500? Unfortunately, the problem with such cheap stuff is that I know that I can pick up another on the streets, so I lose interest pretty first.

So, really what this whole letter is trying to tell you is that you are a let-down to your mother and values she taught you. Did your mother teach you to display your inner stuff in the faces of everyone? When did mama’s little princess turn into a “Bitch”,again excuse my language. Huddah, what is a good girl doing tweeting this>> “Peter Kenneth looks like he’d lick my P Spick and span!! Yeah! I said it!”

Sorry, I forgot, you roll with the “bad girl” crowd. Problem is, you do not know how to be bad. A bad girl is not slutty (except when in the bedroom with her MAN), a bad girl does not have to mention the “P” to be branded bad. A bad girl can hold her own, which I am sure you cannot. I do not plan to engage in a beef with you because I would lose, hands down. But then, I am a person brought up  with principles, and I do not intend to water down the values passed down by my mum
by looking for fame in the wrong ways. In the meantime, my dear girl you can be as vulgar as you want, it is your life, your TL, your account. Save for the silly beefs you
engage in, I would never have known that you exist. Now and I know and you can rest in peace knowing that YOU ARE FAMOUS.

Brikicho Stars, Fena & Electrique DJs, To Perform At The Hakuna Matata Festival

The queen of urban soul, Fena Gitu will be performing at the Hakuna Matata Festival this New Year’s Eve.

She will be there to perform her biggest hits including Fenamenal woman, Down, Africa Massive, Dutch and Brikicho. Her collaborators on Brikicho, Electrique DJs, will also be on stage.

This year, Epic Nation Live, The Rift Valley Festival and CodeRED Entertainment’s The Event Gear are organizing the Hakuna Matata Festival at the Fisherman’s Camp in Naivasha.

The 31st December event won’t be short of entertainment value and for your entertainment, they have put together a list of only the Finest Live Acts and DJs Kenya has to offer.

Tickets are available on ticketsasa. Purchase yours here. Physical points for advanced tickets will be announced soon. The window for early bird tickets, which were going for Kshs. Kshs. 1,000, closed on 1st of December. Advance tickets are going for Kshs. 1,500 while gate tickets are Kshs. 2,000.

All interested in Vendor stalls should email epic.nation254@gmail.com

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Papa Shirandula Actor In An Electrifying New Series (Photos)

The Kenyan entertainment business is positively thriving and Spielworks Media Ltd  Alexandros Konstantaras and House of Lungula producer and are among the few entities this growth can be attributed  to .

After bringing you thrilling programs over time,Speilworks Media in Conjunction with Alex bring you Rispa.

Synopsis

Rispa is a web series surrounding the life of Rispa(played by Milka Ndegwa) who is a maid and working for the Tembos. Mr Tembo (played by Gerald Langiri) is an environmentalist while is his wife Mrs Tembo (played by Neomi Wambui) is a nurse. Blessed with two children Rosie 9years and Nigel 13 years (played by Joseph Thuo), the family which looks perfect from outside has more drama than the Flintstones. Rispa is at the heart of all this drama causing havoc with her witty lines almost as if trying to break the family yet at the same time, she is the key ingredient to the happy family that is the Tembos.

 

KTN Analyst Accuses Photo-activist Boniface Mwangi of Smoking Bangi

Last Friday, Larry Madowo hosted a panel he referred to as #ViewsAt50 that included Moses Kuria, Okiya Omtata, Dennis Itumbi, Boniface Mwangi, Okiya Omtatah, Shamit Patel and Betty Waitherero. From that list you can tell it was a heated discussion with shouting taking the better of the interview. In fact a KOT thought Larry should have allowed the participants to just battle it out with blows with the winners will taking it all.

Anyhow, the next day, political analyst, public policy analyst and media consultant known for his strong stance on issues, Moses Kuria, came out guns blazing taking shots at former KTN photographer and activist, Boniface Mwangi.

Via a Facebook post, Kuria regretted sitting on the panel and apologized to his friends “unreservedly”. But that was not the end of it as the KTN’s CheckPoint panelist lashed out at Boniface Mwangi for being “high on weed”.

 

Friends, I have read your comments about last nights ‘The Trend’ with Larry Madowo. For record I had initially declined the invitation owing to the unserious nature of the panel.Then Larry told me he had invited Dennis Itumbi who had agreed. I knew that Dennis as a government official was walking into a den of dirty cats. I thought it was better to attend and fight it from there.As we waited for the show we engaged in pre-debate.I texted Larry and asked him to excuse me because I was certain that Betty Waitherero, Boniface Mwangi and that other openly homosexual Mhindi were high on weed and it was obvious. He asked me not to walk out but to call them out on air.I agree with you that participating in the debate was not a good idea and I apologize to you all unreservedly. I was on one day loan from #Checkpoint anyway.See you Sunday evening

KTN Analyst Accuses Photo-activist Boniface Mwangi of Smoking Bangi

Last Friday, Larry Madowo hosted a panel he referred to as #ViewsAt50 that included Moses Kuria, Okiya Omtata, Dennis Itumbi, Boniface Mwangi, Okiya Omtatah, Shamit Patel and Betty Waitherero. From that list you can tell it was a heated discussion with shouting taking the better of the interview. In fact a KOT thought Larry should have allowed the participants to just battle it out with blows with the winners will taking it all.

Anyhow, the next day, political analyst, public policy analyst and media consultant known for his strong stance on issues, Moses Kuria, came out guns blazing taking shots at former KTN photographer and activist, Boniface Mwangi.

Via a Facebook post, Kuria regretted sitting on the panel and apologized to his friends “unreservedly”. But that was not the end of it as the KTN’s CheckPoint panelist lashed out at Boniface Mwangi for being “high on weed”.

 

Friends, I have read your comments about last nights ‘The Trend’ with Larry Madowo. For record I had initially declined the invitation owing to the unserious nature of the panel.Then Larry told me he had invited Dennis Itumbi who had agreed. I knew that Dennis as a government official was walking into a den of dirty cats. I thought it was better to attend and fight it from there.As we waited for the show we engaged in pre-debate.I texted Larry and asked him to excuse me because I was certain that Betty Waitherero, Boniface Mwangi and that other openly homosexual Mhindi were high on weed and it was obvious. He asked me not to walk out but to call them out on air.I agree with you that participating in the debate was not a good idea and I apologize to you all unreservedly. I was on one day loan from #Checkpoint anyway.See you Sunday evening

The Kenya Karaoke Championships Nairobi Finals Taking Place Tonight

The Nairobi regionals for the Kenya Karaoke Championships will take place today at Club Rumuorz.

This is ahead of the national finals on 23rd December at the same venue.

All entertainment spots with a Karaoke themed night in Nairobi are currently hosting in-house competitions this week, the best singers will represent the establishment in the Nairobi regional competition.

To stand a chance to participate, visit your favorite Karaoke joint and enter the competition. Remember, If you can walk, you can Dance. If you can talk, you can sing.

Other participating regions are:

Central – Nyeri
Rift Valley – Nakuru
Nyanza – Kisumu
Western – Kakamega
Coast – Mombasa
Nairobi – Nairobi
Eastern – Embu, Meru and Machakos

Ruth Matete’s Dad Opens Up About His Daughter’s Controversial Dress

The gossip mills have been on overdrive since Ruth Matete rocked a white party-in-the-front- business-in-the-back white dress at the TPF closing gala.

A lot of Kenyans on social media felt that the dress was inappropriate as it rode up her thighs and exposed her as she performed alongside TPF winner Hope Irakoze. Ruth had to apologize to the ‘fans’ and former TPF principal came to her defense.

Now her dad Abel Amunga has came to her daughter’s rescue  and had this to say “I knew that her dress code would make people talk. I expected it. As a parent I do not advocate for it but that does not mean that I will join the rest of the world in condemning her. I’m all that she’s got; the only shoulder she can lean on.”

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