Chipukeezy has been booked for an event in Dubai that will be Kenyans celebrating the golden jubilee festivities that their fellow Kenyans here in Kenya will be marking. But before that happens, he went to an orphanage to share some of his blessings with the children.
Our man got pictures of the event and I have some to share with you. check out below:
As we near the dawn of the 50 years, Heartstrings Entertainment offers 50% off of the ticket price for the already hit comedy “50% KENYAN.”
For every ticket you buy, you get another one free. This must be the best BOGOF offer going on right now as we celebrate Kenya’s 50th birthday.
“50%Kenyan” continues this week.
Giants of comedy in the country Heartstrings Entertainment has not been left behind in commemoration of the 50 years of independence. Under the masterly eye of the comedy guru Sammy Mwangi, they return with the original rib-shuttering year-ending comedy, “50% Kenyan”.
Comedy: 50%Kenyan
Director: renowned master of comedy Sammy Mwangi
Dates: 10th – 20th Dec 2013
Times: 6.30pm weekday, 3 & 6.30pm weekends.
Venue: Alliance Française
Charges: 500/-
Call: (0737) (0722) 74 55 41
The story is about this time when all Kenyans have been asked to hand in their ID Cards and thereafter they have to reapply to be Kenya because their citizenship has been revoked. Kenya has decided to have fresh Kenyans as we crossover from 50 years.
For them to be reconsidered back as Kenyans, they each haveto go through a vigorous vetting process.
The big question is “Are You Half a Kenyan or A Full Non-Kenyan?
Word has just reached me that there is trouble brewing at Candy and Candy and it all stems to policy making. This year, candy and candy were going to concentrate on doing one artist’s music and videos and make them a star. they have gone as far as even making a movie set to be released in Dar for the star.
The Candy and Candy C.E.O recently attracted and signed two very talented acts in the form of Lil Gee -a Nigerian and Dazlah, a Kenyan artist.
The two acts have been competing to have their videos shot and both have feel they have shown enough talent to merit the top slot. They want the money invested in them. And they have shown the work ethic and the promise.
It all started when the label signed in a new artiste, Lil Gee from Nigeria and released a new single “one of a kind” with him and immediately wanted to follow it up with a video. However, Dazlah kiduche, popularly known as “Dazlah”, who is also signed by the label and has recently released a new single “Bangereba” had a problem with this.
His main complaint was that he should get to shoot a video first since he had recorded his song earlier and because he is also the oldest signee in the label. The two artistes exchanged bitter words which were followed by fists and blows and police had to be called in to restore peace inside the Candy n Candy records offices.
A reliable source has told us that the label C.E.O Joe Kariuki is yet to decide whose video to shoot first because apparently he can only shoot one video at a time. We could not be able to reach Joe on phone for comments.
Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Let us see what happens from here on out!
Celebrities, ordinary citizens and corporates have come out to take part in the 7 Days Of Christmas project.
The reigning Miss World Kenya Wangui Gitonga will also be taking part in the initiative which seeks to provide materials and ensure children at the Kenyatta National Hospital can enjoy their Christmas.
Wangui Gitonga was among the top 30 finalists in this year’s Miss World competition. She will be joined by former crown holders Fiona Konchellah, Natasha Metto, Cecilia Mwangi, Susan Anyango and Shamim Nabil on Saturday and Sunday, which will be the day the final party will be thrown.
From Monday, 9th December to Sunday, 15th December, you are encouraged to visit the Kenyatta National Hospital’s children’s ward and spend time with the kids. You can also make donations by dropping them off at the following locations:
1. The ABC Play House Kindergarten, Kiboko Court, Villa Franca Estate, Next to Imara Daima Real Estate
Contact Person – Jackie Nkonge 0722 370 370 or 0732 300 020
2. Sprouts Kids Salon – Nairobi off Menelik Road, Kilimani
Contact – 0713 123 593 / 020 521 3240
3. Jupiter Guest Resorts Mogotio Road, Parklands (Behind K1)
Contact Person – Edith, 0715542934
4. Jupiter Guest Resorts – Langata
Contact Person – Gertrude 0702 927 937
5. Ranalo Foods, Kimathi Street, Central Business District, Nairobi.
Contact Person: Pauline
Legacy media presents: the Jitangaze photo contest to celebrate Kenya’s 50th birthday.
So recently, Legacy media began a photo contest where you submitted your most patriotic photo to their contest app here: http://bit.ly/19MBDal%0A , and the original deadline was December 14th. However, they have been generous enough to extend the deadline to December 19th next week, that means you have 5 days more to win this competition!
You think you can come up with a photo that beats them all? Well, we’ve seen some of the entries, and I can assure you that you’ll be up against some STIFF competition, so you better bring your A-game!
Just to recap, if you want to enter the competition, you can add your entry at the following link: http://bit.ly/19MBDal%0A
The Kenya @ 50 bashes start rolling today.
This holiday season, Kenyans have reason to feel a little bit more patriotic than usual. The country celebrates its 50th birthday. Despite any reservations we might have, we can’t let it drown out the celebratory mood.
Club Bubblez hosts the Kenya @ 50 Bash today between 5.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m. at the Greenspan Mall (Donholm). Enjoy the best of local and international, classic and new jams mixed by the legendary mixtape master DJ Mantix and DJ Namosky.
Entrance to the event is Kshs. 300 and entrance to VIP is Kshs. 500. This entry entitles you to a beer.
The 7th edition of the annual Sawa Sawa Festival will be held on 21st December at the Arboretum from noon to 6.00 p.m. Themed around #WeAreOne (Kenya @ 50), the festival will have an exclusive East African line up in order to embrace the togetherness spirit.
The FREE CONCERT will have one main stage and two smaller ones. Artists on the main stage include SARABI (Kenya), DELA (Kenya), KIDUM (Burundi), RAS KAYAGA (Rwanda), JACKY CHANDIRU (Uganda-popular for her Gold Digger hit), SARAKASI ALLSTARS (Dance and Acrobats). The official Djs are VDJ SPACE (MOB), JOE MFALME (Capital FM) and ALLSTAR DJS.
The 2nd stage which is more of acoustic will have different acts from SLUM DRUMMERS, REGGEA HOUR with artists like Baffu Chaffu, Black Omolo, Levysill, Meekie Humble, Huthead, Freeman and Jahises/Jahpillar. The HIP HOP HOUR on the same stage includes Nafsi Huru, Flamez and Smallz Lethal of Washamba Wenza. VARIOUS ARTISTS HOUR include OLITH, WATERFALL, MUTINDA , SAM ONDIEKI amongst others as well as our upcoming artists from SOUND IN MOTION HOUR.
The 3rd stage will be more of dance and circus with the best of our very own SARAKASI DANCERS AND ACROBATS. Arboretum will be turned into a family friendly venue with various catering points and vending areas; the children play area will include art workshops, face painting, animal rides, interactive workshops and jumping areas. The Sarakasi’s stilt walkers, jugglers and clowns will be at hand to entertain the crowds with mini performances and workshops.
Lots of food and drinks courtesy of WINDSOR GOLF CLUB.
Bring your picnic baskets, shukas, and umbrellas to the festival. More details will be coming your way.
This year’s Festival is sponsored by HIVOS, DOEN, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Africa Music Festival Network, HOPE artists (USA), Classic 105 FM, Khewza Guest House, MOB Dj’s, Windsor Hotel & Golf Club and the Sarakasi Trust Hospital Project.
This is a rather sensitive expose. Prepare yourself for Uncle Chim Tuna to plod all over it with his delicate farmer’s feet. Last week, word went round that Arnold Lakita Mwashumbe, the former Art Director at Ogilvy Kenya had gone missing. Jeff Omondi wrote about that.
Well, I am happy to announce to all and sundry that the lad was found safe and sound. the only complication is that he was found in his love-nest with his “chipo”. The man whose friends have been thanking God for his safe return on twitter -as they omit the painful circumstance of his discovery was found in Ngara.
The lad was staying with his lover in Ngara and this discovery came about because his Facebook profile was still active.
The lad had been accepting friend requests and liking pages via his Facebook account and this led his friends to search for him in his usual haunts. He was founding shacking up with his clandestine lover in Ngara.
Arnie Lakita’s wife was heavily pregnant at the time of being subjected to this ordeal and gave birth 2 days before he was discovered. The lad was discovered on Wednesday.
That is all.
Ghafla is not the most reputable. However, the sentiment by those confirming his wellbeing was that they would like to hi-five his face.
— Utterly Phallacious (@Buggz79) December 16, 2013
The System Rave Affair, the biggest collection of gospel artistes on stage goes down in three days.
Some of the biggest local gospel artistes are expected to perform at the December 14th show. They include: Jimmy Gait, Size 8, Ben Gichuhi, Bahati, HopeKid, Benachi, PNine, Ben Githae, J-Fam, Willy Paul and Gloria Muliro.
Dance groups Altermin and All Stars will also perform. Providing additional entertainment will be DJ Krowbar, DJ Mo, DJ Tabbz, DJ Ruff and DJ Touch. The MCs for the day will be MC Njugush, Jalangó and Ndiema.
System Rave: The Christmas Edition is brought to you courtesy of System Unit and Standard Group. The event takes place on Saturday, 14th December between 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC).
Entry into the event is Kshs. 100 and the day’s Standard Newspaper. The event is sponsored by KTN, Bonyeza (Bonyeza powered by Roam Tech), KICC, 1FM, System unit and FM Audio.
It seems that Mututho is committed to being the ultimate party pooper! After invading the bars, supermarkets and wines and spirits joints the man is invading our houses and our cars too.
Drinking mnazi under a palm tree could land you in hot soup and so could throwing a party at your home! According to the NACADA boss, throwing a party will require you to cough up 1000 shillings to obtain a license.Running to the village to imbibe in your favorite liquor will not be condoned without a license.The draconian law will include police stopping motorists carrying soft drinks and water for a search on roads to ensure that you do not have alcohol in the containers.
Of course Kenyans are not happy with these ridiculous regulations and made their feelings felt:
Yo Andie @YoAndie_ 1m Mututho probably is mad at Jesus for turning water into wine
Caro @emsykay People be dying in clashes yet Mututho here has cops and resources to monitor people who are drinking peacefully in their own homes
Bright eyes @JewelsKenya Mututho will soon ban the use of the barcode in supermarkets. Like “it’s putting ideas in the heads of wananchi! Chapa manually!”
Marcus K @LordMarcus_K I do not respect #Mututho; I will not respect his laws. Nobody except my girlfriend will tell me where and when to drink. #WeAreOne
Shamit Patel @just_sham_it I wonder how many beers Mututho drinks before he comes up with these laws.
#46664 @mountainous 8h We are all laughing now but when Mututho arrives at your wedding with sniffer dogs and impounds the wedding cake for having alcohol (Brandy)
hiram @avierkirm 9 Dec Does this dude have any kind of social life?? …
Elizabeth Wangui K.M @DesignaWEN 3m LMAO RT @JRjoram: Huddah Monroe be like >>Yaani #mututho is that unfair,can’t he remember that the’Maji maji’rebellion of 1905 ws cz of him
Ma’Kunta @julleberry 4m Mututho ni mlevi!! Okay anakaa mlevi. His name sounds like some local brew kina Muratina, Yokozuna, etc
gaetano kagwa @gaetanokagwa 6h But this chap needs #Kidero to give him a quick left
Some of them are not new in the industry, but we got to hear more of there tracks this year. Here are some of those artiste who’ve constantly worked hard to bring you hit songs back to back.
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The High Court suspended the planned switch from analogue to digital broadcasting to December 23, to allow determination of a suit filed by media houses challenging the Government plan. When Justice David Majanja suspended the switch off that authorities had scheduled to take effect on Friday in Nairobi, he allowed KTN, NTv and Citizen TV reprieve.
The judge heard arguments by the parties to the digital migration suit yesterday and announced he will rule on the matter on December 23. Three media houses have petitioned the court to stop the Government from switching off their signals in Nairobi on December 13. Justice Majanja extended the time for digital migration by 10 days pending a ruling on the main petition by three media houses — Standard Group, Nation Media group and Royal Media Services. They have challenged the process of the switch from analogue to digital broadcast, saying it is as a violation of the law. Justice Majanja also dismissed the application seeking a three-judge bench, saying the applicants had not raised weighty constitutional questions that need the intervention of a bench. Lawyer Paul Muite had argued the case was of great public interest and constitutional interpretation. “In my view, I can handle the petition and any party that is aggrieved can move to the appeals court as provided by the law,” ruled Justice Majanja. Muite said Nation Media Group’s CEO Linus Gitahi’s sworn statement showed Star Times had issued 5 per cent of their shareholding to government officials in exchange of obtaining licensing unfairly. But Star Times lawyer objected, saying they had followed the due process in obtaining the tender. Muite continued that a joint application for licensing by Nation Media and Royal Media Group had been dismissed for lack of a bond of Sh500,000. He posed, “Can the two media houses lack the money even if it was in cash?”
He said the petitioners had arranged with the Government to have two committees to oversee digital migration. One was to oversee on the technical aspect while the other was to handle investors’ concerns. And the Government acknowledged that investors had ploughed in millions of shillings on infrastructure and control 85 per cent of market share. “We are not opposed to digital migration, but we are questioning why the licensing is being done in a discriminatory manner,” Muite submitted. He prayed for dual-Transmission of both analogue and digital signals, since the respondents in the case had not stated they could be prejudiced. “My client will suffer by losing advertisements and intellectual property content to a competitor who wants to thrive on what the petitioners have spent millions of money to produce,” the counsel said. Consumer Federation of Kenya lawyer Henry Kurauka told the court the economic timing of the switch off was wrong. “The switch off date is being hurried yet the world’s date is set for the year 2015, so why hurry,” Kurauka posed. Cofek said the switch off date coincided with the Kenya at 50 celebrations as well as the funeral requiem mass and eventual burial of world icon Nelson Mandela, and will deny people right to information.
Source: Standard Digital
I have had many a show producer and creators complain about making TV shows and pitching them to Kenya’s leading media houses. it is always alleged that the networks jack ideas. This is one such case.
Former Wedding Show host and current Baileys Wedding Show host Noni Gathoni is crying foul alleging that KTN’s C.E.O Sam Shollei and Samantha Bridal C.E.O Dr. Samantha Masitsa have stolen her concept.
This is what unfolded:
Uncle Chim Tuna received a tip from his man at the law courts. Apparently, Noni Gathoni had created a new concept with which a wedding show could be produced.
She then went round to the different media stations and attempted to sell her idea, her dream to them. One and all shut her down. They did not see her dream as being worth the investment. She soldiered on.
One day, baileys decided they were going to invest in the concept and they did. That was when all the doors that were previously closed to her opened up. She settled on an offer from NTV. But unbeknownst to her, her rival, Samantha Bridal Show had somehow caught wind of the concept she had been selling and were interested.
<Samantha Masitsa is in the centre>
So interested were they, that Samantha Bridal allegedly stole the concept and due to issues that came about implementing the concept, Noni Gathoni and NTV had to contend with a delay in premiering the show.
KTN and Samantha’s Bridal took full advantage of the situation and let loose their alleged copy.
<Sam Shollei>
Noni Gathoni was distraught. She moved to court to get a “cease and desist” injusnction against KTN and Samantha’s Bridal. The two it is alleged, hapana tambua the rule of law. They flipped one at the courts and went right ahead with their project.
Noni Gathoni has gone to court to seek reprieve. Keep it Ghafla for more as the situation unfolds.
This weekend, the Latitude Lounge thanks the people of Kisumu as the Latitude Lounge marks its one year anniversary.
The anniversary party takes place this Saturday, 14th December from 6.00 p.m. and it doesn’t stop until dawn the next day.
On the decks mixing the best of local Jamaican-English DJ and Homeboyz Radio presenter, G-Money. Also performing will be some of the biggest DJs in Kisumu with appearances by celebrities also expected.
Also in action will be Latitude’s own DJ Preet, DJ Basil and DJ Subzeero of Latitude Lounge, Nairobi, alongside Kisumu’s Award Winning Blogger and Multi-talented MC Ominde Okoth Ka’Wambura on the Mic.
Latitiude Lounge is located on Oginga Odinga Street, opposite Electricity House. The event is brought to you by Unlimited Entertainment and Latitude Group.
Last Thursday, the African Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards were announced and amongst the 4 Kenyan actors who got nominated Ian Mbugua was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the flirtatious Chris Taylor in “House of Lungula”!
That’s a great achievement on a Pan African level, especially considering the fact that comedy is not a walk in the park.
The good news about the fabulous cast doesn’t stop there. Two more stars of “House of Lungula” are being recognized on a Pan African level and will be awarded next week in Abuja! We are referring to the stunning Lizz Njagah and pretty boy Gitau Ngogoyo who are both traveling to the capital of Nigeria on the 15th of December to receive the PAMSA Award for Best Kenyan Actress and Best Kenyan Actor of 2013 respectively! This is the second award that Lizz Njagah receives this year after collecting the Best Actress Award in London Greek Film Festival for her role as King’ora in Alex Konstantaras’ movie “The Return of Lazarus”.
The Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards (PAMSAA) is a child of Damsas’ Mega Business Limited, the publishers of the Famous Papyrus Monthly International Magazine. PAMSAA brings together the best and the most talented on screen, the industry’s most prominent world entertainers from across the globe and recognizes their accomplishments in different categories. PAMSAA list of award winners includes the biggest and brightest stars in the world music, movie, media and comedy. Past awardees include: Jim Iyke (Nigeria), Tuface Idibia (Nigeria) and Yvonne Nelson (Ghana)
A few days ago, I promised to drop a gem on ’em. I however extended the deadline to allow myself enough time to do “due diligence”. I researched, FINALLY GOT THROUGH TO GABU and spoke to a representative of Multichoice Ltd -one Shose Oyalo.
I also spoke to some industry heavyweights and corporate insiders to find out what transpired and I believe I have a near complete idea of what transpired.
Multichoice for their part are without blame, they did indeed issue the air-tickets for all concerned to attend and participate at the CHOAMVA Awards. P-Unit’s manager who happens to be Bon-Eye’s wife attended. Nothing underhanded in that at all. This is actually where the story however begins to fall apart. Gabu insisted over the phone that they had to pay for her ticket.
Something an insider I spoke to vehemently denied.
Gabu insisted that the allegations that P-Unit screwed Collo over were a rumour and refused to talk beyond asking me for my source and insisting I speak to Multichoice representatives. I reached out to Shose Oyalo.
Well, this is what transpired however:
It is alleged that P-Unit’s Gabu (a father of one), who for a long while now has been alleged to have been having an affair with a top level manager at a leading telecommunications corporation that bought out a Kenyan parastatal, decided that rather than enjoy the company of the man who owns half of the song; Collo, he would rather spend the time with his clandestine lover a.k.a Chips Funga.
Talk about being rough! And from what Uncle Chim Tuna was told, the song which was recorded by prolific producer Musyoka is owned -half by P-Unit as a group and half by Collo. I spoke to Collo who although was angry refused to talk about everything that transpired instead telling me that he wants Kenyan artists to wake up and realized that to go further, they must unite.
To sum it up, Gabu allegedly commandeered Collo’s ticket and gave it to his formerly married chips funga (her marriage allegedly fell apart because of her illicit inkling to share her bed with the artist). As expected, Gabu denied the rumours and asked me to talk to Multichoice.
Everyone I spoke to alleged that he was lying. I reached out to Shose Oyalo. Keep it locked on Ghafla for more information as the story unfolds.
The question still remains however: “Why did Bon Eye and Frasha allegedly allow this travesty to unfold?” Truly rough!
It is now widely known that diaspora remittances to Kenya have grown into our biggest earner of foreign exchange.
Now the wealthy Kenyan investors from abroad are set to meet at the Kenya Diaspora Conference & Expo 2013, and if you are a diasporan, or interested in diaspora affairs, consider yourself invited.
At the conference, weighty matters such as Kenya’s economic growth will be discussed, with a focus on how Kenyans abroad can capitalise on the ongoing trends and opportunities.
The event will be next Thursday December 19, starting at 8:00 am
To book your ticket, please go to ticketsasa.com and buy.
Kenya’s High Court has issued a ruling temporarily suspending Nairobi’s planned digital migration from analogue broadcasting to December 23, 2013, to allow the determination of a suit filed by three media houses challenging the migration.
Justice David Majanja issued the new date after the attorney general, the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) and other interested parties presented their final submissions and arguments.
Justice Majanja said he will rule on the matter on December 23, extending the migration date by 10 days from the planned Friday deadline, pending the ruling on the main petition by the media houses.
Royal Media Services, Nation Media Group and the Standard Group have challenged the switch citing discrimination against them and claiming violation of the law after being allegedly locked out of the digital migration process.
In his submissions yesterday lawyer Paul Muite, representing the media houses, argued that the application for joint licensing by the media houses was dismissed unfairly and that the petitioners had colluded with the government to oversee the migration.
“We are not opposed to digital migration, but we are questioning why the licensing is being done in a discriminatory manner,”he said
Muite asked the court to allow his clients to transmit signals through dual-transmission of both analogue and digital signals, since the respondents in the case had not stated they could be prejudiced.
“My client will suffer by losing advertisements and intellectual property content to a competitor who wants to thrive on what the petitioners have spent millions of money to produce,” he said
On the matter of availability of set-top boxes and prices, CCK lawyer Wambua Kilonzo said there was no obligation on the signal distributor to provide digital set-top boxes to consumers and the decision to buy the set-top boxes belongs to consumers and not broadcasters.
Justice Majanja also dismissed the application by Muite seeking a three-judge bench to hear the petition.
“The applicants had not raised weighty constitutional questions that need the intervention of a bench,” Majanja said
“In my view, I can handle the petition and any party that is aggrieved can move to the appeals court as provided by the law.”
Source: 88MPH (Ghafla’s Investors)
Uhuru Clothing brings you Grown & Sexy.
The event takes place this Friday, December 13th at the brand new Club Venom next to Victoria Courts in Westlands from 9.00 p.m.
Come out for bottle service, great atmosphere, drink specials and ample parking. The dress code will be enforced so make sure you come out looking sexy.
Enjoy the best of local and international, classic and brand new hits from Capital Mixmaster DJ Adrian.
One-litre bottles are going for Kshs. 6,000. During the happy hour, buy a cocktail and get another one free. RSVP by sending your name to 0710 161 982 before Friday, 13th at 11.00 p.m.
Laico Regency has finally embraced the much-maligned teenage section of the local population by agreeing to host the first ever Xtreem Gospel Teeniez Awards.
The ‘XTA Awards’ will be geared towards awarding fresh talent in the Kenyan entertainment industry, and highlighting innovation in our young citizens.
For this once in a lifetime priviledge, you can be part of the show for only 250bob regular tickets, and 500bob VIP. The tickets are available at Kassanga Music shops in the central business district, or Old Mutual Building 4th Floor suite 435 or at Tuskys Imara opposite National Archives. There are only limited tickets available because of the limited space of the Regency, so get yours ASAP. Call 0727 652 410 or 0722 809 175 for additional assistance
Lampstand Events brings you the Pure Praise Family Fun Day.
The event takes place a few days before Christmas, 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.
Yesterday, I told the story about my quest to find the sexiest celebrities in the land and indeed, it was quite the riveting tale. The sexiest ladies were found but on the same quest, I came across some rather beautiful wenches whom I feel were enough to warrant a separate list of their own. The reason I chose to put some of the lasses on this list in this particular list is because while they are indeed beautiful and sexy, they are either still rough around the edges or lack proper dress etiquette or would routinely shoot from the mouth and forget that a lady must remain poised, calm and collected at all times. Some of the ladies on this list are straight ratchet while some had a ratchet moment too many this year.
That said, this list is about to make me a couple of enemies more but watch as I proceed to give a buck.
And the ladies on my list are:
#13. Alysha Bluemits (Video Vixen)
Alysha is one of the new discoveries of the year but she is still as yet fairly unknown. She has managed to inject some life in a couple of events and music videos with her lively character and amazing body.
#12. Shee Waruinge -Socialite
The lass release a belly dancing video earlier in the year and has been involved in one too many tweefs for my liking. The thing about ladies is that they shouldn’t deign such petty squabbles as the type to be found on social media as worthy of their attention.
#11. Eva Saida -Model
Admittedly, she gained prominence through dubious means yet still something must be said about a lass who is a go-getter. And Eva certainly is that.
#10. Gin Ideal -Rapper
#9. Sylvia Omboto -Video Vixen
Ratchet rarely gets sexier than this.
#8. Maura Malanga -Video Vixen
The lads in the office would be livid if I ever wrote a l;ist such as this and it didn’t have Maura Malanga. Especially Vince.
#7. Angel Maggie -Video Vixen and Model
The lass who first came to the limelight through a date on Tujuane quickly became the must have lass on set of any video shoot. That is because the model is sexy.
#6. Saliva Vic -Socialite
This has to be the scruffiest of them all. The lass acts like she is on one long P.M.S trip talking rubbish rather than concentrating on the ratings of her show on Hits FM.
#5. Shiks Kapyenga -Actress
This lass is a huge disappointment. She is beautiful, she is funny and she is outgoing. I wanted her on the glamour edition of the sexiest lasses yet she continually refuses to dress up and be a lady. I understand that she is a tomboy but that is the reason why the rest of the lads at Gh! refused to let me add her to that list and she instead lands here.
#4. Pendo
This is the undisputed queen of the ratchet lasses but her sex appeal wasn’t enough to get her top spot. her scrapes with the law, friends and club owners is what has made the year.
#3. Vicky Kimani -Singer
From taking subliminal shots at Ghafla to not quite deciding whether she want to be a glamorous diva or bring black America to Kenya, the lass who is Bamboos sister makes the list.
And before anyone whines, you never see Nicki Minaj trying to fit in with the ladies now do you?
#2. Huddah Monroe -Socialite and Video Vixen
I find this lady unbelievably sexy. she has flawless skin, beautiful feature3s and a lithe, flexible frame. Unfortunately, she has an attitude and can;’t seem to refrain from getting into scrapes online.
#1. Vera Sidika -Video Vixen
vera is by far the most intelligent lass on this list. Instead of bitching about notoriety, she turned it into assets. real assets. A house in Lasgidi (Lagos) to land in Kenya and two business ventures under her name. She turned booty shaking on the song “You Guy” into all that.
As we celebrate Kenya’s 50th year of independence, The Vineyard takes us back to the time when Kenya was just 30.
Come out for Back To The ’90s and re-experience the biggest artistes of from the era, including Coolio, Fugees, Will Smith, ODB, TLC and more iconic and classic artistes from the ’90s.
Back To The ’90s takes place today from 6.00 p.m. till late at Vineyard, which is located on Rhapta Road, Westlands. Get rewarded for showing up early. Happy hour takes place between 5.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. Entrance is free.
Beers will be sold at Kshs. 170 with free cocktails for every other cocktail you buy. Jameson shots will go for Kshs. 150, Vodka at Kshs. 100 and Tequila at Kshs. 150.
Are you a recreational photographer or a photography fan? If so, then this is the competition for you! Submit your best work for the chance to become the next Sony Professional Photographer of the Year.
The Sony World Photography Awards,now in its seventh year,are one of the leading photography competitions in the world and it gives international exposure,recognition and opportunity to both its winning and shortlisted photographers.
Norwegian photographer Andrea Gjestvang, winner of the 2013 Sony WorldPhotography Awards Photographer of the Year title, comments: “Winning the L’Iris d’Or was a great recognition and it made my work reach outto a worldwide audience – not only to editors, collectors andpotential collaborators in the business but, most importantly, the everyday readers who were moved and engaged by the images. It opened up new opportunities for me, and was a huge motivation to continue following the stories that I believe in.”
In the 2014 awards professional photographers will compete for the coveted title of L’Iris d’Or/Sony World Photography Awards Professional Photographer of the Year, plus a $25,000 (USD) cash prize. Judges will also award the 15 winners for each of the Professional categories for their series of work.
Amateur and enthusiast photographers will contend the Open Photographer of the Year 2014 title, plus a $5,000 (USD) cash prize.The judges will also select the best single winning shot for each of the ten Open categories. In addition, three photographers under 20 years old will be chosen as winners of the Youth competition.
All category winners across the awards will receive the latest digital imaging equipment from Sony. Furthermore, the winning and finalist photographers will receive an exhibition of their work at Somerset House, London, from 1-18 May 2014, will be published in the 2014 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards book and will also be featured across the WPO website.
The shortlists for the 2014 awards will be announced on 4 February,followed by the winners of the Open categories on 18 March. The overall and Professional categories winners will be revealed at the Sony World Photography Awards gala ceremony held in London on 30 April.
The Kenya National Award is new for the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards and is open to photographers of all abilities from across the country. Entries are free via
www.worldphoto.org<http://www.worldphoto.org> and photographers can enter one of ten categories.
He who finds a wife finds a good thing…. Proverbs 18:22
Big Kev founder and CEO of True Blaq can say this as his gorgeous wife and former Miss Kenya 1996/1997 Tracy Kamene Ombajo has been with him through the bad and the good times. Though their marriage went belly up for a while and they separated the couple is back and stronger than ever. Tracy has been on his side during the treatment of both his tumors and other hard times and the emcee paid a glowing tribute to his wife
I married a God Fearing and Beautiful Woman. ……Both Inside and Out #ThankYouJesus………#ThatIsAll
Tattuu was an urban girl group in Kenya whose smartly produced songs made them a chart sensation in the early 2000’s.The ladies however fell off the music scene despite being one of the most promising girl groups in Kenya Ever.
You know them from Hits such as Jua Lanyesha and Teso.Close to the end of last year the girls announced a comeback and promise the fans that they had an album in the works but its now an year later and still no signs of the lasses on our screen Anyhow this article is about the seemingly sweet Angela Ndambuki and her adorable family
Angie and Her Husband
Angie And Her Kids
Kenya this year has launched a National Karaoke Competition dubbed Kenya Karaoke Championships. The competition will take place in all major towns around Kenya.
Participating regions are:
Central – Nyeri
Rift Valley – Nakuru
Nyanza – Kisumu
Western – Kakamega
Coast – Mombasa
Nairobi – Nairobi
Eastern – Embu, Meru and Machakos
Participants will register and compete in selected entertainment establishments in the respective regions, which will be hosting the regional competitions.
The winners from the regional competitions will then meet for the national finals on the 23rd December 2013, to compete for the most prestigious title in Karaoke: The Kenyan Karaoke Champion.
The competitions commenced on the 26th Nov 2013 in Central region. The event was held at Bells Inn, in Nyeri. Contestants showed up in good numbers and battled it out.
The winner for the Central region was Ian Mureithi, while the second was Sylvia. Both will join the winners from the other regions in the Finals to be held on 23rd Dec 2013, at Club Rumourz in Nairobi, along Moi avenue.
Nairobi regional competition will be taking place at Club Rumourz on the 16th Dec. All entertainment spots with a Karaoke themed night in Nairobi are currently hosting in-ouse 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.
A statement by the New York Police Department that looked into the September terror attacks at Westgate reveals that only four gunmen were involved and the worst part is that they may have escaped.
Well,American basic cable and satellite news television channel “Fox News” got their hands on the report and gave a comprehensive story on the report.This is what they had to say about the said report.
The report, released Tuesday, casts new doubts on the official story of the attack, which began September 21 when gunmen from the Al Qaeda-linked Somali terror group Al-Shabab attacked the mall, a popular spot among Western diplomats and tourists. After a siege by Kenyan authorities, followed by several explosions that resulted in the partial collapse of the mall on the morning of September 24, government officials claimed that the site had been cleared and that four attackers had died.
“As a cop, I’m very skeptical of claims until I see proof,” NYPD Lt. Det. Kevin Yorke, who prepared and presented the report, said at a press conference Tuesday, adding that there was “a lot of doubt in my mind it is true.”
The report suggests that the four terrorists left the mall long before Kenyan authorities declared the scene cleared.
According to the report, there is no evidence that any of the gunmen remained in the mall past 12:15 a.m. September 22, the last time they were seen on the mall’s closed-circuit TV system. In fact, the report claims that the attack itself lasted a mere six hours, after which the terrorists huddled in a storeroom, prayed, and tended to one of their colleagues, who had been wounded in the attack’s early moments.
The Kenyan government has said that between 10 and 15 gunmen, some of whom may have been foreign fighters, were involved in the attack that left more than 60 civilians dead. The report says that the four gunmen worked in teams of two, entering the mall at two different locations and carrying only AK-47 machine guns and grenades. In contrast to reports at the time of the siege, the gunmen were not carrying handguns, nor were they wearing body armor.
The report is highly critical of the response by Kenyan authorities, saying that a tactical response team did not arrive at Westgate until 90 minutes after the attack began. Police — who were fully armed, but were not carrying identification — entered the complex and were fired upon by Kenyan soldiers who had also been summoned. The friendly fire incident killed the tactical response team’s commander and wounded another officer.
The report also says that Kenyan police “had no idea what the mall looked like internally,” and didn’t know they could access the mall’s closed circuit TV system.
The report dismisses claims by Kenyan authorities that the gunmen set mattresses on fire to create a literal smokescreen, and suggests that the mall’s collapse may have been caused by the Kenyan military’s use of rocket-propelled grenades and anti-tank missiles. The heat from the fires caused by the resulting explosions may have weakened the mall’s structure.
The report does back testimony of eyewitnesses who claimed the gunmen targeted non-Muslims for killing, asking them to recite Muslim prayers and name the mother of the Muslim prophet Muhammad. The report says that no hostages appeared to have been taken, and that no women were involved, despite reports in the Kenyan and British press that the so-called “White Widow,” aka British-born Samantha Lewthwaite, played a key role in planning or executing the attack.
The report also acknowledges “significant” evidence that Kenyan soldiers looted the mall during and following the siege.
The report is the outcome of an investigation by the NYPD, who sent several detectives to Nairobi in the aftermath of the attack with the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Ian Mbugua will be performing live tonight.
Ian Mbugua has been an actor and singer for over two decades, appearing in countless stage plays, TVCs and TV shows.
He gained wide popularity in the mid-2000s as the meanest judge on Tusker Project Fame. With the sixth cycle’s wrap this weekend, we might have to wait another year to see him on screen again.
And today he makes his first appearance at the second edition of Motown In Nairobi, which takes place this Wednesday, 11th December at Wanderjoy Party Grounds, off Kiambu Road (a few minutes from Muthaiga Golf Club).
Noted Jazz guitarist, Eddie Grey, considered as East Africa’s best, will have a special feature at the June Gachui-led musical extravaganza.
The cast of vocalists also includes Denise Gordon, Chris Bittok, Mercy Myra, Edward Parseen, Patricia Kihoro, Alisha Popat and Kavi Pratt. Other than Ian Mbugua, others appearing for the first time are Victor Muli, Ian Mbugua, Kalekye Mumo and Maia von Lekow.
After yesterday’s Wakilisha gig at the Tribeka Lounge, today it’s time to party.
Mista Dru & Tribeka Lounge brings you Big Beat Anthem’s Kenya @ 50 bash.
The party takes place on the eve of the 50th commemoration of Kenya’s independence, today, 11th December at the CBD-based club. The celebration starts at 9.00 p.m. and it doesn’t stop until late into the night.
Mixing the best of local and international hits will be DJ Mista Dru, playing soul, old skool, club anthems, dancehall and more.
Come decked out in Kenyan flag colours as the dress code is patriotic, fun and casual. Entry is strictly for over 21s only.
One of Kenya’s top young thespians, Brenda Wairimu was recently in Lagos for the unveiling of the nominees for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.The AMVCAs were created to recognize and celebrate the role of African filmmakers, actors and technicians in the success of the continent’s film and television industry.
In Lagos she got to hang out with Nollywood ‘s bigwigs such as Nigerian actress Mama G,BBA Host IK and Desmond Elliot
With Mama G
With BBA Host IK
With Desmond Elliot OC Ukeje and A Tinsel Actress
Nairobi’s Senator Mike Sonko took a break from Photoshop and paid a visit to the makers of one of Kenya’s most popular programs Naswa. Naswa is the ultimate Kenyan practical joke program where the pranksters have mastered the most hilarious, entertaining and not forgetting ingenious pranks you will ever see.
The elated senator had this to say about his visit ‘I visited the offices of one of the young film makers & the producer on “Naswa Tv show” i was impressed with their level of professionalism and hard work. My office will continue giving support to young entrepreneurs.’
The residents of Mumias in Western Kenya got an early Christmas present when the legendary Kanda Bongo Man paid them a visit. He arrived out of the blue to begin his service to the community to celebrate Kenya’s 50 years of independence.
The artiste then joined the pump attendants at Magharibi Service Station to serve customers much to the surprise of many. Some of the lucky customers also got their fuel bill covered by the musician who said that “I am in Western Kenya for various shows in Bungoma, Kisumu and several other towns and I have decided to use my free time to reach out to the local community, majority of who are my fans, and hear their success stories and problems as Kenya celebrates 50 years of independence.
Photo Courtesy of SDE:Kanda Bongo Man and his fans at Magharibi Petrol Service Station
The Congolese musician also visited several homes in Kakamega County where he planted commemoration trees, which he requested be named “Kanda Bongo Man Trees”.
Source SDE
The residents of Mumias in Western Kenya got an early Christmas present when the legendary Kanda Bongo Man paid them a visit. He arrived out of the blue to begin his service to the community to celebrate Kenya’s 50 years of independence.
The artiste then joined the pump attendants at Magharibi Service Station to serve customers much to the surprise of many. Some of the lucky customers also got their fuel bill covered by the musician who said that “I am in Western Kenya for various shows in Bungoma, Kisumu and several other towns and I have decided to use my free time to reach out to the local community, majority of who are my fans, and hear their success stories and problems as Kenya celebrates 50 years of independence.
Photo Courtesy of SDE:Kanda Bongo Man and his fans at Magharibi Petrol Service Station
The Congolese musician also visited several homes in Kakamega County where he planted commemoration trees, which he requested be named “Kanda Bongo Man Trees”.
Source SDE
In about 14 hours 23 minutes from now, Kenya will turn Fifty and this is no small fete in the spirit of Kenya’s golden jubilee, these are the topics making headlines in Kenya right now!
Today is the day you will get to experience Liddos’ classy newest theme night. And you get great deals on wine and vodka.
A one-litre bottle of Lambrusco wine will go for the reduced price of Kshs. 1,000.
After undergoing refurbishment late last year, the club’s cozy lounge can now host classier patrons and events such as the latest one.
Today and every other Wednesday, the club brings you Red Wine Unplugged, which takes place from 8.00 p.m. till dawn. At the event, 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. Liddos Club is situated on Keekorok Road in the CBD.
Gal Bladder comes out on December 21st in Tanzania, a day after it’s scheduled for a release in Kenya.
Candy N Candy Records–the music label that ventured into the movie industry when they produced the film–is now giving three lucky individuals the chance to attend the star-studded Tanzanian premier. The event is expected to have major Tanzanian artistes walking the red carpet. Keep it Ghafla! for updates on how you can take advantage of this great opportunity.
Synopsis: 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.
The 7 Days of Christmas project commenced yesterday with celebrities, corporates and ordinary Kenyans showing up in support.
Led by Plume Consultants and DJ Joe Mfalme, some of the visitors included DJ Ken Roots, DJ E, DJ Dan Mixa, Asaph Change, DJ Envy, DJ Gordo and DJ Mo.
Also visiting were staff from Sprouts, Circles Spa, Versatile Photography, The Mzuka Crew, Ashleys, representatives from Bugika Entertainment,The Mzuka Crew.
DJ Joe Mfalme was celebrating his birthday and chose to spend it with the kids at the Kenyatta National Hospital children’s ward. Members of his family, including his mother and aunts, spent the day with him there.
The aim of the project is to make Christmas bearable for the over 700 children who for a reason or the other will be stuck at the Kenyatta National Hospital children’s ward this festive season.
More celebrities have been confirmed to make visits to the ward throughout the week, which will culminate in a party to be thrown for the kids on Sunday, 15th December.
You can also help by visiting the Kenyatta National Hospital children’s ward any time this week and spending time with the kids. If you can’t find the time you can make donations. This is what is needed:
Mosquito nets
PR and publicity coverage
Boxes for wrapping gifts
Wrapping Paper for children’s gifts
40 Inch Television sets – Ultimate Christmas Gift
Oxygen points
Ambu bags (for resuscitation)
Diapers
Baby Oil
Flasks and other cutlery
Heaters (tungsten ones, not the fan/blow type ones)
Hot water bottles
Laryngoscope set
Touch thermometers
Stethoscopes
Electric Kettles
Tea Urns
Extension cables
Measuring cups
One fridge for the burn unit on level 4D (for storage of drugs)
Cardiac monitors
Drip stands
Incubators
DROP-OFF POINTS
Donations by members of the public can be made between 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday at the following places:
1. The ABC Play House Kindergarten, Kiboko Court, Villa Franca Estate, Next to Imara Daima Real Estate
Contact Person – Jackie Nkonge 0722 370 370 or 0732 300 020
2. Sprouts Kids Salon – Nairobi off Menelik Road, Kilimani
Contact – 0713 123 593 / 020 521 3240
3. Jupiter Guest Resorts Mogotio Road, Parklands (Behind K1)
Contact Person – Edith, 0715542934
4. Jupiter Guest Resorts – Langata
Contact Person – Gertrude 0702 927 937
5. Ranalo Foods, Kimathi Street, Central Business District, Nairobi.
Contact Person: Pauline
Citizen TV were invited to South Africa to cover the memorial mass of South African statesman Nelson “Madiba” Mandela and they were there representing Kenya and informing us on the proceedings. A job I feel they did rather well. That said however, they also have decided to give us a peak beneath the curtains and that is what I want to share with you:
Yesterday, I sought to find out whether Kenyans like the new look Kiss TV and the feedback was overwhelming. The votes however, were split. The “nays” were nearly overtaking the “ayes”. Simply put, the people who like the new look Kiss TV were barely more than those that do not.
I was asked what my reasoning was for splitting the ayes and I responded that there are some people who just do not give a squirt about telly or Kiss TV whatever the case. And they seem to be more than the people who flat out do not like Kiss TV for one reason or another.
And for those of you who love statistics, this is what the votes betrayed:
East Africa’s finest jazz guitarist will be performing at I Am Africa.
I Am Africa, A Musical Celebration of Kisumu comes to you on 21st December at the Sunset Hotel Gardens. Tickets are being sold at Kshs. 500 in advance and Kshs. 700 at the gate.
Eddie Grey is a recording artiste, jazz guitarist, composer and producer centered on fusion of all kinds of popular music.
According to his profile, he is “considered a fore runner in the entertainment circles and specifically for his contribution to jazz in East Africa.”
Eddie Grey has worked with local and international artistes such as Just A Band, Mulatu Astatke, Solange, Nali Rabeson, Winyo, June Gachui, Olith Ratego and Kate Bingley.
The event celebrates Kisumu, its people, music, culture lifestyle and introduces new music ideas to the people of Kisumu.
Also performing will be 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.
Last week, Kenyans on Twitter lampooned for his failed attempt at photoshop which sought to make him look like he had shared a moment with Mandela, the late great African statesman. Well, the British tabloid “The Independent” caught wind of the story and ran with it. This is what they had to say about the entire affair:
From Tony Blair to the Spice Girls, everyone wanted to be pictured with Nelson Mandela.
So when this man was faced with the thought of being one of the few politicians without a picture next to the great man, he got creative.
Quick-thinking Kenyan politico Mike Sonko came up with an ingenious solution.
On the day of Mandela’s death, the Senator for Nairobi, Mike Sonko uploaded a photo of himself in the arms of an aging but still spry Mandela to his personal Facebook page. However, it didn’t take long for users of the site to recognise a badly photoshopped image when they saw one.
Internet sleuths quickly found the original image; one of a broadly grinning Mandela cuddling up to heavyweight boxing champion Muhammed Ali, seemingly decades ago.
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Responses across social networks varied from branding him an “attention whore” to the most basic “ugh”, with one critic asking, “What are you? A senator or a socialite?”
To some the problem was clear. On Facebook, Irene Owili-Oyugi quickly saw through the deception: “Someone should have told Sen. Mbuvi that the great Mandela was a very tall guy, much taller than him!”
Reddit user “ZincHead” claimed, perhaps sarcastically, not to see a problem. They said: “Mandela was just a bit blurry that day. Nothing suspicious here.”
Mike Sonko was elected as an MP in 2010, but while serving, was kicked out of Parliament for wearing earrings and sunglasses. He was then elected senator for Nairobi in 2013, and has come to be seen as an icon of youth empowerment and a fighter for the rights of poor people in Kenya.
This isn’t his first brush with photoshop notoriety either. In October, Sonko claimed that images of him with another politician, Rachael Shebesh, in bed, were photoshopped.
Source: The Independent
The Sawa Sawa Festival returns to celebrate Kenya’s Jubilee this year.
The festival, which takes place on 21st December, will be packed with East Africa’s finest artistes spread over three stages.
The 7th edition will take place at the Arboretum from noon to 6.00 p.m. Themed around #WeAreOne (Kenya @ 50), the festival will have an exclusive East African line up in order to embrace the togetherness spirit.
Jackie Chandiru (UG)
Kidum (Burundi)
Sarabi (Kenya)
Dela (Kenya)
Ras Kayanga (Rwanda)
Sarakasi Allstars (Kenya)
DJ Joe Mfalme (Kenya)
DJ Space (Kenya)
Allstar DJs (Kenya
This year’s Festival is sponsored by HIVOS, DOEN, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Africa Music Festival Network, HOPE artists (USA), Classic 105 FM, Khewza Guest House, MOB Dj’s, Windsor Hotel & Golf Club and the Sarakasi Trust Hospital Project.
It’s not only disappointing but also embarrassing (on the artist’s part) when you learn that an artist has stolen a section of a song or the entire song and gets rich off of it!While it may be argued that all great artists get their inspiration from other great artists, lyrist Rabbit is one of the many who is being accused of taking too much.
His most recent crime – allegedly stealing a track produced by the industrious Wawesh Mjanja – is only one of a handful of incidents in which the “Ligi Soo” singer has encountered plagiarism claims. The song in question is off his album, “Before The Success| Success Begins Now”, which will be the FIRST ever double disc in Kenya.
The track in contention, “Bado Nakupenda” was allegedly jacked from a popular back in the day band, ‘Safari Sound Band’ that ruled in the 80’s. The guy who claims to be the famous band’s agent has in fact filed a case at the Nairobi Law Courts and the hearing is next week and there are high chances that the prosecutor may stop the launch of the so-much hyped album scheduled for 20th December.
On his part, Rabbit says the albums are ready for distribution following successful recording and print of the covers. In his defense, Rabbit says he got permission from one of the original band members and that’s when he decided to record the track.
For now, Rabbit is going ahead with the album launch at Louis Leakey, Museum Hill in 10 days’ time at a limited-ticket event.
Rabbit is now the latest entry on the long list of popular musical acts whose originality has previously been called into question.
Do you think Rabbit will emerge victorious following the copyright-infringement claims?