Month: March 2014

 Tony, the former member of M.O.G has had a rough time. From once being accused of rape, to being accused of siring a son out of wedlock -allegations I was informed were disproved to eventually being kicked out of the group he had started with his brother and friend. Sad indeed. But the one constant source of sunshine for the lad has been his girlfriend.

And so it is that after putting up with every calamity that has befallen him, the lass gets to the finished line. Why am I talking about relationships as a race? Because women seem driven; they seek to leave the girlfriend phase and enter the Mrs. category. And I for one am happy given the fact that short of love, the two really had nothing in common. From background to profession.

But the love of Jesus Christ and the love that they have for each other held the couple together. And so, now for the pictures of the engagement:

It’s finally sinking in that one of Kenya’s hottest commodities in terms of looks and talent ,Avril is off the shelf.

The ‘Kitu Kimoja’ singer is getting ready to marry the man of her dreams, a South African investor  and by the look of things the wedding could be happening any time soon.

Bootylicious Avril posted this photo whose caption revealed that the wedding is very close The countdown begins..#Excited #PreparationsThings

Taurus Musik has most recently signed one of Zambia’s biggest artistes  ER’.

Born Patterson Chibela Chikesenge 27 years ago ,ER started rapping in April 2011 and has since established himself as a rapper/ singer and performing artist as well as a music producer and Song writer.

His first single Aka Red Naka Black feat Chef187 was the track that caught Taurus Musik ‘s attention .The track received a lot of positive attention and was on heavy rotation not only in Zambia but in most of southern Africa.

ER’ has recently released ‘Picture Perfect’ which is expected to top charts throughout Africa. Just as the name suggests, the song is a love song with a catchy afro pop feel to it and features Lizwe, another Zambian artist.

With Lyrics delivered in English and local Zambian language Nyanja, ER tells the lady in question what he wants in a woman and how their love is perfect.

Enjoy the track below

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The other signee Eddie Black is the ultimate hiphop artist. He has that amazing, hit making rap flow that makes his music sure hits every single time. He has previously worked on a number of successful Zambian Collaborations including Bangumfweko Featuring Peezey Cables and Black Majik featuring Yung Majik.

Eddie Black is set to go Continental with the release of his first single  alongside Taurus Musik ‘Mujulu’ which has an Authentic African feel. In the track Eddie has cleverly incorporated folk instrumentals which liven up the track.

Check it out below:

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The lyrics refer to being sky high and never touching down which is what this talented young artist is anticipating for as his hits top the charts.

You gotta love the person who calls Colonel Moustapha a socialite. And today, that person is Adelle Onyango, the mid morning presenter on Kiss 100. Why did she call him a socialite? Because he is. Her words not mine. Anyway, she was delving deeper into the saga that was Colonel Moustapha and Huddah Monroe when she decided to give her two cents on the matter.

For those of you not in the know, Colonel Moustapha had to apologize to the women of Kenya after some Coastal women protested his objectification of both Huddah and an anonymous lass with whom he had taken pictures with while they were in various stages of undress.
Then Adelle asked why he had to apologize since he had done nothing wrong. She then proceeded to play a recording of a phonecall convo she had with Nyota Ndogo who was still livid and Adelle then said, “I don’t know why he had to apologize. He was fully dressed!”

Finally, someone who agrees with the true tenents of feminism. Huddah is a reasoning adult who consented to having pictures taken with Colonel Moustapha while she was topless. She is an adult and should be held responsible for her decisions, not Moustapha.

So, say Moustapha was wrong. I dare you, I double dare you!
Mechi uno!

And the ten hottest songs this week in terms of downloads are:

1. Excuse Me Miss – Nikki Mbishi
2. Uongo – Songa 
3. Ukipanda dau feat. Songa & Nikki Mbishi – P The MC (NEW!!!) 4. Black Star – Octopizzo
5. Ready or Nor feat. One Incredible – Godzilla
6.I Run The 254 – Khaligraph Jones 
7.Kioo – Jaguar
8. Born Again – Eko Dydda
9. Sijulikani – Zaiid (NEW!!!)
10. African Beauty – Nameless

(MOVED UP / MOVED DOWN / SAME SPOT)

Stella Mwangi has slowly but surely established herself as a fierce, artistic rapper worth not only your time but your money.

With hits such as Lookie-Lookie, Bad As I Wanna Be and Hulla-Hoop we cannot expect anything less than absolute perfection from the Norway based Kenyan rapper.

The spirited rapper has dropped Koolio, a track basically about keeping your cool no matter what.The track is totally on fire with lyrics such as

I am not a gansta,but im acting kinda like a gangsta,

I do not fear a thing, sh*t i see crazy things

Man you should visit Kenya and get some gangsta in ya

Check it out for yourself

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Anto Neosoul has dropped what might be one of Africa’s best Soul albums of this decade and beyond “STARBORN”.This Kenyan singer’s ownership of his own unique, lovable sound has made him instantly recognizable and beloved precisely because his music never disappoints.

It challenges you to develop a greater love for sound and a discerning ear for the deeper groove.

Anto drops records that dare you not to recognize his attention to detail.   He lays his life bare to invite listeners to experience his personal evolution as a singer, songwriter according to tenets of unbridled funk and lyric ingenuity.

This 16 track project is brimming with absolute fire and a timeless sound that should afford it a place in the collections of any soul music lover worth his/her salt.

AntoNeosoul has written all the songs and the music is produced by Dillie, Provoke, Jesse Bukindu and Kanyeria who will definitely set the bar for great Kenyan music production.

The only collaboration is “Turn it up” with the indomitable Wangechi.

Anto who is signed to Pine Creek Records credits label owner and Executive Producer Peter Nduati (CEO Resolution Health) as the brainchild behind this product and Mike Mburu as “the bridge” that sustained him to make it happen.

In the album appreciation, it is evident, they believed in Anto Neosoul and he continues to feel that support.

Anto has sung about Africa and the stereotypes labeled by the first world, he prides himself as the best lover any girl could wish for in “Hujawahi” and in another classic “Addicted” he reminds us that he is arguably Kenya’s best male musician .

A STAR has truly been BORN and from the sound of things, Kenya is about to be placed on the international music scene map.

You can go get your copy at TEXT BOOK CENTRE shops situated at Galleria, Thika Road Mall, Sarit Centre and Junction malls and in major stores countrywide

The first time they teamed up it was for a Calif produced track “Vile Tafanya” which also featured Jua Cali. But back then, things were simple. Simple times, simple friendships. Then like everything else, the situation evolved. And since then, it has been difficult to so much as spot the two friends together.

But they teamed up once again and this time it was for the greater good of society. Aye, they teamed up for some CSR of sorts and the day found them at a children’s home putting smiles on the children’s faces. And why was that special? Well, becuase this was no photo op, they actually interacted with the kids. Check them out below:

Where were they? Flomina Childrens Home in Kayole.

Maina and King’ang’i this morning are addressing a rather foul subject matter; filthy women. You know the type not to grab a shower -not even a french bath for a couple of days then subject everyone especially their partners to the stench that is their bodies. Bleurgh! And the callers have truly shocked me! the number of women who are running around being unhygienic is too damn high!

From women who do not bathe for two days to women who go an entire week without showering and the particular lady in question doesn’t even wear panties! I was shocked by the way people called in to say that they know such women. If the women I know did this, Uncle Chim Tuna would be mortified! I would slap a…

You didn’t bathe? Do you think I am a fish monger?

Tune in to listen to the madness!

They say that music is a universal language. Aslong as the song is good, you will be able to get people from different cultures and creeds and even races singing along. And Elani are an example of a group with good music. I have said for a while now that Elani have good music and that fact is finally getting appreciated.

As I was trawling the internet for stories, I came across this video of toddlers singing along to Elani’s “Milele” and the two African American girls look so adorable. They had me daydreaming of rainbows and teddy-bears and unicorns as they sung along. Check out the video below:

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Kenyan entertainment is a scene filled with sharks and tuna. Ironically, one shark is called Tuna. The thing I have found to be most unique about Kenya’s entertainment scene is the rate at which we run through celebrities is scary! A person could be hot this year and by next year, struggle for a feature on an upcoming artist’s track.

The sea is even more rough for socialites. Last year, everyone wanted to know more about Pendo. Whenever we’d talk, This year, no one is bothered. It’s as if she didn’t exist. Which is sad given how often i used to pester her asking her to put out music while she had everyone’s attention. And that can leave anyone jaded; being a 21 year old hasbeen.

Kenya’s entertainment scene is littered with examples of singers and musicians who were at the top of the apex at one point or another only to be knocked off when they got complacent. you know the type, they walk into events expecting attention and constantly talk about the glory days when “kukuwa celeb ilikuwa kitu cha maana!” -the type exclusively found at open bar events.

And then in Kenya, there are those who for one reason or another, left for the diaspora. Whenever they return, they do so to find that the entire landscape has changed. And Kenyans are an unforgiving lot. They refuse to recognize you. If anything, when they do, it’s simply to spite you with offhand remarks or backhanded compliments.

Kenya actually has the distinction of being the only country in which the landscape is littered with 21 year old has beens! What notoriety! But in a way I guess that this is a good thing -silver linings and all that- because it means that one must always strive to be relevant and that keeps entertainment sites such as Ghafla at the heart of entertainment! Not just as reporters but as trend spotters and analysts.