Month: April 2014

He has been lauded as a lyrical genius and one of the freshest faces in the rap community, he has made the girls go world with his boyish good looks but not everyone is hopping on the Jay A bandwagon.

And one of them is Shappaman formerly of Camp Mullah who thinks Jay A is overrated and cannot rap.not being one to  sugar coat he added that “‘I’m sure Jay A is a good guy but I’ve met guys who can rap!”

Asked for his opinion about rap-feuds, Shappaman dismisses it as Kelele and reckons that  musicians should spend less time feuding and spend more time making music .Check out the rest of the interview here:

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Yesterday, I reported about a missive Vera Sidika had sent at Caroline Mutoko and Linda Nyangweso for comments they had made on the big breakfast. And after Caroline Mutoko read the article, she texted Baba Ghafla and also decided to host her on The Bigger Breakfast so as to get to the bottom of the matter. And so the morning found Vera and Caroline and Linda Nyangweso deep in conversation about everything from 450,000/- weaves to nails and so Chipukeezy was locked out of the conversation. Sad.

Anyway, the conversation quickly acknowledged the elephant in the room –Vera’s comments about their morning conversation from yesterday. So let us get into it. Vera clarified everything about the TV show and why her working relationship with KTN soured. According to vera, the deal was not lucrative enough to warrant the opportunity costs she would incur if she chose to work with them.

“I know my worth. I know what I deserve to be paid. When the concept was floated, they approached me. Even with full knowledge that I did not have media training or even a media background. And when they approached me, we sat down to hash out the details. I saw what they were offering and I wasn’t interested because I had projects in West Africa. i had a part in a movie for 10,000U$D or I could have been in a music show for 4,000U$D.“

And as the conversation continued, Caroline schooled Vera on how TV actually works. She taught Vera this, “I would have thought you would have grabbed the opportunity. When someone gives you legs, you run with it. I don’t think you understood how TV works but at first, you never get your worth. You don’t get anything substantial for 6 episodes. Because they have to sell the pilot and subsequent episodes first, maybe to (ad) agencies. But when someone gives you 12, maybe 13 episodes, you run with it.“

I truly hope Vera walks away from her conversation with Caroiline Mutoko smarter, nay, wiser. I know Baba Ghafla and I did.

After enjoying peace for a while, violence broke out in South Sudan late last year between devoted soldiers in support of President Salva Kiir and rebels in favor of his former Vice President, Riek Machar .

Just like the post poll violence that we experienced in 2007, conflict in Sudan is based on ethnicity. The conflict is between two of the largest ethnic groups ;President Kiir’s Dinka and Machar’s Nuer.

According to BBC News thousands have lost their lives with more than a million others have had to flee from their homes.

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According to the latest UN report 803,200 and another 254,000 have ran off to neighboring countries such as Kenya and Ethiopia

Grandpa Records brings together some of the biggest artistes in Kenya and Africa to bring you Today: a song that urges the people of South Sudan to forget their trivial differences and make peace.

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Additional Reporting by BBC

For a long time, Camp Mulla was the face of the new generation of Kenyan music. And they did it bigger than anyone else has ever done it complete with a B.E.T nomination. But after what seemed like a short while, they broke up and each artist went their separate way. Sad day indeed for Camp Mulla fans but as they say, such is life. Since then, there have been alot of contenders attempting to fill their shoes but though many are indeed talented, few have succeeded.

And so Vincent Omondi caught up with the lad known as Shappaman -the lad that introduced the Shabba Ranks haircut to Kenyans and he explained in his own words the reason why he feels Camp Mulla had to call it a night. he also delves a little into why he felt exasperated by that question.

Is there bad blood between the members or is it all an amicable affair? Well, that was what he spoke about.
 And you can watch it here:

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From the video, what Shappaman says is that the break up was amicable and was handled professionally as they were called into an office meeting at their record label and informed of the decision by Thee MC Africa (formerly Taio) and Lady Karun (formerly Miss Karun) to leave the group for one reason or another.

Juliani is without a doubt one of the best lyricists in entertainment. His sleek and unique lyrical flow, passionate delivery and electrifying performance have collectively and officially hailed him as “an important voice for our time”.

It’s for this reason that when he unveiled RGB Live, it became an instant winner. Through the outfit, Juliani has traversed the country staging performances that help fans connect with their favorite entertainers.

The oufit has now reached whole new levels as some of the biggest names in the industry have jumped on the bandwagon.

Here’s the list of those who’ve joined and their correspondent events;

#1 Octopizzo and Rabbit – 2 Kings  Campus Tour

#2 Gloria Muliro and Size 8 – Divine Divas

#3 M.O.G and Eko Dydah – Badilisha Mtaa

#4 DK Kwenye Beat and B.M.F – New is Cool

#5 Proff – Raggae Raga

Earlier in the year, she shocked her fans when she organized a lesbian party at her place (we’re not sure whether it actually took place though). However, Laika has just bared her other prowess.

Her debut single, Turn Me Up, featuring Freeman was released earlier in the year and now the very commendable (in terms of concept combined with the great work of the talented J Blessing) video that’s alive and kicking.

Apart from modeling, Laika is a song writer, recording and performing artist with Tanzanian and Kenyan roots.

Check out her video;

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You know her as one of East Africa’s fastest rising recording artistes .Her overnight success can be attributed to her magnificent voice, her originality, a personalized incredible fashion sense is and her having looks that could kill is definitely a plus.

But did you know that this fierce mamacita is also a mother of two? I was shocked to learn that Yvonne Darq ia a mother of two young boys, this is because she seems so young and has incredibly toned body.

Uncle Chim Tuna doesn’t deal with artists unless he feels they have a promising future and after being asked, nay, challenged to find a female worth writing about because they are talented, I have settled on Tiri. And the lass is not just talented, she’s hardworking. She already has a mixtape out -more than what alot of veteran musicians have out these days.

And what’s more, she is one sexy lass. Sadly, she’s dating Kus Ma formerly of Camp Mulla. And their love seems to run deep. But then again, I know that will not stop some of the people on my team from trying to play rough but that is not how Uncle Chim Tuna sees it.
That said, let us get down to just how sexy she’s looking these days:

And those legs go for days!

And now, check out one of her singles:

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Featuring 19 recording artists from 11 countries speaking 10 languages, this is definitely the biggest music collabo in Africa!

ONE.org earlier this week launched one of the continent’s biggest musical collaborations ever, ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’, in support of a new campaign to boost investments in agriculture: ‘Do Agric, It Pays’.

Nineteen of the top recording artists from across Africa, including D’Banj and Femi Kuti from Nigeria, DR Congo’s Fally Ipupa, Cote d’Ivoire’s Tiken Jah Fakoly, Kenya’s Juliani, and South Africa’s Judith Sephuma, have come together to help rebrand agriculture and tell African youth that their future lies literally beneath their feet—and in their hands.

The participating artists are:

A.Y. (Tanzania),

Bufallo Souljah (Zimbabwe),

Dama Do Bling (Mozambique),

D’Banj (Nigeria),

Diamond (Tanzania),

Dontom (Nigeria),

Fally Ipupa (DRC),

Femi Kuti (Nigeria),

Judith Sephuma (South Africa),

Juliani (Kenya),

Kunle Ayo (Nigeria),

Vusi Nova (South Africa),

Liz Ogumbo (Kenya),

Nancy G (Swaziland),

Omawumi (Nigeria),

Rachid Taha (Algeria),

Tiken Jah Fakoly (Cote d’Ivoire),

Victoria Kimani (Kenya) and

Wax Dey (Cameroon).

Listen to the Cobhams Asuquo-produced jam for the first time HERE

Eric Wainaina and Valerie Kimani’s sordid and torrid love affair that almost ruined his blissful marriage with Sheba Hirst has been a hot topic for quite a while now.

But no interviewer has had the guts to talk about this topic openly, people preferred to talk about this thorny issue behind their backs but not Drum Magazine. After getting Eric to Dish about his torrid love affair with Valerie, it was Valerie’s turn on the hot seat

An excerpt from the interview read “Everything was in slow motion. I was going to school naked,walking the streets naked,supermarkets.It didn’t matter where i went.People saw right through me”

The cover reveals that Valerie had a lot to spill,catch this month’s edition of the Magazine and get to hear Valerie’s side of the story.

1^ST April is the only day that we get to get away with lying and tomfoolery and this year I fell victim to one of the biggest phony stories ever, the story of the young presenter who took quite a pounding from her lover.

In my defense that story really seemed legit, there were broken teeth, a black eye and raw emotions, but at least I am not the only one who fell for this, 14,000 of you did!

Turns out it was not only Ghafla who pulled off a successful prank but The Star too who ran a story about Binyavanga being appointed as an ambassador to Uganda. Cheeky Ciku Muiruri was not left behind and almost pulled off this prank

Tune in to Busted today on OWN at 03:00 GMT 10pm Eastern. I’m International baby!!!! Oprah Winfrey thank you so much for the opportunity! For Kenyan viewers, OWN will upload on youtube immediately after the show airs! US cheaters, watch out, HERE I COME!!!!!

A Few fans actually fell for this:

Helly Wakibe congrat shyko, go go gal coz ur gud at bustn them

Liz Derrick Congratulations gal, God bless you more and more

Agnes Chera Way to go gal…….happy for you and to bad for the haters..

Hezekiah Muriuki I am happy for you. But be careful when busting these guys on that. Litigation is a hobby!

Peter Kinyanjui Thats my great icon … Soar higher baby, soar!

Mwangi Kevin congrats, just don’t get recruited into devil worshipping

NTV’s Larry Madowo is one of the top TV anchors in Kenya hence the huge following he commands. And so when he makes a statement many are most likely to be swayed.

In honour of April Fools’ Day, the #TheTrend host came up with one of the best pranks based on and determined by originality, planning, and lastly, execution. On a day when they were supposed to look at things with a skeptical eye, some of Larry’s fans became a mockery of his April Fools’ Day joke.

Just when he was in Rwanda on official duty, Larry announced on social media that he’d been offered a TV worthwhile deal and thanks to his love for the country, he’d decided to take it up and relocate there.

“I’ve always loved Rwanda and now, I get to stay. I have agreed to lead the newsroom of a new TV station opening here in June. So long, Kenya”

Most of his fans who had checked their calendars but for some it was utter shock and disbelief;

This morning, as the wise one expected, Larry came out to assert that he was taking his fans for a ride;

“I may have inadvertently caused mass panic yesterday with my April Fool’s Day prank about moving to Rwanda. I’m sorry. You’re stuck with me *evil laugh goes here*”

Gloria Muliro is definitely one of the most celebrated Gospel singer in Kenya. With 4 albums to her name, Gloria started sing in 1997 and has slowly risen to be the best female Gospel artist as she went on to receive the female artist of the year award at the eighth Groove awards (2013).

With all this to her name, Gloria, known for her quiet life, is one of the most charitable celebs around. The ‘Msaidizi’ singer has lent her name to a good cause.

Together with her husband, Eric Omba, she runs Gloria Muliro Foundation – a children’s home that house 23 destitute kids at her rural home in Emuhaya, Western Kenya.

Aged between 6 and 12, the foundation has taken the kids through school and of course Christian values as well as taking care of their well-being as a whole.

Gloria says she almost shares the same background as the kids as both she and her husband went through a difficult childhood, something that has always given her the push to give back to the society.

Eric with some of the kids

Watch Gloria’s foundation’s documentary below;

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