Month: May 2014

Nonini’s adorable little boy is turning 2 years old today. While musical proud parent could celebrate the day by gifting and pampering Jaden, Nonini had another plan.

It’s his son’s birthday today so what could be better than a heart-warming letter from daddy? Here’s what he wrote;

Dear Jay

Najua hautakua able kusoma hii sai but one day i know you will be able to,sabu the internet never forgets na siku moja utacheki nilikuandikia ka message during your 2nd birthday. I always write about you but i have never written to you….

Jay Jay you have grown into a little handsome boy who always has a mind of his own and never give’s up till things work your way and i think all this inatoka from the day ulizaliwa May 7th 2012.

Actually you were not supposed kukamu hio siku and since i thought that utakuja the next week according to the docs, i was out in london doing my work (Performing Rugby 7′s Glasgo) kama kawa but Surprise surprise you had a mind of your own even in the belly and thats why i will always treasure today because the same day back in 2012 i was not around.

This day is just a blessing seeing you grow from a baby to a little boy who actually calls me “Nanini” & sings my songs back to back mpaka to the little ad-libs…The first time Mummy recorded you singing i could not believe what i was hearing coming out of your mouth. Trying to pronounce words just made me melt inside and feel so humbled Jay Jay.

Looking at you smile every day enjoying exploring the world just makes me feel so proud of you little man. I know am not a perfect Father but i try my best just to make you feel happy and i Love You So Much! When we walk around the house you love following me around and imitating every action i do, even in my videos & this makes me feel kinda sad (in a good way) sabu i want to be the perfect Daddy for my little ka Jay Jay. I can actually see my influence over you some times and will never want to go wrong.

You have changed everything about me,the way i see life the way i perceive the world up to the music i do and i wanna thank you for that.

May 7th is always gonna be special to me because i did not get to experience what most fathers experience when their child is born so today will always be that experience to me. Mommy has lots of surprises for you and i know you will enjoy each and every one of your gifts. At-least you will have lots of activities to do with all the energy you got. 2 years into this and i would never trade you for anything in this world…..

Ka Mgenge Juniour Ka Mine, Nakupenda mbaya sana na ntakushow every day of our lives,every hour,every year as you grow older.

Happy Birthday Jaden,

From

Daddy MgengeTrue

Happy birthday Jay!

Shocked? Not yet. Believe it or not it’s not only Lupita that’s flying the Kenyan flag high out there.

Meet Pauline Long. A Kenyan living in the UK. Pauline is a television presenter, entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder of Europe’s biggest award ceremony for lack and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts (BEFFTA).

Many Kenyans don’t know this unsung heroine because she doesn’t like beating her chest and only comes to the limelight when it’s necessary. In Europe, though, it’s a totally different story. Pauline is a star who rubs shoulders with the who-is-who in showbiz. Hmmm…reminds me of that proverb about prophets not being appreciated at home.

Pauline’s achievements speak for her:
Named in Black women in Europe Power list and African Woman of the year in UK and recently awarded 2 Lifetime Achievement awards by UKAA and HUHO. She has also been awarded the highest African Recognition Honour and Heroic award alongside President of Malawi Joyce Banda.

As one of eleven inspirational women in Europe listed on Black Women in Europe Power list, the
multi- award winning mother and wife needs your support.

She has just been nominated for a UK national mainstream award, one of the biggest TV awards in UK; and that’s why she needs your support to clinch that.

Click HERE to vote for her.

Rabbit is one of the most popular Kenyan rappers of the day and with good reason, he is talented and down to earth like a worm and he has no qualms about getting down to help up coming artists. But like everyone else, he has a history. A point from whence he begun and he decided to share these cute pictures with us. Check them out below:

It would seem that there is a new musical powerhouse in the Kenyan entertainment scene. It would also seem that Kenyans have begun to make the shift towards more wholesome and creative music. Gone are the days when a three word chorus rapped in a lethargic manner would cut it.

And so yesterday, when I asked Kenyans which band they were feeling, I was not shocked by the response. It was Elani. And by a landslide. Elani fans came from far and wide. Music lovers voted from far and wide and this is what Kenyans had to say about the type of music they are feeling:

Sauti Sol’s Nishike has been trending for a while now, the song has been on constant replay on many a playlist and girls over the week have been downing copious amount water after watching the video.

Memes have been created, reactions have been posted and now parody versions are being fashioned. Capital F.M recreates Sauti Sol’s Nishike and before you bring out your gallons of water.

You should watch this

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Chocolate City Music in collaboration with Reel E TV presents THE RISE OF THE QUEEN, a reality web series covering Victoria Kimani behind the scenes over the last couple of months.

The reality series follows her as she records new music, goes for radio and TV interviews, and meets with some of the biggest names in the Nigerian entertainment scene, to her opening for the legendary Mary J Blige.
Episode 5: Victoria Kimani hangs out with Nigerian pop divas Seyi Shay and MMMG record label artiste ‎Emma Nyra before the Mary J Blige performance at the Sisters with Soul event held last year.  And of course Victoria Kimani’s day never goes without mega drama. Watch to find out how she tackles everything………

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Victoria Kimani’s new single  ‘Prokoto’ with Diamond and Ommy Dimpoz is out on the 14th of May 2014.

You will never look at Sauti Sol’s “Nishike” the same way again after watching this.

Last week, the boy band raised the bar on how music videos are done but also ‘unintentionally’ made it extreeeemely difficult for men to meet women’s expectations (and standards). And this is what it has become now;

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Anyway, to clue us in a bit, Capital FM’s WDJ and @TaylorEightySix decided to make a video about just some of what Sauti Sol do in their video; which by the way gives a sense of belonging to a lot of men out here.

Check this out;

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Uche Agu known for the Double Double and Solid Rock fame is set to release his album in Kenya later in the year.

Uche hails from Nigeria and is a worship leader whose heart is set on worship, evangelism and raising a generation of God fearing worshippers around the world.

His songwriting prowess, high energy, stage presence and ability to carry and set an atmosphere of worship has given him a distinct edge.

He has had opportunities to minister around the world on prestigious platforms such as The Winners Chapel annual convention “Shiloh”; The Rhema convention and The Making of Champions Conference at House of Praise RCCG, Ontario, Canada.

He has ministered before great men of God such as Bishop Clarence Haddon; Bishop T.D Jakes, Bishop David Oyedepo, and Dr Myles Munroe to name but a few and has shared stages with the likes of Israel Houghton, Chevelle Franklyn, Lionel Petersen, Dr Panam Percy Paul, and Pastor Benjamin Dube.

He has travelled and continuous travel around the world bringing people to the place worship and intimacy with God. He has ministered in nations such as Brazil, Islands of Seychelles, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Swaziland, Botswana, Lesotho, Canada, Ireland, Holland and Nigeria.

He is the baby faced artiste who bought you ‘Under 18’ which was a club and radio station favorite back in the day.

He has taken a hiatus off the music scene but word on the street is that Jimwatt is back on to the studio preparing new material.

We know Jimwatt the musician but did you know that Jimwatt was a father to one little girl called Terry

Kiss TV recently re-launched and in came awesome new shows and a few fresh faces among them Kwame Bonsu, Miss Ivona and one Angeline Wanjeri.

The others are alright but Angeline seems to irk a lot of people, she is a bit over the top with some even describing her as annoying, too perky and overshadows her co-host.

I  thought I was the only one who got irritated by her presenting skills, but even rapper Xtatic thinks this lass is just too much

I never really hope or pray for anything bad for anyone but Angeline on kiss tv ..kusema ukweli every time I watch her I feel like yes she maybe has it but should take some time off to learn about a few DOs and DONT’S on TV..even my little sister thinks so .. Si kwa Ubaya but eh.. some things should not be forced because they are unbearable…woi. #‎KweliRongo??

You’ve heard them on the radio in the past – the likes of Wahu, Marya, Amani and Avril, the top female singers.

However, their voices have suddenly been subdued; no recent tracks from them leaving some sort of a vacuum in the top female singer slot.

Well, that slot might just have found a worthier alternate.

She has everything you’d look for in an outstanding singer; awesome vocals, ability to smoothly change and keep pitch and much much more. She’s Renee.

She may be young but when it comes to music, Renee kicks behind.

Renee has done songs with both Coola Gang and G-Kon, songs that have propelled her to stardom.

She already has a single out and boy, this chic can sing. “Never Let You Go” shows her ability to carry a song on her own, with lyrics professing her eternal love, fluently written in both Swahili and English; and popping instrumentals synonymous with the Ogopa Deejays.

Check it below;

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Chocolate City Kenya’s fast singing sensation Victoria Kimani has been keeping fans up to date with her musical journey through her new reality web series ‘The Rise of Queen Victoria’.

But before that, the sultry songstress’s company of Diamond made entertainment sites run wild with allegations that the two were seeing each other; assertions that Victoria dismissed insisting that it was all for music purpose.

And now she’s ready to unveil her new single “Prokoto”, which features the Tanzanian star and Ommy Dimpoz, another major act in Tanzania in a Smash dance-hit.

Ommy Dimpoz, Victoria, Diamond

‘Prokoto’ (a borrowed Congolese slang meaning swag) follows her two previous successful hits “Whoa” and “M’Toto”, and is a heavy percussion based tune, which sees Victoria Kimani, Diamond and Ommy Dimpoz blend their native Swahili language with English to produce a sound that will surely thrill audiences.

Victoria Kimani’s ‘Prokoto’ resembles that of a traditional African sound, and captivates the listener from the opening beat; there will lots of dancing and, gyrating.

Keep it Ghafla for that video.

Since her booty-full manifestation in Prezzo’ new video ‘My girl’ rumors have been spinning  and twirling  that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to Miss Vera Sidika and Prezzo.

According to the rumor mills (read social media and other blogs) Prezzo and Vera had embarked on a rather saucy affair.

To add fuel to the gossip fire, Vera posted a photo of Prezzo lifting her by her bum in an extremely intimate position.

I do not believe in speculation or rumours so I called up Vera to get the juicy tid-bits on this dreamy affair. Miss Vera denied dating the My City My Town rapper adding that they were just friends. ‘I have been in a relationship with someone else for over an year, Prezzo and I are just friends