Month: May 2014

The Circle is back with a bang! Its time once again for peeps to meet while having great fun. This time round, the event will be held at Black Cotton Club , in Karen next to Mamba Village from midday onwards.

Loads of deejays lining up the deck to make sure your day and night is used on the dance flor to the maximum;

• Dj Mfalme
• Dj Creme
• Dj Pierra
• Dj Protoge
• Dj Kriss Darling

The Hosts shall be;

• Shaffie
• Soulo
• Joe Muchiri

Tickets go for Kshs 1000. The parties will be two during the day and three in the night.

You can also check The Circle’s twitter handle, @thecircle254 or Facebook page The Circle.

Shout out to all of Kenya’s bloggers as they shut up and listen to Uncle Chim Tuna!

Allow me this opportunity to sing an ode to Ghafla’s haters. Allow me to dedicate this one to the elitist community of “Kenyan bloggers” who booed as Ghafla was announced winners in their category Saturday night. I have always heard the noise Kenya’s community of bloggers make whenever Ghafla is referred to as a blog. I must admit that at times the noise is valid and constructive but more often than not, it is just white noise.

And who better to address Ghafla’s haters than Uncle Chim Tuna?

I heard it reported that Ghafla was booed when we were announced as the 2014 winners in the entertainment category. Get on the muffin snake express!

Allow me to first explain what or who a hater is. Or rather, let me allow Will Smith to jump right in:

Such as when Ghafla stumbles as one or two of her members make errors. But I speak for myself on this one. When I make an error, I apologize. Not everyone accepts that to err is human, but to forgive? Forgiveness is divine. And it would seem that not many want to fly with the gods and God’s anointed blogger, Uncle Chim  Tuna!

SHUT UP AND LET ME FINISH!

Ghafla is not perfect, but we are the best! Ghafla is not infallible but our readers love us! Ghafla makes errors indeed! BUT WE ARE THE BEST! And you do not have to take my wise words, while we are at it, you do not have to take anything I say as fact. You could always ask Google! Ask Alexa to rank us. Now sit down and let me finish nephew!

Salty Sam, Hateful Harry, Butthurt Bob, take all the salt in the ocean and go home! We didn’t campaign. But because we are not elitist, because we shun pseudo-intelligence and pop-culture precocity, because we talk to the common Kenyan, nay!

Because we are the common Kenyan, our readers blessed us with their votes. So instead of whining and belly-aching, ask yourselves what you can learn from us. Or forever remain mediocre and butthurt. The choice is yours!

A huge thank you to our readers whom I love with every fibre of our being. A huge thank you to the BAKES Award committee! A huge thank you to the haters for without them, this self centered, egotistic rant would never have been! However, to the BAKE Award committee, next year, please have an award to recognize individual bloggers! I want everyone and their ancestors right down to the single-celled ones to whine and gripe when the winner is one of these guys:

JEFF OMONDI

SUE WATIRI

VINCENT OMONDI

GOD’S CHOSEN BLOGGER, THE ABBOT OF ANNOYANCE, HIS IMPERIAL IMP, THE ROYAL RILER, me!

1. Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Blog

   • ghafla.com   [1563 votes]  AND NOTE THE DIFFERENCE OF 619 VOTES EVEN THOUGH UNLIKE ALL OUR COMPETITORS, WE DID NOT ASK FOR VOTES! THANK YOU TO ALL OUR READERS!
     
   • niaje.com   [944 votes]
   • owaahh.com   [453 votes]
   • actors.co.ke   [268 votes]
   • afritorial.com   [191 votes]

And all this was made possible by this man:

The gospel chart show Crossover 101 has been nominated for the 8th Groove Awards as TV Show of the year while DJ MO has been nominated for the DJ of the year award.
Your vote counts and will see the most deserving DJ get recognized for the effort.

To VOTE for DJ MO as the DJ of the year, SMS 16C to 811

To VOTE for Crossover 101 as the TV show of the year SMS 14B to 811

SMS the word groove(space) then code to  the number 811.

Get voting now!

Check out the top ten images doing rounds on social media this Monday morning……

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Of course!

What more did you expect? Everyone else campaigned for the top prize, we kept silent. Why? Because this was meant to be a test for the brand “Ghafla”. We wanted to see whether we would be able to compete without having to canvas for votes like our competitors did. Some member of the team admitedly didn’t agree with this approach but ce sera sera!

And so it was that as we were having our fun at BBQ Live, word filtered out that we had won. And for that, I want to say thank you to our readers. Thank you. And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Never before has a win been more organic.
And from the Ghafla team, allow me to say thank you to the people who took the time and sacrificed their bundles to vote. Thank you.

1. Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Blog

   • ghafla.com   [1563 votes]
     
   • niaje.com   [944 votes]
   • owaahh.com   [453 votes]
   • actors.co.ke   [268 votes]
   • afritorial.com   [191 votes]

Team Ghafla loves and appreciates each and everyone of our readers. And to think that we nearly double the tally of votes garnered by our closest rival! Thank you! We didn’t canvas or campaign, the rest ALL did and we still won. If that is not humbling, I have no idea what is!

He was among those who contributed to the growth of the local industry, and while his passing away was sad, it is much better celebrating G-WIJI’s life rather than mourning.

This is exactly what Hip Hop Hook Up will look to achieve this month. on 10th of May, the May edition of Hip Hop Hook Up will take place bat the Sarakasi Dome in Ngara. It will; be a special tribute to G-WIJI.

Slated to perform include;Benady Inady,Zakah,Juma Tutu And The Swahili Jazz Band,Judge,Washamba Wenza,Labalaa,Agano among others.

Entry is 100/=

TIME; fROM 10.00am

The week comes to an end as we usher in a new Month. Well, here are the top ten highest grossing Hollywood movies that you should make an effort of checking out this weekend.

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Taurus musik is set to host the “Divas night” sparkle edition with Snapp on the 16th of May at the skylux lounge. And as the name suggested the dress code will be shimmer gold, Yes !! we  are definitely waiting to see what the ladies will wear and how they will pull it off.

Word has it that they might be awarding the best dressed female at the event so ladies bring your A game on.

Since its a ladies affair , what better way than to have Dj. Pierra On the decks alongside  DJ Stretch . They both promise to give nothing but their ultimate best music selection for the ladies, by the ladies or as they say, anything goes .

For a chance to win tickets like their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taurus-Events/310051369094036?ref=hl or Follow them on https://twitter.com/taurusmusik and check on it for updates.

Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell their friends , the more the merrier .The party starts at 9pm and goes on until the last person leaves the dance floor. See you there !!

The HUB of Art in Nairobi

Drink specials in the month of Lavish are 150bob for Smirnoff Ice Black/Red & Snapp. other EABL beers will be going for 180/-, during happy hour (5pm-8pm) on Fri & Sat, Flirt Vodka 750ml bottles will be 2000Ksh.

Lavish lounge is located on Moi Avenue.

Check out some of the pics of their last event; Mr& Miss CBD how it went down

(The crowned Mr & Miss CBD receiving their cash)

She has barely lasted a year in the Industry yet Gospel singer Size 8 is set to hit the big one, a Groove award!

The singer known for her hit song ‘Mateke’ has a crowd following and is set to crown her rebirth with a couple of Groove Awards if she wins.

Size 8 has been nominated for the 8th Groove Awards as Female Artist of the year while  her runaway hit song Mateke has two nominations, one for The Song of the Year and also another for The Video of the Year.
Your vote counts and will see the most deserving DJ get recognized for the effort.

To VOTE for Size 8 as the Female artist Of the Year, SMS GROOVE 2F to 811

To VOTE for Mateke as the Song of the Year SMS GROOVE 5d to 811

To VOTE for Mateke as the Video of The Year SMS GROOVE 9D to 811

SMS the word (space) then code to  the number 811.

Get voting now!

This Sato, Live On Blast‘s Dj Deejay Hypnotiq is coming through to kill the Party! You know how we do!

The Saturday Misconduct Party will be undoubtedly the illest Saturday party in town by Cubano!

Entry is Kshs.400 and strictly 21+ years, so no teens to bother your raving night.

You know how we party! #cubano #TheSaturdayMisconduct

Club Cubano has the largest terrace bar in Nairobi with amazing ambience and a relaxed grown up feel. The ultimate out door party venue.

Cubano is located at Donholm at the Greenspan Mall.

Its an all new uptown reggae night, this time DeeJay Kace and Deejay Tsunami are linking up with the brand new CLUB Hypnotica in Westlands (located in the Krishna Centre 4th floor)

Strictly the best of roots and vintage reggae each and every Monday night starting the 5th of May for only 200ksh. Come early to enjoy the fantastic Nyama Choma on offer and the great atmosphere that Club Hynotica strives to provide all its guests. Special for this edition is a FREE plate of Nyama Choma when you spend over 1,000 at the bar!

With guest DJs, MCs, Live Acts, and all sorts of entertainment as this promises to become THE uptown reggae destination for your Monday evening dose of reggae!

DeeJay Kace is a professional Kenyan DJ who is at his prime when playing all forms of music, making him one of Kenya’s most versatile DJs. He has been mixing for over 7 years and has made his mark on the industry as one of the most capable of setting a vibrant atmosphere and keeping audiences moving through the night. Known for his energy on stage and reliability, DeeJay Kace has played for major events/venues including in the UK, the Netherlands, Nairobi, and around other parts of Kenya.

He has graced the stage for events such as SawaSawa Festival, Dohty Family @10, Blankets and Wine, and Diani Beachlife 2012 to name but a few. other than doing live shows, DeeJay Kace has been creating a multitude of mixtapes (with #KaceFiles being his 2014 project), as well as using his DJ talents to make a difference at charity and volunteer events through Sarakasi Trust

DJ Tsunami, ceo and founder of Storm Revolution Sounds and formally Dohty Family DJ, is one of Nairobi’s premiere nightlife entertainers for the thriving market of reggae music. His main primary target audiences are mature, grown up working professionals who enjoy the nightclub scene and see it as their main source of social entertainment.

DJ Tsunami has established himself from 2008 playing with Black Supremacy and later 2011 joined Dohty Family Sounds. Since then, DJ Tsunami has grown to successfully host numerous special events and nightclub parties at some of Nairobi’s hottest venues. DJ Tsunami is a dedicated individual who strives to deliver a unique and exciting nightclub experience. He believes in the safety of our patrons and prides himself on delivering quality service to ensure that every night will be a success.

They say that there is no party like a Luo Party as these guys from the Lakeside definitely know how to let loose and get down.

This year’s  Luo Festival that went down last Saturday  was proof of this,from fashion shows to stand-ups to music , no partying stone was left unturned.

Sexy models strut their stuff during the Luo Fest

Even former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka let loose and danced the night away showing off some of his dance moves.

Here is the V.P doing his thing
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The seats at the theater are 6 Degree of Freedom or DOF, which allows up and down, front and back, left and right movement in sync with the onscreen activity. The experience also includes a wide variety of environmental effects including, smoke, fog, thunder, storm, wind, rain, snow and more, depending upon the film’s story line.

Movie line up;

• Alice
• Ghost
• External Ghost
• Forest01
• Maximum Ride
• Crazy Coaster
• Sea Monster
• Death City

This 7D movie experience is at TRM, located on Thika road

It looks as if Risper Faith has become the go-to girl for events.

After doing a good job at Hashtag, Risper has been booked by Candy N Candy for the launch of their new sound ‘Garage and Grime’ that will go down this Saturday. The first mixtape of garage and grime music will be released in a one of a kind road-show around Nairobi County.

The Candy n Candy road-show will cover the most popular residential areas in Nairobi with plenty of entertainment from the Shepherds Dance Crew,Risper Faith,  plus there will be plenty of give aways from sick headphones, MP3 players and more so watch out for their truck.

Multi-talented DJ and TV show host DJ MO clearly deserves the double nominations he has received if ratings and following are anything to go by.

The gospel chart show Crossover 101 has been nominated for the 8th Groove Awards as TV Show of the year while DJ MO has been nominated for the DJ of the year award.
Your vote counts and will see the most deserving DJ get recognized for the effort.

To VOTE for DJ MO as the DJ of the year, SMS 16C to 811

To VOTE for Crossover 101 as the TV show of the year SMS 14B to 811

SMS the word groove(space) then code to  the number 811.

Get voting now!

You got that sexy curvy body or that wide chest and cubed belly? Sign up today at www.msupa.com and apply for the auditions on 3^rd and 4^th May.

Create your account fill in your portfolio and body features and apply for the auditions! Remember quality bright professional photos improve your chances of being the next sexy and curvy muscle of Nairobi! Having the best account earns you extra points. Online competition for the main event will start after the auditions and the model with the most likes has more chances of winning. Come prepared to have a cup of wealth and a meal of riches and have fun !!!!!

WINNERS WALK AWAY WITH 140,000 Ksh / 3.8M Ugx / 3.4M Tsh !! WWW.MSUPA.COM YOUR NUMBER ONE ONLINE MODELING OFFICE.

Comedy powerhouse, Heartstrings Entertainment is back with 8 shows only of the massive hit comedy show Bridegroom For Sale. This was after heeding a continuous call to have the hit comedy back. Well-rated and respected top stage artists in this industry come together to bring you this uncontrollably hilarious comedy.

Sammy Mwangi, leading theater guru once again will be taking this silver star-studded team of 10 through what has already been voted as the most riotous and wildest comedy this year 2014.

“Bridegroom For Sale”

Troupe: Heartstrings Entertainment
Directed by: Sammy Mwangi
Dates: 6th – 11th May 2014
Times: 6.30pm weekdays, 3 & 6.30pm weekend
Venue: Alliance Française
Charges: 500/=
Call: 0722 0737 745541
Paybill No.: 747722

Synopsis
One single woman,
…her three children,
…with three different fathers each,
…a family gynecologist who is also the woman’s mpango wa kando. This rib-shattering comedy delivers wild bouts of laughter unapologetically.

Picture this:

Hilariously, the audience will be treated to uncontrollable levels of laughter when the kids pressure their mother to choose between the three fathers who she is going to marry. First one is a Rastafarian, second one a hip-hop artist and the third one a lawyer. The comedy ends with a bang as the audience shockingly will discover who actually gets to marry the single woman. This undoubtedly will be a non-miss!

Taurus Musik is set to host what is dubbed the biggest, craziest event yet. In conjunction with Snapp, the record label will host “Divas Night-Sparkle Edition” on the 16th of May at the Skyluxx lounge.

And as the name suggested the dress code will be shimmer gold. Yes, we are definitely waiting to see what the ladies will wear and how they will pull it off. Word has it that the best dressed female at the event will get a prize so ladies bring your A game
Since it’s a ladies affair, what better way than to have the dashing Dj. Pierra on the decks alongside  DJ Stretch . They both promise to give nothing but their paramount music selection for the ladies.

For a chance to win tickets like their Facebook Page or Follow them on Twitter and check on it for updates . Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell their friends, the more the merrier .The party starts at 9pm and goes on until the last person leaves the dance floor. So ladies get your sparkle on, bring out your heels and meet us there for a party you will never forget!

It was Luo festival. What did you expect? This was the only event where exuberance, flamboyance and opulence congregated.

While some people were busy complaining about the high gates charges which was by the way 3,000 bob ONLY, they clearly didn’t see the drinks price list. Yes, nothing says a “bit of luxury” like an expensive drink but far can these glasses of luxury go?

The alcoholic drinks at Luo Fest could make one skip a mortgage payment or two to enjoy a night of these extravagant drinks. And since the partygoers wanted to grab the attention and admiration of others, ordering the priciest drink was a place to start.

The priciest drink, cost as much as Ksh65,000 a bottle and Ksh3,000 a tot! Seriously; this is no April Fool’s Day joke. Take a look;

However, these were a range of exotic drinks that date back to the KANU era and so imbibing them was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you (and your accountant) will certainly never forget.

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