From dusk to down! That’s how far Club Ladida is prepared to go in preparation of Easter.
It’s dubbed ‘B4 The Bash’; the ultimate gig that will be happening this coming April at Rongai. Club Ladida will be ushering in Easter in style with a bash that goes all the way till the cock crows.
On the decks will be DJ Gibbz Tha Daqchild; be assured he will rock your world. By the way, he never disappoints.
So get down to Rongai on April the 2nd because then is when the show is going on!
Villa Rosa Kempinski on Friday played host to the ABBA Reunion Tribute Band exclusive listening party at the Balcony Bar. The group which is staying in the Hotel has been in the country since Wednesday and is set to perform on Saturday in a sold out concert. The Tribute Band will perform famous hits by the original group ABBA such as, “Waterloo”, “Dancing Queen” and “Fernando”, in conjunction with the Balcony Bar House Band, Hot Rod Band. “Mama Mia” the Abba Experience is a musical that has toured around the world and is finally in Kenya.
“We are excited to be associated with this event. Everyone loved the original ABBA group and seeing a reenactment of their greatest hits for our esteemed hotel guests and staff will be a treat for them”, said Mr. Manish Nambiar the General Manager at Villa Rosa. The show is a song-dance and costume extravaganza featuring the number one ABBA experience from the West End, London. It will give the audiences a chance to re- live the addictive ABBA phenomena that swept through the airwaves and discos in the 70s and 80s which will be performed with unrivalled authenticity from both visual and audio perspective.
About Villa Rosa Kempinski:
Villa Rosa Kempinski is nestled in the commercial centre of Nairobi, a half-hour drive from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. A flagship luxury property, the hotel sprawls across ten luxurious floors, featuring 200 rooms and suites, an avant-garde conference centre and three concept restaurants. Ideal for the business and leisure traveller, it’s convenient location between the city and country allows guests to climb up the corporate ladder in the concrete jungle or easily access the wonders of Kenya’s natural beauty.
About Kempinski:
Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now manages a portfolio of 75 five-star hotels in 31 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts, and prestigious residences. Each one is imbued with the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2014.
To book or for further information, visit:
kempinski.com/nairobi • globalhotelalliance.com
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On-line shopping has been revolutionized by Kotec. Forget the wait accustomed with buying stuff on the internet, Kotec will drop any watch you bought from them just within a half an hour after you completed your transaction.
A very important point to note, Kotec has a variety of wrist watches that will blend with any cloth in your wardrobe.
Just log in to http://kotec.co.ke/ Man! These people are lifesavers? You get a good watch for 4,500/=. Within an hour, you’ll have your goods. What is better than that?
In case y’all didn’t know, the much anticipated Davido concert is going down this weekend. Yeah, take this opportunity to cement your experience and extract yourself from the chains of the friend zone because I know I will.
Just be careful about whom you will be making certain sacrifices for: you know she needs to be worth every dime. There are certain qualities you should scout for before you make that all-important decision. I bet you’d want her to be drop dead gorgeous, with curves to make a couple of jaws drop. She also has to know what she wants so that no mix-ups arise in future. She also needs to be well-mannered with a mind-blowing personality, easy going and always there when you need her. Finally, I can almost bet you your Davido ticket that you need her to give it you nice and slow, you know socialite style!
Well, that is the same experience you’re bound to get when you register with eJijiPay, the new online payment platform by Nairobi City County. I’ve managed to test out the app and it’s pretty amazing. First of all, it is very appealing with mind blowing colours and graphics that are bound to keep you interested.
It provides a great user experience as it is easy to download and install. The registration is also pretty simple and straightforward with minimal details required. Actually you don’t have to even worry about this as there is a demo to show you how to go about it.
Similar to how you need a woman to bring something to the table, it caters for all your needs in the sense that it allows you to pay for everything that you may owe Nairobi City County. I’m talking parking fees, land rates, rent, business permits – you name it. Easy as all the twerking you’ll expect to go down at the Davido concert.
All you have to do is follow these easy steps:
Larry Madowo decided to revamp and revitalize his look and adopt what he called a ‘Ras Look’ even though it looks like more of those clothes rebel soldiers are fond of .
This was the look he adopted for the weekend edition of the trend and I have to admit it was a very confusing look. So unlike Larry Madowo, should we now call him Ras Madowo or ‘Madowo yule Mras’
It breaks my heart when I see a victim turned into the villain. Remember how the poor woman in the Githurai 45 bound bus was questioned about being at the wrong place at the wrong time, ‘playing coyly’ with the makangas and thus being subjected to assault?
I believe that’s the problem with this country and other countries in the world over, the victim being painted as a villain. Victims of rape are accused of being ‘too seductive’, skimpily dressed or in the case of India, not shutting up while they get raped. These reasons and many others is the reasons victims chose to suffer in silence, because they do not want to be condemned or slut shamed, while the real villain continues to pillage innocence and dignity away from others.
Recently a woman confessed to being subjected to being raped by an MP after being subjected to a HIV test and the reactions to the rape allegations were appalling:
Jimroy M: This was a setup. If she was being raped, how did she manage to write messages? And how did she escape and she claims the door was closed? And why is she refusing for test?
Patrick O: Huyo lady awache ukora.She should work for her income.She should tell us what exactly took her to the MPs office
Naiffey Al-phan: In the office @ night nah nah! aseme tu the deal went sour!
Evelyne A: Office at night????satoooo???why why??
Paul M: why would a married woman go to a private office alone at night. msiba wa kujitakia….
Kwamby A: I hope that was an agreement btn the two bt they differ due 2 a test of HIV.
Frank K: why would a married lady agree to meet a male mp @ 10 pm it was a willing buyer willing seller situation
Sarah W. N: wanawake hupretend sana what was she going todo at 10.30
Oriko R: Y go there at night?
Fadhili J: This lady is lying…just agreement between two secret lovers went sour.There is huge discrepancies on her account of events.
Meshack E: eve raped adam and both were punished so let them also be punished i mean the two
Collins O: These are the words;why wuld a married woman go mps office @ that tym?what wa so important tobe discussed @ that time,?where was her so called husband @ that tym?
Samuel K: I think it’s the other way round! That was a broken deal that woman must be investigated!
It’s being called Nairobi’s nightlife therapy, Skylux Lounge certainly lives up to that standards because it boasts of hosting the liveliest parties in town.
Last week alone, the exquisite club successfully hosted two thrilling gigs, Idri’s African Tour and Huddah and Zari’s Art of Luxury.
The two shows saw a many celebrities and fans thronging the Westlands club and consequently raising its prominence in the showbiz.
Below is a schedule of the events happening at the club on a weekly basis:
Thursday – ACE Cards Thursdays
Friday – XX Fridays
Saturday – DANCE Saturdays
Skylux is located in Westlands at Soin Arcade, 2nd floor.
You may or may not know him but he is the man responsible for dressing most of these celebrities you see shining at red carpet events and many other public functions.
Last Friday evening, Diamond Platnumz’s beautiful girlfriend made her way to the 254 for a show with Huddah Monroe at Skylux. The man responsible for dressing local celebrities, Opipi, seized the golden opportunity to pin down Zari Hassan and get to discuss business with her.
Opipi managed to seal a deal with the Ugandan socialite. He revealed he dressed East Africa’s richest socialite and posted a photo to prove his words.
Opipi also disclosed he was set to dress Akon and Davido who are bound to jet into the country sometimes this week for different events.
“Just dressed the Zari The Boss lady. Next is Akon then Davido before the week ends.” Opipi wrote.
Opipi’s designs comes with a month’s guarantee, it takes a day to order and to be delivered. For more information, follow the designer on @opipimusic on twitter.
How would you feel when your friend tells you he/she wants to hook up with your ex? Will you feel bad or you will just shake it off? This is the predicament some friends found themselves in and it’s tearing them apart.
They say lovebirds don’t really entirely give up on their relationships. They may break up but something out of the blue will just pull them back. Perhaps love.
So if you are a lady and you found out your ex is having a thing with your friend, what will be your reaction? Would you fight for a man? When is it allowed? Can you retain your dignity after or does a man lose all respect for you? What is the more likely event; guys fighting over girls or girls fighting over guys?
Stay tuned for episode 4 of How to Find a Husband, it airs on Tuesdays 10pm at Channel 161, Maisha Magic, be glued on your screen.
Malindi is a tropical paradise and inglourious hell blended into one. While at the small coastal town you get the most wondrous of experiences but also witness the most shocking of things There are two kinds of deals that are mostly conducted there. Business deals and ‘pussyness’ deals. The latter is self-explanatory I presume..
I spent my weekend in Malindi attending some conference that was of great significance but which I am not allowed to mention here since such a move might be considered native advertising. The town is like a small Italian colony. Most of the tourists come from Sicily, Rome, Napoli, Florence and Milan. For a moment I thought I might bump into a descendant of Albert Anastasia, one of the most ruthless mafia hitmen of all time. Or maybe the great great great grandson of Gaius Julius Ceasar, Roman emperor of the medieval ages. But that wasn’t to be. Fate had more shocking things lined up
My adventure starts on Saturday morning……………
I am in a claw-foot bathtub in my hotel room just one or two miles from the beach,. Part of me feels like I could easily drift off to sleep again. The other part of me wants to soak up in the slice of heaven that surrounds. The roar of the ocean’s rapids is indeed loud and thunderous
Peace and serenity rules the air before a husky voice thunders “questo è molto dolce” from the next hotel room. I know Italian and I can easily tell that those words mean “This is very sweet.”. What’s very sweet I wonder? The statement is followed by what seems like cries of pain from a girl. Being a concerned citizen, i leave the bathroom and try to call the reception to alert them of the situation. No one answers, so I leave my room to go alert the hotel authorities of a potential rape situation.
I take a few steps before bumping into a butler. I frantically explain to him what’s happening but he doesn’t seem bothered. He pulls me aside and explains.
“That’s one of our Italian customers. He’s with one of the local girls. You know how they love white men you know You know….you know….you know.”
“No I don’t know”…I reply. I have no idea why he keeps saying ‘you know’. Seeing that I am not impressed, he continues to expound.
“I can see you haven’t been to Malindi before. Here it’s business. It’s not really rape or molestation. The girls both young and mature, easily give themselves to white men and the men pay handsomely for the services. The guy inside that room is a millionaire. He can’t even be arrested because he’ll easily pay off the policemen.”.
I request him to tell me more.
“This is what happens. The girls work with the beach boys to find male tourists. When the boys get a client, a deal is struck, say for $70 per night. The money is split afterwards. Other tourists even pay girls for the whole week and have sex with them daily. You see…even this hotel that you are in is owned by an Italian man so we basically can’t do anything about these things. Italians own most of the exotic property in this town”
Touching stuff. I ask the butler for his name and contacts but he declines, so I order breakfast instead. As I am heading back to my room, the Italian millionaire opens his door and releases the girl. His hair is shaggy like that of a witch from a Harry Porter movie and his veins are almost popping out. The effects of Viagra I suppose. An estimation of his age? Around 70 I suppose. I look at the girls and I am almost in tears. She looks 16, maybe 17 at most. Exhausted in her mini dress and shy. She doesn’t even look up as she walks away. The grandpa gives me the ‘rat on me and I will cut off of your finger’ look, before slamming the door.
Quietly, I walk on. I relax in my room, pondering over what I have just seen and heard. This society is in turmoil. I can’t be a superman here. The best I can do is to tell the story and create awareness. Meanwhile the butler shows up with well-prepared breakfast to calm my spirits. Seared tilapia topped with lemongrass and ginger, as well as ravioli stuffed with potato, roasted red onion and rhyme. Awesome. I eat up before heading to the conference.
As expected, I find it hard to even concentrate, The early morning experience just won’t vanish from my mind. To push time i chat with one of the businessmen at the conference. Luckily, he’s a native. He’s been living in the coastal town for the past 15 years so he knows everything that goes on.
“.The police in Malindi are aware of the sex trade but they haven’t been able to tackle it. They just don’t have enough power to do so. Since some hotels and establishments do not condone the activities, the trade is being to driven underground where it’s even harder to curb.”, he says
“How is this?” I ask.
“Well. the young girls are going to private villas and the mansion of the tourists. Most of them have built incredible homes here. The prostitution profession is well paying so many children drop out of school to have a piece of the pizza. Some even end up getting married to the Italian men. ”
After persevering through five hours of speeches and handclasp, I head to the beach for some playtime. It’s afternoon, the sun is illuminating the sand and I soon realize that it’s not only the men who are looking to have fun. The older white women are in the game too. They are busy playing with the beach boys. Some are being carried around like babies and smiling like the Joker. Others are being taught how to swim while being groped all over by the enthusiastic boys. They are loving this.
Curious, I speak to a beach boy called Juma, who sheds more light onto what’s going on.
“These women are rich. Most of us see them as our ticket out of poverty. If we treat them well, they spoil us and keep us like pets. Many boys have gone on to marry the old women knowing that they will dies sometime soon and leave all the wealth behind. But don’t just look at the negative side. Malindi has lots of positives to offer.”
I am amazed at how fluent his English is. I partially agree with his sentiments. Malindi has a dark side, but under the sun, it’s fun too. Maybe next time, when I am not here for business, I will explore it a bit more.
Arrivederci!!!!!
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It was a party like no other, everyone that cares for kick ass parties was here, dressed to kill- And they killed it. Literally.Here are the photos!
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It’s the ultimate partying destination within the CBD. The ambiance at SkyWorld will certainly blow your mind.
If you are looking for a nice place to rev at, I mean a place with no kids jumping all over the place getting on your nerve, then SkyWorld Lounge is the place for you.
Before I forget, beer is in plenty at Kes 180 only. The price goes for all the local beverages.
SkyWorld is located on Tom Mboya, now before you dismiss it based on its location, check it out first.
The place gets flocked by mature guys, try it, it will be a decent night for you.
Fitted with huge HD screens, you’ll get to watch the latest game perfectly.
Do you have what it takes to sing to a crowd of electrified revelers? If you do, Scratch Bar & Grill is offering you that golden opportunity to showcase what your vocal cord is made of.
Every Wednesdays, Scratch Bar gives you the chance to take on the mic and show the world what you are made of.
All singers will be given free shots. It’s fun-guaranteed Wednesdays at Scratch Bar & Grill. Remember you only get to spend 160/= on beer cans.
Scratch Bar is located along Moi Avenue, 2nd floor on Sonalux House.
It seems 2015 is the year for Kenyan legislators. After the Juja MP, Francis Waititu, scandal where he is accused of firing an employee after refusing to give in to his sexual advances, Imenti Central MP is a man under siege after he was accused of raping a former journalist after subjecting her into a forceful HIV test.
Mr. Gideon Mwiti is under investigation after allegations of the ordeal surfaced. The MP is accused of raping the former journalist in his office at Westlands where he had invited her for a meeting on Saturday evening.
It is alleged that the MP lured the former journalist-turned-PR practitioner with a business deal. The MP had rescheduled the meeting from 5 pm to 10 pm.
The victim says in a police report at Parklands Police Station where she reported the matter that it was at the legislator’s office that she was subjected to a HIV/Aids test after which the MP beat her and raped her when the results came out negative.
The victim’s husband also said that he received a distress call from her wife at midnight telling him what had happened as she locked herself in the latrine.
Mr. Mwiti has, however, refuted the allegations saying that he had a meeting with the victim between 5 and 7 pm and that he did not do the things he is being accused of.
He says that the PR practitioner does some public relations project for him and there is no way he could do such a thing.
The victim checked in at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital where doctors say she is recuperating.
Source: The Star
Mzee Ojwang’s cringe-worthy story blew up a couple weeks ago. We didn’t know just how impoverished a life Mzee was living until it was brought to light by the Sonko Rescue Team. We were shocked. And outraged. All at the same time.
Why were we shocked? Well,because Mzee Ojwang,or Benson Wanjau,is not just any other Kenyan. He’s a legendary television actor and his face has been imprinted at the back of the minds of millions and millions of Kenyans.
He had spent ALL his life making us laugh. But now,the same iconic TV star was now holed up in the shaky ramshackle he called a house. Unable to eat or move or see.
Why were we outraged? Well,Because someone of Mzee’s stature did NOT deserve to live such a penurious life….And most certainly did not deserve to be hauled to the limelight so ignominiously. For lack of simple funds to go the hospice.
And now,we decided to track down Mzee Ojwang’s fellow actor and castmate in the long-running TV series VITIMBI.
He’s none other than Ngomongo. The elderly chap who,in the TV show,used to run a hotel just around Mzee Ojwang’s house. He’s been in EVERY episode of Vitimbi. Since 1985.
Ngomongo,real name Armstrong Sobayeni,lives in Dandora Phase 1. He lives in a one bedroomed house. With his 2 high-schools going sons.
After I called him last Thursday to organize a meeting, he said he was in BuruBuru for a funeral mass. And said that we would meet in Dandora by around 1pm.
“Where exactly?” I asked.
“Kuja Dandora Phase 1. Ukifika Seniors Driving School,teremka kidogo halafu Uingie na left…then teremka kidogo pia utakuta supermarket inaitwa KARIA SUPERMARKET. Utanikuta hapo….”
I organized a cab. And,with Tonny Ndung’u,off we went.
We arrived and met him idling right outside the small supermarket…Her was dressed in an oversize gray coat that hung over his limp body and some khaki trousers. He looked frail and tired,his eyes betraying the tribulations he’s had to put up with. His voice,though faint with age,was still somewhat powerful and his body just slightly sprightly…
“Habari mzee…?” I said walking out of the car. He airily walked over to us. And after brief introductions, we sat down for business.
He had chosen a nearby nyama choma joint to be the venue for the interview. It was rickety and rather unkempt.
“Si twende kwako tu Mara moja? Tuongelee huko?” I asked him.
“Hmmm kwangu ni mbali kidogo na hapa…” He said.
“Tuko na gari…” I countered.
“Lakini unajua…hata tukienda,saa hii hakuna mtu….”
Well,I gave up pushing. I’d make do with the shoddy supu nyama joint he’d proposed.
We sat…(Whole interview was conducted in fluent Swahili.I translated what I felt needed a translation)
Cabu Gah: So,what are Your real names?
Ngomongo: Real name is Armstrong Sobayeni…
CG: How old are You?? Approximately…
NGMGO: Hmmm,wacha tuseme…eehh…andika 60. Hmmm,above 60…
CG: Mzee when did You join Vitimbi? Or,basically,KBC??
NGMGO: Mimi niliingia KBC kitambo Sanaa…miaka ya sabini. I was still at KBC when Mzee Kenyatta died…I remember telling the then-KBC staff that Mzee amkekufa…That was around 1978..
CG : So You’ve been at KBC for close to half a century now…50 years,right?
NGMGO: Exactly…Miaka mingi sana…
CG: What were You doing at KBC in the 1970s??
NG: I used to be in a comedy show called “Come What May”. It was conceptualized, scripted and directed by my friend Field Rue who was also the main character in the show…
CG: And then…
NG: Show went on…to the mid 80s when I then joined the Vioja Mahakamani crew. As a Court Clerk… I used to act alongside Othorong’ong’o,Amka Twende,Mzee Tamaa and Wariah they were mostly court prosecutors….
CG: And then….
NG: Show went on…Oh,and the Magistrate in the show was one Anne Wanjugu…
CG: Go on…
NG: Then I started appearing on Vitimbi as a guest…as an extra….
CG: Still in the 80s??
NG: Yes,still in the 80s…that was after the death of Amka Twende…He used to run a canteen in the Vitimbi show. And after his death,I took up his role and character….to date…
Selfie with Mzee Ngomongo…..
CG: Oh,interesting…
NG: Yes…it was a good ride…only that it was not remunerative at all…
CG: What do You mean? How much did you use to earn at the show??
NG: Back then?? 40 Bob per episode
CG: Forty shillings!?!?
NG: Yes…40 shillings per episode. .
CG: Wow…
NG: We didn’t even have a contract…they would provide us with blank vouchers to sign. They wouldn’t even indicate how much money they intended to pay You on the voucher. It was blank. The money part was blank..you would be asked to sign it and then,because you’ve already signed,they’d indicate whatever salary they wished….AFTER You’ve already signed…
CG: Sounds fishy…
NG: It was very fishy. Your salary was kept away from You…You’d be asked to sign blank papers….to agree to a salary you knew nothing about…then they’d pay you anything they wished…because you’ve already signed…
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CG: That’s unprofessional.
NG: Absolutely!
CG: And even with such a crappy system of payment, still they’d block You from ever doing other shows on other TV stations…
NG: Yes. We were bound to KBC. For life…Even with such a laughable salary. And unprofessional payment methods…we were never allowed to hunt elsewhere… Do other hassles…
CG: When did You start living in Dandora??
NG: In 1980…
CG: Wait….What!!??
NG: Yes,nilianza kuishi huku 1980…
CG: so You’ve been living in that SAME house for 30 years now??
NG: Yes…nimeishi hapo hapo kwa hio nyumba…for the last 35 years…
CG: In the same house!!?
NG: Same house…
CG: Why didn’t you ever move??
NG: You need money to move houses….
CG: After working at KBC for 50 years now…what can You show as your achievements? Land?? Property? Businesses?? What did Your 50-year employment at KBC earn You??
NG: Mali yangu yote ni zile vitu ziko kwa nyumba yangu …sina shamba wala biashara wala gari wala chochote…Mali yangu iko kwa nyumba…
CG: Wow! And are You married??
NG: Yes. I was. She passed away in 2007 though…Married with three kids….
CG: Oh,sorry. What going on with the kids? Where are they??
NG: The first born got married…she passed her KCSE but wouldn’t make it to University…
CG: Why??
NG: Uwezo….sina uwezo baba…
CG: And want of the others…
NG: There is James Sikutali who is a form three student at Spring Of Joy Secondary School and then there is Alphonce Swai who is a form 1 student at Joyvilla Academy…
CG: Where are these schools??
NG: They’re both here in Dandora. Ziko hapa tu. Ni day schools….
CG: So these boys come home daily?
NG: Yes,they do…nakaa tu nao. I’ve been singlehandedly watching over them,feeding them and raising them since their mother passed away close to 10 years ago…
CG: What kind of a house do You live in??
NG: Ni zile nyumba za ploti tuu….One bedroom….
CG: How much house rent do You pay per month….
NG: Elfu sita…
CG: Excuse Me….
NG: Yes,six thousand… Na huwa nalipa kidogo kidogo..nikipata mia moja..mia tano…napatia Landlord…mpaka inafika..lakini sasa inaongezwa…it will be eight thousand now…
CG: How did You lose your job at KBC?
NG: Walituita mkutano…wakatuambia eti tumezeeka. Halafu tukaambiwa tuende nyumbani…kazi imeisha…wanataka waigizaji vijana…
CG: Wow…just like that??
NG: Just like that. No warning,no notice ,nothing. Tuliitwa tu…tukaambiwa tumezeeka an hatuhitajiki tena…
CG: Halafu??
NG: Halafu nini?? Ukiambiwa uende si unaenda…Hakuna la kusema…ukifukuzwa unaenda…tulisimama tu tukatoka nje na maisha ikabadilika…
CG: Did they give you any money? Any amount of lump sum cash to say goodbye??
NG: Nothing. We were sent away empty handed.
CG: Not even a small appreciation cheque? For being such loyal KBC legends for decades??
NG: Nothing. Hata shilingi kumi ya chai. Tulifukuzwa kama mbwa….
CG: Damn…And what do You do everyday when you wake up?
NG: LOITERING.
CG: Whaaat!??!
NG: Hakunaa cha kufanya . All I do is loitering. All day. Natembea kila mahali…ukikaa chini mahali pamoja…ufikirie shida zako,utakufa…I try not to think. Or be alone…nazunguka zunguka tu…all day…Halafu unajua huwezi tu kaa hapo kwa ploti na wanawake wa wenyewe….Wazee wengine wakienda kazini wewe unabaki tu hapo na wanawake wa wenyewe…wakichota maji uko hapo,wakiongea,uko hapo…huwezi fanya hivo…lazima pia wewe utokee…ukatembee…kama mwanaume…huwezi kaa tu hapo…
CG: And how do people treat you around here??
NG: Wakiniona huwa wanasena fungeni milango bwana sumbua yuwaja….
CG: Oh,that hurts …
NG: It hurts…certainly… Unaona hizi viatu zangu?? So unaona vumbi? Nilikwambia nilikuwa BuRuburu mazishi? I walked from here to Buruburu and back…
CG: On foot?
NG: On foot….Can I tell You something? Na najua hutaamini….I used to walk from Dandora to KBC to act. Almost everyday.
CG: No way!
NG: Believe Me. Uliza mtu yeyote. I have walked to KBC for all those years…ili niwachekeshe Wakenya…
CG: What a thankless job…
NG: Inauma sana…
CG: Has KBC contacted you ever since thy sent you off? Any word from them? Especially after Mzee Ojwang’s woes were publicized??
NG: Nothing…No word,no call…nothing…
Cabu Gah: What’s Your message to KBC?
NG: My message is simple; I appreciate the years we shared together but I HATE the way You kicked me out…
CG: Your message to young Kenyan actors…
NG: Focus in your art. But REFUSE to be exploited. Refuse refuse refuse to be exploited! Know your worth. And learn how to bargain your value! Sisi hatukuwa na bargaining power. As a veteran artist,I know what it means to be exploited….
CG: Mzee thank you for your time….
NG: Nimeshukuru sana….Mbarikiwe vijana…
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We buy Mzee lunch. And leave. I am heartbroken. Deeply.
Despite the backlash that Fashion Watch has received from ‘fashion-forward’ people who thought that the panel was seriously lacking in ‘fashion gurus’, Kenyans still love Fashion watch.
They love it so much that it got trending.
One of the Panelists, Annabel Onyango is always dressed to the nines, but she outdid herself with her latest outfit and had Kenyans talking:
Marek @Marek_Fuchs: phew…@AnnabelOnyango looking smooookin on #FashionWatch today…eish
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emmketch #FashionWatch,you all looking fabulous….
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Sensational singer jaguar joined other artistes a few days ago to commemorate the life of one of Kenya’s most established rapper whose career got cut short 12 years ago in a grisly road accident along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.
E-sir was remembered by artistes from across the music divide who watered his graveyard and joined his family on his 12th anniversary.
He is arguably the best rapper Kenya has ever seen and has remained so even after his demise 12 years ago.
And among those who showed up to remember E-sir was philanthropic singer Jaguar who brought along his beautiful young daughter.
The daughter could be seen also remembering E-sir as she bowed on his gravesite. Jaguar is a happy father and believe it his daughter is his resemblance. Look at these photos:
Russians have finally curved a niche for themselves in the Kenyan liquor industry. As you all know, their products are among the best in the world.
Aqula, Russian finest vodka, is now available at various liquor hotspots in Nairobi. The vodka is infused with Russian recipes and has gone through distillation process that combines the purest of water to create an incredibly smooth, great-tasting vodka with remarkable body and character.
A tot of Aqula is currently retailing at Kes 50/= at the following joints:
1. The pub Kangemi
2. The Hot spot Taj mall
3. Norack- Nairobi West Mall
4. Elgon teak-Nairobi west Mall
Aqula Vodka bottle will cost 800/
Check their FB for more updates; https://www.facebook.com/AqulaVodka/timeline
Whether you are stuck in the bundus or living in a palatial penthouse in a posh neighborhood, you know Vera Sidika. She is like our very own Kim K only with more clothes.
The socialite who gained notoriety after bleaching her skin and getting some gargantuan implants, she was in the limelight again after being exposed as a call girl by an Instagram user named the truth seeker.
The trend got on the Vera Sidika bandwagon again, to discuss her newly discovered profession. And one could troll they were trying their best to sound nice, in between gritted teeth, but something got to give and one Ciru Muriuki compared her to Herpes…she keeps coming back
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The video was shot in London, Daddy Owen and the protege Papa Dennis had taken a hiatus to London where among other things, they shot an awesome musical video!
The video titled “maliza umaskini” advises christians against revenge on wrongs done to them” ata wakutupie mawe, tukua hayo mawe ujenge nyumba- which translates to “When they cast rocks at you, don’t fret, take the rocks and build yourself a fortress” There, there, you see that mama mboga that has been on your case? Telling the whole neighborhood of your inability to settle petty bills? Fret not brethren, tommorow will be a better day.
The only snag was that I was unable to make out what Papa Dennis was saying. It sounded like lingala lingo, sweet to the ears but otherwise incomprehensible! Anyhu, good video there. The touch of African lingo has given the video an identity. Proud to be African.
Here is the Exclusive Video:
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Mondays may be the worst day to most people but that assumption may just change if you pay Club Rumourz a visit.
They say laughter is the best medicine and Club Rumourz is just offering you the best doze of gags. Get over the somber Monday with rib cracking jokes from Shaniqua who will be gracing Club Romourz to do what she is best at.
Oh!, goodies will also be in plenty! Free T-Shirts, airtime, beer and such kind of stuff shall be offered to revelers who will show up at the club.
Club Rumourz is located within the CBD, along Moi Avenue to be precise.
You probably are aware of what Comedian Eric Omondi has been up to ever since he called it a day at the Churchill Show.
The comedian, apart from cracking people’s ribs with wonderful comedies, he is also one of the most talented singers in the country. Eric rarely sings but when he does, believe it he never disappoints.
However, he is known to remix songs done by other artistes and the latest the comedian has remixed is Shali Martin’s rafiki pesa where he has used Diamond’s beats.
Last week saw the social media get awash with a sneak peek into the comedian’s latest remix and now it is official that the whole video will officially be launched on Wednesday.
But did you know who is expected to feature in the remix? Well, Eric revealed last Friday on Citizen TV that he has feautured Diamond Platinumz in the new song.
Diamond is one of the most established East African artistes and his prowess in the music industry is just insurmountable. In almost all his songs, he has never disappointed. Always does what he knows best and perhaps this explains why he has always remained on top of his game.
Is this going to be one of the most captivating jams of 2015? Only time will tell. Here is a sneak peek to the whole jam which will be officially launched on Wednesday at K1 Club:
Gospel artist Bahati made a name for himself when he hit the airwaves with one of the most captivating hits of 2014, Barua, a song which clearly indicated that Bahati was not just a singer but a talented one.
And after bagging that prestigious groove award and going quiet for a while, the young musician is at it again.
The singer is known to come a long way after being raised up at the ABC children’s home where he learnt his music. Here, there was one person who remained faithful to his life despite the challenges.
This is the person Bahati is praising in his newest single which has already got many talking.
The song Lover which the singer released three days ago is a praise song, thanking God for the good things he has done in the singer’s life.
Bahati also shows his dancing skills in the new jam, with wonderful lyrics complementing every move in the video.
These are some of the songs that clearly tell a musician who is destined for greater things ahead.
You have to listen to this jam. Believe it, Bahati has not disappointed here:
Top Ten Trending Hilarious Images In Nairobi This Morning
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This place will leave folks from Western craving for more Kuku! Haddasah hotel is the place to be if you want the tastiest chicken in town.
Haddasah hotel is introducing an all-you-can-eat chicken experience on Fridays every week. They also have a wide assortment of wines to pair with your meals. If you are not sure of the pairing part, just ask the waiting staff..they are more than willing to advice you.
Order your chicken at Haddasah and have free Jameson based cocktails to go with your meal. For only Kes 900, you get to eat chicken while being entertained by Weavers Band.
Dubbed Pollo Fridays, it’s promised to be one of a kind. Hadassah has partnered with All Gold Barbecue Sauce, BBQ Live & Jameson Whiskey that will ensure your Friday evenings are nothing short of perfection.
From 5pm to Midnight, make a mental note to make your way to Hadassah Hotel.
Hadassah hotel is located on Ralph Bunche Road- Kilimani opposite the Upperhill Medical Center.
It was like a paleontologist coming face to face with a real dinosaur! It was Unsettling for Chiupukeezy the Kiss Fm loud mouth, who had before meeting his socialite crush been on a rampage where he declared his dying love in subtle and not so subtle details!
Zari Hassan brought the town to a standstill when she visited last weekend to headline the the Art of Luxury at Skyluxx, a series of parties that have been shutting down Nairobi’s entertainment scene as we know It. I digress. You remember Chipukeezy saying that the only thing he wished for was to meet Zari Hassan? Well, he did, and we have the photos!!
One of Kenya’s fastest upcoming and most entertaining comedians, Vinie Chipukeezy, publicly declared his crush on Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan as she prepared to jet into the country for the Art of Luxury event at the Skylux Lounge.
Chipukeezy took to his instagram account to show his thirst over Zari, saying that he was planning to let her know how much he loves.
And as Zari jetted into the country, the comedian was the first person to welcome the socialite in Kenya, clearly getting a chance to say it all on her face. Read here
Zari must have known what Chipukeezy was up to and she never hesitated to give him a shout out on Citizen TV when she was hosted by Lilian Muli.
But did Chipukeezy’s request for a chance in the socialite’s life get turned down?
Well, the comedian’s status on his instagram tells it all. Chipukeezy applauds Zari is one of the strongest women he has ever met and says that she is true to herself.
He then goes on to tell Diamond that he has a nice angel in his life who will definitely help him build an empire. Well, Zari is indeed true to herself. And Diamond is indeed lucky to have a woman who cannot cheat on him.
Here is Chipukeezy’s status:
We are all aware by now that Ugandan mademoiselle Zari Hassan was in the country over the weekend where she joined her fellow socialite Huddah Monroe for the Art of Luxury event at the Skylux Lounge.
But before she did what exactly brought her to the 254, Zari Hassan was hosted by Citizen TV’s Lilian Muli Kanene on her One on One Show on Friday evening.
And it was here that the Ugandan lass opened up about her relationship with Tanzanian heartthrob Diamond Platinumz and some of the things that majority of us did not know about the socialite.
It seems I am illegally using the word socialite because according to Zari, she is not one. She says that people call her a socialite but in real sense she is and has never been a socialite.
Zari, however, admits that she has never bothered what people say about her and her life and all she is focused on is her own life and businesses.
Zari with lover Diamond
The mother of three and who is rumoured to be carrying Diamond’s pregnancy revealed that she still talks to the father to her three sons, contrary to what the public thinks.
“And so what is your relationship with Diamond?” Lilian asked.
“All I can say is we are in love with Diamond but I am not talking more about this,” Zari said.
The Ugandan also gave a shout out to comedian Chipukeezy who publicly declared his love for the socialite a day before she jetted into the country.
This month’s Hip Hop Hookup Edition will see up to 20 artistes share a stage in commemoration of a fallen Hip Hop Artiste, this event is said to be the largest so far this month. Kenya’s legendary rappers that will be there are;
among many others.
You have no excuse to skip the event. If you are a hip hop fan, then you understand why The Hip Hop Hook Up is the bombshell of all concerts. See poster for more details.
The action will be taking place on Saturday the 28th of March 2015. Entry is only Kes 300/=. Another reason for you to come to Sarakasi Dome in Ngara that day.
It has been twelve long years since music pundit, E-Sir, passed on. But up to date, he is still widely regarded as one of the best rappers to emerge on the Kenyan hip hop scene. That’s why the industry’s heavyweights decided to celebrate him in unison.
Many would live to remember March the 16th 2003 because that’s when death robbed the country its music legend. E-Sir and Nameless were on their way back to Nairobi from Nakuru when they were involved in a grisly road accident that caused the death of South C’s finest export.
Last week, artists from across the divide commemorated E-Sir’s legacy the best way they could. Churchill was on the forefront in celebrating the fallen rapper’s life when he dedicated his show to him.
Some fans that thronged Churchill Show wore a red bandana which was a signature outfit for the deceased star. Apart from Churchill, Jaguar, Nonini, Ommy Dimpoz, Mongolo, Nameless, Big Pin, Habib (E-sir’s brother) and many others also spent time decorating E-Sir’s gravesite and went on to visit his mother as well.
See photos below:
Yes, It’s Monday again! A little drizzling in the capital city this morning; telltale signs of the rainy season coming real soon. Crossing over to entertainment news, check out the stories that had traction over the past short weekend:
#1Here Is How The Burial Of Son To Citizen TV’s Mike Okinyi Went Down At The Lang’ata Cemetery
#2Avril’s fiancée gets mad after maasai mara university students fondled her butt
#3Photos of the extremely sexy lady chosen to replace anita nderu on teen republik
#6Jeff koinange has never warmed up to ladies like he did with habida (photo)
#8Victoria Kimani reveals how she feels when her man touches her
#9Jehovah!!! Is this kiss fm’s shaffie weru dressed like a lady? This is total absurdity (photos)
#10Is this eye candy of a man kobi kihara’s boyfriend? (photo)
Afro beats music is now one of the most recognizable music genres in the world and has influenced as many Western musicians with its exuberant style and polyrhythm.
Sky Hitz Global an event activation company (Africa and Asia) first initiated the AfroBeats Festival in 2011 in Malaysia. It grew from its 1st Edition in 2011, 2nd edition in 2012, 3rd edition 2013 and 4th edition 2014.
Great steps have now been taken to introducing the AfroBeatz Festival in Kenya and this will be the 1st of its kind in Africa. AfroBeatz Festival Kenya 2015 has been designed to showcase and celebrate the existence of Afro Music, Culture and Heritage in Kenya.
The Event will consist of series of activities Music, Comedy, Dance Display, DJ Battle Competition and lots more.
AFROBEATZ FESTIVAL KENYA 2015 promises a spectacular performances from Afro beats Artists, Cultural and Afro beats dance groups, a Party atmosphere, with extensive media coverage on mainstream platforms. AFRO BEATZ FESTIVAL KENYA 2015 intends to give musical talent from the continent of Africa and Afro beats generation a voice in Kenya and East Africa.
The Headliners for the past AfroBeatz Festival are Artists that have distinguished themselves excellently in Afro music at that particular year. 2011 was Ice Prince Zamani, 2012 Olamide, 2013 Burna Boy and 2014 Iyanya. The official headliner for the Afro Beatz Festival Kenya 2015 is DAVIDO aka OBO who is Africa’s current number 1 Artist, BET Best African Act of the Year 2014, MAMA Best Artist of the Year 2014, Headies Award Best Artist of the Year 2014 and many more.
Davido will be performing all his mega hits songs Skelewu, Aye, Owo ni koko and lots more along side other Artists in Kenya and its environs. Also we will be having other performing artists Fena, Muthoni DQ , DJ Creme de la Creme , Dj Protege, Dj Kafi and also we will be DJ Flava and DJ Ice from Malaysia.
A Dj battle will be conducted during the event by DJs who will want to display there talents and compete with themselfs in a constructive manner. The winner of the battle will be titled ‘KING OF AFROBEATZ KENYA 2015″ will have a scholarship sponsor to a Dj Academy.
Afro Beatz Festival Kenya 2015 is brought you by SkyHitz Global, Ranee Production and Raverend Entertainment and its schedule to take place on Saturday 28th March 2015 by 6pm at the Carnivore Ground. Tickets are selling fast on ticketsasa.com go buy yours.
For enquiries, Contact 0710418918 or 0722204742
Instagram: skyhitzglobal / afrobeatz_festival
They say that we all have that one person that looks like us, a doppelganger and the person may be in a parallel universe or at one end of the world.
But fir Wangechi she doesn’t have to visit lands yonder for a look at her doppelganger as her twin is right here in the 254, in the music industry to e specific.
And her name is Tiri Murai, known fro her songs with Camp Mullah.
They share the same doe-eyed look, slender face and full lips
Tiri and Wangechi
After critics harshly criticized her for sharing an uncensored make-up free skin, Avril is having the last laugh as she looks picture perfect in a new ad.
Avril was recently appointed an Oriflame ambassador and she announced the good news sporting dewy, Kodak-worthy skin for their True Perfection line. She will be in the April catalogue, something befitting as her name Avril is basically April in French.
Avril joins the likes of Jamila Mbugua and Juliana Kanyomozi who have appeared in previous catalogues
Chipukeezy’s dreams could have just come to pass. The comedian was lusting for Diamond Platnumz’s pretty girlfriend and now he got a piece of hers.
Chipu made known of his perpetual lust for Zari Hassan sometimes this week. Kumbe he was secretly planning to ambush the Ugandan socialite the moment she sets foot on Kenyan soil.
Zari jetted into the country today and guess who was waiting to usher her in the city? Yes, the thirsty comedian was there and he got very luck to ride in the same vehicle with Zari.
The socialite is in the country to host a steamy party alongside her Kenyan counterpart, Huddah Monroe.
“Let me just say Zari the boss lady karibu Nairobi, will go to mulolongo later.” The excited Chipu wrote.
Jeff Koinange hardly gets that close with ladies, but with Habida, things were a little different this time round.
Rarely will you see legendary Jeff Koinange invading ladies’ personal space to the extent of raising curiosity to onlookers. But come this time, he threw his reservation to the bin. Jeff broke his norm to warm up to Habida like never seen before.
Last evening, Habida made her way to the bench to have a chat with Jeff. Just like everybody does, the beautiful singer and talk show king decided to take a photo together.
This time round, Jeff embraced her in a way that he seldom does with other guests at the show. He firmly held her waist as they smiled to the flashing camera.
Had to admit the two looked gorgeous. The smile on their face reveals they really enjoyed the photo shoot moment.
See the photo below:
It’s about time for some serious fun!
He describes himself as ‘the dope buoy from NickDee Entertainment that even your mothers knows about’, he’s Dj Kym NickDee.
He’s been christened as the king of mixtapes on the streets, he’s mixes are dope! They cut across all genres from Afro House, Urban House, Dance, Hip Hop and of course local music!
On 4th of April, 2015, Dj Kym will be blowing Ladida Lounge Up!! A day after the most anticipated themed night that will go down on Good Friday, the 3rd of April. Details here: https://www.ghafla.co.ke/news/events/list/item/31437-colonel-moustapha-takes-the-lenga-stress-tour-to-rongai.
Ladida Lounge is located in Rongai.
Thanks to a shift in pop-culture, attention is slowly veering away from clean shaven men and women are now moving away from the pretty boys and gravitating towards the gruff bearded men.
Social media and pop-culture sites constantly praise a man with a good chin of hair and even science backs up the fact that bearded men are more attractive.
Images of the bearded gang and lumberjack gang looms large in women’s imagination and that is why you will see women do a double take when it comes to a nice beard. Not a Gandalf kind of beard, that’s gross but something like what Common rocks.
And Kobi Kihara seems to have bagged herself someone from the bearded gang. She shared this photo on social media with the caption “All Day….Everyday️ #EarlyLunch”
Is this her boyfriend? If so, well played Kobi!
It’s not a rumor! It’s real! #TheUltimate3some because all good things come in Threes!
The largest terrace club in Nairobi opened in Nairobi last year in Donholm, then late last year, plans was underway to build another in Rongai. For weeks now I’ve been ranting it will be a dope club. Well, ladies and gents my prophesy has come to pass…Cubano will be holding their first party next month, a 3-day of nothing than non-stop partying!
Because one artiste will not justice to this nights, expect the legendary in Kenyan Hip Hop;
who will be performing live.
On the decks will be
Now what will happen is, different day, different people will be holding the party down. Follow the link to know who Day 1- Day 3 is on stage; https://www.facebook.com/events/347567612112962/
Save the date, 2rd, 3rd & 4th April, Cubano will come alive!
Entry will be 500/= only.
The gorgeous Grace Msalame is more than just a TV host. You will be inspired to know what she did for Dr. Susan Mboya, Evans Kidero’s wife.
Early last week, Grace penned a moving tribute to the wife of Nairobi Governor and promised she would go chip in her little contribution to Dr. Susan’s work.
Also read: Governor Kidero Must Be Smiling Big After Seeing What Kiss TV’s Grace Msalame Did
Dr. Susan’s foundation, Zawadi Africa, provide scholarships to academically gifted girls from disadvantaged backgrounds from Africa to pursue higher education in the U.S.A, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa and Kenya.
Grace spent the better part of her time mentoring girls courtesy of Zawadi foundation. Didn’t know she was a motivational speaker!
See photos of Grace inspiring girls below:
Lizzie Velasquez, star of the SXSW documentary has been called ugly more times than she has had her breakfast. But did she let that put her down and give her sleepless nights? Never, she has risen beyond the hate and the pettiness, to be a fashion icon, an activist and a motivational speaker. If her story won’t inspire you to do something with that perfect face you have. The none will.
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The first edition of ‘All Stars’ went down on February 14th at Hilton Hotel. Side point; that show was filled with women! Anywho, the second edition is back and going to Coasto! The land of beaches, wildness and fun. Mombasa peeps, the organizers had your cry of getting a proper comedy show so they had you in mind organizing this stand-up comedy. Get ready to experience the best of Kenya’s cocktail of comedians sharing a stage to give the audience interactive humor.
Headlining this stand-up comedy show will be;
After the comedy show that will end around 10ish, there’s an after party 4 Arina Bay.
The date to save is the 3rd of April, 2015.
Mombasa Laughs will go down at Fort Jesus from 6pm to 10pm.
Tickets are only 1,000/-, which you can reserve yours through; 0726 458 304.
See poster for more details.
Don’t wait for your friends to give you the weekend plot while you can have the plot from Ghafla and still look 62 shades cooler! These, party people are the major events going down tonight and this weekend! Make your way to :
1. K1 Clubhouse Jazz Nite- You don’t have to know the music, look good and make your way to the cream of all Nairobi parties! The event happens tonight!!
2. Haddasah Hotel- Polo night! If you love polo, then you should seriously consider attending this event tomorrow.
3. The Art of Luxury at Skyluxx Tomorrow night ! This will be the biggest party after Valentines one that saw the club lock its doors when it got too full! Socialite Huddah and Tanzanian Socialite, Zari Hassan will grace the party.
4. Skyworld Skyworld is having a grand opening tomorrow!! The have free nyama choma for you all! Isn’t that news? No? Tonight though, All beers will be going for 180 Shillings from- 4pm to 8pm! And there will be music to blow you away- And the crowd? Only mature crowd,no kids and Ish. How about conveniency? Total Convenience, Its at Tom Mboya in a serene ambience that you should sample tonight.
You are thus advised! Go forth ye all and have fun!
Juja MP Francis Waititu has been embroiled in controversy after he was accused of sacking a female employ who worked for the CDF office for refusing to give in to his sexual advances.
The MP is a man under siege after the allegations surfaced, with pressure piling from all corners for the legislator to carry his own cross.
And now as the case against him is getting into the court corridors, the MP has come out strongly to deny that he sent Susan Wambui messages soliciting for sexual favours.
Waititu has told the Star that he normally leaves his phone for judging in different places in Parliament and it is likely that his political enemies used that opportunity to send the ugly texts.
Waititu adds that even his aids know his passwords and it is possible that they may have sent the texts to the recipient, Susan Wambui.
The MP believes he will be vindicated because he is innocent and that he will not appear in court as many want it to be.
Mr. Waititu faces a possible chance of losing his seat if found guilty of committing the offence.
Meanwhile Waititu is denying that Susan worked as his secretary in the CDF office.
Credits: Star