Mama’s after party at Carnivore: How it all Went Down

Well, as you probably know by now, all roads last weekend led to the Carnivore for the MAMA’s after party. This was basically a meet and greet between the fans, entertainment heavy weights and the artists who were nominated for the MAMA’s awards that went down in South Africa some weeks back.

Being MTV, you definitely know it’s going to be massive so it was all sassy and glamorous from the entrance. From the gorgeous models who ushered you in to the layout which included red carpet treatment and a photo booth.

Since I was looking fresh and so did my girlfriend, I took a few photos just to steal the show and when I was struggling to get some attention for the cameras, I stumbled upon Henry Waswa who was creating quite the buzz. Actually all the camera guys wanted a piece of him.

After the pleasantries, I took a step back and let him have his moment. It made perfect sense considering the fellow came in an entourage of 5 customized landcrusier vx’s which body guards left right and centre. I mean, I think he might be after Sonko’s throne…

I however posed for one photo with Jalango who was all white from the jacket to the shoes and walked right in. I’m telling you the service and the reception was amazing; MTV style I guess. I was escorted to the VIP section by these fine lass who was all polite safely into the hands of who was to be the mixologist for the night. It looked like he was born ready to serve me my favourite poison.

In this case an absolute vodka cocktail was in order and again there was Henry Waswa. He was also in for a cocktail and I suggested the absolute beat. Before I could even start explaining what it contained, there was an endless bevy of girls in tow looking to hang with him. Funny enough, he turned all of them down and as I came to find out later, he’s a married man with two gorgeous daughters so tall and sexy model like lasses was strictly out of bounds.

I took a sit and got to enjoy my drink while admiring the sound engineering and the décor which was perfectly laid out. Soon enough Laura Walubengo now M net and formerly Radio Africa walked in together with crew and so did Amos and Josh.

The attention however seemed to be Henry Waswa. I got curious and thus I decided to approach him and ask who exactly he was. At first his security prevented me but considering I had recommended just the right cocktail, he was more than willing to give me a hearing.

Our conservation which was of course was severely interrupted by the very many lasses wanting to join our table ranged from his business to his roots which I must say were very humbling. He’s exactly the definite story of rags to riches having being born from a poor background only to rise and become one of the most promising men in Western Kenya.

Henry Waswa who is currently 28 has managed to amass quite a lot of wealth for himself in various sectors which include real estate, club business and also car hire. He’s story was quite interesting it was even hard to tell the time passing by.

King Kaka was already on stage signifying the start of performances. And talking of celebs, quite a myriad had already flocked the VIP from the likes of Nameless and Wahu, Nick Mutuma and ex girlfriend Shigadi- I have a feeling they are back together by the way and also Elani.

Kansoul was next on stage wooing the crowd with their massive hits and the performance of the night which was from the King of East Africa Diamond Platnumz. He pulled one hell of a performance and it makes sense why he won best performing artiste in the recently concluded MAMA’s awards.

Our very own Sauti Sol also killed it driving the ladies in the crowd into a frenzy especially Edith Kimani who was swinging and whining to the rhythm of the beat. I could have also sworn I saw Mzazi Willy Tuva secretly dancing to Nishike.

And as the guests kept coming in so were the drinks. Cocktails and more cocktails with all manner of flashy names, but not flashy than the outfit Wahu was rocking that night. Daamn that woman can gerrit……

All in all it was a great event but the highlight of the event had to be Henry Waswa. Trust me power is good.