SOUTH AFRICA'S THANDISWA MADZWAI FOR BLANKETS AND WINE IN NAIROBI

South African Afro-Jazz artiste, Thandiswa Mazwai will headline the 24th edition of the Blankets and Wine Concert sponsored by KCB Advantage banking, due to be held on April 3, at Mamba Village-Leisure garden in Karen-Nairobi.Other artistes slated to perform alongside the South African songstress include local based afro-fusion stars, Lulu, Harry Kimani, and the energetic Makadem.Curated by

JUA CALI EARNING A 7 FIGURE AMOUNT FOR AUSTRALIA TOUR!

King of Genge Jua Cali is currently on tour in Australia. According to CalifMobile, the Bidii Yangu star left the country two weeks ago and he has toured "over 6 countries".The site adds that "he was set to perform in only 8 countries but the event organizers have suggested 4 more countries due to the profitability of the tour." And get this, like serious stop what you are doing, "Jua Cali is

THE ESTHER ARUNGA-HELLON PARODY LAUNCHES

Kenyan comedy, Me, My Wife and Her Guru that is modeled after the Esther Arunga saga premiered on Sunday 27, March at Capri 7 Garden Bar.The event was a success and more than 100 people were packed in the gardens under the clear skies sharingthier love for movies and the satirical look at the saga on screen.The main cast Ian Mbugua, Lizz Njagah, Kevin Onyango, Millicent Wambui, Alex Konstantaras,

GROOVE BRINGS IT HARD AT NOMINEES UNVEILING

If the well organized Groove Nominees announcement on Tuesday at the Louse Leakey is anything to go by, I can't wait for the gala night on April 30 at the KICC.Most times, during the announcements of award nominees the structure employed involves having members of the fourth estate and the nominees sitting at some fancy club drinking or in formal setting like at a presser similar to those held

NAIROBI JOINS THE WORLD IN EARTH HOUR

Kenya joined people in a record 134 countries and territories across the globe in switching off their lights for an hour in a unified show of support for action towards a sustainable future for our planet.Hundreds of landmarks in thousands of cities went dark at 8:30pm Saturday local time, as hundreds of millions of people take part in the world’s largest voluntary action for the environment. And

REGGAE ACT ROCKY DAWUNI FOR CHARITY CONCERT

Ghanaian born reggae act Rocky Dawuni will this weekend headline a charity show at the Kenya National Theatre.This will be part of the Songambele Project which is part the annual March Forth Kenya Kids to celebrate the progress of their youth and give them and and the broader community confidence and motivation to keep marching forth. It is a family event and is free to the public. In 2010,

SUNDAY NIGHT OF JAZZ WITH EDDY GREY

East Africa's greatest jazz guitarist and composer Eddie Grey will this Sunday 27 March 2011 be the star guest performer at the weekly 1 Music Nite at K1. The event which is also open for up and coming artists will run from 7-10pm. Entry is Free.

MOVIE ICON ELIZABETH TAYLOR DIES AT 79

Famed movie icon Elizabeth Taylor died Wednesday morning in Los Angeles at the age of 79. The brunette silver screen star had been hospitalised for about six weeks at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from congestive heart failure.Her publicist Sally Morrison says the actress's children were at her side when she passed on. Taylor first gained stardom as a child and appeared in more than 50 films.

ANNE HATHAWAY WAS IN NAIROBI!

Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway was in Kenya last week. In a blink and miss it move, The Devil Wears Prada star was spotted having breakfast at the Tribe Hotel on Tuesday morning last week (March 15). Characteristic of most Hollywood stars who sneak in and out of the country, Anne, quietly jetted in and left without any media furor.It is not clear what the Hollywood actress was doing in the

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BEBE COOL"S WIFEY RELEASES SINGLE

Bebe Cool's wife, Zuena has moved from the woman behind the Ugandan mega star to a star in her own right - well that is subject to interpretation.Have a listen at her new single dubbed Owa Boda by DJ Din.

PSYS, BLACKSTAR: DENY INVOLVEMENT IN REVELER'S DEATH

Today, University of Nairobi students went on a rampage that saw extensive damage on properties along Waiyaki Way and in Westlands.The UON students were demonstrating over the death of one of their fellow "comrade" after an altercation with guards in Westlands.Anyho, Events company Blackstar Entertainment released a statement distancing them from the unfortunate incident a fortnight ago that

FIDDY'S TRAILER ON NEW MOVIE THINGS FALL APART

Last year, 50 Cent lost a good 25KGs when he was filming Things Fall Apart in which he plays a University of Michigan football player. In an interview last year with Rap-Up Magazine, 50 Cent talked about what the film means to him.He said, “My motivation for the project was my best friend, Charles Pringle. He lived across the street from me; he actually died of cancer”.

HABIDA TO OPEN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Habida in the studio recordingSinger Habida who is currently in Germany recording a number of tracks with top German producers/DJ plans on opening school for the deaf. The desire to do this stems from her observations and experiences on the issue.The Sunshine singer spoke of future plans to start a school for the deaf.“The reason I’m particular about this cause, is because my sister has a deaf

JIGGER BOSS NOMINATED FOR AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVERS AWARDS

The fight to eradicate jiggers in Kenya has been given a pat on the back. The anti-jigger campaign director Dr Stanley Kamau is one of the nominees for the African International Achievers [AfIA] Awards.Stanley, is one of the shortlisted honourees for the award ceremony that will take place on May 27.The honourees will be feted for their work in trying to address the United Nations Millennium

BUSY SIGNAL FOR EASTER REGGAE CONCERT

Jamaican act Busy Signal will be replacing Elephantman for Kenyan Easter concert set for April 23 at the Carnivore.The concert dubbed Swaggariffic will also feature other Jamaican artistes such as Ding Dong and RDX. According to the organisers, Elephantman pulled out from the Kenyan tour after he got a better deal to perform in America but promised that he may perform at a later date.

JAMAICAN TEEN STARS DENYQUE AND QQ FOR CHAGUO LA TEENIEZ

This years teen awards dubbed Chaguo La Teeniez Awards will take a different twist than the other eight times it has been held. This year, the organisers have contracted two teen Jamaican stars to headline at the April Award ceremony.Denyque of Summer Love fame and QQ popularly known for his hit songs Skip To My Lou and RumRam will be in Nairobi on April 16 for the ceremony.The fast rising

MUTINDA NOMINATED IN SONG WRITING CONTEST

Afro fusion musician George Mutinda has been nominated under the category of World Music for his single Simama in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Award. Mutinda will be competing with other artistes from around the world for the prestigious award of Songwriter of the Year 2011.“I’m so excited and honoured to be among the shortlisted artistes,” Mutinda said, "This will definitely

STL'S DAY OUT WITH ATHLETE PHILIP BOIT

Kenyan singer based in Norway, STL, had a day out with cross-country runner Philip Boit when he was in Norway.According to Norwegian press, Philp was in the European country to participate in the World Ski Championships in Oslo."I have a very tight schedule, but i would love to Stella (Mwangi). She is very good and I'm a big fan," he told memebers of the forth estate. Philip is the first Kenyan

SOLANGE RECORDS KENYA, A NEW CHARITY SONG

American singer Solange Knowles has teamed up with Coca-Cola Africa Foundation based in South Africa to front a new campaign for clean water access in Africa titled Kenya.Beyonce's little sister, along with rocker Chris Taylor and musician Twin Shadow recorded the track Kenya to help raise funds for the Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN).Apparently the funds will be used in providing water for

JOHNY FLANI RELEASES NEW JOINT

Coast based artiste Johny Flani who is a member of the trio all-boy group Skani Flani has gone solo. His latest release Shine is out. It was recorded at Tabasam RecordsHave a look at the video, it has an interesting theme.Johny has other solo tracks already released, they are Bembea and Mseo.

NATE DOGG RESTS IN PEACE

Singer Nate Dogg has passed away at the age of 41. According to family members, the singer passed on Late Tuesday night (March 15). While the cause of his death remains unclear the infamous hook singer had been recovering from two massive strokes he suffered over the past years.Meanwhile, other celebrities are sending in their condolencesLuda tweeted: "There is a certain void in hip hop's heart

LIZ OGUMBO AND ZAMBIAN RAPPER ZUBZ TO SHOOT VIDEO IN OLE POLOS

Kenyan singer Liz Ogumbo will over the weekend shoot the music video for her latest single Maro Pa More with Zambian cypher Zubz in Ole Polos. Remmeber this i the song she sung at last years' Big Brother eviction night. @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 {

2011 CHAT NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

It award season. The nominees for this year's Chaguo la Teeniez areGENERAL CATEGORYA. Music Industry AwardsTeeniez’ Male Artista) Jua Calib) Daddy Owenc) Noninid) Juliani Teeniez’ Female Artist a) Amanib) Avrilc) Size 8d) Wahu Teeniez’ Group or Collaboratina) M.O.Gb) Marya and Avrilc) P-Unitd) Sauti Sol Teeniez Brand New

MARCUS AT EASY FM

It's been a pretty moment since we heard Marcus on radio. Well, he is back now. He will be presenting the morning show with Munene on Easy Fm. They had a successful launch on Friday March, 4 at Mercury Lounge. Sauti Sol performed and several personalities were in attendance from MP William Kabogo, Angela Angwenyi, Kwach and Sheila Kwamboka from Big Brother.

WYRE AND CECILE'S MUSIC VIDEO SHOOT FOR SHE SAY DAT!

Dancehall stars Ce’cile and Wyre shot the music video to the remix of the song She Say Dat on Sunday at the Film Studios.Jamaica's Bad Gyal and Kenya's Love Child heated up the set of the music video to the salacious remix. However they were short for time as Ce'cile's was scheduled to be at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 8pm and the shoot had began a few minutes past 6pm.Wyre told

WHEN NAIJA WAS IN NAIROBI

I know, i know it's weeks overdue but i have to post a piece on the AMAA nomination night ceremony in Nairobi.The Africa Movie Academy Awards nominations party took place on February 25-26 at Ole Sereni where the known Nigerian and Ghanian movie stars attended.Some of the stars who have confirmed attendance include Rita Dominic, Ini Edo, Mike Ezuruonye, Jackie Appiah, Kate Henshaw Nuttal and

TOMMY HILFIGER IS IN UGANDA

Fashion guru Tommy Hilfiger is in Uganda for charity. According to New Vision, The Irish-American fashion designer is coming at the invitation of UNDP’s Millennium Villages Project to inspect a project he is funding in Insingiro District in western Uganda.Tommy amejitolea yake yote, he has donated a cool Sh160m towards community development interventions in Uganda.The money has also helped health

JM KARIUKI'S FAMILY TO ATTEND PREMIERE OF RUGGED PRIEST

Famed and respected film director Bob Nyanja will tomorrow screen his controversial movie that implicates top government officials in murder and conspiracy. The Rugged Priest that is modelled after the life of American Millhill preist Father John Kaiser and his death ten years ago.Family members of the late JM Kariuki - who was also killed under very clandestine circumstances - will be attending

MISS CE'CILE JETS IN TONIGHT

Jamaican bad gyal Ce'Cile will be in Nairobi tonight at 8pm. She jets in together with Christopher Martin for Saturday's Jam-down concert at the Carnivore.The diva famed for Waiting and Anything promises, “a great show, but I always wanna be myself, I want the people to feel the real Ce'Cile and the real Jamaican vibe, along with the Bad Gyal and the niceness and the real love I feel for the fans

IT'S NAIJA AND US COLLABO SEASON: DAREY AND CHAMILIONAIRE AND DBANJ AND KANYE

It seems like the west is looking to the west for musical inspiration. Weeks after the release of the musical collabaration between Snoop Dogg and Dbanj, a twitter exchange could be pointing towards another collabo.Kanye West Mr I cannot be responsible for loosing my temper when I feel like it! twitted, asking Dbanj to get his Endowed assets to New York for "some work".Kanyewest wrote:"Yo @

ANTO NEOSOUL IS UNPLUGGED!

Anthony Mwangi has proven time and again that he owns the Anto NeoSoul tag. Well, with his successful monthly Paragasha theme nights, Anto has managed to make the property a must attend. Now, he has signed up for the Blackstar Unplugged shows. He will be performing at Unplugged on March 9.The singer, actor and copywriter is known for his singles like Nikundialala, Kupepea, Tyra and Chips

MEET GHETTO RADIO'S MAN WAZIMU

Lidanjam Raah and Man WazimuPeter Wagany a.k.a Man Wazimu a.k.a Virgin Man aka Da Present is a Nairobi based reggae artiste with a unique voice and style. The artiste who also works for Ghetto Radio earned his mettle by working hard at his music.With a humble backgroud, Man Wazimu did not let the scarcity of resources in Mukuru Kwa Njenga slums weigh him down. He took his inspiration for music

KATE HENSHAW, DAREY, MONALISA CHINDA, MOCHEDDAH, DENRELE STORM CHAMPAGNE CONVERSATIONS

It promised to be a star-studded event; an evening of beautiful people, lavish music, endless supply of champagne, and no-holds-barred conversations. And Champagne Conversations, which debuted in Lagos yesterday (Sunday February 27, 2011) at the Pool Side of Eko Hotels and Suites, in Lagos, more than lived up to expectations.With a decor and ambience that made many marvel, drinks that refused to

NIGERIAN IDOL: TONII, GEORGE LEAVE THE COMPETITION

The last wild card left the competition at last Thursday’s result show! “I’m not sad I am leaving, I am really happy for the exposure I got in this competition, I want to thank the judges for bringing me back out of the thousands that left the competition. I love you all, my fellow contestants and those working behind the scene to make Nigerian Idol a success” were Tonii’s last words on stage