The Kitenge Party went down at the Skylux
Lounge over the weekend and everyone was so turnt up. The dress code was either
Kitenge or anything that had an African touch to it and it was great that the
party people took the theme seriously.
The end result was a colourful African party of
beautifully clad guests . It was Star-studded event graced by HBR’s G
Money, Dj Kafi, Sheila Kwambox and even Uganda’s Jose Chameleone was in
attendance(although he did not observe the African theme). Here are some
beautiful pictures from the event courtesy ofHBR 103.5
Kenya’s largest cake or lets say the biggest
cake to ever be baked in the country was recently baked by Nairobi based Cake
shop, Cake City. The cake which weighs 5000KG or asNairobiWiredescribed it, (equivalent to the weight of five proboxes) was cut at
Pride Inn Hotel in Westlands on Saturday evening to mark Cake City’s first anniversary.
The piece of art took a total of 7 days to bake it and according to Cake City’s
boss Shaheed Ali Khan, his first aim was to break the 1989 record set in
Alabama, of the world’s largest birthday cake which weighed a whooping 58,000
kg.
“This is a major milestone for us and the
country because no other outlet has done this in the region and my team is
going to pull all the stops to break the world record soon,” He
added.The pieces of the cake were distributed to several childrens’ home.
Channel O, known for giving vast quality entertainment
to its viewers is partnering with Sepetuka, 2013 to add the thrill, fun
and excitement to its fans. Christmas comes early for Nairobi music lovers
as this is going to be a larger than life event and if you’ve been to
the previous ones, you know for a fact that this is going to rock.
This year marks the 5th edition of Sepetuka which has
massively risen to become one of the most awaited events calendar in
Nairobi; Starting out in 2008 with a record of approximately three
thousand fans attending to a whooping seven thousand people last year,
2012.
Previous Sepetuka events have seen
international DJs crowning the occasion and having full spectra of the
music genres well represented. From dancehall, hip hop, house, afro beats,
drum & bass at the Carnivore ground to the tens of thousands of music
fans who have never been disappointed.
2013 comes with its unique angle, thrill
and excitement as the DJs set to spin are renowned worldwide and just like
the previous ones, all music genres are well represented. DJ Premier,
a.k.a Preem, Premo or Primo is a DJ and Producer, for more than twenty
years, from the United States known for his impeccable hip hop blend that
has seen him in many titles. Source magazine placed him on its list of 20
greatest producers. About.com ranked him number One on their Top 50 Hip-‐Hop Producers list and he also made the final in
Vibe magazines search for the greatest hip hop producer of all
time. So the hip hop lovers are going to have a moment for life.
Adding to this superb list id DJ ZJ Chrome,
riddim and dance hall lovers know exactly what this name has to offer. He
is best known for producing V6, Cardiac Bass, Cardiac Keys and Cardiac
Strings amongst many other riddim. Chrome is best described as creative
and humble and he is a legend to dancehall lovers all over the world. We
also have DJ Kent, popularly referred to as the coolest DJ in South
Africa. The twenty five year old is the epitome of cool, calm and
collected but this change as soon as he hits the decks and spins the crowd
into frenzy.
:: NGANYA AWARDS 2013 ::
ITS BIGGER
ITS BETTER
ITS KENYAN
The motor show, which is
a showcase of the different elements of the unique Kenyan Matatu culture,
popular among the youth, in a positive way as we promote road safety, and the
award ceremony that
entails the public selecting the best PSVs and personnel.
Below are the categories to be voted for :
A01: Best CBD Bus Operator
A02: Best Coast Plying Bus
A03: Best Upcountry Plying Bus
A04: Best 11 Seater Shuttle
A05: Best 14 Seater Matatu
A06: Best 25 Seater Matatu
A07: Best 29-37 Seater Matatu
A08: Best 40-49 Seater Matatu
A09: Best 50+ Seater Matatu
A10: Best Vuma PSV of the Year (Wi-Fi)
A11: Event Grand Entry (Swag)
A12: Best Matatu Route
A13: Best Shuttle
A14: Best PSV Crew
A15: Best Auto Garage
A16: Best Audio Technicians
A17: Best Overall (Kenya 1)
A18: Best Organized Sacco
Sms ' code of the category
followed by the name of the PSV ' to 20072. Safaricom lines Only
Participants in the voting will get a chance to win Safaricom airtime ranging
from Kshs. 100 to Kshs. 1,000. The more you vote, the
high your chances of winning..Lots more at the venue...
23rd November 2013
Event Activation and lots more
10.00am to 6.00pm
Free entrance
24th November 2013
Main Event, Entertainment and lots more
10.00am to 6.00pm
Entrance 300bob
all tickets will be on sale at the gate
300 bob per person
ROAD SAFETY, MY RESPONSIBILITY
SPNSORED BY;
- EVOLUTION
- MATATU OWNERS ASSOCIATION
- SAFARICOM
- MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE
-MASH AUTO
“Many
parents have little or no concern for their baby’s image, as long as they are
dressed warmly,” something 25 year old, Silvia Njoki, can confidently utter.
The fashion stylist and writer’s gorgeous five-month-old baby girl, Nielsine,
dresses to impress. She even has a super cute Ankara ensemble, consisting of a
dress and a matching head band. “[It was made] in just a few hours! I have my
own head scarf matching her outfit—it’s magical,” beams Silvia. She studied
Fashion Styling at Central St. Martins, London and Milan’s Nuova Accademia di
Belle Arti.Most of her baby’s wardrobe is
hand made and unique, making many mums, and wannabe-mums, green with envy over
the mother-daughter’s stylish clothes. “I get several requests to supply
similar sets – primarily in Ankara fabrics. Beautiful and stylish outfits do
come at a price and being in Kenya can sometimes be hard to access some
designs, ” the designer shares. Silvia’s style is influenced by various trends,
fashion blogs, personalities and colors; and that of her adorable baby—“The
same standards until she is old enough to realize her own style,” states
Silvia. Babies will always burp/throw up, messing their outfits. So what’s the
secret to fashionably dressing a baby in clothes that will last? “Try matching
fitting funky designed bibs with dresses. On normal days; stick to the basic
clothes with fasteners for easy access while changing diapers. For special
occasions; go for more fancy pieces,” she advises.“Watch out for loose buttons,
pieces and beads; they can choke a baby!” cautions Silvia who emphasizes that
comfort must be the overriding priority.
Silvia’s craft started out when
she purchased a sewing machine. While making her own outfits, she thought to
herself, “I could try my hand on a little something for my baby girl”, not
knowing how delightful her now-famous little outfits, which can be viewed via
her DIY blog, would turn out to be. “Go for natural fabrics. Own fewer but well
fitting baby clothes to avoid a mini fight at dress time. For socks, shoes,
bibs and head-bands; have fun with colors, prints and designs,” she recommends.
Her blog: www.silvianjoki.com is
devoted to easy-to-emulate DIY fashion crafts.
Having worked in Nairobi’s C.B.D; when
lunchtime comes around; and you haven’t packed the lunch box with yesterday’s
leftover (Thank God for warmers); the choices are more or less reduced to fairly
expensive restaurant visits. Funny thing; a friend; especially a lady
co-worker; will always want to tag along. That is where your gentleman strengths
and capsules are put to the test.
For me
and my boys; the option was a place called Grogoan; or “Grogoo” as we called
it. This is an automobile repairing are outside the C.B.D; opposite the Globe
Roundabout. Our visits here ensured we stacked a heaping pile of pilau and stew
or chapatti with beans stew (chapoh-madondoo) from the popular Mam Ni-tilie
(corner kiosk).
Well;
years down the line and three of Nairobi’s gastronomic veterans Kiran Jethwa;
Spencer Fondaumeiere and Esmeralda De Souza; have set out to meet that demand.
They have
started the Good Food Company- a delivery only catering company that offers a
varied menu with items ranging from KES 315-600. Sadly both Esmeralda and Spencer have since left TGFC (the good food company).
If you
are in the mood to try out the “Taste of the orients” from the menu; you won’t
be disappointed with Thai Beef Wok with noodles. Perfectly cooked stir fried
egg noodles mixed with beef in peanut oil are served with baby organic
vegetables in a soy sauce fragranced with kaffir lime.
Or if
you prefer the healthier choice; you can go with the broccoli sun dried
tomatoes chickpea and turkey salad.
Everything
is fresh and tasty; and even though the price is mid-range; the portions are
big enough for a grown man to satisfy his appetite. Hail the Good Food Company.
