LUPITA NYONG’O AT BAFTA AWARDS

#BAFTA-AWARDS

Our week long #lupitanyong’o series continues….

12 Years a Slave actress; Lupita Nyong’o may have lost out to Jennifer Lawrence but she still turned heads with her glamorous outfit. Accompanied by her mother; Dorothy Nyong’o on the red carpet at the Bafta Awards in London on Sunday; the two rocking beauties stole the show and they were amazing at it.

12 Years a Slave went ahead to win the coveted best film honor; with British star Chiwetel Ejiofor collecting the best actor Bafta for his role as Solomon Northup.

British director; Steve McQueen collected the Best film trophy for 12 Years a Slave; and thanked his “one and only mother for having the faith –never give up.”

The Baftas can be an indicator of which film go on to win Academy Awards; which take place on the 2 march.

Last year Argo won best film; Daniel Day-Lewis won best actor; and Christoph Waltz and Anne Hathaway took the best supporting acting prizes. They all went on to win Oscars.

By Embukane Vincent Libosso.

ZEN FASHION HIGH TEA 2014

#FASHION/EVENTS

This year’s edition of the popular Zen Fashion High Tea at the Zen Garden; Nairobi delivered an elegant event; with tasteful fashion event taking the Centre stage.

Fashion enthusiasts and lovers of trendy threads had the rare chance to wine an dine; and enjoy the best showcase on the catwalk.

Themed love for a cause; the fashion gala featured sublime mini boutiques; fabulous catwalk from top models and music from award winning international deejays Nickie Cartel and Reggae Ambassador G-Money.

With the world now taking a focus on the London Fashion Week and the Mercedes Fashion Week in New York; the Zen High Tea was an amazing event.

Each house had pieces worth gasping over; moreover; this famished fashion lover and writer thoroughly enjoyed the utterly delectable pastries.

Photo credit:www.kenyabuzz.com/gallery

By Embukane Vincent Libosso.

DON’T MESS WITH KANSIIME DEBUTS ON CITIZEN-TV KENYA

#FILM REVIEW

Ugandans are here! The Nigerians landed earlier with their film imports and Kenyans went gaga. The Nigerian productions today have completely swept the Kenyan TV and entertainment industry.

And this week saw the Ugandans land here too! Anne Kansiime; with Don’t Mess with Kansiime has managed to export Uganda comedy around the world; and garnered thousands of views.

First thing first though: do not be fooled by Kansiime Anne. Her impish smile betrays an astute businesswoman and theatrical powerhouse. This writer; producer, stand-up comic and performer will leave you in stitches banange; holding your sides, wiping your eyes and asking for more!

With over 100,000 video views and still counting; Kansiime Anne is definitely far from uncomfortable in her power to tap funny bones and break glass ceilings

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Her daily dose of laughter is maybe what we need now in Kenya with what is going on!

By Embukane Vincent Libosso.

FINALLY AFRICA CAN “BOAST” OF “EXPORTING” SOMETHING TO CHINA

#ONLY IN AFRICA

Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte once remarked that china was a dormant giant and that when it awakes; the whole world will tremble. Well it turns out that those words were indeed not mere words uttered; but prophetic. With the dawn of this prophecy; china has indeed awoken and the effect reverberates across the world.

And now; after decades of tragically lopsided trade imbalance with Africa; china has finally and cruelly got one major “export” from the black continent-wait for it…yes; malaria!

After china flooding the African markets with cheap wares and grabbing big tenders in Kenya  and Africa at large; china’s influence on the region is fast-rising.

Some have argued about the trade imbalance in the involvement with the Chinese; saying they take away much more that they give. However; it now emerges that actually china is actually “importing “some stuff from Kenya.

The east African state is among 30 African countries “exporting” malaria to china and is now being blamed for threatening the Asian giant’s efforts to eliminate the disease.

The Asiatic state’s ministry of Health says Chinese laborers raveling back from African countries; including Kenya; are responsible for malaria surge in regions that had most eliminated the disease.

By Embukane Vincent Libosso. Additional info from The Standard Newspaper.

REMEMBERING GOLDIE: 1 YEAR ON…

#ANNIVERSARY

At a time like this last year; the industry was treated to unexpected shock after former BBA Nigerian contestant and former Prezzo’s girlfriend Susan Goldie Harvey passed on after a sudden illness.

Since her demise; Goldie’s art works have continued to illuminate her legacy with songs from her album African Invasion enjoying heavy rotations on TV and radio stations across the continent.

What is your tribute message to the late Nigerian singer? This is your talking point this week on Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/NairobizBlogazine