Java's Milkshake Just Got Better

As far back as 1922, a man named Pop pimped out the already famous milkshake recipe by taking a traditional malted milk and adding a couple of scoops of ice cream. Since then, technological advancement has led to the perfection of the milkshake recipe. Or so we thought. Java have taken the next step in the evolution of milkshakes, and produced something life changing. The much-loved Java Milkshake has evolved and customers are crazy about them.

The new introduction to the time honoured Java Milkshake recipe is their very own home made all natural ice cream. This addition “ensures the shake has less fat content, the texture is thicker and denser due to the fewer air bubbles in the milkshake and best of all – the milkshake is richer and has more flavor,” says General Manager for Java, Naima Hassan.

The ultimate remedy to a hot, sticky and exhausting day, few things are as rewarding as Java Milkshakes. The cool, thick, natural flavours course smoothly down the throat after a long day, taking this summer delight and making it even better with the special recipe that amplifies all the things we love about milkshakes. “And you can have it with anything, anytime; lunch, supper, people love coming in and having a Java milkshake for breakfast,” Naima continues. “The great thing about the Java milkshake is it leaves you satisfied without filling you up too much.”

The new Java ice cream is based on classic Italian Gelato, but is made a bit thicker in the North American Style. Using only fresh and natural ingredients, Java offers their celebrated milkshake in a range of flavours including banana, strawberry, chocolate, espresso, mocha, vanilla, pineapple and mango.

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Are You Ready For Up Live Part 3

An explosion of rhythm, colour, and creativity, this year’s UP Live III, marks UP’s 3rd-Year Anniversary. Taking place in the antiquated train yards of the Railway Museum, UP Live is a unique blend of art, music, film and great food, providing an aesthetically stimulating setting for the latest in arts and culture in Nairobi.

Rand Pearson, editorial and creative director at UP, describes the annual event as “a convergence and confluence of all the content of UP magazine. We have music, art, literature as well as a street faire.” The musical performance, a big part of the magic that is UP Live, is guarantied to be unique. “There are collaborations between different artists. We’ll get The Old Cambrians Band to back an artist for example – it’s not just band after band, instead it is a production. UP Live is the artistically the best live show in Kenya,” says Rand. Last year The Old Cambrians Band, and the Slum Drummers collaborated with the diverse line-up of headliners including Ayub Ogada, Blinky Bill, Mumala, and Miss Karun resulting in a night in danger of spontaneous combustion. This year’s musical collaboration will bring back a prominent brass section, a choir, and some of the best musicians on the scene today.

Speaking to Zelalem, the executive producer of this years event (and the previous UP Live event), it becomes obvious that we are in for music an aesthetical explosion. “The first UP live at Kenyan National Theatre had a mabati thing going on, UP Live II had the UP fabric collage made of pages from the magazine representing everyone in Nairobi and the urban cultural movement taking place. UP Live III promises the same innovation, ingenuity and creativity,” he says enthusiastically and continues. “We thought about different venues, because initially the idea for UP Live was to keep changing venues, but we all fell in love with Railways Museum so much, we agreed it would be very difficult to beat it as a venue.”

The railway museum is prime location situated at the north-west end of Nairobi station and can be seen from the Uhuru Highway where it crosses the main line. The museum is a perfect symbol of Kenya’s history and past. It was established in 1971 by the then East African Railways and Harbours Corporation to preserve and display relics and records of the railways of East Africa from their inception to the present day. UP Live thus functions as a symbol of the progress that Kenya has undergone since then showcasing the rich diversity and expansive creativity of Kenya’s present. Prepare yourself for a day and night filled with the sounds, lights, and culture of Nairobi’s alternative urban culture.

UP Live III takes place on the 7th of June. It kicks off at 12.00 pm and tickets are KES 1000.

By Ondi Madete

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THE COUNTRYMAN (LIQUOR) THAT KILLED MANY COUNTRY MEN

#ILLICIT BREWS

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his past week; Kenya’s drunken decadence was put on the spotlight for the world to see. How mind- boggling it was to see some 70 adults killed within 24 hours and each day the number rose. They voluntarily administered upon themselves a lethal intoxicant-the Countryman Liquor as it was dubbed; that ended up sending to the graves the many countrymen.

What a disgusting heavy blanket of de ja vu it was.  Scenes of many wallowing and writhing in pain in battered hospital beds, some gone permanently blind and families left in a suffocating disaster. It is simply pathetic and disgusting.

But was this a new incidence secluded on its own? No, and a big no for that matter. Not at all. We have seen it before. It happened six years ago- so it is nothing new. They say we are a peculiar people who are so fast to forget. But I say we do not forget. The graves stand in the witness stand boldly to deny us and argument and for everyone to see. So, too are those who went blind in the previous orgy.

I laughed at the Senior Government people who came out breathing fire and brimstones. They were angry and made sure their press conferences captured that. They stood to ask what their juniors were doing when these adults freely introduced killer substances into their bodies. I laughed because such is the tragedy of a nation in the grip of clueless leaders who address symptoms when they should be getting to the heart of the matter.

We have become a country that fails to ask the right questions. What drives a mature family and country men and women to the extremes of voluntarily rolling in lethal drinks; knowing very well they are lethal?

Watching the TV; one thing you could not fail to notice from the footage was the victims’ tumble down environment. We saw of their subhuman living conditions in the slum- villages.

They exist in the extremes of poverty and social exclusion; on the fringes of society. With nothing to live for; or even die for- these people gave up on life ages ago.

Let me tell you the harsh truth- when a country man has nothing to live for let alone die for; he is a zombie- a waking walking dead.

By Embukane Vincent Libosso-as inspired by Mr. Barrack Muluka.

M.O.G RELEASE TOSHEKA MUSIC VIDEO

#MUSIC VIDEO REVIEW

Finally after the success of the audio- “Tosheka”; Men Of God (M.O.G) finally released the video this past week and it has been trending and on heavy rotation on local stations. The video is simple but well scripted. Shot at Kaloleni estate; the video scenes are well balanced and transitioned week.

The artiste’s choice of attire worked well and another interesting aspect is the use of the live “Rasta” band which made the video catchy.

The director’s use of black and white images also redeems the video’s high quality. Well it is hit for me! Check out the behind the scenes.

By Embukane Vincent Libosso. 

           

CHRIS ADWAR & NONINI RELEASE MUCH ANTICIPATED VIDEO

#MUSIC VIDEO

After their success last year on a tune to mark Kenya’s 50-year Jubilee celebration-Kenya At 50; Kenya’s genge hit-maker Nonini and Afro-pop star Chris Adwar are back with a new tune dubbed “Lonely At The Top (L.A.T.T.).

A Genge meets Afro-pop tune; the video was shot and produced down south in South Africa; as has been the latest trend with many artists going down south to get that professional touch. Chris Adwar’s music video “Best friend” has also been enjoying massive airplay on local stations. The L.A.T.T video sees Nick Mutuma make a cameo appearance towards the end.

Have a listen and share with us your views on the video.

By Embukane Vincent Libosso.

FIDEMPA & PROFF- “HOW WE DO IT”

NEW MUSIC VIDEO

After Fidempa’s nomination in the recently held Kilimanjaro Music Awards; this past week he linked up with Kenya’s dancehall star Proff on a Kenya-Uganda combination to release a dancehall tune dubbed “How we do it.”

It is a change for Proff in terms of investing heavily on videos. The video is well shot with proper lighting and well balanced dressing. The genius behind it-J Blessing!

Shot indoors, the video is of high quality too and the transitions are catchy too. What’s you take?

By Embukane Vincent Libosso.

DIAMOND PULLS A KANYE AND PERFORMS IN A SKIRT AT THE KTMA 2014

#KTMA 2014

Tanzania’s controversial star Diamond is a man not short of controversy. He has been on and off relationships with some of Tanzania’s hottest ladies; he has been accused of applying makeup on several occasion and he was at one point rumored to have had one of his luxury car taken away from him after he failed to pay up.

But at the recently held Kilimanjaro Tanzania music Awards 2014. Rocking a skirt over his skinny jeans; he pulled a great performance for the night and soon got the social media talking. The same stunt has been pulled by many western singers including Kanye.

He went ahead to scoop all the 7 awards he was nominated on including best song for Number one remix with Davido and best male artist among other awards. Fellow entertainer Wema Sepetu took the grand opportunity to declare that she will be getting married to Diamond soon.

Although winning many accolades; “critics say despite winning numerous awards at Kilimanjaro Awards , Diamond had also fallen out of favor with music industry stake holders as he did not acknowledge people who played a role in shaping his career. "He just thanked the fans for voting each time and that was all, he should have atleast given props to his producer and management team" says a source who attended the awards.

This means coming times might not be easy for Diamond whose music may be struck out of the schedules by radio presenters in East Africa who reckon Diamond did not adhere to an artists code of acknwoledging people who had brought him that far. It is often 'gospel" for artists including in the international  to give shout outs to producers and management teams.” This is according to Vibeweekly.com

Here is a photo courtesy of fellow artiste and buddy Ommy Dimpoz’ instagram page,

“LastNight—>#ktma2014 backstage with PkP manager @mubenga & kibondee@diamondplatnumz”

Well now Diamond is focusing on the MTV MAMAS 2014.

BY EMBUKANE VINCENT LIBOSSO.