#TheHeinekenMingle

The Nairobi social scene is so beautiful, full of life and buzz; especially when viewed in a kaleidoscope of color and sound. Nairobi indeed, has a multitude of faces and voices. The variety was clear this past Saturday, June 21^st when The Heineken Mingle made a return to Impala Grounds.

This is the one sole event where beautiful ladies put their heels aside and hop into a game of ‘bladaa’ or soccer. Those with the vigor take on the rodeo bull on “who remains sited when the bull stops ridding;” while grown up men take on the speed mingling.

The event involved striking people, fashion, colors and breathtaking games such as rodeo bull. Revelers were treated to assorted barbecues and a great time with family, friends and new people over drinks.

Social in its nature, The Mingle opens up one to networking and meeting new people through play! And sticking to the trending world cup theme; another group of revelers enthusiastically chilled inside a tent catching the games at the Coca cola world cup viewing.

But what’s an event without music, fun and dancing? Well, Mc Fareed Khimani and his heavy-hitters team: Chris Bitok, DJ Nijo, DJ D-Lite and DJ Cheek-O all hyped the night as revelers partied the night away.

With June drawing to a close; the party revelers have their eyes now on next weekend’s Masaku Sevens.

photos coming soon!

-by Embukane Vincent Libosso.

PARK & RIDE TO MASAKU SEVENS

>>MASAKU SEVENS

With the hustle of daily life, it’s quite important to take a break once in a while and appreciate the beautiful tapestry that reflects the buzz of Nairobi and other places in a kaleidoscope of color and sound. Well, in a week’s time, The Masaku Sevens goes down at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. 27^th to the 29^th June, you are guaranteed to be revitalized and inspired with some great rugby, some great food and drinks, some quality live music and new people too.

So, with many planning on how to get there, there is now no need to worry. Buses are being availed for motorists and pedestrians from Nyayo Stadium at 7am; 8am; 9am and 10am. It will only cost you ksh. 1000 to and from return ticket.

You will end up saving on fuel and your car is assured of security check while parked at Nyayo Stadium for all the three days. The return buses will leave Machakos at 6pm, 7pm and 9pm.

For bookings, call: 0720-229 351- Maurice or 0706-777 969- Frankie.

-by Embukane Vincent Libosso.

OUR FASHIONISTA CATHERINE SHAWA’S ALL-WHITE BIRTHDAY PARTY GOES DOWN IN DAR

>> ALL WHITE PARTY

Gemini has a multitude of faces and voices. The variety was clear this June on our girl Catherine Shawa’s birthday party. An all-white affair party invites only event- it featured many happy faces, some loud voices and a lot of beautiful people having a great time- “the best birthday party ever…” her words not mine!

Held at one of the lounges in Dar-es-salaam; the party involved striking people, colors, fashion and style.

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THE XYZ-SHOW DOES A LINDA OKELLO “TIGHT UP” SKIRT REFIX

#comedy+music

Samantha J’s tight up skirt may be a hit and club banger in Kenya and all over the world, but recently, the song was remixed and refixed to fit into the Linda Okello situation.

Well, Linda Okello is the ‘hot policewoman’ who created buzz on social media recently. Fuelled by a picture of Linda Okello aka shot on hip; a Kiambu police officer whose luscious eye-popping uniform skirt photos on the internet. Her Facebook friend-request hit a maximum after men, some so lustful to contain their libido, trooped to hunt her down.

So the XYZ crew came up with a remix-refix of Jamaica’s Samantha’s tight up skirt song to fit the hot cop on duty scenario. We tried to get the video on YouTube but we couldn’t trace it. Join the debate!

By Embukane Vincent Libosso.

RADIO-GIRL ADELLE ONYANGO GOES INTO MUSIC

#MUSIC

Our extensive spotlight and cover on Kenyan music continues…

“Kenya’s musical history draws extensively from its 42 tribal communities and the sound of modern day Kenya is a culmination of this rich heritage. Although it cannot be painted with any one brush, this culture is today as unique and richly diversified as it ever was”- reckons UP Magazine.

Well, radio personality, poet and rapper, Adelle Onyango has moved into the mainstream music industry with her recently released track- Faded. The radio-girl has been a great pillar of support and strength for many women with her inspiring story of how she overcame a rape ordeal.

And still sticking to radio-girls; Kalekye Mumo is riding high after she released her second music video “I’m okay.” The outdoor shot video, with most scenes shot as the National Museum, shows a story of one leaving behind a frustrated life. The video starts with a dramatized scene where singer Kalekye, who is chef, decides to quit her job, thanks to frustrations caused by her over-demanding boss.

Finally, popularly known for her role in the television drama series; Mali- Maureen Koech also recently released her debut video titled “be afraid.” An afro house beat song, with a love theme, her migration from acting into music does not seem like a bad idea after all!

By Mgenge True Embukane Vincent Libosso.

ALBUMS DROPPING IN 2014

#MUSIC

Let us begin with the high energy of Juliani. Straight from releasing a new tune “Morio and Juliet”, a depiction of shake spear’s play Romeo and Juliet; Juliani’s album is ready. Exponential Potential drops in June after a listening party that he held on April. The exclusive listening party was well attended and has gone ahead to create all the hype and buzz around the album.

Fena dropped her debut album Fenamenon on May 16^th; and it is a must have in your collection. She gave a great performance at the UP Magazine Upstairs- April edition event and after an interview with Grapevine’s Anyiko Owoko; she did let the cat out of the bag “that Brikicho is in the album. Guys would kill me if I didn’t put it in!”  The album has been produced by Jaaz Odongo and the 15-tracked album features other producers including Kagwe Mungai.

Another first album from a gifted singer is Magic in the Air, by Mayonde- an album exploring many different genres and sounds. “It was a dream to put out an album and I’m thrilled to say that dreams do come true,” she says. Her first single will be released in May. She has worked with Mbithi Masya and Jim Chuchu, when she cites as producers of a “very playful, very sweet and so very soulful album.”

Riding high with her recent hit video “254”, is former Necessary Noize member the first lady Nazizi; who is doing touches on nine singles of her upcoming LP called Evo-luossion 14 (evolved from dream 2014). She revealed on Str8-up show, hosted by Ian Mugoya on KTN; that the album is being recorded at another Necessary Noize member’s studio (Wyre the Lovechild Records) and she features various such as Ibra, Kosta and Sappy.

“The flow is there! The Naz everyone has been asking for is here,” she says. The album will contain 4 hip hop tracks. Already 254 video is out- shot by Wallace and features Vigeti of Kalamashaka, Prezzo and members of Ukoo Flani.

This year’s MAMAS nominees Sauti Sol are also set to release their third album. Calling it a special album, they have produced it but enlisted the help of other expert musicians, producers and sound engineers like Musyoka and Aaron Rimbui. This promises to be the biggest year in their career and we wait with bated breath to see how it all unravels.

Another MAMAS nominee for best collaboration in the song Kiboko changu featuring Radio & Weasel from Uganda; Amani too is set to drop her album this year.

-by Embukane Vincent Libosso; with additional reporting courtesy of Up Magazine’s Anyiko Owoko and Budha Blaze.

FANS SIGN PETITION TO HAVE JAY-Z & BEYONCE TURN #RUN TRAILER INTO A MOVIE

 Leaked CCTV footage of Solange Knowles, the sister to Beyoncé, viciously attacking Jay-Z in a lift, quickly became a trending topic on Twitter, with the hash tag #whatjayzsaidtosolange trending for hours. Most of the tweets were hilarious with Solange’s relatively obscure music war, her new hairstyle as well as Jay-Z’s famous lyrics, “I’ve got 99 problems but a b**ch aint one” featuring prominently. Here are some…

·         Can we sacrifice you to Illuminati?

·         Threesome with you, me and B?

·         Don’t hate on Blue Ivy for making one more hit song than you.

But recently, Beyoncé and Jay-Z featured in a trailer dubbed #RUN for their upcoming tour. The trailer trended and got fans talking; with a petition raised and signed by their loyal fans to have the trailer turned to#RUN MOVIE.

And still on trailers, after the disappearance of the Malaysian Airline’s [lane, a creative has released a trailer for a movie on the story and he is now looking for funds to support the shooting and release of the movie. What do you think? Join the debate…

By Embukane Vincent Libosso.