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 21st when The Heineken Mingle made a return to Impala
Grounds.
(Read more here-http://nairobizblogazine.blogspot.com/2014/06/theheinekenmingle-nairobi-social-scene.html)
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.
Ted
Malanda, writing for the Standard’s Crazy Monday notes… “let’s get one thing straight: Vera Sidika’s
ample behind is not fake. That girl comes from the land of Mulembe, where
daughters are made strictly to the manufacturer’s specifications.”
When
she appeared on #THE TREND with NTV’S Larry Madowo, men were smitten by her
curvaceous assets. Women, some green with envy called her names.
Call
her names or not, but the international media also wants a piece of Vera, as
The Aljazeera team came knocking for an exclusive interview. Check out some
photos she posted during the interview with Aljazeera and her visit to The BBC….
Your interview on Ghetto Radio. That was amazing. How did you land the
interview?
Our
manager has been in the industry. He sent the jam to @djwhizzykenya from ghetto
radio,wizzy organized gave him a call from ghetto radio and went for the
interview which was great, the response was rogue from the fans and mind
blowing . We were actually asked for a second interview which was off the
limits .Thank you Ghetto radio
who is wakuu music familia?
..These young
talented kids termed as the hip hop ambassador of Africa. 14 and 16
years old respectively. With an aim to inspire educate and connect with our
peers who seem to have lost focus, judging from our age sets and where we're from.
How
many songs do you have so far and why has it taken long to break in to the
industry?
We
have 47 songs 23(Recorded as the industry is competitive let’s not too much
into detail "hehehe.)....well, no#1 this is Kenya, people don't appreciate
talent, and yet they don't execute it professionally 'the ones that are there'
we are on a campaign with our manager called supporting dreams; this involves
the nurturing of creative in an individual. Lastly, this industry ain't real; it’s
more of a cartel, money talks. So were not competitive internationally coz of
the people "music artist they put there to represent us, were a joke to
the international board, why Nigeria n not Kenyan music....“
Any mix tapes or albums beckoning. yes we
do have Yes,
ma teacha wasanaa dropping soon, and more HD projects coming thru
Tell us about Hip-hop Genre in Kenya and how you
planning to do different?
Lol, haven't you heard us already,,, hehehe,
anyway. Working with a team of professionals so guess that should answer your question
bro
Any collaborations you working on or have done so far?
So good we have
done collaborations with chess, Abbas kubaff, Ramzey Siele and some vocalist
who should blow your minds off. We are looking forward to new collaborations
too actually working on them. "Would love to work with The President of
this republic since we have a jam out titled "LETTER 2 THE PRESIDENT"
L2TP
How can your fans link up with you on social media?
...find us on our
fanpage fb: wakuu music familia, twitter handle:@wakuumusic on YouTube; wakuu
music on reverbnation: wakuu music familia
Finally
tell us about your project that you working on and what fans can expect?
We are working on our videos and our fans
should watch this space because we are releasing #lazimawatii video very soon.
Local fans, old and young like Yemi Alade’s new hit “Johnny”.
Her song lyrics have been mastered by all and she is loved in kenya. Her songs
are club hits and bangers in Nairobi. This past week, she jetted into Nairobi for
her first debut visit and her first maiden East Africa tour.
Award-winning Nigerian afro-pop singer, composer and
actress Yemi Ebechi Alade had a rare chance to speak to Larry Madowo; party at
Aqua Blu Bar & Lounge, Westlands and also shoot a music video with Zambia’s
HHP. She also met her loyal fans too.
While on #The Trend with Madowo; Yemi spoke of her
music and life. She is popularly referred to as the Ghen Ghen babe. While some
call her the Yoruba- Ibo girl, thanks to her bi-tribal descent.
Her appearance on the live set and her charming beauty
stroke many. Her music is edgy and her style so unique and she left her Nairobi
fans with a Johnny French special refix.
She began her music professionally at age 6 and in
2005; she was the lead of a girl group called Noty Spices. “Later on, we parted
ways due to our high school commitments as each went our separate ways!” she
reveals.
Dubbing her music style as Afro-politant; a mix of
African tunes and the west; her professional music career took off on a high
after she signed a deal with Effyzzie Music Group in 2012. It was here that her
tune “ghen
ghen love” topped numerous radio and video charts; and she started
working with hit producers DJ Klem, D’tunes, E-Kelly, Sizzle Pro, Fliptyce and
renowned South African producer Garth.
Yemi has since done massive collaborations with Ice
Prince and Sasha-P, both celebrated Nigerian stars. Her East African Media tour
is being organized by Taurus Music Group- who also organizes the annual Naija
Night event in Nairobi. And already speculations are there that Yemi may be
performing at Naija Night this year.
And with a massive following in Africa, Yemi is
determined to prove that the buzz is not just a fluke and her “new
single titled Tangerine features producer Selebobo, who did Johnny.”
Rumor has sit the video will be out soon and celebrated
award winning music director Clarence Peters may direct it once again.
“Meanwhile, I am working on my anticipated debut album
Kings of Queens which is slated for release this year God willing, “she
concludes.
June 19th, after the Eldoret Tour and
Churchill was back to the Carnivore for the #father’s day edition. The
Show Hosted byDaniel "Churchill" Ndambuki aka Mwalimu King'ang'iwas
back full swing Celebrating#Fathersand
Father Figures and who else than The Asegos to grace this segment.
In the World Cup
Themed Set Beautifully set byVintage weddings & EventsThe
Night was full of Laughs and Great Moments.
The Pictures are the highlights from this awesome night of#GoldenLaughs; where Sleepy had
the internet and social media go crazy over his selfie with a beautiful girl
who had an ‘awesome behind’. Sleepy just took the way of asking for a hot lady’s
number to a new level! And H_Art the band rocked!
So Ghafla said they had two great egos to fit in the same
room, until last Friday when they went on air on a live date. Yes, Larry Madowo
and Caroline Mutoko had a great date!
Early June; Rebel Liberation
records released two major riddims that brought together Kenyan artists and African
artists in a dancehall/ reggae mash up. The
hype mix tape “ consists of 19 refreshing songs
featuring artistes like SCATA BADA, ABBY DALLAS, IWAN, TONY ANTHONY,
KHYLA, CAPOON, J.PHINGA, MOLLES, BLAXTAG, MAXX, ISIAH MENTOR, NEID, KONKARAH,
ANANDA, BUDDAMAN, FIIFI SELAH, MICHAEL FABULOUS, LENN HAMMOND and
MILITANT DEGREE…” reveals
Loud Sound Ghana website.
The Rebel Liberation Records and sounds system has been championing
for Kenyan reggae music and riddims and also producing for the larger
international market where riddims are a major business. Run by the big
talented King Rebel; this modes sound system traces its roots to Githurai 45
and it is among the most sought after reggae sound djs and system in Kenya.
They specialize in the Rockerz mix tapes among others and in
July their latest riddim will be the Nairobbery Riddim. Another riddim that is on rotation now is the Tranquility by ZJ Heno; another Kenyan DJ and producer championing for more riddims from Kenya and Africa.
