Thursday, August 22, 2013

THE EAST AFRICA MOTORSHOW RETURNS WITH A BANG!


 

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ast week on Saturday saw all roads lead to the K.I.C.C courtyard; even as the cold period paved way for a pitch perfect time. This made a clear call that the August holidays are here! The previous Friday was abuzz with activities as the same night fans of Bongo music were treated to a stellar performance by the “Kesho” hit maker-Diamond from Tanzania.(read it here-http://bukhungubukhanga.blogspot.com/2013/08/tanzanias-diamond-thrills-his-kenyan.html)

 

Car enthusiasts attended the 6th edition of the East Africa Motor Show (E.A.M.S) making its comeback after a 3-year hiatus; the event kicked off in pomp, swag and color.

Backed and courtesy of entertainment/events company True Blaq; Mash Auto and Eyez Modeling Agency; Mitindo Africa and Pulse Magazine; the show displayed some of the sporty; revved-up and rare rides from the 1955 Opel Rekord; American Muscle Ford Mustang; Chevrolets and Fairmonts.  


 

The beehive of activities continued with various tents hosting their services as the emcees of the two day festival; Big Kev and DJ Stretch continuously hyped the show to the delight of the large incoming crowd.

The bright stage was converted into a runway giving a platform for the hot Eyez Models to showcase the trendiest African Threads and dashing designs from Kenyan Ndula; Luccie; Stitch Stylez; among others.

The Mini Cooper Lovers; Subru Motors and Outriders Biker Group; stole everyone’s attention as they showed off their sporty cars and bikes.

That aside; performances by Ukoo Flani; Jeff Myrac; Hip Hop mistress Sugar; Khaligraph Jones and Kristoff gave the crowd more reason to stay till late in the evening.


 

Deejays Liquid and OTB took charge thereafter for the After Party. The culmination of the festival came the following day with many festivities taking Centre stage including racing and sound competitions with KSH 10,000 up for grabs; among other prizes.

The fun continued till later in the evening as curtains came down to a worthwhile festival.











 

-additional info from The Pulse Magazine.

 

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