COAST NITE THRILLS

The Coast Nite was held in Nairobi on 1st April 2010 at the KICC, Tsavo ball room.
The event whose tag-line was "RAHA KUBWA" lived to its billing as enthusiasts and loyal music lovers were treated to  a whole night of musical spectacle in the city. As is the tradition the "Mangweni Bar" where the famous Mnazi beer was being served was abuzz with activity as the Mnazi ran out before morning despite being heavily stocked.
The event started at 8 pm with special performances from Juma and the Tutu band who didn't fail their fans as they thrilled with their ear catching melodious tunes. He took a whole hour before the DJ mix was prompted.
Next on stage were the Talented Taarab Melodies who shook the floor for the next hour and left fans asking for more Taarab Tunes.

When Nyota Ndogo took to the podium , nothing was left to chance as she gave her all in her performance that thoroughly thrilled her fans and showed some new dance moves and skills.She even managed to clear the allegations claiming she had changed religions because of one of her songs which she duly performed. After her an hour and half of her performance the fans were left asking for more as she promised to thrill at the next Coast Nite.
Next on stage were Musenangu Brass Band who thoroughly thrilled the fans and kept them on the dancing floor.

When Them Mushrooms took to the stage they put the awaiting revellers through a whole hour of dancing to some songs which had the fans singing along as they danced the night away. When they left the fans kept asking for one more song.

After a short while of DJ mixing some Taarab songs, the Mc of the night Jacob Mulanda of Kizambo events, announced the entry of the King of Bango himself, Mzee Ngala and his band" who despite his age showed his skills on the saxophone, mesmerized the crowds with a full hour of his musical charm.
When Talented Taarab Melodies came back for the second time, all the revelers rushed to the dance floor to show why they are really talented in entertaining their guests.

The ballroom was filled to capacity by fans who despite the heavy down pour, graced the event loyally and were treated to their favorite delicacies and songs on offer all night.The dress code which was anything coastal was adhered to as the revelers came with the latest designs and trends befitting the night.
The next Coast Night is slated for October 29 at the same venue and the organizers are promising more entertainment with more groups performing and more youthful musicians.

THE REAL MAKMENDE

THE TEENS HAVE SPOKEN

The theme for the eighth Insyder’s Chaguo La Teeniez is Bringing Out The Bling In The Stars. Set to take place at the Bomas of Kenya on April 17, the award ceremony promises to be a spectacle.



On Tuesday night, the organisers of the ceremony threw a Nominees Bash at Casablanca where most of the nominees showed up.
Kiss 100’s Shaffie Weru was the MC for the night and he introduced the invited guests to the various guest performers like Sauti Sol, Colonel Moustapha, Avril and Daddy Owen. Comedian Churchill also regaled the audience with his humour.
Kenyan celebrities showed up in droves, and dressed to the nines.



Rapper Collo also took the opportunity to urge his fellow musicians to make their music videos and lyrics to their song available for his new project dubbed Karangoma.
The project aims to launch a new angle to karaoke. Karangoma is a music product that will use only Kenyan musical content for karaoke. It is endorsed and licensed by the Music Copyright Society of Kenya.
“There is money in this for the artistes,” Collo said, “This is a chance for them to share the poetry through their music.”



Finally the 8th Annual Chaguo La Teeniez Awards is all about celebrating talent and that’s exactly what happened. It was a welcomed surprise as the organisers set out to award members of the fouth estate in what they dubbed the CHATarazzi Award.

And the winners were....

1. Hot Blog Award – Grace Kerongo
Hottest site/ FB page with the juiciest content.


2. Picharazzi of the Year –Pius Cheruiyot (Pulse)
This is the photographer who’s notorious for taking caught-out pics.

3. Critic Award – Philip Mwaniki (Buzz)
This is a strongly opinionated columnist who thrills readers with what they’ve got to say.

4. Fair Play Award – Tony Kamunzu Banda (T.K.B)
An individual who embodies the spirit of diligence, the journalistic principle of truth, fairness and justice.

5. Teeniez’ Choice Writer 2009 Award - Smitta
A writer/columnist whose articles/stories captivate the teen audience the most.

6. Celebrity Journalist of the Year – Charles Otieno
An individual who’s in with all the big names in the entertainment industry and well on the way to also becoming a celebrity.

7. Hot Source 2009 Award – Pulse
The publication/pull-out magazine that features the most sizzling news/entertainment stories.

Ali Kiba 2 Rock Lambada

Theme: Ali Kiba & Angeris Tickets: 300/= bob Date: Saturday 27th March Time: 8.00 pm Venue: Club Lambada - Mtwapa

MOMBASA MUSIC DAY @ THE PIRATES BEACH

ZUQKA BEACH PARTY

THE ZUQKA ALL STAR BEACH PARTY FEAT:DJ LENIUM,VJ SPACE,KINGSTING,JOHNY SKANI,BELLA,ALLY B & KENYAS HOTTEST MALE GROUP P-UNIT LIVE THIS EASTER WEEKEND AT THE MSA BEACH HOTEL

SUZANNA OWIYO LAUNCHES CHARITY IN NORWAY

Afro fusion diva Suzanna Owiyo on Tuesday headlined the launch of the Imagine Africa CD project at Kristiansand in Norway.
The project is focused on bringing East Africa music
to the world at a time when West African and Central African music has taken centre stage in that arena.
She participated at the Tuesday evening event funded by Mimeta under Stromme Foundation. Imagine Africa, the CD, has been made in close collaboration with the producer Sigbjørn Nedland, who for over a decade has lived and breathed the message of the treasures of this part of Africa and Kenyan legendary afro fusion producer Tabu Osusa.
The CD comprises of 14 tracks, which amounts to a total of 72 minutes of musical power, strength, and joie de vivre.
In an email Suzanna wrote: “We, East African artistes, have what it takes to be on the World Music circle. I truly believe this is the beginning of good relations and it will create a good platform for promoting our African cultural diversity and development.”

haha JUA KALI

KENYA COAST MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES LIST

While most of the categories i can guess who will win, in red colr are the hottest categories where all the nominees are more than hot in their particular areas, check it out

COUNTDOWN TO COAST MUSIC AWARDS
Nominees list
1.GOSPEL MALE ARTIST A.BANTU
A.Bantu
B.Kimsa
C.Salvage
D.Gospel Family
E.Xzella

2.GOSPEL FEMALE ARTISTE
A.Rozina
B.Marion Shako
C.Anastacia Mukabwa
D.Shiners for christ
E.Magdalene

3.REGGAE/RAGGA ARTISTE
A.Johny Bayata
B.Natty OJ and DannyMan
C.Ras Madedo
D.ZigZaw
E.Lidanjam
F.Nosttye

4.AFRO FUSSION ARTIST
A.Ally B
B.Daddy Selle
C.Sudi Boy
D.SAV Clan
E.Chikuzee

5.UTAMADUNI
A.Sepetuka Banf
B.Lawakera
C.Nyerere Konde
D.Kiringongo
E.G Fulla

6.RAP/HIP HOP ARTISTE
A.Panelle
B.Johny Skani
C.Cannibal
D.Bantu
E.Escobar

7.TAARAB ARTIST
A.Dr.Malik-Msa Stars
B.Modern Taarab sounds
C.Bahari Sounds
D.Silver Sounds
E.Lulu Sounds

8.DJ OF THE YEAR
A.Dj Skillz
B.Dj Nelly
C.Dj Fridah
D.Dj Hermz
E.Trybe DJs

9.DANCE GROUP OF THE YEAR
A.Kenyana
B.Nana
C.G-Clef
D.Dabz
E.Tsunami
F.UGK

10.HUMANITARIAN AWARD
A.Reggae Fratenety-H.D
B.Msa Artistes-Okoa Maisha
C.Ally B-C.D.F
D.Watapishi F. Nzushi-Baa la njaa
E.Tuff Dizo-Pombe

11.COLLABO OF THE YEAR
A.Lai ft. Mummy D-Hallo
B.Bantu ft. Juliani-Sonko
C.Sudi Boy ft. Simle Boy-Amini Nakupenda
D.Rojo ft. Tony B-Mr. Dubai
E.Fat S ft. Chikuzee-Kufa kuzikana
F.Jacugaz ft. Sophlyn-Nimevisha

12.ALBUM OF THE YEAR
A.Escobar-Gandamiza
B.Gospel Family-Dont let me cry
C.SAV Clan-Wakali wapite
D.Ally B-Maria
E.Nyota Ndogo-Mapenzi

13.VIDEO OF THE YEAR
A.Johny Skani-Bembea
B.Ally B & Nyota-Niwangu
C.Sudi Boy-Amini nakupenda
D.Rojo-Mr.Dubai
E.Bantu ft. Tim Tim-Ka umeokoka

14.GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR
A.Bantu ft. Juliani-Sonko
B.Kimsa ft. Mwaka-Ni bwana
C.Gospel Family-Dont let me cry
D.Anastacia Mukabwa-Kiatu kivue
E.Rozina-Sela sela

15.SONG OF THE YEAR
A.Kingsting-Sherehe
B.Tuff Shutters-Mshike huyo
C.Lai ft. Mammy D-Hallo
D.Jacugaz-Baba Msaliti
E.Johny Skani-Bembea
F.Escobar-Kaka Saidi

16.CHIPUKIZI ARTISTE
A.Pero
B.Tuff Dizzo
C.Ohzy
D.Project
E.Mcoast Halisi
F.Lady Eyez

17.MUSIC BAND OF THE YEAR
A.Pioneer Band
B.Mombasa Roots
C.Safari Sounds
D.Christ Muzika
E.Generations Band

18.MALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
A.Ally B
B.Bantu
C.Escobar
D.Sudi Boy
E.Rojo

19.FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
A.Zawadi
B.Tiera Gee
C.Chamz
D.Mama Sizo
E.Bella

20.GROUP OF THE YEAR
A.Tuff Shutaz
B.Outta Limits
C.Kagomaz
D.SAV Clan
E.Jacugaz

21.PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
A.Nje-Ufuoni Records
B.Rabizzle-Sounds Recods
C.Emme D-Jungle Masters
D.Totti-KAY G Records
E.Tim Tim-Jeddan Records

22.RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR
A.Ufuoni
B.Jungle Masters
C.Thunder Sounds
D.Mwamba REcs
E.Crack sound recs
F.KAY GEE Studio

23.MALE RADIO PRESENTER
A.Jamal-Sheki fm
B.Willy-Sheki. fm
C.Donde Samora-Pwani fm
D.Ronclif Odit-Q fm
E.Juma Mdoe-Radio Kaya

24.FEMALE RADIO PRESENTER
A.Esther a.k.a Sinyorita-Radio Kaya
B.Maureen Masawe-Q fm
C.Nzula Makosi-Baraka fm
D.Maryam-Dodon-Bahari fm
E.Aisha Sagaf-Pwani

25.RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
A.Radio Kaya
B.Pwani fm
C.Baraka fm
D.Q FM
E.Bahari fm

26.RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR
A.Sato night live-Baraka fm
B.Kaya Flavaz-Radio Kaya
C.Tafrij-Pwani fm
D.Tabaradi-Q FM
E.Mwamba-Bahari fm
F.Mambo mseto-Radio Citizen

27.RADIO DJ OF THE YEAR
A.Dj Tupac-Sheki fm
B.Dj Teddy-Radio Kaya
C.Dj Lenium-Baraka fm
D.Dj Peter Adams-Pwani fm
E.Dj Stevo junior-Radio Kaya

28.MALE TV NEWS ANCHOR
A.Swaleh Mdoe-Citizen Tv
B.Nimrod Tabu-NTV
C.Ahmed Dharwesh-KTN
D.Bonnie Musambi-KBC
E.Ali Manzu-KTN

29. FEMALE TV NEWS ANCHOR
A.Kanze Dena-Citizen Tv
B.Tatu Karema
C.Lulu Hasan-KTN
D.Jamila Mohamed-NTV

30.LIFE TIME ACHIEVMENT AWARD
A.Poxi Pressure(R.I.P)
B.Mzee Ngala
C.Mbwana Records
D.Maulid Juma
E.Dj Frere

31.NIGHT SPOT OF THE YEAR
A.Bella Vista
B.Bobs Bar
C.Club Lambada
D.Club Rio
E.Ivory Pub and Restaurant

32.SUPRISE AWARD
A.Ringtone of the year
B.Investigative reporter of the year


TO VOTE SIMPLY SEND THE ARTISTES CODE TO 8582

INSYDER’S LATEST VALENTINE COVER GIRL

Check out some of the pix from the photoshoot with The Insyder Magazine's February cover girl. Tero made KTN’s Straight Up, a daily TV magazine show look all new and fab.
Here you go enjoy them….

KENYAN VIDEO GAME WINS INTERNATIONAL PRIZE

Pamoja Mtaani, the action-based videogame pilot launched in 2008 aimed at fight against AIDS towards a HIV free generation won an international award.
The behaviour change video game, created by Warner Bros, won the Global Business Coalition’s Business Excellence Award at the awards dinner in Washington, D.C late last year.
Pamoja Mtaani tells the story of five East Africans, Judy the med student, Sean the techie, Lefty the footballer, Lady D. the musician, and Georgy the tout, as an everyday ride turns catastrophic when their bus is highjacked. Each individual experiences a loss, and the five strangers must come together on a quest for justice.
It became a hit after big names in the Kenyan music industry were involved in its production. They include Jua Cali, Wyre and Atemi who lend their voices to the video game, Ennovator who produces the soundtrack and renown playwright Cajetan Boy who helped with the story line.

zay b

Mjengo wake Usafiri wake Zay B aka Mwanadada gaidi ameibuka na kusema kuwa kimya chake kingi hakimaanishi kwamba amefulia kimuziki ila ni kutokana michongo inayomuingizia hela zaidi ya muziki wa bongo ambao bado haulipi. Mdada kwa sasa anamiliki Toyota Premio na yuko kwenye harakati za kumalizia mjengo wake pande za Buyuni, Pugu. Kama hiyo haitoshi, Zay B anasema kwa sasa yuko kwenye mkataba wa kufanya kazi za muziki na kampuni ya Butile Africa Group ya Afrika Kusini. Kuna lingine?

NYAMBANE TO PAY FEES FOR TOP STUDENT

The top KCPE boy in Nyanza who was reportedly going to miss out on joining secondary school due to lack of fees will not. Brian Osoro, an orphan and a former pupil of St Peters Kisii Academy who scored 429 marks should be thanking his lucky stars because comedian Nyambane has offered to pay his fee for the whole of his first year in school.
This comes after his Brian’s Aunt Mary Nyanchama expressed concern on The Star that he may not join secondary school because she is not able to pay his fees.

“I have committed to pay for the first one year once admissions have been done. I committed and pledged on radio. This is in line with what I have always done, supporting community and giving back. Besides Osoro, I have ten other children I support across the country,” he said.

However the comedian who is on his way out of QFM as the programmes controller is serving his last week on the station.

TIM NJIRU TO RETURN IN NEW SEASON OF ARTSWORLD

Tim Njiru popularized art shows on local TV stations and soon he will be hitting the screens a fresh this year for the second installment of Al Jazeera’s Artsworld Show, as the Kenyan presenter.
Artsworld is a cultural show that seeks to examine how the arts are used to bring about social change, highlight stories that change perceptions about the world we live in and allow for a greater understanding of other cultures and traditions.
Tim’s stories last season included the matatu culture which is unique to the roads of Kenya. He also had a chat with gospel singer from the Group Maximum Melodies on the importance of having their videos played in the matatus.
This time round Tim is tight lipped on what features he has shot for the new season but says you should watch it for yourself.
The show runs each week on Al Jazeera.

LILLIAN MULI TO BE A MUM

KTN news anchor Lillian Muli is heavy with child. The silver screen beauty revealed that she is due in July.
For those who are curious - like we shamelessly were – to find out if she has chosen a name or found out the sex of the child, the answer is no to both.
Lillian wed Moses Kanene last September at a colourful garden ceremony at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club.

Tanzania High school Bus

TANZANIA N DATS HOW THE TRANSPORT LOOKS LIKE

UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES & HIGHSCHOOLS

N DATS ENGLAND, NEXT WEEK WE WILL BE PUBLISHING PICS OF MRS MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, U DON WANNA MISS D SURPRISE IN THE ARTICLE