TUSKER MILLI NA MARAFIKI (TMNM) NIGHT

The much anticipated TMNM game show, one of its kind ever to be witnessed in the country kicks off tomorrow at EABL headquarters in Ruaraka.

Lucky consumers with special Tusker Milli crown will be given a raffle ticket to compete in a show that will be recorded.

Thereafter, 10 groups of four friends will compete in adrenalin packed game that will see one group win a cool Sh1.5 million.

According to Debra Mallowah, EABL, Markerting Director, this is the first time such a game show is being showcased in the country.

“From the stage set up to entertainment and the festivals and KCB investment information booths, Tusker Mili na Marafiki is set to change the face of game shows in Kenya. It is going to be adrenalin-filled, fun and purely dependant on how lucky one and their friends can get,” she says.

The game show will be pre-recorded and aired in one of the leading TV stations on a weekly basis.

Code red DJs who are best known in the world of spinning will be at hand to keep the party going.

All About Me

1. What time did you get up this morning? 7am – what can I say I sleep late working, thinking about my future and what it holds...okay okay watching TV

2. Diamonds or pearls? Pearls – never see em though

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Hancock – Truthfully, I thought it was something to do with a big cock – no relation to the hen.

4. What is your favorite TV show? Tru Calling - something to do with rewinding a day

5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Whatever I can get – I'm not a breakfast person, Ref: Q 1. I wake up late. Not much time for it ha!

6. What is your middle name? Cynic

7. What food do you most dislike, Ugali and Sukuma wiki – especially if it’s a daily occurrence on the dinning table.

8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Usher – My Way – Ol’ Skul baibe! – which reminds me I dreamt that he kissed me...or did I kissed him...doesn’t matter

9. What time is it right now?? 4:24pm

10. What is your favourite sandwich? Salami and Olives to munch on the side

11. What characteristic do you dislike? People with brains but don’t use them – not blonds, those I like - but people who can’t think logically, blonds are just challenged

12. Favorite item of clothing? Comfy and well fitting Jeans

13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you Go? It would have to be somewhere where there is no polution, like in the Mara but there has to be elec and good amenities - a must.

14. Where would you retire to? Somewhere near the city, being old and living in the bundu’s doesn’t hold much appeal.

15. What was your most recent memorable birthday? Mmmm, let me see.... Mmmm can I get back to you on that?

16. Furthest place you are sending this? North pole. That far enuff?

17. Person you expect to send it back first? I’m not really sure

18. When is your birthday? 28th December

19. Morning person or a night Definitely Night

21. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with friends. Let me see...mmm...well, there is that one time... No, that was way back...can I take a rain check?

22. What did you want to be when you were little? A castle, where I can have my own TV and remote

24. What is your favorite flower? Abbysianias – I just made that up, tsk, tsk

25. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Chrismas Day – day off work

26. What are you listening to right now? Ali Kiba’s Mac Muga

27. What was the last thing you ate? Mashed potatoes mixed with maize and pea stew – someone wifey cooked it for him but he... Long story

28. Do you wish on stars? Like I said, i’m a f***ing cynic, so that is a NO.

29. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Pink – I hear it’s the new gangsta

30. How is the weather right now? raining

31. Last person you spoke to on the phone? David

32. Favorite soft drink? Bitter Lemon

33. Favourite restaurant? I ...think that would be where I eat out a lot...and that is....again, can I take a rain check? Thanks people

34. Hair colour? black

35. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbie doll – I knew my blond moments must have come from somewhere

36. Summer or winter? summer

37. Chocolate or Vanilla? vanilla

38. Coffee or tea? tea

39. Do you want your friends to email you back? yes

40. When was the last time you cried? Does crying coz of a sad movie count? No? Okay that was a few months back..can’t remember why

41. What is under your bed? Shoes and stuff

42. What did you do last night? sleep

43. What are you afraid of? Snakes

44. Salty or sweet? Sweet

45. How many keys on your key ring? Which one? Ohh, a couple but I don’t think they are curently off no use

46. How many years at your current job? One and three quarters

47. Favourite day of the week? Friday night

48. Do you make friends easily? Depends on the person

49 How many people will you send this to? hmmmm

50. Do you like finding out all this stuff about your friends? Most def.

GRIPPING CRIMINAL POLICE DRAMA 'CITY HOMICIDE' ON G PRIME

Watch hit police drama on G Prime for the first time on Tuesday, 21 October.

City Homicide is a punchy, no-frills new criminal drama series about the homicide squad in an Australian police department, and promises to offer everything you want from a police drama.

The hard-hitting one hour show is a great, modern police drama that has it all: astonishing crimes, mysterious goings-on and a few handsome police officers to boot.

The gripping and fast-paced show follows a group of police detectives as they solve mysterious, gruesome or downright unexplained murders. The all-star cast of fantastic young Australian actors includes Water Rats stars Aaron Pederson and Nadine Garner as well as Neighbours heartthrob Daniel MacPherson.

The squad must put aside their personal lives to work together to get justice for the deceased - and yet they must be careful not to let the day job get them down.

Don't miss season one of this edge of your seat show that has already taken Australia by storm.

FIRST EVER UGANDAN MOVIE TO PREMIERE ON GTV

Get ready for two thrilling movies from Uganda and Nigeria premiering on G-Africa this month!

Kiwani, is perhaps the greatest movie ever to come out of Uganda. It is a gripping film about two conmen operating in Kampala. Such a strong film should be celebrated by Ugandans and Africans alike and will be broadcast on Uganda’s Independence Day, Thursday, October 9 at 14:00 GMT on G Africa.

The star-studded movie, directed by Henry Ssali, follows the lives of ‘bafele’ – or conmen – Kaggwa, played by Hannington Bugingo, and his junior accomplice Mwesigye, played by Allan Tumusiime, who lie and cheat their way into people’s lives with sophisticated scams and shady deals in order to con them out of money.
Tangled up in the story is a group of women who meet Mwesigye and like the idea of winning a rich, young husband. They are keen to date the thief when he tells them he is a successful business man, but he is not interested in a relationship. Instead he prays on one of their older aunts and eventually steals from her. Gripping stuff!
However, before long the police catch up with him for the theft and he is thrown in jail. The only way he can be freed is if his friend and partner-in-crime, Kaggwa, posts bail but when Kaggwa tries to pay the charge he realizes the police officer heading up the case is one of his past victims.

On October 15th and 16th, GTV will be premiering both installments of director Ebere Onwu’s Saviour, another gripping movie to be shown on G-Africa.
The dark film follows the life of Eric who returns home to Nigeria after a long period of studying abroad. As he prepares to settle down and marry his childhood sweetheart, tragedy strikes and jolts the tranquility of Eric’s family. As events spiral out of control a saviour is needed to stem the tidal wave of destruction.

Starring Rita Dominic, Chioma Chukwuka and Chidi Mokeme, this brilliant film will keep you on the edge of your seat - it‘s not to be missed!


- Kiwani will air on GAfrica on Thursday 9th October at 14:00 and 19:20 (GMT)
- Parts 1 and 2 of Saviour will air on GAfrica on Wednesday/Thursday 15th/16th October

Remember the story…

The one where Raga Locks - Luciano's nephew - slapped around – okay not really but almost slapped …or did slap) a female radio Presenter, Sister Locks when he was in Kenya a few weeks ago? Well, an eye witness who was at the VIP Tent backstage confirms it. This is what she had to say.

“Hi, Im an avid reader of your ‘Word Is’ segment and yep just read the segment on Luciano's nephew beating up Sista Lucy, well i beg to differ with the article..you were a little mis informed about what went down.for your information this so called Sista Lucy is a well known Groupie..i mean this woman is a nutt case, she always manages to get wind of all the reggea artists coming ,their hotels and all hell will break loose.I dont exactly go for the Reggea concerts but i have a few of my boys you have told me enough stuff about her.Apparently this chick all over sudden will demand that no mama comes close to em,act like their galfriend and this particular night twas no different.My channel O pals were tryna take pictures with Ragga locks and she came right infront of the guy who wa tyrna take it n was like no you aint taking it with my man...since when!the dude(Ragga locks just came in on Thursday?)and hes already Sista lucy's man?Ragga tried being polite,told her to move but being the physho she is clearly the dude had to do what he had to do pushed her away!i aint the beat up the chick kinda woman but this woman deserved it!shes an embarrasment to the Kenyan women!
Luciano wasnt amused either he was mad at the woman,e said she was being a bother so you can inmagine the number of Reggea artists who have left singing the same tune....thumbs down for sista lucy.,or is it groupie nutty lucy...lol”

Cynthia's modeling gig

Idol's cutie, Cynthia Kuto has gotten a gig, a modeling gig. According to Francis Gaitho, "The Legea kits (Modelled by the ex-Idol) are imported from Italy," and was unveiled in the match against SONY FC at Nyayo Stadium a while back.

"We decided to use a model for this initial launch to encourage ordinary Kenyans and fans to buy. We have previously used footballers and players, and this was a slight shift. It is hoped that it will have a positive effect on stadia attendance.

The design was specially made at the request of the club, in-line with the Sponsor’s core-business.

The kits will be sold online at the club website www.thikaunited.com

When before and after effect doesn't make sense

From Bamboo's My Space

You know the way everyone has a valued photo with a celeb, well, rapper Bamboo has those in his My Space page. Cute
Check this out, him with Cassidy, DJ Clue, Drag of Ruff Ryder and Manno an underground artiste...Sweeeeet!

ATEMI AT THE CARNIVORE

ALL GIRLS TOGETHER MOVIE

Wapi Show?

Shuhudia concert

On the sunday 19th from 2pm at MPC
Intimacy worship family in conjunction with Sing africa (daystar university). the two groups launched their albums a couple of weeks ago in mombasa and nairobi. this concert dubbed 'Shuhudia (testify) ' is also meant to be a relaunch.
i have attached the poster and it has all the details.
please assist where you can.
bless your heart.
WASWA

--
Michel J Otieno
Baraka FM
Production

WAPI Show?

Sheila comes home

Ef all the countries that voted her out, May they be doomed to a life of bad sex
I'm just saying...
seriously, i mean it...

Nonini speaks..or so I think!

niaje wasee

Hope all is well, we have some major announcements this time around so lets get right into it.....

1. Nonini Live in Australia - Genge Downunder Tour 2008

First off Nonini will be performing in Australia, all you genge fans downunder be prepared for a show stopper !!! Check the dates below and dont be late.....and remember keep it genge all day coz the cameras will be rolling....

October 16th
Location : Perth @ The Deen 84 Aberdeen St Northbridge

October 18th
Location : Sydney @ Coola Bar Level 1 247 Pitt St

October 24th
Location : Melbourne @ The Amber Lounge 388 Lonsdale Street

2. NEW VIDEOS : Kumbuka and Love to Party

Check out the latest from Nonini, with the world Genge Premier of his latest videos by logging on to http://www.noninimusic.com

Nonini Feat Lady Bee - Kumbuka
Nonini Feat Ngoni - Love to Party

3. Dog tags

Official and limited Nonini Dog tags are now available to all Tru genge fans out there order your official Nonini/Genge Dog tag by logging on to http://www.noninimusic.com or check them out at http://www.noninimusic.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=80 ---- ** Limited Quantities Available **

4. Website Updates

We have loaded more videos on Genge Tv , log on to http://www.noninimusic.com/index.php?main_page=genge_tv to check out the latest videos from Nonini from his South Africa tour to exclusive access granted video of Making the Kumbuka Video, check out Lady Bee at the Westgate mall, Nonini balling out in South Africa on the roller coaster ( This on is hilarious.......you will be balling ) so log on to Genge Tv at http://www.noninimusic.com for more video updates.

5. COMING SOON!!!!

The long awaited Genge Tv is coming soon, you will be able to view and save all your favorite videos so keep it locked to www.noninimusic.com for more updates.........

Phew !!!!

Am Done....is a wrap....

Your Boi
Kabash

TREVOR NELSON TO HOST THE MAMA'S

Urban music legend and king of the airwaves Trevor Nelson has been confirmed as the host of the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA). The MOBO-winning DJ and TV presenter will preside over the glittering music awards ceremony taking place at The Velodrome, Abuja, Nigeria on 22 November 2008.
Known as ‘godfather of urbantainment’ Nelson has become a household name after more than a decade of championing urban, club and experimental music on radio and TV, including MTV’s seminal urban music chat show, The Lick and BBC3’s The Lowdown. A goldmine of information on everything to do with hip hop, R&B, dancehall, soul and other urban genres, Nelson’s Saturday night Radio 1 show is a regular fixture with the biggest urban stars on the planet, with Trevor regularly welcoming artists such as Rihanna, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Lemar, Kelly Rowland and Will I Am into his studio. Trevor currently hosts two further radio shows for the BBC - the weekly breakfast show for 1Xtra and a Wednesday night soul music show for Radio2.
‘This is just a dream gig for me,’ commented Nelson. “The MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain puts the spotlight on the kind of music I’ve championed all my life. The energy, passion and talent of the African music scene is off the scale and I can’t wait to get to Nigeria on 22 November to see Africa’s finest artists showing the world what they can do.”
A precocious Nelson began DJ-ing at an early age but his big-time career really kicked off when the young entrepreneur started up the Madhatter sound system, putting on warehouse parties in London. DJ-ing the graveyard shift on then pirate station Kiss FM in London led to a daytime slot and a directorship once the radio station went legit. Continuing his heavy DJ schedule, Nelson made a name for himself at the infamous Soul II Soul Sunday night jam at the Africa Centre.
After 10 years with Kiss FM, 1996 saw Trevor make the move over to Radio 1 to present Rhythm Nation. Within a year he began a second show on Saturday afternoons and currently hosts the live Saturday evening slot from 19:00 BST every weekend.
Nelson continues to DJ across the UK and around the world and this summer enjoyed his sixth season at Ibiza’s Pacha nightclub. He is a veteran presenter with many high profile events under his belt including the MOBOs and the Prince's Trust Urban Music Festival, and has hosted the ‘red carpet show’ at the MTV Europe Music Awards for the past three years. Nelson has also released a number of successful compilation albums including Pure Grooves and INCredible Sound Of Trevor Nelson.
Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa, ‘Trevor’s love and infectious enthusiasm for urban music in all its rich variety makes him the perfect choice to host the MTV Africa Music Awards.’

The MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain takes place at The Velodrome, Abuja, on Saturday, 22 November 2008 and broadcasts on MTV base (DStv Channel 322, GTV), partner networks and terrestrial channels STV (Nigeria), AIT (Nigeria), NTV (Kenya), WBS (Uganda), TV3 (Ghana), TBC (Tanzania) and RTGA (Democratic Republic of the Congo) from 29 November 2008.
To vote for your favourite artist or video, please go to mama.mtvbase.com. Music fans with WAP/GPRS enabled phones may also vote at m.mama.mtvbase.com (standard internet charges apply). Voting closes on Tuesday 18 November 2008.

Toxic has a dance competition

And she says
"Hey peoples.hope all of you are fine and under Gods care.well its been a while,any way this is just to let you know that i am co-coordinating a dance competition wich will be held at the rockcity gardens for three consecutive sundays.both individuals and groups are allowed to register but for know i am in search of contestants and i am kindly requesting for your help so if possiblei would encourage you to inform any dancers to contact me via e mail or phone.i will really appreciate it.you can call me for mre details but for now that is all i can fill you in on.may God bless you and have a pleasant week all of you.
yours kindly,
TOXIC

--
Juliet Kwamboka
C.E.O Intoxicating Dancers
p.o box 7116-00200
Nairobi

AND THE NOMINEES ARE...

MTV UNVEILS CONTENDERS FOR FIRST EVER
MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS WITH ZAIN

Lagos, 7 October 2008: MTV Networks Africa today announced the contenders for the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA). The nominations for the inaugural pan-African music awards ceremony were revealed at a VIP soirée at Planet One, Lagos, Nigeria by Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa and Norman Moyo, Chief Marketing Officer, Zain Nigeria, in the presence of nominees D’Banj, Wahu, DJ Cleo and Naeto C.

Selected by an independent voting ‘academy’ of 150 music professionals and opinion formers from 30 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the nominations for the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain showcase the wealth of musical talent that Africa has to offer, and provide the ultimate vehicle for young Africans to salute the African and international artists that rock their worlds.

Heading the nominee list with 5 ‘nods’ from the MAMA nominations academy are Nigerian R&B duo P-Square (Best Group, Best Live Performer, Best R&B, Best Video and Artist of the Year), closely followed by triple nominees D’Banj (Nigeria) and HHP (South Africa), who go head-to-head in the Best Male and Artist of the Year categories. Wahu (Kenya) and Asa (Nigeria) share the honours as the most nominated female artists with two nominations each for Wahu (Best New Act, Best Female) and Asa (Best Female, Artist of the Year).
Topping the country roll of honour with 18 individual nominations is South Africa, closely followed by Nigeria (16 nominations). Kenyan artists scored three nominations: Jua Cali for Best Male and Wahu for Best New Act & Best Female. Ghanaian artists were recognised in two categories: Best Live Performance (Samini) and Best New Act (Kwaw Kese), while Mozambique, Gabon, Tanzania and Uganda all scored one nominee with recognition for Professor Jay (Tanzania), East Africa Bashment Crew (Uganda), Movaizhaleine (Gabon) and Dama do Bling (Mozambique).
US, and European artists are represented in three categories with nods to Akon, Rihanna and Alicia Keys for Best R&B, while rappers The Game and Lil Wayne both feature in Best Hip Hop. Prominent in the Best Alternative category are British rockers Coldplay, competing against, Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal) and a trio of South African contenders: Goldfish, The Parlotones and Seether.
The nominees for the 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain are:
BEST FEMALE
Wahu (Kenya)
Asa (Nigeria)
Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
Sasha (Nigeria)
Zonke (South Africa)

BEST MALE
Jua Cali (Kenya)
2Face (Nigeria)
D’Banj (Nigeria)
DJ Cleo (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)

BEST LIVE PERFORMER
Samini (Ghana)
D’Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Cassette (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)

BEST GROUP
P-Square (Nigeria)
Freshly Ground (South Africa)
Jozi (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
East African Bashment Crew (Uganda)

BEST ALTERNATIVE
Buraka Som Sistema (Portugal)
Goldfish (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)
The Parlotones (South Africa)
Coldplay (UK)

BEST HIP-HOP
9ice (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Professor Jay (Tanzania)
Lil Wayne (USA)
The Game (USA)

BEST R&B
P-Square (Nigeria)
Akon (Senegal / USA)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Alicia Keys (USA)
Rihanna (USA)

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Asa (Nigeria)
D’Banj (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
Seether (South Africa)

BEST NEW ACT
Kwaw Kese (Ghana)
Wahu (Kenya)
9ice (Nigeria)
Naeto C (Nigeria)
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)

BEST VIDEO
Movaizhaleine (Gabon) – Nous
Ikechukwu (Nigeria) – Wind Am Well
P-Square (Nigeria) – Roll It
Freshlyground (South Africa) – Pot Belly
Pro Kid (South Africa) – Uthini Ngo Pro

Kisima Voting begins…eerr began

Voting for the 2008 Kisima Music Awards nominees is in progress for the upcoming 8th Annual Kisima Music Awards set to be held at The Windsor Golf and Country Club on the 29th November 2008.

The Nominees were unveiled during the theme launch on 7th October at the Stanley Hotel which marked for the first time the Kisima Music Awards launch the Nominees and unveiled the theme which will feature in most campaigns for the forthcoming Kisima Music Awards gala night that promises to be sizzling.

The Voting process determines the Kisima Music Awards Winner in each Category except for the Producer of the Year, Album of the year, Lifetime Achievement and Trustee awards. A percentage of the final voting process goes to the Voting Academy and the general public which determines the Kisima Music Awards recipients (winners) after an audit by a professional firm.

Voting for the nominees has begun and nominees will have a 7 week period for voting which is meant to run through to November 25th 2008. Kisima Voting academy is slated to have its session in Nairobi on November 15th 2008.

The General public within East Africa votes through the Mobile phone by SMS to a short code number and Internet for the regions without access to the short code.
SMS Platform
Short Code for public vote to cover the East Africa region

4142 - KENYA
7197 - UGANDA
15550 - TANZANIA

To vote for your preferred Nominee, text the word Kisima –followed by the Nominee Category Code i.e 36a
Send a text ‘kisima 36a’ to the short code within your region.

Any other voter outside the East African region will only be allowed to vote online through our website i.e www.kisimaawards.co.ke.

The Voters stand a chance to win prizes on offer among them A Holiday for two, Vi.p tickets,Cell phones,Ipods,Telephone Airtime,Shopping vouchers, just to name a few.
For more information about The Nominees listing and the Kisima calendar of events, please visit www.kisimaawards.co.ke

More Word! From DJ Lenium

BUCC LAUNCH
Just after being announced as a 2008 Kisima Award nominee in the Male Gospel Artist Of The Year Category, Bantu, who is based in the Coast has launched his company known as BUCC!(Bantu Urban Clothing Company)

The company which designs clothes and prints t-shirts is now a market sale place with his work going as the client comes to get it. The company which is located in town is now a booming business joint especially for fellow artists. The company was launched to the public on the 12th of October at the Milele Beach Hotel under low key.

"I decided to put my talent to use instead of just seating down and relying on music to feed me," he said when he was launching the product. "We are so reasonable to the common mwanainchi, you will think the sale is to good to be true. We do custom made or if you like what you see, we do it."

Currently, members of the Intimacy Team & DJ Lenium have signed him up as their designer. Bantu who is not knew to awards says he hopes the company will enable the media to show that artists not only rely on music to eat.

Bantu was a 2006 Impact Award Winner for Best Male Artist of The Year & 2008 Nzumari Award Winner for Best Male Gospel Artist of The Year. He has been nominated for a Male Gospel Artist Of The Year Award against one of his favorite artist: A-Star, Jimmy Gait & Ben Githae who he is doing a collabo with this month.

For Bantu, the sky is the limit!

Word from DJ Lenium

KLEPTOMANIAX SET TO DEBUT ON SATO NITE LIVE!

Members of the daddy group that have nominated for a Boomba Group Award for this years Kisima Awards will be spending their weekend in the sunny city of Mombasa debuting on the 'Sato Nite Live Show' hosted by DJ Lenium.

They are set to give some new information and new music no one in Kenya has heard of.

According to Collo, they are planning a meet the people tour which is low key, and are expected to be a surprise guest in an event this weekend.

"This sato, mambo mbaya ndani ya Coast! King Wa Rap atakuwa area na tutakuwa na DJ Lenium ndani ya Sato Nite Live," Collo said over the phone.

Sato Nite Live which is the brain child of DJ Lenium gives artists the platform to be radio presenters for an hour while they tell the listener more about themselves. The show has had a variety of entertainment personalities including TMK Wanaume, BUGZ, Wakimbizi, Kenzo, Wyre The Love Child, Mercy Wairegi, US Based Fred Obare, DJ Fatboy Dreads from Uganda, DJ Fitz from BBC Xtra UK, Nyota Ndogo, Project Fame 2 Finalists Hemedi from Tanzania & David from Kenya among many others.

Word from DJ Lenium

KLEPTOMANIAX SET TO DEBUT ON SATO NITE LIVE!

Members of the daddy group that have nominated for a Boomba Group Award for this years Kisima Awards will be spending their weekend in the sunny city of Mombasa debuting on the 'Sato Nite Live Show' hosted by DJ Lenium.

They are set to give some new information and new music no one in Kenya has heard of.

According to Collo, they are planning a meet the people tour which is low key, and are expected to be a surprise guest in an event this weekend.

"This sato, mambo mbaya ndani ya Coast! King Wa Rap atakuwa area na tutakuwa na DJ Lenium ndani ya Sato Nite Live," Collo said over the phone.

Sato Nite Live which is the brain child of DJ Lenium gives artists the platform to be radio presenters for an hour while they tell the listener more about themselves. The show has had a variety of entertainment personalities including TMK Wanaume, BUGZ, Wakimbizi, Kenzo, Wyre The Love Child, Mercy Wairegi, US Based Fred Obare, DJ Fatboy Dreads from Uganda, DJ Fitz from BBC Xtra UK, Nyota Ndogo, Project Fame 2 Finalists Hemedi from Tanzania & David from Kenya among many others.

AWARD WINNING CULTURE AND TRAVEL SERIES GOGE AFRICA LAUNCHES ON GTV

Get ready for award winning culture series Goge Africa which premieres on Wednesday, 15th October at 17:25 GMT on G Africa!

The award-winning series explores the fascinating culture of Africa and visits with you every corner of this great continent.

Prepare for fantastic insights into countries you have only dreamed of seeing, interviews with some of Africa's most interesting characters and glimpses of a whole host of exotic and remarkable cultures and societies.

Goge Africa will take you on a trip of a lifetime - and you won't even have to leave the house!

The show's makers aim to explore the rich cultural heritage of every African tribe and group of peoples and this is your chance to be there with them.

Watch the beautiful regional ceremonies unfold, find out how people all over Africa celebrate different occasions and discover the food and drink they enjoy.

You will fall in love with Africa all over again with this wonderful series that explores your homeland.


Goge Africa airs on G Africa on Wednesday, 15th October at 17:25 GMT.

The R2 Brothers

TO THE LIFESTYLE AND CINEMA JOURNALISTS:

"TWO THUMBS UP! KENYAN COMEDY GOES WILD!"
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE PREMIERE OF THE NEW KENYAN COMEDY

"R2 SECURITY"

ON THURSDAY 16/10/08, 7pm AT WESTGATE NUMETRO CINEMAS - FREE OF CHARGE.




THE PREMIERE IS PART OF THE AFRICA SINEMA CLUB, THE ENTRANCE IS FREE, WINE WILL BE PROVIDED AND A Q&A WILL BE HELD AFTER THE SCREENING WITH THE MAIN ACTORS OF THE FILM. MANY CELEBRITIES WILL ATTEND INCLUDING THE SINGER CHIWAWA, ACTORS FROM TAHIDI HIGH AND INSPECTA MWALA AND MANY MORE. SO ALL LIFE STYLE JOURNALISTS ITS AN EVENT YOU CAN NOT AFFORD TO MISS!

BEST

JITU FILMS CREW

Starring: Boniface Loppoh, Helena Waithera. Samuel Odoyo, Lydia Gitachu, Joseph Kinuthia, Evelyn Kahungu, Alexandros Konstantaras, Thomas Tsaparas, Chihuahua

Director: Billy Mbilikimo

Synopsis

Two mafia boyz (Alexandros Konstantaras and Thomas Tsaparas) take a forced holiday in Kenya, lying low while trouble blows over at home. With local contact, crook and gigolo Odongo (Sam Odoyo), the boyz set up R2 security and are employed to protect Odongo's new wife (Evelyn Kahungu) and wealthy step family.

Sidelined son Alex (Boniface Loppoh), who loathes his new step father, becomes suspicious that the R2 are not only there to offer security but are running some mysterious business…Things get worse for Alex when he falls for his stepfather's 'bad girl' assistant (Lydia Gitachu) while his beautiful sister (Helena Waithera) falls for one of the R2 hoods.


Challenges

The main challenges we had during the production of that film were: to find nice locations with swimming pools and big gardens, controlling fairly big crowds of people in particular scenes (wedding, swimming pool parties etc), gathering lots of girls to play as extras wearing only bikinis and struggling keeping the continuity of the scenes. The opening of the film had to be done out of the country in Europe (Greece) in order to give more authenticity to the film.

Quotes

Helena Waithera who acted on the film as the beautiful Jean who falls in love with one of the R2 hoods says about her experience " One of my greatest acting experiences, the actors were all well casted, everybody exhibited their roles perfectly, in general it was a fun shoot. I'm also looking forward to feature in part 2 of the film."

Boniface Loppoh who also acted in the film as the son of the family Alex who gets suspicious of the R2 Security says " Ive never acted in such a level but this film gave me an opportunity to explore some hidden talent I never knew I had. It also gave me the chance to brush shoulders with more experienced actors like Lydia Gitachu and Omosh from Tahidi High."

A lil cultural festivities for the soul

28, 29, 30 November 2008 organized by the Lamu Cultural Promotion Group with the support of: the Embassies of Spain, United States of America, France and Germany the Delegation of the European Commission Ministry of Tourism Alliance Française de Nairobi National Museums of Kenya/Research Institute of Swahili Studies in Eastern Africa Ford Foundation, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Airways, Phoenix Safaris, Air Kenya, Lowe Scanad, Peponi Hotel, Kijani House, Banana House Lamu Old Town is a unique and rare historical living heritage with more than 700 years of continuous settlement. In 2001, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Since then the Lamu Cultural Promotion Centre, a community based group, has been organizing an annual cultural festival to promote and preserve the unique Swahili heritage of the Lamu Archipelago. The trade winds of the Indian Ocean have been bringing visitors from the world to the East African coast for over a thousand years. The local people of Lamu have a long established tradition of welcoming travelers. In the same spirit, the Lamu Cultural Promotion Group bids you a warm ‘Karibu’ to this year’s Lamu Cultural Festival to experience hospitality that has remained unchanged over the centuries. The three day festival showcases traditional dances, displays of handicraft and competitions on water and land (Swahili poetry, donkey races, dhow races), and musical performances from both local and visiting artists sharing a united heritage. This year’s programme will feature the Arab-Andalusian group ‘Musica Antigua – Eduardo Paniagua’ from Spain as well as popular Taarab musicians from Zanzibar. The Spanish group, led by the award winning conductor, Eduardo Paniagua, specializes in interpreting medieval Arabic Andalusian music and play the lute, the hurdy-gurdy, the tromba marina, flute, organ and the darbuga (drum). There will also be displays of traditional handicraft, henna painting, Swahili food and a Swahili bridal ceremony. Lamu Fort will host an informative exhibition on the history and origin of ‘Swahili Doors’. National Museums of Kenya and the Research Institute of Swahili Studies of Eastern Africa will be organizing a workshop on the Lamu politician/poet (1760 – 1830) Zahidi Mngumi, which will culminate with the presentation of copies of manuscripts to Lamu Museum from the State Museums of Berlin and Hamburg. Lamu Museum will be offering guided visit to Takwa Ruins on Manda Island on Sunday morning. Following the introduction of film shows at last year’s Festival, a series of films are scheduled once again in Mkunguni square on Sunday evening. Lamu offers accommodation to suit all pockets. Transport by road to Lamu is safe. Public transport from Mombasa leaves daily at 7, 10 and 11am (Tawakal Bus, Tel. Mombasa 041 222975). The journey from Mombasa to Mokowe on the mainland takes six hours, followed by a half an hour boat ride to Lamu Island. Other attractions include: · Lamu Museum, exhibiting Swahili culture and the mainland’s non-Swahili groups · Lamu Fort, dating back to 1821, having been built by the Sultan of Oman shortly after Lamu’s victory over Pate and Mombasa in the battle of Shela · German Post Office Museum · Swahili House Museum · Takwa National Monument on Manda Island (a settlement dating back to AD 1500, with ruins of a Great Mosque and a pillar tomb) · Ruins of Shanga, an 8th century Swahili settlement, on Pate Island, containing remains of the coral walls of 160 houses, two palaces, three mosques and hundreds of tombs · The early Swahili settlement of Pate, once a power in the region · Numerous sites and monuments that showcase Swahili civilization at its height in the 15th century · Donkey sanctuary for the old beasts of burden · The dhow making village of Matondoni Through the Festival, the people of Lamu continue to share their heritage, both tangible and intangible with the wider world, promoting dialogue and understanding among pepoles and culture while at the same time playing an important role in promoting sustainable cultural tourism. A wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty and traditions of this mystical, exotic and serene archipelago.

Fighting Poverty, Y'al

World Health Organization humanitarian experts from throughout Africa have met here to decide on how best to respond to ongoing and future health emergencies, such as disease outbreaks, flooding and malnutrition.

About 50 participants from all WHO African region countries facing health crises have participated in the annual review of WHO's Emergency and Humanitarian Action (EHA) programme, which is the most important meeting for the organization's health crisis team on the continent.

Most of the world's humanitarian crises are occurring on the African continent, affecting the health of millions of people, including children, and requiring intensive efforts not just to respond to emergencies but to either prevent them from happening or be properly prepared for when they do. In 2008 alone, more than 95% of African countries have experienced a humanitarian crisis.

"WHO has proven that it is a crucial player in terms of humanitarian health response during crises and emergencies on the African continent," said Dr Omar Khatib, African regional adviser for EHA. "But by working with other WHO units, we must continue to strengthen our capacities and hone our skills to be able to meet persistent and future emergencies, such as annual flooding and drought, communicable disease control and malnutrition related to the global food security crisis."

Improving how countries prepare for recurrent disasters, such as flooding that impacts on hundreds of thousands every year in many countries, was a key focus of the Zanzibar meeting.

"If we can continue to improve how countries in Africa prepare for and respond to disasters, the health of millions of people will be improved and secured," Dr Khatib said. "We see many examples of this throughout Africa, where WHO and our UN and NGO partners are working closely with governments to improve how they immunize children against polio, measles and meningitis, and strengthen health systems through acquiring equipment and medicines and training national health staff."

Attending the meeting were WHO humanitarian experts from Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Burundi, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Liberia, Kenya, Niger, Chad, Madagascar, Botswana, Rwanda, Mozambique, Gabon, Burkina Faso, Congo and Algeria. Members of the Health Action in Crises cluster from WHO headquarters in Geneva also participated in the weeklong meeting.

"This meeting has identified ways to further strengthen the way national health systems can function during and after a crisis," Dr Khatib said. "Our goal as humanitarians is to reduce avoidable suffering and death. To do so we must keep improving the way in which we work with countries, help countries to strengthen their capacities and build stronger ties with the donor community to ensure they continue their valuable support to alleviating the health problems faced by millions of Africans."

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After Tusker project fame, now comes Tusker milli na Marafiki Tv gameshow

Tusker milli na marafiki promotion kicks off at Visa Place in Umoja this Friday 17th October, from 4pm. There will be a lot of entertainment and four lucky winners will walk away with Sh1.5 million. This is a place to be this Friday.

Tusker milli na Marafiki game show and party kicks off on Saturday 18th:

Code red DJs will from this Saturday October 18th will be entertaining revelers during the Tusker Milli na Marafiki game show and party that will be running for the next eleven weeks.

A welcoming and cool set up has been put up at the venue where the famous Tusker Project Fame dome was.

A local production house, Urban Brew is the leading producer in the unique hyped consumer promotion where revelers will win a total of over Sh50 million.

Mario, one of the lead producers of TPF has joined the Kenyan production company- urban brew, who will shoot the promotion. The game show will be pre-recorded and run in one of the local TV station every Tuesday at 7.30pm.

Besides the EABL party, there will be a party in Mombasa, Thika, Kisumu, Eldoret, Machakos, Meru, Nakuru and Nairobi at various joints.

Tusker Milli na Marafiki is set to change the face of promotions and game shows in Kenya. It is going to be adrenalin-filled, fun and purely dependant on how lucky one and their friends can get.

Think of games like deal or no deal or who wants to be a millionare. It is a unique competition which has never been witnessed in the country.

CRIMINAL MINDS SEASON ON G PRIME THIS MONTH: HOLLYWOOD’S BIGGEST STARS IN ONE MASSIVE WEEK OF CRIME!

Fans of crime thrillers are in for a real treat this October as a whole host of fantastic Hollywood hit films come to G Prime for its fantastic Criminal Minds season. Get ready to be on the ends of your seats in the nail-biting treat!

See a host of huge films for the first time on G Prime, including A Perfect Murder, End of Innocence and the Clint Eastwood directed hit, Mystic River.

The Criminal Minds seasons kicks off on G Prime from the 20th until the 26th of October and promises to satisfy even the most ardent fans of suspense and murder stories.

The channel will be premiering some tense thrillers that will grab the attention of thriller lovers. The prestigious line-up includes Oscar-winner Mystic River, showing on Friday, 24th October. Starring Sean Penn and Tim Robbins, the movie follows three childhood friends who reunite following the death of one of their daughters. One of them is the police detective on the case, which adds a horribly personal element to his work.

Also premiering on G Prime is the excellent film A Perfect Murder, starring Michael Douglas and Gwyneth Paltrow and the moving End of Innocence, a moving film about friendship, revenge and murder.

On 21st October Sandra Bullock stars in the psychological suspense-thriller Murder by Numbers while on 25th October Nicole Kidman stars in intriguing picture The Interpreter, in which a UN interpreter overhears a death threat against an African head of state and must hunt down the would-be killers.

Fans of the handsome George Clooney can catch him in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind while those who favour Jeff Daniels must not miss I Witness.

This unprecedented run of incredible films are all available for you to watch on GTV's G Prime from 20th - 26th October.

Every single night you are promised a great evening's entertainment without leaving your sofa.
So if you've got a mind for solving crimes, an eye for detail or just love some edge-of-your-seat suspense, tune in to G Prime this month!
G Prime - Criminal Minds
20th October – 26th October 2008
Proof of Life – Friday 17th October at 18h15
End Of Innocence – Monday 20th October at 18h15 GMT
Murder by Numbers – Tuesday 21st October at 18h15 GMT
Trapped – Wednesday 22nd October at 18h15 GMT
I Witness – Thursday 23rd October at 18h15 GMT
Mystic River – Friday 24th October at 18h15 GMT.
A Perfect Murder – Saturday 25th October at 20h25 GMT
The Interpreter – Saturday 25th October at 13h55 GMT
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind – Sunday 26th October at 19h35 GMT

IF YOU... THE ORIGINAL QUOTE

If you love someone,
Set her free...
If she comes back, she's yours,
If she doesn't, she never was.....

THE NEW VERSIONS R.....

Pessimist:
If you love someone,
Set her free ...
If she ever comes back, she's yours,
If she doesn't, as expected, she never was

Optimist:
If you love someone,
Set her free ...
Don't worry, she will come back.

Suspicious:
If you love someone,
Set her free ...
If she ever comes back, ask her why.

Impatient:
If you love someone,
Set her free ...
If she doesn't come back within some time forget her.

Patient:
If you love someone, Set her free ...
If she doesn't come back,
continue to wait until she comes back ...

Playful:
If you love someone,
Set her free ...
If she comes back, and if you love her still,
set her free again, repeat ....

C++ Programmer:
if(you-love( m_she))
m_she.free()
if(m_she == NULL)
m_she = new CShe;

Animal-Rights Activist:
If you love someone,
Set her free,
In fact, all living creatures deserve to be free!!

Lawyers:
If you love someone,
Set her free,
Clause 1a of Paragraph 13a-1 in the Second
Amendment of the Matrimonial Freedom

Biologist :
If you love someone,
Set her free,
She'll evolve.

Statisticians :
If you love someone,
Set her free,
If she loves you, the probability of her coming
back is high
If she doesn't, your relation was improbable
anyway.

Schwarzenegger' s fans:
If you love someone,
Set her free,
SHE'LL BE BACK!

Over possessive person :
If you love someone
don't set her free.

MBA :
If you love someone set her free instantaneously
and look for others simultaneously

Psychologist :
If you love someone
set her free
If she comes back her super ego is dominant
If she doesn't come back she is supreme
If she doesn't go, she must be crazy.

Somnabulist :
If you love someone
set her free
If she comes back it's a nightmare
If she doesn't, you must be dreaming.

ERP functional expert :
If you love someone
set her free
If she comes back, map her into your system
If she doesn't, carry out a gap-fit analysis

Finance expert :
If you love someone
set her free
If she comes back, its time to look for fresh loans
If she doesn't, write her off as an asset gone bad.

Marketing Specialist :
If you love someone
set her free
If she comes back she has brand loyalty
If she doesn't, reposition the brand in new market

CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS:

AND THE WINNERS ARE…

October 2008

Africa’s leading music channel CHANNEL O, available in over 40 countries on DStv, lived up to its promise of a bigger and better Channel O Music Video Awards at a glitzy awards ceremony that celebrated some of the biggest names in the music industry across the continent.

Hosted by Channel O VJs KB Ngakane and Nonhle Thema, the Channel O Music Video Awards took place in Johannesburg at the Big Top Arena at Carnival City on Thursday 09 October 2008 and featured a staggering line-up of live performances from Rythmic Elements, Bleksem, Irene and Jane, Witness, Ikechukwu as well as a never before seen collabo between Pro and Da L.E.S.

“Spirits were high and the comradery and moral support was evident. It was truly a Pan African event. Every year these awards reveal amazing developments in our music industry and video production which improves year upon year,” said Channel O General Manager, Yolisa Phahle.

The Channel O Music Video Awards were dominated by winners from Namibia – who bagged the awards for Best Dance (Lady May), Best R&B Video (Gal Level), Best Kwaito (The Dogg) - and Nigeria for Best Male Video (Ikechukwu), Best Duo or Group and Video of the Year (P Square), Best African West (M-Trill) as well as Best Hip Hop Video (KC Presh) categories.

South African Afro-fusion band Freshlyground represented Mzansi when they scooped the award for Best African Southern for the catchy tune “Pot Belly”, others who were in the running for the same award included Ziqo, Gal Level, HHP and Taygrin.

Legendary jazz musician Jimmy Dludlu delivered a moving performance which paid tribute to his friend and mentor the late George Lee, this year’s recipient of the Special Recognition award, who passed away on 16 September after a long battle with motor neuron disease.

The event was recorded live and will be broadcast on Channel O on 23 October at 21:00 (DStv Channel 320).

And the winners are...

Best Male Video: Ikechukwu (Nigeria)

Best Female Video: Lizha James (Mozambique)

Best Newcomer: Buffalo Souljah (Zimbabwe)

Best Duo or Group: P Square (Nigeria)

Best Dance: Lady May (Namibia)

Best Ragga Dancehall Video: Buffalo Souljah (Zimbabwe)

Best R&B Video: Gal Level (Namibia)

Best Kwaito: The Dogg (Namibia)

Best African Southern: Freshly Ground (South Africa)

Best African West: M-Trill (Nigeria)

Best African East: Witness ft Fid Q (Tanzania)

Best Hip Hop Video: KC Presh (Nigeria)

Video of the Year: P Square (Nigeria)