AMANI TO LEAD ARTISTS IN EAST AFRICAN BASH

Amani

One of the biggest events is set to go down tomoorow in Dar Es Salam Tanzania dubbed The East African Bash that will see representation from each of the East African countries.

Kenya will be represented by Amani, Uganda will be represented by Ngoni  while Tanzania will be represented by A.Y..

The event that is set to take place at Tabata on the 24th and Mbalamwezi on the 25th will see several East African talents coming together.

According to one of the organizers, the event is et to promote peace and unity between the three countries.

2010 NZUMARI AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED.

The 2010 Nzumari Awards that were set to go down in August have beaten controversy and are set to go down on the 9th of October 2010 and become the 1st awards to have a gala night sponsored by a major East African company being - East Africa Breweries Limited.


Speaking exclusively to Mambo Badd, the CEO of The Nzumari Awards - Eve 'Queen' Adhiambo told us that everything is on gear and set to roll. " We have just unveiled the 2010 nominees with new inclusions and categories including Best Male & Female Actor, Best Male & Female Artist (Nairobi), TV Station Of The Year and TV Program Of The Year."

The biggest winner last year - Ally B  has received 2 nominations this year being Best Male Artist & Best Music Performer. Escoba  has received the most nominations hitting 4: Best Male Artist, Collabo Of The Year, Song of The Year and Music Performer Of The Year.Johny Skani, Rojo, Tuff Shuttaz, Kingsting and Bantu each have 2 nominations in different categories.

For the ladies, Mama Sizo hit the highest nominations nodding 3: Best Female Artist, Collabo Of The Year and Music Performer Of The Year.

This years Gala Awards Night is set to take place at The New Big Tree Beach Bar & Restaurant where the main sponsors include:

1. Flame Entertainment
2. Cellulant
3. East Africa Breweries Limited
4. Eve Queen Entertainment

Check Out The Full Nominees List Below!

MAMBA INTERNATIONAL SET TO RE-OPEN THIS WEEKEND

The all popular Mamba International Nightclub is set to re-open this Eid Festival courtesy of KTN's radio station - Radio Maisha.

The event dubbed Idd Mubarak  is a Radio Maisha and Flames Entertainment initiative that will see Diamond and Ray C coming from Tanzania. Nairobi will be represented by Pilipili and Mejja and the host (Mombasa) will be represented by SAV Clan, Johny Skani, Ally B and Susumilla.


Mamba International Nightclub which used to be a hot spot in Mombasa went under after managerial issues between Hezbon Awiti and Smith Barger. Ever since it has had issues coming with even a time the club having  changed its name to serve the Indian community.

SOWETO STRING QUARTET SET TO PERFORM IN MOMBASA

South African Jazz group Soweto String Quartet are set to perform at the Butterfly Pavillion in Mombasa on the 22nd September for the first time ever in Kenya alongside Eric Wainaina.


According to Safaricom, who are the main sponsors and organizers of the event, this will be the first place out of three for the group to perform. The event is set to start at 6.30pm with doors opening at exactly 5.30pm.

The Soweto String Quartet is a string quartet from Soweto in South Africa comprising of Reuben Khemese, Makhosini Mnguni, Sandile Khemese and Thami Khemese. Their music is a fusion of the "dance rhythms of Kwela, the syncopated guitars of Mbaqanga, the saxophones and trumpets of swaying African jazz and the voices of people singing in joyous, easy harmony". They became a full-time professional outfit in 1992 and they performed at President Mandela's inauguration, after which Mandela started recommending them for other jobs. Their "albums showcase the band's unique blend of traditional rhythms, Township Jazz, Pop songs, Jazz fusion, and of course, strong Classical influences. The songs are arranged in the band's unique and vibrant fashion - a true celebration of the resilient township spirit."

From Mombasa, the group proceeds to Nairobi, where they will be performing at the Nairobi Arboretum alongside Rhoda Ondeng who is Kenya's world famous Norway based Opera Singer. That performance is set for Friday the 24th of September and the show starts at 7pm.

Then the grand concert has been set for Sunday the 26th of September at the Impala Grounds where performers will include Soweto String Quartet, Rhoda Ondeng, Eric Wainaina, The Festival Orchestra which includes members of The Kenya Conservatoire of Music & Nairobi Orchestra, Safaricom Choir & Nairobi Chamber Chorus among others.

The grand concert is set to be shown live on KTN and www.safaricom.co.ke for those who wont get the chance of getting to the Impala Grounds on the material day. Live screening starts at 2pm to 6pm.

"I AM NOT PREGNANT!" SAYS JACKIE OF BLU 3

Blu 3's Jackie Chandiru is a furious woman with media in Uganda saying she is 8 months pregnant while she claims she is not.

" I am not pregnant. Never have been!" she tells Mambo Badd exclusively."Rumor was probably spread by some malicious people with reasons best known to themseves. Pregnancy is a beautiful thing so if anyone chooses to bring forth life to earth, they will have my full support."

This statement comes at a time when the other two members of Blu 3 are almost due with their pregnancies. Lillian who has revealed the father of her baby is controversial artist Radio while Mya  has refused to reveal who the father of her baby is.

"I doubt I have enemies but not everyone can like you so I guess there are a few people in the business who feel that way," she told Mambo Badd. "Of course business has a slight glitch but it's a slightly longer leave than usual so I don't see it as a problem, am more excited about what comes at the end of the leave."

Jackie, on the flip side, is working on pushing her music, especially her solo album. "My brain functions nothing but work as in the next three years there is a high possibility that I'll pull back from performing arts and stick to behind the scenes."

"Am currently trying out production, my first work being Dirty Shame by Batabazi Featuring Jackie. I co-produced about five songs on my album, so I may step back into that and also artist management and events organisation."

ALDI OUT TO PROVE WHY HE IS THE YOUNGEST KING OF CRUNK

Mombasa's Youngest Rap artist Khalid Lugogo aka Aldi better known to his pals as Mkali Wao is out to prove to his competition why he is the youngest rapper with what he terms as Perfect Swagger!


Aldi who is a member of the infamous East Coast Crew spoke to Mambo Badd yesterday just before he broke his fast and told us of his endeavors and plans.

" Am about to launch a brand new clothing line called Aldi Wear." he told us. " Further more am about to unleash a brand new joint dedicated to the ladies which features Real Flick. Pure crunk done at KG Studios under Produza Totti."


Aldi confesses that he is currently dating someone though our own investigations show that he is doing a long distant relationship which he is really trying to put on the down low.

"I am about to shock Mombasa when not only will I get a nomination as the youngest rap artist in Mombasa but also win the prestigious award'," he told us proudly.

KBC MANAGING DIRECTOR FIRED

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Board has sacked Managing Director, David Waweru and the firm's secretary Hezekiel Oira over impropriety in contract to broadcast FIFA world cup matches.

David Waweru

According to a statement from the board posted on the firm's website, KBC's Editor-In-Chief Waithaka Waihenya will continue serving in an acting capacity as the MD.

According to the board, the two have been sacked in pursuant to section 24 a) of the Employment Contract for the Managing Director and Section 15 (ii) of the KBC Code of Regulations.

The two were suspended in June this year when the deal involving the contract to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2010 matches live from South Africa turned sour.

The KBC board of directors reportedly arrived at the decision after considering a report by the Inspectorate of State Corporations which has termed the deal as unethical and mischievous.

The agreement between KBC, Citizen and Radio Group Africa saw The Standard Group and Nation Media Group locked out of the World Cup broadcast rights.

This led to an outcry that prompted the Government to order that the deal, in which KBC entered an agreement to air the World Cup matches with Radio Africa Group investigated.

K-SHER QUITS TIP TOP CONNECTION

Tip Top Connection's First Lady Khadija Shabaan better known as K-Sher has quit Tip Top Connection just two weeks after the group's manager Babu Tale said she had been put on suspension.

President Jakaya Kiwkwete With Babu Tale

According to press, it was not clear on K-Sher's position in the group after Babu Tale informed media that he had put her on suspension based on her irresponsible behavior and superstar complexion. Now, K-Sher has come out in the open and wants to come clean with the reason with the tension between her and the group manager.

“Kwanza siwezi kufukuzwa Tip Top kwa sababu uwezo wangu unajulikana, ukweli ni kwamba nikitoka, basi kundi litayumba sana, coz nina mchango mkubwa kimuziki. Mimi nimejitoa mwenyewe na sababu kubwa ni kwamba sina imani na uongozi," K-Sher said.

“Babu Tale asiongee uongo na kama wanahitaji nirudi, sharti la kwanza kabla ya mazungumzo mengine, Babu Tale anilipe pesa zangu 480,000 ambazo ni madeni ya pesa alizokuwa akinisainia baada ya shoo na kuniletea pungufu, mwisho siwizekulumbana nao kwa sababu nina mambo mengi ya kufanya kwa ajili ya kuongeza uchumi wa taifa letu,” a frustrated K-Sher said.

Tip Top Connection With K-Sher

Other members of the group declined to talk about the tension and our efforts to get in touch with Babu Tale were futile.

SUZANNA OWIYO HITS THE PRISON WITH SYLE.

Kenyan songstress and writer Suzanna Owiyo yesterday had a stunning performance at the Remand Prisons located in the industrial area.

Suzanna who was the main act of the day, entertained the prisoners with her hit tracks and even got a chance to mingle with the prisoners who kept on commending her performance.

"Today was the most amazing day of my life in a long while.In many years of my career I have never performed to inmates and today I got the chance," she told Mambo Badd. The crowd was wonderful and the inmates so behaved."

The event was organised by Nairobi Prison Boss Madam Wanini Kereri who was the former officer in charge of Shimo La Tewa for 3 years before being moved to Nairobi.

"I got entertained too with the inmates themselves especially Juma!Thank you Madam Wanini,Wanja,Joy and team for the invite!" She added.

Suzanna just last month graced the cover of the brand new magazine - The Passion which has its basis on entertainment and fashion.

WINYO, MAURICE KIRYA AND A.Y. HIT RFI DISCOVERIES AWARD NOMINATION

Kenyan guitarist Winyo has been nominated in the 2010 edition of the RFI Discoveries Award. Alongside him is Maurice Kirya from Uganda and A.Y. from Tanzania.

France’s international public service radio station RFI (Radio France Internationale) launched this year’s Prix Découverte RFI (RFI Discoveries Award). Since 1981 RFI has organised this award for singers and musicians which is open to entrants living in Africa, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean islands

The jury consists of a panel of music professionals, headed up by a well-known artist. In the past Jacob Desvarieux, Salif Keita and Youssou N’Dour have contributed to the selection process. The award has helped many artists on the path to international success, including Tiken Jah Fakoly, Didier Awadi, Tcheka and Amadou & Mariam. The winner of the 2009 edition was the young Senegalese artist Naby.

This year, the prize for the winner will be a cash award of 7,000 euros + an artist development grant of 11,000 euros + a tour in Africa + a concert in Paris + concerts at major French festivals including Musiques Métisses d’Angoulême and Jazz de Coutances.

A.Y.

Winyo Shiphton Onyango  aka Winyo is a songwriter, who also worked as a professional photographer and TV producer, was accompanied on acoustic guitar, which perfectly suits the music he imagined. In July 2009, he released Thumology, an album from the trio blending traditional rhythms and folk melodies. Since then, Winyo focuses on a solo career to find a personal path that would be the best artistic aspirations.

The Full List Of Nominees For The Prestigious Award Include:

Maurice Kirya

1. AY (Tanzania)
2. Bholoja (Swaziland)
3. Elie Kamano (Guinea Conakry)
4. Koppo (Cameroon)
5. Lexxus Legal (Democratic Republic of Congo)
6. Mao Otayeck (Ivory Coast)
7. Maurice Kirya (Uganda)
8. Sandra Cordeiro (Angola)
9. Smockey (Burkina Faso)
10. Winyo (Kenya)

NONINI GIVES BACK TO CHARITY

King of Genge Hubert Nakitare aka Nonini yesterday visited the cancer ward at the Kenyatta National Hospital as his way to give back to the community after all he has been doing!

" It was a very ausome and inspirational day with the kids just to mingle with them,sing for them and make them smile atleast wasahau there condition kidogo," Nonini told Mambo Badd. "We did shopping for them, got some basic needs stuff za day to day na pia toys na colouring books za ku wa keep busy."

According to Nonini he believes the children are very talented although undergoing chemotherapy.

"Some can sing very well,others can colour and draw but the most inspirational thing that happened there was a kid whose leg had been amputeted and didnt want to be carried by anyone was standing by himself wow!" Nonini told us.

Nonini was joined by other artists, who during the Safaricom Face Off Live Season 2 which went down at KICC on the 21st of August, considered them as his family. They include Lady B, Frasha, Bon-Eye, Roza(Nonini's manager) and 2 of his Facebook Friends: Pauline and Mercy!

The activity was made possible for them by Dr. David at Kenyatta National Hospital.

KENYAN IN THE APPRENTICE SEASON 10

Kenyans will most probably raise the viewer ratings for The Apprentice this season as one of their own is part of the 16 candidates to become the ultimate apprentice.

30 year old Liza Mucheru is one of the 16 set to be competing for the ultimate prize. Liza is an entrepreneur by proffesion and resides in Texas where she is also married.

The Apprentice is an American reality television show hosted by real estate magnate, businessman and television personality, Donald Trump, created by Mark Burnett and broadcast on NBC. Billed as "The Ultimate Job Interview", the show stars sixteen to eighteen business people competing in an elimination-style competition for a one-year, $250,000 starting contract of running one of business magnate Trump's companies.

The show first aired in January 2004 and has run for nine seasons, with the seventh, eighth and ninth seasons featuring celebrities competing for charity. Two more seasons, one featuring celebrities and the other featuring regular candidates will air in the same 2010–2011 season.

Season 10 premiers in the United States on the 16th of this month. The contestants this season include:

Candidate	Age	Hometown
Tyana Alvarado - Unemployed Real Estate Agent	41	Miami, Florida
Poppy Carlig - Recent College Graduate	24	Richmond, California
Stephanie Castagnier - Non-Profit Founder	34	Chicago, Illinois
Nicole Chiu - Unemployed Attorney	27	Palos Verdes, California
Alex Delgado - Truck Driver	43	Santa Ynez, California
Gene Folkes - Entrepreneur	46	Wylie, Texas
Wade Hanson - Realtor	33	Woodbury, Minnesota
David Johnson - Unemployed Account Manager	34	Portage, Michigan
Brandy Kuentzel - Corporate Attorney	30	San Francisco, California
Steuart Martens - Entrepreneur	27	Washington, DC
Liza Mucheru-Wisner - Entrepreneur (Kenyan)	30	Corpus Christi, Texas
Clint Robertson - Unemployed Accountant/Attorney	40	Fort Worth, Texas
Mahsa Saeidi-Azcuy - Assistant District Attorney	29	Brooklyn, New York
Kelly Smith Beaty - Unemployed Public Relations Professional	30	Fayetteville, Georgia
Anand Vasudev - Entrepreneur	31	Tampa, Florida
James Weir - Unemployed Attorney	31	New York City, New York

Liza was born in Kenya and was part of the Kenyan National Golf team and was recruited to play golf at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She completed her education and received her Masters degree while simultaneously starting an educational technology company. However, her business venture fell victim to the recession and she is struggling to make it a success. Mucheru-Wisner, now a wife and mother of two, works hard to stay connected with her family in Kenya and Ireland and is looking for opportunities to grow and expand her business. She is an avid fan of golf and is a belly dancer and aerobics instructor on the side.

BAMBOO SET TO RETURN TO KENYA IN DECEMBER

Simon Kimani popularly known as Bamboo is said to make a comeback in Kenya in style this December.

The rap lyricist who currently resides in New York and was raised in Inglewood, Carlifonia until he was 17 years spoke to Mambo Badd exclusively.

"I'll be arriving in Kenya around the begining of December for a few shows. I am currently finishing my album and working out some details for my distribution deal. My panafrican movement project is being strategized by a team of people who include Cedric Muhammad who used to manage Wu Tang when they were big," Bamboo told Mambo Badd.

Bamboo recently released a brand new mixtape video known as Love Vs Hate which he featured international artist Vicki Secret.

The artist who was known for Kenyan big hit Compe,  at the age of 17 was sent to Nairobi, by his parents to eschew the potentially dangerous life they feared he might have if he stayed in Inglewood. Bamboo transferred the success he was beginning to have in California to Nairobi, acquiring a record deal and producing his first album, Nairoberry, with his group K-South in 2001.He formed the record label Project 254 in Nairobi with Kenyan emcees Tim Waindi and Attitude. Bamboo is also a member of the record label The Grass Company, and he states that he intends to re-record a previously-released album "exactly the way [they] did it in Kenya but now with state of the art equipment" in Atlanta, Georgia..

Bamboo was featured in the film Hip Hop Colony as one of the premiere rappers from Kenya, and in a clip featuring himself and emcees Big Mike and Attitude rapping over live guitar chords, Bamboo's style combines American and Kenyan content while being delivered in a markedly American accent and flow.

When Mambo Badd asked him about the majority of his songs being in English, Bamboo stated, "Rapping in English is the only way to infiltrate the US rap game and get respect because without that respect no one will even bother with you."

IT'S A BABY GIRL FOR DJ KALONJE

2010 Chaguo La Teeniez Award winner for DJ of The Year - DJ Kalonje has a reason to rejoice. His longtime girlfriend Pam yesterday gave birth to a bouncing baby girl.

For the whole week, the Mixmaster DJ has been jitting up with goose bumps saying he would love to be the perfect baby daddy.

"I expected Saturday or Sunday but I guess she decides what time she wants to leave and it was Friday for her," Kalonje told Mambo Badd.

We asked him about the name of the girl. " The name Alaine has been ringing in my head for some time but it depends if the mother will agree."

We spoke to Pam who was really exhausted. "I just want to thank the Lord for this lovely angel, my supportive family and friends," is all she could manage to say before the crew was chased out of the room.

From Mambo Badd, we congratulate DJ Kalonje and Pam on the new one! --> A BIG TUNE NOW! <--

JAGUAR AND PREZZO BEEF FIRES UP.

Just when we thought the Jaguar-Prezzo beef fire had died down, the spark lit again. This time it happened at Skylux Lounge in Westlands.

Jaguar arrived at the venue before the alleged King of Bling. When Prezzo arrived, he walked out not noticing Jaguar was there spoke to the fans and telling them about how he is going to shock the country very soon. Then someone in the crowd mentioned Jaguar's name and Prezzo laughed.

"Ati Jaguar! Who is Jaguar? Do you know that boy claims he is better than me but ........ Do you know the car Jaguar claims is his that ka 7-series BMW actually belongs to my driver!" Prezzo said.

That was enough to spark a war. Jaguar headed straight for Prezzo but had to be held back by the Skylux security and got some advice by the owner of the club to keep it cool.

The two artists got into the club but each in his own corner and after close to two hours, Prezzo couldnot handle it and left the club accompanied by his security detail and Mike Strano's ex - Joy Wanjohi.

NYOTA NDOGO HOSPITALISED

Coast sensational artist Nyota Ndogo was last night involved in a grisly accident where the car she was travelling in overturned and rolled several times.

The accident occured in the Ganze area where it is not clear what caused the accident and the revellers claim it was blamed on a tyre burst. Nyota was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was admitted.

Nyota Ndogo suffered injuries to her hand, legs and stomach since she was seated in the passengers seat.

On Saturday morning at about 9am, she was transfered to the AgaKhan hospital Mombasa where she is going to get further treatment.

Mambo Badd spoke to her before seeing the doctor and she was quite optimistic. " Am okay, dont worry. The baby is still kicking so I dont think the baby is hurt but I need to find out on my condition."

The information was highlighted to the public via Facebook through one of her band members known as Eddy. Immediately after that, Facebook friends started sending their messages of a speedy recovery.

Nyota Ndogo was heading to Ganze for a show but unfortunately never made it to Ganze. Keep it Mambo Badd for the unveiling story on her condition.

From The Mambo Badd Desk, We Wish Nyota Ndogo A Speedy Recovery.

ANTHONY B SET FOR MOMBASA

Jamaican artist Keith Blair better known in the reggae fraternity as Anthony B is set to be performing in Mombasa on the 11th of September at the Big Tree Beach Bar & Restaurant.

The show that has been organised by Metro FM and Dotty Family will see radio presenter Jeff Mwangemi as the emcee.

Anthony B who has been recording since 1996 has 26 albums up to date with his latest album being released last year known as Rasta Love. He has also done several compilations with several artists including: Buju Banton, Sizzla, Junior Timba, Luciano, Capleton, Junior Kelly  and his well known collabo being Real Warrior which he featured Turbulence.

Anthony B grew up in rural Clark's Town in the northwestern parish of Trelawny in Jamaica. His deeply religious family life (his mother was a Seventh-day Adventist and his grandmother a Revivalist) imbued him with a profound spirituality. During his youth, his favorite singers were reggae legends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, musicians who strongly influenced his own style. Peter Tosh's influence can definitely be heard in Anthony B's vocal delivery and revolutionary stance.

Anthony B adopted Rastafari movement beliefs as a teenager, a decision which was not well-received by his family. The stubborn and determined Anthony B refused to give up his new religion and his dreadlocks and moved to the home of his aunt and uncle in the Kingston suburb, Portmore. He is a member of the Bobo Shanti branch of the movement. "Bobo Dreads", as they are known, are recognizable by their long robes and turbans. The strong Afrocentric pride and the other Rastafarian beliefs (or "overstandings" as Rastafarians prefer to call them) which are reflected in his songs.