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Khaligraph Jones Featuring Lamaz Span K.O.B – Me Siogopi Official HD Video

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Blu ink presents Me Siogopi by Lamaz span KOB and Khaligraph Jones, song Produced at Blu Ink studios by Motif, instrumental created by Young Devante and Video directed by Nezzoh Monts.

Khaligraph Jones continues his reign over the Kenyan rap scene with a new one titled “Me Siogopi” (translates to “I am not afraid”). With his aggressive delivery and the track’s hard-hitting beat, the message is passed on quite clearly that Khaligraph doesn’t want to be messed with.

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Fena Gitu New Song Zing Zong Official HD Video

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Rapper-cum-singer Fena Gitu is back with a new song almost three months after she released Kaende and it’s totally out of this world.The song titled Zing Zong, which is off her upcoming debut album Unleashed, will make you hit the replay button a couple of times because it’s too lit ladies and gentlemen.

If you have ever doubted Fena Gitu’s musical prowess, you should definitely check out this jam because it affirms her versatility.

Perhaps, she’s one of the most flexible female artists of our time judging by how she can easily switch from singing to rapping and vice versa.

really love this jam. Apart from the fact that Fena Gitu’s vocals are great, the Afro reggae vibe will leave you asking for more.

Although the video, which was directed by Mike Lolly P, was very simple. I think it still came out well since you don’t expect Fena Gitu to have some vixens twerking in her video, or do you? Put simply, the concept is subtle but dope.

To add to that, I really loved the styling in this video. Millennial like yours truly would say, “Too much drip.” Props to the one and only Brian Babu. He really did a good job.

The beat, which was produced by Ilogos Music, was also on point. As you listen to the song, you won’t resist the urge to nod your head, bust a move or both.

Korede Bello shows appreciation to Kisumu based artist Gabiro Mtu Necessary

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Korede Bello appreciates Gabiro Mtu Necessary’s song ‘Kus Kus’

It is definitely a good time for budding artists like Gabiro Mtu Necessary to be singing and churning out hit after hit every now and then because the industry is no longer deceiving.

Coming from Kisumu city, Gabiro has always proven to be one fresh and clean gem among the rest by always going a step ahead to the top in one way or the other as seen recently when he threw a shot at Nigerian and Mavin Records superstar to check out his new song ‘Kus Kus’.

Apparently he got Korede’s attention and the response to his tweet is what made Gabiro grow his YouTube video from 2.2k views to 4.1k views and still counting. In his tweet the self-proclaimed Kisumu president says

Quoted tweet: https://twitter.com/koredebello/status/1170095630271811586

On the song, Gabiro’s charming lyrical prowess is the star of the show, always delivered without a hint of strain. Lyrically, Gabiro mines a personal mood for inspiration, but contrasts the somber subject matter with a light and breezy delivery that will make you forget your worries in an instant — as long as you don’t listen too closely to the lyrics. Equally, the Crizo Mzeyah visuals emphasise the simplicity, mixing in footage of random dancers with a hood-looking Gabiro and some imagery to maintain those contrasting themes.

Fronted by a captivating whistle melody and pulsating dancehal beat, “Kus Kus” puts forth a dominating sound from Gabiro. Full of charismatic verses and a fierce, brassy dance break that leads into the chanting choral refrain of “rata tat tudum,” he spends the track confidently expressing feelings of joy and rejoicing.

For years Gabiro has proven to us the power of social media collaboration and good will as seen many at times when he used social media to win a cause.

Content courtesy of Mtu NecessaryTV & Nairobi Fashion Hub Online Digital Team  

Kenyan Singer Laika Astonishes in New ‘Mawenge’ Video

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Having been on quite a long hiatus it only took Kenya’s supreme vocal queen Laika a span of three months to get her place in the industry and now that was a royal comeback like never before,Singer Laika Kenya says she quit music due to depression during and after her pregnancy.

“I got depressed after giving birth and I felt like I was under a lot of pressure. I most definitely needed a break,” Laika told Word Is on Monday.

Laika says she was going through emotional turmoil and that she had lost hope, thinking all is gone during pregnancy and after giving birth. She quit singing, sold her stuff at a throwaway price and moved to Mombasa, where she started life afresh.
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She has since released the visuals to her hit single ‘Hello Baby’ which was a special dedication to her beautiful daughter and followed with two more singles ‘Kolea’ and the now recent one ‘Mawenge’ which is an Alexis produced track with flashy visuals from director Rahim of Elixir productions.

Mawenge brews a captivating yet amorous mood to the listener and championed by an upbeat tempo and whistle melody and breathtaking danceable beat, “Mawenge” puts forth an orientated sound from Laika.

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Rapper Gabiro Debut Cinematic Video for New ‘Kus Kus’ Single

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Bit after bit and beat after beat, the self-proclaimed Kisumu President is slowly finding his place not only in the Kenyan music industry but also worldwide.

2019 has been a year of work and more work for Gabiro Mtu Necessary as from January when he released his collaborative tune ‘Nitembezee’ in which he featured talented super star Kidis the Jembe at a time when Kenyan artists were championing for more play of their sound on local media giving the song enough spacve to get airplay and features in various media. It is so far his most viewed music video as per YouTube statistics on his channel this year.

As ever, Gabiro’s charming lyrical prowess is the star of the show, always delivered without a hint of strain. Lyrically, Gabiro mines a personal mood for inspiration, but contrasts the somber subject matter with a light and breezy delivery that will make you forget your worries in an instant — as long as you don’t listen too closely to the lyrics. Equally, the Crizo Mzeyah visuals emphasise the simplicity, mixing in footage of random dancers with a hood-looking Gabiro and some imagery to maintain those contrasting themes.

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Fronted by a captivating whistle melody and pulsating dancehal beat, “Kus Kus” puts forth a dominating sound from Gabiro. Full of charismatic verses and a fierce, brassy dance break that leads into the chanting choral refrain of “rata tat tudum,” he spends the track confidently expressing feelings of joy and rejoicing.
Born and raised in Kisumu Gabiro has not only had the chance to work with Kidis but also big names like Wyre, Ketchup and even Uganda’s Nutty Neithan;he  has released 4 singles this year, barely pausing for breath in between drops. And it’s only August. Now he’s back with yet another gem and he’s tapped up music maestro and hit-maker Brian Robin of One Vibe Africa for production.

Accompanying the track, which officially dropped earlier today, is this video directed by Crizo Mzeyah. Taking a much simpler turn, “Kus Kus” brings in a feel good mood. As he explains, the song was inspired by Tamale word Kus, and sees Gabiro draw rhymes using the word which is a form of expressing sweetness.

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Kisumu’s Gabiro Mtu Necessary Releases Amorous Single ‘Bad Girl Loving’

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Rising Kisumu based-Kenyan act Gabiro Mtu Necessary is ready to woo the ladies with his new single “Bad Girl Loving,” The song produced by DTX Music at Kompakt Records sees light on the first day of August, 2019.

Putting Gabiro’s both bellowing and crooning voice on the radar, “Bad Girl Loving” is an upbeat Dance-soul oriented track that’s nothing but a sweet ode to women. “This one’s for the love I have for bad girls and ratchet ladies coz there is no better and crazier love than that, I wish I found one of these kinds to marry soon.” Gabiro kicks off the track.

In the track Gabiro pulls through creatively with his lyrical prowess to show off both his sides of being a rapper and singer on a diverse danceable instrumental; it is for sure a club banger to get you up on your feet all night.
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His rise has seen him gaining the respect of his rap peers with his lyrical precision at the youthful age of 20.  Boasting 15 tracks in total since the kick-start of his music career, the self-proclaimed Kisumu President has been trading bars with a spray of special guests like Wyre, Kidis the Jembe, Nigeria’s Ketchup, Shamir and recently he released visuals for International Local alongside is producer friend Videz Hybrid.

His previous release “Chances” was received by mixed reactions making out one of the most talked releases of his career considering many people took it as disrespect even after Gabiro came out clean to explain.

“I just wanted to express myself and be artistic that’s just what I found myself doing, just being a dexterous artist, person and human being. Forget about an artist, I’m a human being at the end of the day. So I’m just expressing myself and being more proficient. It’s like just speaking my truths.” ~ Gabiro

He continues. “I am not sure anyone is offended coz no one has contacted me to tell me so but at the end of the day we are all sinning and I am just singing.”

“Bad Girl Loving” is Gabiro’s seventh single following his previous releases “Story”, “Naitwa Gabiro,” “Ujumbe,” “Chini Ya Maji,” “Nitembezee” and “Chances.”

Content courtesy of Nairobi Fashion Hub Online Team 

Madaraka Festival

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Since 2014, Madaraka Festival has attracted over 3,000 patrons and reached over 3 million people digitally. Proceeds from the festival go towards One Vibe Africa’s Education Music and Art Program (EMAP) which has served over 500 youth in Kisumu, Kenya.
Madaraka Festival is the most consistent African event in the Diaspora dubbed: “a night to remember” by Northwest Music Scene, “a premier African-influenced festival” by YES Magazine, and a “globally oriented event” by Humanosphere Magazine.

Eric Omondi, Khaligraph, Karun & Bensoul to headline this years Madaraka Festival in Kisumu

 

One Vibe is presenting the 5th annual Madaraka Festival and doing so with a celebration and fundraising dinner in Seattle. Our goal is to launch “Road To Madaraka” supporting One Vibe Africa’s initiative on building communities through sustainability and entrepreneurship by producing other such Madaraka Festivals in Kenya and other African countries.

Our hope is to expand, one community at a time, by producing a Madaraka Festival in each community with the proceeds supporting that community as well as One Vibe’s work. Our goal is to leverage our network throughout Africa to reach many communities through music, the universal language ~ Simon Okello

On August 3rd 2019 Madaraka Festival will bring musicians, creatives, and fans to Kisumu, Kenya for the first time, after being held in Seattle, WA since 2014 at the prestigious Museum of Pop Culture at Seattle Center opposite the Gates Foundation Headquarters.

Now more than ever, youth in Kenya are in need of the artistic encouragement and experiences offered by One Vibe Africa. Madaraka Festival provides the resources for these vital artistic exchanges. Hundreds of youth are now participating in One Vibe Africa’s programs in Kenya as a direct result of the collaboration between Seattle artists involved in Madaraka Festival.

Madaraka Festival brings Africa’s finest musicians and creatives together with world renowned artists and innovators for a celebration of music and civic purpose. In 2019, this international cultural extravaganza will be the culmination of an entire week of activities happening in Africa for the first time, and will feature live music, storytelling, poetry, exhibitions, workshops, and a film festival.

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Khaligraph Jones
Musa Jakadala
Nazizi
Karun
Mazzi & Soul Purpose
The CBK Music
Nairobi Horns Project
Nafsi Huru
Bensoul

HOSTS
Eric Omondi
MC Mbom
MC Jakamega

DJs
Dj Kriss Darlin
Dj Suraj    

EVENT DETAILS
Date:  Saturday August 3rd, 2019
Time:  Doors Open at 9:00am, show at 10:00am
Venue: Kisumu Beach Resort
       Next to Kenya Pipeline

Tickets: Ksh 300 General Admission. VIP Tickets Ksh 2000. Kids: Free! All ages
Tickets on sale at: Mookh.com

Content courtesy of Nairobi fashion hub Digital Online Team 

Introducing Versatile Kenyan Rapper Mak Mansa with New Single “So Fly”

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Nearly three months on from the release of Hapa Kazi single, and Kenyan rap star Mak Mansa is back with news of a sequel and the project’s lead single, “So Fly”.

The video narrates how a night out turns dramatic as Mansa ends up having a sexual encounter with a lady who happens to head an organization that Mansa needs to make a deal to since he is one who has an unfailing ability with the ladies and never fails to make them swoon.

If the new single is anything to go by, the smooth rap melodies of its predecessor will still be front and center, but “So Fly” suggests a more uptempo edge with rolling, trappy drums and club-ready bass lines.

Born and bred in Kinangop in Nyandarua County, Mak Mansa’s story is that of perseverance, persistence, and that of sheer hard work and hustle which will probably get the attention of his Hip Hop peers in the game. Mansa’s musical journey can be summed up in two words, ‘Brutal Ambition.’ Whether it is 13 years ago while in Form One and managing to convince his mother to finance his first project, to beginning various enterprises to finance his music career you cannot fail to acknowledge the efforts of this ambitious 27 year old.

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With Jay Z being one of the few industry players he looks up to his stage name comes with no surprise as it is derived from the great Mansa Musa I of Mali. He wants the greatness, but he is very self-aware to know that it takes a certain level of tenacity to be one of the greats and he’s ready for the journey.

Mak Mansa So fly 

As Mansa says in his debut single, “Hapa Kazi (No Wira),” “Nö stress, press on, till I get it all” means that he is not coming to play but rather stay in the game.

Versatility can be said to be his other name since he is ready to experiment with beats unlike many rapper s whose, flows, wit and sounds become monotonous with each new day. His new sinle , “So Fly” is the bulls eye in a flirtatious point of view.

In an attempt to test waters and push boundaries, he raps about where he views himself within the industry while at the same time looking at where he is coming from and where he is headed. So fly is an ironic attempt to underscore all these factors, seeing that Mansa does not even indulge in some of the things he is talking about! And as he makes it clear in verse 3, all you need to be fly in this life is yourself.

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Catherine Agolla New Song Nayanka Official HD Video

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Catherine Agolla is a singer, songwriter, performing and recording artiste based in Nairobi Kenya, She is Empawa 100 artist , Catherine Agolla is out with her debut Song dubbed Nayanka , the song is produce and directed by Mr Eazi’s Empawa Africa initiative.

Nayanka offers a perfect mix of Afriopop music and a taste of more exotic afriodance tune.coupled with great vocals and poetic lyrics, Agolla introduces a new concept in the Empawa competition,through the emPawa Africa initiative, Mr Eazi has selected 100 artists to receive $3000 each to create a music video.
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She started singing at a very young age in her primary school choir competing in music festivals to a National Level, however made her career debut in 2017 with a song titled ‘Milele’ which is a Swahili love song inspired by her crush. Agolla writes her own music inspired by her past experiences and of those around her.

Though still a newcomer she has earned admiration from various brands in the creative industry. She was one of the brand ambassadors for Blaze by Safaricom 2017/2018. Her debut single ‘Milele’ has been featured in the popular romantic film Plan B. She is also one of Mr. Eazi’s #Empawa100,Pure passion is what drives her and she firmly believes in putting God first in everything she does.

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Sauti Sol New Song Extravaganza Featuring Bensoul, Nviiri the Storyteller, Crystal Asige & Kaskazini Official HD Video

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Sauti Sol Extravaganza. Kenyan hit-makers, Sauti Sol ushers a brand new single titled Extravaganza which features Bensoul, Nviiri the Storyteller, Crystal Asige and Kaskazini.

International boy-band and Kenya’s major musical export Sauti Sol are here for no games in 2019. They just released a new record that reminds us why they are the greatest group in our times. If you had no idea what Benga is, here is the showcase.

As of 2019, the focus has been on the new record label, Sol Generation which seems to churn out stars and hits. We were introduced to Besoul as the first signee but today we know about Nviiri the Story Teller, Crystal Asige and Kaskazini.
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The Boy-Band opens the new jam ‘Extravaganza’ with sweet melodies and harmonies that make the bridge of the jam. Bensoul takes off the story of the trial to triumph story. New signee Nviiri has his spot on the same, handing it to Crystal and lastly Kaslazini.

The jam is a new sound according to Bien. “We are here to show you that Sauti Sol is still the baddest in the game. We wanted to create a timeless jam with an authentic sound. The jam has a message too, so make sure you listen and re-listen”.

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Elizabeth Nahna New Song Nisamehe Official HD Video

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Just over a month following the release of “Duogi E Pacho” featuring Roy Captain of Supersquad band, Elizabeth Nahna enters the digital universe to deliver the brand new  visual to her latest single, which premiered  with YouTube on Wednesday evening  (May 15).

Singer Elizabeth Nahna Delivers ‘Nisamehe’ Single

“I’m all about making records that feel good. I want to take my listeners on a trip every time they hear music from me,” the Kisumu City native says. “After I linked up with Malique from MGF Studio to create the song, I knew ‘NISAMEHE’ needed a cute, well-crafted and original visual to match.”

With that said Nahna went and linked up with Kenya’s best music video producer and director Johnson Kyalo to assist in telling her story and direct her fourth video together. “As an independent artist it’s super important to execute the vision I see properly, so I knew I needed a director I can count on,” she adds. “Even though we both live in two different cities, the universe always aligns everything to work out for the greater good.

The Afro-Pop artist kicks off the clip by hitchhiking for a ride back home to her lover who is seen in the village pushing a handcart and using it to hawk water to enable him take care of two children their mother; Nahna left for her while eloping with a much ‘better’ lover. She is now coming back regretful and humbly asking to be forgiven for her past deeds.

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Nahna has since proven to be among the few top most new female breed of artists coming from the lakeside town of Kisumu, Kenya. To date she has managed to share the stage with the likes Diamond Platnumz, Jose Chameleone, the late Oliver Mtukudzi and a host of many other legendary musicians that she has also gotten a chance to work and interact with on different levels.

“I’m really happy with how the video turned out and the concept behind it,” the Kisumu transplant concludes. “I hope that people will enjoy it as much as we had fun creating it.”

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Spectrum Kagwe Mungai Album Launch

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Kenyan superstar with a unique style and presence, Kagwe Mungai shares his debut album ‘Spectrum’ featuring hit tracks like Doctor & African Lady

Kagwe Mungai is launching his first album, Spectrum in a colorful concert at the Alchemist! Come and celebrate with us!

After a successful string of singles,Kagwe Mungai now eyes an album. The talented crooner-cum-music producer took to his Instagram to announce that his debut album Spectrum is underway. The deets were albeit sketchy at first,but he promised a follow up post to demystify its predecessor. That he did a few hours later.

A 12-track album,with 3 bonus tracks to boot is slated for the 18th of May 2019. Some already-released tracks like Till The End and Bass will feature on the album. 3 of the tracklist will be collaborations,two of them with fellow local musicians.

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Mungai’s multihyphenated career has been on the rise. From collaborations with renowned singers from far-flung places to being a part of local bangers,his has been a winning streak. Having produced songs for reputable music acts hitherto,it’s little wonder that he has writing and production credits on the whole album.

He has also clearly broken the n0-album stereotype by most Kenyan music acts. Will the reception be anything to write home about? That will come to light on 18th May 2019!

Content courtesy of NRG & Nairobi Fashion Hub Online Digital Team

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