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King Kaka, a Kenyan wordsmith, and artist has released a new music video rap song named Shida Za Kidosi by King Kaka ft Khaligraph Jones Provoke was in charge of the production. Khaligraph Jones, Africa’s King rapper, is featured.

The music video to King Kaka and Khaligraph Jone’s collaboration called “Shida za Kidosi” is set to premiere on YouTube on December 30th. The song has been available exclusively for Safaricom Baze users since Christmas and will finally be on other streaming platforms tomorrow.

King Kaka released a new EP this year in partnership with Rémy Martin called Happy Hour which features popular hits such as “Pull Up” featuring one of Kenya’s biggest Gengetone groups Wakadinali. The new collaboration with Jones, although not a track on his new EP, is a welcome addition to both their repertoires

Jones has also been busy this year, he recently concluded his Odinare Rap Challenge in partnership with OdiBets by releasing a new song featuring the top 6 finalists called “Khali Cartel 4.” His new collaboration with Kaka is just one more in a year Jones has spent teaming up with other Kenyan artists.

“Shida Za Kidosi”, produced by Provoke and directed by Steve Mugo, is due to go live on Thursday at 9 AM.

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This music video is definitely a banger and it’s been trending on streams, imagine a video dropped a couple of hours ago and it’s already got thousands of views, check it out, guys.

The official music video for Shida Za Kidosi Ft Khaligraph Jones is crispy as expected with appearances from King Kaka and Khaligraph Jones themselves. But it’s with an entirely different concept lively and interesting with different moves and styles, shot a little bit in a studio and also out in the open. It is most definitely not boring and you will find it quite interesting, is it one of the best music videos we’ve received this month? Yes, it is!

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Kenyan King of Genge  Jua Cali has released a new banger song dubbed “Kenya One Tribe”.

Paul Julius Nunda, better known by his stage name Jua Cali (born 12 September 1979), is a Kenyan hip-hop rapper. In 2000 together with producer Clemo they founded Calif Records where Jua Cali has stayed since. Jua Cali performs in Kiswahili and Sheng in a popular Kenyan style of rapping called Genge.

Jua Cali was born in Eastlands, Nairobi. His parents, Doreen Onditi and Evans Onditi (deceased) were both schoolteachers. He grew up with a strict Catholic upbringing in California Estate to the east of Nairobi city. He began rapping at age 10, encouraged by his elder brother Christopher Sati. He was known as an introverted teenager who was often quiet, hardly ever socializing.

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Song Title: Kenya One Tribe
Song Performed By Jua Cali, Femi One, Stivo Simple Boy, Maandy, Zzero Sufuri, Mbogi Genje, Benzema, Parroty Vunulu, Odi Wa Murang’a
Audio Recorded, Mix & Mastered By: Motif Di Don
Project Director: Dr. Donald Otoyo
Video Director: Trey Juelz
Dancers: PPMC Dancers
Dance Choreographer: Sylvester Ondiege (Ticha Sly)
Executive Producer: Permanent Presidential Music Commission

Kenyan newest rap female recording artist and YouTuber known for her role as a cast member in the Kenyan reality show Being Bahati, Diana Bahati is here with a brand new joint dubbed One Day.

 In her previous interview, she said Willy Paul has issues with her because of the way her songs have been performing on YouTube compared to his, Willy Paul’s.

“wanasema, you handle your sister’s bae very mannerlessly, bwana ya wenyewe is a no-go zone,” she said in the song.

She took to her Instagram page to share the news with her fans on how her latest rap dubbed “One Day” has performed on YouTube.

Diana posted, “Wooooooooooow!!! I would like to start by Saying THANK YOU JESUS for the Favor & Grace  I am Just a few days Old in the music industry and I have Set a Record no KE Female Artist has before!”

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Thank you to all of you Diana fans for being so supportive since Day One, WE have managed to prove to Society that all Dreams are Valid and to the Woman Out there, Know that You Can achieve anything if you Put Your Mind into it, You are all Queens  To the haters,” she added.

She further said, “I appreciate you all too; I needed your hate for me to become stronger and better so I forgive & Love you all. I have over 10,000 positive Comments so I can see you have all joined the winning team.”

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After weeks of teasing a huge announcement, musician Bahati has finally revealed the reason behind the fuss, the secrets, and the teases.

And unexpectedly, the big reveal was his wife, Diana Marua who debuted her rap career before an invited crowd of bloggers, YouTubers, and news people at the Trademark Hotel on Sunday.

Diana Marua will now go by the name Diana B. And she has put all rappers on notice.

“This is big, this is huge wacha na hiyo ufala ya Eric Omondi, this is big for Kenya,” Singer Bahati said, before ushering his wife onto the stage.

And when she finally got onto the stage, Diana who wore silver and black hot pants, a matching bralette, and chunky stiletto boots started dropping the bars.

“Wow, Diana B on this,” she rapped Wanaosema tutaachana, sidanganyi watangoja sana, yetu si ya konde boy na Kajala…mapenzi za kujienjoy za kifala, ama kama Lilian na gavana, vita za Chris Brown na Rihanna… Bahati na Marua tamu kama halua…”

“Are you ready?” She posed

Her retinue of invited guests to the launch included musician Akothee, who went on to hype Diana B as “Africa’s Biggest Female Rapper”

“Iko wapi nduru ya the biggest artist in the whole of Africa?

Akothee said,” Can someone get me a towel, I’m sweating, If you are not shocked today … how many are shocked by the Bahati reveal?”

Akothee said that despite having been in the industry for more than seven years, it was the first time she was seeing that many cameras in one place.

“Bahati usitufanye hivi tena, unaweza fanya watu wa-lose maini,” Akothee continued.

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In a quick interview, Diana told all that were gathered for the launch that her greatest motivator is her husband and fellow singer Bahati.

On a global scale, Diana B says she is inspired by Nicki Minaj, Shensea, Cardi B among others.

The new rapper in town also revealed that she has another project simmering in the works, to be released later in December.

She however declined the invitation to reveal whether her style will lean towards gospel or secular, saying she will be doing music for the soul.

“I’m doing good music, music for the soul, music for the food … I’m doing music for everybody, let us enjoy let us have fun, let us not categorize fun,” she added.

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Kenyan rapper King Kaka, born Kennedy Ombima, has officially launched his new Extended Play (EP) dubbed ‘Happy Hour’ after months of suffering a health scare.

The EP was launched in an invite-only event that took place in Kilimani on Tuesday night.

King Kaka was accompanied by his wife Nana Owiti and in attendance was his Kaka Empire signee Femi One as well as fellow artistes Jua Kali, Jaguar, among other notable household names.

“It is a big day for me. Today we are celebrating my second birthday. My birthday is on May 7th but today I am dropping my first EP in 13 years, it’s titled ‘Happy Hour,” said a joyous King Kaka.

The ‘Wajinga Nyinyi’ hitmaker said he wanted to do something to celebrate the gift of life following his health scare.

“Having gone through one of the toughest times in my life when I was ailing, I wanted to do something to celebrate life and all the goodness it has to offer.”

The EP features his wife Nana Owiti, a famed TV presenter, as the face of the official cover.

“We had already done the cover photoshoot before. We did some design but it wasn’t working because I was very thin and sick. So at the time, I decided to display my wife as the cover because she has played a very important role,” explained King Kaka.

‘Happy Hour’ features Tanzanian singer Rich Mavoko, Ugandan Ykee Benda, and other notable Kenyan artists such as Amos and Josh, Wakadinali, Kristoff, Okello Max, and Ndume.

King Kaka informed that he worked on the project a while back but its release was hindered by his ailment.

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“The initial release date for the EP was October 1 but after I got sick, we had to reschedule it further to date. So, the songs were already recorded,” he said.

During the launch event, King Kaka could barely hide his exhilaration as he shared the good progress of his current state following a misdiagnosis that led to him losing 33 kilograms in the process.

“Right now I am doing fine. I cannot believe it. I was initially 85kgs and dropped to 62kgs. But we now thank God for the gift of life. I could hardly eat and walk, but now I can. There is no better feeling,” he stated.

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Kenyan heavyweight hip hop recording artist and award winner, Brian Robert Ouko popularly known as Khaligraph Jones is back with a brand new banger titled Khali Cartel 4.

On Monday, Papa Jones took to social media to announce the official release of Khali Cartel 4, a project he has featured top 6 finalists of the Odinare Challenge. The top 6 finalists on the rap cipher are; Katapilla, Shekina Karen, Murasta, Achicho, Elisha Elai, and Ben-c.

After 2 Years, We are Back Again, #Khalicartel4 #Kc4, gotta be the best one so far 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Now on Youtube https://t.co/Pm4uwzBnPC pic.twitter.com/A2aTFFiKGh

— Khaligraph Jones (@KHALIGRAPH) November 22, 2021

The new tune has been released exactly two years after the unveiling of Khali Cartel 3 that featured; Bey T, Breeder Lw, Silverstone Barz, Rekles, and Chiwawa.

The Khali Cartel 4 Instrumental was created by Aress 66, Vinc on The beat, Papa Jones himself, and its visuals were arranged by Omoke.

Minutes after being released Khali Cartel 4 took over Twitter and YouTube trends and so far it has garnered over 161K views in just 11 hours.

The cipher which features Khaligraph and the top six finalists of the Odinare rap Challenge was a project that saw Blue Inc. studios partner with betting firm Odibets under their Odimtaani initiative.

Speaking to journalists after the release of the cipher, Khaligraph said that Khali Cartel 4 was a one-of-a-kind music project to celebrate his fans for their support.

“I decided to release Khali Cartel 4 this year in a bid to give back to my fans who have been with me through thick and thin, after bringing the Odinare challenge to the rap scene courtesy of Odibets. I released Khali Cartel 4 with the six rap challenge finalists who had proved beyond all reasonable doubt that they were the next stars in the hip hop scene,” said the award-winning rapper.

The Khali cartel 4 cipher video which has been termed by rap fanatics as a “movie” was shot on a bank robbery set up that sees Khaligraph question the various rappers on different issues as they rhyme to the beat of the cipher.

A few months back, Rapper Khaligraph Jones unveiled the winner of the ‘Odinare’ Rap Challenge.

Kibera-born-rapper Katapila won the Odinare Rap Challenge walking away with the grand prize of Sh1 million.

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BenC and Real Elai, came in second and third walking away with Sh500,000 and Sh300,000 respectively.

Blu Ink and Odibets present KC4 featuring The top 6 finalists from the Odinare Challenge spearheaded by Khaligraph Jones.

The project was handled by Blu Ink Corp, Instrumental created by Aress 66, Vinc on The beat & OG.

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These songs all have a message, Although The King was so ill, he came back with a message to all his fans that he was here to stay and would continue giving good music.

Already trending on Twitter and causing major conversation, the song is an absolute club banger and sees King Kaka steadily make his return to the scene after his recent health woes. Pull Up is a clique-friendly track, the kind that you and your crew of friends are likely to jam to in the club, bottoms up and all.

“Naeza-pull up na  kirende, naeza-pull up!” goes the resounding hook against a producer Ricco Beatz’s heavy bass synth. Wakadinali and King Kaka prove a potent combination and ooze chemistry throughout the video.

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Beats, check! Lyrics, check! Video, check! Pull up is one of the best rap collaborations to come of the music scene thus far, Pull Up is the first single off of King Kaka’s upcoming EP, Happy Hour.

King Kaka Teams Up with Wakadinali on ‘Pull Up’
Produced by RiccoBeatz Mr 808.
Directed By Steve Mugo.
Mixed & Mastered by ABH Sound.
Audio Available On Boomplay.
A Kaka Empire Presentation 2021.

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On the new single, ‘Tanga’ Nonini teams up with Tanzanian recording artist, Chege Chigunda who did justice to the song. Chege Chigunda as usual offered the new song that Bongo Fleva vibes accompanied with the lyrical flows from Nonini ‘Tanga’ is a song to vibe to for the week.

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Nonini (born Hubert Nakitare) is a Kenyan hip-hop recording artist, entertainer, and businessman, as of 2018, he was signed to Homeboyz Productions. His debut single ‘Nonini ni Nani?’ earned him a spot in the music scene. His album ‘Mwisho Ya Mawazo’ (2007) featured musicians such as Nyota Ndogo, Mercy Myra, Professor Jay, and Q-Chief.

He is the founder of P-Unit, a music outfit comprising rappers Bonnie, Frasha, and Gabu. In 2009 he was named International Lifestyle Ambassador by the Limkokwing University in Malaysia, Nonini also runs a video production company named Pro Habo.

He ventured into the fashion industry after launching his own shoe brand titled Mgenge 2ru Kicks, the collection ranges from sneakers for kids and adults.

“I have always been a fashion guy and I prefer promoting Kenyan brands. This started way back in the year 2000 when I released the song “Weh Kamu”. I used to go to Gikomba market to get white plain t-shirts and print them,” the singer recalled.

“I even designed the logo for Calif records. So over the years, I’ve just reinvented what I’ve been doing and right now focusing on fashion and taking it seriously as my career. Mgenge 2ru is an apparel brand. We have clothes that include hoodies, jumpers, bomber jackets, and watches,” he added.

The shoes, he says, are made in Italy while the clothesline is made in Kenya.

His journey in music is what inspired him to his new enterprise and Nonini says he’s not about to call it quits.

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“My brand has always been Mgenge 2ru, which for me is a lifestyle. My journey has been from grass to grace. When you wear those shoes it means you are a guy who has hustled and wants to better themselves. That is the inspiration behind the brand.”

Christened the godfather of Genge music, Nonini shot to the limelight in early 2000 after the release of his song “Manze wa Nairobi” which he followed up with a single “Weh Kamu”.

The songs made part of his first album titled “Hanyanring Game” which was released in 2004. He later released two other albums titled “Mwisho wa Mawazo” and “Godfather” in 2007 and 2009 respectively.

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Young and beautiful Kalenjin Rapper, dancer, entertainer, and Kenyan Badgirl, Chepkosgei today released his new song called Okas iit, while working closely with a Kenyan rapper known as Khaligraph Jones, and the producer of this song being Vinc On The Beat

No words can tell greatness if you see one, meet the fast-rising Kenyan female rapper Chepkosgei, She is widely renowned for the lyrical prowess, versatility, and authenticity of her bars which is what always makes her stand out in the stiff competitive music industry.

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In the shortest time period ever, Chepkosgei has risen up to become one of the best rap prospects in Kenya today after releasing his sophomore single with Khaligraph Jones after his debut single dubbed ‘Itabidi mkubali’ a few months ago as she made an entrance into the mainstream music scene.

This song comes out barely a month after her previous release that stirred buzz and left fans debating on her taking over the best femcee crown in Africa at large.

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