The Media Council of Kenya has today come out strongly against individuals, organizations and groups that hold events and ask the media to apply for accreditation in order to attend the events.
The much anticipated Abbas and Chiwawa video for their latest collaboration, 'Abbachiwa show' is finally released. The song was available to fans since the beginning of the year.
This year's Cultural Collage World Music Festival has chosen Ohangla singer Makadem to perform at this year's edition. The prestigious festival is annually held in the United Kingdom to support professional world music.
Kenya's international swimming sensation, Jason Dunford, has been featured in the latest edition of Swim News, the leading international website on everything to do with swimming.
Ever since the Big Brother StarGame kicked off, it has been full of nothing but entertainment, and it just keeps on getting better by the day. But alas! It gets even better. Remember the value added services that were previously available for subscribers? Well, they are back!
The 2012 CNN Multichoice Africa Journalist of the Year Award finalists have just been announced, pitting together a total of 34 journalists from 12 countries across the continent for over 16 categories which will be awarded at a gala ceremony in Lusaka, Zambia on the 21st of July 2012.
From one of his first tracks ever produced (went something like... 'galasoba galasoba') in which he did in the Somali language and the video shot in Eastleigh, you could tell that the young artiste was destined for greater stuff.
Sensational award winning artiste Jimmy Gait is back with another hit song ‘Oleey oleey’ featuring talented gospel rapper Holy Dave and up-coming singer Chuchu.
Kenyans on social media networks are once again seeking to exert the influence they now firmly believe they possess to petition local television stations to alter their programming.
This week's Ghafla! music chart welcomes a hardworking musician to the top of the chart with her single that is dominating the airwaves and request lines.
'The Avengers' continues to break box office records through its third week with analysts predicting that the action film has already crossed the US$1 billion (approx. Kshs. 83 billion) mark making it one of the greatest movies of all time. There are rumours that at this cataclysmic rate, the Joss…
The hot and sexy Habida released a new song and video to it. The video of the song which is still unknown to us and still unreleased, is soon to be out.
Get Lifted is a one of it's kind contemporary christian music show that airs on K24 every Sunday and seeks to entertain, inspire and inform its viewers, while creating an opportunity for local artistes to perform their music live.
If there has ever been a time when Kenyans need to more patriotic, it would have to be now. Kenyans are waking up to the reality that the power does indeed lie with the people. Chambers Music have produced a video in line with the theme of the ordinary mwananchi…
The BBC's special African musicial showcase, dubbed 'Africa Beats' has been going on since the 6th of April 2012. You can now view all the featurettes and performances from a single portal as uploaded by the broadcaster's journalists.
For an artiste to make it in this music industry, they have to sacrifice a lot. Determination is just but a tip of the iceberg when it comes to the qualities that an artiste must posses. Here are some good ways in which you can emerge on top of this…
The upcoming elections have got a large number of Kenyans on edge, whether they be held in December or March next year, as they fear possible political chaos as predicted by the country's national security agencies.
We have just made a discovery through interview about swiftly risen gospel artiste Holy Dave. Turns out that this hip hop rapper is actually a... wait for it... TEACHER.
Kenyan dancehall artiste, and among the fastest rising artistes in that genre, Versatile has just bounced back to the music scene with the track 'Bounce'.
So, we just had Jimmy Gait and Holy Dave at the Ghafla!Kenya offices for an interview on all that's going on around them (read related article) and their latest project, 'Make it or Make it Campaign'.
Following news that Ghafla! reported to you last week about the influence of Twitter and how one media personality and journalist Cynthia Nyamai used it to her delightful benefit, the company involved in the spat have come out to clarify what seems to be a misconception.
Arguably one of Kenya's vocal Queens, songstress Atemi is building many more bridges the pinnacle of her career. Many Kenyans would list her as a firm favourite if asked to list to list leading female musicians in the country, and the artist does not sit easy on her seeming supremacy.…
Ever wondered what your favourite celebrity would be if he/she were not in their current profession? Would your musician be a farmer, or would that lawyer be a hawker or a fishmonger?
The University of Nairobi's art and design students held a showcase event recently to display their work and compete for a cash prize of Kshs. 4,000 provided by sponsors Crown Berger.
Out to all the sports fans, if your at the coast or planning to head on down there to catch the season's soccer climax - The UEFA Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea FC, Il Covo Mombasa is not about to leave you out in the cold. They…
Martin Mwangi better known as SOLEXX GENGE (born 2 sep 1991) is a Kenyan urban gospel music artist who released his first track (NOT A DAY) back in 2009. The track was a bongo style production by a popular Mombasa based producer, Totti of KAY G RECORDS.
On the 19th of May 2012 (from 7pm), students of Penya’s Sauti Academy will be celebrating their graduation in an explosive festival dubbed, ‘LIVE and LOUD’ at Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House.
Here at Ghafla!Kenya, we're still trying hard to understand what made this music video get so many views on YouTube and rounds on the social media. Not that we are criticizing or anything, it is just a little bit weird.
It seems that these two competing artistes will go to any length to trash each other. Prezzo says this, later Jaguar says that. Why don't we just have a music battle between these guys when Prezzo comes back from the BBA.
The ever consistent gospel musician Paul Mwai is on it again. Having released the video for his latest song just yesterday, he is not holding back on the vocals.
Beautiful and strong voiced Rosy Ohon just hit the music waves with a new track that promises to have the mature gospel music industry in the palm of her hands.
North America's largest documentary market, the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival announced 25 projects that were represented at this year's forum which took place from the 26th of April to the 6th of May 2012. Among the projects selected was a feature about Just a Band, produced by Kenya's…
Kenyan hardcore hip hop group Coola Gang are fast approaching the pinnacle of Kenyan lyrical profeciency, what with a steady and growing fanbase and the re-emergence of the genre in Kenya, the future may only be ripe for the taking.
It is more than touching to see what celebrities are doing these days just to give back to the community. Compassion is building fast in the hears of these selfless media personalities. More and more are joining hands to fight various unfortunate situations.
The gospel band, Sarabi, comprising of eight musicians was in Oslo, Norway last week for a concert aimed at spreading the gospel, dubbed Soul Children Party.
Tonight will be the third Wednesday since the launch of the latest Wednesday night event, The Tatto Wednesdays. It is what it is. You get to flaunt all your tattoos (at least those in descent body parts) all night long without looking awkward at all.
So Camp Mulla member K'Cous has dropped a track featuring Camp Mulla affiliate Idris Jones called "Green on the Regular" that is basically a stoner's anthem.
It seems American President Barrack Obama has opened a whole can of worms again with his public support for gay marriage in his country, with reverberations felt across the world with a multitude of mixed reactions even right here in Kenya.
With Tusker Project Fame Season 5 officially underway in East Africa, West Africa isn't far behind as the region is also set to host its fifth edition 'coming soon'.
The Slum Film Festival is back and is still speaking for and representing the passionate film makers that capture the situations and lifestyle in the slums.
All the way from the 1930s, the king of East African Funk is back to perform for his die hard fans. We can all remember him with hit songs like 'unchain my heart' and 'makini' which were the ish back then.
The 2012 CNN Mulitchoice Africa Journalist of the Year awards have drawn a step closer as the judging panel completed its decision this past week on the large number of entries received.
On the 1st of June all roads will be leading to the Michael Joseph Centre to watch one of the best and acknowledged vocalists in Kenya, Valerie Kimani.
Sometimes you just wish you were outside the city, in one of the country's towns, where a night out in a popular club brings together the whole community and the rave is funky and natural... Where incentives are giveaways to attendees and you can dance the night away without fear…
He made a huge comeback to the music industry after going M.I.A on it for personal reasons that are now behind him. He made it all worthwhile when he came back with a new look, attitude and flow of music.
Set for this Thursday, this is the show that will be headlined by most artistes. I mean, almost all of your favorite musicians will be performing at this night.
The creator of the 'mzuka' genre of music might just be the latest addition to 1FM's list of presenters. Those of you that haven't met the dude yet, you should know that he knows how to hold a good conversation and is actually very interesting, so expect nothing but the best entertainment/conversations from him.
Following yesterday's accusations against KTN Senior Investigative Editor Mohammed Ali over a stolen mobile handset as well as handling stolen property, sources say the Standard Group have come out resquesting security for their employee over what it terms as a possible threat to his safety.
Most of Kenya's gospel music always come with that party film that we are used to, you know, the colourful videos and hype lyrics with the artistes jumping around with mad energy. That is all good but it's also interesting and entertaining when the gospel rappers get a little bit…
Drama series is now headed to the radios. This new series, aimed to the youths will be aired in more than 15 radio stations once launched. It is simply destined to be huge.
No wonder guys were all up in Octopizzo's allegations of being a member of the Illuminati. The guy has so many businesses that success just can't help but follow him around. To those with the claims, I say get your hustle on and let Master Mason do his thing.
This will probably be one of the longest dance competitions ever hosted in a club. Klub Betty'z will be hosting the dance competition titled 'Daggering' which will be every Sunday from the 20Th of May.
A day or so after Prezzo was bragging about his wife and family to Barbs, he now had to go and beg for Goldie to give him more kisses. He has proven to be mischievous, and I'm liking this drama that will soon follow.
Websites and social media have become an integral part in a music artist's career and quest to push their music and their brand in an increasingly competitive scope in Kenya.
Citizen TV presenter and most viewers' favorite, Julie Gichuru has now made her movie carrier official. We have always known her to be in front of the cameras, smiling and presenting news in the most comfortable and professional way. Now, she is sitting behind the cameras to produce movies.
The exclusive Genesis Party which took place at the Piano Bar in Nairobi on the 27th of April 2012 was indeed a classic and vintage affair, with attendees splashing out their best bib and tucker.
Kenya’s highly anticipated move from analogue to digital TV and radio broadcasting has been postponed further by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK).
Thursday Nite Live happens every other week at the Choices Club along Baricho Road. Artistes from the original Jazz, Acoustic and Roots music genres perform live for revellers who leave the club with a good taste of original and fabulous music.
This 18Th of May, Sarakasi Dome will be hosting one of the most natural and cultural concerts yet (as they always do). If you appreciate African culture, this is the place to be.
At the Baobab Resort in Diani will take place the most entertaining week long holiday that will make guys forget about their homes and dread ever going back.
You can now be part of the Juliani Mtaa Tour and even get to mingle with him. For those who are not familiar with this tour, it is all about Juliani performing in the hoods of Nairobi.
The next edition of SLAM Africa is set to take place this coming Friday evening at a location it now safely calls home: Dass Ethiopian restaurant, in Nairobi's electric avenue... Westlands.
Kenyan producer Chris Adwar has put together another sterling musical offering which is set to firmly place this rising star back in the limelight after a prolonged hiatus from the scene.
Gospel singer and one of the most original and true at it, Eunice Njeri has just released her latest song. Speaking of her undying love for The Creator in a way that captures your heart and soul, she comes with 'Nimekubali'.
This was part of the BBA weekend drama that marked the start of the hype in the Upville House. You have to admit that before this, these celebrities were really boring. Just chatting about boring stuff.
It was really sad to hear about the reveller who was shot dead at Club Click. Apparently, the club owner had a brawl with the reveller before drugging him out of the club, helped by the club bouncers, to the roof top where they shot him in cold blood. Read…
Five lyrically lethal rappers teamed up to narrate their experience of one (imaginary) wild night that turned into a crazy morning. Kind of something like the movie Hangover, except this is the rap version.
Following the cancellation of this month's Blankets and Wine edition which was previously set for the 5th of May 2012 at its usual venue of the Leisure Gardens in Nairobi, the organizers of what is arguably East Africa's permier afro fusion event have just revealed the headliners of the June…
BBA Upville Housemates got tired of being extremely boring and decided to liven up things. So on Saturday, the turned the house into something like Jamaica's PASAPASA.
KTN and Jicho Pevu's Mohammed Ali is in court over accusations that he stole a Nokia 8800 which the court allegedly valued at approximately Kshs. 100,000.
Our sensational band Sauti Sol will be performing alongside America’s finest Janelle Monae at this years Europe’s colours of Ostrava festival set for mid July.
International music TV, Trace TV, which is based in France is among the biggest music and showbiz television channels in the world, along with MTV and Channel O. Only the best of the best music videos gets to be played in the station.
2012 Groove Awards Group of the Year Adawnage, together with Zidi the band will headline the ZiAda Concert from the 1st of June 2012 at the Mombasa Pentecostal Church. This is part of the 'Nitume Nitumie' initiative that the acclaimed musicians have embarked on, with a current bible study plan…
We all remember the great athlete who won us an Olympic gold medal, then later faced a sad and mysterious death. His girlfriend was a suspect along with other stories that no one was really sure about.
Following the release of their HOT new single 'Vile Inafaa' last week, Muthoni the Drummer Queen and rapper Octopizzo having been working around the clock on the video to the song.
Tracing some international artistes with roots in Kenya, I came across a rather interesting musician who uses ingenious beats and rythmn to piece together unique sounds that set him apart from conventional artistes.
Trumpet player Christine Kamau and soul singer Atemi Oyungu are featured in BBC's Africa Beats. Africa Beats is a weekly series that features news African Talent. You get to know that your music is really good if you are featured in this show.
When sensational diva Wahu sang ‘my sweet love’, no one could understand that motherly feeling apart from real mothers. 13th May was mothers’ day, and here at Ghafla we celebrate former Capital FM presenter Pinky
With things heating up in both the BBA Stargame Houses, Big Brother Africa have launched official YouTube feeds for select highlight shows during the 91-day long reality TV show that goes into its second week today.
So I'm sure by now you probably know that Abbas and Chiwawa dropped their beef and decided to go back to what they do best... produce extra good music.
The film industry may seemingly be fledgling in Kenya, but one thing is certain, film groups are not resting on their laurels and constantly coming up with revolutionary ways to highlight issues that affect their local settings.
One of Kenya's leading mobile firms yuMobile, have launched a facility similar to Safaricom’s Okoa Jahazi which will allow subscribers to make their downloads on credit of upto Kshs.20 which they will be able to pay later.
You don't see this kind of thing everyday. We've seen demonstrations and other kind of meetings with the same aim but now this has a whole different approach.
If you attended last Tuesday's Kwani Open Mic event at Club Sounds then you'd know the sweetness that comes with poetry/spoken word performances. The hype and comedy in it just keeps you coming back, not to mention the poems rich in words and rhythm.
I know by now you have probably heard about the allegations about Octopizzo being one of the illuminatty members. All these, as we thought, came from the fact that he has risen so fast, from hustling for shows, to having more than three interviews and two video shoots a day.…
Just thought we would take you down memory lane with a vintage photo of the Redykulass team outside Kenyatta University as they kicked off there career that made them a force to reckon with in the country's entertainment circles albeit for a period of time.
IMAX has been quite the buzz these past few weeks as Kenyans discovered the power of enhanced audio and visual quality conceptualized in an IMAX in 3D experience.
It is really sad that we keep missing out on all these massively celebrated international artistes' visit as they fly right passed us, over to our neighbouring countries.
Weired things happen at the Coast. Last year we witnessed the birth of a goat with a human face and now we just witnessed, or at least told by the concerned artistes, 'juju' in music.
It is yet another one of those sweet times that we like to just move to the sound and music of the great Reggae legend and inspiring man, Bob Nester Marley.
Kenyans love for European football will come to a climax this month as the season for both European national and continental tournaments culminate. Various entertainment spots around not just Nairobi, but other cities and towns across the country are trying to woo patrons to their venues for both this closing…
On her latest column post in Zuqka, Ciku’s Beefs, the celebrated Kenyan radio personality made a startling revelation that would come as much of a surprise to all her ‘Busted’ fans.
It seems that an increasing number of Kenyans are choosing to go to entertainment venues without hard cash, but instead opting to use either their debit or credit cards. It’s not unusual these days to see a select number of revelers in the club accruing intimidatingly large tabs and then…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) may be home to billion shilling corporates dominated by the agricultural and financial sectors, but there’s a company set to pioneer its industry and hopefully buck the monotony.
On the long trip to your destination, on that late night bus ride home, at that boring lecture when you’re at the back of the class and when you’re taking an evening walk around the corner, your best friend would more often than not be your headphones or your earphones.
They are the guys that brought you the hot tune with Wyre the Love Child, 'Feels Good' that was a one of a kind club banger. They later came back to the music scene with the song'House Party' that got a good reception through out the social media.
It is now getting really old. Teasing Prezzo left, right and center. Can't we all just give this guy a break. Almost everyone has taken shots at the guy, some true and just, and some just sad.
He is the guy behind most of the best dancehall tunes in Kenya, very influential when it comes to music talks and yet, with all the praises that goes around for him, he is also one of the most humble celebrities you can find in kenya.
The much anticipated reggae concert that I spent most of my time hyping and advertising with anxiety has just been cancelled (read the Bushman article). I just can't believe this, yet true.
There's a limited crop of top musicians around the world with their music featured on the seemingly exclusive VEVO channel, available on YouTube in Kenya and other African countries, and a fewer range of artistes on the continent that can boast a dedicated channel on the site.
This is the night event that allows gospel music fans and all that have seen the great light, to have an experience of the night life (minus alcohol and everything immoral of-course). You might think that these are really boring nights. Well, you are dead wrong.
Time will come when almost all hoods will be having their own radio stations through which they will air the matters that concern them and the welfare of their neighbourhood. Kibera already has its own station and so does Korogocho (Koch FM).
LIVE performance may be an art that some of the artists in Kenya may have forgotten, but by international consensus, these performances have become a necessity for a broad range of artists looking to push their profit margins as well as get their music and brand firmly imprinted in new…
Ghetto Radio presenter and youth favorite radio personality Mbusii, real name Daniel Githinji Mwangi will be hosting the yet to come party that promises to bring Jogoo Road back to life. Know for his interesting approach of radio presenting and the hilarious conversations that he hold with his co-presenter Bonoko…
I'm still trying to figure out who's to blame in this scenario. It's really twisted how the woman cheats on the guy, and even more twisted how the husband allegedly brought witchcraft into this matter.
Rapper Nasty Thomas considers himself a very lucky man after Monday's incident in Westlands. With the speed that all these buildings are being erected nowadays, it's no wonder they keep coming down one after the other.