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May 18, 2012
19:38
BOX OFFICE HIT MOVIE AVENGERS BOOST SHAWARMA SALES
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Aside from smashing box office records, it seems that the recently released superhero flick, The Avengers, has also bumped up sales in another business – selling Shawarmas.
“Have you ever tried shawarma?” Iron Man asks Captain America during some comic relief after an intense fighting scene, “There’s a shawarma joint about two blocks from here. I don’t know what it is, but I want to try it.”
Shawarma joints in Hollywood have seen a dramatic increase in sales, as much as 80 per cent at Ro-Ro’s Chicken, as reported by TMZ.
19:21
NYOTA NDOGO AND ALLY B'S "JUJU" SPELL
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Coast based artiste NYOTA NDOGO was last week shocked when her CD refused to play in a concert in South Coast.In attendance, was ALLY B who’s CD also failed to play – a situations that made the two cite juju spells.Apparently, even after the two attempted to play with a different CD changer, it was all in vain.Additionally, they tried to replace the equipment and connected a new laptop to rescue the show but it also generated a virus and refused to play.It is said that artist’s in the Coastal region experience this as a result of their competitors who throw bad spirits towards them.
props: dailypost
19:14
COAST MUSICIANS SONGS TO BE PLAYED ON TRACE TV?
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Trace TV is no doubt one of the most watched music station in the world. The French music and entertainment station is expanding to English speaking African nation and African programmes are soon to follow suite on on their programmes line up.

Our sources said that the TRACE TV reps are looking for Kenyan contacts for the “media, lifestyle and sports” stakeholders for “PR actions”.

TRACE is dedicated to the many means of expression of urban culture (music, fashion, sport, film and dance). It highlights reports, interviews, documentaries and programmes reflecting the reality of urban cultureSo, do coast artiste have what it takes? watch this space for more details
19:07
MAMA SIZO COLLABO'S WITH PILI PILI
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Ever since she got into mombasa showbiz, MAMA SIZO has been working real hard and proving her critics wrong by proving that age is just but a mere number. Probably the eldest active entertainer in mombasa, word is that Mama Sizo has worked on a record with Nairobi based musician PILI PILI on a love song dubbed SIKU ZINAENDA. Heres the video:
16:50
MOHAMMED ALI IN COURT OVER PURCHASING A STOLEN PHONE
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The best journalist of the year, Mohammed Ali is in court for handling a stolen Nokia 8800. The journalist famed for his popular series Jicho Pevu is been accused of handling a phone that is valued at Sh.100, 000.Word has it that he has denied the charges. Moha as he is famously known has been freed on Sh. 50,000 cash bail.Local Media reported, “The Kenya Television Network (KTN) chief investigative editor appeared at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday morning where he denied the charges before Chief Magistrate Esther Maina and was freed on a Sh50,000 cash bail.
He was accused of having stolen the mobile phone on diverse dates between June 14, 2011 and 6 July 2011 from Al Mana Electronics on Luthuli Avenue in Nairobi.
The charges indicate he committed the offence jointly with others not before court.
He also faced a separate charge of handling stolen property.
“On Oct 20th 2011 at Central police station in Nairobi, otherwise in the course of stealing, dishonestly received the said mobile phone having reasons to believe it had been stolen,” the court papers read.
He has denied all the charges and released on a cash bail until June 18 when his case will be heard.
Ali was still in the basement cells early Monday afternoon seeking to raise the cash bail.

PROPS::DAILYPOST
16:44
FEMALE BOUNCER DIES AT BELLA VISTA GRENADE ATTACK
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It is confirmed that a female bouncer from Club Bella vista in Mombasa lost her life following thegrenade attacks. Five people were injured during the incident that happened yesterday at 9.30pm.Witnesses say that the attackers had been denied entry by the club bouncers after they resisted the normal security inspections and that’s when they threw the explosives into the club. One of the attackers dropped a handgun when they were escaping after the tragic incident.Regional police chief said, ''we lost one of the victims, a lady who was a security guard at the club, she died in hospital.’’The injured were rushed to Coast General Hospital and The Agha Khan hospital

PROPS::GHAFLA.CO.KE
May 10, 2012
11:52
REMEMBER THIS GOAT WITH HUMAN FACE??
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I was just going through some of the Kenyan videos randomly and came across this old video that captured a very weired and mysterious incident that happend way back in 2009 in Mombasa. This was the weirdest and most mysterious Kenyan incident ever.The headline itself was just messed up... "Goat with human face". WTH!!! Citizen TV captured this clip of Jomvu village residents in Mombasa having discovered a newly born kid (not human kid, but goat kid) that had human features all over its body. Tongue, mouth, teeth, eyes... the whole face.After coming from the shock of the video, you finally can't help but wonder... "that was a really really sick pervert," right? (as much as it is biologically impossible). Or do you want to convince yourself that this was a miracle? Didn't think so.Too bad the father is still at large. Check out the video below
PROPS: Kone SekouGHAFLA.CO.KE
11:15
IVORY PUB SWEPT CLEAN BY AUCTIONEERS
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"Ikibamaba sana wapi nduru weweuweee" Well looks like ilibamaba sana and someone forgot to pay their bills. Word on the street is that by the time of going to press(The time im posting this) IVORY PUB, along Moi Avenue is being raided by auctioneers due to unsettled bills.Our sources have confirmed that the auctioneers have taken away furniture and other equipments from the premises. Ivory has risen to be one of the hottest joints in Mombasa hosting some of the best musicians in the country with massive followers. So they are bringing down TAMARIND, TEMBO is closing down and IVORY for sure will be out of bounds for a period of time.
Keep it MombasaVIBES as the story develops
May 05, 2012
12:49
TEMBO TO FINALLY CLOSE ITS DOORS
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16 years on the game and now its time for the wrap up. TEMBO DISCO, One of the oldest and the top entertainment spots in Mombasa will officially be shut down on the 2nd of June after a night dubbed THIS IS IT.
Tembo disco is or rather will be one one off the largest and most recognized entertainment spots in East Africa.

Tembo has hosted some of the most attended concerts in the history of this country's showbiz, hosted some of the greatest international artistes and lasted a life time.
This comes as a major blow to the mombasa entertainment industry after the government announced that it would demolish the TAMARIND HOTEL.
11:17
PROMOTER DENIES CONNING CHIKUZEE
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Mombasa based promoter and prominent designer JAMES MATOLE has denied claims that he conned coast artiste CHIKUZEE off his money. Matole - who is brother to Mzazi Willy M Tuva of Citizen TV - is in a war of words with the artiste over the payments for performing at several of his shows. Commenting on the issue, Matole told Word Is, “The issue with Chikuzee was just a minor issue and was sorted out in a professional way.”
However, Chikuzee still says he owes him and the balance of the payments was to go into paying for his music video that was shot by GIT led Stephen Gitau tittled Siwabaya. Matole is planning on promoting Tanzanian teen star Aslay who will be performing in various clubs in Mombasa this month. Aslay is a protégé of Chege from the TMK Family and is famed for his hit song Nakusemea
PROPS: ELKANA JACOB
April 27, 2012
14:18
BEEF BETWEEN DJ KAYTRIXX AND DJ HASSAN OVER CHAT AWARDS???
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Just days after the kenyan version of B.E.T, i.e CHAGUO LA TENIEEZ awards, there is already controversy brewing. To begin with, the event did not have a massive turn out this year like it has always been and questions were raised over some of the winners.

Some people were not satisfied with the outcome of the Dj category after KAYTRIXX who works for a station that sponsored the event bagged the best Dj and Vj awards.

DJ HASSAN was not impressed with the out come and in an interview with ZUQKA said:

"I believe I won the best DJ category, but because they wanted to please their sponsor, I have nothing to say. My fans know what I am capable of. Some artistes lost because they had disagreed with the organisers,"

Whats your take, do you think the awards were fair? Keep it MombasaVIBES

PROPS: DENIS OKEYO
April 26, 2012
17:10
SHAME::: APOSTLE NG'ANG'A-DRUNK, CRAZY AND DISORDERLY
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The self –proclaimed Apostleof Neno Evangelism has proved to be one of those pastors who preach water and drink wine!
The pastor who lives extravagantly, wears classy designer suits and drives lavish cars has a case to answer to his avid followers.
Yesterday, the pastor secretly decided to indulge into one for the road but ended up having one too many. Unknown to him, one cannot hide away from alcohol when it decides to ‘rarukia’ you.
The pastor who even had a show on TV started behaving badly. He had been accompanied by one of his girlfriends - Rumour has it that she is his fiancée. Note, Nganga has been a widower since his wife passed away of stroke related ailments.
From his drinking spree, Ngang’a headed back home. Stinking of alcohol, he knocked on his door. The young woman peered and saw him staggering and refused to open the door for him. Apostle demanded to be let in as he is the owner of the maisonette.
As he disagreed with the missus, he started hurling insults at her and provoking her in a way suggesting that he wanted to beat her up. One of the security guard attempted to calm him down but he assaulted him.
Interestingly, the man of God who is a close friend to the Vice President called up the police and changed the story accusing the security guard of assaulting him! Now, the security guard is in police custody waiting to be arraigned in court today!
Ngang’a is not your ordinary preacher! He owns a Range Rover approximated to go at 17.5 Million shillings! The preacher believes that he is a saint thus converted himself into an Apostle in a bid to be ranked higher than a Bishop, Pastor or Reverend.
The pastor claims to perform miracles, heal all types of diseases and make his followers successful. Weird enough, majority of his congregation is a class of poor folks who believe that the only way to get close to God is through Apostle Ngang’a.
They say ‘mganga hajigangi’. Otherwise we would have advised him to heal himself from the disease of alcoholism!
SOURCE: DAILYPOST
16:14
JULIANI DID A COLLABO WITH AN INTERNATIONAL ARTISTE
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American Gospel artiste Anthony Faulkner is in Nairobi for a number of reasons. Anthony spoke to Word Is about his plans. Today the US RnB artiste will be shooting a music video with rapper JULIANI for their musical collaboration titled Connection. The song is sang in both English and Swahili and was recorded at the Homeboyz studios. “We recorded the song in December when I was here for 20 days,” Anthony told Word Is, “The song is a call for brotherhood.”As a writer, arranger, performer, and producer Anthony has many credits to his name. He has also acted in TV shows like Malcolm in the Middle and Shield also recorded a single with Kambua. The single produced by Blackman is titled It Starts With You and is yet to be released. The two songs will be featured in Anthony’s major international release set for September this year called The Chemistry of Change. Anthony will be performing on Friday at the Nairobi Cinema from 6pm at the event dubbed Extreme Worship hosted by Apostle Martin Ssuna.On Saturday, he will be presenting an award at the Groove Awards ceremony at Nairobi Baptist Church from 3pm. Anthony received his introduction to music by Legendary R&B artist A'ngela Winbush – who has over 10 charted top 10 RnB hits - and she mentored Anthony through his youth years of wanting to become a professional recording artist.
PROPS: GRACE KERONGO, THE STAR WORD IS
April 24, 2012
12:39
NAJIB BALALA INVESTS IN SHOWBIZ
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Since its launch, there has been buzz every where over the new radio station on the block for its state of the art equipment that cant match of any other radio station in Mombasa if not Kenya and its creme de la creme crop of the finest presenters you can get on radio.

For the slow ones, Im talking about PILI PILI FM. Currently on 99.5 Fm Mombasa and 92.5 Fm Malindi. Word on the street is that this is former Tourism Minister and Mvita Mp's investment.
The station located at Texas alarm building in Nyali is apparently owned by NAJIB BALALA and is allegedly to be managed by the former Minister's right hand man Babanginda.
Babangida is also rumored to be preparing to vie for governorship in Mombasa.
Balala is the second Coast politician to invest in media after Chirau Ali Makwere who owns RADIO KAYA
11:56
LULU BROUGHT TO COURT TO FACE MURDER CHARGES
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Actress Elizabeth Micheal, aka Lulu, was brought to court earlier today for a second time to face charges for the murder of fellow actress and lover, the late Steven Charles Kanumba.
Lulu, who was dressed in a pink deera and pink shawl seemed unphased by all the cameras and comotion from journalists and police who escorted her, as she quietly looked down and walked into the court room.Lulu was read her charges by Elizabeth Kaganda the presiding judge. The actress wasnt allowed to speak of defend herself as the case was postponed pendig further investigation.
Elisabeth Micheals father, who was present in the court for her daughter seemed sad and unhappy due to the case postponement.Lulu was then escorted by armed police in three cars back to Segerea prison as she awaits her ongoing trial.The next trial is set for the 7th of May 2012.

PROPS: BONGO 5
April 23, 2012
12:15
JULIANI GIVING OUT A SOUPED UP RIDE TO A LUCKY FAN
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Do you really want to win a souped up car? Definitely it’s a yes. Good news is that celebrated gospel hip hop singer JULIANI is set to
give out his first car (a starlet) to one of his fans in a promotion dubbed ‘itaendeshwa na nani’ .People can win the car by buying Juliani’s latest album Pulpit kwa street, where the lucky winner will get a golden CD which will be among his CDs on sale.The gospel artiste said this during an interview with Zuqka.Check the video of how you can win Juliani’s car

PROPS: GODFREY MWANGI
GHAFLA
11:50
WHERE IS THE EAST COAST CREW?
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They came, they saw, they concurred, but all of a sudden, they have gone numb. Remember when Hassan "Mr. President" Faisal and his entourage were the talk of the town? Well, people been asking questions what happened to the EAST COAST CREW or rather where are they?
First on the list was one ALDI MKALI WAO who is a hip hop artiste, and an ex member of the crew who left the unit and this is what he had to say: in an interview with MombasaVIBES:
"f*** east coat crew thats just a teenage crew trying to get noticed but they aint ish. fron aldi "real tok
Next on the hot seat was TWENTY TWO, another notably big name in Mombasa showbiz who pointed it out clearly that he was not part of the crew and this is what he had to say:
"Hapana twenty 2 hayuko east crew. Niko na manegers wengine buda. Watu wanakwenda mbele awarudi nyuma. In few dayz u will come 2 knw my manegers"

QRITICAL who has wide audience across the nation and probably the biggest artiste from the unit also pointed out he is not part of the unit, due to personal reasons and here was his take:
"i Used to be part of the East Coast crew but not anymore. Mr. Faisal wil always be my dad"

Some other members notably INNOCENT SUNDAY, ERICK OMTERE, ISABELL SONKETT, PRINCE ADIO, EYESHER, PRINCE ADIO noted that the crew is still intact and its just that they have been too busy with personal errands though they are still part of the crew.
We talked to the C.E.O of the unit MR. HASSAN FAISAL who assured us that all is well in his camp and actually they are up to some bigger projects.
We have been reorganising ourselves and most members have been going thru alot of personal issues and we gave ourselves a break. We have major things coming up. we have signed a contract with a club here in Mombasa where we will do Msa got Talent. We are launching our 2 movies very soon and we shooting another movie very soon

He also added the they are planning the ALBINO PROJECT with NONINI soon.
Well, there you heard it, you be the judge and keep it MombasaVIBES
9:56
CHAT AWARDS 2012 WINNERS
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TEENIEZ’ ACTOR OR ACTRESS
1. Jobu (Bernard Safari) BebaBeba, NTV
2. Lulu (Brenda Wairimu) Mali, NTV
3. Baha (Kamau Mbaya) Machachari, Citizen TV
4. Ma DVD (Brian Ndwale) Machachari, Citizen TV
TEENIEZ’ MUSIC MIX SHOW
1. Str8 Up – KTN
2. Xtreem – Citizen
3. The Beat – NTV
4. Riddim Up – K24
TEENIEZ’ TV NEWS ANCHOR
1. Lilian Muli – Citizen TV
2. Edith Kimani – KTN
3. Janet Mbugua – Citizen TV
4. Julie Gichuru – Citizen TV
TEENIEZ’ TV DRAMA/SOAP SHOW
1. BebaBeba – NTV
2. Mali – NTV
3. Machachari – Citizen TV
4. Changing Times – KTN
TEENIEZ’ TV VJ
1. VJ Flash – Mambo Mseto EA, Citizen Tv
2. VJ Kaytrixx – Str8 Up, KTN
3. VJ Creme – Xtreem, Citizen TV
4. VJ Hassan – Homegrown, KBC
MUSIC INDURSTRY AWARDSTEENIEZ’ MALE ARTIST
1. Mejja
2. Juliani
3. Jaguar
4. Jua Cali
TEENIEZ’ FEMALE ARTIST
1. Kendi
2. STL
3. Avril
4. Size 8
TEENIEZ’ GROUP OR COLLABO
1. Camp Mulla – Party Don’t Stop
2. P-Unit & Sauti Sol – Gentleman
3. M.O.G. & Juliani – My Call
4. Affiliates – New Age
TEENIEZ’ NU ARTIST
1. Versatile
2. Chantelle
3. Octopizzo
4. Camp Mulla
TEENIEZ’ GOSPEL ARTIST
1. Jimmy Gait
2. Daddy Owen
3. Juliani
4. EckoDydda
TEENIEZ’ HIT MAKER
1. Ogopa
2. Musyoka
3. Clemo
4. R Kay
TEENIEZ’ SPIN MASTER
1. DJ Creme de la Creme
2. DJ Kalonje
3. DJ Kaytrixx
4. DJ Hassan
TEENIEZ’ MUSIC VIDEO
1. Addicted – Camp Mulla
2. Furi Furi Dance – Jimmy Gait
3. Gentleman – P Unit & Sauti Sol
4. Party Don’t Stop – Camp Mulla
TEENIEZ’ DANCE CREW
1. Air Force 1
2. Alabaster
3. FBI
4. Black Blingers
TEENIEZ’ SONG
1. Party Don’t Stop – Camp Mulla
2. Kigeugeu – Jaguar
3. Gentleman – P Unit & Sauti Sol
4. Toklezea – Abbas ft Chantelle
RADIO INDUSTRY AWARDSTEENIEZ’ BANGIN’ RADIO SHOW
1. The Jump Off – Homeboyz Radio
2. Goteana – Ghetto Radio
3. Rush Hour – Kiss FM
4. Mambo Mseto – Radio Citizen
TEENIEZ’ RADIO PRESENTER
1. Jalang’o – Kiss FM
2. Mzazi Willie Tuva – Radio Citizen
3. Shaffie Weru – Kiss FM
4. Mbusi – Ghetto Radio
TEENIEZ’ RADIO STATION
1. Kiss FM
2. Ghetto Radio
3. One Fm
4. Homeboyz Radio
CELEBRITY AWARDSTEENIEZ’ HOTTEST CELEB
1. Sarah Hassan
2. Size 8
3. Avril
4. Marya
TEENIEZ’ HUNKIEST CELEB
1. Ian Mugoya
2. Wyre
3. Redsan
4. Nick Mutuma
April 19, 2012
16:33
AND 1 EAST AFRICAN TOUR REACHES MOMBASA
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World renowned US-based basketball team AND-1 is in the country for a two-dates tournament slated for this Saturday at the Nyayo Stadium and another in Mombasa at the Aga Khan Academy on the 22^nd April. The famous players, revered for their daring skills and mastery of the game will showcase their killer moves and techniques to a packed house of fans and enthusiasts in their second tour of Kenya. In contrast to last year, the AND-1 team has been expanded with new faces and a few more tricks that will hopefully wow the crowds. Comprising of Tarrell Austin (aka MC Stringer), Reil, 50, Werm, Spyda, Highrizer, Pharmacist, Aj Miles (Aka Amazing), Polo, Hot Sauce, the AND-1 team is pitted against our very own Kenya players, mainly Mean Maasai, Richie Rampage, Turi Muturi, Electric and Grafitti. Meanwhile, both teams have been encouraged to play for the love of the game, hold no grudges and put their best foot forward. The day promises to be fun filled with activities for children and adults, ranging from dance battles, dribbling rounds, Sprite merchandise to be won and more. “The AND0-1 team is on a six country African tour that will see them in Zimbabwe, Uganda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Tanzania and Kenya”, said Linda , of TruBlaq Entertainment, who are handling the Kenyan chapter of their tour. A-list artists like Juliani, Octopizzo and top notch djs, The Deejays Republic, Dj Klash among others have been tapped to perform and entertain in between sets. OneFM’s DNG will emcee for the event
12:39
MAMA SIZO ACCUSES EVE OF CONNING HER
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Mama Sizo is accusing promoter Eve queen of conning her out of money and also blackmailing her. The singer says that Eve queen stayed in her house for a while and at that time she loaned her money after Eve promised to organise a show for her at the Ivory Pub "Eve stayed in my house, as her house was locked up for three months. I had no problem with that because we are all human and sometimes we struggle. I gave her a pair of my house keys and she could come and go as she pleased," Mama Sizo said in a email sent to Word Is."In March she wanted to arrange a show for me, because I let her stay in my house for free. However I had to pay for the posters, banners and municipal council fees in advance saying that we would deduct it later from the profits from the show. I asked her how much will would be and she told me Sh30,000; Sh 7,000 for posters, Sh 8,000 for banners and Sh15000 for Municipal fees. I gave her Sh15000 on March 27 and she told me the posters and banners will be ready by March 31 but that did not happen," said Mama Sizo. Mama Sizo says the show did not happen and Eve left her house earlier this month. She claims that Eve has been threatening to make her less popular in the showbiz industry and calling 'her ugly and old' . She has reported the matter to Kijipwa police station.Eve on the other hand says that Mama Sizo owes her Sh170,000 and has also reported the matter to Bamburi police station. "Ivory Pub refused to let her perform because she is not all that popular and had to be accompanied by Nyota Ndogo who at the moment was a bit caught up" Eve said
PROPS:CATHERINE MUKEI
12:04
AND NOW CANNIBAL TO JOIN POLITICS TOO??
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Mombasa finest CANNIBAL has been on the low after recording the hit single, reason with Habida and word on the street is that he relocated to Nairobi and is actually signed to PREZZO;s new outfit Makini Music Group.And after EVE QUEEN announced her political campaign plans and her endorsment word is that Cannibal and his record mate Prezzo were of the Limuru B meeting, slated to be held today at Limuru hall before it was cancelled by cops. According to media personality Denis Itumbi,
''Prezzo and Cannibal have joined Lawyer Paul Muite, Gitari and Ngunjiri to address a press conference at Wida hotel about the cancelation of the intended meeting''
The intent of the political meeting is still unknown but the cops pointed out that they had to cancel the meeting for security reasons. Keep it MOMBASAVIBES

PROPS: geoffreymwangi
April 18, 2012
14:33
INCASE YOU MISSED: INTERCLAN DANCERS ENDORSED IN JAMAICA
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Dancing is all about talent and when one observes these young talented guys who are based in Mombasa, dance you just marvel with their expertise and envy them for what they do as a passion and career.Interclan dance group is made up of Martin Mwangi - jmartins dema gallis, Cane Ogutu - kenty di , Clinton Gitonga - clinchy, James Kamau - jimmy, Fidel Okumu - fidelaiz carlos king of the dance flow.They are official dancers of Jaguar who is currently flying high with his smash hit single kigeugeu and its through this song that Interclan dancers have got the attention and they have been endorsed by international Jamaican reggea and dancehall artists like morgan heritage, macka diamond, future fambo, nefatari among others and they are gaining a lot of recongnition in jamaica at the moment. Nefatari of the crew alliance which is made up of mavado, bounty killa, busy signal and wayne marshall was mesmerized after watching the dancers dance kigeugeu song by jaguar and called the dancers asking them to create a new dance style of her new single no handbag from smash dem riddim whose video is coming out soon.
14:21
MOMBASA-JAMAICA MUSIC LINK
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Stampede promotions which is based in Jamaica has teamed up with Kenyan based Ghetto superstars entertainment and Dj Qritiqal to help market artists and distribute their music from both countries.Stampede promotions is one of the biggest companies in Jamaica which handles music for international artists like Beenie Man, Mavado, Chris Martin, Future Fambo, Bounty killa, Konshens among other artists. Ghetto superstar’s is based in Mombasa Kenya and it has grown to be a household name in Kenya by organizing Passa passa nights which originated in Kingston Jamaica in 2003, passa passa is known to be a street party for dancehall music. When reached to comment Dj Bunduki of Ghetto superstars said that the link in Kenya will be through mixtapes and holding Passa passa shows at Club Lambada international in Mombasa every Wednesday night, passa passa shows are also held weekly in Kingston Jamaica.Through passa passa nights in Kenya, Ghetto superstar’s plans to give up coming artists and amateur dancers a chance to perform and get media spotlight to enable them be on the mainstream industry. I hope they are planning to launch the DVDs for the passa passa nights in Kenya soon.Keep it MOMBASAVIBES

PROPS: HIPIPO
14:17
LIDANJAM GOING INTERNATIONAL
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It’s a dream every artist has every time he or she wakes up goes to the studio and performs in front of the adoring fans.Mombasa based dancehall artist Lidanjam has launched his video album known as vuta vuta which is being marketed by Arcanovi Recording label and Lady B bless who are based in USA, it has also crossed the border to the Caribbean islands and Zimbabwe where the album is been sold.

Vuta Vuta video album has 10 videos, Lidanjam has featured other artists like Lady Hekima, Nestylee, Dlon, Nellex Madiba and Johnny Skani in his album which has been produced by Rip lay media films, Blessed media and Digital pictures among others.

The album is widely available in Mombasa at mwembe tayari topstar entertainment, Ghettosuperstarz entertainment in mombasa bamburi area and in Nairobi at deejay mantixx office on taveta road.
10:00
LUNGU LUNGU: SWAHILI RENAISSANCE
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Kenya keeps surprising me. The first shock came two and a half years ago when I discovered Just A Band. More recently I linked up with Anto, who in turn pointed me towards a young female rapper going by the name of YOme. And that’s where it all links together: YOme’s dad! is a multi-faceted producer I’ve had the pleasure of working with in the past: Robert Wawesh Wawero, one of the founders of fantastic non-profit label Penya Africa, home to incredible artists such as Sauti Sol, Muthoni the Drummer Queen, and… Just A Band.It had been a while since I last spoke to Wawesh, who is no longer involved with Penya. As it turns out he relocated to Mombasa, the second largest city in Kenya, a place with a much more laid back vibe than Nairobi, and enough white sand beaches for days. The coastal area of Kenya (like the coastal area of Tanzania) is at the heart of Swahili culture and language. I’ve heard great stuff coming from Zanzibar and Dar-es-Salaam. I’m a fiend for Bi Kidude or Offside Trick. But coastal Kenya? I draw a blank.True to himself, Wawesh is not only schooling me, but also pioneering a new sound there, and is already involved with a number of promising young artists. In particular, his daughter YOme and Swahili rap duo Wazushi. One of the first results yielding from these collaborations is the song featured here, “Via,” which means swag or being fly. I love the sample Wawesh used. I imagine a muezzin chanting early morning over hot, sleepy Mombasa. Except this is the bass heavy, street-ready version.I picked “Via” out of a handful of tracks Wawesh made with YOme and Wazushi. It’s dark, layered, and gets my head bobbing uncontrollably. But the other songs, some of which you can check out here, are pretty amazing too. What I thought was nuts is that YOme, born in 1997, is into hip hop that came out before she was even born. Once I got past the realization that I’m getting old, and that the hip hop I listen to is now usually referred to as “golden era hip hop” or worse, “old school hip hop,” I could not help but wonder: How can YOme be so deep into Biggie or Tupac?
I suppose it helps to have a producer dad. It also helps to have a dancer mom. Although Wawesh is Kenyan, YOme’s mom is Salvadorian, and YOme grew up in Gothenburg, Sweden. Pretty far from Brooklyn or Oakland, but that didn’t keep YOme from learning the lyrics to entire songs and developing her own flow. Wawesh could not believe his ears the first time he heard her spit “Big Poppa” in its entirety. Luckily he has the tools to turn her talent into top notch songs, and I’m very curious to hear what comes out of this family affair. As for Wazushi, Tyga and Rapiz are two of many in this old school Mombasa posse. From hip hop to lifestyle clothing, Wazushi runs Mombasa’s underground. Now armed with Wawesh’s tight beats, they might actually prosper beyond Mombasa’s streets.Wawesh’s ambition is not just to hand pick groups and develop them. His real plan launch what he calls resource centers for the urban poor—places where people can learn how to create quality beats, which software to use and how to take a project beyond the studio and into the real world. As he puts it, “In Kenya there are small islands of people re-inventing the wheel, there is no central point of knowledge.” What he means is that when you acquire skills informally, you may have an advantage over the people around you, but once you look at a broader picture, you may be doing what many have already perfected. Wawesh wants to see information flowing so people can take arts and culture further.In a place like Sweden, where Wawesh spent many years, you can keep learning, experimenting and find access to loads of information. In the end, you can sharpen your skills and perfect your art. So once you get past the quality of Wawesh’s beats, this is the real piece he is bringing to Mombasa—building cultural capacity.
April 17, 2012
14:31
KENYAN ARTISTES TO BE SIGNED TO THE WORLD'S LARGEST RECORD COMPANY
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The World's largest music content company, the Universal Music Group, is in the country on a mission to explore and discover the talent that Kenya has to offer the globally estimated Kshs 5.9 trillion music industry.Representatives of the US Recording giant met with some leading names in the Kenyan music industry yesterday at the Sankara Hotel, in a forum organized by Buddha Blaze's entertainment company, Spark Africa Limited.Among the artistes present included the likes of Anto Neo Soul, Suzanna Owiyo, Sauti Sol and Elani. It seems that the 'big four' music recording labels are seeking to solidify their global positions by forraying into the growing entertainment industry in East Africa. This follows news of Tanzania's Rose Muhando being signed onto the Sony BMG Music label earlier this year.The 'big four' recording labels in the world are, in order of market share and revenue:Universal Music Group (United States)Sony Music Group (United States)Warner Music Group (United States)EMI Group (United Kingdom) As revenues from global music recordings on CDs, vinyl, cassettes and digital downloads continue to drop, in comparison to the 90s, it is important that these record labels diversify their revenue bases and venture into previously ignored markets in the world.It is a great step for local artists to receive such international attention and we do hope the recording giant picks quite a number of homegrown and talented musicians.So do you think you can make it? Keep it MombasaVIBES. Details coming soon on how you can make use of this once in a life time opportunity

PROPS:Kevin Oyugi
11:46
THE 10TH ANNUAL SAUTI ZA BUSARA DATES CONFIRMED
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Busara Promotions have unveiled initial details of the highly anticipated dates for the Sauti za Busara music festival’s 10th annual instalment, set for 14- 17 February 2013 in the historic Old Fort in Stone Town, Zanzibar.Sauti za Busara is the annual music event in East Africa and widely known as ‘the friendliest festival on the planet’. This edition will feature 200 musicians: more than twenty groups from East Africa and beyond; acoustic and electric, upcoming and established – all performing 100% live.
The Old Fort will host three nights of non-stop live music, with the main programme continuing Friday through Sunday with performances from 5pm until 1am.
The festival also features African Music Films: documentaries, music videos and live concert footage, all focused on promoting the richness and diversity of African music.Sauti za Busara will continue to host the Movers & Shakers Networking forum for local and visiting arts professionals. This networking space facilitates discussions, exchange and development of ideas on the creative industries in the East African region and beyond.
It’s not just the festival that puts on a show, the local community is encouraged to take part by hosting Busara Xtra fringe events. These may include traditional ngoma drum and dance, fashion shows, dhow races, open-mic sessions, after-parties and performances of Zanzibar’s oldest Taarab orchestras as arranged by the local community.
April 16, 2012
12:37
HASSAN OMAR'S BIG WEEDING
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Former Kenya National Commission on Human Rights commissioner and experienced activist, Hassan Omar, ties the knot on Saturday. The flamboyant human rights activist will be wedding his long-term girlfriend Asli Osman Mahmoud in a four-day event in Mombasa. The guestlist comprises of movers and shakers in the Kenyan political landscape, business and celebrities. It is an invites only feast to be witnessed by 3,000 friends.The main event will be held at Baluchi Mosque on Saturday before a guests’ banquet on Sunday.Friday will be a curtain raiser ceremony, but Saturday will be the official wedding ceremony to be executed according to Islam.On Sunday, 1,000 female guests will be celebrating the bride at Jubilee Hall while 2,000 men will be at Mombasa Sports Club at the bridegroom’s pleasure. The two ceremonies will take place simultaneously.On Monday, there will be a four-hour party at Wild Waters before guests disperse at their pleasure.The lady charmer, who is believed to be making his debut into politics this year, is a law graduate from Moi University and has been active in human rights advocacy and training under the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem), the Muslims for Human Rights (Muhuri) and the Kenya National Students Union (Kenusu) where he served as Chairman.

PROPS: STEVE MUENDO
April 15, 2012
9:58
ALI KIBA QUESTIONED BY POLICE FOR ASSISTING LULU THE NIGHT KANUMBA DIED
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This Kanumba death saga is becoming a bit too complicated now with every day taking a new twist.
There are unconfirmed reports doing rounds that bongo heart throb ALI KIBA was brought in for questioning at the OYSTER BAY POLICCE STATION for question on that she gave lift to LULU on his car after she left Kanumba's house the day the actor died.

Now Lulu, the prime suspect of the Kanumba's death saga and Ali Kiba had a fling back in the days and remained friends after they broke up.
Keep it MombasaVIBES
April 13, 2012
11:19
LULU BROUGHT TO COURT OVER KANUMBA'S DEATH AS NEW REPORTS CLAIM THAT HE DIED OF ALCHOHOL O.D
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We have received unconfirmed reports that actress Lulu was brought to court this morning to face charges for her involvement in the death of boyfriend and actor Steven Kanumba. Sources say she was brought to the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court earlier today where Judge Augustino Mmbando read her charges, however Lulu could not reply to them since this court does not handle murder trials.Sources say that the case is scheduled to be heard o the 23rd of April, and that Lulu was swiftly brought in and out of court under heavy security.
ELIZABETH "LULU" MICHAEL
Other reports also claimed that Steven's cause of death was due to alchohol OD. Kinondoni Regional Police Commander Charles Kenyela said that even though the investigation is still ongoing they are leaning towards excessive intake of whiskey, Jack Daniels, as being Steven Kanumba’s primary cause of death.Commander Kenyela said that the main suspect in this tragic event, Elizabeth Michael ‘Lulu’ denied pushing the late Kanumba during her interrogation. In her statement Lulu said that an argument started when she left the room to answer a phone call, something which upset Kanumba and made him question her on who would call her at such hours and why she’d have to go outside to answer the phone. After accusing her of it being another man she decided to make a run for it before things escalated, however Kanumba caught up with her and dragged her back in the houseLulu further tells in her statement that soon after Kanumba closed the door behind them she begun seeing him loose consciousness, hit the back of his head on the wall and fall to the ground.Commander Kenyela assured that a thorough investigation is ongoing, and that as soon as all evidence is collected Lulu will be taken to court for prosecution.At the same time the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete also paid his respects to the late Steven Kanumba. Top bongo artistes including Chidi Benz,Mswati,Lady JD etc have also done tribute songs to the late actor. And if thats not enough Barnaba, a bongo local artiste whos wife gave birth on 7th April decided to name his new born baby Steven Kanumba in honour of the Late. Keep it MombasaVIBES for more info and updates.
10:42
EVE QUEEN IS NOW A MUSICIAN??
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Word on the street is that Mombasa's finest socialite EVE ADHIAMBO known to many as EVE QUEEN, the C.E.O of EVE QUEEN ENTERTAINMENT and the brains behind NZUMARI AWARDS is trying her hand in singing.

We have confirmed that EVE hit the studio with an up coming Mombasa based musician and are in the process of recording a campaign song for an unidentified politician.

Heres what Eve had to say: on facebook

Eve AdhiamboHeading to studio to do a campaign song for a politician wth unupcoming female artist frm coast, watch out for ths young lady shez gonna take coast like tsunami the nxt Nyota Ndogo.....watch her on str8up nxt wkLike · ·

So, do you think she can nail it? Does she have what it takes? Keep your ears on the streets, Lets hear the song when its out.
10:23
TUSKER PROJECT FAME 5 AUDITION DATES
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Do you still want to participate in Tusker Project Fame 5? If yes, then here are the datesfor the auditions that will happen across the six countries: April 21^st – Burundi, Nakuru and Meru. 28^th- Dar-es-salaam, Arusha and Mombasa May 5^th – NairobiThe organizers are yet to announce the venues, but immediately they do we will be the first to inform you.Keep on rehearsing as for Kenyan auditions, your in for a treat as judge Ian Mbugua will be there.Keep it MombasaVIBES to know who you will be facing as the judges.
10:09
NYOTA NDOGO LOSES HER DAD AFTER ALMOST LOOSING HER HOUSE
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MombasaVIBES is sad to learn that Nyota Ndogo lost her father this morning after a long time illness. According to our sources her father passed away in Tanga, where the burial will take place tomorrow.It has been a difficult few days for Mwanaisha Abdala better known as Nyota Ndogo, considering that her newly built house in Mombasa almost caught on fire but luckily was saved by her neighbors who put off the fire before it could escalate.May the Lord grant his soul eternal peace and guide Nyota Ndogo and her family through this time of need.
April 09, 2012
10:42
NEIGHBOURS SAVE NYOTA NDOGO'S HOUSE FROM BURNING DOWN
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Nyota Ndogo is thankful to her neigbours for saving her three-bedroomed house from a fire that would have razed it to the ground. The singer, known for her hit song Watu Na Viatu, told Word Is she cannot believe how “kind her neighbours are” to have cared enough “to put out a fire that would have totally burnt down my house in Voi”.Nyota who lives in Mombasa said: “I did not know that there was a fire near the place where I have built my house until way after the neighbours who live close to that area had managed to put it out. They then called me to tell me what had happened. I’m so thankful to them because they don’t know me personally but they risked their lives to make sure the fire did not burn down my property.” She added: “That goes to show that there are good people out there.” Nyota was recently in Nairobi to record a collaboration with singer Kaz – real name Karen Lucas.PROPS: GRACE KERONGO
10:36
EVE QUEEN IN PRODUCER BOYFRIEND'S FIRING DRAMA
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Mombasa-based event organiser Eve Queen is in the middle of the dramatic firing of her producer boyfriend. Eve’s boyfriend, Simon Elisha, aka Bitoz, worked at Nellyville Entertainment which is owned by Nelson Asenga. The producer is reportedly said to have missed work for two consecutive days. This made Asenga to fire him. According to sources, Bitoz was hanging out with Eve in Malindi during the two days.Asked about it, Bitoz told said, “Change is good. I’m opening my own entertainment joint called Bitoz entertainment.” He said the specifics of his relationship with Eve will be revealed with “time, and soon people will know the truth.”Called for comment Eve said, “Bitoz is just a close friend of mine and there is nothing more I can add to that. Being seen together and having fun doesn’t mean there is anything serious going on between us.”She continued: “People have lots of stuff to do in life. Bitoz being fired is not the end of the road; he is a man and can handle whatever is thrown at him.” Before he was fired, Bitoz was editing Raz’s track, which featured Tanzanian sensation Ali Kiba in a track titled Mjanja wa Jiji which was shot at Papweza Beach Hotel.props: Jacob Elkana
10:24
GROOVE AWARDS MOMBASA TOUR POSTPONED
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The Mombasa Groove Tours with Skiza at the ASK Showground in Mombasa has been postponed due to “security concerns”. Kevin Mulei, founder of the Groove Awards, said: “Owing to the recent security concerns, we are hesitant to host such a huge event at this festive time. We shall keep our fans at the coast updated and indeed they should look forward to a great Groove experience soon.” The rest of the tours are still on track with the Meru event set for April 14, Thika 15 and Eldoret on 22.Meanwhile, last weekend’s Kisumu Groove Tour saw Tanzanian gospel singer Rose Muhando join Kenyan Groove Awards nominees. The tour kicked off at the Jomo Kenyatta grounds where various acts like Emmy Kosgei, Eko Dydda and DK among others performed. In addition to the tour, the artistes visited orphans at the Mama Ngina Children’s Home to preach a message of hope and fellowship with them. This year’s Groove Awards will be held on April 28 at the Nairobi Baptist Church.PROPS: THE STAR
10:08
REACTION TO STEVEN KANUMBA'S DEATH
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Iconic Tanzanian actor Steven Kanumba is set to be buried on Tuesday, April 10 in Dar es Salaam after his death hours before Good Friday.According to the police, Kanumba (28) was fell down and hit his head on the concrete wall and passed out on the spot after a tussle with his girlfriend Elizabeth Lulu Michael. Lulu told the police Kanumba had picked a quarrel with her after they had arrived home at about 1am, over a telephone call she had received a short while earlier, TZ media reports.
The police chief said investigations were still in the initial stages, and as such, it was too early to draw conclusions on the cause of the death, but promised to issue a detailed statement upon completion of the exercise.Social media was abuzz with fans and celebrities sending their condolences to the family of Kanumba.

The President, Jakaya Kikwete in a statement said, “I have received the news about Kanumba’s death with shock and sadness. Through his films, he entertained and educated our society in a way that cannot be measured. I join all of you to pray to God that He rests the deceased in eternal peace.”Naija actor Ramsey Nouah also sent condolence messages to his family. Ramsey co-stared with Kanumba in his self-produced 2011 movie, Devil Kingdom.
PROPS: www.hotsecretz.blogspot.com
April 04, 2012
15:55
HALO 3: ODST VIDEO GAME, BASED ON THE STREET OF MOMBASA IS ONE OF THE TOP SELLING XBOX 360 GAMES
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If you are a video game fanatic, then youve probably come across the HALO 3: ODST video game first developed for the SONY PLASTATION rivals, XBOX.
When it was launched in 2009, originally named HALO 3: RECON, it became the top selling xbox 360 game worlwide.

ODST takes place in the 26th century, when humans under the command of the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) are locked in a war with a theocratic alliance of alien races known as the Covenant. During the events of the 2004 video game Halo 2, the Covenant discover the location of Earth and launch an assault on the city of New Mombasa in Africa. Though the UNSC manages to repel most of the fleet, a large ship hovers over the city, depositing an invasion force. The ship eventually retreats via a slipspace jump, creating a massive shockwave.While the rest of Halo 2's storyline follows the ship to an ancient installation identical to the first Halo, ODST focuses on the aftermath of the shockwave, while the Covenant still occupy the city.During the game, the player can unlock audio files to an additional narrative called "Sadie's Story", which tells the story of a civilian girl caught in the initial stages of the Covenant invasion and her quest to find her father. The tale can also provide useful information for the player during the game, such as helping to locate hidden caches of weaponsThe game's protagonist is the unnamed Rookie, a new member of the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. Troopers, known as ODSTs or Helljumpers, often deploy in small, one-man Human Entry Vehicles (HEVs), launched from spaceships in the upper atmosphere. The Rookie is assisted in finding his teammates by Mombasa's city maintenance , called the Superintendent or Virgil.The Rookie's teammates are Buck, Dutch, Romeo, Mickey, and Dare. The lattermost is a UNSC Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) agent in charge of the squad's operation.
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 I MANAGED TO GET A GLIMPSE OF THE WALK THROUGH OF THE VIDEO GAME AND THIS WAS IT:
 
          2.0  Prepare to Drop     [TUTRL]
          2.1  New Mombasa Streets [NWMBS] 
          2.2  Tayari Plaza        [ACT01] 
          2.3  Uplift Reserve      [ACT02] 
          2.4  Kizingo Boulevard   [ACT03] 
          2.5  ONI Alpha Site      [ACT04] 
          2.6  NMPD HQ             [ACT05] 
          2.7  Kikowani Station    [ACT06] 
          2.8  Data Hive           [ACT07] 
          2.9  Coastal Highway     [ACT08]
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HERES A STATEMENT FROM THE GAME DEVELOPERSS: 
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PREPARE TO DROPExplore the ruins of New Mombasa as an ODSTKnown for their courage, valor, and at times, insanity, Orbital Drop Shock Troopers are among the fiercest UNSC soldiers, priding themselves on being the first unit deployed into hostile situations. In Halo 3: ODST, return to familiar ground as one of these elite soldiers as they drop into the ruined city of New Mombasa, looking for clues behind the Covenant’s catastrophic attack on the sprawling metropolis.Uncover one of the great untold stories of Halo 3 in the body armor of an ODST. Battle to liberate New Mombasa in Firefight, a new cooperative campaign that pits you and your ODST teammates against wave after wave of Covenant invaders. Engage in the intense online multiplayer battles from Halo 3 with the complete collection of multiplayer maps and downloadable map packs—plus three all-new battlefields. And secure your invitation to participate in the Halo: Reach Xbox LIVE multiplayer beta, available exclusively in Halo 3: ODST.
April 02, 2012
13:18
WORLD CLASS BEACH CLUB OPENS ITS DOOR IN MALINDI
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Singer Wahu is the sole headlining act at the grand opening of a multi-million exclusive international beach club in Malindi club today. The Pata Pata Beach Club will officially be opened at an event where the Kiss FM’s Rush Hour presenter Shaffie Weru will be the emcee and Italian DJ Luiggi Gass will be on the decks.The owners of the club, Fedele Grassi with his wife Cindy Bigisa and Mario Mere have similar clubs in Italy, the management are also planning on opening another club in Nairobi mid next year. “We aim to promote music industry and tourism as a whole, we’re also in a conclusion to bring some international artists this year,” said Cindy Bigisa.The club has a capacity of 4,000 people!Fedele speaking to journalists at the site added, “We want to give Kenya people the best in partying products that are affordable to all and the entrance will be free so as to ensure as many people enjoy what Pata Pata Beach Club has to offer.” After the launch, the Director said they were organising a show with Tanzanian Ali Kiba next month and another one with Nigerian artist Flavor Nabania of the Ashawo fame.This is what the club managment had to say:The PATA PATA Beach Club comes in Kenya, one of the biggest fashionable luxurious Discotheque of Italy that usually host the dignitaries and famous VIPs of Television and Cinema. The PATA PATA is located in one of the beautiful beaches in Malindi- just besides the Indian Ocean in the most wonderful Malindi picturesque .
This is the place where the biggest glamorous Disco club of Kenya be born.
The investors who designed and projectors of PATA PATA Malindi are Mr. Fedele Grassi and Mr. Mario Mele (being the best designers of the Italian discotheques) and the PATA PATA is proposed to be the most fashionable Disco club at the moment.
The club host a capacity of more than 4,000 people. It has 2 dancing floors, the Gold Room and the White Pool with a big stage that can host a large number of artist of international and local scene. There are 2 DJ console to host one of the biggest Italian DJ Mr. Luigi Gas and the other for one local DJ. There are also two bars , the Black Elephant Bar with 6 bar men to mix the biggest international cocktail and the Red Bar to toast bare footed in the golden sand listening the beautiful house music. We also the super private for the people more elegant and more demanding . This club contains: the biggest audio system of 18.000 VAT LSS, Space Cannon, Rotating Machine , Foam Machine the Smoke Machine,Snow Machine and all that drag you and the crowd to the magical night of PATA PATA .PROPS: THE STAR
12:57
MAKING THE VIDEO: SINGLE BOY ALI KIBA FT. JAY D
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The moment I heard that my boy ALI KIBA was doing a joint with Her Majesty, LADY JAY D, I knew it was going to be a huge joint. weeks later, these two artistes did not let me down and now, the making of the video is going down. we managed to grab a few stills of the video making.

Keep it Mombasavibes for more info
12:25
GROOVE AWARDS 2012. MOMBASA REPRESENTATIVES
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Its time again for the mother of all Gospel events, this side of the sahara, GROOVE AWARDS and one thing I realised is that even though Mombasa has not been left out of the nominations, the same individuals who have been representing Mombasa, are the same faces year come year ago.Anyway, as usual BANTU has been not left out and has been nominated under the HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR thanks to his massive hit MARA HIYO HIYO with HOLY DAVE.Check out who bantu will be battling:
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HIPHOP SONG OF THE YEAR
Exponential Potential – Juliani
Ghetto – Ekodydda
Mara hiohio – Bantu & Holy Dave
Mmh baba – Kriss Ehh baba
Ni msoo – Kelele Takatifu &Holy Dave
Press on – Izo & Holy Dave
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Bantu has also been nominated under the prestigious COLLABO OF THE YEAR CATEGORY for his collabo with HOLY DAVE, NI MSOO. Take a look at who the got to beat:
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COLLABO OF THE YEAR
Fresh and Clean – Kevo Juice& Jimmy man
Furifuri – DK &Jiimmy Gait
My call – MOG & Julaini
Ni msoo – Bantu&Holy Dave
Walking – Alemba & Exodus
Welwelo – Mr Seed& Danco
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Mombasa will also be represented under:
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PWANI SONG OF THE YEAR
Ameniita – Ambrose Dume
Ayeiya – Kimsa
Ebenezer – Mercy D Lai
Heshima – Anastacia Mukabwa
Upanga – Mtawali
Sela Sela – Rozina Mwakideu
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11:02
MOMBASA TYCOON ACQUIRES 5STAR BEACH HOTEL
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Many know Ali Punjani as a drug dealer. He appeared on the list of drug dealers in Kenya. But the 36 year old businessman seems to be on the loose acquiring properties. The billionaire who already has several five star hotels in the UK,Dubai and Africa has added Sun n Sand Hotel to his business stable. The kikambala based five star beach resort is apparently closed and major renovations are taking place plus upgrading. It is said that he spent several billions to buy the hotel. Punjani also owns Nyali International hotel ,Rising Star Commodities,Punjani ELECTRICAL LIMITED ,Real Estates ,Helicopters Sales ,One of the The Marshalls Group Owners, The Group holds the franchise for some of the biggest names in the automotive industry, i

ncluding KIA, TATA trucks and buses, TRW Lucas, Delphi, Prestolite and Fulmen in East Africa.He drives a Rolls Royce Phantom,BMW X6 2012 Edition, Ferari plus many fuel guzzlers. He is known to fly in models and rent penthouses in plus areas where the models serve him nud. Talk of the Indian playboy..Too much money sucks...

PROPS: http://showbizxklusivs.blogspot.com
10:44
INCEPTION HAS A MOMBASA SCENE SHOT IN MOROCCO
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Inception the movie said to be a contemporary sci-fi actioner set within the architecture of the mind, will be out soon. It has scenes shoot in Morocco to look like Mombasa.
The scenes take place in Tangiers which doubled for Mombasa, where Leonardo DiCaprio’s character Cobb, hires the characters Eames and Yusuf. A foot chase was shot in the streets and alleyways. This was shot in August, 2009.
On location, the movie has a shop labeled, Nyoike limited Kenya. Anyho, it also has a semblance of local shops selling African fabrics, and the architecture is also supposed to be very coastal.
In the scene, there is a ch.ase pitting Cobb against dreamt-up pursuers. Cobb is known for diving into people’s dreams to extract information

PROPS: www.hotsecretz.blogspot.com
10:19
NEW STATE OF THE ART RADIO STATION LAUNCHED IN MOMBASA
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What would you expect from a radio station with a name like PILI PILI FM? Word on the street is that theres a new kid on the block and is already causing ripples in Mombasa radio circles. With a team ofcomprising of a reknowned BBC News Veteran, A proven Creative and Social Media Guru, A former Metro FM Breakfast Presenter, A Celebrated News Anchor from Q fm, A witty, famed presenter from Pwani FM, A TV News Anchor from K24, A former Tusker Project Fame participant and also Ex-East Africa Radio Presenter and to crown it all, an experienced news reader from Deustche Welle.The radio station which is based at Texas building, next to Nyali cinemax started broadcasting on 99.5 on the 1st of April.Hers a list of some of the big shots running the shows in the station:

>Gray Phombeah (Editorial Director) ex BBC>Tina Koroso (Breakfast show host) who used to work for East Africa radio(Tz) and a tpf contestant>Chris Mukwas who was at Metro Fm>Agnes Gakunga (News reporter/anchor) ex K24>Mariam Dodo (Ex Deustche Welle Radio) >Terry Bebora (QFM)To name but a few. We will keep you posted
November 30, 2011
11:36
NICOLAS CAGE AT SHIMO LA TEWA PRISON
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American actor Nicolas Cage and Goodwill Ambassador for Global Justice for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), spoke of the anguish of victims, especially the young, of organized crimes around the world, urging States to join a UN pact designed to fight the scourge.Cage recalled his mission with UNODC to Kenya, last year where he met a 15-year-old boy who is serving a 10-year jail term in the Kenyan city of Mombasa after he was captured as part of a group of marine pirates off the coast of Somalia.“[Fifteen-year-old] Rashad is considered a criminal because he was a pirate. But it is important to recognize that he is also a victim of transnational organized crime. We must not forget there are many kinds of victims of organized crime, and that children are among the most vulnerable,” Cage said.“Organized crime is a deadly infection that preys on human beings. It sows fear and violence in cities, towns and villages around the world. Its poison spreads quickly, damaging communities and institutions-sometimes to the point of failure. It targets vulnerable states and regions weakened by conflict, lawlessness, extreme poverty and corruption. It feeds off instability, and also makes instability worse,” he added.The Convention was adopted in 2000 in Palermo, Italy, and is the main international instrument in the fight against transnational organized crime.

PROPS: http://www.hotsecretz.blogspot.com
1:14
WHAT WENT DOWN AT NZUMARI AWARDS LAST WEEKEND
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Last week saw the NZUMARI MUSIC AWARDS go down, in Malindi town and as usual with awards or rather events in Mombasa, there were glitches. To begin with, Malindi based artistes snubbed the events claiming that the event was brought to their turf but to their surprise, no Malindi based artistes was nominated in the awards!Some notable names in the Coastal music industry too, including SAV CLAN who are currently on tour in Germany were shocked in that they did not know even about the awards let alone being nominated. AMOURY, one half of the group raised his concern that he never even knew about the awards.Most people too questioned the integrity of the awards and the panel of judges in that fans were not allowed to vote and they wondered how the panel came up with the winners!Unconfirmed reports too state that a Tanzanian nominee and winner, was left stranded in Malindi due to questionable reasons.Half of the winners too were not present and we quick to guess that they snubbed the event.Word on the street too is that MADTRAX was the talk of the town after his drunk stunt at the awards. MADTRAX went on stage drunk, holding a glass of alcohol and spilling some onto himself as he went on stage to award the FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR who ironically was gospel artiste ANASTACIA MUKABWA who was not even in attendance. It went out of hand and finally MADDY was thrown out of the venue by the bouncers after he threw up! other winners included Jaguar for best male nairobi act, diamond for best bongo act, tsunami dancers for best dance group, dj bones, and AMZ of SQ RECORDS.And that was the 2011 Nzumari awards. Check out this link on facebook to see what the fans thought of the awards.
Buzz AfriqueOn a scale of one to ten, what is the score of this years "NZUMARI AWARDS" Held in Malindi last night? Beryl Kawere,Bantu Deejay Kidungush Mfalme,Skany john,Eve Adhiambo,Beyonce Julia,Deejay Lenium,Mejja Genge,Jay LGizzle Tsunami,Kamami Sarah,King Sting,Muscat Moreno,?Honest opinion, no hating!
November 16, 2011
14:57
2011 KENYA COAST MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATION LIST
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Genre Category
1. Gospel Male Artist Of The Year
A. Ambrose Kazungu
B. Peter Ndoli
C. Bantu
D. Kish
E. Jackoloops
2. Gospel Female Artist Of The Year
A. Masha Mapenzi
B. Rozina Mwakideu
C. Anastacia Mukabwa
D. Mercy Lai
E. Stella Mwadilo
3. Gospel Group Of The Year
A. The Great Mungaz
B. The Mtawali’s Band
C. Gospel Family
D. MPC Singing Group
E. Intimacy
4. Gospel Song Of The Year
A. Mara Hiyo Hiyo – Bantu Feat Holy Dave
B. Asifiwe – Rozinah Mwakideu
C. Ameniita – Ambrose Kazungu
D. Mahewa – Masha Mapenzi
E. Kwake Bwana – Dellymess Feat Jackoloops
5. Reggae or Ragga Artist / Group Of The Year
A. Ras Madedo
B. Lidanjam
C. Johny Bayata
D. Singerz Babz
E. King Patrick IV
6. Afro Fusion Artist / Group Of The Year (RnB Fused With African Beats)
A. Ally B
B. P Day
C. Mama Sizo
D. Chikuzee
E. Twenty Two
7. Utamaduni Artist / Group Of The Year
A. Stella Mwadilo
B. Pat C
C. Jackoloops
D. DJ Tsanyu
E. Dickson Nyamawi
8. Rap and Hip Hop Artist / Group Of The Year
A. Johny Skani
B. Man OP
C. Cannibal
D. Aldi Mkali Wao
E. Eddirah
9. Chipukizi Artist / Group Of The Year
A. G Razor
B. Ranny
C. Sha Big
D. Majid
E. P Day

Technical Category (Band / DJ / Dance)
10. Band Of The Year
A. Chronicles Band
B. Generations Band
C. Prism Band
D. Safari Sounds Band
E. Mombasa Roots Band

11. Club DJ Of The Year
A. AJ The DJ – Bella Vista Pub & Restaurant
B. DJ Cypee – The Base Pub
C. DJ Scratch 3 – Bob’s Bar & Grill
D. DJ Mdosi – Club Lambada
E. DJ Bonzz – Big Tree Beach Bar & Restaurant

12. Dance Group (Qatika Award)
A. Tsunami
B. G-Clef
C. UGK
D. DABZ
E. Kenyanna

General Category
13. Male Artist Of The Year
A. Chikuzee
B. Rojo
C. Mchafuzy
D. Fat S
E. Escoba
14. Female Artist Of The Year
A. Mummy D
B. Confuser J
C. Binti Afrika
D. R Zee
E. Mama Sizo
15 Diaspora Artist Of The Year
A. Sanaipei Tande
B. Masha Mapenzi
C. Binti Afrika
D. Habida
E. Ringtone
16. Group Of The Year
A. SAV Clan
B. Kagomaz
C. Wazushi
D. Outer Limits
E. Gospel Family
17. Video Of The Year
A. Reason – Habida Feat Cannibal
B. Kaa Chonjo – Escoba Feat Lai
C. Silali – Ally B Feat Size 8
D. Kichuna - Chikuzee
E. Twajichanganya – Kidis Feat Chapatizo
18. Collabo Of The Year
A. Kadem by Ranny & Fat S
B. Ameke by Rojo & Chikuzee
C. Twajichanganya by Chapatizo & Kidis
D. Starehe Gharama by Lai, Susumila & J Crack
E. Reason by Habida & Cannibal

19. Album Of The Year
A. GANDAMIZA by Escobar
B. RISITI by Lai
C. AMEKE by Rojo
D. KICHUNA by Chikuzee
E. HAKI IKO WAPI by Susumilla
20. Song Of The Year
A. Kadem – Ranny & Fat S
B. List Ya Mazishi - Mchafuzy
C. Katika Zungusha - Chikuzee
D. Starehe Gharama – Lai, Susumila & J Crack
E. Ameke – Rojo & Chikuzee
21. Producer Of The Year
A. Morbiz – Thunder Sound Records (Kichuna & Katika Zungusha by Chikuzee)
B. Emmy Dee – Jungle Masters Records (Sinyora by Majid & Inaniuma Sana by Canopy)
C. Amz – SQ Records (Ameke by Rojo and Chikuzee & Nakuzimia by Daddy Selle)
D. J Crack – Crack Sound Records (Starehe Gharama by Lai, Susumila and J Crack & Kifo Cha Mganga by Mchafuzy)
E. Chapatizo – Green House Records (Mwanzo Mpya by Green House Artists & Twajichanganya by Kidis & Chapatizo)
22. Recording Studio Of The Year
A. Thunder Sound Records
B. Jungle Masters Records
C. SQ Records
D. Crack Sound Records
E. Green House Records

Radio Category
23. Male Radio Presenter
A. Gates Mgenge – Pwani FM
B. Billy Miya – Baraka FM
C. Pyukapyu Wa Pyukyupyu Original (PPO) – Radio Kaya
D. Chigulu Ngala – Sheki FM
E. George Biff Mkuzi – Bahari FM
24. Female Radio Presenter
A. Fathiya Omar – Pwani FM
B. Sister Shaniz – Radio Kaya
C. Emma Marevu – Bahari FM
D. Nzula Makosi – Baraka FM
E. Alice Sheri – Sheki FM
25. Male Radio Presenter (Nairobi)
A. Alex Mwakideu – Radio Maisha
B. Rashid Abdalla – Q FM
C. Amani Aila – Hope FM
D. Mike Mondo – Hot 96
E. Willy M Tuva – Radio Citizen
26. Female Radio Presenter (Nairobi)
A. Esther Ingolo – Radio Maisha
B. Massawe Japani – Q FM
C. Sanaipei Tande – Kiss 100
D. Lynda Oriaso – Q FM
E. Mwende Wa Machariah – Radio Maisha
27. News Radio Anchor Of The Year
A. Collyns Adede – Sheki FM
B. Dalila Athman – Bahari FM
C. Joseph Akwiri – Baraka FM
D. John Ria – Pwani FM
E. Christine Manyongi – Radio Kaya
28. Sports Radio News Anchor Of The Year
A. Jacob Safari – Sheki FM
B. Mkala Wa Mwambodze – Bahari FM
C. Arnold Munga – Pwani FM
D. Josephat Kioko – Baraka FM
E. Japheth Makanaki – Radio Salaamz

29. Radio Show Of The Year
A. Mashav Mashav – Pwani FM
B. Tuko Bomba – Bahari FM
C. Full Gwamba – Sheki FM
D. Mziki Mzuka – Baraka FM
E. Kaya Flavors – Radio Kaya
Radio show of the year (Nairobi)
A. Mambo Mseto – Citizen
B. Shangilia – Hope FM
C. Iz Vipi – Radio Maisha
D . Sabalkheri – Q FM
30. Radio DJ Of The Year
A. DJ Elonn – Pwani FM
B. DJ Teddy – Radio Kaya
C. DJ AY – Sheki FM
D. DJ Peter Adamz – Radio Maisha
E. DJ Nelly – HomeBoyz Radio
31. Radio Station Of The Year
A. Pwani FM
B. Sheki FM
C. Bahari FM
D. Radio Kaya
E. Baraka FM
Television Category
32. Male TV Anchor Of The Year
A. Bonnie Musambi – KBC
B. Ali Manzu – KTN
C. Harith Salin – NTV
D. Johnson Mwakazi – Citizen TV
E. Kofa Mrenje – K24
33. Female TV Anchor Of The Year
A. Njambi Koikai – KBC
B. Mwanaisha Chidzuga – KTN
C. Jamilla Mohammed – NTV
D. Kanze Dena – Citizen TV
E. Jane Ngoiri – K24
34. Camerapix Of The Year
A. Jones Mobinya – KBC
B. Moses Baya – KTN
C. Karim Rayan – NTV
D. Patrick Kanga – Citizen TV
E. Mukoto Dioff – K24

35. TV Show Of The Year
A. Mseto East Africa (Citizen TV) Hosted By Willy M Tuva & DJ Flash
B. Straight Up LIVE (KTN) Hosted By Tero & DJ Kaytrixx
C. Home Ground (KBC) Hosted By Rachael & DJ Hassan
D. Cross Over 101 (NTV) Hosted By Viyerah, Nancy, DJ Mo Mfalme & DJ Sadiq
E. Tamashani (K24) Hosted By Sylvano Mbatu
Print / Digital Media Category
36. Sports Journalist Of The Year
A. Ernest Ndunda – Standard Media
B. Collyns Adede – Coast This Week
C. Abdulrahman Sherif – Nation Nedia
D. Brian Otieno – The Star
E. Khadija Yusuf – The People
37. Photo Journalist Of The Year
A. Gitonga Marete
B. Elkanah Jacob
C. Omondi Onyango
D. Laban Waloga
E. Gideon Maundu
38. Showbiz Columnist Of The Year
A. Boniface Mwalii – Zuqka
B. Steven Muendos – Pulse
C. Jacob Olang – Mombasa Vibes
D. Oladipo Alphonce – Mombasa 411
E. Elkanah Jacob – Word Is

Community Category
*39. Social Responsibility Award*
A. DRUG REHABILITATION – Amina Abdallah & Farida Tall
B. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS – Betty Smith
C. HUMAN RIGHTS – Hussein Khalid
D. EDUCATION – Abdul Swamad
E. CDF – Hamisi Mwaguya
40. Lifetime Achievement Award
To Be Announced On Gala Night41. Nightspot Of The Year
A. Bella Vista Pub & Restaurant
B. Club Lambada
C. Bob’s Bar & Grill
D. The Base
E. Big Tree Beach Bar & Restaurant
10:35
THE NZUMARI AWARDS 2011 NOMINATION LIST
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1. Best Upcoming Artist
Ø P Day
Ø Fizzle
Ø Man OP
Ø Mchafuzi
Ø C-New

2. Best Music Producer
Ø Emmy Dee – Jungle Masters Records
Ø Chapatizzo – Green House Records
Ø Rabbizle – Big Sound Records
Ø Shirko – Vybe Records
Ø Hamz - SQ Records

3. Best DJ
Ø DJ Bonzz
Ø DJ Lenium
Ø DJ Elonn
Ø DJ Bunduki
Ø AJ The DJ

4. Best Dance Group
Ø DABZ
Ø G-Clef
Ø Tsunami
Ø UGK
Ø Little saints

5. Best Entertainment Magazine
Ø Pulse Magazine
Ø Zuqka Magazine
Ø PHAT Buzz
Ø BANG Magazine
Ø Buzz Magazine

6. Best Radio Station
Ø Pwani FM
Ø Sheki FM
Ø Baraka FM
Ø Radio Kaya
Ø Radio Maisha

7. Best TV Station
Ø KBC
Ø KTN
Ø NTV
Ø Citizen TV
Ø K24

8. Best Group
Ø Outer Limits
Ø Gospel Family
Ø SAV Clan
Ø Rude Boyz
Ø Kagomaz

9. Best Male Artist – Mombasa
Ø Johny skani
Ø Rojo
Ø Chikuzee
Ø Bantu
Ø Fisherman

10.Best Female Artist – Mombasa
Ø Mama Sizo
Ø Rozina
Ø Anastacia Mukabwa
Ø Mummy Dee
Ø Lady Heckma

11.Best Male Artist – Nairobi
Ø Mejja
Ø Jaguar
Ø Madtraxx
Ø Wyre

12.Best Female Artist – Nairobi
Ø Sanaipei
Ø Size 8
Ø STL
Ø Avril

13.Best Male Artist – Tanzania
Ø Diamond
Ø Belle 9
Ø Hussein Machozi
Ø Sam ukweli

14.Best Female Artist – Tanzania
Ø Linah
Ø Grace Ma
Ø K-Sher
Ø Ray C

15.Best Collabo Of The Year
Ø Green House Artists Feat Susumilla – Mwamko Mpya
Ø Rojo & Chikuzee – Dem Wa Kinaijeria
Ø Susumilla Feat Mejja – Kijana Jipange
Ø Fisherman & J.I. - Ayeya
Ø Kiddis Feat Chapatizzo – Kamua Leo

16.Best Song
Ø Escobar – Kaa Chonjo
Ø Kiddis – Unga Unga
Ø Rojo & Chikuzee – Dem Wa Kinaijeria
Ø Mchafuzi, Susumilla & Lai - Lawama
Ø Fisherman & J.I. - Ayeya
10:02
SAV CLAN ENDORSES ABDULSWAMAD SHARIFF NASSIR FOR 2012 ELECTIONS
» ‎ Mombasa Vibes

As the 2012 general elections are getting nearer, the hunt for votes is getting vigorous. MombasaVibes has established that 2011 NZUMARI AWARDS NOMINEES SAV CLAN, who are currently in GERMANY for a music tour have already joined the bandwagon and are supporting the RADIO RAHMA C.E.O and SHARIF NASSIR FOUNDATION FOUNDER ABDULSWAMAD SHARIF NASSSIR in his bid for the MVITA CONSTITUENCY MP seat. The politician who is the son of coast politics vetaran, the late SHARRIF NASSIR will be contesting for the mvita seat and SAV CLAN already has a hit song under his name titled ABDULSWAMAD NASSIR.
Another notable politician to keep an eye on is none other than SULEIHMAN SHABAL who will be gunning for the senate seat and is soon launching a massive campaign deal with one of the leading tabloids in Mombasa.
November 10, 2011
7:13
NGOMA PWANI N.G.O AIMED AT PROMOTING COAST ARTISTES
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NGOMA PWANI
Is non-political Organisation, Drawing membership from coastal region without bias colour , sex, race or religion.

Aims and Objectives are:

- To adore unity among coastal Artists.
- Creating an oppotunity for each and every artist within the organization for the betterment of his/her life towards stardom through
arts (Music, Drama and Dance) etc.
- Creating awareness about HIV/AIDs, Drug Addiction, offering community support, job creation and poverty eradication through arts.
- Empowering coastal artist's projects in terms of promotion.
- Comprehence support to members during difficulties e.g: Death of the family members; parents, childrens, husband or wife.
- To be a role model to the entire coastal community.
- To link-up with defferent organization.

MEMBERSHIP
There are Tow types of membership

i). Registerd members.
ii). Nominated members e.g Patron.

ELIGIBILTY.
Any person is eligible to be a member of NGOMA PWANI under the following
conditions:

- He/She must be a resident of coast Province.
- He/She Must be flexible and willing to understand the objectives of NGOMA PWANI plus it's constitution.
- One has to pay Kshs. 100 as registration fee with an ownership of office of genders membership card.
NOT: the memebership fee non- refundable.

- On such, a registered member shall continue being a member as long as he/she surpasses to meet the above stated condition , and willing to pay monthly contribution of 200/= (His/her savings) due on or before the date of the month's meeting . NOT: the savings are refundable.

Duties & responsibilities of members.

Members shall be obliged to carry out duties and act in the capacities of responsibilities as shall be of the wish that befit the interest of the members.

Rights & privileges of members.

Members shall be entitled to enjoy the following stated right and privileges:

- Right to vote during group election and matter so determined by vote.
- Right to speak at any group meeting held by the group.
- Right to contest for any official position only if he/she has proved to be a reliable member of the NGOMA PWANI.
- Right to information pertaining to or affecting the organization / association as a unit.
- Right to fully equal enjoyment of all rights and fundamental freedoms as entitled by the group members.

Election of the Office bearers shall be carried out soon, So I urging All coastal Artists to Come up and register to NGOMA PWANI ORGANIZATION as soon as posible.

I have attached for you a track done by the group to show unity and that we can make it GOD willing, Amin.

YOUR FAITHFULLY

ALI MAWALI
(Director of NGOMA PWANI) .
November 04, 2011
23:15
PROFESSOR JAY RESORTS TO TOYOTA SPACIO FROM BMW X5 AND MERCEDES BENZ
» ‎ Mombasa Vibes

While most artistes are trying to live the american dream by aquiring fuel guzzlers and mean cars, by all means including hiring them, but one heavy weight East Africans finest, PROFESSOR JAY is no doubt not following the trend.In an exclusive mail interview with MOMBASAVIBES about his status quo over reports that he was running broke, Proffessor jay made it clear that he resorted to buying a TOYOTA SPACIO after owning a top of the range BMW X5 and a MERCEDES BENZ because the car was easy on fuel consumption! When asked about his new ride, this is what he had to say: “sasa hivi nina gari moja tu aina ya SPACIO, inatumia mafuta kidogo, na inanisaidia kufanya mizunguko vizuri kabisa, ndio maana nawaambia wenzangu wajipange kabisa, kweli magari ya kifahari yanakupa sifa mtaani lakini mwisho wa siku haikusaidii”
He also added
” nimeshatumia magari niliyoyanunua kwa bei kubwa,MERCEDES BENZ ya milioni 15 & BMW ya milioni 12 ambapo MERCEDES BENZ alipata nayo ajali hover kitu pekee nilichofanikiwa kukitoa baada ya ajali ni ni ROZARI TU yani kwa ufupi ilinipoteza kabisa, na BMW pia nilichonunulia sio nilichokipata” – PROF J
To me that sounds like hes broke and im just waiting for ALI KIBA to do Mac Muga part two!
16:28
SUSUMILA'S LACK OF FAITH WITH COAST MUSIC AWARDS
» ‎ Mombasa Vibes

As we approach yet another edition of the mother of of all awards in Mombasa, as usual with the Mombasa entertainment scene, beef is already brewing up even before the nominations list is out.
Word on the street is that one of Mombasa's artiste, SUSUMILA claims that the KENYA COAST MUSIC AWARDS committee approached him to participate on the awards, but since he had no faith with the awards, he turned them down citing that the awards are not open and fair and would rather be not associated with the awards a claim COAST AWARDS associates are quick to refute.According to BEYONCE PROMOTIONS(Coast awards mother company) PR officer, there was no coast awards associate who approached any one to submit or participate in the awards directly and the above mentioned artiste should come forward and clarify his claims.They also added that there was an official press release calling all artistes associated with the awards to submit their work for nominations and no one was approached directly, and that the nomination period ran as from 3rd October up to 16th October, so there is no way that two weeks after nomination period closed is when they would approach an artiste.
On the other hand, these is what SUSUMILA had to tell say to his fans: 'Mambo vipi watu wangu, kuna vile wadau wa coast music awards wameniarifu nishiriki kwenye tuzo za mwaka huu...kama kawaida yangu nikawaambiasina imani na tuzo zao coz huwa zina dhuluma nyingi walichonihakikishia ni kwamba mambo mambo yamechange..so naomba ushauri wenu watu wangu coz mziki sijifanyii mimi nafanyia watu so mnanishauri vp?......'
And thats how it goes down. Keep it MOMBASAVIBES
November 03, 2011
10:36
BANTU FINALLY BOUNCES BACK MARA HIYO
» ‎ Mombasa Vibes

Nairobi based award winning gospel artiste and pilsner mfalme dj competition finalist, BANTU has been on the down low for quit some time now since he shifted base from Mombasa to Nairobi for obvious reasons and while the critics were quick to say it was a major blow to his career, BANTU is now back ridding high with a new which he is not featured in, but he has featured KISIMA AWARDS nominee HOLY DAVE.

The song which is already on heavy rotation on local TV and radio station was released early this week and no doubt, the gospel boy nailed it. Here's the video of the song tittled mara hiyo.
November 02, 2011
11:06
NYOTA NDOGO'S NEW CRIB
» ‎ Mombasa Vibes

A few years ago, being in the show bussines as a musician was a liability especially in Mombasa. there has been debates about weather music really pays, especially in Mombasa and Nyota Ndogo, who has worked hard from deep down below to being one of the highest paid entertainers in Mombasa seams to have the answer.MOMBASAVIBES has established that Mombasa's finest, Nyota Ndogo who has been busy for the better part of the year working on her new house is finally a proud home owner.The massive bungalow situated in Voi has been under construction for the better part of the year and finally Nyota welcomed her family to their new home last night.
In other news the much awaited collaboration by Nyota Ndogo and the all boy band SAUTI SOL is finally out! The song was recorded sometime back last this year and was officially released last week
9:13
THE FIFTH ANNUAL COAST AWARDS TO BE HELD ON 3rd OF DECEMBER
» ‎ Mombasa Vibes

The mother of all awards in Mombasa is here. On 3rd of December, Mombasa entertainment scene will witness the stake holders of mombasa showbizz get rewarded for their achievments in entertainment thanks to JULIA Beyonce ACHIENG, the Mother of THE ANNUAL COAST MUSIC AWARDS.And just to prove her critics wrong, Beyonce has decided to add some juice and and make the awards a little different than the other chapters.The voting process has been changed and will involve both the public and music produces to make sure the process is authentic and reflection of the hard work of the nominees.
In store too for the first time, there will be a COAST MUSIC AWARDS TOUR all over coast province as follows: KWALE 29Th October, MALINDI 5Th November, KILIFI 12Th November, VOI 19th November, and MOMBASA on the 26Th November.
There will be a gala night on 2nd of December and the awards will be going down on 3rd of December. Keep it here for the Nominees list
7:09
BOBS LAUNCHES THE 1ST ICE BAR LOUNGE IN MOMBASA
» ‎ Mombasa Vibes

BOBS BAR aka THE QUENCH BENCH has been a revolutionary in Mombasa social scene winning awards and being a favorite to party goers. As most pubs and night clubs in mombasa if not Kenya are competing with launching boring and monotonous sports bars, BOBs have just decided to make the party funkier by presenting to us the first ICE BAR LOUNGE in Mombasa if not Kenya! The bar which was officially opened this week is a one of its own and a place to do all it takes to be at.This one we wont even give you details, you have to see this baby for yourself.
October 24, 2011
20:27
2011NZUMARI AWARDS NOMINEES LIST
» ‎ Mombasa Vibes

This years NZUMARI AWARDS is here! Apart from the usual suspects from Mombasa, WYRE, JAGUAR,SIZE 8 and AVRIL are expected to grace the glamorous evern yet to take place at WHITE ELEPHANT, Malindi ON 25Th November
BEST MALE ARTISTE(Nairobi)
Mejja
Jaguar
Madraxx
Wyre

BWST FEMALE ARTISTE(Nairobi)
Sanaipei
Size 8
STL
Avril

BEST MALE ARTISTE(Mombasa)
Johny Skani
Rojo
Chikuzee
Bantu
Fisherman

BEST FEMALE ARTISTE(Mombasa)
Mama Sizo
Rozina
Anastacia Mukabwa
Mummy Dee
Lady Hekima

BEST MALE ARTISTE(Tanzania)
Diamond
Belle 9
Hussein Machozi
Sam Ukweli

BEST FEMALE ARTISTE(Tanzania)
Linah
Grace Ma
K-Sher
Ray C

BEST SONG
Escobar-Kaa Chonjo
Kiddis Unga Unga
Rojo and Chikuzee- Dame wa Kinegeria
Mchafuzi, Susumila, Lai-Lawama
Fisher Man and JI-Ayeya

BEST UP COMING ARTISTE
P Day
Fizzle
Man OP
Mchafuzi
C-New

BEST MUSIC PRODUCER
Emmy D-Jungle Masters Records
Chapatizzo-Green House Records
Shirko-Vybe Records
Hamz-SQ Records

BEST DJ
Dj Bonez
Dj Lenium
Dj Elon
Dj Bunduki
AJ The Dj

BEST SINGING GROUP
Outter Limits
Gospel Family
SAV Clan
Rude Boys
Kagomaz
October 21, 2011
14:02
DEEJAY LENIUM IS BACK ON AIR
» ‎ Mombasa Vibes

If you thought that you have heard enough of DAKTARI WA MUZIKI himself aka DEEJAY LENIUM, then probably you in for a big shock. Word on the street is that the most sort out dj in Mombasa is back on radio. After resigning from BARAKA FM and concentrating on building his brand, Lenium hit back the radio this morning(21st October 2011) on PWANI FM.The entertainer with the most awards nominations in Mombasa(20 awards nomination and 7 wins) will be joining GATES and DJ ELON in hosting the morning show every Friday from 9:00am to 12.00 pm on Fm Mombasa and Fm Malindi(Pwani Fm)
October 20, 2011
12:17
NZUMARI AWARDS GOES TO MALINDI TOWN: BIGGER AND BETTER
» ‎ Mombasa Vibes

Like we earlier reported, this years NZUMARI AWARDS will be going down in Malindi town. On an exclusive interview with us, Eve Queen, the brain child of NZUMARI confirmed the news and said
'Nzumari Awards this time goes to the beach at White Elephant Beach Resort in malindi, Ive partnered with Marco Luciani, the owner of Stardust club malindi, nomination list wil be out by friday, one of the guest artists to perform wil b Redsan others wil b named soon'

The event will be on 25th November2011 and entrance will be KSH. 1000 for regular tickets and Ksh. 25OO for the V.I.P.Keep it MOMBASAVIBES for the nomination list.
11:47
HASSAN FAISAL TO LEAD SUNNY SIDE APARTMENTS, CUBA LIBRE AND PIRATES
» ‎ Mombasa Vibes

After his surprising exit from TAMARIND, Mr. President, Hassan Faisal is now the regional general manager at SUNNY SIDE APARTMENTS, CUBA LIBRE and PIRATES BEACH CLUB. Mr. Hassan who is also the force behind EAST COAST CREW and COASTAL FILMS confirmed to MOMBASAVIBES at THALASA where he was throwing a party after completing shooting a piracy movie.
We wish him all the best in his journey of transforming the coastal hospitality and entertainment scene
October 11, 2011
17:11
ALI B AND SIZE 8'S COLLABO IS OUT
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Mombasa's finest ALI B has been down on the radar for a long time apart from the on going SAFARICOM LIVE TOUR, the biggest local music tour in Kenya, which him and TIERA GEE were the only coast based artiste picked to join the biggest Kenyan musicians on stage.
And just as some of you thought that the award winning MARIAH singer was a one hit wonderer, ALI B is back to prove them wrong. well atleast if the funs accept, with a new song titled SILALI featuring SIZE 8 of the shamba boy and fire fame. The song done at HOMEBOYZ STUDIOS is currently receiving airplay in leading tv stations. Heres a peak of the video.
October 10, 2011
12:53
4TH NZUMARI AWARDS TO BE HELD IN MALINDI TOWN
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The fourth annual NZUMARI AWARDS will not be held in Mombasa town as the past ones have been, but instead, this year Nzumari is pitching tent in Malindi town. Reliable sources confirmed that the event, probably one of the hugest in Mombasa is set to take place in Malindi and as a matter of fact, EVE QUEEN, The C.E.O of EVE QUEEN ENTERTAINMENT and the Brain behind NZUMARI AWARDS was spotted in Malindi over the weekend, and our assumption is that, it was Nzumari. Keep it here for more details as we follow up on the matter.
In other news, Eve queen and Beyonce Julia who had been definately the biggest foes in show business might have just mended the thin line between them and the two were spotted over the weekend in Nairobi at the KISIMA AWARDS galla NIGHT and the TUSKER PROJECT FAME ALL STARRS concert chatting and laughing in a very good and friendly mood!
For once, we at MOMBASAVIBES are happy to present news about love.
12:34
SAV CLAN OFF TO EUROPE FOR A MUSIC TOUR
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This duo of SHIRKO and AMOURY have never looked back since joining show bussiness and are never stopping.If you are in Europe and you love their music, worry no more because the ever blazing award winning duo, SAV CLAN will be in a town near you soon on their upcoming Europe tour. The tour Kicks off on Saturday the 22nd of October at AN DER MINKUR in FRANKFURT, GERMANY.The duo currently in Germany for the OCTORBERFEST will also perform in SWISS,,HOLLAND,,FINLAND,,SWEDEN,,NORWAY,,BELGIUM. Keep it MOMBASAVIBES for the tour dates.
12:13
ALDI ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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After his fall out with the EAST COAST CREW for reason yet to be established, most people probably thought that ALDI made the worst move of his music career because they thought that he was doomed.

Word on the street is that ALDI the KING as his fans refer his as, is currently in partnership with KGT, one of the most sort out producer, in Tanzania for a recording deal. KGT has done records for probably every big artiste in Tanzania and this will for sure be a big break for the award winning teen star who was the brain behind the hit single where the honies at with his side kick REAL FLICK.

The record deal will see Aldi, Real Flick and KGT working on a few singles. Keep it MOMBASAVIBES. Yireeeeeeeee
October 06, 2011
11:55
BEYONCE JOINS TWITTER?
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After a long silence from FACEBOOK due to what she described as 'lack of privacy', because of hackers who have managed to hack into her official facebook profile and managed to control it, Mombasa's top socialite BEYONCE JULIA ACHIENG has decided to finally open a TWITTER account. For those of you on twitter, search for @beyojulia to follow her. MOMBASAVIBES managed to catch up with her and her last tweet read:'life is so good and sweet thanks GOD'
We managed to catch up with Mr. Hassan Faisal who is also new on twitter and is available on on @hfaisalFor latest MOMBASAVIBES updates you can catch up with me @djhover01
11:10
BILLY MIYA DITCHES PWANI FM FOR BARAKA FM
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After a massive walk out by its top presenters to join other radio stations, BARAKA FM listeners have a reason to smile thanks BILLY MAYA, also known by Mr. HANDSOME BOY by his fans who has come to their rescue by joining the station.Billy Miya moved to Baraka Fm from Pwani fm last month after a fall out with Pwani Fm's management in what he term as 'a raw deal'. Word is that the big boss was being paid peanuts yet he had adequate qualification for a better salary and his show was the biggest show with probably the most listeners.After his exit, Munga took over his slot but was not received well by the fans and Donde Samora was sent to the rescue but when we did our interviews, listeners complained that Gates is doing better than Donde. Billy is currently presenting the MZIKI MZUKA show every Saturday but he is to be given his own show soon. Mombasavibes has also found out that RADIO JAMBO and MILELE FM are interested in Billy to join them but he turned them down, citing that he want to settle first.Oh. And before we forget, we ran a comparison to what He used to earn at Pwani and what he is earning now, his pay rise is 5times higher.
8:37
HOVER LEAKS:MOMBASA PROMOTER FAILS TO PAY UP HIS DEBT
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Well well, well, seems coast promoters never pay up their debts!
A Mombasa based promoter is not a happy man after he failed to pay up a local girl who did for him some promotion work.
Word is that the lady is a bitter after the promoter failed to pay her her dues months after she did the job. The promoter who is notorious for dating a string of women denied the claims but the lady had solid evidence. whats even shocking was that the debt which he has failed to pay up since January amounted to only ksh. 7300! What a shame! maybe we should blame the rise cost of living
8:06
HOVER LEAKS: MOMBASA BASED JOURNALIST IN THEFT SCANDAL
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MOMBASAVIBES has established that one of Mombasa's most prominent journalist is a robbery suspect. This happened when the paparazzi was on duty at a certain promoters house where he was doing some projects for the promoter.Word is that, thugs broke into the promoter's home one night when the promoter was not at home and found his only his mpango wa kando. The thugs went with valuable property after terrorizing the mistress. When the promoter heard of the incident, his first suspect was the journalist because he had lost a few 'small things' while the journalist was working for him. Efforts to try and get the police to arrest the paparazzi were thwarted by the cops who said he did not have enough evidence to get the journalist arrested. When we interviewed the paparazzi he only said....'that was the most awkward and dramatic expirience in my life'
4:02
JOSE MOURINHO GETS HIS KENYAN BRACELET, FINALLY!
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The ‘Special One' a.k.a Jose Mourinho, finally got the Sh500, 000 Tanzanite gold bracelet that he ordered made to his specifications during his holiday in Kenya's coastal town, Mombasa.
The Real Madrid boss left the South Coast’s Ukunda airstrip on July 10 on a private plane to Wilson airport to fly back to Europe after a three-week holiday in the country, with his family in Diani's Alamanara Cottage, left before the customized bracelet was completed.
Now, according to reports, he finally had the bracelet sent to him by the manager of Diani Jeweler.

PROPS:http://hotsecretz.blogspot.com
3:56
IN CASE YOU MISSED:DID GUUS MEET ABRAMOVICH IN MOMBASA?
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Numerous media reports tipping Guus Hiddink as a possible successor to replace under-fire Blues coach Carlos Ancelotti, led me to think, mmmh, interesting! Guus and Abramovic were both holidaying in Mombasa at the same time.
Abramovic was staying at the Lion In The Sun In Malindi, owned by Italian billionaireFlavio Briatore while Guus and his wife was at Alfajiri Cotages in Diani, owned and hosted by Italian Fabrizio Molinaro.The Dutchman was ambushed at the Nyumba Ya Yatima orphanage in Ukunda. Where he was asked if he had a meeting with Abramovic and the possibility of a return to Stamford Bridge.
He said he cannot comment on the matter and he has not seen Abramovic, adding, he was on holiday and enjoyed the coastal beauty. Guus jetted out of the country on Friday, January 7.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Guus's agent insists that a return to Stamford Bridge would be "impossible". Guss guided the Blues to an FA Cup triumph, a third place finish in the Premier League and an agonising Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of Barcelona during his brief tenure.
PROPS: HOTSECRETZ
3:36
VJ RAP EM VENTURES INTO BUSINESS
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Club Rios finest dj and one of the youngest djs in Mombasa is never stopping. The entertainer who is yet to be the first dj in Kenya if not in East Africa to do a HD music video mix has ventured into business by opening setting up an entertainment shop yet to be opened in MombasaThe shop located opposite Mombasa G.P.O will stock both audio and music videos, latest movies and audio and video mixes by other djs
Keep it MOMBASAVIBES for further details
2:58
CUBA LIBRE TO HOST MALE STRIP SHOW
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CUBA LIBRE has a special night for the ladies this wednesday as they will be hosting 3 male strippers all the way from Europe to do a little some thing for the ladies.
Word is that this is the 2nd time the club is hosting such a theme night and so we assume the 2nd heat is back due to public demand. The event themed MASKED OPTICAL NUTRITION REVISITED will feature special cocktails and the revelers are expected to wear mask, available on sale at the club for obvious reasons.
Entry to the event will be ksh. 200, the show starts at 10:30pm
October 03, 2011
12:09
HASSAN FAISAL NO LONGER AT TAMARIND
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We back people! I know you missed us and thats why we back!
Word on the street is the front man at COASTAL FILMS, Mr. Hassan Faisal is no longer at TAMARIND. Confirmed sources are that MR PRESIDENT is now the MD. at the LUXURIOUS SUNNY SIDE apartments. Word on why he made the move is still not known. keep it MOMBASAVIBES for more details
July 15, 2011
13:01
DJ FRIDAH CHANGES CAMP TO NAIROBI
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Word been going around where the queen of the decks & former 1st lady of TABASAM RECORDS went to. Incase youve been wondering, DJ FRIDAH is now based in Nairobi under the MOB DJs. Fridah made the move last year and currently plays at Gallileos in Nairobi. Fridah who gained popularity at Bella Vista wasnt available to confirm the reports but sources asocciated with MOB confirmed. We guess its all about paper chasing. Keep it Mombasavibes
April 12, 2011
11:13
INNOCENT SUNDAY: WONT PAY TO BE PLAYED
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I WONT PAY TO GET PLAYED
11:09
MOMBASA MODEL RELEASES HER SEX PICS
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The model commonly known as Mercy has followed suit to what now seems as a trend in the celebrity culture; exposing nudity and releasing sex tapes. The photos which have hit online show her in the act with a mystery man believed to be an upcoming Bongo flava musician.Mercy is believed to be a serial dater and has managed to pin down some of the biggest names in the Kenyan entertainment industry including a former gospel deejay. And the dossier which showbizxklusivs landed on will be published here pretty soon.
April 07, 2011
16:17
FISH BOURNE AND BEYONCE PROMO PRESENTS RDX AND DING DONG IN MOMBASA
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Mombasa socialite, JULIA BEYONCE ACHIENG of BEYONCE PROMOTIONS is back with a bang!
In conjuction with FISH BOURNE ENTERTAINMENT, owned by the Kenyan international footballer DENIS OLIECH, the two companies are bringing Jamaica's finest and world reknown RDX and DING DONG who have been ruling the dance hall circles.
In an exclusive interview with Denis Oliech and Beyonce, the two C.E.Os confirmed that the artistes are gracing our back yard.
The starts will be also performing in Nairobi at the SWAGGER RIFIC concert.
Denis Oliech also added that the event which will be on 22nd of April will be graced by Mombasa's artistes too.
The event will be at BIG TREE and entry is 1000/=
Wagwaaaan Mombasa!
April 04, 2011
19:37
HOVERLEAKS: PRODUCER/RAPPER IN A DANGEROUS LOVE SCANDAL.
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KANYE WEST told us never to eff. around with entertainers on his record COMING HOME. Well, an Atlanta based 40 year old music promoter with close ties to the likes of LUPE FIASCO and WU TANG CLAN got her self in the wrong hands of love with a mombasa based producer cum rapper.
17:42
REBIRTH 2011: SEASON 2 HEAT1
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Gospel is taking over. After the DABS DANCERS won the 1st season of REBIRTH GOSPEL DANCE COMPETITION, Season 2 is here bigger and better! Auditions took place last weekend (2nd April) and the event is set to take place on 1st May at a venue to be announced later. Rebirth is a danced competition aimed at spreading the gospel and happens 3 times a year during the school holidays and is affiliated with SPIN WORLD INTERNATIONAL.
Keep it MOMBASAVIBES for the venue of the battle.
16:57
ANASTACIA AND KALONJE DOING BIG THINGS
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If you think that Mombasa is a sleeping lion, you must be dreaming. From the likes of SANAIPEI TANDE, CEDRIC, LULU HASSAN, DJ KAYTRIXX, BANTU, TIERA GEE...and not forgeting me and the others. Now embrace yourself for the next big thing(s) from Mombasa, DJ KALONJE and ANASTACIA MUKABA who have been nominated for the prestegious CHAGUO LA TEENIEZ and GROOVE AWARDS respectively! Dj Kalonje has been nominated for dj of the year at this year's CHAT AWARDS is requesting all his fans to vote for him via texting the letters B1j1 to 5683. The event which is the equivalent of GRAMMY AWARDS is set to take place on 16Th April at carnivore and will feature the top kenyan entertainers and set to grace the event are QQ of skip hit song straight from Jamaica and DENIQUE of summer love. On the other hand ANASTACIA MUKABA of the KIATU KIVUE song is battling out for the SONG OF THE YEAR at the GROOVE AWARDS. Vote for her via texting the letters 5b to 4402.
Keep it MOMBASAVIBES and lets support our own talent.
15:11
THE MOON IS BACK BIGGER AND BETTER
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In January we were devastated to learn that one of MOMBASAVIBES sponsors and the hottest lounge in Mombasa FULL MOON was shut down. Rumous were that it was as a result of land issues where the club was located along the MALINDI HIGHWAY towards MTWAPA.
That insided pulled the club down but they were not out. FULL MOON officialy opened its doors at an event dubbed RISE on 25TH and 26TH of March where the MOONERS were treated with suprises including free moon cocktails. If you missed out, no need to worry, the club is now located in UKUNDA and is already a favorite for the UKUNDA residents. Keep it MOMBASAVIBES for the latest update of events upcoming at FULLMOON
14:50
COAST GOT TALENT: SEASON 2
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So you think you got what it takes to be a star? Well then this is for you. After succesfully holding it down for the 1st edition of COAST GOT TALENT, the organisers of the biggest talent search in Mombasa are back. Vj DELPH and VISUAL TECH are back with the 2nd edition of the talent search. Word is that among the judges will be the controversial coast music promoter, EVE QUEEN C.E.O EVE ADHIAMBO among others.
Keep it MOMBASAVIBES for more info
14:39
TABASAM RECORDS GOES STATE-OF-THE-ART
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They call him the beat commander because he runs this town. Months after shipping in state of the arts djing
14:11
MOMBASA TEENIEZ AWARDS
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If you were bored with the Music awards in the Coast region that has always welcomed critics year in year out, then here's a reason to smile. Coast based musician VERA HASSLER aka MAMA SIZO is set to launch the official Mombasa Teens award dubbed COAST TEENIEZ AWARDS. The awards set to be launched at a later date this month of April is set to promote and appreciate Mombasa show biz industry but even before the awards have been launched, word going round is that she decided to start the awards after she felt that she did not win an award she was nominated in in one of the Mombasa awards because the awards were not fair!
Keep it MOMBASA VIBES
13:26
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