LABALAA COLLABOES WITH WENDY

KIP RICH AT THE KISS TV STUDIOS

Ragga star Kip Rich is in Kenya for the Friday May 7 reggae concert to be held at the KICC. Dubbed Reggae is Love, the three; Kip Rich, Eric Smith and Dynamic promise the whip reggae fanatics into a frenzy.
On visiting Kenya the first time, Kip Rich said, "Being in Kenya feels good.I feel well received."
The trio will again visit Mombasa on May 14 for a concert after which they will head on to the cold chilly town of Meru the following day.

STL IS LOOKING FOR A HOT FEMALE DJ

After her coveted win at the concluded Chaguo La Teeniez, Stella Mwangi a.k.a STL is blazing to go.
STL is looking for a female DJ to tour with and she should b able to sing, rap and hype the crowd.
“I've always wanted to have a girl DJ ever since I saw Salt'n Pepa with DJ Spinderella back in the 90's!” STL told Kingsize
Her profile has gained prominence after her singles were used in Tyra Banks’ reality show America's Next Top Model and Melrose Place.
The Dreamer hitmaker just completed Smile, a single off her second album which was mastered last week. She said, “I've been in the Big City studios for the last five months recording my yet to be titled second album. Plus of course licensing my music from the first album, Living for music in movies and TV series.
“Winning Chaguo la Teeniez Award means a lot especially after getting only nominations in the previous years. Now it’s a matter of living it up to get more and more,” she told Hotsecrets

AKON TURNED DOWN KORA BOSS’ PRIVATE JET AND 11.4 MILL

The Kora’s came down eons ago, but I hear that Senegalese-American R&B star, Akon, was supposed to headline the award ceremony hosted in Burkina Faso.
Apparently, the who was offered a private jet and $150,000 for the show, did not make the trip to the Burkina Faso capital to the disappointment of the organisers and guests.
Ernest Adjovi, the CEO of the all African awards did not mince his words. He condemned the singer's absence and apologised to the 15 million Burkinabes and Africans who watched the ceremony live.
Draaaaaaammmmmmmaaaaaa!

4th OF JULY JERSEY STREETBASH AND KENYAN REUNION

THE SPECTACLE THAT WAS GROOVE!

Male Artist of the Year
Daddy Owen

Acceptance Quote: “I thank God because this is a miracle”

Album Of The Year
System Ya Kapungala - Daddy Owen

Acceptance Quote: “Oh my goodness. An artiste called me to tell me that for the first time he has heard three songs from one album getting heavy rotation.”


Song Of The Year
Kiriro - Daddy Owen feat Allan Aaron & Kerah

Video Of The Year
Kiriro - Daddy Owen ft. Allan Aaron, Kerah

Collabo Of The Year
Kiriro - Daddy Owen ft. Allan Aaron, Kerah


Central Song Of The Year
Kiriro - Daddy Owen ft, Allan Aaron, Kerah

Female Artist of the Year
Emmy Kosgei

Acceptance Quote: “The Kasangas played a part in bringing up my ministry while Esther (Wahome) mentored me and specifically pushed me to sing in my mother tongue”

Group Of The Year
Wernono Family

Acceptance Quote: “There is a joke among us that we always get nominated but never win. We give the God the glory.”

New Artist / Group Of The Year
Eko Dydda

Acceptance Quote: “Sisemi Kitu. I thank God.”

Worship Song Of The Year
Wewe Pekee - Alice Kamande

Hip-Hop Song Of The Year
Niko Na Reason - Holy Dave & Eko Dydda

Acceptance Quote: Holy Dave “In 1998 I had a dream and my brother supported me . I did not think I would meet my boy, someone we have little in common.”

Audio Producer Of The Year
Dr. Eddie

Video Producer Of The Year
Mike Olome (Sakata)

Acceptance Quote: “The more words you speak the less they mean. Thank you.”

Song Writer Of The Year
Juliani

Acceptance Quote: “Ati I have to say thanks. When we wrote ‘Tunadara pages za Bible’ people thought we did not know what we were doing. But we read the bible first and got inspiration from God.”
Another popular quote “Ka si sisi ni nani?”

Dance Group Of The Year
Ignitaz

Acceptance Quote: “We lack words…to God be the glory”

Worship Team / Choir Of The Year
AFLEWO

Acceptance Quote: “This is the making of the Lord.”

Live Band Of The Year
Zidi The Band


Gospel Radio Show Of The Year
Shangilia - Hope FM

Gospel TV Show Of The Year
One Voice – NTV

Acceptance Quote: “This is the making of the Lord.”

Radio Presenter Of The Year
Lucy Wa Ngunjiri - Kameme FM

Acceptance Quote: “I know God hears me. I owe this to You.”

DJ Of The Year
DJ Mo

Acceptance Quote: “I Dedicate This to God. Thanks to all those who have supported me since Pilsner Mfalme.”


Pwani Song Of The Year
Jina La Yesu - Marion Shako

Acceptance Quote: “To God be the Glory. I would like to thank the people who made the song and the video Abedi and Muigai. I appreciate you.”


Rift Valley Song Of The Year
Taunet Nalel - Emmy Kosgei

Acceptance Quote: “You have proved to the world and Kenya that you can sing in your mother tongue and still get the recognition and appreciation for your work.”


Western Song Of The Year
Bana Befwe - Hey-Z & K-Zee ft. Rufftone


Eastern Song Of The Year
Mutui Museo - Victor Mbuvi

Acceptance Quote: “Asi, I thank God, the fans who voted, my producer R Kay and Bosire. What I am is what Jesus has made me. Lets not stop making Jesus God”

Nyanza Song Of The Year
Yesu Kedo - Geraldine Odour

Acceptance Quote: “I honour God today. It’s not about me but him”

Artist Of The Year (Uganda)
Exodus

Acceptance Quote: “I give all the glory and honour to the saviour of my life. Lord, we did it again. I would like to thank Isaac Ruccibigango of Limit X. I wouldn’t be here without him”

Artist Of The Year (Rwanda)
The Sisters

Acceptance Quote: “I’m Speechless. The first thing I would like to say is to thank God for everything because he has been good to our group. We are four in the group but the others couldn’t make it.”

Artist Of The Year (TZ)
Rose Muhando
Tanzanian Samwel Mkubwa picked it for Rose who wasn’t present.

Skiza Ring Back of the Year
Rose Muhando

Collected by Tanzanian songstress Anastazia Mukabwa famed for the gospel hit song Umenitoa Shimoni.
Acceptance quote: “We have recorded an album with Muhando that has not yet been released yet. We completed it a month ago and is titled Kaitu Kivue.”


East Africa Diaspora Artist
Kiki Mutungi - Atlanta (KE)
Not Present.

Artist Of The Year (BUR)
Fabrice Nzeyimana
Not present.

Outstanding Contributor
Mr and Mrs Japheth Kasanga

PHOTOS CHRISPINUS WEKESA

MUTINDA SHOOTS MATOPENI VIDEO

George Mutinda is a self-taught musician thanks to his first instrument - a homemade guitar. His desire for success is his driving force. Even before the official launch of his album Matopeni, he was invited to perform at the International Sauti Za Busara festival in Zanzibar alongside musical greats Samba Mapangala and Idi Achieng.
The Afro-Modern performer is a strong believer that talent only accounts for less that 1% to make it in the music industry.


The first single off his debut album, Matopeni produced under Metta Metta lauds the virtues of self acceptance. The video was completed a fortnight ago and is set to hit the TV screens very soon.
It is shot by Willy Owusu of Big Ideas.