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Friday, 28 November 2014

CHEATING

Want to cheat on your partner and get away with it? It's not as easy as you think
:

(1) Get a pay-as-you-go phone: mobile phone records are now the #1 way cheaters get caught. Pay-as-you-go means no itemised bills and, if you delete flirty texts and your call records, you'll cover your phone tracks.

(2) Give your lover a fake name: suspicious partners are likely to go through your phone contacts, but they're unlikely to pay much attention to someone of your gender, so store your lover's number under a fake name of your own sex.

(3) Don't say you're working late: two reasons: firstly, it's the oldest line in the book, secondly, if you're always working but not bringing home more money, it's going to raise suspicions.

(4) Get a friend on board: a night out with a mate is the perfect cover story. Get a trusted friend to help cover your tracks by providing regular alibis.

(5) Treat your partner the same way: people who are being unfaithful tend to start treating their partners differently. They either turn off their affection or they overcompensate and act more affectionately (e.g. flowers for no reason, when they hadn't done that in years).

According to Jorge, "unless the cheater is a sociopath, he or she will treat their partner differently. But, it's all a question of degree: some people have far more self-awareness and self-control - better actors, basically - and they're the ones that are best at hiding affairs."

(6) Don't change your appearance: when someone starts an affair, they're often tempted to dress differently or take more care over their appearance. If this is combined with acting differently towards your partner, it's increases the suspicion that something's going on.

(7) Deny everything: love can make fools of us all and most of us want to believe the best of the person we love. Without concrete evidence and faced with a resolute denial, your partner can often be convinced that it's "all in his or her head".

Do these seven things and you'll hide many of the most common signs of cheating.
However, will you still get away with it?

Check this out
  http://buzzsouthafrica.com/songs-cheating/

Dougie

JIMW@T

The name Jimw@t is coined from his names, James Wathigo. He was brought up in Kabete, Nairobi, Kenya and went to Musa Gitau Primary School and Chinga High School, Nyeri. After his O levels he took a computer course and later studied graphic design. He started rapping while he was in

Check out thye best song ever produced
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_ZkZk_whqM
Dougie



2) Nameless

It all began when a man by the name of David Mathenge tried to compete in a Kenyan radio contest but could not think of a name for himself.  So, to be named or to remain “Nameless” was the big question?  Since then he had produced an endless stream of hits, one successful year after another and so on and on. You have to  admit that an artist is gifted when blatant people such as Jamali  have the audacity to steal his song and it still becomes a hit.

N.M.K

Jose Chameleone,:

https://twitter.com/jchameleoneChameleone, born Joseph Mayanja on 30 April 1979 in Uganda, is an Afrobeat and reggae musician. His other stage names include Jose Chameleone or Joe Chameleone (sometimes spelled Chameleon). He is one of the most popular Ugandan musicians of the 21st century and enjoys strong popularity in many countries throughout Africa. Chameleone sings in Luganda, English and Swahili. Several of his songs have yielded popular catchphrases, including Basiima Ogenze, Shida Za Dunia, Nekolera Maali and Badilisha.
Chameleone's career began in 1996 as a DJ at the Missouri night club in Kampala while studying at the Progressive Secondary School. He was signed to the Kenyan record label Ogopa DJs. He enjoyed strong success with one of his first singles, "Bageya", which featured Kenyan artist Redsan.
Chameleone's musical style is a combination of Ugandan folk music, central African rumba, zouk and reggae. His first album, Bageya, was released in 2000. In 2013 he had released twelve more albums, including Mama Mia in 2001, Njo Karibu and The Golden Voice in 2003, Mambo Bado in 2004, Kipepeo in 2005, Shida za Dunia in 2006, Sivyo Ndivyo and Katupakase in 2007, Bayuda in 2009, Vumilia in 2010, Valu Valu in 2012, Badilisha in 2013 and Tubonge in 2014.
He is president of Ugandan music label Leone Island. Leone Island is one of the labels that groomed the best musicians, which include; Moses Radio, Weasel, AK 47, King Saha, Papa Cidy and many more.
In March 2014 at the Lugogo Cricket Oval stadium in Kampala, Chameleone broke the record for the largest audience of any East African performer, drawing an estimated 40,000 fans to his "Tubonge Live" concert. The speaker of the parliament of Uganda, Rebecca Kadaga, designated Chameleone to be the Ambassador of the Busoga Tourism Initiative
Jose Chameleone Discography 2000 – 2014
Year Name of Album Label
2000 Bageya Ogopa Deejays
2001 Mama Mia Ogopa Deejays
2002 Njo Karibu Ogopa Deejays
2003 The Golden Voice Ogopa Deejays
2004 Mambo Bado Ogopa Deejays
2005 Kipepeo Leone Island Productions
2006 Shida za Dunia Leone Island Productions
2007 Sivyo Ndivyo Leone Island Productions
2007 Katupakase Leone Island Productions
2009 Bayuda Leone Island Productions
2010 Vumilia Leone Island Productions
2012 Valu Valu Leone Island Productions
2013 Badilisha Leone Island Productions
2014 Tubonge Leone Island Productions

Douglas Mutua
Chameleone, born Joseph Mayanja on 30 April 1979 in Uganda, is an Afrobeat and reggae musician. His other stage names include Jose Chameleone or Joe Chameleone.

 

N.M.K



Banky W.
Musical Artist
Olubankole Wellington, known under the stage name Banky W, is a Nigerian R&B artis March 27, 1981 (age 33),
  Nigerian

N.M.K
African Music is cultural. We as a group do believe that okay Music made in studios is contemporary Music. The query is, is African Music contemporary? Then, African Music should not be made in studios, but only to be performed as it always has been. Below is a pictorial of one of our blog members who is a producer in studio. Of course, producing contemporary Music. by JEAN PIERRE

BY JEAN P.

Award-winning singer Angélique Kidjo

Africa Rising: My Life, My Music

Front Cover

Angelique Kidjo

Grammy Award-winning singer Angélique Kidjo is known for her electrifying voice and fearless advocacy work. In this intimate memoir, she reveals how she escaped Communist Africa to make her dreams a reality, and how she's prompting others all around the world to reach for theirs as well.

Born in the West African nation of Benin, Angélique Kidjo grew up surrounded by the rich sounds, rhythms, and storytelling of traditional Beninese culture. When the Communists took over, they silenced her dynamic culture and demanded that she sing in praise of them. In Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music, Angélique reveals the details of her dangerous escape into France, and how she rose from poverty to become a Grammy Award–winning artist and an international sensation at the top of Billboard's World Albums chart. She also explains why it's important to give back by sharing stories from her work as a UNICEF ambassador and as founder of the Batonga Foundation, which gives African girls access to education.

Desmond Tutu has contributed the foreword to this remarkable volume; Alicia Keys has provided an introduction. Her eloquent, inspiring narrative is paired with more than one hundred colorful photographs documenting Angélique's life and experiences, as well as a sampling of recipes that has sustained her on her remarkable odyssey.


by Mohamed Abdirahman 

 

 

BIG BROTHER AFRICA.



Big brother Africa is Africas biggest reality show that is on it's ninth season now, Hotshots. basically involves contestants from 15 countries in Africa including South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria and other African Countries. the housemates are required to live with each other in the house, perform different activities (extravaganza) and show their talents. Africans from all over are given the mandate to vote for their favourite housemate and the winner walks away with a lot of money.


by Joan Gasto Lyaruu. 
Eric Wainaina- Nchi ya kitu kidogo a kiswahili word for: a country of bribes.

This song is  about corruption in Kenya.

by

Edwin Wachie

Rise up Africa poem

 Rise up Africa - by Matt Ancient.   Apr 4, 2013 

Africa, Africa
rise up Africa
Africa, Africa
stand up Africa
when will you learn Africa
your sons and daughters are calling
they are crying
for they are starving
when will you change
oh Africa
you hate wisdom
so do not have freedom
and mystery consuming your kingdom
to be brave means disrespect
you have lost a great prospect
Africa, Africa
rise up Africa
Africa, Africa
wake up Africa 



















by Mohamed abdirahman     

STEVEN KANUMBA.

Steven Charles Kanumba (8 January 1984 – 7 April 2012) was a tanzanian actor and director. Kanumba died in 2012 at the age of 28. He was described as "Tanzania's most popular film star" and appeared in nollywood films.Kanumba began acting in the 1990s in church productions. In 2002, he joined the theater group Kaole Arts Group. He appeared in the television soap operas Jahazi and Dira and made his film debut in Haviliki. In 2006 he met Nazz who give him adv and further connection to his career appeared in Dar 2 Lagos, a film by Mtitu Game that used both Tanzanian and Nigerian actors and crew He also appeared in such films as She is My Sister, This Is It, and Love Gamble. In 2009, The production of Prince Matenga Patrickdespite his passing,  a lot of people look back onto Kanumbas life and his inspiration towards the African film industry. he has also been a major inspiration to new actors in the industry and proof that hard work pays no matter the occupation. even though he is not with us any more, his legacy will continue forever.



by Joan Gasto Lyaruu

YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA.

Yvonne a famous african artist born in Dobsonville, Soweto, 1965 born to Puti and Sophie Machaka, the Machakas had three girls: Doreen, Refiloe, and Yvonne Ntombizodwa

Considered a role model throughout the African continent, she has demonstrated compassion for others throughout her career. Yvonne has taught literacy, promoted the rights of women, and never stopped to work to protect children everywhere. 
As UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador against malaria, and also Ambassador for Roll-Back Malaria (sponsored by the World Bank, United Nations, World Health Organization, and other institutions), Yvonne tirelessly campaigns for medications and bed nets that will help to end malaria — a preventable and curable disease that kills 3,000 people in Africa every day. 

Inspired by these statistics she created her own charity, the Princess of Africa Foundation. Yvonne says, “We want to raise awareness and take initiative to eradicate this needless disease. People need to know more about malaria because it kills almost one million Africans a year, most of them children.”

Yvonne has also served as Ambassador for the University of South Africa (UNISA); City of Johannesburg Tourism, and Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Campaign. Yvonne embraces the belief that every citizen should play a part in building community, so when she was asked to become an honorary Colonel in the South Africa Air Force, she didn’t hesitate. Her duties include team-building and attaining excellence in communication. 

In 2001 Yvonne was named one of the Top 100 Heroes of South Africa by the Star Newspaper. Despite a travel schedule that keeps her on the road much of the time, Yvonne continues to make time to motivate, inspire, and educate everyone she meets. And she says “I am always ready to learn from others.”

Her continual efforts to raise donor monies from various African governments, the Global Fund, the World Bank, and the Gates Foundation ensure that those who need help the most will get it. Of the many awards and accolades she’s earned, Yvonne says that being the recipient of the Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship Award, established in 1957, was a great honour. “This award of excellence is such a distinction. I realize that it is through the efforts of others, who walked this path before me, that I am able to follow in their footsteps to help others. It is a privilege to serve my communities and make the world a better place for all our children. 

Her numerous accomplishments, and endurance in a demanding industry, can be attributed to an indomitable will and a childhood guided by the strength of her mother, Sophie Machaka. A domestic worker with only a Standard 6 education, Yvonne’s mother was a life-long teacher to all who knew her. She was Yvonne’s first mentor and gave her the gift of character. Yvonne says, “I know what it is like to sleep without food. I know what is like not to have. My mum taught me that when you die you will never take anything with you. So when I have, I share with others.” 

Today, the voice of Yvonne Chaka Chaka has also become the voice for untold others who suffer injustice and disease. Her wisdom and insight, combined with common sense and good judgment, have become evident in the dignity, poise, and courage she radiates. It is said that the only way to have a friend is to be one, and the Princess of Africa lives this credo. She has embraced an array of people from every walk of life, and her friendships span the globe. The diversity, and quality, of Yvonne’s relationships are like her music — different notes blending together to create the perfect sound. This belief in the human family is at the core of her beliefs, “I would love for all people to be equal in the world and just to know that God loves us all.”

Those who are closest to Yvonne recognise that she exudes a wisdom that flows from the highest source. Yvonne is a dramatic example of the power of one. Passionate about changing her world, she works ceaselessly to build a better future for Africa. A non-drinker and non-smoker, Yvonne maintains strong spiritual connections. 

Her philosophy is, “When we are born we come with nothing. And when we die, we die with nothing. God thank you for the life that you have given me.I love life, and I live it to the fullest.” “We are the instruments of Heaven. Our work is not design, but destiny.” African icon Yvonne Chaka Chaka is living her destiny, and those who understand her message are enriched by it. 
By JOAN GASTO LYARUU