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

P-SQUARE

(Nigerian)

These internationally known Nigerian twins produce some of the finest African dance music for a perfect night out in the clubs.

N.M.K

ProkotoVictoria Kimani

She does graet music .I have been a great fan of her till she did this song.Yes!Kill me but i need to say this for the sake of the good music she wants to throw to the gutter.

She is a Kenyan female artist and if you know her for some time,what has given her a huge fan base other than of course the Oliech factor...'yah i know' is the factor that she has been giving us authentic Kenyan music.

But i want to say this as a dissapointed fan-Prokoto is not a kenyan song and it will not be no matter how many times it plays on our kenyan roads and media houses.it is Nigerian!
It is not that i have a problem with Nigerian music but the song could have been miles better had it been done with a kenyan touch.

No Prokoto!!!

One of the reasons i say this is that the song really speaks much of its video work without emphasizing on the message itself.The video itself is done well,no problem as it strikes flashy and complicated.The only word you can get is prokoto though which you have to think twice in the song and try to figure out the meaning first.
She looks lost in the beats which do not comprehend the song as she tries to  become somebody that she even herself does not know.The character she assumes in the whole song then goes to kill her personality to the level that anybody who gets the song for the first time assumes it as a straight drudge.

With the fusion of Diamond who can't be anybody other than a man singing a love song,the whole episode loses meaning and creativity.!!!

She cant get more than two stars!!!!

 

 

we can not wait for the next!

Elijah Charles Kiage.

Woman claiming to be Kajwang’s wife causes drama

A woman has emerged claiming to be the second wife to the late Homabay Senator Otieno Kajwang’.

The woman who identified herself as Faith Vivian Otieno caused drama at the Lee Funeral Home where she accused the funeral committee members of excluding her from plans to bury her ‘husband.’
Faith, who claims to have been married to Kajwang for the past 19 years, says they have two children.
She was ejected from the mortuary where family members and friends have been waiting for the late Senator’s post-mortem results.
Kajwang’ died on Tuesday night at the Mater Hospital where he had sought treatment after complaining of chest pains while at his home.

 

Initial reports indicated that he died after suffering what was described as ‘massive cardiac arrest’.
Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor who conducted an autopsy on the body with family doctor Emily Rogena said the results would be made public on Friday.
“When you take samples for analysis usually it is good to be conclusive. That is why we are not talking about the cause of death until we get the samples,” Dr Oduor said.
Hehehe!!!!politicians
by moreen