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Video: K'Naan on CNN

Somali-born artist K'Naan on CNN's Inside Africa. More video... Style & Substance Getting to know K'Naan K'Naan Profile Obama Impact

Video: Various Artists - "Hakuna Tofauti"

This is a song written by Kenyan youth with epilepsy and Jua Cali, Wyre, Sarah and Wakake. The song is passing over the message that we're all the same, even if we have epilepsy, it doesn't make us different. UCB Pharma's programme 'Live beyond Epilepsy' financed the programme.

Video: Hey-Z - "Wampenda"

featuring Kabi Video: Hey-Z - "Mazeh" Previously Mazeh audio

Kwani? Open Mic No.8

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Date: Tuesday 3rd February, 2009 Time: 7pm Venue: Club Soundd, Hamilton House Kaunda Street,Nairobi Entry: Ksh 100 only.

Video: Asa - Jailer

from her excellent self-titled debut album. In stores now

New Neema "Choose The Music"

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Here is a new track from artist Neema featuring Kevin Wyre. Neema ft.Wyre - "Choose The Music" It is the first single from her upcoming debut album Live & Love dropping February 24th.

Video: Canton Jones - "G.O.D"

Video: Webi - "Outside My Window"

Previously "Outside My Window" audio

Dreams can come true...

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Could Stella Mwangi become a big international crossover artist? I don't see why not... Here's her single Stella Mwangi - "The Dreamer" From her debut album Living for The Music. Previously The Dreamer video

Sweet sixteen

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Here's some new Paul Wright ... Paul Wright - "16"

Video: Mau Mau Uprising

Some archival footage from the Imperial War Museum taken circa 1954 From the exhibition " Through My Eyes: Stories of Conflict, Belonging and Identi ty." Find out more here

Kanjii "Stories" album sample

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Sample Kanjii Mbugua's debut solo album Stories here .

Kanjii presents "Love @ The Village"

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Date: Thursday February 5th,2009 Time: 7:45 - 11:45pm Venue: Carnivore Simba Saloon, Lang'ata Rd, Nairobi Price: Ksh 300 Description: Urban Legends/Live At The Village presents..."Love At The Village" with Kanjii featuring Wyre "The LoveChild"

Blankets & Wine III

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Date: February 1st, 2009 Venue: Tayiana Garden Spa & Stables, Ridgeways Rd, Nairobi Time: 1:00pm - 6:30pm Price: Adults Ksh1000, Children Ksh400 Description: Blankets&Wine is the premier picnic style, Afro-based music festival in East Africa. Bring your friends and Family, some wine, a picnic basket (or your choice of food) some maasai shukas/kikoys and join us as we share an afternoon of chilling on the grass, watching music and hanging loose:)

M.O.Fire!

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Some dancehall to brighten up your week. New M.O.G ! M.O.G - "Boom Chaka"

Mission Possible?

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I like how they approached this subject with a creative song. Mission Driven - "Sex in the Temple" Any thoughts on the song/subject?

Video: David Crowder Band - Remedy Club Tour DVD Promo

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One of my favorite bands... Order here

Kenyan Gospel Jam - Massachusetts

Date: Sunday, Jan 25th 2009 Venue: Grace International Church , 275 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA, 01824 Price: $10 @ the door "DJ Fresh mixing the best in gospel, Party music,Games, Crazy lighting, Free snacks and drinks, LIVE video mixx from DJ Fresh"

Video: Eric Wainaina - Mwana Leta Pesa(Live)

Here are some old Eric Wainaina videos ... Eric Wainiana speaking on the 2007/08 post election violence

Video: New Voices - Hiphop as the voice of a new generation

Part 1 Part 2

Stanning debut...

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Stan Ng'ang'a for me is one of those "where did he come from?" moments. From the little I've heard from this guy I can tell there is some massive talent here. Vocal talent and plus he plays guitar. You don't see outstanding talent alot these days and I hope he sticks around in the Kenyan music industry. Definitely one to watch..... Stan - "Raindrops" Stan - "Rise" His debut album was released last year and is called..... Kenya Debut .haha. Visit his myspace here.

New Bupe.

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Here is a new track from Bupe and Dee called "Glorious." Enjoy! Bupe ft.Dee - "Glorious" Glorious (Instrumental ) Glorious (Vocal track)

Those who led the way....

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I thought this was quite a nice political cartoon about Obama's Inauguration. Simple but clear.

Video: Kenyan Boys Choir @ Inauguration

The Boys Choir of Kenya perform at Washington DC's National Mall during the Inauguration of Barack Obama .

Video: Barack Obama's Inaugural address.

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy

A Dream still being realised....

Martin Luther King Jr.s "I Have A Dream" speech

Go-Go Obama!

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Welcome to Washington D.C Barack Obama! Download: Mambo Sauce - "Welcome to D.C" (Presidential Remix)

Jas, Da TRUTH

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Jas Knight - "Psalm 91" ft.Da T.R.U.T.H;Estee from Jas' upcoming album The Psalter .

Video: KJ-52 - Stuck In The 80's

80's babies stand up!

Video: More ReachLife....

"13 Letters Curriculum Trailer" "Artist Lecrae Bible training in Zambia" Visit www.reachlife.org

Video: 13 Letters DVD Preview

"Legacy" "Operate Like a Soldier" "Our Instructions" "Weakness" "Eternal Legacy" Available February 20th bonus: Reach Life Ministries Promo video

The Obama Phone

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Here's the Obama Phone which is available in Kenya. It goes for Ksh2,500. The phones can be found at Fone Xpress@ Nakumatt, Tuskys and Phonelink.

ToneX "Unspoken" album cover

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Here's the album cover for ToneX's upcoming album titled Unspoken. Set for release March 17,2009. Whoa.

Video: Kenya Artists United - We Are One

Description: For the sake of securing a future for the children, UNICEF has brought together celebrities and has used them as a mouthpiece to preach peace among the youth. The song has been dubbed "We Are One." Artists involved are; Nazizi, Suzanna Owiyo, Pam, Amani, Shina (Calif Records), Jirongi (Ukoo Fulani Maumau) Jua Kali, Mejja, Jimwat,Ousman and Sharama. The song has been produced by Clemo and directed by Luch. Download: Kenya Artists United - "We Are One"

Sean Slaughter + Trip Lee + more...

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Sean Slaughter - "Flesh Killa" ft.J.R. Sean Slaughter - "Man On Fire" Bonus: Trip Lee - Gotta Grow (Remix) Mary Mary - "God In Me" ft.Kiki Sheard

Video: Lydia Wairimu - His Eye Is On The Sparrow

John Wells; The Tonic

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Download John Wells - "No Time" ft.Earthquake

R-Swift + Iz-Real

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Download R-Swift - "Lifetime" ft.Iz-Real Previously R-Swift "Lifetime" video

Pro - "Yeah

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Download Pro - "Yeah" from the album The Blackout

Video: Bebe Nior Boutique - Jamhuriwear Born in Africa

Keep up the good work Jeffrey Kimathi, you are an inspiration. Bebe Nior Boutique - Jamhuriwear Born in Africa from Emerge Media Films on Vimeo .

Video: R-Swift ft.Iz-Real - "Lifetime"

I like this.

Video: DMX interview from jail

Hip Hope Hits 2009

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This sounds like something definitely worth picking up.

Bupe new single launch

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Description: "When you believe that nothing significant can happen through you, you have said more about your belief in God than you have said about yourself." - Bupe Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls he's back like a rebound! Hip Hope Family's Christopher Bupe aka Bupe kicks off 2009 with a bang!! Officially dropping his 2nd single titled "Glorious" featuring Hip Hope Family's R&B princess Dee. Produced by the hit maker himself Ben "Gittx" Gitau, this club/church banger talks about the ever so magnificent presence of the Almighty! Bupe basically gives props/glory back to the maker in Hip Hope pro-flow over the kick, snare while Dee tops up a dish of vocal sweetness to a melodious string ochestration of praise! Coming soon...stay tuned to ::KenyaChristian:: blog!

Gospel Jam Massachusetts

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Date: Sunday January 25, 2009 Time: 5:00 - 9:00pm Venue: Grace International Church Location: 275 Billerica Rd Chelmsford, MA Price: $10

Video: Mary Mary - I Worship You

Video: Yinka Shonibare's art

Interesting stuff, for any art lovers/appreciators out there.

Video: Jomo Kenyatta Interview

Video: NYOIL - Father Father

Who said hiphop is all bad? NYOil is one of my favorite rappers. Description: This video was produced by NYOIL (the artist) with the help of supporters from all over the world that sent PICTURES of themselves with their children or pictures of them and their fathers to help create this heartfelt tribute to Fatherhood and its TRUE importance as a binding element in the fabric of our lives. Take a moment to enjoy this wonderful piece of film from Petroleum Empire Media Group!

Video: Revisioning Kenya

Description: The first Revisioning Kenya symposium took place in August this year and a carefully selected group of speakers began development of these concepts. Among them were Dekha Ibrahim Abdi, winner of the alternative Nobel Peace prize; Rafique Keshavjee, who is charged with creating an entrepreneurial an inventive spirit in the Aga Khan university; youth leader George Gachara, who set up an sms distress line during the post election violence, that helped thousands of people in need of supplies; comedian turned politician John Kiarie who's Vijana Tugutuke or "Youth Arise" campaign was key to encouraging youth to vote, and Rob Burnet who discussed diffusion theory in relation to mass media and dissemination of ideas.

Video: G.I - Get Up

Video: History of the Internet

History of the Internet from PICOL on Vimeo .

Just-A-Band @ Goethe

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24 Nairobi: Walkers and Workers Description: Just A Band - Live at the closing ceremony of the 24Nairobi: Walkers and Workers photo exhibition. Sounds of the City, highlights from Scratch To Reveal and all-new sounds - come and wild out with us!Visit www.just-a-band.com and http://www.goethe.de/INS/ke/nai/en3965752v.htm for more information. Date: Saturday February 7th, 2009 Venue: Goethe-Institut Nairobi, Maendeleo House, Monrovia Street, Nairobi Time: 7 - 9pm

Video: Billy Graham TV: Dare to be a Daniel

Description: Dare to Be a Daniel is innovative evangelism training for tweens(kids 9-14.) This engaging and relevant approach will equip tweens like yours to live boldly for Jesus Christ and share Him with their friends. For more info click here

Another Sean Bell?

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Here's a song by artist Novel dedicated to Oscar Grant who was recently shot by a police officer during the process of arrest . I'm reserving judgement until all the facts are presented on the incident. Novel - Mad World

K'Naan on Somali pirate situation

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Somalian-born Artist K'Naan on NPR Download K'Naan - Somalia

Video: K-Drama talks about Boom Baptism

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Boom Baptism album cover Download Frontlynaz ft.K-Drama - Air Jordan Freestyle

NVIDIA based Tegra PCs

I think these will be the next popular thing in tech in the coming years. Watch this space.

Video Hits Package 1.1.5

Gospel Gangstaz - " I'll Be Good" from their 1999 album I Can See Clearly Now The Grits - " Set Ya Mind" from their 1995 album Mental Releases

Video: Maximum Melodies - Shusha

Nice video...

Video: NTV's One Voice

Video: Word on the Str33t documentary

Here are some clips from the film, directed by Shekina Apedo What Is Gospel Rap? Da' T.R.U.T.H., Shai Linne, & Jabo Ministry vs. Industry History of Gospel Rap Future of Christian Hip-Hop Meet the Emcees

Video: Rhema Soul - "STEEZ"

Video: Flynn Adam - "Such A Time"

SUCH A TIME

Video: Promise - "Outside"

Video:Dre Murray - "My Lane"

Video: Dwayne Tryumf - "I Don't Pack A Matic"

Video: Tha Gim - Freedom Song

featuring Keysha

Passion of the Christ on Blu-Ray

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Available in stores February 21st, 2009. Pre-order here

Video: Fiction Family - When She's Near

Fiction Family - When She's Near from ATO Records on Vimeo . And noo... Switchfoot didnt break up, this is just a side project that lead singer Jon Foreman is involved with called Fiction Family