::Kenya Christian::

This is a good thing, and what a way to start a new year. Without unity we will be going round in circles as acountry. Visitors from Kieni in Nyeri district and their hosts in a dance at Nyamira village in Bondo district during the recent visit. The delegation from Kieni stayed in the homes of their hosts when they visited the village as part of promoting understanding between the Kikuyu and Luo communities after the post-election violence that divided Kenyans. Read more here.

Totally Sold Out Dec 2008

Michelle Bonilla - O Holy Night

As we gather together to celebrate the birth of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus, The Christ I would like to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This year 2008 has been very exciting year for ::KenyaChristian:: blog, I have witnessed the blog become more popular and the hits steadily climbing. Although the year started with horrific post-election violence it ended well with the election of the first black U.S president. On the Kenyan gospel scene 2008 has seen the Gospel music industry continue to reach higher heights with more music videos being released than I can remember. 2008 is in my opinion also the year Kenyan Gospel artists took full advatage of the internet with a number of artists doing song and video launches via the web through websites such as facebook and myspace. I would like to encourage those artists who are not yet on the web to follow the lead of their counteparts. The quality of videos has also improved and the music was absolulely fab...

Holy Dave ft. Joey - Breakthrough

Mercy Myra ft.Eric Wainaina;Harry Kimani;Victor - O Come All Ye Faithful (acapella mix)

Here is Aaron "Krucio" and Kanjii live. It doesn't get much better than this. Enjoy! Aaron and Kanjii Mbugua (Live)

Carol Atemi - Happy

Tyler Perry's movies get frowned upon in some quarters, but I dont care, I really enjoy his movies. At all his movies I always find the whole theater laughing and enjoying the movie, unlike others where there is pin-drop silence. I think Tyler is on his way to being a legend in film. He has captured his niche audience and they are loving every minute of the ride, and I dont believe he has sold out in the process either. After all he has the first black owned film studio. Anyway heres a trailer for his upcoming movie.

From the album The Chop Chop: From Milk to Meat in stores now.

Kanjii Mbugua - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Any other artists out there with Christmas songs, new or old? Send them in!

I haven't done a VHP edition in a while. What better time to revive it than at Christmas! Anyway here is Sounds of Blackness with their 1992 song " Soul Holiday " off of their album The Night Before Christmas: A Musical Fantasy

Description: A music video that brings together 16 of the worlds top musicians—some of whom have fled oppressive regimes—in a rousing musical plea to guarantee human rights for all. The track, donated by Aterciopelados and arranged by fusion music guru Andres Levin, combines the voices of Hugh Masekela, Julieta Venegas, Stephen Marley, Angelique Kidjo, Yungchen Lhamo, Aterciopelados, Yerba Buena, Natacha Atlas, Rachid Taha, Kiran Ahluwalia, Chiwoniso and Emmanual Jal with those of U.S. artists Natalie Merchant, and Chali 2Na of Jurassic 5. Introduction by Laurence Fishburne.

Date: Thursday, December 18th 2008 Time: 8:00 - 11:00pm Venue: Carnivore Simba Saloon, off Langata Rd Nairobi Price: Ksh 300

Check out this 1940's video of Gospel quartet Jubalaires singing Noah. This is at least 30 years before before The Cold Crush Brothers, The Fantastic Five, Slick Rick, Melly Mel and Kurtis Blow and other rappers that are widely thought of as raps pioneers. Hmmm, it seems Gospel music has been the roots of most music we know of today.

Here is some music, enjoy! Grace Muna - Hakuna (radio rip) Atemi - Stay Paige Lewis - Haunted

Date: Saturday, December 20th 2008 Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm Venue: The Mavuno Dome (Belle - Vue Drive Inn) Mombasa Rd, Nairobi Price: Ksh 300 Description: " A Village Christmas" feat. Kanjii, Mavuno Worship Project, Atemi, Neema Ntalel, Hip Hope Family, Votaries, Aaron "Krucial" Rimbui and Joseph Hellon."

can't wait!

but don't worry......

Read the recap here

Wow, I always feel weird when things that were only in science fiction start becoming true. All those battles youre used to seeing in Star Trek and Star Wars may soon become true. This is a video of the MLK(Multiple Kill Vehicle) that the U.S will use in their missile defense shield. Here it is being tested.... Will space bcome the new battlefield? Here is a video to learn more about this program.

From the Stand Out Live DVD which I hear is off the chain! Stand Out

don't judge a hood by its cover...

This was song done by Coast artists earlier this year calling for unity during the 2008 post-election violence. Previously Wakenya Pamoja video

The video to Jimmy Gaits hit song. I think it was well done and Jimmy has a bright future in music as he has talent.

Another one from Span SITA Previously Salvage - Kile Ninacho (audio)

Date: Sunday December 21st2008 Time: 3 - 6PM Venue: Panari Sky Hotel 1st Floor, Nairobi Price: Ksh 300

I don't want to mess up your Christmas spirits, but this is disturbing... Society is reaching new lows.

Glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks this autotune stuff is being overdone....funny

The video from Valerie Kimani , East Africa Project Fame winner. Its off her debut album Baisikeli , which is in stores.

Check out the album cover and tracklist of Juliani's new debut album Mtaa Mentality scheduled for release January 2009. I dont have to tell you that this album is a must own. Check out Juliani's profile here .

Here is a rockin one from MOG . Enjoy! M.O.G - Let Him Go

from her album Mambo Bado

Here is a re-up and HQ version of Juliani's new song. I previously titled it as "Pia Me" but its actually called "Biceps" It is off his upcoming album entitled "Mtaa Mentality" Juliani is really one of the best rappers right now, I cant wait to check out this album. Juliani - Biceps Check out the lyrics here

Date: Thursday, December 11th 2008 Time: 8:00 - 11:00 pm Venue: Carnivore Simba Saloon, Lang'ata Rd Nairobi Price: Ksh 300 Description: "Hi this Aaron Rimbui, inviting you to come ,and enjoy a wonderful Jazz concert, on the eve of Jamuhuri Day(11th December 2008). at the Carnivore 8pm. It'll a great time for you to also hear material from my latest album "Alfariji". There also will be several special surprise guest musicians performing You don't want to miss this. We will not complain if you could bring along a friend or two. See you then. -Aaron"

O.K this is kind of random, but its cute...this is Krista recording her part for Mary Mary's album The Sound in stores now. Previously Mary Mary - Get Up(video)

...in time with this song. Whatever happened to this group? It was a guy and girl. I used to jam to it, I even remember the video. The Eagles - Yesu Ni Mwema

Mercy Masika ft.Sarah Mitaru - All The Time (radio rip) Mercy gives us a bit of kwaito flavor on this one.If I am not wrong this is another song off her album Milele . What else to say, go get it! Juliani ft.Elsie - Pia Me (radio rip) This is supposed to be from Juliani's upcoming album, I cant remember its title(anyone know?) ::bonus:: Paige Lewis - Rewind And check out some of her song lyrics here.

I wont say I prophesied this, but I'll just say I'm not surprised it happened. It's all part of the New Gay Agenda I've been talking abou t. I believe we are beginning to see a turning point on this issue.Right now the gay movement is unleashing the bulk of their anger toward the Mormon Church . I dont know which way the pivot will swing, but swing it will.

Carol Mbithi and Obed perform on Thur 27th Nov 08 at the UPYA Thanksgiving at Upendo Baptist in Dallas. Previously Caroline Mbithi - I Surrender (audio)

I know this is kinda old, but I've always really liked this song. It seems hardcore street/conscious hiphop has been largely thrown to the back in the Kenyan music scene, but I hope groups like these will always keep the "real rap" alive. The making of...

And Kanjii shows just why he's one of the best artists live. Keep it up. Enjoy! Kanjii Mbugua - Aumbe (Live)

DJ Fresh blogs from Texas about UPYA

Astar sings about the reason for the season [ Edit: This song is actually by Mavuno Worship featuring Astar . Thanks for the correction Richard.] Astar - I Believe (Christmas Edition)

Ushahidi co-founder Ory Okolloh was recently featured in Forbes. Big things, keep up the good work to the whole team! It's great to see cutting edge Kenyan and African entrepreneurship. These are the kinds of things that will bring about that Obama moment(more on that later) in Kenya and Africa. Check out the article here . Check out Ushahidi DRC Congo Findings on Crisis Mapping Kenya's Election Violence

Calling all Graphic Designers. O.K I'm looking for a Graphic Designer who is willing to design a banner for the top part of this blog. I will be unable to pay you for the banner so the work will be done purely out of appreciation for the blog. However I will post up your name for credit and any links to websites or contact information you provide if I select your design. Details for the banner design: - It should say KENYA CHRISTIAN prominently, but not too large. -Should not have too many colors, 3-5 at most. Preferably use blue, red,white,green and black.(however black should no be the main color) - Can creatively include some images of people, crosses...(mainly images that relate to the contents of the blog e.g Christianity,music,people) So send them in to kenyachristian@live.com and I will select the best one. Good luck.

This is quite troubling. eHarmony , a private(Christian-owned) online match-making company has now been pressured into offering matches to homosexuals. Read article here . This is not surprising, its just part of the New Gay Agenda I was talking about . This is not the first or last time we will see this kind of thing.

Here's a nice praise song from Mercy Wairegi, enjoy! Mercy Wairegi ft.Billy Frank - Ila Wewe

Here's a song of Atemi's, enjoy! Atemi - Speechless Previously Atemi - Speechless(video) ::bonus:: Paige Lewis - You Will Be The Last

Here is an article Sunday Nation's Lifestyle did on Just A Band . click the pic

Chasemode ft.Mr.Sam;D-Kamaa - Burn Dem

A TV commercial promoting Kanjii Mbugua's debut album "Stories."

Relient K - Sleigh Ride from gotee on Vimeo . Off their Christmas album " Let It snow Baby, Let It Reindeer" I love that title and I listened to the album non-stop last December. Its good, go pick it up! new track Relient K - Silver Bells

Here is a new track from Astar and Kanjii Mbugua . Enjoy! Astar ft.Kanjii Mbugua - Come Back Home ::bonus:: Papa San - Stand (radio rip)

Eunice Njeri is surely the latest hit on the Kenyan Gospel music scene. Here is a song currently on the charts. Enjoy! Eunice Njeri - Natamani (radio rip) (If anyone has a higher quality version, hit me up!) ::bonus:: Sudu -artist? (radio rip) ...I'm liking this song!

Here is a previously unreleased track of hers. Angela Chibalonza - Wema Kwangu (radio rip) bonus--- Narudi(artist?) new Paige Lewis - Why Baby Why

More Eunice.

I'm kinda mad that I'm so late seeing this video. Anyway, here it is,great song.. enjoy!

Chizi ft.Wyre - Kumekucha

So Proposition 8 was passed in the state of California and the homosexual community in the U.S is mighty angry about this. Proposition 8 was an amendment to the California state constitution which keeps a marriage between one man and one woman, as it has always been. This was an item on the ballot during the just concluded 2008 presidential election. At first it went by unnoticed except for some spontaneous rallies in California. But the protests have started spreading countrywide and the (Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender)GLBT community are determined to get their "rights" by hook or by crook. They are even looking at the Supreme Court to overturn the decision of the people. Some within the community are blaming African-Americans and Latino's(who voted largely Yes) for passing this amendement. Although homosexual people(I dont prefer the term gay) already have their civil unions which have basically all the same rights as a marriage, they are still determined to g...

From the Kanjii vs Eric Wainaina Live @ the Village concert. Enjoy! Kanjii Mbugua - Still Waiting (live)

In honor of her indomitable legacy, spirit, and voice, we invite you to join us at (Le) Poisson Rouge this Sunday, November 16th, 2008 for Mama Afrika: A Tribute Concert to Miriam Makeba. The evening will feature remarks by Harry Belafonte and Art D’Lugoff, as well as performances by Randy Weston, Les Nubians, Somi, Gino Sitson, Wumni, Bakithi & Robbi Kumalo, Francis Mbappe, Dominic Kanza, Loide Jorge, and many more. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Sauti Yetu: Center for African Women in Miriam’s honor. Doors open at 7:30PM and the show begins at 8PM. Suggested donation of $20. Advance tickets and reservations recommended.