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Video: Juliani - "Exponential Potential

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Video: The Dark Knight Rises (Trailer)

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The suspense for this is getting intense. I admit I was not so familiar with the Bane character. Read more about him here

Video: "The Hobbit" (Trailer)

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Sorry, we gotta wait until next December "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths ofguile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious&

Video: Jamie Grace - "Hold Me"

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featuring tobyMac

Video: 116 - "Man Up Anthem"

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Video: P4CM: "Exegesis Of Jesus"

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by GF Soldier from Rhetoric Lyricist Lounge

Video: Antoneosoul - "Chips Funga"

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Anto Neosoul's debut video. Real nice jazzy instrumentals on this, anto came right with the vocals, great video. This should take his music career a notch up, it will get spins. What do you think?

Video: Tyler Perry's "Good Deeds" (Trailer)

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A successful, wealthy businessman, Wesley Deeds, ( Tyler Perry ), has always done what’s expected of him, whether it’s assuming the helm of his father’s company, tolerating his brother’s misbehavior at the office or planning to marry his beautiful but restless fiancée, Natalie, (Gabrielle Union ). But Wesley is jolted out of his predictable routine when he meets Lindsey, ( Thandie Newton ), a down-on-her-luck single mother who works on the cleaning crew in his office building. When he offers to help her get back on her feet, the chance encounter with someone so far outside his usual circle ignites something in Wesley. This one good deed may finally spark his courage to exchange the life that’s expected of him for the life he’s always really wanted. via Tyler Perry

KenyanPoetCast - December

featuring Dennis Inkwa Playlist and more info here

Video: Fatoumata Diawara - "Bissa"

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From her album Fatou which i'm liking. Hopefully I'll write a short review if I get the time. If you like African music, check her out. It's O.K to get away from the hip-pop once in a while..

Ngwatilo - "The End of a Love Affair"

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Check out this poem from Ngwatilo, from her debut EP Introducing Ngwatilo . "Suspend Me/The End of a Love Affair" by worldlittoday Read the lyrics here

"My Four Wishes for Kenya" by Karanja Kebuchi

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Check out a poem I did that appeared in the Storymoja Hay Festival newsletter this year(bottom right). I'm so proud. This won the 2nd place cash prize. I wrote this poem after reading Kwani? 5 and was inspired to express my feelings on the post-election violence.( link ) thanks Ngwatilo

Video: Fela! - "Yellow Fever"

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Another short clip from the Fela! musical. Can this ever come to Kenya?

Blankets & Wine XXXI featuring Liquideep

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Date: Sunday, December 18th 2011 Venue: Leisure Garden, Mamba Village, Langata North Road Time: 12:00pm - 6:00 pm Tickets: Ksh 1500(gate), Ksh1300(advance) ( Available here ) Liquideep is a talented House music group from South Africa. This is not to be missed

Elani: Urban Expression @ Alliance

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Date: Friday December 16th 2011 Venue: Alliance Francaise, Monrovia St. Time: 7:00pm Tickets: Ksh 500(available at the gate)

The Bengenge Experience @ MJ Centre

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Date: Tuesday, December 13th 2011 Venue: Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House, Waiyaki Way Time: 7:00 pm Tickets: Ksh 500 (available here )

Video: Just A Band - "Huff + Puff"

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The concept behind Just A Band ‘s new video came about from a challenge — two Norwegian filmmakers in Kenya dared the band to shoot a video “with a bunch of constraints, such as having to include a movie reference… starting with A Clockwork Orange.” In response, the boys suited up in an array of improvised costumes and filmed this minstrel-like, ’20s feel clip for “Huff + Puff” in the outskirts of Nairobi. Watch Elsaphan Njora, Kevin (K2) Maina and all of JAB duke it out and throw down some serious moves in A Tale of Graceless Shuffling above. The video-challenge is a part of the upcoming documentary The Big C. Find “Huff + Puff” on Just A Band’s excellent 82 LP.  via okayafrica

Video: "Shattered" (Trailer)

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"Shattered" tells the story of a woman whose traumatic childhood in a seemingly ideal middle class family becomes a precursor to a life of turmoil, depression, and self destructive behaviour. Inspired by several true life stories, the plot of "Shattered" will keep the viewer enraptured from beginning to end as the protagonist Keziah Njema ( Rita Dominic ) struggles to overcome enduring psychological destruction caused by years of abuse.

Video: P4CM - "I Promised I Wouldn't Tell!"

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by featured Rhetoric poet J"O" Speaks

Amy Winehouse - "Halftime"

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A track from her upcoming and highly anticipated Lioness: Hidden Treasures album. This features Questlove and is produced by Salaam Remi . beautiful Listen: Amy Winehouse - "Halftime"

Wamathai Spoken Word @ Safaricom House

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Wamathai.com presents Wamathai Spoken Word December on Saturday 3rd December 2011 at The Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House on Waiyaki Way. There will be Poetry Performances by: Wanjiku Mwaurah, Asali, Pearl, Jeremy Levinger, Lonesome Bounty, Mike Kwambo, Kennet B, Nuru Bahati,Kevin ‘Man Njoro’, M.K, Abu Sense, Claude Baus, Miss Soulful, Ngatia, Dave Ndirangu, Aisha Salim, Ami, Mugambi Nthiga, Vickie Zosi, Mark Anthony, PotentAsh and many more Music by: Elani & Afrology

Music Seen! Ma3 - "Beba Beba"

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After the wait, the album has finally arrived. Ma3 (Ma-Three) the “six-piece, quirky Afro-pop band from Nairobi” as they describe themselves recently launched their album Beba Beba to a packed house at the Goethe Institut. And what a cool event it was, with the crowd eager to discover what this not-so-new band had created on their debut album. And has Ma-3 lived up to our expectations, for some yes, but for others like me not quite. Beba Beba is a decent debut album, but lacks certain should I say, punch. With their groovy, infectious title single “ Beba Beba ” Ma-3 certainly caught our attention, and placed expectations high for the rest of the album. They certainly got it right with that single (which I admit grew on me), that invites the listener to “have a seat in the mathree.” It is a very apt single filled not only with messages of hope, reconciliation and peace (“spread the smiles and not the arrows”) and also action, (“it starts with me and then to you.”) They no doubt g

Fena - "Fenamenal Wo(Man)"

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Fenamenal Wo(Man) (Online Release) - Fena by Fena Music Previously: Fena - "Down"(Video)

Video: Jazzyfatnastees - "The Wound

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I had never seen this video, love it! This is from their 1999 debut album The Once and Future . <p><p><p><br><br><br><br><br>Video</p></p></p>

Video: P4CM: "Ready or Not"

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featuring Rhetoric poets Ezekiel & Janette..Ikz

KenyanPoetCast November : TearDrops

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KenyanPoet November Show: TearDrops by KenyanPoet This is the 3rd Kenyan Poet online show. Featured are Sauti Sol, a Kenyan based Afro- Soul group as well as an upcoming Kenyan Poet; Teardrops. via KenyanPoet

Ma3 - Beba Beba launch @ Goethe

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Ma3  (Maa-Three) is a 6-piece, quirky Afro Pop band from Nairobi that borrows its name from the inescapable public transport mini-vans that dot cities in Kenya and all over Africa. In the two short years that  Ma3  has been in existence, the band has headlined two of the biggest festivals to grace Nairobi, i.e. the  Spread the Love Festival  with  Kirk Franklin  and  Nairobi Kinanda Arts Festival featuring F reshly Ground ,  Kwani LitFest  and  Shukas N Juice Concert . Ma3 ’s  sound is that of young, contemporary, urban Africa; mixing soulful English /Swahili lyrics with spell binding guitar riffs built on a solid rhythm section.  Ma3 ’s music is definitely up your alley. Ingia Ndani ya  Ma3 ! - Get inside the  Ma3 ! via Goethe Venue: Goethe Institut Nairobi ( map ) Date: Saturday, November 12th Time: 6:00pm Entrance: Free

Video: t.Jay & Level 3:16 - "Love"

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Video: Nneka - "Stay"

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Video: The Cafe - "Kenya's unwinnable war"

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Can Kenya's war on corruption be won? The Café gathers a group of Kenyan activists together to debate the challenges.

Video: Ay feat Sauti Sol - "I dont wanna be alone (Shukuru) "

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Video: "Heal The Nation" (documentary)

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KC Next Artist: Ian Kamau - One Day Soon"

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O.K, this cat is serrrious! Folks get ready for Ian Kamau , some fine talent here! He does neo-soul,hip-hop and spoken word and sounds similar-ish to Kendrick Lama r. Heh, I didn't see this one coming. I'm already a  fan, where is the CD, when is he coming to Kenya and how much are that tickets? Check him out for yourself. From his bio: My name is Ian Kamau; I am an artist. I believe that my ability to create and communicate is intimately tied to my purpose in life although I am unsure of exactly how. I was born and raised in Toronto to Trinidadian parents who immigrated to North America in 1970. My parents are documentary filmmakers. I grew up around ideas, information and art. Making music has taken me around the world; it has opened doors to experiences I never dreamed I would have and has put me in the position to have conversations with a diversity of dynamic, interesting individuals. I believe in community. My creative life extends to my work in arts-based communi

Video: Bloodshed - 'Traffic'

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Video: Shai Linne - "The Perfection of Beauty" (Trailer)

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featuring Blair Linne

Event: Fashionable Notebook presents "The Mingle"

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The Mingle takes social media to a whole new level - live and in person! Mingle with current and aspiring professionals, creatively oriented individuals, and enthusiasts of human creativity, while taking advantage of the exceptional social and entertaining amenities. Connect. Venue: Tree Centre Grounds, Aboretum Date: Saturday, October 22nd 2011 Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Tickets: Ksh 800(adv.), Ksh 1000(gate) Strictly over 18years. Identification may be required. Advance tickets available at Select (Shell station Hurlingham), Sarit Centre Info Desk, Tamasha Hurlingham Bar or M-pesa : http://mpesaticketing.com/  More info here

(BLNRB) Kibera Benga - "Kichwateli"

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Video: Immortal Technique at Occupy Wall Street.

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Immortal Technique, hip-hop artist and political activist, came to support the Occupy Wall Street movement. RT's Marina Portnaya caught up with Immortal Technique to talk about the message behind the movement, the police brutality and media backlash it has caused, US politics, democracy, his new project "Martyr" and his upcoming tour.

Video: The Black Power Mixtape (Clip)

I really want to wactch this documentary. This is why we need an indie space in Kenya, to showcase things that are not in the mainstream. Not all of us are dying to watch the latest Harry Potter or Transformers. I would much rather watch such material/ A scene that includes a speech from Eldridge Cleaver, the Minister of Information for the Black Panther Party in 1968.

Video: MC Dice - "So Amazing"

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featuring Joan

Video: Nneka - "Soul Is Heavy" (Album Making Of Part 4)

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The 4th and final part of the making of shows more of Nneka's views and impressions from Rock En Seine Festival as well as a bit of the promotion treadmill, that had started by then.

Video: BLNRB - "Welcome to the Madhouse" (Teaser)

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From early 2009 to 2011, three bands from the world-renowned Berlin electronic music scene and some of the best bands and musicians from Nairobi engaged in an intense music project. Two studios were established in a townhouse in Nairobi, where all BLNRB artists worked, performed and lived together. After concerts in Nairobi and Berlin, the long awaited CD is out!

Video: BLNRB - "Room for Me"

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featuring Just a Band, Lisa Oduor Noah, Jahcoozi

Screen on the Green presents ‘Sheena Queen of the Jungle

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This month’s screening: Sheena Queen of the Jungle Where: Kifaru House off Kanjata Rd. (off James Gichuru) – House with Rhino on gate When: October 8th 2011 Gates open at 5pm; movie starts at 7pm Bring your own food and blankie to sit on. Popcorn, bar, live, food on sale DJ Advance tickets 800Ksh at PesaPal Gate tickets 1000ksh This is the story of Sheena whose parents are killed while on Safari. She is raised by the mystical witch woman of an ‘African tribe’. As Sheena grows up, she learns much from the Shaman about the lore of the jungle and the ways of all its creatures and is even entrusted with the secret of telepathic communication with the animals. Tigora is under the special protection of King Jabalani. The King’s ex-football champion younger brother Prince Otwani is conspiring with his brother’s fiancee, Countess Zanda, to have Jabalani assassinated so that they can exploit the titanium-rich Zambouli lands. Contact: info@screenonthegreen.co.ke  On Facebook

Video: Nneka - Soul Is Heavy (Album Making Of Part 3)

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Video: Just A Band - "Away"

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featuring Michel Ongaro, Gebrüder Teichmann, Jahcoozi "Away" is a contribution by Just A Band to the "BLNRB - Welcome to the Madhouse" album - a joint project between the Berlin and Nairobi music scenes - initiated by the Goethe-Institut Nairobi and the Teichmann Brothers. Find out more here

Kayonga Kagame Shows Us The World: Darkest Austria

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A hilarious spoof on ethnological documentaries: an African TV team comes to the Austrian province to document the strange behavior of the natives... including the Feast of the Chicken.

Video: Nneka - "My Home"

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Official video of Nneka's first single "My Home" off of her 3rd album "Soul Is Heavy"

Video: Camp Mulla - "Party Don't Stop"

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featuring Collo 0 Camp Mulla is a Kenyan Urban Rap Group founded by rappers Taio Tripper, Young Kass, Super-Producer K'Cous ,Miss.Karun, the First Lady (vocalist) and the group is managed by Mykie Tuchi. Camp Mulla's main goal is to spread Urban Hip Hop music influence all over Africa and the world as a whole. The group is under the SubSahara studios record label

Video: Nneka - Soul Is Heavy (Album Making Of Part 2)

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The Lounge Unplugged presents Vivian Green

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"Emotional Rollercoaster" is still such a a great track. I admit, that's the only song of hers I'm familiar with, but I can still attend her concert for that alone. I think I'll get her album(s) and familiarize myself with more of her songs. Plus, the woman is gorgeous, why would I not go!? Capital FM, thankyou for finally bringing good artists to this country. I'm sorry most of these artists that visit don't do it for me, maybe I'm old..lol Date: October 15th, 2011 Venue: Kefit Centre, opposite Belgium Embassy, Limuru Road Time: 7:00 pm Tickets: Ksh 2000 Advance tickets available at Dormans, Yaya, Nakumatt Westgate, Junction & Capital FM offices

Video: 27 Year Old Kingwa Kamencu to run for President.

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I am really excited and proud of this 27 year-old lady. We need more Kenyan women with determination, confidence and fire like her. I think she is in the mold of Martha Karua . It is sad that young Kenyans are the main people dismissing her. KenyaChristian for one supports your bid, this is a proud moment for democracy in Kenya. Hopefully KenyaChrisian can get an interview with Ms.Kamencu.

Video: Stella Mwangi - "Haba Haba"

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like her or hate her, STL is doin' her thing! go girl

Letta Mbulu - "There's Music In The Air"

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I was pretty sure I had posted this song on the blog, but maybe not. Anyway, I really like this song, it's become a favourite over the years. I only heard it first about 3 years ago and instantly fell in love. It's from Letta's 1976 album of the same name. Music used to be really beautiful back in the day, music doesn't have to be loud and in your face, you can also make beautiful songs, artists are you listening? Download: Letta Mbulu - "Music In the Air"

Video: Amanda Diva- "Trendsetter"

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Amanda Diva would be my neighbour in another life..:)

Video: Nneka - Soul Is Heavy Album (Making Of Part 1)

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Nneka just rocks. Can't wait for her new release

Video: The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (Trailer)

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The Black Power Mixtape is compilation feature documentary film that displays the story of the African-American community 1967-1975, the people, the society and the style that fueled a change. Told with sparkling, beautiful and deep footage, lost in the archives in Sweden for 30 years.

Nneka - "My Home"

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Nneka - "My Home"

Video: Four Horsemen (Trailer)

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We will not return to 'business as usual'. The Four Horsemen is an independent feature documentary which lifts the lid on how the world really works.  

Video: Tree of Life (Trailer)

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Foreign Exchange - "Laughing at Your Plans"

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The album Authenticity that this song is from has really really grown on me. If I get the time I'll review it (haven't done one of those in a while) If you're a lover of neo-soul or just generally good music, and youre not up on Foreign Exchange, I dunno man, you're missing some great stuff. Download: The Foreign Exchange - "Laughing at Your Plans"

Video: Raphael Tuju launches presidential bid in sheng

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I found this interesting,it has caused a stir and there are diverse opinions on it. Your thoughts on this?

Neema - "Let's Talk About Love"

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featuring Juliani & DNA    from her upcoming album Dawn Neema - "Let's Talk about Love"

Kenyanpoetcast Show - August '11

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2nd KenyanPoet show recorded in the month of August 2011. Featured Artist, Carol Atemi Kenyan Poet Aug show by KenyanPoet

Video: The Cafe- "Kenya's state of tribalism"

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The Cafe was in Nairobi to discuss what Kenyans and their Prime Minister have to say about unity and identity after an election in 2007 that sparked violence along ethnic lines.

Video: Fena - "Down"

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Video: Astar & Rigga - "Bado Sijafika"

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Video: Ngwatilo - "July"

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July is the single from Ngwatilo Mawiyoo's new album "Introducing Ngwatilo," released in July 2011 Check the lyrics below July We crave the sun this time of year we dream of rays caressing the face of sleeveless Joy playing kati at noon; barefoot, bare kneed, carefree on grass. We hear the radio speak of doom of torrents of rain, of none at all. Still we slumber on khangas and dream of grass underneath, green and thick. Nairobi's stream will be clean again -- clean to drink, to watch and wade in -- and on its banks grass will grow, or else even we shall cease and sleep.

Video: Leo: The Movie (Trailer)

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LEO is a charming and beguiling adult fairy-tale set in Nairobi, a Metropolitan City in Kenya that is a melting pot of East African culture, art, politics and commerce. It is a story about Maasai boy, raised in a low-income home, achieving his dream against all odds. LEO film is a simple story that captures the essence of a child’s heart still open to all the posssibilities of achieving his dream in “Kenya” Africa.

Video: Sauti Sol - "Leo"

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Video: D.K and Jimmy Gait - "Furi Furi"

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Video: Adawnage Band - "Uwezo"

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Video: Caroline Elkins - Colonial War Crimes in Kenya: Prospects for Reconciliation

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This might not interest everyone who visits this blog, but I find it interesting. I hope more and more of the covered up truth will come out. May justice be done on this terror that Britain unleashed on Kenyans. Hugo K. Foster Associate Professor of African Studies, Caroline Elkins, discusses her first book, Imperial Reckoning: The Untold Story of Britain's Gulag in Kenya.

Video: Adawnage - "Safari"

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featuring Dominic Khaemba

Video: Rose Nasimiyu - "I Believe"

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YOU can Help those facing starvation through the #FeedKe initiative

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I won't say much, I'll just post on this imitative from a blogpost on another site . I heard Safaricom just waived the fee when you send in. I sent Ksh300 today, please spare a meal today and contribute. May God bless you, and thankyou @ahmedsalims your initiative is an aswer to my prayers. We dont need to wait for gava, this is how we change our country, grassoots movements. After 1 WEEK - #FeedKE A week ago I started this initiative of having Kenyans Sacrifice A Meal to help Feed Kenya !!! My initial TARGET was 10,000 Kenyans with atleast a minimum of 250/=Ksh donated to The Kenya Red Cross Society under #FeedKE Account Name . What amazed me is the response of us Kenyans – everyone who heard about it; shared it, talked about it and also some acted on it!!! Today, I post what we have collected so far and what YOU have donated as a Kenyan!!! As at 26 th July 2011 from 172 donations we have collected 140,880/= Ksh I would like to appreciate all who have taken part in th

Video: Mary Mary - "Walking"

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Screen on the Green: Feasting of the Ox Edition August 6th

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SOUL BOY: Directed by Hawa Essuman Where: Kifaru House off Kanjata Rd next to Msongari School. House with Rhino on gate - No.3 When: Saturday August 6th 2011 Gates open at 2pm for relaxed drinks, nyama choma and chill out jams; movie starts at 7pm Advance tickets 800Ksh - buy online here (MPesa/Zap/Credit Card) http://www.screenonthegree​n.co.ke/tickets Gate tickets 1000ksh ONE FREE PLATE OF TASTY NYAMA CHOMA WITH FOR FIRST 100 GUESTS WITH TICKET Also available are Live DJ, Popcorn, nyama choma, hot chocolate Carry a picnic and blanket to sit on and make this a fun experience for you and your friends. Dress Warm for evening show!!

Amy Winehouse -"You gave me hope in music again" RIP

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I am so sad and depressed by this right now. It's like gosh..all I can ask is WHY..you know? *SIGH!!** I dont think you understand, she is(was) like my top 2 favourite artists right now(apart from Nneka I think). The thing I love about Amy is she gave me hope in music again, hope that there are artists out there with real talent, with great lyrics, who are pushing boundaries. Amy Winehouse was instrumental in reviving pop-soul music in the UK and US for cyin out loud. She made American singers look bad, and showed them how soul should really be done again- made them rediscover their creation! I ve listened to Back to Black more times than i can count just exploring her voice, and sound, every note she sang and change and her no-holds barred, expose-it-all intelligently written lyrics were soo great to hear. This is just sad, I was used to regularly check sites for any news on a new album. I know she was currently on tour, I also scoured the internet for any music I hadnt heard like

Video: Fela! in Lagos

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In April of 2011, the cast and crew of FELA! on Broadway traveled to Lagos, Nigeria becoming the first original Broadway production to be performed on African soil. Afropop correspondent Mark Gettes was there to document the historic occasion. Read his report here

Cee-Lo - "Bridges"

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I'm really liking this #instantclassic Produced by The Neptunes Cee-Lo - "Bridges"

Nneka - "Soul Is Heavy

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OK, my secret mission is I've been trying to get this woman to perform in Kenya. Anyone know any concert promoters who can organize this? This is the first single from her forthcoming third album Soul Is Heavy . Can't wait!

Screen on the Green: Feasting of the Ox Edition

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One of my favorite Kenyan films will be showing at next month's Screen on the Green. Don't miss this, support Kenywood! ( pron, Keni-wood , ya I just made that up:) Synopsis: Nairobi, Kenya. 14 year-old Abila lives with his parents in Kibera, one of the largest slums in East Africa. One morning the teenager discovers his father ill and delirious. Someone has stolen his soul, mumbles the father as he sits huddled in a corner. Abila is shocked and confused but wants to help his father and goes in search of a suitable cure.Supported by his friend Shiku who is the same age as him, he learns that his father has gambled his soul away in the company of a spiritual woman. The teenager doesn’t want to believe it and sets about looking for the witch. When he finally discovers her in the darkest corner of the ghetto, she gives him seven challenging tasks to save his father’s lost soul. Abila embarks on an adventurous journey which leads him right through the microcosm of his home town.

Video: Kirk Franklin - "I Smile"

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Video: Eliza Doolittle - "Mr Medicine"

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Ngwatilo @ Safaricom House

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via NairobiNow Ngwatilo Mawiyoo is at it again in a whole new exclusive concert at The Michael Joseph Centre in Safaricom House, Westlands on July 8th 2011 at 7pm prompt. The young poet, celebrated at home and abroad in literary and entertainment circles, shall share some of her newest poems and a few favorites in a new collaborative experiment of poetry and music – supported by some of Kenya’s most talented and vibrant singers and musicians. Ngwatilo In Concert builds on the successes and ambitions of The Puesic Project staged at Alliance Francaise last December to a sold out audience; to allow other art forms to complicate, simplify and amplify the best of contemporary Kenyan poetry. Advance Tickets are Ksh500 Gate Tickets- Ksh 800. Tickets available at PesaPal Time: Friday, July 8 · 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location: Safaricom House, Waiyaki Way, Westlands Queries: 0702 845533 or email tickets@ngwatilo.com

Kenyanpoet Pilot Podcast

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I'm jealous! I've always wanted to have a podcast, oh well I guess she got to it before me. Will be checking this out regularly. To bigger and better things for this podcast. Kenyanpoet Pilot Podcast by KenyanPoet This is a show that draws mainly from the KenyanPoet blog which is an artistic space for Kenyan Arts. The KenyanPoet Podcast will mainly be featuring music, poetry, news and information on the Arts in Kenya through feature artists, interviews, poetry performances and readings. The show's host is Njeri Wangari a renown Poet and blogger.  Here is the playlist

Video: "Ndoto Za Elibidi" (Trailer)

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The plot pivots around the theme of acceptance and love as the protagonists – parents, four daughters and their lovers – come to terms with HIV and ghetto life. Cutting back and forth from fiction to documentary, from the original stage play to actual locations, the film takes viewers on two parallel journeys: we watch the story, but we are also watching it through the eyes of the ghetto audience.

Video: The First Grader (Trailer)

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In a small, remote mountain top primary school in the Kenyan bush, hundreds of children are jostling for a chance for the free education newly promised by the Kenyan government. One new applicant causes astonishment when he knocks on the door of the school. He is Maruge (Litondo), an old Mau Mau veteran in his eighties who is desperate to learn to read at this late stage of his life. He fought for the liberation of his country and now feels he must have the chance of an education so long denied--even if it means sitting in a classroom alongside six year-olds. The First Grader is a heart warming and inspiring tale of one man's fight for what he believes is his right in order to overcome the burdens of his past. It is a triumphant testimony to the transforming force of education. As Maruge himself said, "the power is in the pen".

Video: Michelle - "So Much"

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Video: Plan B - "Can Things Get Better?"

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What’s the Plan? Hello. We call ourselves Plan B. Kenyans are bombarded daily by all sorts of issues: scandals, price hikes, unemployment, years of poverty, extremely petty politics, Twitter scandals and commissions that make reports that everyone ignores – all this comes to us through an institution of media which (if not distracted by their obsession with sex – enough already!) doesn’t necessarily ask the right questions. Anyone looking at the current ‘youth leaders‘ would think that young people in Kenya are a rowdy, unfocused, naughty lot – not fit to lead anything. What’s the plan? We’re trying to create a space where sensible young Kenyans can discuss the future of this country and how we can get better as a country. We believe that there are so many young people in this country who know what can be done, how things should be done – and we’re going to find them. We’ve started off by asking young journalists, artists and activists who are movers in their fields for thei

Hugh Masekela @ Carnivore

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He's back folks! Woohoo! I'm so there, I can never get enough of Hugh. Date: Thursday, June 9th 2011 Time: 8pm - 11pm Venue: Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi Tickets: Ksh 2500(Advance), Ksh 3000(door)

Video: Ringtone - "Talanta"

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featuring Maji Maji

Video: Fela! - "Zombie"

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Video: Liz Ogumbo - "Maro Pa More"

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Mixtape: Kudish! (The Sound of Soup)

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A collection of remixes we've made since 2009 when we started doing live performances and DJ sets. Released on the occasion of "Kudishnyao!" - our second video art exhibition hosted by the Goethe-Institut Nairobi. These remixes extend back to 2009, so there's some old music in here, hopefully it's still enjoyable. Recommended dosage: Gather 2 or more friends, pop this in and play it loudly in their direction. Observe. credits released 14 April 2011 Remixes by Just A Band, featuring loads of samples of other people like Amani, Nonini, Kenrazy, DNA, Madonna (!), Daft Punk, Koop, Fergie, Kweku Ananse, Jua Cali, Soundstream and C+C Music  Download here

Santigold feat.Karen O - "Go"

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featuring Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeah's Santigold - "Go"

"I Will Wait For You" by Janette...Ikz

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P4CM Official Poet Janette...ikz shares a beautiful piece during Lyricist Lounge 4 on "Waiting".

Video: Juliani ft Jaya - "Bahasha Ya Ocampo"

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I'm really feelin this song. Big ups to Juliani and Jaya . I remember someone saying that Jaya didn't impress them much as a singer, but I think she is proving herself.

Video: Sauti Sol - "Coming Home"

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Video: National Geographic - "Finding Atlantis"

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Could scientists have really discovered the lost city of Atlantis? I randomly read an article in a Newsweek about this and I was amazed I had not heard about it. Anyway here is a National Geographic special on it that was recently aired. i've not even watched it yet. Plato is the person who mentioned the city of Atlantis in his writings. It would be fascinating if the city has been really dicovered. I know the claim has been made many times before, but I feel they may be on to something this time. Time will tell as they do more excavating at the site.

Video: Zidi the Band - "Breathe"

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Video:Jackie Hill (P4CM)

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Jackie Hil l of Passion 4 Christ Ministries delivers a poem about weed. This is from Lyricist Lounge 4.

Ngwatilo #Kenya28Feb

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Poetess Ngwatilo Mawiyoo sings the Kenya National Anthem. Will you be singing too tomorrow @ 1pm? I hope so! Ngwatilo - Kenya National Anthem 2012 Presidential candidate Martha Karua has also endorsed the #Kenya28Feb movement.

1 People, 1 Nation, 1 Anthem, 1 Prayer for 1 Kenya

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We are extremely proud to be Kenyan! We are proud of our beautiful country! We are proud of our diversity cultures and traditions! We are proud of our heroes! We are proud of our high achievers! We are proud of being hustlers! We are proud of our hoods! We are proud of our tribes and twengs! We are proud of our kanges and our mats! We are proud of our artists and musicians! We are proud of our industries and farms! We are proud of our sports teams! On the 28th of February 2011 at 1pm, wherever you are, at work, in the supermarket, in traffic, in school, on campus, in hospitals, in churches, in mosques, in temples, in synagogues, on sports pitches, in court, on your farm, at police stations, at armed forces barracks, in matatus, in buses, on the beach, in the game parks, at the airport, in parliament, in State House, in your homes .. On the 28th of February 2011 at 1pm, we stand On the 28th of February 2011 at 1pm, we unite On the 28th of February 2011 at 1pm, we shal

Video: Muthoni - "Life"

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Previously: Muthoni - "Mikono Kwenye Hewa"

Video: Badilisha Poetry Radio

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Video: Badilisha Poetry Radio

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Video: Arrested Development - "Mr. Wendal"

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*sigh* it is so very sad that mainstream outlets decided to stop giving airtime to conscious, uplifting entertainment. I am soo glad I expereinced a time when radio, TV had balance. You could hear your Snoop Dogg & Dr.Dre on the radio then minutes later they would play Digable Planets & Arrested Development . The relentless pursuit of money has turned the world into a bleaker, more plastic place. I feel for kids growing up today who only have Rihanna & Lady Gaga in their playlists. They have missed so much. *double sigh*

Video: Stevie Wonder "Hotter than July" documentary

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This is a 1980 BBC documentary of Stevie wonder's 1980-81 U.S Tour. Stevie wonder is in my top 3 all-time fav artists, I have all his albums except one. yup

Video: Sauti Sol - "Soma Kijana"

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This is the first single from their sophomore album " Sol Filosofia "

Video: Bupe - "High Class"

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featuring Kerah & Jaya

Video: Tash - "Bado Tunacome"

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Video: Holy Dave - I Can Do It (Remix)

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featuring Astar & Joey Also check out: Holy Dave - "I Can Do It"

Video: George Bongo - "Lord Show Me"

Hope your 2011 has started off right. Mine is fine thus far. On that note, let's kick off this year with a new artist to this blog. Here is a track from  George Bongo Check out more on this artist here