Recently when katenga entourage went to malindi to shoot a couple of new music videos.. The katenga's were amazed by the number of talents in the region that have not been natured. Katenga Entertainment is in talks with one of the fast rising Artists in the region whom Katenga Entertainment will be in charge of recording and doing there Music Videos in order for them to be at par with other musicians in the country.......Mombasa mpooooo.. twakuja huko mara that that....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E2gJNX0tUg&feature=relmfu
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
D’banj Named Best African Act at 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards
MTV has announced Nigerian superstar D’banj as the Best African Act of the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards, having received the most votes from fans across sub-Saharan Africa.
D’banj has previously won Best African Act at the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards, Artist of the Year at both the 2008 and 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards, and Best International Act: Africa at the 2011 BET Awards.The Nigerian artist will now vie against India’s Alobo Naga & the Band and Ahmed Soultan from the Middle East for the chance to represent the region in the Worldwide Act category, which celebrates all the music that MTV has to offer by showcasing artists from all parts of the world. From now until 30 October, fans will be able to vote for their favorite regional act on www.mtvema.com.
The representative for the Africa/India/Middle East region will be announced on Tuesday 30 October, along with the other regional winners from Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia Pacific. These five regional nominees will then battle for votes for the “Worldwide Act” distinction, and the winner will be named at the 2012 MTV EMA, billed to take place in Frankfurt on November 11th, 2012.
Fans can vote for Europe Music Awards categories, including Best New, Best Live and more by visiting www.mtvbase.com. Voting for EMA categories is open until Friday 9 November 2012.
Make Africa proud D’banj!
Beyonce To Perform At Next Year’s (2013) Superbowl
Well, it looks as though Beyonce is definitely not pregnant again.
This news definitely debunks the pregnancy rumors that have been following her for a few weeks. There is no way that she’d have plans to hit the stage if she currently had a bun in the oven.
The upcoming performance will be Bey’s second Super Bowl appearance. In 2004, she performed the National Anthem when the Superbowl was held in her hometown of Houston. (which was later overshadowed by Janet Jackson’s nipplegate). This Superbowl will also be monumental as it is the first NFL championship game in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina came crashing through the city in 2005.
Take a look at B performing the National Anthem at the 2004 Super Bowl.
More power to Queen B!
Chat With The Katenga Entertainment Honcho, Cartel
Cartel Kenya, the President of Katenga Entertainment, is a man who has worked his way from infancy to being a heavyweight in the Kenyan music scene. The energy filled Katenga music is taking over our airwaves and the clubs making Cartel a force to reckon with. Charlene Kimara caught up with the Katenga Entertainment honcho and this is what he had to say.
When did you start music?
I started to rap while I was at Aquinas High School, Nairobi. At the time I
used to rap along to Poxi Presha who was a great influence to my musical art.
However, I ventured into Music professionally in 2007. I went to Maji Maji 4-Play
Records and recorded my first two songs Ma Yellow Yellow and Pressure.
How did you end up owning your own
recording house from being an artist at 4-Play records?
It was really difficult getting my footing into the industry. I felt like a
new born alone in a desert. Ma Yellow Yellow received a lukewarm reception however;
Pressure gave me my much desired break.
I joined Kamata Entertainment in late 2008, where I recorded the hit song
`Inakubambia Wapi`. This song peaked on the charts very fast and it solidified
my position in the game.
In 2010, I opened up Katenga Entertainment. I did this because I wanted to
be my own boss. The path at the beginning was very thorny but I always felt
that ``If others can do it, why not me? ``
Who is your biggest influence in music?
As I said before I started off by rapping along to Poxi Presha`s Otonglo Time and songs like Jaluo Jeuri. I was also influenced by 50
Cent. This was at a time that 50 Cent was the MVP in the rap game. I loved his
musical style while at the same time admired his entrepreneurial skills.
If you were to do a collaboration with any
artist, who would it be?
In the local music scene, I would love to work with Nyota Ndogo or Susanna
Owiyo. Internationally, D.J Cleo of
South Africa.
Any words for upcoming talent?
Get your own style. Be UNIQUE.
Monday, 15 October 2012
Rihanna: "I Haven't Been on a Date in Two Years!"
You’d think when you’re the queen of R&B, you'd have no problem landing guys let alone dates – but life can get lonely at the top.
Rihanna graces the November issue of Vogue, where she opened up about life on the road, dating, and her relationship with Chris Brown.
The 24-year-old interviewed with the fashion staple well before the Brown reconciliation rumors were in full effect, telling the mag that she’s single.
“I have not been on a date in forever,” she said. “Like two years. Haven’t gone to the movies, to dinner. Zero.”
She confessed, “Seriously, all I want is a guy to take me out and make me laugh for a good hour and take my ass back home. He doesn’t even have to come up. All I want is conversation for an hour."
But the "Diamonds" singer understands why it's intimidating to ask her out… she is the most talked about woman in music right now!
"No one asks. Trust me on that. I’m waiting for the man who's ballsy enough to deal with me. I’m going to wait, though. You always find the wrong s--t when you go looking."
Even though the Barbadian beauty says she’s single, RiRi has been making headlines recently thanks to her now-public camaraderie with her infamous ex, Brown.
When Vogue asked about her relationship with the "Don't Wake Me Up" crooner since the 2009 assault – Rihanna defended their friendship. “The world hasn’t let go. They haven’t seen any progress in our friendship, because they don’t see anything,” she explained.
"But they’re not on the inside. They can’t see what I see, unless they’re sitting in my point of view. I guess I’ll learn to accept that."
With her latest album titled "Unapologetic" and rumors circulating that Rihanna and Brown will be making their relationship public when her 7th album hits stores, it seems like she’s going to do what she wants ... regardless of what the world thinks.
Above: Rihanna and C.B during happier times
In Case You Are Wondering What A Day In The Life Of Oprah Is Like…
Just in case you ever wondered what life was like as Oprah Winfrey, let’s just say ‘to much that is given, much is required.’ The Queen of Television caught up with Harper’s Bazaar for a fierce photo shoot with famed photographer Terry Richardson, while sharing what an average day is like for a billionaire Mogul who owns her own network.
From early mornings, to conference calls with the heads of networks to traveling around the world, being Oprah might not be as glamorous as you’d expect.
“Her schedule is manic. Winfrey is an early bird, up by 5:45, 6 A.M. (“Stedman’s usually up at 5:30.”) Breakfast of late is “blackberries and half a banana, some almond milk and a little protein powder.” While still in bed she reads a passage from TheDailyLove.com, then from The Bowl of Saki: “It’s like the Sufi Daily Word.” Then it’s a workout, followed by either travel or doing “five or six” calls with her network heads, or both, and, she says, sighing, “trying to work out how social media will fit in there.”
(The OWN honcho is also working on getting seven graduates of her girls’ school in South Africa settled in American colleges.) She doesn’t catch up with famed best friend Gayle King as regularly these days, given that King, a cohost of CBS This Morning, needs to be asleep nightly by 8:30. “I was on the phone with Gayle the other night,” Winfrey recalls. “She asked me a question, and then it was…snore!” She howls with laughter.”
Check out Pics from the photoshoot below:
Sambusa Video
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