Shorts and Shots: Screening of House of Lungula @ Creatives Garage

Date: September 6, 2014
Time: 6-11 pm
Venue: Creatives Garage - Kirichwa Road, Menelik lane
Charges: Ksh100

The Rift Valley Festival 2014 @ Fisherman's Camp

Date: 29th - 31st August 2014
Venue: Fisherman's Camp - Lake Naivasha
Performances by The Line UP
Charges: To celebrate our 5th Anniversary, 500 Limited Edition RVF weekend tickets are now on sale for the reduced price of Ksh 2,500 now via ticketsasa.com

Lamudi: Top Ten Big Brother Houses Around The World

Global real estate marketplace reveals top ten properties featured in reality television series

NAIROBI, 25th AUGUST, 2014- The world’s most addictive reality television programme is about to kick off in Africa while already airing in Germany and the UK, the Celebrity Big Brother housemates are settling into their new homes away from home. But it’s not just the contestants that capture the attention of Big Brother’s global audience.

From indoor pools to secret rooms, luxurious hot tubs to futuristic furnishings, the Big Brother houses are anything but boring. Lets take you on a tour of the top 10 Big Brother houses around the world. 

Germany’s Celebrity Haven

The first series of Promi Big Brother (Celebrity Big Brother) in Germany created a lavish escape for its celebrity residents. Taking opulence one step further, the house boasted fur bedcovers, thrones, animal skin rugs and gold-plated furnishings. And that’s just the inside. A beach, pool bar and hot tub were just a few of the luxuries on hand for the chosen celebrities to make use of during their stay. 

Kalasha Awards Nominees Out, Vote Now

Nominees of the 2014 Kalasha TV & Film Awards are out. The Kenya Film Commission on Wednesday announced the nominees.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE NOMINEE NOW

Full List of 2014 Kalasha TV & Film Awards Nominees

The Heineken Mingle, Sat June 15

Meet New People Through Play

Date: Saturday June 15, 2013
Venue: Ngong Racecourse
Time: 11-3Am
Charges: Kshs2000 (Advance)

Line up: DJ Caise from Nigeria, Electrique DJs, DJ Protégé, DJ Joe Mfalme, DJ Crème & DJ Cheek-O

Party in the Park, Hells Gate National Park

Date: Saturday June 8, 2013
Venue: Hells Gate National Park in Naivasha
Charges: Kshs1000
Here is the lineup:  Sauti Sol, DJ Protégé, DJ Crème & DJ Andre
For more on camping details: 0700 191 522

Huddah Monroe & Annabel Represent Kenya at Big Brother Africa 8

In a star-studded ceremony on Sunday night in South Africa, 28 new housemates were revealed for season 8 of Big Brother Africa, dubbed "The Chase".

Kenya will be represented by 21-year-old model and Socialite Huddah Monroe and compatriot Annabel Mbaru, a 24-year-old fashion designer.

The two will join the other 26 contestants garnering for USD 300,000 prize money.

Here is Huddah's bio courtesy of bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com

Huddah is a model with a Diploma in Programming. She loves Chinese food, ugali and fish.

Huddah’s favourite place in Kenya is Mombasa, and she says the best thing about Africa is the diversified cultures and natural resources. Her favourite place outside Kenya is Miami, because it’s a beautiful place and she loves tropical weather.

Her role model is Marilyn Monroe, because “she was intelligent, a go-getter, a sexy woman with a charming smile and also very popular”. Huddah entered Big Brother because she believes it’s a once in a lifetime experience and she felt she really needed to be part of it. “Plus it has brought a lot of opportunities in life for a lot of people,” she says.

Blankets and Wine XLIV with Zahara, Dela, Alsarah & Priscah

Date: Sunday 2 June, 2013
Time: 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: The Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi

The 44th edition of  Blankets and Wine presents South Africa's Award-winning artiste Zahara, Kenya's Priscah Ojwang, Dela and Sudan's Alsarah.

Upcoming artiste Priscah Ojwang, an alumni of Sauti Music Academy makes her debut in Blankets & Wine. She will share stage with Sudanese singer Alsarah who promises a unique treat with her ethno-urban flavour.

Fashion Event: Out of the Shadows

The biggest fashion event in the country is set to take place on 17th May 2013 at the Ole Sereni Hotel.

Time: 8PM
Charges: Ksh1500/- (Advance)
               Ksh2000/- (Gate)

Those expected at the glamorous event include Nick Ondu (Ankara Vintage), Mohamed Bana (Bana the Brand), Vaishali Morjaria, Dafina Inernational and photography team of Nick Klause and Eye-Con photography.

DNA, Abass shut down Pilsner Pool Final (Photos)

..As Nakuru born Martin Mwangi dazzles in Pilsner League of Kings Pool Challenge finals.

‘Fimbo’ star, DNA headlined the star-studded Pilsner League of Kings Pool Challenge after-party as 25 year old Nakuru-born businessman Martin Mwangi was crowned champion in a grand finale held at the Klubhouse Entertainment Complex (K1) amid pomp and colour.

Joined in earnest by Pilsner poster boys Abbas Kubaff, DNG and DJ Ricky the Pilsner pool-cum music extravaganza shut down the popular club for a befitting finale after an adrenaline-packed 16-man contest.

While Abbas served his hip hop audience with his usual exuberance and lyrical dexterity, DNG shut down the fete with his new-school jams that have made him the toast of the moment to usher in the new pool champion who takes home Kshs.250, 000 and a two week trip to represent the country at the World Eight-ball Pool Championship in Blackpool, UK on June 23rd.

Nairobi Fashion's Night Out at Tree House

Kenya's top designers will be showcasing their latest collections.
What to expect a Runway with 16 Models, Redcarpet Photography with 7 photographers, Performances by 5 artistes & 6 DJs and 10Designers.
Free photoshoot with a professional photographer for the most dressed audience. 
Venue: Tree House, Museum Hill
Charges: Ksh500/-
               Ksh800/- (VIP)

Wyre Feted at International Reggae and Music Awards

Reggae and Dance Hall artiste Wyre Da Lovechild has been awarded the Best New Entertainer Award at the 32nd Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Coral Springs Centre for the Arts-Florida, USA on Saturday.

Crème de la Crème Among Kenyans Nominated for African Award

Capital FMs Award-winning DJ Joe Mfalme and DJ Republic's Crème de la Crème are among Kenyan deejays who have been nominated in the inaugural African Global DJ Awards.

DJ Crème de la Crème who hosts Citizen TV's Sakata Show has been nominated for the Best African deejay and Best East African deejay categories while Joe Mfalme is in the Best Radio deejay and Best East African deejay categories.

Pageant: Mr & Miss University of Nairobi 2013

Kenya Moja

Mr. & Miss University of Nairobi is an event that create a uniform platform to enable students from our different campuses to come together and compete regardless of the courses they take.

The aim of having Mr. & Miss University of Nairobi is to enable the winners help the community/society in fighting drugs and substance abuse in our Institutions,promote peace and peaceful co-existence caring for the Environment and by promoting cultural diversity through comradeship to kick tribalism out learning Institutions.

SA's Black Motion Live in Nairobi Next Week

Talking to the Drums

South Africa's Afrodeep House Music Duo, Black Motion will be performing in Nairobi courtesy of ELECTRAFRIQUE NAIROBI and KALAWA JAZMEE on Friday, February 15th at the TreeHouse Club,Museum Hill Westlands.

Time: 9pm - 5am

Hosted by: Dj Cortega and Electrique Djs & The Beat Parade Band

Charges: Ksh 1,000

2013 Taste Awards Gala Set for 31st January

Taste Awards 2013 will take place on Thursday January 31, 2013 at Karura Forest, in the outskirts of Nairobi.
The awards seek to acknowledge, appreciate and praise Nairobi’s vibrant dining and entertainment culture.
Time: From 7:00pm till 2am
Charges: Ksh 5,000
Tickets include complimentary Heineken, Ciroc cocktail, Mara Wine and delightful food.

Camp Mulla in Forbes African Celebrities To Watch in 2013

Kenya's award-winning HipHop group Camp Mulla has been named in the Forbes Top 13 African Celebrities to Watch in 2013. The recently published list by Zimbabwean TV personality / producer and entrepreneur Farai Gundan comprises of personalities from different genres of entertainment including Sudanese supermodel Ajak Deng, South Africa's comedian Trevor Noah and DJ Sbu.

Kingston 10 Reggae Awards Slated for January

Homeboyz Radio’s Kingston 10 Reggae Awards, currently in its fifth year, will take place in January 2013.  

The awards which is based on Kingston 10, a weekly Reggae and Dancehall show that airs every Sunday from 11.00-13.00 on Homeboyz Radio 103.5; seeks to recognize Reggae and dancehall artistes whom Kenyan listeners consider to be the best in the genre of reggae and dancehall.

Santerium an Experimental Film by Dan Muchina Premieres

The Nest Commission presents Santerium, an Experimental short film by Dan Muchina that will be showing on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Nest.

Time: 1-6 pm
Charges: Get you FREE ticket Here 

For more details go to: http://www.becauseartislife.org

Coastal Stars Feted at Annual Music Awards

Coast personalities including musicians, deejays, and journalists were on Saturday night recognised at the 6th edition of Kenya Coast Music Awards held at Club Mzooqa in Mombasa.

Among the top journalists honoured at the colorful gala were Citizen TV's Mwanahamisi Hamadi and KTN's Ali Manzu with Gospel Artistes Willy Paul and Mercy D. Lai scooping Gospel Artistes of the Year.