RICK ROSS FOR MAMAS

Former prison guard - or not - Rick Ross has joined the list of performers for this year's MTV Africa Music Awards with Airtel.
The rapper along with Kenya’s P-Unit, South Africa’s Jozi and Nigeria’s Wande Coal will join previously announced performers DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast), 2Face (Nigeria), Daddy Owen (Kenya), Banky W (Nigeria), Fally Ipupa (DRC), Teargas (South Africa) and Cabo Snoop (Angola) on stage at the event.



This is Rick Ross’ first ever visit to Africa and the rapper is very excited about the opportunity to perform in Nigeria. Rick Ross is not just a performer but also a nominee as well. He is nominated in the Best International Category. Following the trend set by international nominees who performed at the MAMAs in prior years, it is safe to assume that Rick will be walking away with the award.
Making their first appearance at the MAMAs, Best Group contenders P-Unit are going head to head against Uganda’s Radio & Weasel, South Africa’s Teargas and multiple MAMA winners and Nigerian music phenomenon, P-Square.



The MAMAs will take place at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on Saturday 11 December 2010 and will broadcast on MTV base (DStv Channel 322), MTV platforms around the world and partner TV stations from 18 December 2010.

CECE WINANS WAS HERE!

Famed gospel musician Cece Winans was in the country for a one off show after her Ghanian show. The American artiste perfoemed on Friday at the Bomas Of Kenya.
Cece was accompanied by her husband, Alvin Love and her band members arrived at 5.30am on a Kenya Airways flight from Accra, Ghana where she was performing on Wednesday.

DA TRUTH IN KENYA

American rapper Da Truth arrived in Nairobi on Wednesday 10, for the concert dubbed Big Picture African Tour going down at NPC Valley Road on Friday 12.
He will be backed by Kenyan act Eko Dyyda.
Da Truth – real name Emmanuel Lee Lambert will then jet off to South Africa for a series of shows.
He dropped by the office for a one on one – to be posted later. Keep it huurr!

TPF CONTESTANTS PUNISHED

Davis was exasperated to find that TPF’s Faculty had decided to punish them yet again; so much so that he even jokingly contemplated leaving the Academy altogether. He asked Steve whether they could ask to go back home when they received a disciplinary letter with yesterday’s meager supper.
The other contestants were just as shocked by the harsh measures taken against them for disappointing the Faculty with their performances on Sunday. Gabiro’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets when he found out that supper was going to be Ugali and beans and Atete and Gaga looked quite morose as well.




Hopefully this punishment will be the wake up call that they need in order to deliver better performances this weekend when they perform songs from Africa's musical icons. The contestants are at the mercy of the TPF Academy Faculty members for the rest of this week and we will be glued to our screens to see how the young superstars fare.
Faculty members decided to discipline the contestants this time around for their poor performances on Sunday in addition to a lack of focus in class and commitment. The Faculty are worried that their young charges may be slipping backwards and thus instituted the punishment to whip them back into shape.
This week the contestants will have to make do with an altered diet of porridge for breakfast and the Kenyan laborers’ staple of Ugali and beans for lunch and supper. They will also not be allowed to have any beverage to drink other than water and will not be allowed to have sugar with their breakfast porridge. All the snacks were removed from the Academy last evening although, they will be allowed to have fruit with their meals. To top it all off, dance coach Edu will take them through a "...rigorous fitness routine" for the rest of the week.
Earlier in the day, as the contestants set about cleaning the house, Steve and Gaga had a slight altercation as this week’s Academy Captain, Rachel tried to mediate. Gaga and Steve were arguing about who was to clean the bathroom and boys' bedroom this week. Steve reckoned that Gaga should do it as he had already done it last week.



Gaga had earlier agreed to clean both areas this week but went behind Steve's back to Rachel and accused him of not being a “team player”. Unbeknownst to Gaga, Rachel confronted Steve to ask him if it was true; Steve denied this and was actually quite upset with Gaga. This led to a protracted argument which took most of the morning to solve because Gaga really could not see what she had done wrong while Steve and Rachel tried in vain to explain to her the gravity of her actions.
Kavutha taught the contestants about ad-libbing during their performances, unfortunately Gaga kept falling asleep in class and she had to stand in a corner while holding up drums for the rest of the class. She impressed upon the contestants the need to practice their ad-libs and to avoid the temptation to get carried away during their performances.Edu also had a dance session with the contestants where he handled the background vocalists' steps for the various performances on Sunday's show. Atemi Oyungu was back again this week for another master class on background vocals and spent time with the students guiding on the correct way to do background vocals.

ALWAYS NO CHECK CHECK DANCE OFF COMPETITION

Always, the leading brand in sanitary pad in Kenya today announced 100 contestants who will participate in the ‘Always No Check Check Dance-Off’ Competition. The competition is giving girls aged 12-18 years a chance to show case talent and celebrate confidence through dance.
Speaking during the shortlist selection process, the Always Brand Manager, Riccardo Cele said that, during puberty, girls tend to suffer from low self-esteem more so during their periods. Dancing which is an ideal way of self expression gives the girls an opportunity to not just enjoy themselves but also display their confidence though music and dance. This is very reflective of our culture as Africans.
The 2010 edition of the ‘Always No Check Check Dance-Off’ is set to be even more exciting with an entirely new format where each qualifying contestant with three of her friends will perform a dance routine using the ‘Always No Check No Stain’ jingle.
The contestants who have been selected from across the country shall compete to win cool prizes such as tuition grants, branded merchandise and an opportunity to appear on national TV, another confidence boosting opportunity.
Always, the world’s leader in feminine protection is dedicated to helping girls embrace womanhood positively; from the very beginning of puberty through to their adult lives.
Over the years, Always has supported girls in schools by providing sanitary pads through the ‘Always Keeping Girls in School Program’ in partnership with the Ministry of education. This program not only provides free sanitary pads to 20,000 girls but also educates them on information on puberty, how to handle themselves during their menses as well as how to use and dispose off the sanitary pads.
According to Riccardo, ‘Always is committed to living up to its brand’s promise of being a constant friend who bonds and helps girls enjoy being girls even when their bodies are changing.’
The ‘Always No Check Check Dance-Off’ Competition is scheduled to take place on Saturday 27th November at the Central Park, opposite Serena Hotel in Nairobi.

WEIRD MC BACK WITH TWO NEW SINGLES!

Nigeria’s most enduring hip hop act Weird MC is back in the news again.
The bestselling rapper, songwriter, performer and entrepreneur who has been working on her third studio album for years, premiered two singles Jehovah (Da Paper Song) and Don’t Stop (Se were) at 09:07AM on November 9. Both singles feature Switch and Dr Pat respectively; and were produced by Legendary Beatz.
Weird MC’s label is called 0907 – named after her birth day July 9. And this is not the first time she’ll be playing with the 9th day in premiering her songs or videos. This time around, her reps say, the new singles were premiered globally on 9 radio stations and 9 websites at 9:07AM on November 9.
‘She’s spent over 18 years in the game, sold over 10 million albums and won hundreds of awards across the continent. She has inspired dozens of female acts and stayed relevant despite all odds. She’s Nigeria’s most daring female hip hop act and we’re happy to deliver these gift – her new singles – to her loyal fans who have waited for years for this album’ a statement from her label 0907/FK says.
The new singles are the final set of materials from her pending third album Broken Silence. Earlier singles include Riranwo, Step up and Happy Day – both already bonafide hits and chart toppers on both radio and TV. The album is scheduled for a late 2010 release.



Born Adeshola Idowu, Weird MC first gained national recognition in 1997 with her hit single 'Allen Avenue' which won her the award for the Best Hip Hop act at the first edition of the Awards for Musical Excellence (Amen awards) in October 2008, after which she went on a long sabbatical. She made a comeback in 2005 with her monster hit 'Ijo ya'. Her influences include Miriam Makeba, Femi Kuti, Lauren Hill, Jimi Hendrix and others.
Her first album Simply Weird was Nigeria's first full-length rap album, earning her a position as a pioneer of the hip hop industry in Nigeria. And when many were expecting her to fall below standard with her belated sophomore album After Da Storm, she took the game to a whole new level, establishing herself as one of the continent’s most amazing performers and a multi-faceted entertainer. With the new achievements came brand statements like the elongated ‘gele’ which remained her signature for years.
‘We’re back again’ she says. ‘People should get ready for the full album. Yes we’ve just dropped two fresh bangers, but these are just samples of what the full album will be like. It’s been so long coming, I’m excited!’ Weird Mc says.
Weird MC has collaborated on stage and in the studio with the likes of Femi Kuti, Lagbaja, Yinka Davies, Psquare, Don Jazzy, Tony Allen, Wunmi, Kween and Ashley Beedle. She has also toured extensively with the Shrine Syncro Sound System, Afro Celts, and with her own band, taking Womex by storm and performing across the length and breadth of Africa.
Her last album After The Storm featured on many respected charts across the world and sold over 10 million hard and digital copies.

R KELLY ON FIRST SINGLE RELEASE BY ONE8

This is Hands Across The World, the first single from African Supergroup ONE8 featuring. R.Kelly, Amani, Ali Kiba, Fally Ipupa, TuFace, JK, Movaizhaleine, Navio and 4x4. Hands Across the World is written and produced by R. Kelly and released by Rockstar4000 and Sony Music.



Hands Across the World was released today to radio stations and clubs across Africa and worldwide.
The star-studded gathering of African musical giants has continued to gather mass momentum with 8 of Africa’s rockstar legends combining their star power and talent into the continent’s first supergroup. Now Rockstar4000 and Sony Music Worldwide are proud to announce the last signing to the group – international mega-star R. Kelly and the release of the group’s first single.



R. Kelly recently joined in the world famous Chicago studios by the members of ONE8.
Speaking from his studio in Chicago, the RnB guru said,“I love projects like this . As I hear the music of these artists and meet them in person I can feel myself connect. Somehow I can feel the excitement and adrenaline through them and then the ideas and everything around this track just comes together. This is probably one of the greatest things I have ever done, I can just feel it in me.”
The group also recorded a video and documentary which will be released shortly.

OGOPA: WE ARE NOT WORRIED OF AMANI DEAL WITH R KELLY!

Yes, it’s been whispered in entertainment circles that Amani will be in the studio with the King of RnB, R Kelly. The singer who left the country for the US late last month, will record a song with the World Greatest hitmaker.
Ogopa Deejay’s manager Emmanuel Banda told Hot Secrets, that Amani’s success also reflects on them.



“It feels good that we are getting recognized and in the process the artistes profile also raises,” Banda said.
Asked what they would do if Amani impressed R Kelly and gets poached from the Label. “We will cross that bridge when we get there,” he continued, “This deal is a collaboration between Amani, Ogopa and Sony. Let me cut the chase and state this, Sony approached us and it has been our strategy to work with international distribution companies. It so turned out they also had similar strategies.



“As for the revenue, we will be following the intellectual property law. With that in mind I do not see any conflict as the laws are clear”
Amani joins seven other male acts from Africa in a musical unit dubbed One8 under the world-renowned music label, Sony Music. The acts include Uganda’s Navio, Tanzania’s Ali Kiba, DRC’s Fally Ipupa and Nigeria’s TuFace Idibia.



The eight will be in Chicago for a month at which time they will record an album under the pan-African record label Rockstar 4000 an affiliate of Sony.
Impeccable sources claim R Kelly will also co-produce a music video together with Brian-Michael Cox who produced Trapped in the Closet, which is set for a world wide November release.

TOTALLY SOLD OUT HEATS UP MERU

All roads lead to Meru County last weekend for what was billed as the hottest concert to have ever come to town dubbed Totally Sold Out (TSO) at Kinoru Stadium.
Billed and supported by Bankika na KCB, the event featured some of the biggest names in the local contemporary Christian music industry. Main acts included Rufftone, the inspirational Ben Githae, Emily Kosgei and Julius Owino aka Juliani and who is arguably the hottest Gospel rapper in Kenya right now.


Rufftone

A raft of other accomplished and upcoming musicians expected to thrill attendees include MOG, Jojo, Astar, BMF, Kevo Yout, Hellena Ken, Paul Mwai and Eunice Mwangi.
Rounding off the bill at TSO Meru edition was the Kubamba Krew headlined by DJs Moz, and Soxxy on the decks alongside DJ Sanch.





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Ben Githae

SOUTH AFRICAN JAZZ GROUP GRACE GENDER VIOLENCE DINNER

After a dazzling performance at this year’s Safaricom Kenyan Classical Fusion, the award winning South Africa-based Soweto String Quartet (SSQ) will be making a return to Nairobi this week.
The award winning group consisting of Reuben Khemese, Makhosini Mnguni, Sandile Khemese and Thami Khemese will be performing at the annual Safaricom Foundation/Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC) fundraising dinner slated for the Carnivore Grounds on Friday evening.
The dinner whose proceeds go towards supporting the treatment and care of survivors of gender based violence in the country is targeting to raise Kshs. 8.5 million which Safaricom Foundation will match a shilling for a shilling towards the cause. Various corporate organizations have sponsored the dinner among them Safaricom Limited which has already donated Kshs 1 million.
Themed ‘A million fathers and daughters – loving, caring and protecting women and girls against violence’ the evening will also feature performances from local Afro-fusion sensation, Sauti Sol.
Individual tickets for the dinner and concert were going for Kshs 5, 000 aand corporate tables purchased for Ksh. 100,000.



Since inception in 2001 as a unit within the Nairobi Women’s Hospital, GVRC has handled over 16, 261 gender violence cases and earned accolades both locally and on the regional platform for its role in assisting communities. It currently receives an average of 10 cases everyday.
Its highlight was during the 2008 post election violence when over 653 survivors were treated at the facility, thanks to support from partners. During the period some 2, 812 cases were handled through medical camps while another 180,000 received psychosocial support.
Over the years, GVRC has partnered with the Safaricom Foundation, and media to educate Kenyans on the negative impact of gender-based violence in communities. The Kenya Rugby Sevens Team are the goodwill ambassadors for GVRC and have championed the cause of positive masculinity and protecting girls and women.
The facility has also been on the forefront of development of training manuals on rape management, trauma counseling, child counseling and has counselors spread across the country. They have also spearheaded efforts to set up gender violence desks at police stations countrywide.
During this period, GVRC has offered free medical and psychosocial support to women survivors of sexual and domestic violence. These women form 58% of the cases reported to the centre. Psycho-education and medical treatment is also offered to women through medical camps for example in Mt Elgon and also includes reproductive health and economic empowerment.
The medical and psychological services offered at GVRC are voluntary and therefore the need for more corporate organisations and individuals to contributed towards the cause.
The Nairobi Women’s Hospital established the Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC) as a non-profit making, non-partisan, charitable trust of the hospital whose main purpose is to mobilize resources to provide free medical treatment and psychosocial support to survivors of gender based violence.
The treatment includes Post Exposure Prophylaxes (PEP) given within 72 hours of assault to help prevent infection of HIV/AIDS, emergency contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancy, Hepatitis B vaccine and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI).

KENYAN MAMA NOMINEES TALK, DADDY OWEN, P-UNIT, AND MUTHONI

Three Kenyan acts who are nominees for this year’s MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA)spoke to Hot Secrets.
Breaking the record for the first ever gospel act to be nominated in any MTV award is Daddy Owen. The King of Kapungala has received a nod in the Best Anglophone category for his hit single Tobina while hip hop outfit P-Unit got a mention for Best Group for single Karee and Muthoni’s Mikono Kwenye Hewa secured her a spot in the Brand: New category.
“I give all the glory to God for this. It was just last year when the MAMAs were in Nairobi and I got the chance to attend. I kept asking myself, ‘What is the gospel industry doing wrong such that there are no gospel acts nominated or performing’. That is when I purposed to find out hat it takes to make a mark,” Daddy Owen said.
Asked if he will bring the trophy home, he said, “My goodness nothing is impossible.”



A speechless Muthoni was also surprised at the news of the nomination, “I’m surprised and wow,” was all she could say. P Unit’s Frasha, Bon Eye and Gabu were also excited about the nomination. They are currently on a nationwide tour dubbed Wateule Tour with all-boy-band Sauti Sol.

CECE WINANS IN KENYA FOR GOSPEL CONCERT

Five time Grammy award winner CeCe Winans is expected in Nairobi this month for her debut performance in Kenya.
The American Gospel Artiste, accompanied by her band, will perform on November 19, at the Bomas of Kenya in a concert sponsored by integrated communications solutions provider Orange, the Standard Group and Flame Entertainment.
Orange Head of Corporate Affairs Angela Mumo said they are sponsoring the concert to provide Kenyans an opportunity to enjoy the music by CeCe who has also won 18 Dove Awards and numerous Stellar Awards.
“The Orange brand is known globally for its warmth and fun, and that’s why we are sponsoring this concert because we have noted that CeCe’s performance is consistent with the attributes of the Orange brand”, said Mumo.
Mumo added that Orange has a long term commitment towards music and culture- and this bolstered their decision to support the concert.
Orange being the top tier sponsor for the event will cater for the air tickets and hospitality for the 46-year-old CeCe, and her team flying in from Ghana where she will be performing on November 17.
She began her solo career in 1995 with the album Alone In His Presence, which earned her a Grammy Award and has up till 2008 produced seven albums, authored three books and has made a mark as a philanthropist and talk show host.
Her music features other gospel greats such as her brother Bebe Winans and Fred Hammond. She has also performed alongside Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle and Vince Gill among others, in her music career spanning over 15 years.

THE THINK BIG DOCTOR, BEN CARSON WAS HERE

Famed American doctor and best selling author Ben Carson was in Eldoret for a one-day philanthropic activity on October 31.
Ben who is a neurosurgeon and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Maryland operated on patients at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, aided by other medical professionals.
The 59-year-old’s life story has been read widely on three of his autobiographical and personal philosophy books Think Big, The Big Picture and Gifted Hands.
Dr. Carson also pioneered the hemispherectomy (the surgical removal of the affected half of the brain) in cases of Rasmussen's encephalitis (a rare inflammatory neurological disorder) in children.

NYOTA BUILDING A BUNGALOW

Coast based singer Nyota Ndogo is building a house in Voi. The Watu Na Viatu singer who is also a late night radio presenter for Baraka FM insisted that the three bedroomed house is funded by her musical endeavours.
Anyhoo, here is the half finished house.

NICKY MINAJ HEADED FOR TANZANIA?

American rapper Nicky Minaj is set to perform in Tanzania in January next year. According to internet reports, the Your Love rapper is set to perform at the Taifa stadium in Dares’ Salaam during the launch of the “African Lyon’s” football team
There is still no official confirmation from Nicky Minaj’s camp but judging by the magnitude of the artists who have performed in the country, Miss Minaj is no exception.

UN LAUNCHES YOUNG JOURNALIST ENVIROMENT AWARD

Are you a young journalist with a passion for the environment? If so, then the United Nations wants to hear from you!
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is launching a major new award – the Young Environmental Journalist Award Africa.
Radio, television, print and online journalists aged 25 to 35 years from any African nation are encouraged to apply. Applications from female journalists are particularly welcome.
The award is made possible through funding support from the Government of the United States of America. The prize is an all-expenses-paid trip to the USA, where the winner will follow a specially-designed “green itinerary”, interacting with leading environmental projects, green economy projects, scientists and public figures.
Journalists entering the award may submit one radio, television, print or online report (in English or French) on an environmental issue. Written articles must not exceed 3000 words and radio or television reports should be no longer than six minutes.
An independent jury will select the winner. The award ceremony will take place during the 26th Session of the UNEP Governing Council / Global Ministerial Environment Forum to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 21 - 25 February 2011.

Journalists should apply via the award website www.unep.org/yeja before 31st December 2010. Please visit the website for all terms and conditions.

The winner of the Young Environmental Journalist Award will be a new voice for the environment – one that will help to shape opinion in Africa, and beyond, in years to come.

If you fit the bill, visit the website and send UNEP your work!

MAKMENDE TO HOST VIRTUAL BARAZA ON SWAHILI WEDNESDAY

Who moved Dr. Spencer Johnson’s cheese? What is Victoria’s secret? Who bit the mac apple? Where is the real Makmende? What has he been up to? What is going to happen to his clones, impostors and impersonators? Where can you get that famous red headband? Can the real Makmende talk back?
The real Makmende answers all of your questions during his first ever public Baraza to be held on November 3. Internet users will be able to enjoy a free ‘happy hour’ at ten cyber cafes across Nairobi on Wednesday 3, November during Google’s first ever public Baraza. Participating cafes include:
Easy Surf, Westlands, Sarit Center, 2nd Floor
Ricom Cyber, CBD, 20th Century Cinema, 1st Floor
Speed Wave Cyber, CBD, Moi Avenue, World Business Center, 3rd Floor
Internet Surfpoint, Moi Avenue, Kenya Cinema Plaza, 2nd Floor
Loungenet Cyber, Mama Ngina street, Norwich Union Building, 7th Floor
Prism Cyber, Tomboya/Ronald Ngala Junction, Interfina House, 2nd Floor
Sip n Surg, Karen Shopping Center, Next to Shell petrol station, Ground Floor
Dolce Cyber, Buruburu Estate, Next to Uchumi Buruburu, 2nd Floor
Synergy Cyber, Ronald Ngalam, next to Tuskys, Midtown Building, Accra road, 1st Floor
Easy Surf, Yaya Center, 2nd Floor
The baraza will be free.
*Swahili Wednesday (#swawed) is the new craze among Kenyans on twitter in their attempt to promote use of the National language on social network platforms.

TPF 101: DEFINING RELATIONSHIPS

This is what everyone in the Academy seems to be saying about each other. Steve was asked about his dalliance with Paleki and he over-emphasized the fact that they were just friends. During Sunday's duets show, Gaga was asked what her relationship with Davis was; and she also shied away from saying that they were an item and even refused to consider anything more than friendship when Sheila asked her if she was willing to give Davis a chance.
This weekend all Kenyan contestants were up on Probation in addition to Gabiro from Rwanda. South C's finest, Steve was saved by his fans while Amileena was saved by the Faculty who cited that she had opened herself up to being taught and she deserved a chance to go back to the Academy.



Gabiro, on the other hand, has won the hearts of many in the house because 5 of the remaining 8 contestants voted for him to be reinstated back to the Academy. Gabiro was overwhelmed by the support he has received so far from his fellow contestants because he was in tears at the end of the Live show on Saturday and had to be comforted by Amileena and Steve.
Juveh, therefore, had to leave the Academy and he had an emotional send from his fellow contestants as he sang the duet that he was supposed to sing with Aneth had he remained in the Academy until Sunday's show.



At the Eviction party at Tamasha-Langata Juveh was well-received by his fans and was able to mingle and interact with them. The fans were excited to finally meet the young superstar with the deep voice and could not hide their joy at being so close to him.
During Sunday's Duets show, there were two surprise performances slated for the night. The remaining 4 boys in the Academy performed Forever by Westlife and managed to wow the crowd and even elicited rapturous applause at the end of their display of exquisite natural talent. The remaining 7 girls in the Academy also took to the stage to perform Don’t Let Go by En-Vogue and had an equally explosive yet harmonious performance.



The girls looked amazing in their evening wear supplied by Mr. Price and Woolworths. They had their make up and hair done glamorously in keeping with the superstar undertones of the night.
Gaelle and Msechu performed Ami Oh by Manu Dibango ft. Angelique Kidjo and Papa Wemba; they had a rough time with the judges despite the fact that the crowd loved their performance.
Juliana noted that Gaelle did not seem comfortable with the duet while Ian remarked that the two had an unbalanced duet saying that Gaelle was a weak but beautiful performer. Gaelle ended up on probation, again, after she was saved by her fans last weekend.
Another couple that had a run in with the judges last night were Steve and Paleki; they were singing, Rihanna and Ne-Yo's "Hate That I Love You and Hermes noted that their vocal did not blend whilst Juliana commented and said that they were concentrated on their chemistry so much that they forgot their vocals.
So, this begs the question, are they really sure that there is nothing going on between the two of them? Paleki deftly evaded Mich's prying when asked about Steve and even asked him if he too wouldn’t want her once he looked at her. She turned the tables on Mich backstage but the judges turned the table on her when she performed as they put her on probation for not being consistent after her poor performance last week and somewhat "OK" performance this week.
Leah and Gabiro were up next on the Judges' radar as they were told that they massacred the song they were set to sing, Endless Love by Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey. This time it was Leah and not Gabiro, who ended up on probation and Hermes even noted that Gabiro has improved vocally.
Davis and Gaga had mixed fortunes as a couple during the duets show. They were set to task with R.Kelly and Celine Dion's I am your Angel; Gaga had a rough performance as she forgot some of her words and made a couple of mistakes. Her partner Davis was on hand to help cover up and move the performance along but the damage was done as Ian put her on Probation anyway.
Davis seems to be everyone's hero during the show as he stood in for Juveh who was supposed to perform The Closer I Get To You by Roberta Flack and Donnie Hathaway. Aneth and Davis had a great performance as Juliana noted that love was in the air and the song choice was good enough to support Aneth's vocals.
Amileena and Rachel were the stars of the night as very nearly brought the house down with their amazing rendition of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey's When You Believe.
Mr Butter-won’t-melt-in-my-mouth, Ian, termed it the performance of the night and Juliana said that she loved the performance and loved that they brought 150% to the stage during their performance.
This week it’s an all female crew on probation as Gaga and Gaelle of Rwanda join Paleki of Southern Sudan and Leah of Tanzania on the chopping block. Will Girl Power prevail or will the dynamics of the Female-dominated Academy fall apart? Let’s wait and see as the week unfolds.