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DNG AND JALANGO ON SET OF KATUMBO DANCE: COMPLETE WITH PIX

Katumbo Dance, is an idea that Kenya’s Number 1 Hypeman-DNG and Top Comedian-Jalang’o come up with jointly and executed by their companies 254 Entertainment and Arena Media respectively.
The duo do a lot of MC gigs together and at one of these corporate events, they came up with a brilliant idea to come up with a comical but catchy hook that they can perform on stage together during their gigs. The Katumbo Dance hook was created instantaneously! The hook caught on and the two talented artists saw the potential and dared one another to record the song. A week later, the two artists kept urging each other on and decided to be serious about it. A call to Dr. Eddy -the producer behind the success of System Ya Kapungala and Tobina -was made and a recording session scheduled. The rest, is history.





Katumbo Dance is a mash-up of lingala, hype and comedy in one amazing audio production. The feel good song is all about fun, energy, positive energy and having a good time. It is light-hearted and easy listening, with top notch quality.
The video, shot in Kibera Namba Nane features an amazing dance routine by Sakata Dance 2011 Winners, F.B.I. They add spectacular appeal to the video.



The Katumbo Dance video clearly depicts the feel good vibe of the song with smiles, comical characterization, dance, hype and energy effortlessly but vividly being perceived.

SK Blue

The dramatization has taken videos to the next level from the start of the presentation, giving the production a ‘film’ feel. Quality, as always is unquestionable and this video has definitely risen the bar and has set a new standard in the Kenyan Music Industry.





Katumbo Dance has brought together the uptown swag-played by DNG- and the ghetto lifestyle-played by Jalang’o- in a musical production that has never been done before! Unprecedented, this song has done something that even our leaders have been unable to do- unite the low and the high classes in unity, as in depicted in the intro where these tow, totally distinct and different worlds come together in a showdown.

Alphamatone

The hate/despise that these two societies have for each other is quashed by a little kid who innocently shouts “Acheni hii vita!” Adding content to the production, it is ultimately depicted that we are one people, one nation, and that we can all live together in harmony.

DNG AND JALANGO'S KATUMBO DANCE VIDEO TRAILER

DNG and Jalango will be releasing their new music video dubbed Katumbo Dance in two weeks time. Meanwhile, enjoy the exclusive trailer.

DNG GRADUATES

Kiss TV’s presenter and self proclaimed Kenya's Number One Hypeman Davidson Ngibuini a.k.a DNG graduated with a degree in IBA (International Business Administration) with a major in Marketing.
The Kora Award winner told Hot Secrets, education is important even when an artiste is at the peak of their career.
“Infact I was a member of the school of the thought that if an artiste is doing well in music, education isn’t necessary. But the Kenyan industry is very irregular, you can have a time where in a weekend you have up to four shows then time where you have none in a month. If you have your papers you will have something to fall back on,” he said.

CELEBS JOIN IN TALENT SEARCH

Five celebrities have come together to support a new talent search to be hosted at Tankard Club Friday August 13 evening.
Calif Record’s Mejja, Kiss TV’s DNG, DJ Tanya and celebrity law enforcers Alphamatone and Qwachez will be performing at the Dagoretti Talent Search.
“This is an initiative that will help showcase the rich array of talent present in Dagoretti and when I heard about it I thought it’s a good way to give something back to the community, “ DNG told Hot Secrets.
Kenya’s number one hypeman also confirmed that the two winners of the talent search will be awarded a recording contract with singer Pilipili’s record label Chilli Inc and Jomino Entertainment. “We will be looking to award either a rapper and a singer or a female or male act depending on the talented that we encounter on the night,” he said.

DNG URGES KENYANS TO SUPPORT KWAMBOX

It seems like 'Team Sheila' is growing by the day. Now, self proclaimed Kenya’s number one Hypeman, is shouting from rooftops urging people to cast a vote in Sheila Kwamboka's favour.
Kiss TV and Radio presenter DNG who is also a bossom buddy to the Kenyan Big Brother All Star's rep wishes her all the best in the reality show.
DNG emphasized the need to support her both online and by sending texts.
"She has what it takes to bring home the Ksh16 million prize money because she is being herself. An outgoing, youthful and 100 percent Kenyan.
The rapper has however denied to comment on the nature of his relationship with Sheila. *wink, wink, nudge, nudge*