TO ITEN WITH LOVE - KENYAN CELEBRITIES

Over ten local artistes who have signed with the Safaricom Kenya Live programme paid a courtesy call to Iten Primary School in their second last installment of the Safaricom Kenya Live CSR event in Eldoret.

While there, they treated the children to a day filled with music performances and motivational talks on children who aspire to be musicians.  They also presented a cheque of Sh50,000 to the school.

The artistes who called on the pupils included Nameless, Wahu, Allan Aaron, Ally B, Jua Cali, M.O.G, Phonotex Success Band, Redsan, Blavion, Freeman, Kavale and Poqpine. Also joining the artistes on the visit was Safaricom Brand Assets Manager Virginia Wanyanga. 

 

 

The artistes also donated food items to the pupils and joined them for lunch a day before the Safaricom Kenya Live gig in Eldoret. 

The visit was part of the Safaricom Kenya Live CSR programme that sees the artistes interact with children and disadvantaged populations on each tour of their performances.

Now, the finale of the Safaricom Kenya Live gigs take place in Nairobi’s Nyayo stadium on Saturday October 8.

Safaricom Kenya Live shows have also been held in major towns like Bungoma, Mombasa, Kisumu and Machakos.

 

The Nyayo National Stadium is poised to host the biggest live music concert in the country with 25 local artistes, comprising 14 Safaricom Kenya Live artistes and 14 budding talents from various provinces in Kenya are expected to perform.  

“Safaricom Kenya Live is one of our major engagement platforms with the youth, a core segment for us. We believe in involving our youth in initiatives that positively transform their lives,” said Safaricom Brand Assets Manager Virginiah Wanyanga. 

Gates to the concert will open for the public at 4pm while the real action starts at 7pm till dawn. Admission to the concert is restricted to those over 18 years only. 

To access the concert, revelers will be expected to carry an unscratched Bamba 250 Safaricom airtime, while VIP tickets go for Ksh1000.

JUA CALI EARNING A 7 FIGURE AMOUNT FOR AUSTRALIA TOUR!

King of Genge Jua Cali is currently on tour in Australia. According to CalifMobile, the Bidii Yangu star left the country two weeks ago and he has toured "over 6 countries".
The site adds that "he was set to perform in only 8 countries but the event organizers have suggested 4 more countries due to the profitability of the tour." And get this, like serious stop what you are doing, "Jua Cali is said to be earning a whooping 7 figure salary from the tour."
Basic mathematics, Jua is earning a whopping 1,000,000 for the tour <---------- assuming that is the least, nicca could get up to 9999999. The rapper is also booked for shows in Dubai next month.
In other news, Jimw@t has just finished shooting his new music video to his latest song Fan Wangu. The video is due for release sometime.

CALIF RECORDS GOES ONLINE

After acquiring Rhino 3D - Calif Record's 3D project division - The label is welcoming a new baby division to the fold. califmobile.com . It is the New Calif Records Wap Portal.
Luch Productions acquired Rhino 3D, the guys who animated Jua Cali's video Miaka. This is the new wing of Calif Records in charge of animations and 3D projects.
Anyho, with then portal, fans can
Download wallpapers, music mp3s and mp4 videos.Get the latest news on Calif and your favorite Genge artistes as well as the 411 on the upcoming events.
And the best part is that it's all free.
This initiative marks Calif Record's 10th Year Anniversary as well as it's pioneer artiste Jua Cali.



In the pipeline is Calif's Operation Fagia Genge Tour to mark the anniversary that will take place later in the year.

ALLAN WANGA GETS ORANGE AMBASSADORIAL ROLE

Angela Nganga Mumo- Head of Corporate Affairs, Orange, Allan Wanga (dribbling the ball) and Innocent Mutiso, looking on.

Leading soccer player Allan Wanga and national Under-20 team captain Innocent Mutiso have both acquired another feather to their caps. Orange has appointed the two as ambassadors in the Orange Mabingwa Under-13 tournament that was launched last week.
Wanga and Mutiso, are expected to grace the Orange Mabingwa matches, motivate and mentor the pupils from different primary schools in Nairobi, who will be participating in the matches.
The tournament which is sponsored by Orange is expected to run over the next six weeks, and is aimed at helping identify new talent, with a long term view of anchoring Kenya’s future in soccer.
Wanga, who also turns out for the national side Harambee Stars, said he was honoured by his appointment as one of the ambassadors of the tournament.
“Keep away from drugs and friends who will not help you develop academically or in your talent”, he said before the kick off match, played last week.
Speaking at the same event, Mutiso, encouraged them by sharing about his spiritual life. “In everything you do you must remember to seek God’s guidance. Thank God for the successes too”, he said.
During the launch ceremony the pupils also displayed their talent, in songs and rapping, before Jua Cali, Jimmy Gait and Size 8 took the stage, driving the pupils into frenzy.

JUA CALI HEADLINES AT MEJJA’S HOMEGROUND IN NYERI

Jua Cali

The King of Genge, Jua Cali was in Nyeri over the weekend for the Sprite Urban Expression. The event was hosted at the St Mary’s High school opposite to Majengo Slum in Nyeri town - where rapper Mejja has lived all his life.
Impressed was he with the massive talent in the area. Jua Cali said, “I am stunned by Joseph Waithaka’s performance. He is Calif Records material. I am glad to see that Nyeri young men have taken the footsteps of Mejja.”
The Bidii Yangu hitmaker put up a performance besides one of the new acts from Nyeri Joseph Waithaka a.k.a Wafiti.
Wafiti who won the freestyle battle promised, like Mejja, he will put Nyeri in the musical map. “I am not going to let down my town in the finals. I am encouraging the youth in Nyeri and other towns to showcase their talent without any fear since it can be a ladder to success in their lives.”


Friends of Jordan (FOJ) Alex Munye, does a layup during the finals of the 2010 Sprite Slam Nyeri tournament

In the Graffiti category Patrick Rukwaro emerged the winner. The regional winners will meet in Nairobi for the National finals both in Freestyle and Graffiti competitions. The top freestyle act wins a recording contract for a single at Calif Records.


Patrick Rukwaro putting final touches on his graffiti

KENYAN STARS RECORD SONG FOR THE PROMULGATION

On Friday, August 27, Kenya will be celebrating the signing of the new constitution, a milestone in our history.
On the day, a number of Kenyan celebrities will also be part of the promulgation celebrations at Uhuru Park, together with other choirs and traditional dancers.
The celebs who include Jua Cali, Nameless, Amani, Eric Wainaina, Suzanna Owiyo, among others have recorded a song specifically for the day dubbed Oh Kenya, My Kenya.
They were brought together by Afro fusion great Achieng Abura but the idea was conceptualized by Suzanna Owiyo.

FIFA 2010 WORLD CUP SEASON IS HERE!

On the wave of the recently announced Coca-Cola promotion, Nairobi Bottlers Ltd engaged their staff and delighted them with a lucky draw for a pair of all-expenses-paid trips to the 2010 FIFA world Cup this morning at the Bottling plant in Embakasi. Josphat Ijegi Mavunde, a hardworking Production Line Electronic Bottle inspector and soccer fan who had just finished the night shift, won the coveted prize.
Nairobi Bottlers Ltd is kicking off the 2010 World Cup Football Season with their consumers at a Family football funfair at Nyayo Stadium this Saturday 27 March 2010 that will be the passport to South Africa for 10 lucky winners.

There are 10 all-expenses-paid trips to the 2010 FIFA World Cup to be won plus lots of other exciting prizes at the event this Saturday. The trips to South Africa will be won by FIVE winners who will get to pick a person of their choice to travel with to the World Cup game.
The odds are very good for fans who will attend the event. To win they simply have to be there; Its an event to enjoy with friends and family with performances by Jua Cali, Nonini, Daddy Owen, Mejja, Ala Hola, Jimw@t, Cutta C, Kendi, Linet, Raudy and the MOB DJs.
The World Cup is arguably the biggest experiential platform in the world and it is befitting that the kick off of the consumer engagement by Nairobi Bottlers Ltd is an experiential immersion that will have fans actively enjoying their day out and the various prizes available.

JUACALI' S ANIMATED JOINT

Jua Cali has upped his game. Watch his latest release Miaka to see what i mean.

SUZANNA OWIYO COLABOS WITH JUA CALI

It’s not everyday that you find artistes from extremely different genres in Kenya working on a song together. This time however, Afro fusion queen Suzanna Owiyo has worked with the King of Genge Jua Cali on a single dubbed Matatu (Beba Beba).
The single whose video hasn’t debuted or been shot yet will be featured in Suzanna’s upcoming album. For more on Suzanna’s music click huuuuuurrrrrr and Jua Cali’s kindly click huuuuuurrrrr as well.

KENYAN VIDEO GAME WINS INTERNATIONAL PRIZE

Pamoja Mtaani, the action-based videogame pilot launched in 2008 aimed at fight against AIDS towards a HIV free generation won an international award.
The behaviour change video game, created by Warner Bros, won the Global Business Coalition’s Business Excellence Award at the awards dinner in Washington, D.C late last year.
Pamoja Mtaani tells the story of five East Africans, Judy the med student, Sean the techie, Lefty the footballer, Lady D. the musician, and Georgy the tout, as an everyday ride turns catastrophic when their bus is highjacked. Each individual experiences a loss, and the five strangers must come together on a quest for justice.
It became a hit after big names in the Kenyan music industry were involved in its production. They include Jua Cali, Wyre and Atemi who lend their voices to the video game, Ennovator who produces the soundtrack and renown playwright Cajetan Boy who helped with the story line.

JUA CALI AND NONINI GET AWARDED ABROAD

King Of Genge Juacali received an achievement award from the Kenya Embassy in Germany, Jikaze Women's Association and The Kenya-German community to crown his success in the country. Meanwhile, the God Father of Genge Nonini was awarded with the award of an International Lifestyle Ambassador of Limkowing International University in Malaysia last weekend.
The award is in line with the University’s efforts to build the skills of the youths, particularly in the area of new technology, of Sound and Music, Film and Television and other creative courses.
Other top-notch celebrities who have won this award include Mel Gibson, Bruce Davey and Eric Way (Sex and the City).

JUA CALI’S DANCER OFFERED A BLUE MOVIE ROLE

One of Jua Cali’s dancers Cynthia Nyagothie turned down a chance to say to some dubious director “I’m ready for my close up”.
Cynthia is seething from anger after some stranger offered to pay her well to act in a blue movie. The offer was made to her via Facebook by a person calling themselves “Mick” offering “a lucrative amount” to star in his next porn movie.
“He inboxed me, asking if he could use my photos for the cover of a porn DVD after I starred in it, and that he would pay a very good amount for it,” Cynthia said.
“I replied, telling him I could press charges. I asked him how sure he is that he is not even propositioning an underage girl” Cynthia raged. “Mick” then apologised saying ‘he was just doing his job that is where he gets his bread from.”
Cynthia and Toxic make up the Intoxicating Dancers the official dancers for the King of genge, Jua Cali.

JUA CALI IS AN APPOINTED SCOUT PATRON

The King of Genge, Jua Cali was appointed Patron of Nairobi East Scout Movement two months ago.
In a release sent out Monday, the Bidii Yangu rapper was honoured for influencing the youth positively.
“I did not know that they were going to honour me as their patron. I had gone to perform at one of their major functions in Umoja. After the performance they gave me a scarf, it was a surprise when they named me their patron. I’m honoured to be part of their prestigious organisation,” Jua Cali said.
Jua Cali was conferred a senior scout title during the occasion before being made the patron.
As an entertainer, the rapper is taking the role seriously and is ecstatic at the chance to influence the youth not only as a performer but also as a role model.
“As a patron, my role is to motivate and encourage the young scouts to fight on and get information and skills of self-care and care for others.”
The Kenya Scouts chairman, President Mwai Kibaki, will be the chief guest at the official Scouts Patrons Day at State House later on in the year.
Jua Cali is also the Orange brand ambassador as well as the face of the BloodLink NGO, a blood donation campaign.

JUACALI'S NEW JOINT: NI IMBIE FEATURING ENIKA

This joint is Produced by Ambrose of Mandugu Digital, Co-Produced by Clemo Directed by Charles Luche it will be in the Ngeli ya Genge album.

JUA CALI HEADS A BLOOD DRIVE

Jua Cali - Youth Brand Ambassador for Orange presents Kelvin Njoroge 1st year student at KCA University with his latest Album 'Ngeli ya Genge' after he donated blood. Looking on is student John Kimohu


Last Wednesday (August 12), Jua Cali was at the Kenya College of Accountants on Thika Road to spearhead the Donate Damu Kiasi blood donation campaign launched by Telkom Kenya and Bloodlink Foundation. The King of Genge is also the Youth Brand Ambassador for Orange played his role in championing the campaign and encouraging the university students to come out in large numbers to support the cause.