ABBAS NAMES HIS TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE

I recently talked to one of kenyan hiphop luminaries,Jerry doobiez aka Abbas Kubaaf about his list of top 5 rappers.heres the list  .                   5.Kendrick Lamar
                                                    4.Eminem
                                                    3.B.I.G
                                                    2.TUPAC.
                                                    1.K-SOUTH FLAVA

When i asked him locally who he thinks got skills,the k-south rapper mentioned kayole rhyme artist.Kaligraph Jones

Abbas is on the process of releasing a chrismass joint this week titled 'ghetto chrismass' Also he is working on a couple of songs with his former collaborator bamboo for their group,K-SOUTH FLAVA come back.

more from chuo records

If u are an artist and you live near Nairobi ,eastlands based chuo records has a one of a kind offer during this festivities.U can record an audio track and a high definition video for just 12k.For more info you can holla at the head honcho of the label samora gkv.0726689332

NEW VIDEO ALERT,DIAMOND" NATAKA KULEWA'

Another one from raisi wa wasafi

SHARO MILLIONEA DIES

Popular Tanzanian comedian and also a bongo flava artist Sharo millionea died on  Monday 26th after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a road accident in Tanga.

Sharo,born Hussein Ramadhan Mkeity was known for his antics as a comedian and through his body of work its clear he was a darling among his fans across East Africa.From fullmzuka.blogspot.com R.I.P. brother Sharo.

NEW VIDEO, TREY SONGZ -"dive in"

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'CHIWAWA IS NOT ON MY LEVEL',NONINI.

About a week ago Genge rapper nonini took home a kisima award as the best hip hop act thanks to his hit hit 'colour kwa face'As expected this did not go down well with the Kenyan hip hop fraternity and guess what, chiwawa spoke his mind saying Nonini aint hip hop.When the self proclaimed Godfather of genge was asked about the issue he simply had no comment saying chiwawa is not on his level.

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K- LYN GIVES BIRTH TO TWINS

Tanzanian bongo flava songstress Jacqueline Ntayabaliwe popularly known as K-lyinn has given birth to a set of twins yesterday.According to the hospital sources the twins are all boys.K- lyinn  who in 2000 was crowned as Miss Tanzania conquered East Africa with her infectious hit,"crazy over you"

PREZZO CHILLING WITH JAY-Z

After coming out as the 2nd winner of the just ended Big Brother stargame,Kenya's representative Jackson Makini aka prezzo was chosen as the ambassador for ONE campaign .Being the ONE campaign ambassador,an initiative started by former U2 rocker Bono ,he was promised a backstage pass to one of Jay-Z's show.Check out El-president e hanging out with HOV.

AKON TO PERFOM IN NAIROBI

American senegalese RnB crooner,Akon is slated to perform on the carnivore grounds on the 28th sunday october.

Its been an elusive affair to having the mellow voiced singer to perform in the 254  as there was a time in 2007 he was set to perform on the same grounds but thanks to shady promoters there was no show.

Akon is a multi platinum selling producer and recording R n B artist with a Grammy award and he is the to go guy for those collabos.

PHOTOS OF RICK ROSS KILLING IT AT DAR ES SALAAM

RABBIT TO DO A COLLABO WITH NAVIO

He is well known around the 245 as kaka sungura,im talking about Rabbit,one of the fast rising rappers from Kenya and he is about to get that vital East Africa love for the first time.Rabbit is scheduled to travel to Uganda at the end of this month for a collaborative duty with non other than Navio.According to the overwhelmed Kaka Sungura, the Ugandan rapper was impressed by his talent and skills and geuss what?He picked the call and hollered at the 'swahihili shakespear' rapper.

This is definitely going to be a highlight in Rabbits career considering Navio is a big artist with a huge following across Africa.Rabbit is two albums deep in Kenya's rap industry.His debut was a breakthrough album titled 'TALES OF KAKA SUNGURA'.then followed by sophomore release titled 'ORUTU YA MASUDI'.

RICK ROSS TO PERFORM IN DAR ES SALAAM

Maybach music head honcho and rapper Rick Ross is going to be in Dar es salaam on 6th of october for serengeti fiesta show,an annual event sponsored by serengeti lager an alchoholic beverage and one of tz leading radio station.clouds fm.Serengeti fiesta is one of the most anticipated event on the tanzania events calender which in the previous years has brought the likes of 50 cent,busta rhymes and sean kingston.The gate charges will be an equivalent of 2k.This is rozay's second visit in Africa as last month  the biggest boss was inNigeria

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NONINI

Its been 30 years since the self proclaimed Godfather of Genge Nonini came into this world.It was 1982 on a day like this like this that Hurbert Nakitare came into this world.happy birthday Nons.As one of the most consistance artist on this side of sahara nonini is gearing up for his third release which will be titled"ndoto za kibiashara", and on top of that this guy responsible for P unit's jump off is one of repesentative of  kenya at the coming BAFTA awards in london. Check out his new video"polepole" featuring new artist on his label by the name of "Annette" produced by provoke.

B E T HIPHOP AWARDS REDCARPET

50 CENT AND FAT JOE SQUASH THEIR BEEF

50 Cent and Fat joe have burried their longtime beef and what a way to show it than the b.e.ts,where they appeared together for the first time.According to the both parties they had to do it for fallen management guru  chris lighty who for years tried to bring them together but in vain.Their beef started in 2005 with the infamous animated videofor 50cents' single piggybank where he clowned the oversize mc from the bronx who came back with a couple of diss tracks

RICK ROSS AND YOUNG JEEZY BRAWL

Another B.E.T awards another drama!during the recently concludede B.E.T

awards at civic center Atlanta  word from an eye witness is reported that rapper young jeezy and rick ross had a brawl backstage despite gracing the same stage  during their respective sets.

the C.T.E AND MMG bosses have been having beef for a long time and how their animosity played out at the award show just portrayed the magnitude of their differences

ITS OFFICIAL,JULIANI IS IN LOVE

A while ago,word on the grapevive was rife with Ukoo Flani rapper turned gospel mc,juliani dating a certain soap actress.As the say it love is like sunshine and u cant hide it.Juliani admitted that he is so much in love with one Brenda Wairimu.

Their romance sprouted from twitter where Brenda was a afan of Juliani and after that the bahasha ya ocampo hit maker asked her out and it was a gradual process, about any wedding plans the gospel wordsmith said they are still learning about each other.Brenda Wairimi is a fast rising actress who has starred in a couple of local soaps and her continental breakthrough came when she featured in Shuga 2.

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"CHIWAWA COMING"

Chiwawa has finished the video of his joint "imejipa"produced by sniper of G Ganji records featuring the late faith Nancy but since shes gone her sister had to fill in.check out the trailer but soon you'll be watching it at fullmzuka,kwani ndio mpango mzima.

SOMETHING ABOUT ALA-C

Well! here's something i geuss most of you dont know.Calif records recording artist Ala -C once had to choose his music career over an opportunity to further his studies.The mellow voiced singer refused an offer to training as a pilot with the kenya air force..

As expected this didint go well with his parents who locked him out of  their house and a brother had to stay with some relatives,but with the blossoming of his music career, his mother eventually agreed to support his son on a condition that if his music career dont pick up hell go back to school.

The R&B singer is currently rioting the airwaves with his new jam,"walking class" a song inspired by real life experience where he overheard some girls back- talking him when they saw Ala- C walking despite his celebrity status.Check out the video

GOLDIE IN NAIROBI

Nigeria representative at the Big Brother stargame 2012 Goldie landed at the J.K.I.A. on 15th saturday and her bags were packed to a silver mercedez benz belonging to Prezzo who is said is going to be her host.

This is a sign that their on and off relationship during their stay in the house is taking a positve turn as the el predidente was in Naija about a month ago.

Goldie will be in the 245 for a week or more and the purpose of her stay is to do some recordings in kenya and eventually work with Prezzo.Goldie was evicted in the house and left Prezzo who lost in the final to South African,Keagan.

MARIAH CAREY DOWNPLAYS NICKI MINAJ BEEF RUMOURS

R and B diva Mariah Carey has refuted claims that she is beefing with fellow american idol judge,Young money rapper nicki minaj.Word on the grapevine is the two divas were not seeing eye to eye largely due to egotistical problems,furthermore it is stated that mariah claimed that there could be only one diva on the idols and that is herself,it is also rumoured that the we belong together singer hang up on her boss when she was informed that Nicki was joining their panel.

However Mariah Carey denied the rumors when she was asked by MTV journalists claiming how can animosity between them develop on that short period and its all false Nicki Minaj was equally astonished by the allegations.The Young Money rapper got the American idol deal after the executive at Fox TV networks wanted to diversify their audience.Nicki minaj will be paid $12 million during the one year contract.

DOGO JANJA TURNS 18

Tanzanian teen hip hop sensation Abdul kacha aka Dogo janja officially turned 18 on 15th sep..The rapper respected for his lyricism and tongue twisting delivery has changed his name from Dogo janja to Janjaro since he is no longer a kid.

Janjaro is originally from Arusha province in Tanzania and he was discovered by tiptop connection artist by the name of Madee but after their infamous feud he ditched camp and currently he is under Watanashati management.The rhyme slinger is currently riding high with his new single "ya moyoni"

BAD TIDINGS FOR JERMAIN DUPRI

Properties of  a once high riding hip hop  producer from Atlanta Jermain dupri missed auctioneers hammer by an inch.His financial woes took a worse twist when his cars were repossessed and his Atlanta mansion was up for sale due to failure to pay mortgage but luckily he paid the debt which amounted to $93 000.word on the grapevine is Mariah Carey came to his rescue after working with him on her new single called "truimphant" featuring Rick Ross.The SO SO DEF head honchos financial woes came about because of his luxurious lifestyle owning a fleet of fuel guzzlers not to mention dating celebrity chicks who are presumably high to maintain,this dude once dated Janet Jackson.

DIAMOND PLATINUM IN MALINDI

Fresh from his USA tour,high riding bongo flava artist; Diamond touched down at malindi for a show at pata pata beach hotel check out how it went down.

bobby wine balling

The same proclaimed ghetto president from uganda has purchased a luxury
yacht reportedly worth $750000.the yacht is already cruising at lake Victoria. check out the pix

TOP TEN RICHEST MUSICIANS IN AFRICA

1..YOUSSOR NDOUR

he is the richest musician in africa with the biggest media house in Senegal which has radio stations and TV stations he also has some big time investments in real eastate ,this legendary African musician with his one of kind voice also at one time served as Senegalese cultural ambassador.

2.P.SQUARE

This konvict music signed twins duo of peter and paul okoye from nigeria makes $250000 per show and the fellers have been booked up to march 2013.

Their a crib aptly titled squireville locateda at ikeja is worth $3 million they also have a 3 years deal with nigeria leading telecommunication company globalcom as brand ambassador where they are paid a million dollars yearly.

3.D BANJ

The koko master is his other moniker.d banj is the first african signed to kanye wests label good music.

it is reported that the flamboyant musician from nigeria made a whooping $5 million  as a campaigner for President Goodluck Jonathan.

He has a series of high end clubs in Nigeria known as koko lounge and his own line of mineral water i.e koko water.

Dbanj also made $1 million dollars when he was paid by a certain tv station to star on his own reality show called the koko mansion.

As if its not enough d banj has a crib in atlanta worth $1.5 million.

the koko master charges $100000 per show.

4.KOFFI OLLOMIDE

This veteran Congolese musician has released seven albums which have done well in the market and the maestro charges 100000 euros per show

5.SALIF KEITA

He is known for his distinctive voice and in  abroad they simply call him the African jewel.he is a very humble dude despite his riches.The albino musician from mali has his own island and some real eastates in france

6.FALLY IPUPA

This former back up singer for koffi ollomide is credited for modernizing lingala music.He is a poster boy for a variety of clothing brands in Paris where he performs at sold out shows.

7.2 FACE IDIBIA

The 'African queen' crooner has a vast investment in real estate across Nigeria.he makes$50k to 80k per show.he also has night club in Nigeria

8.HUGH MASEKELA

One of the most respected jazz artist from Africa.He owns a big studio in Botswana.masekela makes his money through in vitations to big festivals across the world and the sales of his albums

9.BANKY W

If u like u can also call him mr capable.This Nigerian born r n b musician does 3 to 4 shows per week.he has been a brand ambassador for estisalat mobile in nigeria and currently he is the face for Samsung products in the west African nation.with his generous heart Banky w has started a charitable organization known as Mr capable foundation which helps bright children from poor families

10.CHAMELEON

The valu valu singer is the biggest money maker in eastern africa.he has fleet of fuel guzzlers which include;cadillac escalade,mercedez benz ml 200 super custom convertible and a premio

he owns a big mansion in seguka hills in the outskirts of Kampala where the elite class of uganda resides.