GUINNESS TAKES THE GAME TO KISUMU CITY

The second Guinness Football Challenge recruitment drive was hosted at the KBL grounds in Kisumu, where hundreds of Guinness lovers attended with people streaming into the venue from as early as 5 pm.
The first recruitment drive was held in Meru on 28 th August which saw the top fifteen teams short-listed to appear on the adrenalin-filled Guinness Football Challenge TV game show.
Set in an inviting and captivating ambience, the party featured a variety of music played by the most outstanding local DJs, hype men and a giant mobile screen airing the day’s English premier league matches live.



The party also showcased a dream collaboration between Nameless and Onyango Alemo continuing the tradition of great performances at Guinness parties.
The football challenge recruitment drive brought together hundreds of football lovers who took their perennial competition to the specially erected Guinness football field in the ultimate search for the best football duo in the city.
The teams were taken through various activities testing their knowledge of the game plus their football skills which included dribbling,tackling and goal scoring. Thirty teams were finally selected and will have a shot at taking part in the Guinness Football Challenge TV game show.




The Guinness Football Challenge game show is aired very Friday on KTN and is hosted by Kenya’s popular radio presenter and self proclaimed number one football fan, Maina Kageni.
In line with East African breweries Responsible drinking campaign there was plenty of water and food available for the lovers of the Greatness of Guinness. WE ID personnel were also on site to ensure that no underage person gained access to the venue.

NAMELESS AND SAUTI SOL GET AMA NODS

Three Kenyan artistes have been nominated for the UK based African Music Awards (AMA) that will be held Friday October 15th 2010 at the Wembley Arena, London. Nameless, Sauti Sol and Amani have all placed in highly competitive categories against other African acts. Amani got one nod in the Best Female Artist a category Wahu won last year.



Sauti Sol has been nominated for Best New Artist/Group and Best Group where as Nameless is up for the African Song Of The Year, Sunshine which features Habida and East African Artiste Of The Year.
The AMAs is Europe’s premier annual awards ceremony for African musicians and music makers. The main aim is to achieve mainstream recognition for big selling African artists who have sold millions of records in the African market, yet remain under-exposed to the Western world.
Eric McKaiser, CEO and founder, said “The AMAs are changing the perception surrounding African music. We aim to bridge the gap between the West and African musicians. Congratulations to all the 2010 nominees, and in my eyes you are all winners”.
The hosts for the awards are Nollywood's favorite actress Genevieve Nnaji and English singer-songwriter and actor Simon Webbe.
Voting on your favorite artists can be done between the September 6 and October 10 on AMA`s site.

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.

KIDUM PLANS TO LAUNCH HIS 5-COUNTRY ALBUM

Burundian born singer and drummer Kidum is planning on ‘a grande launch’ for his fourth album, Haturudi Nyuma.
Speaking to Hot Secrets, Kidum said he is in talks with his distributors, SoundAfrica on the logistics of the launch.
He describes his album as “one that brings five countries together” as it includes collaborations with big acts from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
“I wanted to have an East African presence that is why I chose to work with popular acts from the region,” Kidum said.
The 12-track album features Nameless (Greedy), Lady Jay Dee (Nitafanya), Juliana Kanyomozi (Haturudi Nyuma), and Rwandese Frankie Joe (Kipenda Roho) and has his much sought-after chart-topping hit, Mapenzi.
The singer known for his infectious tunes also clarified that there is no bad blood between him and Tanzanian producer Hermy B, after re-doing Nitafanya with R Kay.
“The audio quality was not as I wanted it to be, that is why I opted to re record it with R Kay.”
Kidum has released other albums that have been a success like Yaramenje, Shamba and Ishano.