I Didn’t Endorse Prez Mahama – DKB

I have noticed with worrying consent how a news item carrying information claiming I endorsed President John Mahama for the 2012 elections which is causing serious havoc to my personality.
I was recommend as an m.c for the launch of VFM (Volunteers For Mahama) due to my expertise in manning events with humorous antics of which I delivered to satisfaction. I would not run away from those comments I made, I totally own up to them. However I need to clear the air on this issue; I was an m.c not a volunteer, As an m.c I must endeavour to not only inform the audience but entertain them as well since the event was intertwined with musical performances hence I did politically related jokes with ONLY the purpose of entertaining the audience and nothing more but to my surprise the joke was taken out of context and it metamorphosized into highly politically motivated sentiments, which I deem too far fetched since its purpose was misconstrued.

I am only an entertainer and have no affiliation with any political party in other words I was on the podium doing my job. I don’t have my name in any political party’s record as a member, affiliate,endorser, sympathizer etc therefore my utterances carry no political weight.
Furthermore you would realise I gave frivolous reasons why I would rather John Mahama because he uses an i pads and blackberry therefore he is as youthful as I am and also juxstaposing my violence scandal against the “all die be die” mantra etc all these I said with no touched of seriousness but only to evoke laughter, frankly blackberries,ipad and mantras are not good enough reasons why I would endorse a political party. I respect everyone’s affinity for their respective political parties and I would never say anything to deliberately provoke or disrespect them its rather unfortunate my purpose for the comments was overstretched

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Lilanda, Osborne seek to pacify Kay and Mampi

The recent wrangles between Mampi and Kay have been tabloid folder for weeks now. The argument as to who started it has caused two camps to emerge – Team Mampi and Team Kay and the argument has taken root on twitter and facebook. This was after a physical fight between the two musicians at the Lusaka Playhouse during rehearsals for a concert when a long standing feud between the two divas ended in a slap-and-claws session. However, many have spoken out about how the problem does not lie with who started the fight but the fight itself. Veteran female artistes have also spoken out and urged the two artistes to bury the hatchet. Jane Osborne and Maureen Lilanda are undoubtedly etched as Zambia’s favourite song birds thus they are better placed to give some much needed advice to Kay and Mampi. The disappointment felt by Jane Osborne over the fight is evident in her voice.

“I was disappointed when I read about it because they are sending out a very bad message to people.”
Jane said adding that God has blessed them with great talent to make people happy and forget their problems but the two are using it in a bad way instead of setting up a good example for their fans.
“I am a fan of both of them but I am disappointed that they are wasting their God given talent , my advice would be for them to make up and even work together instead of selling themselves negatively.”
The legendary Jane’s advice that there is no need to fight is timely and has been reiterated by Maureen ‘Lupo’ Lilanda.

Maureen emphasises the need for artistes to be humble citing her Christian beliefs as the basis for her advice.
“Even we older female artistes have had beefs but we have learnt to be diplomatic because you will at some point work together whether you like it or not,”she said.
Maureen added that as a Christian she has learnt to ignore people who she does not get along with and that she believes in one staying true to one self.
“There is no need to out-do yourself, concentrate on what you are doing well as an artiste.”
Maureen further adds that in as much as competition makes you stronger there is no need for physical confrontation or petty jealousy about material possessions.
The two legends have spoken and a well-known Zambian proverb says that a child who does not hear when little is uttered will never hear when a lot is said.
We only hope that the two artistes will heed the advice readily given to them by two of the country’s music legends.

It is worth noting that being a female artiste already comes with a lot of prejudice and misconceptions and having two highly prolific artistes fight is damaging to the industry.
As Jane Osborne says, talent must never be misused or it can be taken away so put back those claws and compete musically not physically.

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Karen Igho Takes a Chance at Acting

Big Brother Africa co-winner, Karen Igho’s love for the tube has never been a hidden affair, she surprised many when she first hit limelight in the Sola Fajobi produced reality show, Next Movie Star.
Her acting prowess was handy in the Big Brother Africa house where she outshone 24 other contestants to win the highly coveted USD 200, 000.
Now the 2011 BBA amplified winner wants to take her acting career to the next level as she plans to take the movie industry by storm.
Already having two movies in her kitty, ‘Blackberry Babes 2″ and “Heavy Beauty”, which have helped prove her acting prowess, Karen Igho is presently working on a movie that will further help establish her mark in the industry. The movie, which might hit the stand in the first quarter of next year has notable actors as casts and respected crew members on set.
However, Karen does not have hand in just a pie, the vivacious entertainer is also a proud supporter of charity works. Her range of charity works involve her helping children living with Cancer, Breast Cancer prevention initiatives, HIV intervention and Orphanage projects. Karen is also an ambassador for Peace as she was heavily involved in the “Jos want Peace campaign.
Presently working on her clothing line, Karen is a sought-after compere who shuttles her time between Lagos, Ghana, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Prezzo's Past, Present and Future

Tony Mochama digs into the past and present and future of different celebrities. This week he gives us the star-scope of musician and BBA contestant Jackson Makini, aka Prezzo.

The past
Prezzo’s story starts somewhere in the middle of 2004, when he makes that infamous chopper hop to Carnivore — thus single-handedly launching the local celebrity ‘high-flying’ culture.

Soon, scandal, groupies and bling are dogging his every move, as his love partners are put under the glare of the media microscope, club drama rapturously reported and high living lavishly laid out, magazine-esque.

The present
Along comes Big Brother, the 2012 StarGame, and it becomes the media vehicle that will redeem Prezzo’s image in the eyes of very many Kenyans – and resurrect him. Although el Presidente doesn’t win the $ 300 000, he wins the hearts of many in Africa .

The future
Starscope sees Prezzo doing a memoir called Big Bro Prezzo in the near future, going into politics, and becoming the Kanjora of Kilimani in Nairobi by 2013.

He will hope one day Prezzo will marry Goldie, the Nigerian, and move to Abuja where he will set up as a businessman.

But a scandal called ‘Golden-Butt’ will erupt in West Africa, and Prezzo will flee back to Kenya in 2044 — and release his first song for decades with the lyrics: “Abuja hakuna avunja…Naija si Kenya”

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Goldie Set To Record Video With AY

Big Brother StarGame’s Goldie who was on a tour of the East Africa region  used  her  time there to record some music . The Nigerian Songstress collaborated with musicians from East Africa, including Navio and AY, reports The Kenyan Daily Post.

Goldie, who first visited Kenya, traveled to Uganda where she met with Navio and recorded a song with the hip hop artist.

Since then, she’s travelled to Tanzania, where she recorded Party Zone with Bongo flava artist AY.

Party Zone is produced by Marco Chali and the duo will soon record a video for the track.

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