H-u-r-r-a-y! may
you live long to see many more years on earth. It is an honor to celebrate
an icon like you today. I wish you many more great years ahead.
MR JANUARY MAKAMBA, AS YOU CLOCK 40 I’M PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS. THAT IS WHY I PRAY THAT U WILL ENJOY MANY MORE YEARS OF SERVICE TO HUMANITY & CONTINUE TO BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.
H-u-r-r-a-y! may
you live long to see many more years on earth. It is an honor to celebrate
an icon like you today. I wish you many more great years ahead.
C THE AFRICANS STACKING IT UP!! RICHESTLIFESTYLE.COM LISTS THE TOP 10 RICHEST BLACK PEOPLE IN THE WORLD 2015
Lifestyle website Richestlifestyle.com has put together a list of the top 10 richest black people in the world for 2015, according to Forbes. On the list there are 3 women out of the 10 people as well as 5 Nigerians out of the 10 people. Well, there are noTanzanian on the list, I hope make it there some day though haha!
Source: Richestlifestyle.com
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE MOST GIFTED & OUTSTANDING RADIO/TV PERSONALITY MILLARD AFRAEL AYO
Today is a perfect day to
tell you that you are:
B – Brilliant
R – Resilient
O – Outstanding
T – Tolerant
H – Honest
E – Entertaining
R – Responsible
B – Brilliant
R – Resilient
O – Outstanding
T – Tolerant
H – Honest
E – Entertaining
R – Responsible
I wish you luck, happiness
and riches today, tomorrow and beyond. As you look back on yesterday, may your
memories be warm ones. As you celebrate today, may your heart be filled with
happiness and joy. As you look ahead to tomorrow, may your deepest hopes and
dreams come true for you! I wish that for every extra candle on your cake, you
receive an extra reason to smile. Happy Birthday to you Brother
BEAUTIFUL & TALENTED TANZANIAN TOP MODEL, MILLEN MAGESE STEAMS UP THE SCREEN IN NIGERIAN BANKY W LATEST VIDEO IN NEW YORK
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW...
The all-time Banky W-classic-fan-favourite-song
"Lowkey" finally gets a video... and it's written & directed by
Banky W himself. It was shot in NYC and features the beautiful and talented
Tanzanian supermodel Millen Magese in the lead female role. "Lowkey"
tells the story of an intimate relationship between two. Tanzanian supermodel Millen Magese is super hot, as she steams up the
screen in BankyW‘s latest video. Shot in New York city as part of his
mid-terms at the New York Film Academy, the video for Lowkey tells the story of a secret love
affair between teacher and student.
TANZANIAN SUPER MODEL HERIETH PAUL NAMED #1 AFRICAN FEMALE MODEL @> AFRICA NEWS
Herieth Paul is a Tanzanian fashion
model who has walked for Diane von Fürstenberg, Lacoste, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, Armani, Cavalli and 3.1
Phillip Lim. She moved to Ottawa,
Canada at the age of 14 due to her mother being a diplomat. She was discovered when she went to an
open call of Angie's, a model agency based in Ottawa, Canada. She signed with Women Management New York in June 2010. Paul has
appeared in editorials for Vogue Italia magazine, i-D, wonderland and Teen Vogue. Paul appeared on a Vogue Italia cover with Arizona Muse and Freja
Beha. In July 2011 she was
the cover model of Canadian Elle. The caption on the cover
read: "Naomi Move Over . Why We're Hot For Herieth. Paul was one of three models in the
Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2013 campaign, photographed by Tom Ford. This
campaign was named one of the top ten campaigns of Fall 2013 by The Business of
Fashion and by Racked.com. Herieth has appeared in beauty campaigns for
cKone and Tom Ford. Worked in some of the biggest campaigns in the
world including Stella
McCartney, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein and One Colour Cosmetics. Herieth has also appeared in beauty campaigns for CKone and most recently, as one of the models for
fashion wear brand GAP.
SOURCE: http://www.africacradle.com/2015/01/20/top-10-african-female-models-world/
I HAD SO MUCH FUN INTERVIEWING TANZANIAN SUPER TALENTED VOCALIST & SONGWRITER STEVE RNB- SUCH A CHARACTER, WHAT I LOVED ABOUT HIM IS THAT HE FOUND HUMOUR IN EVERY QUESTION.
Seif Kabelele: How do you deal/handle fame,
women & money?
Steve RnB: When God gives you the talent I believe
he also gives you the wisdom & the power to be able to control things or
situations. We are all human and we make mistakes but the important thing is to
acknowledge your mistakes and make right decisions from there on. I always put
God in everything I do and it makes handling all this a piece of cake. Yes I am
‘Steve RnB’ but I never forget that I am Steven William Gambo. Learn to
apologize to people you’ve wronged. Put yourself on check & you will always
be right.
Seif Kabelele: How has the experience been on your Germany tour?
Steve RnB: It’s
been phenomenal. One adjustment I’ve had to be mindful of (but I’ve prepared
myself mentally for this a long time ago), is that this is a market where I’m
unknown and building from scratch, whereas, when I leave these shores I’m like
a big superstar. So it’s sort of an adjustment in that sense, but it’s exiting
at the same time, and I’m loving the fact that I’ve got people so open to
hearing what I have to say, open to my music, they’re curious about the African
songs I sing. It’s lovely to have a new audience who’s just interested in what
you do. So I’m really enjoying it, I’m loving it.
Seif Kabelele : What is it that inspires you?
I know sometimes as we grow older our interests change. Are your inspirations
from when you were young still the same now? We never stop growing or learning.
Steve RnB: Yes and No.
But the people that inspired me to become a musician and an entertainer remain
my heroes through out my life. The people from my family who have inspired the
human side of me also remain quiet relevant in my life in terms of the things
that I do. If I feel like I’m losing what they taught me when I was growing up
I always think about what they would say if they had to find out. That also holds
me back from some of the explicit lyrics that I’d love to write. I have to
choose my words wisely.
Seif Kabelele : Are you that bad? Can you
really go deep?
Steve RnB: I’ve got
that deep bad side to me but I think all of us have it. The people who choose
to go that route and be loose cannons is because Bad is easy. As long as it’s
something wrong or bad it’s very easy to do it. Good things are hard work. Good
is just difficult but it’s better for you. For example: to keep healthy is
not easy because you have to eat properly and exercise instead of just sitting
on the couch and eating junk food. To save money is difficult to just spending
it. There are so many good things that are tough to do.
Seif Kabelele: I know you have travelled a lot as
a Performer. Which country stands out for you?
Steve RnB: I will talk
about personal experience first. I really enjoyed being in Australia. I never
thought I would enjoy it as much as I did. In terms of performances I really
enjoyed our two tours in Germany.
Seif Kabelele: How do you strike a balance
between family time and fans? Let’s say maybe you are out with your wife and people approach you for autographs &
photos?
Steve RnB: I try to do
the best that I can. There are some people who have worse jobs than me. I am
blessed to be doing what I’m doing so I do make time for the fans because I am
in the industry where all I have can be taken away just like that.
Seif Kabelele: But Steve,
what does it take to make it? Is it about timing? Is it talent? Is it sex
appeal? What do you think it takes to stand out in an industry where there is
so much talent?
Steve RnB :
Awww man, that is an amazing question. First and foremost, I believe that
nothing can happen without the Lord’s blessing. You can be the world’s most
talented performer in the world, but if God meant for you to be a doctor and
heal people, that’s the way it is. I believe that you first have to pray and
ask God what HE wants you to do. I’ve always lived my life like that. It also
takes hard work and dedication. There will be many low moments throughout you
life and you will feel like you should be getting opportunities that keep
passing you and that you deserve those opportunities. It’s very easy to be
discouraged, but you’ve got to be determined and work hard to be as creative as
possible while understanding the formula of success in this industry. If that
formula has already been written, don’t be afraid to try that formula.
Seif Kabelele : Aha…
Steve RnB:
While adding your own touch to it. You know what I mean? Don’t be afraid.
Seif Kabelele: : I get you.
Steve RnB:
There are many ways of getting out there. There’s the TZ Idols, there’s
Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and so many different outlets you can use to be
heard. You just need to be focussed on what you want to do and keep pressing
on.
Seif Kabelele : With all this happening
around us as Africans. How do you feel when some continents paint a picture
that this is where HIV/Aids lives.
Steve RnB : Aids is everywhere. People can lie to
make themselves feel good about whatever but at the end of the day truth
remains. Aids is a world crisis not an African crisis.
Seif Kabelele : What message do you have to
African people about this crisis?
Steve RnB: Use protection. A lot of people need
you. You might not need yourself but trust me there are other people who need
you. This life is not ours. We live for our loved ones and all those who need
us. I know it’s much harder for the youth because they are still experimenting.
But please protect yourself. Use a condom each time you’re having sex.
Seif Kabelele : Thank you so much for your
time. Do you have a message for my Readers?
Steve RnB: To all my fans that have been
supporting my music. Thank you very much. Look after yourselves. Always put God
first. Stay out of trouble. Don’t do drugs and don’t forget to use condoms.
PROTECT yourselves.
GLO CAF AWARDS TO AIR LIVE ON DSTV-JANUARY 8
Ghanaian actress, Joselyn Dumas and South
African SuperSports television host, Robert Marawa will host the
2014 Glo-CAF Awards Gala onThursday 8, January 2015 at the Eko Hotel &
Suites Lagos, Nigeria. The duo will steer the show to celebrate and
honor African footballers and officials who distinguished themselves during the year under
review, 2014. The Awards show will be televised live on DStv
channels 204 and 209 at 8PM GMT.
Joselyn Dumas, made her debut on screen as the host of
Ghanaian local entertainment show, Rhythmz and urrently Joselyn hosts the ‘At
Home with Joselyn Dumas’ talk show on Africa Magic on DStv. She has also been
recently nominated in the Best Actress(Drama)
category for her performance in” Love or Something like That” for the 2014
Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards.
Robert Marawa is a South African sports
journalist and television/ radio personality. He currently works as a presenter
for Super Sport in addition to hosting i083 Sports@6 on
Metro FM in Johannesburg. Popularly known as “Madluphuthu,” Marawa is currently
hosting the Discovery Sports Centre 6-7pm and weekdays on Metro FM. He also
hosts soccer shows, particularly European Champions League review and update on Supersport. It
will be recalled that Marawa co-hosted the 2011 Edition of Glo-CAF Awards in
Accra, Ghana alongside ex-Ghana International football player Tony Baffoe.
There will be several exciting
performances at the event including Global jazz icon, Hugh Masekela from South
Africa, Congo DR’s multiple award-winning singer and guitarist,Fally Ipupa, Nigeria’s sensations
Flavour and Lagbaja, pan-African group, Cirque D’Afrique, Soweto Gospel Choir
from South Africa, Tanzania’s prominent multiple award winning singer, Diamond
and sensational singing group from South Africa, Uhuru amongst others.
Expected to attend the 2014 Glo-CAF Awards gala night are many ex
-internationals including former Super Eagles Captains, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha
and Kanu Nwankwo. Globacom said Okocha and two former African Footballers of the year, Nwankwo Kanu and Victor
Nosa Ikpeba, are expected to grace the awards aptly labelled the Oscars ofAfrican football. It is believed
that their presence at the event would spur youngerfootball players to greater height.
Watch the CAF
Awards LIVE on DStv channel 204 (SS4) and 209 (SS9) at 8PM GMT
MISS UNIVERSE TANZANIA AND OTHER EXTREMELY GORGEOUS WOMEN SHUT DOWN AMERICA ( PHOTOS )
Miss Universe Tanzania and Miss Universe Kenya @ Trump National Doral-Miami, Florida-USA
Nale Boniface flew out of the country to the town of
Dora-Miami, Florida l in the US.A to participate in the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant. 90
of the most beautiful women in the universe will participate in various
preliminary competitions from the 21st of January 2015 which include evening
gown, swimsuit and the interview rounds. But the finals slated for
January 25th @ 8pm/7c on NBC. Following the first round round, the top
15 women will be picked to participate in the National Costume round that night.
Let us put Nale Boniface in our prayers
and hope that she brings back the crown.
BEAUTIFUL DORIS MOLLEL DONATES RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENTS TO SINGIDA REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MANIFESTER BRAND.
Redds Miss Central Zone 2014/15 Doris Mollel signing a guest book at
Singida Region hospital before the handover ceremony of 2 respiratory
equipments for pre-mature babies worth Tsh 1.2M. At the back are runner-up
winners of Redds Miss central zone Linda Bureta, Blath Chambia and Suzy Wahere.
Doris Mollel saying a few words as she handed over 2 respiratory aid
equipments for pre-mature babies worth Tsh 1.2M to Singida regional hospital in
partnership with Manifester brand.
The handover. 2
respiratory aid equiments were donated in partnership with Manifester brand
She had a moment with
two lovely pre-mature babies in their ward.
In kick
starting her Community Service journey for the year 2015, Redds miss central
zone 2014/15 Doris Mollel has contributed 2 respiratory Machines to Singida
Regional hospital worth Tsh 1,200,000/=. The Machines provide a life-saving
respiratory support for children born pre-maturely.
Doris, who
is also Redds Miss Tanzania 2014 second runner-up, is a true believer of ‘Beauty
with a Purpose’ initiative. She has done extensive activities in the education
sector donating books to primary schools and now, being born pre-maturely
herself, she has decided to extent her charitable cause to help raise awareness
and save lives of pre-mature babies.
Speaking
during the handover ceremony at the Hospital, Mollel said ‘The mortality rate
of pre-mature babies is about 30% and largely caused by lack of enough
respiratory aid equipment at birth. As a pre-mature baby myself who was
fortunate to receive the right care when i was born, I understand how critical
postnatal care is, in saving the lives of pre-mature babies and I commit to
this cause’
Mr. Albert
Mbepera, The CEO of Albert Manifester Photojournalism; the giving arm of the
Manifester Brand said ‘Giving back to communities is at the heart of our
values. We are pleased to partner with Doris on these initiatives and we hope
this synergy will help to document and tell the stories of those in need and
eventually raise more awareness and outreach for support’
The handover
ceremony was graced by the Singida District Commissioner Ms. Queen Mlozi and
attended by the chief doctor of Singida regional hospital Dr. Daniel Tarimo,
the specialist doctor of the Singida hospital pediatric department, the organizer
of Redds Miss Singida 2014 Mrs. Bora Lemmy and runner-up winners of the Redds
Miss Central Zone Linda Bureta, blath Chambia and Suzy Wahere.
Doris Mollel
and Manifester brand would like to thank ANUDHA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD for their
contribution into making this initiative a reality.
(All Photos by: Albert
Manifester)
NEWS ALERT: SECOND RUNNER UP- MISS UNIVERSE TANZANIA 2014 NOW TO REPRESENT THE COUNTRY INTERNATIONALLY
Miss Universe Tanzania Committee has selected second
runner of Miss Universe Tanzania 2014, Nale Boniface to represent the country at
the Miss Universe pageant whereby the finals will take place in January in
Miami, Florida - United States of America. The decision came as the winner of
Miss Universe Tanzania 2014, Carolyne Bernard had an accident and
fractured her toe. The Doctor’s report indicted that it will take at best, one
month to get full recovery. However all participants are required to be ready for
the competitions ten days from now. Also during the competition contestants are
required to be in high heels and that would be impossible with this injury for months.
Due to this, Nale Boniface who was the first runner up to
the winner and also represented the country at the Miss Earth finals is the one
who will represent Tanzania into the Miss Universe finals as stated in our contract and she’s now Miss
Universe Tanzania 2014. The Miss Universe Tanzania Committee has received news
of Carolyne’s accident sadly and will continue to support her including footing
her medical services since she’s still under Miss Universe Tanzania contract.
The Miss Universe Tanzania competition took place on 31st
October 2014 and was Sponsored by Insignia, Golden Tulip, Compass
Communications, Amina design, AzH Photography, Adams Digicom, Opulence, Missie
Popular blog, Seif Kabelele Blog, Urban Rose Hotel, and New York Film Academy.
PHOTO
CREDIT: Aliakber ‘AZH PHOTOGRAPHY’
MAKE UP :
Rahima moore ( Simply Gorgeous)
DRESS:
Mustafa Hassanali
STYLIST :
Irfan Rizwanali
LOCATION:
Golden Tulip Hotel
EXCLUSIVE: SEIF KABELELE 10 MINUTES INTERVIEW WITH NIGERIAN TAYO FANIRAN FROM THE BIG BROTHER AFRICA 2014
Seif Kabelele: Describe yourself in
one word.
Tayo : Mysterious.
This is because I can’t really place a finger on one thing. There are so many
versions of me, some are true and some are false.
Seif
Kabelele: Tell us about the Tayo before
BBA, and what do you think has changed?
Tayo : I’m the same Tayo I was before BBA, nothing has changed, i’m
loud, down to earth, joke a lot. I’m a hard worker and a hard player, i’m
not a helpless romantic, but I’m sensitive, deep and I've got high intuition.
I’m also very outgoing.
Seif
Kabelele: What was life like before BBA?
Tayo : Life was simple. I liked to be around people. I grew up in a
very small town, so I didn’t have too many friends. I was usually indoors,
watching television and nurturing my talents. I did regular things, I was ambitious, still am, and I had big
dreams.
Seif
Kabelele: What did the BBA program expose you to?
Tayo : A lot of platforms. I’ve always had multiple talent; it has
helped me explore those talents and also given me leverage, I’ve found a lot of favor with people. People
always want to do favors for “celebrities”, and it’s nice. Also, I’ve
been able to help people. When God puts you in a position to help people,
there’s joy. For me, that has been the height; when people come to you
and you can help them, it’s totally amazing.
Seif
Kabelele: You get loads of attention from ladies, how do you handle this?
Tayo : My personal life is something I’ve chosen not to speak about,
it’s my personal life. Everyone has access to every other part of my
life. I have to be Tayo as Tayo sometimes, I can’t be Tayo the celebrity all
the time. I don’t sleep around. I’ve had my fair share growing up, so it’s not
new to me. Some people can’t phantom that I’m not like that; promiscuous,
changing ladies like underwear. I’m all about progress, moving
forward, doing the right things to inspire the right people. I like the
attention, because it puts me in a position to help and inspire people. A lot
of ladies approach me with sexual intentions and end up leaving with enriched
lives. To me, it’s the same thing as a boss sleeping with a co-worker, so
I don’t do it. Thank God I’ve been raised well.
Seif
Kabelele: What’s your take on the Entertainment Industry?
Tayo : Entertainment has been an alternative source of income. It
plays a huge role in the building of the economy. In the industry, you have to
be dedicated and serious. If you’ve got any issues, you have to hang them
outside before getting into work mode. Entertainment should be encouraged in
Nigeria especially as it rapid grows. It is interesting and fulfilling if you
know what you are doing. Entertainment touches lives, entertainers touch lives.
Seif Kabelele: How
are you handling your success and all the pressures that come with it?
Tayo: I stay grounded, stay close to family and don’t forget where
I’m coming from. I put my life in God’s hands. I worry less, because with worry
comes old age and stress. I keep my head level and surround myself with good
positive people
Seif Kabelele: A lot
of young people look up to you, what words do you have for them?
Tayo: Be true to yourselves. Don’t be encouraged by fake lives.
Dream big, accomplish what people say you can’t achieve. The only being who can
help accomplish these things is the Supreme Being which is GOD, so, hold unto
Him.
THIS SHIT REMINDS ME OF MY CHILDHOOD PRETTY MUCH, IN THE LATE 90s I REMEMBER HEARING THIS SHIT ON THE RADIO WHEN I WAS HANGING OUT WITH MY BROTHER. THERE WAS ONLY ONE AALIYAH, THERE IS NO REPLICA OF HER, SHE WAS HERSELF ONE IN A MILLION
( Missy Elliott ) >>>>>>KORE KARA MINNA DE MECHAKUCHA ODOTTE... SAWAGO
SAWAGO!-THIS WOMAN NEEDS TO COME BACK AND SHOW ALL THESE PRINCESSES WHO
THE REAL QUEEN OF THE GAME IS ( HER MUSIC SOLD THEMSELVES, SHE DIDN’T NEED TO
SHOW EVERYBODY ALL HER BOOBS TO SELL HER MUSIC )
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH INCREDIBLY TALENTED HIP HOP ARTIST FROM TANZANIA-WAKAZI
He
has evolved from a young child in the streets of Dar es Salaam, to a lyrical
giant who sees nothing else than Work Ethic and Dedication as being the keys to
success. After years of commitment and dedication to his craft, Wakazi is
poised to become Tanzania’s leading Ambassador in Africa and in the Music
World. His signature Blend of English and Swahili rhymes caused him to be
dubbed the “Bilingual Beast”, but his ability to tell a story and clever use of
wordplay and metaphors, seem to be his real Strength. His ability to create
context for the listeners is unparalleled, and he credits that to his personal
life experiences as well as his imaginative part of the brain, which is
sometimes more vivid than life itself. Wakazi has set the platform with which his
dreams could be fulfilled. The sky is the limit for this TZee Emcee.
Seif Kabelele: How are you?
Wakazi: I'm very good sir.
I feel blessed, so it's a good thing, good feel. God is wonderful
Seif Kabelele: How did the video for 'SUMU YA PANYA ' come about? It has a very strong
aesthetic.
Wakazi: Yeah I am very pleased
with the way the video turned out. We wanted to capture Dar City in a way it
has never been captured before with the day to day street hustle as well as the
beauty of the city that also exhibits it's growth. Hefemi, the director, did a
wonderful job. We shot it in Mnazi Mmoja, Kariakoo Shimoni and at Samora Avenue
in downtown. We did early morning shoots and evening shoots. And it was nice
for us to be able to include the actual Sumu ya Panya vendors in the video as
well.
Seif Kabelele: How much input do
you have into the video?
Wakazi: Normally everytime I work
with hefemi, we treat the project as a collaborative creative work. I tell him
what I have in mind, he creates his ideas from listening to the song, and the
last process is to find a way to meet so the ideas can jell together. No matter
how much of input I have on the video, he still dictates the final version
since he has more knowledge on film, cinematography and effects so he knows
what works best. But yeah I have a lot of influence in the creative process.
Seif Kabelele: So when you’re
recording an album, do you approach it as if it could be your last? Every
record should provide a fitting legacy...
Wakazi: Infact it is the other
way around. I approach each project as if it's my first. That way, I
can maintain the edge and urge of wanting to prove something to the
masses. They say the first album of an artist is always the best, so I want to
embody that throughout my career so that everytime I come with new material it
can still feel like it's the first time which is pure, raw, fresh and
groundbreaking.
Seif Kabelele: Do you feel
exposed as an artist putting your emotions out there for people to dissect and
experience?
Wakazi: To a certain degree yes
you would feel exposed, but mind you, you really don't have to put all your
emotions and feelings but rather control the level of personal life you give
out. But on the other hand, as an artist you are mirroring the society so the
emotions and feelings don't have to be personal but rather of someone you
happen to know. It is necessary to express these Situations because through music
people get healed, get redemption, find therapy and find closure. So as
long as it is for the better of the community it's all good.
Seif Kabelele: Anyone you’d
really like to collaborate with?
Wakazi: I have a list of artist
both locally and internationally that I would love to work with. It's a very
long list and hopefully someday I will accomplish it. There are some whom I am
already in the process of working with but I can't reveal now. And to be honest
I'm open to work with anybody who has the same values as me as far as the music
is concerned and they value work ethic, they are dedicated and things of that
nature. A dream collabo would be with people like Nas, Eminem, Wu Tang, Hashim
Dogo, Chidinma, M.I, Kidum, Heather Headley, R Kelly, Enika, Bamboo, Antoneosoul,
the list goes on....
Seif Kabelele: You’re quite
outspoken on certain subjects alongside other artists like Fid Q, Professor
Jay etc. and willing to stand up and say what you believe in? Is it an
artistic responsibility?
Wakazi: Yes it is an artistic
responsibility but also upbringing, social belief and personal preference all
mixed together. We are the voices of the voiceless, we are the hope of the
hopeless. We are the leaders although we are not elected nor appointed, which means
we are the true leaders cause we assumed responsibilities unforced. The minute
we lie to our people or we get scared to stand up for our people, it's the
minute we as a community will start to die slowly. And knowing the power that
we possess, it's mandatory to be socially responsible.
Seif Kabelele: Do you ever worry
that the video becomes synonymous with the song? A track like 'TOUCH' I
can’t hear that without seeing the video in my head.
Wakazi: As an artist one of our
job if not the only job, is to create context with which the listeners can
think and later create images and pictures that mirror the music. When we shoot
visuals for the songs, we actually help you as a listener to get the picture we
intended you to get. So it is not a worry but rather an accomplishment. And for
the songs we don't shoot videos for, we are leaving your imagination to do the
magic.
Seif Kabelele: When you were
growing up, was music an important part of your life?
Wakazi: Music has been very important element in my life. Infact it has been so
important to a point of me actually wanting to do nothing else but music, hence
becoming an artist. Every childhood memory I can think off or remember is
somehow some way related to music. Music marks time, and time is one of the
basis of our whole existence. So you can imagine
Seif Kabelele: When you record do
you keep it in mind how it will play out live?
Wakazi: It varies from record to
record. There are certain songs that are meant to be played loud and some with
low volume. Some songs are meant to be performed and some are to just be
listened to so one can meditate through them. So yes I'm always aware of what I'm
giving out and to whom I'm giving it to.
Seif Kabelele: Do you prefer
playing large arena shows to small intimate ones?
Wakazi: That is a tricky
situation. I can say it depends on what type on musical agenda I am pushing at
that particular time. Intimate shows gives fans an opportunity to really
dissect the music and gets to hear you well, while on the other hand if you can
move the crowds, which is actually what an emcee is supposed to do, then you
the man. There is no better feeling than hearing 60,000 plus people screaming
you words!! That's the ultimate goal which shows that you are certified.
Seif Kabelele: Would you ever
consider going into politics?
Well in my opinion we are already
into politics so to speak. The music industry is full of politics that we are
dealing with on a day to day basis. So to transition to a political
career won't be much of a change as it will be just "same script different
cast". As artists we do air out feeling and opinion on several matters and
these issues so as politicians are addressed directly to the people so we as
artist can influence and bring about change without being formal official
leaders. But I don't know what the future holds and what is written for me in
the future but I can't say I am aspiring to become a politician
NIGERIAN GUYS ARE COMPLAINING BUT THEY DO NOT REMEMBER THAT THEY HAVE BEEN WINNING FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS IN A ROW AND NO ONE COMPLAINED, THIS IS EVERYONE’S SHOW, YOU CAN NOT ALWAYS BE A WINNER, JUST ADMIT THAT IDRIS WON THE BBA. WHEN YOU LOSE, LEARN TO APPRECIATE DEFEAT, YOU DON’T GET TO WIN ALL THE TIME. ( ISHEGUN DA PUPO, SUGBON ATI SHUBU JE INIRA )
Y’all must remember this, >> it was just how you
show your character to the world and if you pleased us honestly you get it.
Lets go back to the scene and reveal the negativity and positive of our
contestants. Tayo, yes of course he showed his abilities but he did not read
the probability beyond the house!!!! he seems to have walked away with the
first prize prior to the finale. The winner Idris he has everything that the
continent liked, discipline, joyous etc…
.....ISHEGUN DA
PUPO, SUGBON ATI SHUBU JE INIRA.....
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