Changing Perceptions about Africa;The Motherland

We all know or have seen/heard the common stereotypes of the ''third world'' Africa where ''nothing good or positive" comes from.
Well this video challenges the ''Save Africa" stereotypes which often portray a backward and desolate continent full of disease, hunger and war.
It is super hilarious but drives the point home, Africa does not need saving in the manner portrayed by most NGO's. 

You can donate your stereotypes here Africa for Norway

A Tribute to all Barclays Premiere League Fans WorldWide

Football is the most popular sport in the world and it is such a unifying sport that it transcends cultures, nationalities and breaks all berries geographical, language and even economic.

The Barclays Premier League which showcases English Premier league football is by far the most popular in the world with most of the teams in the league commanding millions of faithful fans across the globe.

It is in recognition of these fans outside of England and the UK that this video was made. To add to it Kenya is among the countries representing the African continent in the video and it is Arsenal fans featured.

The only problem is the  ridiculous stereotype where the African wakes up at the crack of dawn and travels many kilometres via bus to go watch the match in an overcrowded pub!And they arrive there at night! Damn European Stereotypes bet they don't think we can afford let alone have cable and satellite TV.

Checkout the video below starring our very own  Olwenya Maina of the Nairobi Half Life fame.

The iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5nSa LOL :D

The iPhone 5 has had mixed reactions since its unveiling a few weeks ago and most of the reactions are due to the technology it has together with the fact that nothing much has been upgraded since the iPhone 4s.

Apple for the first time since the first iPhone seem to have not met the enormous expectations of their customers as it was widely anticipated that the iPhone 5 would take the smartphone market.





These videos basically outlines the realization that many people have come to make with regards to the iPhone 5; there is nothing special about it and maybe it's tech infringes on personal privacy.

Ohio Marching band Hollywood Themed Halftime show

This is simply amazing the state marching band did a fantastic half time show where they portrayed some of
Hollywood blockbuster movies using the band's formations on the pitch.

The movies they showcased are the likes of Superman, Jurassic park, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Check it out below...insane creativity

When Love is in the Air - Kanana

Hey, who new valentine would come in October? Well, apparently, miracles still happen. As I type this, only three words are stuck on my mind, "NI MAPENZI TU". Indeed, love is the greatest, now I believe. And boy did it take me a while to do so. Honestly, I never knew I'll live to listen to such an infectious jam that is proudly Kenyan. A lady name Kanana just made it a reality. From the instrumentation, arrangement, melody, chords, lyrics, just name it, everything is on point.

Kanana may be a newcomer but she has definitely set standards and put herself in a class above her peers. I mean even veteran female artists who have been here for a while have never come up with such a composition. Everybody can sing about love, but it's how you sing it that can make one long to fall in love. Kanana just made us do that, want to fall in love. She sings so passionately that you can't help but love, her plus the song. From the Kaka empire, we are blessed with one of the best things to happen to our music industry for a long time to come. All we can say now is; Ni Mapenzi Tu Kanana :-)

Follow @iamkanana

Happy Birthday Ubuntu 9 years old

This is a cool Infographic that explains the journey of the worlds open source OS that was launched in 2004.

This Must Go On and On

Did anybody miss me? I doubt, judging by the quietness, you people never missed me. But I missed y'all terribly. Pardon my Draking (heard there is a verb like that) , I enjoy interacting so silence drives me nuts. Straight away to business, I must say that Kenya is definitely on the right track, musically speaking. If what the new age artists are doing is anything to go by, then we have a bright future ahead. Put on your Ray Bans.

Leading this adventure by a new wave of musicians are three young guys who are out to totally change the face of urban music. Kibz, a.k.a Arap Kibz together with the duo of Affiliates HYPE may have just debut what can easily be the best urban music video this year. I have never replayed a video like this for a long while and trust me when I say that every single play makes you want to keep listening. The rap is fresh, the production is awesome and the visuals itself is eye-candy. Who knew that we didn't have to wait till 2030 to watch something like this?
I really hope these guys continue along this line since no one can ever ignore a breath of freshness that is witnessed in this whole project. Big up to the producer for the track, its out of the Kenyan mind-state box, the artists utilized it well. The director deserves a round of applause for the creativity too. This should be something that you play on the go and you keep it going on and on.

Follow these gentlemen on twitter ASAP.

@Affiliateshype

 @A_RapKibz

@jstaraffiliates

@willxaffiliates

Choreography at Its Best

Kenya has come a long way when it comes to dance and dance styles and it is only in the recent 2 years that street dance has become a major movement in the streets and on mainstream media with shows like Sakata Dance Battle, Orange Beat Ya Street (OBYS) which have brought to the limelight Kenyan dance crews.

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Granted the huge strides the Kenyan dance industry has taken, it is yet to compete with the ever dynamic and creative international dance scene as we are yet to get a Kenyan Dance crew compete on this level. We have had some successfully compete ad win in regional and Pan African contents like Wapi Wapi crew winners of 2011 Malta Guinness Street Dance Championships who have also won OBYS 2013 edition.

We are almost there  in terms of taking Kenyan Dance to new levels and it is high time we set off a dance frenzy and come up with a unique style that will be the rage on online videos and viral videos.

Our dance crews also have to step up and shape up more to be the best not only on the continent but also world wide. We have a video from Japan that sets out a clear warning to Kenyan dance crews that they better be on their toes or else... and we slot in one that brilliantly showcases the rise of Kenyan Street Dance to meet global standards

Kyushu Danji Jr | STRIFE. | Red Bull BC One Asia Pacific Finals

Made in Nairobi filmed by Sammy Mac on location in Nairobi

Moment for Life - Mishu (Remix)

It's a tricky thing to remix a popular song, especially if it's done by one of the biggest names in the industry. Takes confidence and trust in yourself to even think about it. Well, this teenie who goes by the name Mi$hu, 1/3 of Dr3am Ville, decided to remix(cover) Nicki Minaj's run way hit Moment for Life. The track was actually produced by another teenager, Alex Red of Disturbing Africa. While the home video was short and edited by KC, a fellow rapper and a brother to Mishu. Safe to say Kenyan youth are getting serious with music at a young age, which is good for growth in our continent.
Listen and be the judge.

Follow on;
Instagram : @michellengugi
Twitter : @mishu_ngugz

@weafrican

Why Men Stare at BOOBS

We (men) love to stare at them, touch them ...I wont go into any more ratchet details but the fact of the matter is that men love BOOBS. The only problem is that they are women's (granted a few men have them) and women don't share unless they care about you.

Men have been on the receiving end of many a mouthful when caught in the act...ogling I mean and women don't make it easy not to stare due to some of their fashion forward clothes that  leave very little to the imagination.

It is even worse for a man who is physically reprimanded with a slap or a fist by the more feisty females.




We have the best reason you can give when asked why you were staring and it is a sure proof explanation that may even land you a date ;). Watch it below

Yunasi Please Don't Go

Don't you just love something that brings back fond memories? it seems like yesterday when we used to sing along to Usilewe ndi ndi ndi, you remember the song? It was a crazy hit that was playing on all the radio stations and we loved the satirical nature and Kenya being a drinking Nation (Nonini's words), the advice was inevitable.
Well the group behind the chart buster, Yunasi band are back and they already have a new single out. I saw it premiered on KTN's baseline show and instantly knew I must share it out. I envy the gentlemen in this video and how I just wish I was this close to these beautiful ladies. Hmmm, watch this.

@weafrican

Love is the Greatest.

I've been staring at this keyboard for a while, wondering what I should type and how I'm going to introduce myself to you wonderful people at Mtaani254. You see, first impression is always everything, it can either make or break your good intentions. Being a literature student, I understand so well the importance of creating a rapport with the audience.
I could go on and on telling you my name and everything I do but that will just bore you and make me look selfish. I choose to take a different route and make this fun for all of us. We will know each other as time goes by. Just be braced for a fun-filled journey, humor and good music because as they say, aint no good time like one in the 254! I am a strong crusader of love, I preach it at every single opportunity I get. You see, even the good book has it that love is the greatest gift.
With that said, let me reward you with my first gift of love. watch the video below and give love today.

@weafrican

Scariest Job Interview Ever!!!

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I have attended my fair share of interviews and there have been those scary moments before, during and after the interview.

 I am sure that I am not alone in experiencing these roller coaster emotions but the video below shows a whole new experience to the all important job interview.

Check it out:

                 

@EatOutKenya EDWARD MAYA LIVE IN NAIROBI CONCERT

Best Game of Thrones Impersonations

One of the most widely watched series in the world has to be Game of Thrones.

It is a thrilling and entertaining program that has managed to capture audience all over the world.

The most unfortunate thing is that it comes once a year and takes close to a year so that a new season is released.


That being said the culture of Game of Thrones has grown widely with Cosplay, Parodies and even re-enactment of popular scenes.
Below is a great idea of how the Game of Thrones culture has been a great influence with a great impression by Steve Love.

Be The Bigger Man

This is one of those stories that help us to go back to our morals and realize that true power lies not in demonstrating it but by showing restraint in the areas where it is hardest to show restraint.

RED LIGHT DISTRICT ELECTRO DUBSTEP

Men can back me up here, we all wish to visit this legendary street in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, just to catch a glimpse of the women who ply their trade there.
With the image of a well stocked supermarket, with price tags and artistic displays, this is kinda like the same picture only the items on display are alive and seductive.





The vid is quite interesting as it showcases a different talent these daring (by Kenyan standards) posses. Enjoy and hope to bump into some of you there :)

Hitlers Reaction to Kenya's VAT Bill 2013

Yes we had to do our very own Hitler reaction straight from Eastlands. It is light hearted but on point

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regarding the issue at hand.
16% on various basic commodities is no joke and the cost of living was already high before the VAT bill.
We are all waiting with bated breath to see how this new turn of events will affect the overall economy and if the 'perceived' benefits will accrue (hog wash from the bills proprietors).

Hitler on the other hand had this to say

Tottenham Hot Spurs Boadrom Reaction

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This is just a classic Hitler reaction!!! This is apparently how the Spurs board reacted to news of Arsenal signing Mesut Ozil.


 The humor is just so raw check it out and make sure your wearing diapers...it might get  messy

Microsoft buys Nokia for $7.2 billion

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Recent news of this massive buyout has taken people by surprise key among them Hitler who was so distraught that he vented out his frustration in this video. It killed him that he wont realize his dream of an Android Nokia and that Microsoft will spoil Nokia's superior hardware.

Check him out below

Human Bungee Catapult/Slingshot

!!!!!!!!!

We love extreme sports and activities and this is taking it to another level.
It seems to be quite the experience and a great way to scream your lungs out.





      Only the brave can pull this one of check it out below:

Inside The Mind of a Champion

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We all know him as the fastest man in the world... Usain Bolt! His exploits on the track are destined to make him a modern day Legend as he continues to deliver astonishing results in Athletics.

Check out this video as he takes us meter by meter through his thought process during a race

#KoT WEEKLY

Your purveyor of tweetastic Kenyan news

#KoT: The 43^rd Kenyan Tribe

You have to give credit where it is due and judging from the famous hash tag #KoT (Kenyans on twitter) the talk here reeks of world class humor that you only get when you have a congregation of creative minds. I often wonder why we don’t have any outstanding sitcoms in Kenya yet the content provided on twitter is befitting. From chicken sagas to marriage bill debates the Kenyan discussions on twitter are varied as they are lively. We are going to start by a brief history and intro to the twitterverse of Kenya’s so as to get to the gist of our weekly review of KoT’s.

Kenya tweetstory: brief history of Kenya on twitter

With such creative and witty wordsmiths you only need to visit twitter to get your daily fix of humor and keep yourself updated on what’s going on in the Kenyan social scene. There is immense passion that is shown on social issues equaled by great venom dished out in response to topics/people/countries that KoT’s, as they are collectively called, feel aggrieved by.

Kenya has had 1 war since independence, the recent incursion into Somalia by Kenya Defence Forces, but twitter has seen several wars erupt against aggressors most notably the Kenya VS Nigeria tweef (fights/wars on twitter). Fought for weeks, the tweef that used hash tags #someonetellnigeria #someonetellKenya generated a lot of buzz and rib cracking jokes at members of the two countries that in the end brought people together rather than divided showing the immense power of social media. Even twitter recognized KoT’s power and has special hashtags dedicated to them, namely

Trolling: those ugly tweets

There is never good without the existence of evil (let’s call it bad for the conservative readers) .Due to the anonymity of social media you can’t help but have your fair share of saboteurs, haters and trouble makers collectively known as trolls. These are the people who will provoke others by using negative language, crude jokes and all forms of bullying. Yeah, twitter is more like the real world hence not a good place for escapists. Funny enough, many twitter users may have trolled (the act of writing provoking messages on social media) at one time or the other.

Enough of the back-story, we delve into the hot topics over the past week

Ø  Starting us of is the controversial #MarriageBill debate that spun of other tags like #marriagebillya mahustler

Ø  The Nyeri chicken saga had so many variants that just searching for the words kuku and nyerimen provided a list of comedy fodder that left you in stitches. FYI this one trended worldwide, quite an accomplishment.

Ø  Showing that we are still colonized the royal baby had its say with Kate Middleton strongly on the Kenyan trend list

Ø  It’s always there due to corporates who discovered the power of twitter as a customer service tool; #kindlyDM is a daily if not weekly guest on the Kenyan trend list.

Final Word

 Definitely the best way to spend time online; keep it KoT and you will have fun socializing with crazy Kenyan tweeps (users of twitter) as well as like minded internationals. We will have more KoT news for you at the end of the week.

BREAKING BAD: Crime Does Pay

Ever felt like doing something bad for the greater good was the right thing to do, or how you have led such an exemplary morally upright life but have nothing to show for it (especially financially) or how the 'bad guys' always have it good, the money, the car, the girls.

Well Breaking Bad is is a raw drama that gets to show how living a life on the moral high ground is not always a rosy affair.
The story finds a brilliant chemist, Walter White, who teaches at the local high school and finds himself on hard times after being diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. To top it all off his stay at home wife, Skyler

White, is pregnant and his teenage son,Walter White Jnr, who suffers from cerebral palsy. In an attempt to leave his family well off he engages in the manufacture and sale of methamphetamine, street name meth, with Jesse Pinkman a former student of his as his partner.

Its deeply compelling story that portrays the daily human struggle of doing what is right versus doing what wrong with the exception of the motivation behind ones actions. The story driven series has enough moral dilemmas that leave you questioning your own values and more often than not you end up siding with the protagonists actions which tend to be illegal but somehow morally justified.

The series is in its fifth and final season after premiering on January 20, 2008. It's been a widely acclaimed series that's has had major success on the TV screen and has gone on to inspire fans (like me) to venture into crime. The accolades the series has managed to garner speaks volumes of its strong storyline having won 7 Primetime Emmy Awards including three consecutive wins for Best Actor for Cranston who plays the lead character Walter White, two wins for Best Supporting Actor for Paul, and three nominations for Outstanding Drama Series.

the WALKING DEAD: fight the dead, fear the living

Shhhh...dont make a sound

The series is set in a post apocalyptic world where the dead rise up and feed on the living. The horror/drama series follows the main character,Rick Grimes, a former deputy sheriff as he tries to keep his family and a group of survivors alive even though the group gets smaller with each passing episode.

The world is literally upside down, there is no government, law force, hospitals or basic amenities and people have to survive with what is there as well as stay alive by evading the deadly zombies. Hardly a day passes by before someone loses their lives to them or is killed by a rival 'group' as the living also fight amongst themselves for the precious
resources available ...most of the time it tends to be over guns and ammunition or a safe place to stay.

 The  'Walkers' as the are fondly known as (sic) are always hungry for a live meal and they hardly have any weakness. Individually they are easy to kill but in a group they become a formidable force to reckon with. Their bite is also infectious as it is deadly leaving very little to be desired of a bitten person.

The series premiered on October 31, 2010 and has gone on to have three successive seasons as well as won various awards like the Writers Guild of America Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series (Drama) The series is based on a comic book by the same name and the creators did it justice by coming up with a captivating ad intense series that will have you on the edge of your seat throughout the season.

Season four is slated to premiere in October 2013 and will consist of 16 episodes.