PHAT!buzz February 2020 Issue #229

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February 2020 | FREE COPY | No. 229

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Pb: How is it working as a solo artist?

C: It’s an experience I must say. I would say being in a group like I was with Le Band is definiteky easier in so many ways but I am enjoying evey bit of it. I have always been a risk taker and up for a challenge so I am just making the most of it.

Pb: What is the craziest thing that has ever happened to you while performing on Stage?

C: I tore a ligament once on stage. Anyone who has watched me live will understand my name. I assure you the energy is unmatched. So this particular day we had a concert with Le band and as always I was giving my all. I jumped up and when I came down, I could not move. I had to do half an hour plus of the show on a stool Pb: Apart from Music, what do you do?

C: Well I studied law so I am a lawyer by what would be considered by many the traditional profession. I run a sound equipment business but really I am a full time musician.

CHARISMA Pb:Introduce yourself C: I am Fidel Eli Shammah Omusula, commonly known as Charisma, a singer songwriter and a performing artist from Nairobi, Kenya. I prefer to describe my music as eclectic as I don’t like boxing myself to certain genre or even just basically boxing myself.

Pb: Did you ever know that you always wanted to sing?

C: No actually. I was those teenage boys who grew up more into sports. When I was younger I actually wanted to be wrestler because I always wanted to be an entertainer but didn’t think I was talented in anything really so it seemed like what would work. I played football in primary school then transitioned to rugby in high school at Nairobi school and was really good at that but I had multiple injuries and was forced to stop so in the course of pursuing other things to do with myself being a busy body I found myself singing. That began in church.

Pb: Did your Parents support you in your Music careers?

C: I would say yes but I believe they would have preferred if I was in the gospel scene as opposed to the secular industry.

My dad is a clergy man and my mum too is a staunch Christian plus an academician so for her she also felt like this was destruction to my studies.

Pb: How did you balance being in the University and Music ?

C: It was crazy from the shows to just trying not to get caught up in the hype and lose sight of what was important, but I guess having the right friends a family that cares a whole lot plus staying grounded really.

Pb: Any New Music we should look forward to?

C: Yes!! My EP drops this February in the month of Love. It is a four song project titled, ‘With Love, Charisma.’ It’s sort of a letter where I am just penning down everything I feel and how I react to feeling these things. It is mostly about love but there’s a hope song somewhere in there so look ou for that. Follow my pages to keep tabs on that.

Pb: What is your vision for this new year/decade?

C: OMG! This decade is make or break to be honest. I want to export my music, I want to write tonnes of music and release tonnes of it, I want to inspire people, I want to speak out for the voiceless, I wanna help grow our community, I want to perform at the grandest of stages, I want to win awards yaani, especially a Grammy! That would be so epic. But really to help take Ke music to the next level and to write my name in not only Kenyan music history books but the whole of Africa and the world at large. Oh yeah and label! Start a record label!.

Pb: It is the moth of Love and the ladies Love you, any words to all your fans out there?

C: All of you deserve the best, love immensely and allow for yourself to be loved. Life is too short to be afraid of love. Do your part and if anyone fails you that is a flaw on them and not you! Live and love! I love each and every one of you .

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PHAT!buzz: Did your Parents support you as you started out as a DJ? Namosky: My mum wanted to pay my fees at Homeboyz Deejay Academy after high school, she’s been my number 1 fan. I have a cool mum.

PHAT!buzz: How does your family react to your career as a DJ when comparing it to when you were starting out?

Namosky: My family has been supportive from day 1, they are extremely proud cause of the achievements ive made over the years.

PHAT!buzz: How do you balance out work and your personal life?

Namosky: I take breaks, spend time with family and friends, maintain a proper diet. Also keeping my private life private, and continue chasing my dream

AFRO JOE

PHAT!buzz: Any words of wisdom for all looking to be a Deejay?

Namosky: Play music that you love, Practice all the time.

Record yourself and listen back to your mixes, never compromise. Never sell out. Upload your mixes to Mixcloud. Here is my page : https://www.mixcloud.com/ deejaynamosky

PHAT!buzz: Introduce Yourself.

Deejay Namosky: I go by the name DJ c aka the African PHAT!buzz: Any last words( anything you would want to share) Prince . You can catch me every Monday and Namosky: Be yourself everyone else is already taken.

Wednesday on Homeboyz Radio from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. You can also follow me on Instagram @djnamosky and find out where I’ll be performing next. I have Been entertaining humans for 10 years and I am not planning to stop any time soon.

PHAT!buzz: What are your Most Defining moments as a DJ? Deejay Namosky: My residency at Skylux Lounge in Westlands shaped my career and taught me everything I needed to know about the entertainment industry. I rubbed shoulders with big Deejays, Event Organisers and Celebrities. When I was In Rwanda, I got an opportunity to be on the same stage with international super stars like: JASON DERULO and BEENIE MAN. I’ve also shared a stage with: CHRIS BROWN, WIZKID and DAVIDO. Also being part of the biggest radio station in Kenya Homeboyz Radio.

PHAT!buzz: Away from Deejaying, what else do you do?

Namosky: I am a graphic designer by profession. I also do sound and décor for weddings, graduations and corporate events. @afrojoelive

@afrojoelive @AfroJoe_live

CARNIVORE SIMBA SALOON, LANGATA, NAIROBI: Roaring BBQ Ribs on Tuesday, from 6pm. Entry: KES 990/- Adult & KES 450/- Child. Rhumba Night every 1st Friday, by DJs Wattii, Wikki & Martin; and New Jack Swing, every 3rd Friday. Entry for each: KES 300/-. Cultural Nights, every last Friday. Entry: KES 500/-.

GUAVA LOUNGE, BUFFET PARK, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: Reggae on Monday to Thursday, from 11.00am to 7.00pm. Comedy Night, with Freddy, on Monday. Karaoke Night on Thursday, with Erika & Soul Masters. Good looking Friday, with DJ Exotic. Supa Sato, with DJ Symo Mfalme. Free entry.

K1 KLUBHOUSE, OJIJO ROAD, PARKLANDS, NAIROBI: Back to the 80S, on Monday. Jazz Nite, on Tuesday, with Mwai & The Truth Band. Wednesday Night Live, with K1 Mixxmasters. One Love Thursday, with Dohty Family. Live Band Karaoke, on Friday. Gogosimo Band, on Saturday.

Sunday Soul, with The Spindoktors. Free entry.

KENGELES, LAVINGTON GREEN, NAIROBI: Band Night, every last Thursday. Free entry. Networking event, every second Thursday. Free entry.

Quiz Night, every 3rd Wednesday. Entry: KES 500/-.

MYERS LOUNGE, NAIVASHA ROAD, NAIROBI: Karaoke, with Doryne & Elsie, on Thursday. Ladies Night, with DJ Jacky, on Friday. Steady Saturday, with DJ Ticco, DJ Ben & DJ Davince. Reggae Jamdown, with DJ Vosty & DJ Ticco, on Sunday. Free entry.

RAFIKIZ, LANGATA ROAD, NAIROBI: Monday: Soft Rock. Tuesday: Karaoke, with Kendi. Wednesday: DJ Protege. Seduction Thursday: Punch & Cocktails. Friday: Old Skul. Easy Saturday: DJ Mixes. Free entry.

SAILORS’ BAR & LOUNGE, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: Monday & Tuesday: Slow Jams. Wednesday: Rhumba Nite. Thursday: Kizomba. Friday & Saturday: Club Nites, with DJ Sting. Sunday: Salsa Nite. Free entry.

7 DEGREES BAR & LOUNGE, NAIVASHA ROAD, DAGORETTI CORNER, NAIROBI: Happy Hour (Beers at KES 180/-), from 5.00pm to 8.00pm, every Tuesday to Thursday. Karaoke every Thursday, hosted

by Didi and DJ Kuch. Friday Mix, with DJ Seph. Saturday Mix, with DJ Kuch. Free entry.

SIPPERS BAR & RESTAURANT, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: Monday to Thursday: Rhumba and Blues, with DJ Selector. Friday & Saturday: Hutu Band, with Awilo Jamnazi. Sunday: Jazz, with Wakurugenzi Band. Free entry.

24/7, VIEW PARK TOWERS, NAIROBI: Beers at reduced Prices, on Tuesday & Wednesday. Red Carpet Affair, on Thursday. Ace Cards, on Friday. Reggae Nite, by Livity Sounds, on Sunday. Free entry.

Joseph Xulu aka Afro Joe is an Afro-pop singer-songwriter and Producer.He hails from Kwa-Zulu Natal Province in South Africa but based in the busy city of Johannesburg (Krugersdorp).

The rising act first showed interest in music at a very tender age of six, influenced by various musical Legends all over the world , singing in the school, community and church choir and later joining a musical band in his earlier life, in 2017 he began composing his songs and producing his beats too.

Before his professional journey as a musician in 2017 and til to date, he has been a hardworking man who believes in the dignity of labour and works as a heavy-duty vehicle operator while doing music in his spare time.

He is unique not only because of his unique blend of Afro-pop and Electro and House music but also because of his passion for Africa and the upliftment of the human spirit in this day and age.

The song "Afrika" is the second song lifted off of his yet to be released album also titled "Africa". Its a song that's though been crafted to make the listener feel good while partying and also pass the message of a united Africa at the same time. The melody is harmonious as the message is resonating.

Afro Joe is not currently signed, and his songs are released as an independent.

Story By: Njeri Kimani | Photo Courtesy of AfroJoe

@afrojoelive

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ART & TRADE EXHIBITIONS DATE: Saturday 1st to Sunday 23rd.

EVENT: Facing Life.

VENUE: One Off Contemporary, #16 Rosslyn Lone Tree, Nairobi.

DETAILS: Recent oil paintings by Olivia Pendergast.

TIME: 11:00pm - 5:00pm ENTRY: Free.

DATE: Thursday 6th & Friday 7th.

EVENT: Cabrio Ruiru Coffee Fair.

VENUE: Coffee Research Institute, Ruiru.

DETAILS: a Coffee Stakeholders Exhibition.

TIME: 9:00am - 5:00pm.

ENTRY: Free.

DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS:

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Friday 7th to Saturday 29th.

STREET DIARIES III Alliance Francaise, Nairobi.

A Celebration of HipHop Culture with graffiti Popular Kenyan Graffiti artists including BLANK SLAVE, WISE TWO, CHELA, KEROSH, break-dancers & DJs. 9.00am til Late.

Free.

Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13th.

The 1st Kenya Healthcare Convention.

Sarit Centre Convention & Exhibition Centre, Westlands, Nairobi.

With over 15,000 medical professional participants and visitors covering targeted thematic areas of Comprehensive Cancer Care, Mother Care and Imaging & Laboratory Diagnostics to help promote Kenya as a regional healthcare hub.

9.00am - 5.00pm.

Free.

DATE: Sunday 16th.

EVENT: Art Exhibition and Car Boot Sale.

VENUE: Karen Camp & Hotel, Acacia Drive, off Marula Lane, off Karen Road.

DETAILS: Chilli Fest Africana Art Exhibition, Book Fair, Pop-Up Food Fair Plus The Monthly Car Boot -

Bric-A-Brac & All Types Of Household Effects Sale.

TIME: 9.00am - 6.00pm.

ENTRY: Free.

To get the 411 on interesting Art & Trade Exhibitions every Day, Dial *411*2*4*1# WANNA LIST YOUR EVENT FOR FREE?! E-mail information on the: Date, Title, Venue, Time, Details and Entry charges to: phatbuzz@phatafrica.com

PARTIES & CONCERTS DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS: TIME: ENTRY:

Saturday 8th.

AfroSocial. Feb Edition.

The Alchemist Bar, Parklands Road, Westlands.

Curated by JACK ROOSTER & SURAJ featuring DJ IV and One Down.

9:00am - 4:00pm.

Free.

DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS: TIME: ENTRY:

Saturday 8th.

Nrgwave Festival.

Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi.

With a performance by Jamaican juggernaut superstar, the indomitable Buju Banton.

6.00pm - 6.00am..

KES 2,000/-.

DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS:

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Sunday 9th.

Journey to 1,000.

The Alchemist Bar, Parklands Road, Westlands.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Journey to 1,000 is

a concert series starting on February 9th. This will be the first of four editions happening in 2020 and is the first step towards filling the Alchemist bar with 1,000 Tetu Shani fans by November. We purpose to get 5,000 fans at a venue by the end of next year, 10,000 by the following year and we hope to fill a small stadium by 2021.

Join and make this ambitious plan a reality!

7.00pm til late.

KES 1,000/-.

DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS:

TIME: ENTRY:

Friday 14th til Saturday 15th.

The 29th Koroga Festival: Naivasha Love Edition.

Hell’s Gate, Naivasha.

The Koroga Festival is a celebration of African music, food, art and fashion brought to you in the form of a concert and open boutique market. Aptly named after the Swahili word meaning “mix,”. The Koroga Festival is a great reflection of Kenya’s brilliant and diverse local talent, whilst also attracting leading artists from all over the world through music, fashion, food and arts.

12.00pm til 7.00pm.

KES 1,500/- in Advance.

To get the 411 on the hottest Festivals, Parties & Concerts every Day, Dial *411*2*3*1# WANNA LIST YOUR EVENT FOR FREE?! E-mail information on the: Date, Title, Venue, Time, Details and Entry charges to: phatbuzz@phatafrica.com

PLAYS & THEATRE DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS:

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Thursday 14th.

Through Thick N Thin Stand Up Comedy Special.

Garden City, Thika Road, Nairobi.

Celebrating a son of the soil who has brought a lot of laughter to various homes, Timothy Kimani commonly known as NJUGUSH. This will be a premiere experience for Kenyans who have constantly supported timeless comedy.

7.00pm til late.

KES 800 Early Bird, KES 1,000 Regular & KES 2,500 VIP.

DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS: TIME: ENTRY:

Friday 14th.

Grazioso String Quartet.

Zuri Guest House and Gardens, Eldoret.

A Night of Love and Music.

6.00pm - 8.00pm.

KES 500 Regular & KES 800 Couples.

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Saturday 15th.

Engage At Five.

BreaburnTheatre, Gitanga Road, Lavington, Nairobi.

5 remarkable individuals will answer the question "What's Love Got To Do With It?" 6.30pm - 10.00pm.

KES 2,000/- Advance.

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Saturday 8th.

Because You Said So. The Junction Mall Courtyard, Ngong Road, Nairobi.

Kenya's first improv comedy show with Patricia Kihoro, June Gachuri, Kevin Maina, Mugambi Nthiga and Yafesi Musake.

8.00pm til 11.00pm.

KES 2,000/-.

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Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th.

Good for Nothing.

Alliance Francaise, Nairobi.

A gut-shattering laugh-a-minute hit comedy play by Heartstrings Entertainment.

This one will truly be a wild one as it will go to show that being good at one thing is worse than being good at nothing.

6.30pm (Thurs), 6.30pm & 8.30pm (Fri), 3.00pm, 6.30pm & 8.30pm (Sat) & 3.00 and 6.30pm (Sun) KES 699/-.

To get the 411 on the hottest Festivals, Parties & Concerts every Day, Dial *411*2*2*1# WANNA LIST YOUR EVENT FOR FREE?! E-mail information on the: Date, Title, Venue, Time, Details and Entry charges to: phatbuzz@phatafrica.com

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