PHAT!buzz™ | February 2015 | Issue #171

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S 15 YEAR

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Pb: How long have you been Singing and when did you discover your Passion for Music?

Naz: It’s been about 16 years now; and I discovered my Passion for Music through Poetry. I used to love doing Poems in School; and I also loved Hip-Hop growing up.

So I tried to combine the two; and that is how I found myself doing Rap. Pb: You’ve been known as Kenya’s First Lady for years, but then you went Silent for a while. Do you still believe you hold the Title?

Naz: Yeah, the First is the First, unless you came before the First, ama? (laughs). It’s about being the First Female MC and the First Female Rapper in East Africa. That can never go away.

Pb: How would you say your Music has evolved from ‘Kenyan Girl, Kenyan Boy’, to your new Song: ‘Over You’?

Naz: I think right now I am Embracing more of the Genres that I can do. I used to Focus on Hip-Hop: like in ‘Kenyan Girl, Kenyan Boy’ my Verse was Rap, but now I embrace all the Styles - like Dancehall and Reggae. So, I try to be that Artist who can do all the Three comfortably, and not just pick One. So I would say my Music has Evolved, in that I can do More now; plus I am more comfortable Experimenting with other Sounds.

Pb: What inspired your new Song: ‘Over You’?

Naz: Basically I wrote the Song because everybody has been talking about my Relationship, my Divorce, my Separation, who I am Dating, etc; so I thought ‘Over You’ was going to be one of those Songs that gets everyone’s Attention.

Pb: Your next Album: Evo-llusion; What is it about and When can we expect it?

Naz: Evo-llusion is just basically me, some 16 years later.

It’s like an Evolved Dream. So it has different Sounds and different Themes going on. I have Reggae, Dancehall and Hip-Hop songs; so you’ll be able to hear a lot of Growth - Vocally and Lyrically. It should be Out in the next 2 or 3 Months. We wanted to Release it last year; but we felt there was something missing, so we are working on that.

Pb: You recently started a Fitness journey. What inspired it?

Naz: I think the real Inspiration is just to be Healthy - and not Obese or Sick. To be there for my Son and watch him Grow. Rather than be Overweight, Sick and Slow. Also, to give better Performances, so that my Stamina on Stage is better. I never really went into the Gym, because I wanted to lose weight; I just wanted to be Fit. So, I went in there with a very Open Mind, so I think that is why I got really good Results.

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Pb: What would you tell someone Interested in the Same?

Naz: I’d tell them Not to Procrastinate about Working Out. I know a lot of People who are always like: we’ll Start next Week or next Month. People are calling me to ask for Help; but I can’t, because You have to help Yourself. You have to go to the Gym every day, You have to Eat Clean, and You have to be the Person to Motivate yourself. They have the Strength within them to do it.

Pb: What is the One Thing you are most Proud of?

Naz: I would say my Son. I am Proud to be a Mother raising a Child.

Pb: What is your take on the current State of the Kenyan Music Industry?

Naz: I think the Growth is Amazing! We’ve come a long way. I just think we now need to have more Unity within the Artists, then the Industry will be good.

Pb: With February being the Month of Love, are you Planning anything Special?

Naz: I am going to Release another Love Song.

Pb: What Advice would you give Anyone who looks up to you?

Naz: I’d tell them to Follow their Dream, Do what their Heart tells them and always Believe in Yourself.

Interview by Muthoni Gitau.

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@NaziziHirji

Photos courtesy of Artist.

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DJ Adrian, a.k.a Adrian Washika, is one of the most popular Names in the Industry; and with good reason.

With almost 20 years in the Craft, there’s no doubt that he has become a Legend.

DJ Adrian has always loved Music, from a very early age. When his Dad once asked him to change a Record, on their treasured Record Player, he was Hooked!

Inspired by Deejays he used to listen to in the 1980s and early 1990s - like DJ Paco, DJ Tubbz (RIP) and DJ Adams; Adrian began Deejaying as a Hobby in 1996, often Opening for his Deejay Friends - like Pinye and Gero (RIP).

He taught himself the Art of Spinning Vinyl, by Watching and Trial & Error. After being entrusted by a Friend with a set of Turntables, DJ Adrian went Pro by playing Friends’ Birthdays and House Parties.

DJ Adrian

Mixer and his own Mix Show on the Station. He has been Capital FM’s resident Deejay ever since.

And due to his humble nature, not many know that he is the only Kenyan Deejay to have Performed in every Continent - except Antarctica!

Driven by Love & Passion for what he does, DJ Adrian has been Consistent & Professional. He attributes his Success to a vast Knowledge of Music, from all Genres and Eras.

DJ Adrian studied Graphic Design, so used this Skill to Print his own T-Shirts. He is planning to get back into that; so will soon be Launching his T-Shirt and Hat line.

He advises: “Always keep Learning. Compete with No One, but Yourself. And be Different, to Set Yourself Apart from the Rest. If you are Blessed enough to Make a Living from what you Enjoy doing, give it All you can and always Look at Taking your Talent to the Next Level.”

Two years later, he was now performing regularly at Clubs and Pool Pubs in Nairobi’s suburbs. Then, in 2001, he joined Capital FM - after winning their Wheelz of Profile by Muthoni Gitau.

Photos courtesy of Deejay.

Steel Deejay Search; to take home KES 98,400/-, a DJ Interviewed by: Kevin Oyugi.

Photos courtesy of: DJ Sadic.

DjAdrianWashika @adrianwashika @DeejayADRIAN

BACCHUS LOUNGE, WESTLANDS, NAIROBI: Wednesdays: DJ Kaytrixx & DJ Xclusive. Thursdays: DJ Protege. Fridays: DJ Hypnotique. Saturdays: DJ Spin. Free entry.

BELLA VISTA (MOI AVENUE) & BELLA VISTA (DIGO ROAD), MOMBASA: Every day is a Party. Enjoy good Food, Sports and Music. Free entry.

CARNIVORE SIMBA SALOON, LANGATA, NAIROBI: 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/-.

CLUB SAMBA, MOI AVENUE, NAIROBI: Wednesdays: Live Band. Thursdays: DJ Suspense. Fridays: Rhumba Night. Saturdays: All Party. Sundays: Soul Night.

I-CLUB, KIMATHI STREET, NAIROBI: Reggae Night with Dub Station on Mondays. Comedy Night with Fred Omondi on Wednesdays. Karaoke Night on Thursdays with Erika & Soul Masters. Good looking Friday with DJ Exotic. Supa Sato with DJ Symo Mfalme. Free entry.

GATEWAY PARADISE HOTEL, MAKUPA, MOMBASA: Enjoy mix of music throughout the week and Sunday with DJ King Saddam. Friday and Saturday with one-man guitar Kioko. Parking available. Accommodation and Conference Hall available. Beers at a reduced price of KES 170/-. Free entry.

K1 KLUB HOUSE, OJIJO ROAD, PARKLANDS, NAIROBI: Jazz Nite on Tuesdays. Afro-Rumba on Wednesdays. Reggae on Thursdays. Live Band Karaoke on Fridays. GogoSimo Band on Saturdays.

Free entry.

KENGELES, LAVINGTON GREEN, NAIROBI: House Deejay’s mix every Wednesday and Friday. Free entry.

OFF ROAD BAR & LOUNGE, LANGATA, NAIROBI: 50% Whisky Club. Local Beers @ KES 200/-. Ample Secure Parking.

PSYS, T-MALL, LANGATA ROAD, NAIROBI: Wednesday: Live Band (Ni Sisi). Thursdays: DJ Gordo. Fridays & Saturdays: Rock by DJ Barbie & DJ Vince.

RAFIKIZ, LANGATA, NAIROBI: Mondays to Thursdays: Local Beers @ KES 200/-. Wednesdays: mid-week Madness with DJs Hypnotique, Créme, Andre, Protégé, Mr. Dru and Fresh One. Thursdays: Reggae Night with Empire Sounds. Fridays: Funky Fridays with Inferno VJs. Saturdays: Easy Saturdays with DJ Fresh One. SAILORS BAR & LOUNGE, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: Tuesdays: Neo-Soul with DJ Nijoz. Thursdays: Jazzraoke by Freddy. Fridays: Mix by DJ Nijoz.

SECRETS LOUNGE, VIEW PARK TOWERS, NAIROBI: Beers at reduced prices on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Red Carpet Affair on Thursdays. Ace Cards on Fridays. Reggae Nite by Livity Sounds on Sundays.

7 DEGREES BAR & LOUNGE, NAIVASHA ROAD, DAGORETTI CORNER, NAIROBI: Happy Hour (Beers at KES 170/-) 5pm to 7pm every Monday to Friday. Enjoy Reggae every Wednesday with DJ Bagg. Karaoke is on every Thursday with Liz & DJ Kuch. Mid-week offers are every Wednesday and Thursday. Free entry.

TAMASHA, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: Mondays: Reggae Nights by Dohty Family. Tuesdays: Karaoke Night by Slineer. Wednesdays: Rhumba Night by Sound Afrique. Thursdays: Soul Night & Old School. Fridays: Mix by DJ Briggy. Saturdays: Mix by DJ Purple. Sundays: Jazz Night.

THE BLUES, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: For the best of Blues music & meals in town. Enjoy the relaxed ambiance with free WiFi. VASCO’S LOUNGE, NAKURU-NAIROBI HIGHWAY, NAKURU: Free tonic with four tots of Singleton Malt Whisky every night and Special Chef BBQ Wings every night. Wednesdays: RnB. Thursdays: Soul Nite. Weekend: BBQ & Party Time.

The Swahili Jazz Band hails from Mombasa, comprising of Juma Tutu, Mad Max, Cholo, Ted Mwangi,

Emanuel Olabode and Tatuu. Swahili Jazz is an original Kenyan sound, featuring a blend of Mijikenda, with Asian, Western and Arabic influences. It is highly enriched with poetic Swahili lyrics.

The Band was Formed by Juma Tutu - a Swahili Jazz Artist, Saxophonist, Composer, Singer and Performer. He had been a Musician with Generations Band, Bango Sounds and Them Mushrooms in Mombasa, before forming his own Tutu Band in 2003 - to take his Music a notch higher, by Concentrating on his own Compositions of Swahili Jazz.

In 2013, the Band held a Campaign aimed at popularising their new Brand, via monthly Swahili Jazz Nights at Carnivore Simba Saloon in Nairobi. Later, the Band also performed at Blankets & Wine and the World Travel Awards; as well as for His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta during the Machakos Investors Forum and at the Mashujaa Day State House Garden Party.

Juma Tutu is enrolled at Tangaza University, where he is enhancing his Music Knowledge; while the Band is actively involved in Mentoring young Artists in Church, via a Music Programme they run.

Swahili Jazz is currently the Resident Band at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club and have just Released a new Album; featuring the Singles: ‘Ukweli Ulivyo’ and ‘Lazaro’.

Swahili Jazz Band performed alongside Jimmy Dludlu, at the Safaricom Jazz Lounge, in December 2014; and shall represent Kenya at the 2015 Safaricom International Jazz Festival this Month.

Swahili JAZZ Story by Muthoni Gitau.

Photo courtesy of the Band.

ART & TRADE EXHIBITIONS DATE: Wednesday 4th to March 3rd.

EVENT: Yassir Ali and Alex Njoroge.

VENUE: Kuona Trust, off Dennis Pritt Road, Kilimani, Nairobi.

DETAILS: An Exhibition and Sale of Works by the two Artists.

TIME: 10.00am to 5.00pm.

ENTRY: Free.

DATE: Wednesday 11th to March 15th.

EVENT: Black History Month.

VENUE: USIU Library & Information Centre, Nairobi.

DETAILS: Art to Celebrate important People and Events in the African

Diaspora’s history.

TIME: 9.30am to 5.00pm.

ENTRY: Free.

DATE: Monday 16th to Saturday 28th.

EVENT: Ebb & Flow.

VENUE: Alliance Francaise, Nairobi.

DETAILS: Art by the Italian painter: Bice Ferraresi and Kenyan Artist

Nuru Jeffah.

TIME: 9.00am to 6.00pm ENTRY: Free.

DATE: Tuesday 17th to Saturday 28th.

EVENT: Labelling our Memories.

VENUE: Alliance Francaise, Nairobi.

DETAILS: An exhibition of Photographs by graduating Students of K-Youth

Media Centre.

TIME: 9.00am to 6.00pm ENTRY: Free.

DATE: Thursday 19th to March 8th.

EVENT: #YourNameBetraysYou. VENUE: Kuona Trust, off Dennis Pritt Road, Kilimani, Nairobi.

DETAILS: An Art Installation by Wambui Kamiru, exploring the Origin of

Ethnicism and the Invention of Tradition, as a purposefully

created Classification of Africans by Missionaries and Colonial Administrations.

TIME: 10.00am to 5.00pm.

ENTRY: Free.

DATE: Friday 27th to March 1st.

EVENT: Samantha’s Bridal Weddings Fair 2015.

VENUE: Sarit Centre Expo Hall, Westlands, Nairobi.

DETAILS: A One-Stop-Shop for any Couple planning a Wedding.

TIME: 9.30am to 6.30pm.

ENTRY: Free.

WANNA PROMOTE YOUR EVENT FOR FREE?!

Email information on the Date, Title, Venue, Time, Details and Entry charges to: phatbuzz@phatafrica.com

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PARTIES & CONCERTS DATE: Thursday 26th.

EVENT: Thursday Night Live.

VENUE: Choices Pub, Baricho Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi.

DETAILS: Roots International presents the Instrumentalist and Vocalist:

Sage.

TIME: 8.00pm to 11.00pm.

ENTRY: Free.

DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS:

TIME: ENTRY:

Friday 27th.

Live At The Elephant.

No. 3 Kanjata Road, off James Gichuru, Lavington, Nairobi.

Come enjoy the 15th edition of Live At The Elephant, featuring Yunasi and Yellow Light Machine.

8.00pm to 11.00pm.

KES 1,200/-.

DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS:

Mananga.

TIME: ENTRY:

Saturday 28th.

Ndovu Zetu Concert.

United Nations Recreational Grounds, Gigiri, Nairobi.

Join us in Celebrating the wonder of Elephants; with Sauti Sol, Juliani, Sarabi, Emmanuel Jal, Vanessa Mdee and Syssi

DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS:

TIME: ENTRY:

Saturday 28th.

Afro Cupid.

Purdy Arms, No. 61, Marula Lane, Karen, Nairobi.

An exclusive Dinner and Fashion Show, plus and soothing Music

by Jazz Maestro: Aaron Rimbui.

6.00pm to 10.00pm.

KES 5,000/- or KES 8,000/- per Couple.

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

Saturday 28th.

The Itch.

Tamambo, Village Market, Gigiri, Nairobi.

Rock n‘ Roll all night by the Band.

8.30pm til Late.

KES 300/-.

DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS:

TIME: ENTRY:

Saturday 28th.

Electrafrique Nairobi - African Tribes Edition.

Tree House, Museum Hill, Westlands, Nairobi.

Performances by Electrique Deejays, WANNA PROMOTE The Beat Parade Band, Taio Tripper, YOUR EVENT FOR FREE?!

Jack Rooster, L.A. Dave, Suraj and Email information on the Donnaccia.

Date, Title, Venue, Time, Details and Entry charges to: 9.00pm to 5.00am. phatbuzz@phatafrica.com KES 500/-.

1.00pm to 8.00pm.

KES 1,500/- for Adults and KES 500/- for Children.

To get the 411 on the most captivating Theatre, Comedy, Poetry, Literature & Dance every week, Dial *411*2*7#.

PLAYS & THEATRE DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS:

TIME:

ENTRY:

Thursday 26th to March 1st.

It’s Complicated.

Alliance Francaise, Nairobi.

A comedy on love, faith and the joys & trials of Marriage, by Festival of Creative Arts.

6.00pm on Thursday, 6.00pm & 8.00pm on Friday, 3.00pm, 6.00pm & 8.00pm on Saturday and 3.00pm & 6.00pm on Sunday.

KES 500/-.

DATE: Friday 27th.

EVENT: Spoken Word meets Soul

- The Other Side of the Mirror.

VENUE: Goethe-Institut Auditorium, Monrovia Street, Nairobi.

DETAILS: Spoken Word by Mufasa, accompanied by

Vereso & The Band.

TIME: 6.00pm ENTRY: KES 500/-.

DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS:

TIME: ENTRY:

Friday 27th.

Future Shorts - Winter Edition.

The Bus, Muthithi Road, Westlands, Nairobi.

Enjoy the Screening of a Collection of the finest Short Films from around the World.

7.00pm to 12.00am.

KES 700/-.

DATE: Saturday 28th.

EVENT: Stories Spoken.

VENUE: Goethe-Institut Library, Monrovia Street, Nairobi.

DETAILS: A Literature Forum for upcoming Women Writers

& Literary Critics to discuss Stories, Poems

and Trends.

TIME: 10.00am to 1.00pm.

ENTRY: Free.

WANNA PROMOTE YOUR EVENT FOR FREE?!

Email information on the Date, Title, Venue, Time, Details and Entry charges to: phatbuzz@phatafrica.com

To get the 411 on the most captivating Theatre, Comedy, Poetry, Literature & Dance every week, Dial *411*2*7#.

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