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Pb:What’s your name? S: Swiga is my stage name. My official name is Martina Swiga. Pb:When did you realize that you had a passion for music and wanted to make it your Career? S: I have always enjoyed singing since I was a little girl. Whenever I fantasized about my future, I saw myself as a Rock star and, because you cannot tell that to your African parents, I said I’d be a Lawyer. Now I am both! I’m glad that I get to do what I love and I love it. Music for me is an addiction and I’m hooked! Pb:Tell us about your journey as an artist. S: Well it has been a journey indeed. So far I have been blessed and I thank God. I have had some of my best moments in life on a stage full of Adrenaline and absolutely breath-taking. My journey has also met certain challenges that have caused me to grow as an individual and as an artist. Patience has been a virtue I have had to embrace. I have met and collided with beautiful people through my music. Right now, I am not in a rush of any sort and I am at peace with where I am because everything has its perfect timing. Pb:How has your journey at Penya Changed you as an artist? S: Penya has a big marking at the beginning of my journey. It came at the right moment when I felt like I needed a platform to be heard and to discover myself as an artist. It has set a good foundation and it was an amazing experience. I had a lot of fun while at it. Pb:Who inspires you as an artist? S: The power to be able to make my thoughts and emotions known through the music I write or sing is what inspires Me.Different artists inspire me in different ways aswell. All hail Queen BeyBeyoncé, Rihanna, Yemi Alade, Sza, Eryka Badu ,Sauti Sol and Wizkid are but a few. I draw my inspiration from the experiences around me such as love, heartbreak, partying, growing up, changes.
Pb:How would you describe your music? S: My music comprises sounds of Pop, Jazz and Roots. My performances are Energetic, Electric and should be on your to-do list. Pb:How did the Song Slay Queen come about? S: There was this vibe going around about Nairobi Slay Queens and their Lifestyle in trying to put up with current trends in society. I think every woman is a Queen in her own capacity and should define her own slay and not wait for society to do it. Also, there is nothing wrong in being spoilt or spoiling yourself. Embrace it all Pb: Anything new we should watch out for? S: I’m also excited to see how my growth as an artist will take shape. I’m making more music and new music that will even result in better live shows! Pb: Any advice to upcoming artists? S: Don’t be afraid to shine in your own light. Find your own path, master it and lead it! @Swiga_swiga
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My real name is: Leroy Buliro. I got my stage name from: my real name. For the DJs out there, they know the struggle that comes with acquiring a stage name because after that it becomes your brand that defines you. That was too much to think about and all I wanted is to play music. I Studied at: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. I usually play: Bass music. This varies from Drum and Bass, Dub/Reggae and Jungle (a fusion of reggae and DnB) but if you catch me on my freestyle days you might just get treated to something very special. I got into Deejaying: way back in High School when virtual Dj was life. Since then it’s been a series of evolution to where am at. I learnt Deejaying: through YouTube videos but it was my drive and heart that really took me off. There’s this music store in the CBD that rents out CDJs and they would allow one to practise there. Every weekend I would make my way there just to master that trick that I saw online. Glad to say it worked out well.
It’s Been How Long Since You Got Into Deejaying: Professionally, 3 years after a DJ competition hosted by Bad Mambo where I came in third. Since then it’s been months of underground gigs around Nairobi to Festivals. My major challenge when starting out: was and still is getting the right audience that moves to the Rhythm of my playlist. Bass music isn’t the typical genre you would hear anywhere in Nairobi. It took some resilience and vision to get to where am at as an artist otherwise I could have easily bent a knee and settled with mainstream music. I did not. This I have my friends and crews (Bad Mambo, Umojah Sound System & ADA Creative Studios) to thank, they’ve always been there for the support. My major achievements: happened back in 2016, when I got a slot to perform at my first International Music Festival called Nyege Nyege in Jinja, Uganda. I got to share the stage with the most amazing acts in and out of Africa, all within 3 months after going pro. If I wasn’t a Deejay: I’d probably do whatever Creative thing I fancy, this includes Photography, Painting or Writing.
Interview by Rahab Njeri | Photo courtesy of DJ Lerb
BACCHUS LOUNGE, WESTLANDS, Nairobi: Wednesday: Spin Cycle Entertainment, with DJ Kaytrixx & DJ Mr. T. Thursday: DJ Mr. Dru. Friday: DJ Grauchi. Saturday: DJ Spin. Free entry. 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/-. Club NIXEN (formerLY kengeles), NYAYO STADIUM, NAIROBI WEST: Monday to Thursday: House Deejay's Collection, with DJ Redcap. Friday: Kidum Night. Saturday: Reggae Night, with MC Kot Kot, DJ Dricks, DJ Ray, DJ Steve Junior & MC Badman. Sunday: House Deejay's Collection, with DJ Redcap. Ample Secure Parking. Free entry. CLUB SAMBA, MOI AVENUE, Nairobi: Wednesday: Live Band. Thursday: Live Band, hosted by Emma Jalamo. Friday: Rhumba Night. Saturday: All Party. Sunday: Soul Night. Free entry. 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. off-road bar & lounge, langata, Nairobi: Tuesday to Thursday: Soul Music by DJ Edu. Reggae Friday, with Chris Daniel. Saturday and Sunday: Zilizopendwa, with DJ Edu. Free entry. Pitstop Bar & Restaurant, langata ROAD, Nairobi: Monday to Thursday: Rhumba Request, with DJ Collo. Friday and Saturday: Uncolonised Rhumba, with DJ Collo and guest DJ Iso. Sunday: Zilizopendwa, with DJ Collo. Free entry. PsyS, T-mall, langata road, NAIROBI: Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Karaoke, with DJ Fugitive. Free Cocktails for Singers. Wednesday: Soul Music, with DJ Fugitive. Thursday: Buckets and Wings. Friday: Free Party, with Good Music Disco. Saturday: Sports and Drinks. Sunday: Le Femme, by DJ Fugitive. 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. Samba fontanella, moi avenue, mombasa: Mix of Rhumba, with DJ King Saddam. Wednesday: Live Band Night, with Amitie Musica. 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. vasco’s lounge, nakuru-nairobi highway, nakuru: Free Tonic, with four Tots of Singleton Malt Whisky and our Special Chef BBQ Wings, every night. Wednesday: RnB. Thursday: Soul Nite. Weekend: BBQ & Party Time. Free entry.
He released his debut mixtape, About to Blow, in July 2013 and later on gained an international audience following the release of the 2015 single ‘Skin Tight’. He inked a record deal with Wizkid’s Starboy Entertainment in May 2016. His second mixtape, Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra To Lagos, was released on 10 February 2017. He is the pioneer of Banku Music, a fusion sound he describes as the mixture of “Ghanaian bounces, Ghanaian highlife, Nigerian chord progressions, and Nigerian patterns.”
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He showed interest in music after recording a guest verse on ‘My Life, a song that gained traction and became a popular record at the University. Prior to that, he established a party and promotion company called Swagger Entertainment. He used this platform to book shows and promote events on the campus of KNUST Story by Njeri Kimani • Photo: Mr Eazi
He recently gave an electrifying performance at the Ngong Racecourse Waterfront on 7th April , with the crowd singing along word for word.
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Monday 7th til Friday 11th. National Science Week. Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi. Themed Harnessing Research Science, Technology & Innovation Contribution towards Achievement of the Big Four Action. 8.00am to 5.00pm. Free entry.
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Tuesday 29th til Thursday 31st May. Solar Products & Equipment Exhibition. Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi. Your gateway to East African school & office supply markets. It will include stationery, writing instruments, paper products, office supplies & technology products. 10.00am to 6.00pm. Free entry.
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Thursday 10th. Thursday Nite Live. J’s Fresh Bar & Kitchen, Muthangari Drive, Westlands. With a Performance by a Kenyan Singer Songwriter known for his penchant for sweet melody and unique storytelling: Dan Aceda. TIME: 8.00pm to 11.00pm. ENTRY: Free. DATE: Thursday 17th. EVENT: Thursday Nite Live. VENUE: J’s Fresh Bar & Kitchen, Muthangari Drive, Westlands. DETAILS: With a performance by one of Kenya’s iconic traditional fusion ensembles: Kenge Kenge Orutu System. TIME: 8.00pm to 11.00pm. ENTRY: Free. DATE: EVENT: VENUE: DETAILS:
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Friday 18th & Saturday 19th. Research and Academic Writing Bootcamp. British Institute East Africa, Laikipia Road, Kileleshwa. Learn the key elements to produce great research papers, and have access to mentors who will support you during and after the two days. 9.00am to 4.00pm. KES 10,000/-.
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Saturday 19th. Poetry Na Soul. The Blues, Barclays Plaza, Nairobi. A new journey I want to make with all of you, to share and learn from each other with love. With amazing creatives, we promise to give you nothing but brilliant performances. 7.00pm-9.00pm. KES 600/- in Advance & KES 800/- at the Gate. Saturday 26th. Literature Forum. Goethe-Institut, Monrovia Street, Nairobi. A forum for upcoming women writers and literary critics to share and discuss stories, poems and current literature trends with the aim of enhancing their creativity. 10.00am to 1.00pm. Free entry. Saturday 26th. A Novel Idea: Book Swap Stories From Africa. Kesh Kesh Roastery & Café, Argwings Kodhek Road, Nairobi. Share in and experience the magic that is African literature! We encourage you to bring along a book by an African author. 12.30pm to 5.00pm. KES 350/- with a Book & KES 500/- without a Book.
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