PHAT!buzz June 2019 Issue #221

Since December 2000

w w w.phatbuzz.com June 2019

FREE COPY No. 221

PHAT!buzz™ is distributed FREE to cafes, cinemas, clubs & pubs in Kisumu, Mombasa, Nairobi and Nakuru.

PHAT!buzz™ is now in its 18th year of telling you Wazup! To advertise, call: +254 20 238 6060 or E-mail: phatbuzz@phatafrica.com or check out our Website: www.phatbuzz.com © 2019 PHAT! Music & Entertainment Limited. All Rights Reserved.

Njoki Munyi @njokimunyi Nloki Munyi

NJOKI MUNYI Pb: Congratulations on your 2019 Nomination for Female Breakthrough Artist of the Year NM: Thank you Pb: Tell us about your Childhood NM: Oh waow..hmm lets see. I was born and raised in Kayole, Nairobi to a family of 6. I went to Imara Primary School, then Hospital Hill, Tala Girls for my High School then, Multimedia University. I was a very play full and extroverted child who got into lots of trouble.

Pb: What Drew You to The Music Industry?

NM: My love for performance and the fact that I got a lot of artists requesting me to do their background vocals in events and studios.

Pb: Who is your Inspiration?

NM: For me, it’s more of a state of need for good quality music in our society especially in the gospel industry.

That is what inspires me.

Pb: What is your favourite part about this line of work?

NM: The lives that are changed and inspired by what I do. Its overwhelming and very encouraging especially when you are doubting yourself or a performance.

Pb: How do you deal with performance anxiety?

NM: I pace around backstage just before we get on stage but once I get on stage it all goes away.

Pb: Where do you see yourself in Five Years?

NM: The best performer/artist from this side of the world.

Pb: What advice would you have for someone wanting to follow in your footsteps?

NM: Give yourself time to grow. Disappointments and self doubt are inevitable but be easy on yourself and trust the process.

Pb: If you didn’t become a musician, what would you be doing today?

NM: A Radio Host or a Dancer.

Pb: What do you feel is the best song you’ve ever released and why?

NM: 'Uniongoze'. I wrote it while at a very low moment in my life. Every time I listen to it I get refreshed because it speaks to a very deep place in my heart.

Pb: Any last words to your fans?

NM: Thank you for your support thus far. You make all this possible and am honored to serve you. Remember to keep on believing, Rome wasn’t built in one day. The more you do it the more you understand your craft and the more you fall inlove with it.

Asanteni sana.

Interview by Njeri Kimani | Photos courtesy of Njoki Munyi.

Jano Band is an Ethiopian band that plays a fusion of Ethiopian rhythms and melodies with the touch of rock.

With the sponsorship from the Ethiopian business tycoon: Ermias Amelga, Jano's former manager: Addis Gessesse; brought together a group of singers and musicians. Addis also invested part of the money to make the band happen. They were all passionate about the roles they were given and focusing to achieve the vision of bringing out Ethiopian sound out to the world.

Jano's debut album 'Ertale' was released in 2012. The album was named after a place in Eastern part of Ethiopia called: Afar where a volcano comes to an extraordinary active lava. The songs in the album were partly written by the renowned Ethiopian lyricist :Yilma Gebreab and partly by them. This is the first ever rock album in Ethiopia. The audio and video of the song "Ayrak" from the album became quickly popular among the media in Ethiopia.

In 2017, they also became the first Ethiopian band to feature on Coke Studio Africa alongside the South African singer: Shekinah; from Kenya. Towards the end of 2017, news broke that the band was on the verge of a breakup.

On February 1, 2018, Jano released their second album called: Lerasih New. Most of the songs in the album urge fans to be conscious of their actions. The engineering process of the album was done in BluMusica studio in Turin, Italy and the mastering was done by Lurseen mastering studio in Los Angeles, California, United States/

https://www.facebook.com/JanoBand/

https://www.instagram.com/j_a_n_o____b_a_n_d/

https://youtu.be/Q7sqHn0GoOw

@band_jano

to you by Broughtwww .afrima.org

MY REAL NAME IS: James Peter.

I GOT MY STAGE NAME FROM: being the First Blind DJ. I LIKE TO PLAY: Reggae, Gospel & Local Music.

I GOT INTO DEEJAYING: because I had a Passion for it. So I followed my heart and went for it.

I LEARNT DEEJAYING FROM: Bling It On Academy.

IT’S BEEN: Ten Months and counting.

IF I WASN’T A DEEJAY: I would still be in music in one way or another.

MY LAST WORDS?: Would be to thank: DJ Blink, for the Sponsorship and believing in me.

For the disabled, I’d like to assure you that you have protentional. All you have to do is work hard and believe In yourself .

@ jamesssdj @james.djunic

DJ UNIC

Interview by Njeri Kimani | Photo courtesy of DJ Unique.

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.

ART & TRADE EXHIBITIONS DATE: Thursday 2nd EVENT: Thursday Nite Live VENUE: J's Fresh Bar & Kitchen, Muthangari Drive,

Westlands, Nairobi DETAILS: Featuring Jazz Fusion of Guitarist: Eddie Grey TIME: 8.00pm till 11.00pm ENTRY: Free DATE: Friday 10th EVENT: Nairobi Jam VENUE: Goethe-Institut, Nairobi.

DETAILS: with a performance by: Red Acapella & 20 More days TIME: 4.00pm to 10.00pm ENTRY: Free entry DATE: Saturday 11th EVENT: Etana Returns VENUE: Uhuru Gardens, Langata Road, Nairobi DETAILS: The Multi-Talented Reggae star , A Singer-songwriter, Record producer, Quitarist & an Award winner: ETANA; will be headlining the show and promises her Kenyan Fans a Fire Performance TIME: 4.00pm to 6.00am ENTRY: KES 3,000/DATE: Saturday 18th EVENT: Black Motion VENUE: Muze, Bishan Plaza, Parklands, Nairobi DETAILS: With performances by: Suraj, Jack Rooster and Foozak TIME: 9.00pm til Dawn ENTRY: KES 1,000/DATE: Thursday 23rd EVENT: Thursday Nite Live VENUE: J's Fresh Bar & Kitchen, Muthangari Drive,

Westlands, Nairobi DETAILS: Featuring Congolese Rhumba of: Nick Kosovo TIME: 8.00pm til 11.00pm ENTRY: Free

To get the 411 on interesting Art & Trade Exhibitions every Day, Dial *411*2*4*1#

PARTIES & CONCERTS DATE: Tuesday 7th til Thursday 9th EVENT: Hospital & Support Industry VENUE: Sols Jamhuri Hall, Sarova Whitesands, Mombasa DETAILS: A hotel suppliers’ exhibition showcasing Food service & hospitality Equipment suppliers, hospitality technology, hospitality style, bakery & pastry, speciality coffee and tea TIME: 9.00am to 6.00pm ENTRY: Free DATE: Thursday 16th til Saturday 18th EVENT: Bakery & Pastry Expo 2019 VENUE: Sarit Centre Expo Hall, Westlands, Nairobi DETAILS: Strategic platform aimed at benefiting the baking, catering and confectionery business TIME: 9.00am to 5.00pm ENTRY: KES 200/DATE: Wednesday 1st til Sunday 5th EVENT: Homes & Gardens 2018 VENUE: The Sarit Centre Expo Hall, Westlands, Nairobi DETAILS: A platform for all the products homemakers require - from hardware, lighting & bathroom fittings to furniture, carpets, curtaining and fabrics plus freezers, cookers, fridges & kitchen equipment, ceramic and plastic tableware, cutlery, TVs and beds, mattresses, sheets & blankets for the bedroom TIME: 9.00am to 6.00pm ENTRY: Free DATE: Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th EVENT: 4th International Schools & Education Fair VENUE: Sarit Centre Expo Hall, Westlands, Nairobi DETAILS: Showcasing day & boarding international/private schools, industry service providers & selected partners from all over the world to local & international families in East Africa in an engaging, fun & interactive exhibition TIME: 10.00am to 6.00pm ENTRY: Free DATE: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th EVENT: 4th International Schools & Education Fair VENUE: The Hub, Dagoretti Road, Karen, Nairobi DETAILS: Showcasing day & boarding international/private schools, industry service providers & selected partners from all over the world to local & international families in East Africa in an engaging, fun & interactive exhibition TIME: 10.00am to 6.00pm ENTRY: Free

To get the 411 on the hottest Festivals, Parties & Concerts every Day, Dial *411*2*3*1#

PLAYS & THEATRE DATE: Saturday 4th EVENT: Dadasphere 8 : Endings and Beginnings VENUE: Western Heights, Karuna Road, Westlands DETAILS: The modern women of Africa are intrepid, brilliant and living fascinating lives. Educated, well-travelled, more confident and self-actualized than her mother or grandmother, this woman is an interesting blend of African tradition, colonial heritage and the Africa she believes possible. Free, bold and fun, she lacks mentors and role models TIME: 9.00am to 1.00pm ENTRY: KES 2,000/DATE: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th EVENT: The Only Option VENUE: Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi, DETAILS: A Hilarious Comedy Play by Kingship Theatre TIME: 3.00pm & 6.00pm Daily ENTRY: KES 600/DATE: Friday 10th & Saturday 11th EVENT: Bravado Aficionado VENUE: Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi DETAILS: The play approaches the issue of governance. It pays attention to how rogue leaders are elected and the aftermath in the society. It illuminates the blight of bad governance and the concomitant consequences. When you elect clowns, expect a circus TIME: 3.00pm & 6.00pm ENTRY: KES 1,000/DATE: Sunday 19th EVENT: Pawa Café VENUE: PAWA 254. StateHouse Road, Westlands, Nairobi DETAILS: Featuring 4T a Rapper, Poet, Boxer,Patriot, Human rights Activist & Youth Leader from Kayole area of Nairobi Kenya with a Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology from KCA University

His art is inspired by normal day to day activities, surrounding's, humanity, nature & a strong desire for change that is inside me. I use my art as a tool to provoke thought & action in the Society.

4T has been writing music for as long as he can remember, but recorded his first audio a Poetry piece “I FIGHT FOR LOVE” In 2015 at a Friend’s house in Mathare. Since then he's never looked back TIME: 7.00PM TO 10.00PM ENTRY: Free

To get the 411 on the most captivating Theatre, Comedy, Poetry, Literature & Dance 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