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WE ARE THE NEW BREED Our mission is straight forward. Set forth a new Fashion World Order by leading an African fashion global invasion.

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CONTRIBUTORS JAMES QUEST OSBORN MACHARIA JOE MAKENI THANDIWE MURIU MAURICE ODEDE ZIKI ODOTTE STEVE 'KOBY' OMONDI DAYVEE SISION RAPHAEL NDAI CIKU KIARIE

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Everyone is allowed to dream and fantasize. Some of us wish they owned the ‘Batmobile’ from the movie Dark Knight Returns the most Catch the crazy craves that our editorial team wish they had.

THE FIERCE LOUNGE

Learn all about 'fadgets' and experience the evolution of art courtsey of Kevin Karanja as you we give you the power to customize your sneakers. For a musical awakening, say hello to UDS Music, a talented collective redefining the African hiphop landscape all while Crystal Axis a Kenyan grunge and punk rock band give a lesson on how to party like a rockstar. Last but not least meet the most lethal Djs in East Africa.

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Find out the latest news in the African fashion industry via AFFN. All about the new designers making a mark in the African Fashion scene and much more.

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You see it on TV and in magazines. You desire it and wonder how to get it. What is it? A beautiful face. Learn how to apply quick makeup that will have you looking as stunning as a cover model. Read the easy-to-follow steps and try them out, you will be surprised at how effortless it is to instantly look dazzling.

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THE BEAUTY GALLERY

In these pages, catch Thandiwe Muriu’s zeal for beauty and portrait photography, as she dishes out amazing shots that will live you gratified at her sheer talent

FIERCE TRENDS

We explore some fashion trends that rocked at the close of 2012 and the beginning of 2013 as we share intimate moments during the shoot; the hard and the sweet times experienced while making this memorable section also come to life. On the tip of the cream, we bring you the raw and intense passion of fashion designers, retailers, models and photographers who go out of their way to make sure that they share with you an undying love for fashion.

FIERCE ECCENTRIC

The FIERCE Magazine crew went on a hunt deep in the bush with a band of beautiful models and a handsome one. They also forced some of their good friends like Osborn Macharia and company, Ziki Odotte, Raphael Ndai et al, to tag along. During this exciting foray into the bush, they met experienced hunters such as Adéle Dejak and VLISCO BV (retailed by African Mystique) who infused their old-age wisdom on how to best stalk your prey and make a guaranteed kill.

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Chronicles of a Gigolo

A gigolo comes out clean; candidly unwrapping his story on what drove him into becoming a girl toy. He outlines both the greatest and most disappointing points of life as a gigolo; sharing his intimate moments with intricacy, immersing you into his twisted world of trying to keep women satisfied whichever way possible. Just how far would you go to earn your daily bread?

COVER STORY FIERCE LUMINARY

Huddah oozes a rare, luscious and sassy sexiness that drives men wild with lust. Her life is encased in some sort of mystery. And while she shy’s away from mainstream media, she has built tremendous heat from her brassy social media blasts. Who is Huddah Monroe? Is she the ultimate BOSS LADY (as self titled)? Can she be defined? FIERCE magazine resolves to find out what makes this vivacious spellbinding vixen tick. We hope you find her as invigorating as we did.

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FADGETS FOR A REVOLUTION Recently during an important outdoor photoshoot, one of our suppliers pulled a rather stupid move on us that left us hanging high and 'dry' in the rain. We thought of how we could best improvise using the few resources that we had, but that too hit a snag. I learnt an important lesson that day; if you are caught at the crossfire of a revolution, you better be well armed and equipped with effective tools. Better yet, be swathed in ‘fadgets’ that will offer you that needed edge over such incompetence. What are ‘fadgets'? You may ask. Well, we coined this word to represent functional fashion. An intuitive combination of fashion, tools and gadgets or simply put, cool fashionable gadgets. Here is our list of ‘fadgets’ created solely for survival and toughness.

ROCKER STUD SNOW TOOLBELT Multi-Tools In Your Buckle Rocket Stud Snow Toolset, a leather belt hides multi-tool abilities withing its design. The Rocker Stud Snow Toolbelt uses both the metal buckle and the bit where the belt loops (sold in brushed nickel or blackened bronze finish) as the location for the tools. Available for use are #2 flat and Phillips screwdrivers, three wrenches (8mm, 10mm and 11mm) and a bottle opener. You can get the 686 Rocker Stud Snow Toolbelt in three sizes (M, L, XL) Visit http://686.com. You can also Pre-Order for Ksh 5,500. www.fierce.co.ke/shop

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Geeky Watch To Save The Day This wristwatch with Bluetooth 4.0 allows iPhone 5 and 4S owners to sync the device in order to trigger a variety of alerts related to calls, email and security. Using a battery that will power the Bluetooth connection up to twelve hours per day. www.gshock.com

JCB TOUGHPHONE PRO-SMART Literally Made For Africa

VUZIX M100 GLASSES Vuzix has been busy perfecting augmented reality lens technology for a while, a rival to Google’s Project Glass, the M100 has the ability to use its own apps thanks to its Android OS, and is expected to go on sale in the middle of this year. Saves you time to reach for your android smart phone. Keep track of its official release. www.fierce.co.ke

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Waterproof, dust-resistant and capable of withstanding accidental drops onto hard, unforgiving concrete, the JCB Toughphone Pro-Smart is the rhino of Android handsets. A rhino because its extremely tough, it can take whatever punishment you feel like dealing out, and still come back for seconds. As a phone for outdoor types who work amid dust, water and all kinds of weather, the Toughphone Pro-Smart makes a lot of sense. The lack of cutting-edge functionality is a bind, but you have to ask yourself, what good is a HD 720p resolution Super AMOLED screen when it’s covered in grime? Pre-Order for KSH 48,000 www.fierce.co.ke/shop

PATAGONIA TRAVEL BELT The Potentially Deadly Weapon Disguised As A Hidden Wallet It is common to be pick pocketed and mugged in Nairobi if you trend daringly. Regardless, the belt around your waist seems to be the only gear that no one will ever bother to swipe. So why not keep your valuables there? That’s exactly what the Patagonia Travel Belt does, keeping your cash and other important swag in an interior zippered pocket. If that’s not awesome enough, you should also be able to fill it with marbles for use as a potentially deadly weapon you can whip out in seconds. Ain’t that grand? Pre-Order for KSH 3,500 www.fierce.co.ke/shop

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THE EVOLUTION OF ART

DIGITAL ART TOOLS REPLACE ARCHIAC METHODS OF ART GENERATION PROFILED: KEVIN KARANJA

Kevin Karanja is not your average graphics artist; he is so much evolved that he doesn’t use the regular pencil and paper or even a paint brush to produce his masterpieces. His remarkable talent has earned him recognition in the online domain with his work being featured on digitalartserved. com, a curated site for behance.net while his personal project, “Faces In Focus”, got him a coveted slot in africandigitalarts. com weekly Inspiration Section. What sets Kevin apart as an evolved graphics artist are his tools. He is a graphic and motion designer who uses state of the art software and hardware to produce artistic masterpieces. See more of Kevin’s works and www.fierce.co.ke even purchase his autographed prints

CUSTOM YOUR OWN SNEAKERS

Pimp Your Own Shoes With The JGoods Sneaker Customization Kit Want to customize that new pair of sneakers you bought, but don’t know where to begin? Get a quick headstart with the JGoods Sneaker Customization Kit, an all-in-one ensemble with everything you need to fashion those plain white kicks into something absolutely pretty. Or shameful (it’s usually a coin toss with these things). The thing is that you’ll probably need some artistic skills to turn up good-looking pieces, so it may be a good idea to practice on those old, beat-up Pumas you bought back in the 90s before going to work on a new pair you bought last Sunday. http://uncrate.com/stuff/sneaker-customization-kit or pre-order through www.fierce.co.ke/shop

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THE MUSICAL AWAKENING UDS MUSIC The Birth Of A New African Hiphop Breed You have to listen to their tracks to believe it. This ensemble of raw talent packs a mean punch; like a ton of TNT. With their debut video ‘run this club’ already running haywire on local and international music channels such as MTV Base and Channel O, this bunch is set to reap apart the very fabric that defines African hip hop. Their skills are simply mesmerizing and their tracks ingeniously mastered by The One Span One and Boss (MOG). Everyone in UDS music harbors individual talent akin to Marvel’s Avengers; each of them has enough amour to thrive brilliantly as a standalone artist. The group (pictured on the left) is made up of Kaligraph, Mista Tash, Dhahabo, IT and Bubba. Watch their debut music video ‘run this club’ and another exclusive video ‘the best’ by IT and Kaligraph while at the same time sample some of their other tracks at www.fierce.co.ke/music

CRYSTAL AXIS No Longer In A State Of Inertia Formed by three bosom buddies, Crystal Axis formerly known as Inertia, Crystal Axis formerly known as Inertia, is an experimental band with punk, alternative and grunge rock influences. The band comprises of Neel Vaghela (guitar and vocals), Abuga Aroni (drums and percussions) and Djae Aroni (guitar and vocals). In mid 2011, Ahmed Bulhan joined the band as lead vocalist and bass player, helping fill up a void that had been looming in the band for a long time. From then on, the biggest punk rock band in sub-saharan Africa was established. With its conception at a garage, Crystal Axis has come from far to release their debut EP, State/Of/Unease which is packed with four main tracks and an extra bonus track. After listening to their remarkable EP, you could say you just had a concotion of My Chemical Romance, Nirvana, Green Day, The Ramones with an after taste of Rage Against the Machine. This EP is a must listen even for nonrockers. Buy a copy of the EP at Creative Hedgehog alternatively Download for free the full EP at www.fierce.co.ke/music

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UDS MUSIC Devil Sold His Soul Boogeyman Dysphoria Rising

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Run this club : UDS Music(Video) The Best: Kaligraph & IT (Video) Control : Mista Tash &Dhahabo Kachwada: IT POWERED BY

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PERFECT LOUNGE FURNISHINGS & MORE LOGITECH HARMONY 650 Sick of all those remotes on your coffee table? The PC- and Mac-programmable Harmony 650 will replace five of them, and bring sanity to your living room. Best universal remote for KSH 6,200. Pre-order www.fierce.co.ke/shop

THE RED DRAWS Rampelberg's Love For Curves

Surround yourself with music, not speaker boxes. This sound bar envelops the room with audio from six drivers, plus some low-end assistance from a wireless subwoofer. Extra credit: It doubles as a Bluetooth speaker for streaming songs from your phone, tablet, or computer. Pre-order for KSH 36,500. www.fierce.co.ke/shop

FAGOR SPOUTNIK A Space Age Micro Wave You can nuke a whole chicken or an entire goats’s head with this. The Fagor Spoutnik’s innovative dome design has some serious benefits. Not only can you fit food items that otherwise wouldn’t squeeze into a rectangular box, the fully accessible cooking area also makes it easier to clean.The Fagor Spoutnik is available now, priced at KSH 26,000. Preorder www.fierce.co.ke/shop

TOSHIBA SBX4250 A Wireless Speaker That Kicks A Punch

KOHLER MOXIE SHOWERHEAD

His work is artistic genius. Fluent curves that births irresistible pieces . Above is a high chest of drawers that evoke Rampels love for curves. His pieces are owned by celebrities such as Meryl Streep. Ex US President Jimmy Carter once visited his workshop. Own this Rampels masterpiece. www.rampeldesign.com

Features Built-In Bluetooth Speaker The Kohler Moxie Showerhead pairs wirelessly with your music source over Bluetooth, even better, the wireless speaker is completely removable ( the round disc in the center of the head). you can charge it via USB. Use it as a portable speaker around the house. You can magnetically re attach it to the shower head. Pre-order for KSH 20,000. www.fierce.co.ke/shop

LOCK YOUR DOOR FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Your smartphone already does everything, from turning the TV channel, starting your car and paying for stuff with just a tap. The Lockitron expands its uses even further, allowing you to unlock your deadbolt-protected doors without bothering to pull out the keys. It has two components: a small box with a thumbturn control similar to the switching mechanism for electric fans and an app that can control it from the other side of the door. The box fits over the lock, controlling the movement of the deadbolt so you can lock and unlock your door from afar. Apps are available for both iOS and Android, with a web app available for all other platforms, meaning as long as you have internet access you can use Lockitron. With Lockitron you can instantly share access with your family and friends. Pre-order for mid-June shipping KSH 16,500. www.fierce.co.ke/shop

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THE ULTIMATE AWARD BY FIERCE MAGAZINE

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The Ultimate Award by FIERCE Magazine is a platform that intends to find the best of the best by pitting nominated individuals against each other on the social media and by voting via our website. The winner not only gets The Ultimate Award in their category but also gets the bragging rights, bragging rights. As if that is not enough, they also get featured in the subsequent edition of FIERCE Magazine all while their brand(s) get to enjoy notable online presence on our website and social media platforms.

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In this issue, we have pitted the most remarkable Deejays in Eastern Africa as nominated by our social media followers via Twitter and Facebook, against each other. Who gets to win the Ultimate Award for the Most Lethal Deejay is totally up to you the reader and the nominated Deejay's ability to woo his fans to vote for him. Vote for your Most Lethal Dj via Facebook.

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CRAVES Everyone is allowed to dream and fantasize. Some of us wish they owned the ‘Batmobile’ from the movie Dark Knight Returns or any other cool gadget that would have their friends blown away. We went on a wild ride to find out what cool gizmos the lads and lasses of the FIERCE editorial team fancied the most. The answers were astounding. Good news is that all craves are actually affordable and available right on www.fierce.co.ke/shop THE MOTORIZED WHEELRIDER

JACKSON V GUN METALIC GREY

This is the motorized wheelboard that whisks riders along at 20 mph while enabling the feet to carve nimble turns like a skateboard, snowboard, or surfboard. We love it because of its quirky design, its refreshing.You ride it by parking your butt over the rear tire, one foot on the front footboard and another on the rear. Pre-order at www.fierce.co.ke/shop

This is a brand new mint condition guitar, not a floor model or demo. Bursting with fret-burning flamboyance, the Jackson King V guitar demands the loyalty of its subjects. The value-priced JS32T guitar features two highoutput Jackson CVR2 humbucking pickups, string-through body design, and JT390 adjustable bridge. Stocked at Creative Hedgehog, Sarit Center. Pre-order at www.fierce.co.ke/shop

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EPSON HOME CINEMA 3020E 3LCD YELLOW FLASH WATCH Puts A Lightning Bolt On Your Wrist Gotta love Jeremy Scott and his cartoonish design quirks. If you bought one of his Wings or Flames kicks, here’s the watch to go with the over-thetop, superhero-inspired flair of those sneakers: the Yellow Flash Watch. Prewww.fierce.co.ke/shop order at

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Epson Home Cinema 3020e 3LCD projector:3-D movies blown up to wallsize. Tired: Running miles of cords across the room. Epson’s 1080p 3-D projector eliminates that problem with wireless HDMI, letting it slurp the picture from a cable box, Blu-ray player, or media streamer with no strings attached. Pre-order at www.fierce.co.ke/ shop

Unfortunately, the Leatherman Raptor isn’t a multi-tool for fighting giant crocodiles in the event of a mutated animal apocalypse. Fortunately, it’s still an awesome multi-tool—one that will come very handy if you ever find yourself working as a medic in a post-apocalypse Earth. Designed for use by firstresponders such as medics and zombie attack first aid squads, the versatile contraption comes in the form factor of a folding scissor. That way, you can fold it into a compact bundle and drop into a shirt pocket for easy access when needed. Will be available end June. Prewww.fierce.co.ke/shop order at

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SWAROVSKI DJ HEADPHONE

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Blindingly shiny Swarovski DJ headphones. Why not? After all, girls love shiny stuff. If you are willing to get one of these, you might as well pick one that has the capacity to blind them when put under bright light. These Swarovski DJ headphones will accomplish that. They are a collectible. So, how much are you willing to part with? Pre-order at www.fierce.co.ke/shop

Your Levitron Revolution makes for a fun levitating display piece. After a while, you will start wishing bigger stuff in the house could float on air too. While the Light-Light Floating Lamps don’t completely levitate quite yet, the top half of the shade does and it looks awesome. www.floating-lamps.com

Best overall Android phone you can buy Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone. While the HTC One X is arguably just as good, the Galaxy gets points for being readily available locally. Pre-order at www.fierce.co.ke/shop

SOUNDFREAQ SOUND KICK SFQ-04

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Best wireless speaker under KSH 18,000 The Soundfreaq Sound Kick portable Bluetooth speaker is a good value, with an attractive design and excellent performance for its size. The Soundfreaq Sound Kick SFQ-04 is a compact, attractively designed portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds decent and plays loud for its size. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that delivers 7 hours of play time, and a USB port for charging smartphones and portable devices. Pre-order at www.fierce. co.ke/shop

Decked in a shiny patent leather upper, it’s the closest you can come to wearing real sneakers that could pass off as formal shoes, although the gum sole sort of destroys the illusion a wee bit, it’s still plenty serviceable. Maybe blackening it out with your JGoods Customization Kit could do the trick. While we doubt these Jordan V.9 Growns will be enough to trick your fiancé into letting you wed her on sneakers, it could be sweet enough to pass off with your regular slacks and tie ensemble for work or when attending someone else’s wedding. Pre-order at www.fierce.co.ke/shop

The Eco Terra Boom Box is a floating IPX7 waterproof iPhone/MP3 player case which is fully submersible in water. The Eco Terra is powered by 4 C-Cell batteries or included AC Wall Charger. The two full-range 3” forward firing speakers provide a crisp clean sound and can be played in virtually any position (open, closed, upright, onside, or upside down). The internal waterproof storage compartment holds and protects your keys, MP3 player, credit cards, driver’s license and cash. Find out more www. gracedigitalaudio.com or even Pre-order at www.fierce.co.ke/shop

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A FR I CA N F IE R C E FA S H IO N N E W S ICONICITY FASHION

VLISCO FINALLY IN KENYA Vlisco is finally in Kenya and is being distributed by African Mystique. This luxury fabric is available for the high end fashion consuming Kenyan men and women. They can experience the brand that maintains a leading position, in the area of design, and total brand orientation. Already five Kenyan designers have taken the lead in stocking Vlisco fabrics for their fashion labels. Read more www.fierce.co.ke/ africanmystique

Iconicity Fashion is taking African Inspiration and luscious prints to the forefront. Wringing in upcoming independent designers in both the ready-to-wear line and bespoke dressmaking. A culmination of two sister’s love for fashion, their African heritage and London, Iconicity Fashion was born In the summer of 2012 in South West London. Iconicity designs have appeared on the Sporah Show followed up with an interview with the resident blogger, Katherine Wong. Although still emerging, the designs have also been showcased at London’s Fashion’s Finest, Kenya’s Young Achiever’s award and published on All Africa Fashion. For more on iconicity's bio www.fierce.co.ke/ iconcityfashion PHOTO: ICONICITY FASHION

F.A.D Fashion after dark is an event held to appreciate the fashion industry in Kenya and its growth so far.The event is founded and organized by three young Kenyan entrepreneurs who love keeping their identities hidden. Theirs is mission to inspire the young adults who want to stand out and make a difference in business and the trade of art and design, focusing mainly on fashion and design. Their 3rd edition was held to celebrate the local tshirt brands like vazzi, mwanaume ni effort, epic nation and many others.There was a great line up of Djs; Dj Crème dela Crème, Dj joe Mfalme, Dj slick and Dj stretch. The event was epic, can’t wait for the next one!

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MEET AZRA WALJI ZarAzra known as Azra Walji was born in Kenya 22 years of agoand graduated from Malaysia’s Limkokwing University in December 2010 in Malaysia. She is a very talented young designer who believes men and women who dress well exude confidence and come off as sexy to those around them. Her collection boasts chic stylish wears that are characterized by simple silhouettes, glamour, sophistication and elegance brought out through elaborate detail and rich coloured fabrics. Azra stands out with her unique style which is a delectable fusion of contemporary and ethnic. Read her full story www.fierce. co.ke/azrawalji LIMKOKWING PHOTOGRAPHY

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DAY FITNESS TEST FIERCE 60 DAY FITNESS TEST'S main mission is to get you up and running and juiced up for the FIERCE FITNESS PROGRAM. Perform the moves listed on the opposite page. Do as many reps as you can in one minute then record your results after every exercise. Remember to warm up first and rest when needed.

For the best results work out as hard as you can for at least three minutes then get a thirty second rest interval after each rep. Aim to burn as many calories as you can so that you can shape your body the best way possible. . A FEW THINGS BEFORE YOU GET STARTED Consult your physician before you start this program Remember to warm up first then stretch. Form is key, never sacrifice form. Rest only when needed. Stop if you feel pain. Wear proper sneakers, cross trainers Drink lots of water. Use your results and recovery formula. Fuel your body with the right diet.

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BEAUTY MAKE UP

QUICK TIPS

THE ART OF GORGEOUSNESS

You see it on TV and in magazines. You desire it and wonder how to get it. What is it? A beautiful face. Is it perfect? Not likely, because models and celebrities have an arsenal of beauty weapons the average woman doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have access to: professional makeup artists, exclusive cosmetics, and airbrushing among them. While a perfectly made up face is usually the result of retouched photographs,a beautiful healthy face is within your grasp.With these simple quick tips, even you can look like an airbrushed model. The bottom line is to know what to apply, when, where and how. WORDS BY MAURINE WAMBUI | PHOTOGRAPHY: JAMES QUEST | MODEL: VALENTINE

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MAKE-UP FOR THE EYES To achieve an attractive, brilliant eye make-up; the first step is to know which colors would go well on what skin color and to apply the make-up in line with that. If you are light skinned, you have the vantage to use almost all types of eyeshadow colors. Most ideal would be caramel, gold and orange. Those whose skin color lies somewhere between light and dark can use caramel, grey or lilac shades. Realizing the best result doesn’t stop at choosing the right color, but it is also very important to know how to apply the eye make-up. The shading should be done from light color to dark while variant eye-shadow colors. Apply the dark shade along your lash line through the corners of the eye. Apply the darkest shade at the finish line of eyelid to get that deep gaze. QUICK TIP Creating a natural appearance For a more natural appearance, go for light colors for your eye make-up. You should use eye-shadow even when doing the natural look so as to get a ‘shining effect’ on your face. You can choose light pink or peach shades for a natural but fresh make-up. If you experience huddles such as the eye shadow clumping on the eyelids, you can either use eye shadow that has intense color pigments or pearly eye shadows, which doesn’t clump on the eyelids.

you can apply once more to define it. It is very important to start the line from the inner corner of the eye, continue to draw a smooth line following your lash line.

WHICH COLOR EYE PENCIL? In line with improvements in the cosmetics sector, there is a myriad of choices when it comes to color range. Some include blue, grey, green, pink, white or even yellow. The choices of the color to use can be drawn from eye color, skin color or you’re the color of clothes worn. The only thing limiting choice of color are the points you wish to highlight. You can achieve wider eyes with light blue or white or you can have a more attractive gaze with green. And of course there is the indispensible black eye pencil. Black eye pencil is ideal for women with black or dark hair. Women with brown hair and light skin can choose brown or grey shades to have a less defined make-up. For a soft impression, smudge the line with your finger or with a cotton bud after application of the black eyeliner. This will also give you a mystical and attractive look. The wrong application QUICK TIP There shouldn't be any space between the line. Your lashes and the eye pencil line should both reach the end of the lash line. The line shouldn't be extended through the out corner of the eye and shouldn't be more distinctive than the eye make-up. If you got tiny eyes, the line shouldn't be thick. If the eye shadow will be applied as a line rather than eye pencil, you should choose the correct brush, and make sure the line isn’t inflated.

WHILE USING EYE PENCIL If used correctly, eye pencil is in itself sufficient enough to highlight and give a charming look to your eyes. With the eye pencil, you can cover the little flaws on the eyes; you can highlight the eyes and make them look larger and livelier. The main aim of using eye pencil is to get that illusive deep gaze and to highlight the eyes. You should be keep in mind a few pointers while using eye pencil. First point to note is that the line should be straight and shouldn’t look like its ebbing and flowing like a wave. Apply a faint line on the lash line first; at least that way you have a chance to retract if it turns out gory. If you like the way it looks,

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THE BEAUTY GALLERY BY THANDIWE MURIU We believe in talent; and that outstanding talent is what fuels a remarkable revolution. In every edition of the FIERCE magazine, one remarkable photographer will be featured on a three page spread to showcase their unique skills and individual approach to fashion photography. In this edition we feature the extremely talented Thandiwe Muriu, whose lighting skillset and keen detail to beauty photography sets her apart from any other photographer. BRIEF BIO Thandiwe Muriu was born in Kenya and plies her trade locally. She picked up her first camera at a tender age of fourteen and immediately got bitten by the photography bug. After several years of experimenting with shooting nature, people, landscapes and wildlife, she discovered her true calling; Beauty Photography. “Beautiful imagery has always held my attention and I enjoy exploring colour, motion and contrast through my photography,” says Thandiwe. Her photographic style is primarily characterized by dramatic lighting and lots of editing. Much of her creativity is drawn from a personal challenge to turn everyday items into unique photography props. Thus far, some of the ordinary items she has enjoyed using to create images include cooking flour, wrapping paper, water, turmeric powder and sand. Thandiwe’s tool of choice is a Nikon D700 and does her post processing using Adobe Photoshop CS5. All make-up is done by Ciku Kiarie. www.thandiwemuriu.com

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We highly regard the skills of Thandiwe Muriu. Her retouching skills are simply unrivalled. She goes all out with a vivid color display in her work. No additional retouching was required upon the submission of this masterpieces. We hope to see Thandiwe push her skillset to deliver stunning photographic masterpieces that will pin her as a talent to watch. We also commend the great work by models for the beautiful poses without forgetting the very talented make-up artist Ciku Kiarie for the outstanding art she did on the models.

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Are you an aspiring fashion photographer? Do you have any remarkable work that you think is worth being showcased on FIERCE MAGAZINE? Submit your thumbnails via photofolio@fierce.co.ke for consideration.

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Get a pair of rugged jeans, preferably one that is a bit old and worn out. Or you can hit the ‘Mitumba Market’ and grab a second hand pair, one that you haven’t yet developed an attachment to. Why? You don’t want to try your skills on a brand new pair of jeans just yet. The result might be catastrophic and the damage irreparable.

Find a cutting tool. A saw or your standard bread knife would work perfectly. If you do not have any of the two you can opt for your neighbor’s Doberman. Throw the pair of jeans over the fence and allow the fe to liberally sink its beastly teeth into the jeans. Results for the latter option are quite unpredictable and usually not worthwhile… you are duly warned.

3 Use different levels of pressure while severing the fabric. Go against the fabric weave. Be merciless on the pair, after all, it is supposed to transform into a rugged pair of jeans. [Jeans created by Dayvee]

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FERVOR Having come across many fashion designers and fashion retailers during my search for the trendiest wears in Nairobi, I realized some things that stood out strongly among these gifted fashionistas. Call them profit seeking fashion retailing individuals, but the overriding traits they possess include; passion, zeal, dedication and commitment. They all echoed in oneness, that the fashion business in the East African capital is characterized by neck breaking, nerve wrecking competitiveness. You need to have an iron gut and a love for fashion that stems from the very core of your being. “This business survives in blood and tears, there is nothing like it.” One designer said. During the trends shoot, I saw it all. The zeal of the passionate models who dedicated themselves to work past the twilight deep into the night; the passion and the tears of the talent coordinator who tirelessly worked to have the shoot run smoothly in spite of the rain; the photographer who was intensely keen to see the shoot a success. Bottom-line, the whole FIERCE magazine crew was phenomenal. I took a sigh of relief once the shoot was over, it was a harrowing experience caused by a spineless supplier. Then I understood what the fashion designer meant, “Surviving in blood and tears.” I had lived it. Fashion trends live in constant flux at the same time there are pieces produced that become timeless and iconic. This issue's trends is dedicated to all the fervent lovers of fashion and my dear friend George Ndirangu of 2DIE4, who despite proximity challenges from the trends project, worked earnestly to make it a success. I salute you.

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BLACKBIRD'S SUAVE COLLECTION Blackbird has a natural knack when it comes to designing outstanding gentlemen's ensemble. Their finely cut blazers and shorts give you a feel of elegance and classiness that only 007 would match. The colors are well chosen and matched such that any blazer goes with any shorts. You walk like a boss and feel like a boss because their outfits do definitely grab everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention. Order your size. www.fierce.co.ke/shop

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SLING HANDBAG KSH 2,000 AT DIAMOND PLAZA 0720581332 PENCIL SKIRT KSH3,000 BLACK CHIFFON TOP KSH 3,000 BY NONI MUTHONI MODEL: PATRICIA

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RETURN OF THE GLADIATORS Some of the most brutal wars on the planet happen on the streets as everyone tries to out do each other by rocking the trendiest outfit there is out there. As this two models found out, the streets are merciless, they are gladiator arenas where only the most trendy gladiator survives. Gain the upper hand in the arena. www.fierce.co.ke/shop

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THE THREE EMPIRES The art of impressions can be a simple one if you have the right elements to execute an unforgettable appearance. Collect ensembles that make lets you stand out like the plumage of a peacock. Something that grabs the attention of every eye and not because its clasping your body too tight that your pores can hardly breath, but a simple ensemble that effortlessly keeps your empire well secured and in business. www.fierce.co.ke/shop

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AN EPIC TAKE OVER The business of T-shirt and apparel branding in Kenya is fast growing with more than a dozen notable brands. The competition is cut-throat with every brand coming up with ingenious ways in marketing themselves. Each brand wants to claim a niche in the market. But thus far, Epic Nation has beaten the rest to the game. Retailing at affordable prices, Epic Nation stocks various T-shirt designs and remarkable hoodies. The colors almost mimic neon. They are available in all sizes for both male and female. Order via our shop. Home delivery available. (Nairobi area only). www.fierce.co.ke/shop

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The earth can be a vengeful mistress when mistreated. Drought and famine once unleashed can wipe out a whole generation of the living. When we go out to fend and hunt and return home with a kill, we know the earth is appeased, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why there is plenty for us to feast on. Fashion like the earth can also be a vengeful mistress. You have to appease fashion by learning it, understanding it and embracing it. We have embraced it to the core. We have let it stir us up and set us on fire and for that, we could hold nothing back. We went forth for a hunt to bring you a kill for a feast, our prey, the best fabric designer we could find; VLISCO fabric, solely being distributed and retailed by AFRICAN MYSTIQUE , the best jewelry , accessories and bags designer undisputedly in the whole of Africa; ADĂ&#x2030;LE DEJAK and one of the most remarkable photographers in Eastern Africa; OSBORN MACHARIA. The result is an irresistible sumptuous feast for your eyes. Enjoy!

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BIOS Adèle Dejak cut her teeth in the world of typographic design in England and Italy before moving to Nairobi, Kenya in 2005 and turning her attention to accessories design. Adèle found herself intrigued by the natural beauty of horn and begun to experiment with techniques of creating uniques shapes and fashioned pieces. Her flair was noticed and spurned on by an admirer of one of her creations who encouraged Adèle to set up shop creating unique shapes to wear. Dejak's Nigerian roots begun to merge perfectly with European influences and she set out on her never-ending quest for that essential artefact that allows you to express your own style.

African Mystique Limited partnered with Vlisco BV, the leading manufacturer of quality luxury fashion fabrics in mid 2012. They have proudly been appointed as the sole distributor of Vlisco fabric brands in Kenya. They stock and distribute Vlisco, Woodin and GTP fabrics at wholesale and retail within East Africa.Their main mission is to supply quality high end fashion fabric to the African market all while developing top notch fashion trends with their fabric.They are inviting prospective stockists to retail their fabric within shopping malls and markets within Kenya. African Mystique is currently supplying fashion designers andTailors. They supplied the fabric used to create the FIERCE Eccentric garments.

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BIO Osborn Macharia is a Kenyan born Photographer based in Nairobi with a background in Architecture and Design. His heart is in approaching photography from the digital art point of view. He is heavily driven by concepts and lighting in every shoot that he undertakes. He achieves this through on-location setups or composites. His desire is to see African digital art and photography compete on an International level.

CREDITS MODELS FROM LEFT: AMBER ORAH, DAYVEE, LORRETTA AND GRACE ART DIRECTOR & CONCEPT: TIMOTHY MWANGI STYLISTS: MAUREEN WAMBUI & ZIKI ODOTE MAK-UP: RAPHAEL NDAI PROPS: ROBERT MUTAHI-SPEAR, OSTRITCH FEATHERS-SWORD

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FLEUR REBELLE There is nothing cagey about Huddah, there absolutely no caution about the way she puts it all out there on the social media; bluntly, boldly and fearlessly. She is gutsy and going with what she throws on her social media, the thin line between morality and utter madness becomes extremely blurred. She passes off a luscious sassy sexiness that drives men wild with lust. She has remained mysterious, shying away from the main stream media yet building up a lot of heat from her brassy social media blasts. Who is Huddah Monroe? Is she the ultimate boss lady (as self titled)? Can she be defined? Fierce magazine resolved to find out what makes this vivacious spellbinding vixen tick.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE MAKENI INTERVIEW BY TIM KAMUZUBANDA WORDS BY TONY NABILIKI MAKEUP BY STEVE ‘KOBY’ OMONDI

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When you meet someone whose eyes seemingly pierce through your vitals, you get this sort of unwitting urge to brace yourself; while at the same time be at your best. Then they go ahead and surprise you with rare warmth that they throw at your face unsparingly. Those are the Hudda Monroes; the type of people that are seldom understood, the ones that take delivery of the same measure of love as they do hatred, the type that don’t cower at telling it as it is, the type that are in every sense of the word… Fierce

udda tames controversy with the same doggedness that Joy Adamson had when she was taming Elsa. The hottie just sparked out of the blue right into the celebrated social circles and now she seems to roll easy out of everyone’s tongue. Hudda this! Hudda that! Some think of her as the new hottest body on the block, some think she’s overrated only thanks to lust driven minds, some love to think of her as the present-day “Sweet Connie Hamzy”. But that’s them… because Hudda thinks of herself as Sexy, Bold, Bossy and Classy. She asserts this with a smile that sits somewhere between blunt bitch and pretty-girl-next-door. A pretty face that somewhat exudes innocence that leaves you wondering if she really is someone who could handle controversy let alone court it wittingly. For someone who harbors ambition to one day own a clothing and shoe-line, Hudda’s style is explicitly refined. In a simple trance she can swing from wild and sassy to flamingly sexy to whatever else category. I guess that’s one of the things that make her special. During this chat she rocks a pair of orange wedge-heeled shoes nicely complimented by the luminous green colorblock nail polish that covers her peeping toes. Her hair is folded in a neat round pile at the back of her head, almost like an angelic halo. She wears a tight LBD that soundly accentuates her gorgeous arcs and curls. She has chosen to cut her accessories to a modest minimum, only donning a tasteful timepiece that sits easy around her wrist. Tatted just below her collar bone in neat Edwardian Script are the words Fleur Rebelle; two French words that are a precise description of Hudda’s element. Also inked on her arm are flowing stars, maybe a mystical representation of her navigating flawlessly through life, or maybe not. Tim Kamuzu Banda otherwise known as TKB who is sitting on the chair across dares not ask; he is on a more

urgent mission, a mission to demystify Huddah. She seems confident… self assured; but some little fidgeting here and there betrays her poise a wee bit. This I didn’t expect from the ‘fiery’ Hudda. “She should be taking this like a rodeo ace,” I think to myself. “Or is TKB too bullish for comfort?” She confesses that this was her first gig for mainstream media. And goes on… “I don’t even know how I agreed to this interview, but I think this is something worth my time.” She affirms. I am impressed she thought so; otherwise it would have been an utter waste of time for the whole FIERCE crew. I have to admit, it was a herculean task pinning her down. So what’s the fascination with Huddah? Who is she? What does she do? Is she a model, socialite, video vixen, entrepreneur? Or is she a neatly wrapped combination of all the above? Is there more to Hudda than meets the eye? How did she rise to fame and can this wild flower be tamed? Like almost everyone else, I remain wedged in the dark; only depending on rumors fanned by haters and lovers of Hudda. Speculations and assumptions; but as anyone with a good head on their shoulder knows, assumption is the mother of all *insert preferred expletive here*. I sit in the interview lending nothing but ears, and, I must confess, a prejudiced mindset with mounds of notions about this lady. But I force myself to have an open mind, a clean slate ready to be rewritten by her as she outpours to TKB about who she really is. The real Huddah Monroe. We knew about Huddah from social media, specifically twitter; and Tweeps will tell you that she doesn’t shy away from serving eye candy every so often. Letting loose a body part of two with reckless abandon. TKB with all claws out starts off his line of questioning. “Did you sleep with Akon?” Here’s the thing. Not so long back,

Hudda had the local gossip platforms thrown in a melee of sorts with word that she banged Senegalese/American R&B and hip hop sensation Akon. Well, did she jump his bones? According to Hudda, that whole tale was fabricated by the media for whatever reason. She admits having had dinner with the star and his entourage but says the rest of the story was a blatant hoax. “Are you a groupie or an escort? I hope you understand what I mean by the term escort?” TKB assails. And at that moment I thought Hudda would bitch-slap the journalistic brute out of TKB. But she just let out a tiny cute smirk. “Some people are for some reason inclined to think I am just a groupie and say things like, Huddah is a whore or an escort… I am neither of those; and I will not try defending myself here,” she went on. “I will let people have their own opinions about me; I don’t want to change anyone’s perception about who I am. I am whatever they say I am,” with this, she sunk into her Blackberry, all while giving TKB a dismissive demeanor. Was TKB a tad livid? Oh yes he was. “About love and relationships,” TBK sets off again, guile eyes lighting up. “Prezzo?” “No comment,” Huddah cuts in. “Ian Mugoya?” “No comment,” the Boss Lady does it again, more curtly this time. “Let’s leave my so called relationships out of this.” “Surely you must have dated some men,” TKB calmly asks. “Yes I have, but I don’t date men anymore, they are the best people I know, but I love women. You have to agree with me that women are beautiful, aren’t they?” To which TKB lightly replied, “I can’t compete with you on that.”

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“Let’s ease into this,” TKB continues. “How would you describe yourself?” “I am a bold, bossy and classy woman.” Huddah replies; and almost instantaneously TKB asks. “Why do you call yourself the Boss Lady?” “Because I am a boss of everything I do.” “Enlighten us a bit about your background, where were you born? Who is the Hudda we don’t know?” “I was born in Eastleigh but I wasn’t raised there. I am of Kenyan Somali descent and my whole family lives in Nairobi. I have actually been to Somalia once as a kid; that was before the guns took reign. But I remember Somalia as this very beautiful place.” On a lighter note TKB asks Hudda if she would have been as daring if she were living in Somalia. To which Huddah answers with unwitting ease. “Yes I would have been exactly the same; that is if Somalia wasn’t still stuck in the 70’s.” “What about schooling, where did you go to school?” TKB inquired. “I honestly don’t remember,” Huddah answers dismissively. The FIERCE crew present can’t help their chuckles. Was she getting in touch with her funny bone or was she being serious? “I went to many schools during my childhood, I can’t remember the names of many of the schools I went to, except for my secondary school which is somewhere in Karen.” “I know all the secondary schools in Karen.” TKB teases. “Name them, maybe you’ll help me jog my memory,” Huddah retorts. “Actually to be honest I don’t want people judging me based on where I went to school. But I went to Graffins College where I studied programming mainly in Java. After that I worked for a bit, and then got fed up. That, in a nutshell is how my academic story reads.” At this point I thought the conversation had started taking a stroll along bored avenue. What other interesting elements did Huddah have to offer? TKB seemingly read my mind and came out with bare knuckles. “What’s up with those photos?” “What photos?” she, again, throws those

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“You’ll be surprised that some of the stuff put up on my page isn’t even done by me." prickly eyes at TKB and quickly shifts them to her BB probably to sneak in a quick tweet. “Naked twitpics of you, making rounds in the social media,” TKB persists. “Well, what about them?” Hudda responds, not fretting for a second. “Impressive,” I think to myself. “Did you put up those photos?” TKB asks. “You’ll be surprised that some of the stuff put up on my page isn’t even done by me.” She tries to steer away from the line of conversation. “So did someone go behind your back? And post the photos?” TKB persists. “Okay, I posed for those photos, and they are now in the public eye. So whatever reaction from that doesn’t really bother me… in any case publicity either good or bad is still publicity, and I thrive in bad publicity,” the Boss Lady retorts. In the virtual and ‘fast-paced’ world of twitter, Hudda is your typical Spammer Hammer. Her twits vary widely from downright notorious, to sexy, to eerie, to soft, and once in a while to a scathing attack or reaction to someone or something. TKB pressed on with his mission, he had done his research well on Huddah and from that, he unleashed the twitter card. Huddah had created a battle field on twitter by bluntly giving her opinion about how she felt about Marya over her song Sishiki Simu. It was intentional and she let it be known. She might as well had stuck her head in a wasps nest. The retaliation from Marya’s camp was brutal and she soaked it all in. I admire that she plays hard and rough. The

tweef with Marya over her song Sishiki Simu went something like this. “@HUDDAHMONROE @maryaogopadjs truth is I didn't abuse u. I just wondered aloud why you'd sit down and write a song like 'Sishiki Simu.' My thoughts." "@HUDDAHMONROE When I dissed Maryas song, I was all alone. Why is the whole of Ogopa Deejays on my d**k?" "@HUDDAHMONROE I'm tired of shooting the s**t, my opinion still remains. Marya has no musical talent. #HakunaKituUtafanya" "@HUDDAHMONROE If I dissed Wahu, STL, Amani and many others with talent, I'd be committing twitter suicide but a fat brown skin woman with no talent. C'MON!" And naturally, she got back an equal measure of venom. @WorldStarBosset @maryaogopadjs Hun, you have fans all the way in Australia so don't let this chik who sucks d**k to get a meal bring you down" "@shiladiva At least I know what @ maryaogopadjs does and I respect that!!!....what does @huddahmonroe do? And why doesn't she respect Marya's art?" As she puts it, she hangs out with myriad local and international stars because she is a boss like that. Huddah hustles hard and loves getting paid for it. She prefers that your perception and feelings towards her, be it loathe or love, remain as is. She has no time to define herself and that’s why she leaves it up to you do it. You will find her shopping anywhere from upscale stores such as Angelos, Mr Price and Alcott Kenya or to other average places such as Toy Market or the exhibition stalls along Moi Avenue. Hudda’s vision is to build a business empire sooner rather than later. She looks at herself as a future real estate mogul and also of course own her own shoe-line. She looks driven enough to trample upon anyone who dares stand on her way. So steer clear. Hudda is fierce, bold, eccentric and a boss. A true Rebel Flower.

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sardonic smile dances on her lips as she lets out a shriek of sorts, at the same time mumbling some of the nasty jibe she’d picked up from haughty. com. She was satisfied; I could always tell by the way she would coil into a heap next to me. Seconds into her huffing, she will pull out a Marlboro stick and light away. That would be the only thing serving to illuminate the stillness in the room. Not her flowing white gown that lay ghostly on the floor, and not the imposing antique painting of the Virgin Mary that stared down from the wall. “I have to go Sister June,” I would softly implore. “That will be 10k as usual.” “You muff! Don’t call me Sister June, Call me Sandy.” She would retort as she reached for a clutch-bag that had the most eerie crimson shade I had ever seen. I grab my cash and burst out of St Anthony’s convent like the past hour and a half never even happened. I hated Tuesdays. There was nothing amorphous about my life; I am a gigolo, have been since ’02. My upbringing wasn’t saintly, but neither was it as callous. After high school, it dawned on me that God had thrown-in a couple more inches my way, enough to make my member vastly whispered about. And as word went round, glances and advances were hot in tow. Initially it was all for fun and ego-pampering, until the day Ms Njuki saw it fit to generously reward our frequent discreet rendezvous. I doubt if she had the slightest inkling, but the petite celebrated MILF had just freed Willy. A day or two later I remember typing out my resignation letter and literally inserting sixteen smileys after a plainly vulgar and boisterous prose. Who needed a drab marketer’s job when I could have clientele on speed dial eager to have me devour them? Some young, some old, some slim, some fat, some with pretty faces that would shake the oval out of Barrack’s office and some who looked like weathered creeks; my ‘portfolio’ had become a global frat house of women who desired sexual fulfillment. Word of mouth was a beautiful platform. At 30, I reckon I am doing extremely well for myself. My apartment sat neatly in the middle of Lavingtons’ silky environs. A neighborhood where Japanese-Spitz and Chihuahuas take evening strolls with their snooty owners. Where cabro-paved walkways stretch parallel to well tendered flowers and greenery. A neighborhood where the flowers would peep through picket fences and uncannily wave you hallo, while at the same time stare scornfully at those who didn’t belong. I had gotten accustomed to the scornful stares. I didn’t feel like I belonged here. I almost hated this place. I miss Ofafa Maringo; a relatively ‘downtrodden’ side of town where everyone knew the next guy’s mother, father and kin. A place where mongrels take all-day strolls and gunshots will often bother the otherwise peaceful nights. This is the place where my mind glides to when nostalgia strikes. This is where I grew up, in the midst of simplistic happiness. But I had to escape from all that and try as hard as I could to create my own luck. Run away from the place I loved. Once in while it dawns on me that as much as that lady Njuki ignited a new thing in me, I had followed that up

to the fullest; to almost touch the epitome of my new-found career. I still remember a paragraph from an “instruction manual” of sorts that I’d read at the very beginning. Words I took to heart and use to inform my everyday activities. “Allow these women to come to you. Do not chase them or give them any hint that you’re looking for them, or a woman of their type. Do not initiate a conversation. Make yourself available -- play hard-to-get. Let the woman exercise her independence and feelings of making her own selection. This means that unless she’s really “turned on by the radiance of your personality,” or else quite desperate, she will not “pick you up” on this first meeting. But don’t despair -- have patience and continue your display of intelligence, good manners and charm.” It is not often that I look inside myself trying to find emotion. The last time when hysterical moans nearly awoke my conscience was the very day Ms Njuki had involuntarily inducted me into this world of sex and money. So now as I ride Keisha (my sleek grey BMW) to Ms Njuki’s house, I try hard to muffle any traces of emotion. The only emotion I have grown to love is greed. Greed served me in tons of awesome ways; it is the catalyst that fanned my libido. I park Keisha two blocks away from Ms Njuki’s house; she had a reputation she had to guard. The gate is open as usual, so I close it behind me and slink in, under the shade of the 9pm darkness. The man of the house and their twins are halfway across the world, swimming with dolphins in Hawaii. In her red silk negligee, you could swear Njuki was 18. Nothing could betray her 47 years, nothing at all. She wears the room like a mean queen as she ‘seemingly glides’ upstairs, beckoning me to follow. She doesn’t speak a word. She lets her raw sex appeal speak for her, the intonations are fluent. She still has the same petite frame she had nine years back. Everything still exactly where it was, albeit enhanced to dazzle just a tad more. Her body toned and flexible. Her lips pouty and thick. This was going to be literally worth every penny. Moments later as her lithe body took me in whole, only the intense pleasure mattered. Pleasure that surged through her from head to toe. But all I could think about was the crisp clean touch of legal tender. It had been a great ending to a great day. So I allowed myself to smile a little longer, right out to the street headed for home.

The only emotion I have grown to love is greed. Greed served me in tons of awesome ways; it is the catalyst that fanned my libido.

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