Kenya Urban Afro band Elani is set to perform this Sunday

Thursday

Urban Afro group band Elani based in Nairobi Kenya is made up of Bryan Chweya, Maureen Kunga and Wambui Ngugi. The multitalented Musicians | Songwriters | Vocalists formed shortly after they met in 2008 and take their name from the Giriama word for “light”. They have shared the stage with numerous local artists, including Eric Wainaina, Sauti Sol and Suzzana Owiyo, as well as South Africa’s Jonathan Butler and Anthony David from the USA with their mission that has always been to put East Africa on the musical map through producing quality music in the industry.

They have worked on several songs like Jana Usiku,Milele,KooKoo,Zuzu,Hapo Zamani and Barua Ya Dunia “letter to the world” a song about perseverance that was recorded at Eric Musyoka’s studio in October 2012 and released just over a year later.

Elani now bring their special brand of Afro rock-pop to the Big Brother Africa stage, representing Kenya and getting the crowd moving for another nail-biting eviction show com this sunday.

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DJ Twist set for the Big Brother Channel O party this Friday

Wednesday

Jose Joao, better known as DJ Twist sprightly host of The Empty Fridge on Fresh FM is set to fire up the turn tables at Friday night’s famous Channel O party. Representing Namibia this week, DJ Twist is elated to have been invited to herd this sheep of party-hungry Hotshots, and after last Friday's thrills and spills this was a party we didn't want to miss.
We caught up with the electrifying MC and jockey for a quick catch up.
Well versed in various musical genres DJ Twist expressed a soft-spot he has for old school music. This seems to be a growing trend amongst DJ’s and musicians. That being said however, he love giving the crowd what they want which is often the latest and freshest.
From a young and tender age Twist has always been an entertainer but was set to follow in the producer-footsteps of his father and even considering embarking on an upright path as a lawyer. Boy are we glad the lad came to his senses and headed for a radio station to pursue music. He has since been serving Namibia the finest of dance tunes.
His musical influences include DJ’s Bantu Soul, Euphonik, Kent and jazz pianist Bob James for texture. With all these layers the housemates are in for a party like no other.
Twist reckons he’d do well as a housemate but figures Luis and Permithias are a good pair to represent Namibia.
We look forward to a stellar set by DJ Twist at the Channel O party on Friday night.

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Housemates win thier second 100% wager

After wining the first full 100% wager last week, the hotshots went again to show their confidence in their talents and wagered 100% yet gain with Big Brother.
This week’s task  was about the modern dance battle. Like last week, this week housemates were required to  split into two teams; thank God that this week it was  not biased. We  had the blue team and the green team aka the zombies. In a  battle, each team at a time had to present their dance. All  happy and excited, the  green team  took the dance floor first and shook their bodies like there is no tomorrow.
After the green team’s presentation, it was the blue team’s moment and with ladies like Esther and Goitse, expect the best from them… I wouldn’t want to play judge but the fact is that, they nailed it.  At this particular juncture, what was left was Biggie’s conclusive statement. Yes of course,  they impressed him and he  had to let the 100%% wager out of his store. This has been the hotshots’ second 100% wager secured and they look very confident to retreat.
Congratulations to the hotshots….Which team rocked the dance battle?

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LILIAN PISSED WITH TAYO

The second wager has just been completed and the theme was modern dance .They split into two teams (Red team and Blue team).As usual the battle rolled in the house but Nigerian representatives Tayo and Sheilla shocked housemates when they engaged into a disagreement when they the entire house was celebrating their victory for earning 100%  after  their presentation today.
Lilian got pissed at Tayo’s stopping the drum roar to give the rest room to shin too coz his tired of being a topic . He said  he has realized that they are all equal in this house and he is tired of  apologizing to Africa for bad did’s”s but rather  keep it cool with the rest .It seems Tayos supremacy is deteriorating.

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Live Feed: Day 10 Preview

Time Check; 08:25: Actor and director Clint Brink, who plays the role of Tino on ETV’s soap drama Scandal, is back in the house to give housemates some tips on how to go about the latest Dance task.
Time Check; 08:55: To end his session this morning, Clint answers a very important question from Mr.265; how does one handle fame and attention from the media and the public.
Time Check; 09:20: Mr.265, JJ, Frankie and Idris are outside talking about the fight that happened yesterday between JJ, Alusa and Tayo. JJ is of the view that Idris got involved in the whole situation wrongly yet even didn’t have an idea what was going on. Idris promptly apologizes but JJ won’t be having any of it.
Time Check; 09:30: “I can’t stand bullies,” says JJ as he chats with Mr.265 and Frankie in the garden.
Time Check; 09:32: “Someone is looking for attention,” Idris tells the boys probably referring to Tayo. Mr.Malawi says that provoking and fighting will get people kicked out.
Time Check; 09:35: JJ is having a bad day at the office, he won’t stop complaining about yesterday’s events.
Time Check; 09:36: HoH Samantha joins the boys outside and ‘advises’ “when someone is arguing give him food.”
Time Check; 09:38: Frankie thinks Tayo shouldn’t have been attacked by everybody despite the fact that he was in wrong, he suggests to JJ that Tayo should hva been called aside and told that he was doing wrong instead of shouting and uttering abusive words yet so many people are watching the show.
Time Check; 09:42: Ugandan beauty Ellah is working on her eyebrows, trying to look good for the day ahead.
Time Check; 09:45: Some housemates seem to  be taking long waking up today, probably reserving enough energy for an eventful day ahead.
Time Check; 09:50: JJ, Mr.265, Butterphly, Alusa, Macky2, Laveda make their way to the kitchen to feast on some cereal.
Time Check; 10:01: Biggie informs housemates that hot water is no longer available.
Time Check; 10:08: Ellah fries some eggs for her breakfast, all looking beautiful today.
Time Check; 10:15: Seems the hatchet has already been buried as Tayo joins JJ and Alusa in the kitchen, they talk about semesters and all.
Time Check; 10:22: Alusa jokes that whenever he’s eating, Idris appears.
Time Check; 10:26: Samantha is summoned to the DR.
Time Check; 10:39: HoH is called to the DR.
Time Check; 10:40: Tayo, JJ, Alusa talk about different artistes in Africa’s music industry, D’Banj, P Square dominate.
Time Check; 10:45: Samantha reads out a task brief, shortly after, the store room is opened and housemates pick their props.
Time Check; 10:52: Sabina is told to check whether her transmitter is switched on.
Time Check; 11:07: Sabina is called to the DR.
Time Check; 11:25: Ellah, Sipe, Arthur relax in the garden while Frankie, JJ, Macky2, Tayo, Mr.265 and Trezagah get artistic.
Time Check; 11:45: Permithias and Butterphly are having a good time alone in one corner of the garden.
Time Check; 12:45: Housemates try on their outfits/props as they prepare for the fast approaching task presentations between the two teams (blue & red).
Time Check; 13:45: Rehearsal intensify in the lounge.
Time Check; 14:12: Some music is played to compliment the housemates’ dancing practice. Arthur leads the rest.
Time Check; 14:52: Former HoH Laveda chats to her successor Samantha about the talent the boys in the house have referring to the way they’ve responded to the dance task.
Time Check; 15:02: HoH is called to the DR.
Time Check; 15:37: Ellah is summoned to the DR.
Time Check; 15:42: Lilian turns rapper in the bedroom much to the excitement of JJ.
Time Check; 15:44: Sabina makes her way to the DR for her session. She says Tayo just wants to shout and disrespect people, “…he called Alusa a dog,” she says.
Time Check; 15:50: Tayo is next in the DR. He apologizes to Africa over his misgivings stressing that people’s behavior influenced his reactions.
Time Check; 15:58: JJ is next up in the DR. He says there’s no tension between him and Tayo as they’ve already sorted out everything.
Time Check; 16:05: Frankie says the level of maturity in the house is 6/10 because most of them are “a bunch of young people.”
Time Check; 16:08: Ma’m Pea talks about the Tayo-JJ altercation which she thinks shouldn’t have happened but all the same everything was cool now.
Time Check; 16:17: Goitse talks about her surprise date with Idris.
Time Check; 16:23: Esther claims that Nhlanhla and Sheillah are putting a cloth on their faces so that they think they are just friends, she also talks about Permithias and Laveda sharing a bed last night. She dances for Biggie.

Time Check; 16:32: Alusa says they’ll win the Wager as they have 96% of it so far.
Time Check; 16:40: “Me and Nhlanhla get a long very well. He says he likes me,” Sheillah shares with Biggie. She’s however having a bad day over sickness.
Time Check; 16:445: Kacey and Trezagah are told to check their microphones.
Time Check; 16:47: Macky2 thinks Tayo’s apology could be one of his strategies but it’s all good because they needed a little peace in the house.
Time Check; 16:55: Esther and Sabina get personal and talk about spouses. Seems Sabina is ready to settle down, small pepper asks her about her age and she tells her 28 to which small pepper assures her that a lot of people are watching and thus she’ll get someone.
Time Check; 17:02: Sabina and Permithias a getting playful in the garden.
Time Check; 17:00: Sheillah’s called to the DR for her medication.
Time Check; 17:06: Kacey is summoned to the DR and says he’s happy that he’s still in the house.
Time Check; 17:14: Trezagah is next up in the DR.
Time Check; 17:20: It’s raining at Biggie’s house.
Time Check; 17:25: Ellah is reprimanded for taking long to come to the DR.
Time Check; 17:32: Arthur talks about how housemates are surprised by how good he is when it comes to dancing.
Time Check; 17:40: Nhlanhla says Tayo’s apology was genuine because of the reasons he gave.
Time Check; 17:45: Macky2 says Tayo’s apology was a strategy.
Time Check; 17:50: Luis says he’s happy with the progress he’s made with his dancing skills.
Time Check; 17:59: Lilian in the Diary room.

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