Groove Awards 2010 dinner launch
Submitted by lily on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 14:03.Lydia Njeri
Jimmy Gait gets a Coca Cola Sponsorship
Submitted by Ritah Mutuku on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 11:47.According to sources say, gospel artiste Jimmy Gait has for some months been enjoying a deal from soft-drinks and beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola Company who are said to be promoting his latest album Huratiti.
It is said that the giant soft drinks and beverage company has been supporting him when he has shows since December.
Gait’s popularity started after the hit song ‘Wakati’ which debuted about three years ago.
Highlights from Stitchie's performance at Mavuno Dome
Submitted by Joyce on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 13:58.Jamaican Reggae gospel artist Stitchie, Mavuno
Submitted by Joyce on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 10:42.Stitchie who is well known for his collaboration with secular reggae artist Elephant in the song titled "What a Mighty God we serve" shared the stage with local artist DNA, and Rufftone.
Video: Reggae for Valentines
Submitted by Joyce on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 15:44.Watch the video for Stitchie's hit track 'Fast and Pray".
By Japheth Njage
The new kid reinventing Kenyan gospel crunk
Submitted by lily on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 15:00.By Lydia Njeri
If you thought that gospel artists had outdone themselves by introducing swagger in church and dressing as cool as every other artist, then, here’s another one for you. Imagine the church going crunk.
Video: A Haiya! moment with gospel group Praise Avenue
Submitted by Joyce on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 12:59.
Coffee with Kora Award nominee Astar
Submitted by Joyce on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 16:25.I first met Kora Award nominee A Star as a college student. Back then he owned and managed a crazy website called www.kenyamadness.com. The site was all about the partying which was what filled up his campus days.
Astar is now at the height of his music career having been nominated for the prestigious Kora Awards in 2008 for his track ‘In the name of Jesus’ and Kisima Award nomination for Best Male artist in the same year.
Poll: Do you know Kenyan Kora Award nominee Astar?
Submitted by Joyce on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 12:31.Video: Songa by Astar ft Kerah
Submitted by Joyce on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 10:07.
Entertainment
- Coast fans finally get Sauti Sol closer to them after making requests on Facebook.
- Rhumba music welcomed the weekend last Friday night at Egesa East Villa Inn in Umoja where vocalist Musa Juma and his Limpopo International Band entertained.
- The March edition of Blanket's & Wines will feature the Villagers band, Stan and Dan 'Chizi' Aceda.
- Haiya! previews some of the popular entertainment events on the cards in Nairobi this weekend.
- Tusker Project Fame (TPF) music reality TV shows finalists Wendy Kimani and Patricia Kahoro will tonight be star attractions at an open mic session at Fiesta Restaurant.
Lifestyle
- Majority of Haiya! visitors agree that men who cheat have lower IQ's. What do you think? Vote and share your opinion.
- Are you a player? How many times do you cheat on your wife or partner? This may just help you determine how less intelligent you are.
- When the Divas sing, all music lovers respond; no one knows this better than the Divas themselves, it being the reason why they aim to raise money for a good cause. Haiya! fills you in on this unique event.
- 67% of Haiya! visitors believe that Sexual Addiction is not a serious illness. Vote and share your opinion on the issue.
- Do you spend much of your free time fantasizing about sex, using sex to deal with boredom, stress, turning to masturbation whenever a sexual partner is not available? If yes, then you need to see a doctor because you could be suffering from a common disease known as Sexual Addiction.
Music
- Former Project Fame contestant and local artist plans to further her music career academically in the U.S and hopes to join the famous Broadway Theater. Vote and share your opinion on Kaz's potential to join Broadway.
- In an interview with Jimmy Gathu on Citizen’s breakfast show Kaz explain her plans to study music in the US with the aim of finally joining Broadway.
- Haiya!'s Eudiah Kamonjo talks to local rap group Anga Zetu about their musical journey from winning a rap competition to representing Swahili hip-hip in Kenya.
- Gospel artist Jimmy Gait is set to launch his band next. Watch out for his new song which he said he will be releasing in a months time.
- “I don’t want to do music for the sake of doing it, I want to do something that people can listen to,” Laety says.