Stella Mwangi aka STL is a Kenyan-born, Public Enemy and Queen Latifah inspired hardcore hustler female MC, who has shared stages with the likes of Talib Kweli, Common, Slick Rick, Dead Prez, Public Enemy and the legendary Angelique Kidjo.
This young lady has also worked with African artists such Senegalese hip-hop group, Wagable, Mishelle, Abbas Kubaff, and Ousman.
A prolific musician, she is making great inroads into music. Read about her on her website and learn more about her career here.
Michael Wanguhu is at it again. He has hit on a great concept and is coming out with a great movie. The movie, ‘Ni Wakati’, shows how the revolutionary youth of Africa, utilizing Hip-hop have turned the Ghetto’s into breeding ground of explosive talent in the art’s and the political sphere.
I love the fact that he ties the past and the present to lead a road to the future. WithM1 from Dead Prez and Umi from POW, he leads the way to Africa and talks to founding fathers of the Black Panther movement.
They work in reuniting Africans and African Americans through the strongest bond that exists between the two today, hip hop. They all journey to revitalize their essence and purpose from the existing leaders of the Black Panther Pete and Charlotte O’neal, based in Arusha, Tanzania. Keep an eye on this space for updates, coming soon.
Tonicah Akin (photo courtesy of News Africa)
Maurine Tonicah Akinyi a.k.a. Tonicah Akin, is a producer, engineer, and musician based in Denmark. She owns Production Company, Akin Tonez Productions and loves jazz, although she listens to, and enjoys, other genres.
She mixes traditional music with urban sounds to get a unique tone that is uniquely hers. You are welcome to listen to her latest music here. You can also learn more about her through the interview on News Africa.
This week’s video will be a tribute to singing in Kiswahili and Sheng (a mix of Kiswahili, other local languages, and English. This one is by K9 featuring D.N.A. Enjoy and have a blessed weekend.
Wahu recently won a MAMA award and this video gives you a glimpse into why.
The Neutral Sisters, Kyra and Bianca Noons
It is with a heavy heart that I write that Bianca Noons, the other half of that fabulous reggae group, The Neutral Sisters, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2008. She had been in a diabetes-induced coma for over a year. She was 30 years old. Kenyan Jewels would like to pass our condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Her sister, Kyra, has planned a concert that will be a tribute concert featuring reggae artist Kymani Marley, scheduled for Dec. 19 at Bar Rio, 6400 Richmond in Houston, Texas. Rest In Peace, Bianca. You made an impact that will never be forgotten. For more information, visit www.neutralsisters.com.
Thank you, Sharon for sharing the information.
Here is a video that I think all will enjoy. Ah, Abbas Kubaff is showing his skills again. Proud of him. And who is Baby G? She is hot! I guess it is time to find out more about her and let you all know. Here is the video. Enjoy and have a blessed weekend.
This weeks video of the week is “Don’t Stop” by Ida Onyango. It has a little bit of the chakacha going! Enjoy
I thought I would put up a video that is positive and highlights the beauty of doing what is right in the sight of God. Have a blessed weekend and thanks, Michelle, for sending this to me. It’s a great video, and I like Michelle’s style of rapping!
Kyra Noons and Bianca Noons
I realize that this is old news to most people who keep up with the Neutral Sisters, but for those who aren’t in the know, Bianca Noons slipped into a diabetic coma in December 2007 and is apparently still in a coma. She suffers from juvenile diabetes. Her sister, Kyra, wrote a song called “Hold On” for her sister and performed it at a benefit to help raise awareness about Diabetes, and help raise money for Bianca’s bed (the cost is $33,000).
Club Riddim hosted a benefit on August 1 featuring Kyra Noons, Black Sheep, Major Riley, Blackstone, Super Neil, Tremendus, and Fatta Carey and Mikey Faith Crew.
Kenyan Jewels featured the Neutral Sisters earlier and showcased their tremendous talent. Our prayers are with the Noons family as they deal with this medical situtation. God bless you all.
