Author archive: Vincent
UP Viral Wednesday- From Diamond Platnumz to Michelle Obama
A love letter from Kiplangat, a rap freestyle by Michelle Obama and complex Swahili metaphors from Diamond Platnumz are some of the viral videos that will cheer you up on this gloomy Wednesday .
DetailsUP Event Review: 50 Years of Kenya- Finland Diplomatic Relations Marked by The Trail
To mark 50 years of amicable relations between Kenya and Finland, Performers and audience were engaged in a remarkable dance performance “Trail” by renowned Finnish choreographer Tero Saarinen. Kicking off on Friday, it ran till Sunday at the Kenya National Theatre.
DetailsUP Event Review: Jameson Live, More Than a Party—an Experience
Jameson Live last Saturday on Jamhuri Day was more than a normal Nairobi party. It was an experience the capital deserved! UP Nairobi was there. Here is our take.
DetailsUP Events: Nairobi’s A-List Musicians to Grace Tis’ The Season 2015, From Sage to Chris Adwar
Pine Creek Records presents Tis’ The Season 2015 on Friday 11th December from 7pm, and Saturday 12th December from 4pm at The Prestige Plaza Ballroom!
DetailsUP Music: Dela Covers Adele’s Hello, in Swahili
Adele’s global hit ‘Hello’ has touched hearts all over the world with its hauntingly beautiful lyrics. These lyrics have now been translated to Swahili by the talented and beautiful Queen of Afro Pop, Dela. The track has already raked over 50,000 hits since its release on YouTube.
DetailsUP Event Review: Cake Mixing at Heron Portico
The Heron Portico Hotel treated their guests to an exclusive cake mixing ceremony at their exclusive Mdalasini restaurant. The event, which is still a novelty to most Kenyans, saw all invited guests dressed in chef’s hats joining the hotel’s staff in actively participating in the mixing ritual. UP Foodies were there and bring you the full scoop (pun intended!)
DetailsUP Fashion: UP Christmas Party—Look Dapper, be a Flapper
The decadence of the 1920’s is back in fashion with UP Magazine’s Christmas party set to rock the capital on Friday 18th December, 2015.
DetailsUP Music: New Video Alert, “Baby Don’t Go” MDQ feat Khuli Chana
Earlier this year she dropped her album, MDQ Upgraded. Now she is back with a new video. Watch it here first.
DetailsUP Music: New Video Alert, Calvo Mistari, Opips & Jardel—‘Take It Low’
Calvo Mistari Teams up with Duo Opips & Jardel to bring you this feel good jam Take It Low, produced by RedRepublik’s KidKay aka Kora. The video was directed by Edu G for Team Mistari Productions.
DetailsUP Events: Finnish Choreographer Tero Saarinen Brings The Power of Dance to Nairobi
Performers and audience are set to engage in a remarkable dance performance “Trail” by renowned Finnish choreographer Tero Saarinen on the 12th and 13th of December at the Kenya National Theatre.
DetailsUP Music: First Listen of Phy’s Debut Album, Phylosophy
Phy’s debut album is a collection of upbeat soulful Afro-pop songs with R&B influences, featuring collaborations with Khaligraph Jones, Rabbit King Kaka and Kagwe Mungai. With production from Tim “timwork” Rimbui, Jaaz Odongo and Saint P, the ten track album is one that you will be listening for years to come.
DetailsUP Music: New Track Alert, Stronger by Electrique DJs and Patricia Kihoro
New track alert! Here is ‘Stronger’, a track by Electrique featuring Patricia Kihoro.
DetailsUP In-depth: Tetu Shani Undresses Music and Addresses Mood Rock Music
“I see myself as a songwriter/singer heavily influenced by American folk music, with other influences such as Reggae, Soul Music and Alternative Rock. So, I call my music: Mood Rock Music”- Tetu Shani.
DetailsUP Music: New Video Alert, Femi One’s Brikicho
New video alert! Rapper Femi One has released a new single, Brikicho.
DetailsUP Music: Phy Debuts New Video ‘Ruka’ Featuring King Kaka & Khaligraph Jones
Singer, songwriter and Maisha Superstar winner, PHY, has released the visuals to her brand new song, ‘Ruka.’
DetailsUP Music - New Video Alert: ‘Zingua’ by Amos and Josh
Amos and Josh delve into their music archives and pay tribute to Jamnazi and their hit track, I’m Not Sober, with their new jam, Zingua
DetailsUP Music- New Video Alert: Zikki and Jaguar ‘Take It Slow’
The audio had fans going wild, finally the video is out! UP reviews the video of the sublime collaboration between Zikki and Jaguar.
DetailsUP Trending :The Buzz Around Pope Francis’ Visit to Kenya, in Photos
From popular cartoonists to the social media, from the streets to the dailies, Pope Francis visit has brought some buzz with it.
DetailsUP Video of The Week: Jamaican Songstress Alaine Does a Reggae Cover of Adele’s ‘Hello
The first track from Adele’s new album came out and it went viral shattering records on billboard charts worldwide. And guess what? Jamaican songstress, Alaine has released a reggae cover
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