NEW VIDEO: Shilole feat. Kitokololo & Rich Mavoko

AFRICAN MEN: Hollywood Stereotypes (FUNNY & Informative)

Mr NYALUSI lasting impression on the NY and overall TZ Community

Relaxing at ALAMO in Mount Vernon, 

getting ready to give a grand FAREWELL to Mr Dean Nyalusi who has made an honorable impression on everyone 

during his extended stay in New York. 

NEW EPISODE - The Interview Session & Behind the SCENES (Season 2)

GROWING UP AFRICAN - Click for MORE Episodes

Dance BATTLE - AFRICANs move the BEST!

I remember a couple of days ago I was arguing with a couple of friends who kept insisting they had other places that performed better. When it comes to MUSIC and DANCING everyone should know this originated from the mother continent and we've perfected every type of dance. Yes, we have maybe copied and also adapted western ways but no one gets down like an AFRICAN. First off it's a continent so comparing an entire CONTINENT to the likes of small nations like Jamaica or even large nations like Brazil wouldn't be fair. 

Just check out some of these videos and tell me we aren't the best. 

MUSIC is our thing, everyone else has sports, technology, progress, money, riches whatever but don't try to COMPETE with Africans in MUSIC. It wouldn't even be right, do some research and first try to learn how many categories we have in MUSIC. Bolingo, Soukous, Bongo Fleva, Reggae, Rap the list is like 30 Deep wit genres 

THE LAST VIDEO JUS CLOSES THE CHAPTER, Watch it!

MTV BASE & MTN INSPIRE & EMPOWER AFRICAN YOUTH IN MTV BASE MEETS…WITH MTN

Akon, Russell Simmons, Alek Wek, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo & Emmanuel Adebayor Among Thought Leaders Participating In Season 2

Jun 17, 2012

Tweet About it:  «Check out Season 2 of inspirational youth empowerment campaign #MTVMeets with @MTN, @Akon, @UncleRUSH, @AlekWek and more!www.mtvmeets.com»

Lagos, 17 June 2012: MTV Base Meets...with MTN returns to television screens across Africa on 1 August 2012 on the back of a highly successful first season that saw African youth make positive life-changing decisions after meeting their heroes on the show.

First initiated in 2011, MTV Base Meets…with MTN is a motivational youth empowerment and mentorship initiative and multimedia campaign that connects African youth with the thought leaders, opinion formers, decision makers and role models who shape their world.

Sponsored by Africa’s leading mobile operator, MTN, Season 2 of MTV Base Meets…With MTNfeatures an exciting and varied line-up of interviewees, including leading figures from the realms of entertainment, politics, fashion and sport, hand-picked to inspire African youth to fulfil their full potential.   Among the opinion formers and thought leaders taking part in the series isSenegalese-American R&B and Hip-Hop artist Akon, alongside other world-famous personalities including Hip-Hop pioneer and entrepreneur, Russell Simmons, South Sudanese supermodel Alek Wek, His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President & Head of State, Nigeria, and Togolese international soccer star and Manchester City striker, Emmanuel Adebayor.

AFRICAN THEME - NYC Party for Jesca's BDAY (Crazzy Turnout)

This was a NITE to remember, the most difficult part was to let a person like JESS approve a budget to be able to party like we wanted to. Balling on a budget is never fun! We were able to meet in the middle and did not spend too much. At this event people showed up from every corner, from DC to Ohio all the way even from Texas. Everyone was delightfully dressed in their top African wear and as the nite passed they changed clothing to throw down. Anywhere, where kuna wabongo it's guaranteed you have to start MDUARA for them to get hyped. As a DIASPORA for the TZ Community the best example we can serve for people back home is showing unity. Maybe politics and business isn't our best endeavor but just by simply getting together and having fun, gives our people back home HOPE & HEART. People miss BONGO, meeting up gives you a little bit of that back. 

From Left: Miraj from Houston TX , Johnson(myself), Shilla & Farida from CT and BDAY girl JESSIE

Sangria, Wine, Vodka, Snacks & Everything You Need in the Left Corner

Jessie with Eliza n Reine posin in the kitchen before the festivities

Going OUT in the CITY before the BIG DAY!

NYC Mass Transportation - Safest Way to go out and not drink n drive. TRAIN
It aint BONGO u get caught here behind the wheel after a few of these. LIFEOVER

Jackie gettin herself hyped b4 the nite.  

CAST of FARAJA - Short Film in Bongo

Students RIOT causing more than $30,000 in DAMAGE

Damaged CAMPUS with BROKEN WINDOWS showing students displeasure

I just read this article it's actually in SWAHILI. 

These kids are gangsta and much respect to them. 

I think when matters get to this point the FACULTY is at fault.

 One student doing something terrible is one thing, 

a small group is always common but the entire campus? 

NEW VIDEO: "Sex Tape" - Lynda ft Vinnie Banton

The World's Most Expensive Places to Live 2012 (ANGOLA city #2?)

Ps: This list is for foreigners who work and live in a country for an extended period of time. Not based on citizens or the locals who can afford cheaper options based upon know how, like housing, safety etc  


1. Tokyo, Japan

Photo: Hiroshi Higuchi/Getty ImagesTokyo is the most expensive place to live in the world for expatriates and is one of three Japanese cities to make the top 10 list this year. 

The city has risen from the number two spot last year and has been ranked either first or second for the past five years. While the cost of renting in Asia’s most expensive city has remained relatively the same, the cost of other goods like a cup of coffee, fuel and a fast-food meal has gone up over the past year. By comparison, Tokyo is about one-third more expensive than Karachi, which is the least expensive city for expats among the 214 cities surveyed by Mercer. 

As Japan’s most important economic center, Tokyo is the most desirable place for expats to live in. But the city's real estate market is expected to be hit by shrinking demand from expatriates in 2012 due to corporate cost-cutting and downsizing, according to Knight Frank. 

Monthly Rent, Luxury 2 Bedroom: $4,848 
Cup of Coffee: $8.29 
One Gallon of Gasoline: $7.34 
Daily International Newspaper: $6.38 
Fast-Food Meal: $8.29 

2. Luanda, Angola

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BIG BRO: Herry Nasser

Herry na Devota w/Jackie, the memories we've shared ni priceless

NURU the LIGHT on Sporah Show!

Now this is a nice & very creative performance. 

A great way to switch things up & "Msela" live is my favorite track now. 

Now I gotta c the rest of thys interview kuona kaa Nuru learned how to say goodbye. INSIDE JOKE

SHARO is quiet in person but A BEAST wen the LITES c'mon

Growing Up African - And WE'RE BAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCKKKKK!

SEASON 2 PREVIEW

Hello to everyone out there from Dar es salaam to Nairobi to Kampala and abroad in the States, Europe also Asia. 

 Since last year, people have been buzzing and talking about this new reality show that just transcends several barriers. 

"Growing Up African" was an idea based upon a Tanzanian family. In this family are five siblings and a mother but their struggles,

personalities and attitudes can reflect the lives of any African household. 

PREZZO from Kenya wa BIG BROTHA! Nice Track

On Big Brotha Africa he's seen as maybe a VILLAIN but this talented Kenyan artist in my opinion has been representing his country in a major way. Apart from creating some of the greatest clips on WORLDSTAR and Youtube, he's managed to make a few GREAT tracks. 

BIG UP PREZZO, can't vote but we hear you even in NY!

THE TWO PATRIARCHS - LUANGISA & LUJWANGANA

From Bea via MAL:

Hey, I hope all is well w/ u n ever1. Please show this to Mama Mkubwa. Julieth tried to tell Mzee not to wear his vest so he wore the jacket instead. We went to pick up Mr John and he came out with his vest. They are truly fashionistas n trend setters. Lol 

Ps. The Safari inspired look was worn at a funeral. 

My Hip Pops wit the stylish shades on and My Beloved Uncle representing us WELL!
It's great seeing em together from TIME to TIME, those last names hold a BURDEN to live up 2.

Miami Zombie Attack Prank!

Me, personally fake or not I would run like the wind.

It's the funniest thing seeing this many black people, being scared straight.

SINCE a string of these reported ZOMBIE cases everyone's on EDGE.

• best laugh i've had in the last few months. this is too funny

  classicpj11 22 seconds ago
• Might be a better idea to do it in a place that doesn't have high gun ownership...

  otester 24 seconds ago
• only one guy actually stood his ground lol we so not prepared for the zombie apocalypse

  destinyawaitsx3 27 seconds ago

NEW VIDEO - Chidi Benz ft Tinah "Kila Napokuona"

And guess who DIRECTED this entire masterpiece. It was a great shoot, CHIDI is the consummate professional. He knew exactly what he wanted and how he wanted to be portrayed so it made my job that much easier. This video was recorded less than two weeks ago and within that time period it's already out. Usually I am able to record, edit and deliver the video within a week or so but this song needed that much more time to look the part. It was a long shoot that evening, lasting from 6pm to almost the morning but everyone was a trooper and we got all the necessary shots. Thanks to CHIDI for giving me the opportunity to do my job and I hope everyone is happy with my work. Everyday is a learning lesson and am just trying to set the bar higher & higher each time.

GREAT COLLABO - FALLY IPUPA na OLIVIA

Even though there was an obvious LANGUAGE BARRIER I think these two did a great job.
Fally's music is generated from BOLINGO which even in Africa is considered OLD SKOOL.
He's one of Africa's most talented musicians and this was a great performance that show how modern music can co-exist with African ballads.

Fally Ipupa

Singer Fally Ipupa is a Congolese-born recording artist who first made a musical impact with hits like "Eternellement" and "Ko Ko Ko Ko," alongside veteran Koffi Olomide. He released his debut solo albumDroit Chemin in 2006, which went on to sell over 100,000 units. Ipupa, who is also a noted guitar player, connected with audiences stateside with "Chaise Electrique," a bilingual love song featuring former G-Unit singer Olivia. In 2010, he won two MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Video ("Sexy Dance" featuring Krys) and Best Francophone Artist.

Traffic Light Party - WHO PAID ATTENTION?

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND in Columbus, OHIO

Day 2 - TLP hosted by Frank Gonga 

(Green - Single, Yellow - Confused & RED - Taken) 

 

NEW TRACK - Shetta Ft DIAMOND (Official Video)

 Easy Listen, Good Beat & Powerful DUO

ICE BLACK MAGIC - Memorial Day Weekend (Columbus, Ohio)

ALL BLACK EVERYTHING hosted by FRANK GONGA

ONE ON ONE INTERVIEW WITH TANZANIAN BASED IN NEW YORK ''''JOHNSON LUJWANGANA''' OF GROWING UP AFRICAN SERIES..

 

 Seif Kabelele: Tell those who don’t know about you,your background in brief..
Johnson Lujwangana: My name is Johnson Lujwangana, I was born in Kibaha au Dar and I grew up in 
                                 Bukoba. Since like age 3 or 4 I was raised by my grandmother, well two grandmothers 
                                 but my favorite was my grandmother's sister. She had no kids but she took care of all  
                                of  us while my mom was still in the U.S. Right now am 25 years old and just living day  
                                to day. I   attended boarding school in UGANDA for five years and been in New York 
                                since 98.

MR PLATNUMZ set to sign lucrative CONTRACT for U.S. TOUR

TIMING TIMING TIMING!

Tanzania's HOTTEST talent is set to hit U.S shores this FALL

DIAMOND will be performing on AMERICA's BIGGEST HOLIDAY WEEKEND

LABOR DAY WEEKEND is set, so PLAN ACCORDINGLY

BOB JUNIOR - Classic Hit,This KID is NICE!

Great Track from MEGA-PRODUCER Mr Chocolate himself, 

great friend lakini mshkaj MBSHHH mno

Mkasi - SO2E14 with Frank Gonga & FreddyNice

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - Columbus Here We Come!

HAPPY BDAY - Lilian (HAD 2 put ya on blast 4 a SEC, Enjoy!)

I remember this day kaa jana, we hangout til MORNING 

and partied like there's

FLAVIANA donates 500 LIFE JACKETS in remembrance of fallen victims in FATAL MV Bukoba accident 16 years ago.

I remembered when this happened I was on break from school in Bukoba and it was chilling just seeing the pictures and hearing the news of floating dead bodies everywhere. Taking these ferries at that time was the best way to travel to Dar es salaam. You got on the ship overnight and either booked a flight, train or bus to head to Bongo. For women and children you had no option but just to follow orders but I hope this brings light to safety standards everywhere. Nowadays it's the crowded buses that cause several fatalities but it's nice to see her going back and remembering the victims. She lost her mother in this tragedy so it's a CAUSE that impacts her each and everyday. Pole! 

MV Bukoba was a Lake Victoria Ferry that carried passengers and cargo between the Tanzanian ports of Bukoba and Mwanza. On 21 May 1996 she sank with great loss of life, reported as up to 1000 passengers drowned. 

MV Bukoba was built in about 1979 and had capacity for 850 tons of cargo and 430 passengers^[1]. The manifest showed 443 passengers in her first and second class cabins, but her cheaper third class accommodation had no manifest.

Flaviana during the rememberance ceremony with officials paying homage to the fallen victims and also receiving life jackets that would make a great difference in case of another incident

Possible causes were identified by Captain Joseph Muguthi, formerly a captain in the Kenya Navy. He labelled it an accident waiting to happen, as Lake Victoria ferries disregarded safety regulations. Specifically:

1. lack of life jackets, life rings and life boats

JEMBESTIE lol - Happy Bday ISMA (Ur Uncle Luvs Ya!)

CONGRATS to Chelsea for the UEFA Cup!

Chelsea makes good on Abramovich's $1.59 billion investment by winning Champions League

By Martin Rogers | Yahoo! Sports 

Chelsea's nail-biting 

victory in

 Saturday's Champions League final was the culmination of a dream that cost its owner Roman Abramovich an incredible $2.8 billion.