Fally Ipupa's Band F.VICTEAM latest project "Libre Parcours"

By Louis X. Aoko
In Congo’s war of musical dominance, Fally Ipupa reasserts his tenure yet again, as the contemporary rhumba king. This surpasses expectations from his mentor Kofi Olomide and rival Ferre Gola.

After releasing three successful albums Droit Chemin, Arsenal de Belles Melodies and Power Kosa Leka, the singer now presents 23 tracks produced by his 30-piece band F.Victeam in an album titled, Libre Parcours (Free Course), released on March 15.

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Dare to bare: Artistes show more skin in tough showbiz market

By LOUIS X. AOKO satnation@ke.nationmedia.com
Posted  Friday, June 21   2013 at  18:16

On the first day of February in 2004, in full view of 100 million viewers, Janet Jackson’s famous ‘wardrobe malfunction’ during Super Bawl XXXVIII in the US revealed her bust. A worldwide uproar followed.

Locally, Karen Lucas, also known as Kaz, still walks with her head held high even after nude photos of her were revealed to the public.

She exudes confidence when Saturday Nation revisits the matter. “Nothing positive ever came out of my being taken advantage of, and I am not sure anything ever will,” she says.

In what appears to be a template in the entertainment industry, both locally and internationally, female artistes are growing bolder to further their careers.

Mwafrika, a comedy host on QTV, observes that the trend to go almost naked is because competition in showbiz has become more brutal.

“The entertainment industry is cutthroat and at times artistes may take a daring step to stay relevant,” says Mwafrika.

A taste of the lime light

Hosting Congolese Rhumba Maestro Fally Ipupa at The Tribe Hotel Nairobi,Kenya May,2011

Perfoming at the 10 Annual Global youth Conference in Chiang-Mai,Thailand October 2011

On a road trip from Mafikeng-Gaborone-Lusaka-Daresalaam Nairobi 2011 December

Fally returns with new album and a lucrative Universal Records deal

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Rumba musician Fally Ipupa of Congo DR. Ipupa has released a new 26-track album titled Power Kosa Leka. He plans to tour Kenya soon to promote the album. Photo/FILE  NATION

By LOUIS X. AOKO satnation@ke.nationmedia.com

Posted  Friday, April 19  2013 at  22:06

IN SUMMARY

The Democratic Republic of Congo is recognised in Kenya as the hub of rhumba music, which Fally Ipupa has steadily risen to be the undisputed king. 

Congolese rhumba star Fally Ipupa is back with a new 26-song rhumba album that is likely to see his fortunes soar higher in the music industry. 

As if this is not enough, the revered songwriter and electrifying guitarist will release another new-generation album in September. A Nairobi tour to promote the new music is in the works, he adds in an interview with Saturday Nation. 

Available on iTunes and on a double CD, the newly-unveiled rhumba album, Power Kosa Leka, came out last week and has subtle political messages.

Healing the rift - After Kenya's 2007 P.E.V.

Mike Wooldridge of BBC interviews Muki Garang (President) & the late Angel Wainaina( Vice president) of the Hiphop Parliament.

Click here to listen Interview 2

These interviews are coverage of Wooldridge's story Healing the rift -a detailed look into Kenya after the Post election violence of December 27th, 2007.

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Kenya's Hiphop Parliament

Kenya's Hip Hop Parliament: Where the MCs challenge MPs

By Daniel Howden in Nairobi

Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Muki Garang Reuters Africa Journal Feature

Muki Garang talks to Reuters Africa Journal about his brainchild WAPI - Words and Pictures.