Nyota Ndogo

Mwenyewe

2009-09-21T22:59:00.002+03:00

Juma na Nyota Ndogo. Do they or dont they look alike?

2009-09-18T00:17:00.005+03:00

I think they fanana saaaana , well they are brother and sister ! See if you can spot him here in his video for the track Nakupenda Kama Sukari, he certainly looks like his having fun. Juma has played with Mzee Ngala's Bango sound and Them Mushrooms both Mombasa legends he now has his own band based in Nairobi, check out more about him at his website http://www.jumatutu.com/

Ally B na Nyota Ndogo : Wangu

2009-09-17T23:46:00.006+03:00

Yeeeeees Pleeeeease. Well its a pedestrian beat/production but it cant hide that Nyota and Ally are well matched in so far as singing abilities are concerned, one only wonders what would happen if they meet up with a producer of their caliber!

Just got sent a copy of the new album Mama wa Kambo haven't played it yet but its a shame this isn't on it! I was raised by a mama wa kambo so i can't wait to hear the track

NZUMARI AWARDS 2009

2009-09-17T22:54:00.006+03:00

Well i'm not so impressed by these awards but Nyota Ndogo did win best female artist. The awards are coast based, no Nairobi artists but Tanzanian artists accepted.Interestingly the promoters don't seem to mind where TZ artists come from..bongo after all is not just coast it does have an upcountry too. It comes across as some kind of cheap entertainment with little regard to the true talent at the coast. There was no category for traditional coastal artists who sell thousand of cassettes,or what about the hotel/tourist bands and taarab?.Not enough bling ama?

To make up for this omission I've posted the song Jino la Pembe, classic Mombasani taarab from the internationaly renowned Zahura Swaleh who is well into her seventh decade on mother earth. Earlier in the year she was representing Mombasa and Kenya, performing in France alongside Maulidi another Mombasa musical legend. In the video from France you will also see baba Adio.

Didn't Bob Marley sing :

'If you know your history. Then you would know where your coming from'

Baobab Family Charity Concert

2009-09-17T22:37:00.003+03:00

Successful fundraising event in Kenya!
In december there was the first fundraising event of the Baobab Family in Kenya!

For the first time ever, there was a Baobab Family Charity Concert in Kenya! It was so possible to collect enough money to be able to finance the borehole which the Children´s Home in Mikindani shall get.
The "Baobab Kids" enjoyed dancing with the musician Nyota Ndogo on stage and it was a good and successful day for all visitors and for the Baobab Family!
Morris Kawinzi, who coordinates the Baobab Family Children´s Home in Mikindani, gives a report:
"At last the long awaited day came! The 13th of December 2008 was a day for the Baobab water well concert. Important to us because it was our first ever fundraiser event and it would give us ideas and insight into future fundraiser events. I must say although not very easy to organize the event, we will definitely do other events. We have learnt that fundraiser events well done are worthy all the efforts, challenges and the time people invest in making them a success. With high expectations and test the waters attitude, we set to kill 2 birds with one stone. In particular, we set to use the fundraiser concert to raise funds for digging water well and putting up an agriculture project for the children home in addition to publicizing baobab children’s home activities to the Mombasa community. To raise the funds, the local grassroots management committee invited local celebrities to perform at the concert. We were then to charge people a small fee (ksh.50) for entering into the concert! Other ways identified for raising funds were selling of Baobab family products (Tshirts, school uniforms, shopping bags etc) selling of raffles and collecting donations from individual persons or and groups. Guest artists invited and who performed at the concert included Nyota Ndogo, Bantu, Dellymess, Savage, and Avenue among others. Although attendance to the concert was not very good. We managed to raise Ksh.34, 000 (in pledges and cash Donations), 2 by 1500 liter water tank (worth ksh.20, 600), 160Kgs of Maize, 60Kgs of Rice, 3 bundles of Maize flour and a pledge of the same every month and some clothing. Some of the challenges we got in organizing the event were, short time of planning and scheduling the event at the end of the year. Most of the companies we approached were already closing the books of account for the year and they had somehow utilized money allocated for corporate social responsibility. They advised we try next year and a little bit earlier than December, say in the month of September or October. The time we allocated for organizing the event was also short! It took us about 3 weeks to organize the event which was really limited time. Many companies didn’t have enough time to consult with their decision makers even though they wanted to support the noble course! Further “post mortem” of the event will be done on Friday the 19th Dec.2008 in a meeting with the GMC to evaluate more. With publicity of Baobab children’s home activities, we got it just right. We had Baraka FM (a local FM station) publicize the event for a whole week free of charge! We also put up banners and posters in Mikindani.Additionally we invited most of the companies, churches, mosques and organizations in the area by a way of letters. We believe we now have enough people in the community aware of our activities as a community based organization. The seeds have been planted and we are looking forward to having them grow probably in the next fundraiser events coming soon!

Nyota Ndogo has recorded the song YATIMA which is available on a charity cd.

Check out Boabab Families site for further infomation

http://www.baobab-family-project.org/

ALI CHOKI na NYOTA NDOGO

2009-07-15T13:04:00.005+03:00

A neat little tune from Ali Choki and Nyota Ndogo.....turn it up, don't be shy, if your feeling it.......................USINIFICHE !!!.

Think this was produced with the support of Chief Kiumbe and the Respect team, kazi nzuri.....

...............tunataka zaidi ausio !!!

Asanteni Bongocelebrity.com

NEW CD COMING

2008-10-07T22:30:00.000+03:00

Yvonne Achieng of www.haiya.co.uk writes
Mombasa-Coastal songbird Nyota Ndogo (Mwanaaisha Abdala Mohamed) is set to release a new and fourth album next month.
Speaking in Mombasa over the weekend, the songstress said she is still working on the new album that will share name with her most current song, Mama Wa Kambo.
The 27-year-old mother of one is back in the country from Zanzibar where she had gone to stage some performances.
In relation to that, the song writer cum singer has refuted claims by some local media that she might be relocating to Zanzibar.
“I have no plans of moving to Zanzibar, I only went there to work. Last time when I had lots of work in Nairobi, rumour started going round that I was relocating to Nairobi yet I wasn’t”, she clarified.
Nyota whose hobbies include cooking, chatting and listening to music has revealed that she is managing a two month old music band of five people most of whom are youths poached from other bands.
According to her, the band has staged performances five times in Mombasa and Nairobi.
“I no longer need to hire a band whenever I am asked to stage a show that requires one”, she said.
She also disclosed plans to visit Mji Wa Salama Childrens Home In Mombasa and deliver some of the basic requirements to the children as soon as she acquires enough funds for that.
Her last charity event was in 2006 when she invited\several local artists to the same home.
The artist who has been in the music industry for more than four years is a holder of two Kisima Awards; Best Taarab singer in 2003 and Best female singer in 2005.
She has also featured in three international compilations; World 2003, The Rough Guide to Kenya and Off The Beaten Track.

Nyota Ndogo's You Tube Top Ten

2008-08-20T18:18:00.000+03:00

Well some of them have been up for over a year now but are still receiving daily hits.The top two videos are both collabs,Nibebe with Nonini and Mpenzi with Mr Blue, will be putting up links to all the clips as soon as possible.
1. NIBEBE 41,326 hits
2. MPENZI 27,576 hits
4. WATU NA VIATU 22,343 hits
5. NALIA 16,032 hits
6. SIRI 10,367 hits

2008-01-06T02:15:00.000+03:00

' The innocent people are hurting, not the comfortable politicians. Our two leaders can sit down and make things work for all of us. People are suffering and children die every day. This year, Kenya should be safer than the way it has been. Everyone is in danger and thieves are taking advantage of the situation'

NYOTA NDOGO sings for Musalia Mudavadi

2007-12-25T20:54:00.000+03:00

Well you will read elsewhere on this site what Nyota has to say about singing for politicians and if you go to http://www.chaguamusalia.com/ you will find a song in support of Musalia Mudavadi ........' Listen and download patriotic music that fosters our national endeavors towards the Orange Democratic Movement and Musalia's leadership for development.' Its a free download so give it a listen see what you think.

UMOJA PAMOJA

2007-12-25T20:40:00.000+03:00

Music is ideal for establishing deep emotional connections with an audience; no other media can give you the kind of sensory or emotional attachment that music delivers. It is for this reason that it will be our main vehicle in promoting the Umoja Pamoja message to the youth of our nation. A song and music video featuring select non-partisan artists was premiered at a Campaign Launch on October 9th, 2007. Since then, a series of advertisements has been regularly on all mainstream television and radio stations as well as on print media. The advertisements feature prominent Kenyans declaring that this year they are Getting In Line to educate themselves and vote based on issues during this year's elections. On November 24th, to culminate the media campaign, a "Holding of Hands" will be hosted around the Parliament Building where citizens will literally "get in line" as a unifying gesture. Eachindividual will receive a T- shirt bearing the Umoja Pamoja campaign logo. Following the Parliament event, a concert featuring the Umoja Pamoja artists will be hosted at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre. This project is sponsored by Rainmaker Ltd and Coca-Cola, in addition to support from USAID.
The Initiative:This initiative will use music to present a unified patriotism and provide the opportunity for the youth to take charge of their decisions in this year's election. In order for this to happen the youth need to be reminded of the power of their vote and encouraged to make valid choices. We hope to restore a sense of lost patriotism among the youth and remind them that going to the ballot is not an opportunity to just vote in leaders but to vote out the individuals in leadership who are not performing.
Audience Aim:Our target group would be rural and urban youth aged 18-35yrs, from all backgrounds. Reason being, the majority of Kenya's population falls in this demographic. Additionally, over sixty percent of the country's population lives below the poverty line and for this reason they are more vulnerable to be manipulated by politicians to engage in violence.
Objectives:
The ultimate vision of this project: To have a more educated youth peacefully exercise their democratic rights based on issues.
Umoja Pamoja key issues that will be discussed by the artists:
Eric Wainaina- Transparency and Accountability
Suzanna Owiyo- Gender Violence in Social and Political Arenas
Carol Atemi- Ending Tribalism
Sara Mitaru- Informed Voting on Issues
Chizi- Peaceful Elections
Kaz- Education and Enlightenment
Zion Wochman- Better Living Standards
Nyota Ndogo- Better Healthcare
Eric Wainaina: Kora and Kisima Award winner and MOBO nominee singer/ songwriter has gained international acclaim for his entertaining and informative music. His popular songs include: " Nchi ya Kitu Kidogo, Kenya Only and Twende Twende, which features Oliver Mtukudzi.
Suzanna Owiyo: The Songstress from Nyanza province has recorded songs with famous African artists and is synonymous with the track Kisumu 100. She has a large following at home and abroad and has performed severally all over Europe.
Sara Mitaru: Kenya- UK based afro fusion singer/songwriter, well known for her song Woman from Africa. Her Music builds around life love and a need for change in our society today.
Kaz: She is known to millions of television viewers across Africa for the hit TV reality show 'Project Fame'. She recently launched her debut album 'Somin' which was a culmination of years of recording and hard work.
Chizi: Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Architect and business man, Dan 'Chizi' Aceda is undoubtedly on of Kenya's fastest growing Afro Fusion artists. This man of many masks has released his first album 'Suluwe' and is currently working on his second.
Atemi Oyungu: She has been likened to international artists such as Angie Stone and Angelique Kidjo for her powerful and unique vocals, her remarkable song writing skills as well as her stunning stage presence. Her song 'Happy' has received massive airplay since its debut in 2006.
Nyota Ndogo: Our little Star from the Coast Province has moved many with her sweet voice and her coastal ballads. Her popular song "Watu na Viatu" is very well known in Nairobi and Mombasa as well as in other regions.
Zion Wochman: this budding young musician is making his debut on to the music scene with Umoja Pamoja. He is well known as Jah Spokesman from the musical Lwanda- A Ghetto Story.
Neema: She got in to the music industry with a bang when she managed to win a Kora award in 2005. Neema is a beautiful individual with a voice to match. Her gospel ballad ' Jiwe ' has been a source of inspiration for many. She is currently on tour across America.

this is taken from http://www.rainmaker.co.ke/ check it out for latest news about Eric Wainaina and related projects

December 2006 huku Bongo

2007-12-25T20:24:00.000+03:00

Kampuni ya sigara tcc kupitia fegi yake ya embasi wakishirikiana na clouds fm usiku wa kuamkia leo wamefanya bonge moja la pati pale ubungo plaza ambapo wasanii wa kike mahili wa East Afrika Mashariki walitumbuiza, na watu wengi walihudhuria na kuburudika na dina kali na muziki all pix copyright issa michuzi checkout http://www.jambonetwork.com/ The photographer Issa Michuzi with NYOTA and RAY C

Political Songs Windfall

2007-12-25T18:27:00.000+03:00

Dj John from Homeboyz even anounced it live on BBC.co.uk/ 1 Extra recently Kenyan artists are reaping a windfall recording political song for thursdays Kenyan Elections .
Nyota had this to say in Pulse
"An artiste is a public figure and you can’t underrate the message sent when they sing in favour of particular candidates. Politicians come and go. We should promote unity among Kenyans," says Nyota Ndogo.
check the whole article www.eastandard.net/mag/

INTERNET GOSSIP

2007-12-25T18:18:00.000+03:00

Nyota Ndogo To Relocate to Nairobi
Mombasa based Kisima Award winner Nyota Ndogo has refuted wide spread rumours that she is relocating to Nairobi.The celebrated songstress whose new hit song 'Natafuta wa Kunipenda' has been ruling the airwaves claims that her enemies have been spreading propaganda that she has lost touch with Mombasa and that she is relocating to Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam,where most of her celebrity friends live."The fact that I have been spending a lot of time out of Mombasa as I do shows in Dar and Nai hasn't changed my life.I am not leaving Mombasa.I am in Mtopanga to stay.Let my haters know so,"she said."There is a group of people who view me as a threat to them in Mombasa.They are the same ones trying to create war between me and my sister who is an upcoming artiste.But I forgive them.I am not the kind of person who likes picking wars with others,"she concluded
taken from http://www.umojaentertainmant.com/ check the site out they seem to have their finger on the pulse.

A SNIPPET OF NYOTA SINGING MPENZI IN KOLN

2007-12-25T18:03:00.000+03:00

Just a little snippet from the Koln show of Nyota singing Mpenzi

NYOTA and JUA KALI some pictures from the Germany trip to Koln for Kenyatta Day October 2007

2007-12-19T13:28:00.000+03:00

NYOTA NDOGO na KURT NILSEN FEB 2004 PINGILIKANI KILIFI KENYA

2007-10-03T15:17:00.000+03:00

Mkumbusho kweli kweli,this was broadcast live in 2004 for Norwegian tv's TV2.It was a fundraising program for PLAN Kenya. It was like midnight ,the stage was under this huge old mango

Kurt Nilsen had just won World Idol 2004 earlier in the yearFrode Alnaes on guitar na Shutu on percussion.The song as Kurt had wrote it was originaly about the dispair he felt on seeing a third world country for the first time 'slums as soon as you leave the airport' but in the rehersals Nyota turns the song around 'pole pole utafika'.It was amazing to be there on the hills outside Kilifi satalite dish beaming the show live round the world,Nyota also sang a song with the Norwegian jazz singer Silji.Anyway found the video on You Tube and got an excuse to post some pixs from that day.

The photos are all a bit mixed up my favourite is of Mbarak Nyota's child who was only a few months old but already a hit with the girls

UFISADI - SIMAMA

2007-10-01T15:14:00.000+03:00

Group Sings to Tame the Gorgon of Corruption

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The Nation (Nairobi)
29 September 2007

Fred Orido

Although the Government claims it is committed to the fight against corruption, the vice continues, especially in the private sector. A recent Transparency International report shows that little has changed since Narc came to power in 2003.
According to the survey released last month, the average number of bribes doubled to 2.5 from 1.5 per person, while the average size of bribes declined from Sh1,700 to Sh1,236, showing an increase in soliciting smaller amounts.
The survey indicates that police topped the list among public institutions, and that the level of graft experienced by Kenyans has remained largely unchanged with respondents encountering bribes in 54 per cent of their interactions, as opposed to 47 per cent the previous year.
However, the vice's negative effects continue, as does sentisisation. And artistes have not been left behind in the crusade. With the help of the National Anti-Corruption Campaign Steering Committee, nine musicians have come up with a theme song with an anti-graft message, that the committee is currently using in the campaign.
The song, Simama (Stand up) by Mr Lenny, Wyre, Carol Atemi, Nyota Ndogo, Nameless, Suzanna Owiyo, Jimwat, Wahu and Jua Cali is an appeal to all Kenyans to come together and say enough is enough. It enumerates scenarios in which corruption denies Kenyans the services they pay taxes for. Produced by Homeboyz Entertainment, it comprises nine subtitles from each artiste and done in a language easy to understand.
In Amani's subtitle, Ongea, the singer sends a passionate appeal to Kenyans to be honest and speak out against corruption. According to the song, corruption will be eradicated only when all Kenyans play their part. In Umechoka, Wyre highlights the youth's struggles in their daily lives, and advises them on how to overcome graft by not giving in to it. He tells the story of a university graduate who struggles to find a job, but in vain. He then gets disillusioned with life and its challenges.
In Eish Bwana, Mr Lenny sings about a pregnant woman who goes to hospital to deliver, but faces so many corruption-related difficulties that she has a still-birth and dies. It is a sad song that depicts what women in the rural areas go through.
Coast-based Nyota Ndogo weighs in with Ufisadi (graft) and shows it can stagnate individuals, families and even nations, while Nameless has the Dream of seeing all Kenyans rejecting bribes.
The song paints a beautiful picture of a better tomorrow for the nation. He poses: "For how long will we be a Third World country yet we have all resources to be a First World?"
Afro-fusionist Owiyo sings Kom (Dholuo for chair), and compares the piece of furniture to leadership and power - looks attractive but is not easy to handle.
Power is one of the main causes of corruption as most leaders, once they ascend to power, forget to serve the electorate that placed them there, Owiyo croons. She advises Kenyans to wake up and vote wisely and drop corrupt leaders. Most of the lyrics are in Kiswahili and are very appropriate in this electioneering period. In Sitoi, Jimwat comically highlights graft among police. His message is tacit: bribery should not be a way of life, but Kenyans will do without it only if they know their rights as citizens.
Wahu wants to be shown a better way of doing things in Better Way. She challenges parents, guardians and leaders generally to show the youth the right way to conduct themselves, and wonders why Kenyans condemn corruption when they indulge in it.
Relevant Links
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Jua Cali sings Karatasi (paper), a song that comically traces the many ways money can be used to change circumstances to suit the bribe giver.
The artistes are currently holding countrywide shows. The music will be on sale in CDs and cassettes at selected venues countrywide.
According NACCSC director Polycarp Omollo, the commitee believes that creatively composed music that draws from Kenya's cultural values and ethos, has the capacity to deal corruption a body blow.

KENYA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2007

2007-09-30T16:40:00.000+03:00

This is KIFF's second year and much inproved from last year thats for sure.Documentaries,Short Features,Animations,Experimental Films all covered.Nyota's song NALIA has been used by Lupita Nyong'o for her documentary IN THE GENES,which is all about albinoism .So get down there if your in Nairobi and check it out. For more infomation go to http://www.kifftrust.org/

Lupita Nyong'o

KIKWETU MUSIC EVENT

2007-09-30T16:34:00.000+03:00

Nyota will be there alongside Eric Wainaina,Jua Kali and many more

Kenyatta Day - Koln - Germany - 20th October 2007

2007-09-29T00:25:00.000+03:00

a short promo for the up coming show in Germany

Germany Naja !!!!!!

2007-09-09T15:27:00.000+03:00

LADY S - some things stay unknown

2007-09-09T14:30:00.000+03:00

The first time i saw Lady S was the video 'Lovely Ladies' , she looked good, caught my eye,and the flow and style of Bishop made me smile.I saved her face from the video as a desktop, 'at last another dame in the male dominated Kenya music scene' i thought.

Next time it was face to face.Nyota had laid down some vocals on a Mwaxio 'herbal records' Hilton rhythm track. a few days had passed and i was spinning it for Poxi Pressure , yea the track was kicking Nyota's vox and lyrics as ever spot on 'na dhani ni tende kumbe ni mende' but it could do with something more ....who should walk through the door but Lady S na Pili Pili within an hour she had the job done and Jikoni Mombasa was cookin up another classic ,with her memorable aside just at the beginning of the track 'kama ule mzee akuletea noma tutamkunjakunja namweka chini ya kitanda'.I was feeling good the future looked bright.

The track would hit with a good clip and the next time we met was when she came to Jikoni with Nyota to plan the shoot but the vibe was not the same ,stories had been in the press that she was ill na kweli she wasn't the same person,and Nyota and myself were of the opinion that she was not up to it,she stayed with Nyota for a week before returning to Nairobi i never saw her again but Nyota stayed in constant contact and the hope was that we would get a clip for the track together one day we did talk on the phone a couple of times and i knew she was disappointed with me that it never came together........

Madebe

The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it
-- Omar Khayyam

the following is from The Standard

Tribute to Lady S, the ‘Calif angel’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By Stevens Muendo
Lady S (Sharon Wangwe), 24, a singer, died in a road accident along Thika Road, Nairobi, on Monday evening. Picture by Boniface Mwangi Two weeks ago, Sharon Wangwe and I were sharing dinner in a Nairobi restaurant as she briefed me on the latest gains in her music career.
There was nothing particularly unusual about our meeting. As part of my job, I often meet artistes for information about the local music industry or just for a chat.
That evening we dined, as we watched the salsa dance. "I would want to learn how to do salsa and probably integrate it in my next album," she joked, as the couples on the dance floor made seductive moves.
But Lady S, as many had come to know the leading female rapper, was probably more excited about her invitation to perform in the UK, alongside other artistes, for an annual music and cultural extravaganza. This was to be her first international concert and was by all standards a great breakthrough in her eight-year music career.
With her new chart buster Kilio, featuring Choku and Rat-a-tat, ruling the airwaves, her career was no doubt headed for the stars. At that time she was still sorting out her visa issues.
Last Friday Lady S, accompanied with Choku, came to The Standard offices to meet Pulse editor Charles Otieno and team. She was jovial and talked of a newly formed music ‘unit’ dubbed the Calif Angels (comprising Rat-a-tat and Choku).
"We are going to up the game," she enthused. I’m happy and doing well," she added.
Little did we know that the Grim Reaper was lurking and this was to be our last conversation ears
On the evening of Monday September 3, news of the artiste’s tragic death shocked many. She had perished in a road accident after a car she was travelling in with her three friends rolled along Thika road. Ironically, Lady S was planning to fly to UK for a concert that evening.
"What do you mean Lady S is dead?" wondered one of her friends and fellow musician, Nyota Ndogo, who called me from Moshi, Tanzania, where she had gone for a concert. She broke down and disconnected the call.
Another of her friends from Dubai said he had booked the next flight back home. And just like it was in her new hit track title, Kilio, the industry was in tears.
Friend and foe found it hard to the 24-year-old ‘ghetto hip-hopper’. Having made her breakthrough in an otherwise male dominated rapping genre through her debut single, Wananiita Lady S, a hit song released by her Calif record stable, Lady S easily tore her way to regional acclaim through her follow up singles Lovely Ladies and Manzi wa Mtaa, in which she featured Jimw@t.
Her song Ukimwona rose to the top of the charts, making her one of the few lady musicians in the country to climb to such levels.
It is no surprise that established musicians such as the Kisima award winner Nyota Ndogo, Pilipili and Jua Cali sought her to feature in their songs.
But when she fell ill in 2005, even her closest friends distanced themselves from her and started to peddle gossip that she was on her way to the grave. But she battled the alleged kidney ailment.
She was the breadwinner of her family in their Dandora home and had to struggle to even pay her hospital bill. Nevertheless she was determined not to let down her family.
On the same Sunday we met, Lady S had hosted a pastor and church faithful to a thanksgiving ceremony at their Dandora home to thank God for seeing her through.
"He has seen me through my hard times," she confessed as she revealed her religious streak.
So who was Lady S and why was her life misunderstood?
Sharon was only 17 when her father Wangwe, a former member of Moreno Batamba’s Orchestra Moja One Band died. Having been inspired by her father’s immense music talent, Sharon then made up her mind to be a composer and a singer so as to keep her father’s legacy. Back then (1998) she was in her first year at Luuya Girls’ School in Bungoma, where she started nurturing her rapping talent.
During school holidays she would spend Sunday afternoons battling it out with upcoming male rappers during the popular Florida 2000 jam sessions in Nairobi, where her talent was discovered.
In August 2001, rapper Jua Cali noticed her talent and recommended her to producer Clement Rapudo aka Clemo of Calif records who signed her immediately she cleared high school.
In 2003, her diary was fully booked and only the ‘highest bidder’ could manage to get her for a show both locally and regionally.
But rumours about her love life soon began making the rounds. At first, allegations were made about her love affair with a deejay, followed by talk of romantic involvement with her producer. She vehemently denied claims.
"I know people mistake me because I am very social… The truth is, some of my colleagues at Calif have been envious of my success and they have been trying to put me down by peddling all sorts of evil talk about me," she said, during an interview with Pulse in March.
In the midst of all these rumours, Lady S broke up with her boyfriend of three years who was then a law student at Moi University. When her boyfriend wanted to get his way back into her life she refused and went ahead to record a track, Umeachwa, whose title was changed to Kilio days before the release.
"For now, my efforts are driven towards my mother and three brothers. I am not thinking of any man, not until next year," she confessed during another interview.
There is this saying that gangsta rappers always become greater in their death — and this could just be so for Lady S.
Road accidents have also ended the promising careers of Kenyan musicians like E-Sir and Wicki Mosh.
As they say in the song … ‘Rests in peace young niggas there’s heaven for the gees,’ may the First Lady of ‘Calif Angels’ rest in peace.

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reproduced from The Standard wed Sept 5 2007

AMANI

2007-09-09T14:09:00.000+03:00

BAOBAB FAMILY cd released.Nyota Ndogo recorded the track Yatima for the project

2007-09-09T14:05:00.000+03:00

CD Release: Baobab Family & Friends !!The new Sampler Baobab Family & Friends is out now! Best Reggae Music from Germany, France and Kenya!CD Release: Baobab Family & Friends !! It is out now: the looked-for Sampler Baobab Family & Friends is ready for sale! In order to support the Baobab Family, artists from Germany, France and Kenya porvided one song each for us and and there is even one song on this CD recorded especially for the Baobab Family! That gives every colleague and supporter of the Baobab Family heebie-jeebies and we are very happy about this successful and ingenious song, that will be – at least for us – the absolute hit this summer! Thanks a lot to all the artist for this so encouraging and honest song! Apart from that, you can also find on this CD:
01. House of Riddim – Respect 02. Culcha Candela – Give Thanks 03. Dub Incorporation – Survive 04. Sebastian Sturm – Tell them the truth 05. Nattyflo – Strandleben 06. Uwe Banton und Ganjaman – Kommt, seht, hört 07. Jamaram – No place to run to 08. Irie Révoltes – Soleil 09. Mono & Nikitaman – Tausend 10. Hassan J (Baobab Family Heimkind) – Zunguka 11. Jahcoustix – Afreeca 12. Santeria – Zeichen der Zeit 13. Pyro – Jetzt 14. Maxim – Stark sein 15. Sara Lugo – Old Roots Rastaman 16. Nyota Ndogo (Kenya) – Yatima 17. Nosliw – Es ist an der Zeit 18. Mellow Mark – Was geht ab mit der Liebe? 19. Martin Zobel – I know you
The CD costs 15 Euros. The full proceeds of the CD are for the planned childrens home in Homa Bay in the West of Kenya. As the childrens home in Mikindani is only for boys, we want this one especially for girls who have lost their parents and live on the streets. For further information: http://www.baobabfamily.org/Die-naechsten-Ziele.401.0.html?&L=0.
You can now order a Sampler here : www.baobabfamily.org/CDshop-Formular.620.0.html

Nyota Ndogo at 2007 Fiesta Boda kwa Boda Concert

2007-09-09T13:56:00.000+03:00

UFISADI

2007-09-09T13:39:00.000+03:00

Kenya: Sh10 Million Kitty to Boost Musical Fight On Corruption
East African Standard (Nairobi)
9 August 2007Posted to the web 9 August 2007
James Ratemo Nairobi
An anti-corruption agency has launched a Sh10 million kitty to fight the vice through secular music.
The National Anti-Corruption Campaign Steering Committee intends to engage top musicians to spread anti-corruption messages across the country.
The committee's director, Mr Polycarp Ochilo, said the programme aimed at sensitising and educating citizens on the dangers of graft.
"Music is key in the fight against corruption as it delivers strong messages that are easily retained Music is the language of the soul because it speaks to the heart, communicating to the mind and feelings of the person," Ochilo told the Press in Nairobi.
A team of nine top musicians, coordinated by the popular Homeboyz Entertainment, have compiled 10 songs dubbed 'Simama! (Stand) Together Against Corruption.
Relevant Links East Africa Crime and Corruption Kenya They will present them in 21 road shows across the country. During yesterday's launch, musicians Nameless, Wahu, Jimwat, Juacali, Mr Lenny, Wyre, Atemi, Nyota Ndogo and Suzanna Owiyo were present.
The inaugural campaign will be held this Saturday at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, where the musicians will stage a live performance.
It will run until the end of next month, and would be preceded by another one involving religious musicians.

Nyota Ndogo - NALIA

2007-09-09T02:41:00.001+03:00

NIMERUDI MOMBASA

2007-04-13T12:20:00.000+03:00

NIKO STUDIONI TUNAPIKA ULBAMU YANGU YA NNE.JAMANI SIORAISI LAKINI TUMEMALIZA.KAENI CHONJO

NYOTA NDOGO for PRESIDENT au sio....(ndio ndio)

2007-02-25T11:41:00.001+03:00

The Pheonix Women's Group held their awards night at The Travellers Hotel Mombasa and i was honoured with the task of entertainment.My show was a bit of a disaster as my band turned up drunk pamoja na washikaje wao, so i do give my apologies to all those who came and gave support to the event.I hope this won't effect my chances for presidency!!.Big up to Ida Odinga who was also present the pic is of me with Njeri Ndungu.

Hujui mimi ni The Genge Queen jijini with Nonini

2007-02-25T11:34:00.000+03:00

Kusema kweli my new song with Nonini imekawia sana i heard he was even in Malindi last week but not even a 'please call me' anyway i forgive him we are after all binadamu tu.

Mimi na The Professor jijini Nairobi

2007-02-19T18:14:00.000+03:00

SATO

2007-02-17T18:53:00.000+03:00

Sasa bado trying to find the time to keep things up to date am in the process of getting my new cd together,Madebe has been working with Mwaxio The Herbalist on some new tracks so far 3 done kazi kweli sitaki kuleti down mafans ausio.Been busy this last week 3 shows last weekend Stadium Mombasa,Coast Carpark Mombasa na Club Willow Ukunda,midweek on valentines i was in Nairobi at Savoy.This picha was taken for a track i've recorded with JAHCOUSTIX from Germany called YATIMA it's for a cd release that will raise money for The Boabab Childrens Home here in Mombasa my vox were recorded here at Jikoni Studio Mombasa then sent to Germany for mastering dunia hii ni ajabu.

NAMBARI MOJA

2007-02-02T08:43:00.000+03:00

Cheki
kweli this blog has been kimya but we've been busy .... ona!

PANAFRICAN YOUTH FORUM

2006-11-02T20:35:00.000+03:00

.....and the days just fly by...Here i am in Nairobi again,the show coming up is the "FREDOM FEST",rehersals at ERIC WAINAINA's studio the band is tight the show will be hot.I was staying with kina Mike and Joy again my extended family jijini,no Blaze this time seems he's moved out of the PHAT! teem.Anyway i got onto these World Social Forum girls kina NYNKE na RITA " i want to go to these "youth alternatives-youth stuggles"workshops see whats going down au vipi,pia hang out na PROFESSOR JAY,RAY C and the other artists" and thats just what happenin.NONINI rescued me kuhusu getting the "WATU NA VIATU" vidi to the other stations KBC,KTN.Nairobi is still a bit new to me previously MADEBE's domain but i'm in there now mathree and all.Even been getting a new pressing of ma cd "MPENZI" together it will be distributed through SOUND AFRICA pia its now up for sale through AFRIZIKI.com along with my earlier releases.more pix soon

NAKURU na NAIROBI

2006-10-16T12:25:00.000+03:00

It seemed like nearly every matatu in Nakuru had the poster for my show at COCO SAVANA and the show was hot.Now am at the PHAT! headquarters with MIKE,JOY and BLAZE, i'll be in Nairobi till wed ,today its off to KETABAL studios kina TABU OSUSA invited me over nearly a year ago and i've finally got it together.Also sorting out details for a show Nov 4th i'll be using ERIC WAINAINA's band sound fun that one.Kaa chonjo

PIX FROM THE STAR AND GARTER SHOW and KADONGO SHOW

2006-10-16T12:15:00.000+03:00

Both shows poa kabisa but the Kadongo show was my fav,already they want me back again!Still no vidi on tv and with Ted Josiah judge,teacher etc in the Tusker Project Fame for the next month well you wont be seeing it soon unless you visit me at home.

MY STAR and GARTER poster

2006-10-01T12:26:00.000+03:00

MB Doggyman let the club down last week though am not sure of the full story so i've been booked for the 6th the show will be free entry

Chelwa chelewa kuta mwana.........

2006-10-01T12:04:00.000+03:00

aEverything delayed Rahamadan has started and WATU NA VIATU video not yet on air.Ted Josiah such a busy guy these dayz anyway hopefully on monday The Beat (nation tv) will air it!
Have started promoting my own shows now that we have a new hand in the JIKONI MOMBASA set up ERIC B is now my tour manager dates lined up so far are Railway Voi 30th well that was jana i know, 6th Star and Garter Malindi ,10th Kadongo Mishamoroni Mombasa also on the 6th i'll be performing in Mariakani for an Aids awareness event more on that later.Have also been busy writing some new songs and have started taking steps to start my own band ,right now we are 3 ,box guitar,percussion and me.Let me say its kali kaa chonjo!Also Madebe has had me trying out some video ideas for my old songs weve started with Chereko

THE SARAKASI VIBE FEB~MARCH 2005

2006-08-06T15:58:00.000+03:00

Mambo vipi? I'm sill on the road with The Miss Tourism Tanzania with kina Gideon, so till i get back with some more pix here are some from the vaults.The Sarakasi shows in Nairobi na Mombasa CLD,MERCY(as ever)in a clinch with NAMELESS and on stage with a fan public beach Mombasa

NA LIA !

2006-08-01T20:21:00.000+03:00

Congrats to NIKKI,the KISIMA AWARD is yours now.........till next year!Here are some stills from the video of my entry NA LIA , which was shot by RAHEEM and a big thanx to him pia MERCY,SUSANNE KIBOKOSYA na MIKE STRANO.

WANAWAKE

2006-07-30T01:04:00.000+03:00

WANAWAKE,thats the name of the new track with NONINI and this is a pic from some time back at BOB'S in Mombasa with WAHU (who's other half NAMELESS also has a track out with Nonini),ATTITUDE(i know his not a dame but his kind of cute) and mabeshti MERCY(thanx for all the moral na mawaida).Yea thats me mwisho ya kushoto it was Divas Nite i remember with TATU toppin the bill.

MY ARETHA FRANKLIN POSE

2006-07-29T17:58:00.000+03:00

Excuse me!

2006-07-29T17:47:00.000+03:00

Not sure what happening here, as in the multiple pix all the same. its not a design ,i think i'm clicking da mouse too much.

MISS TOURISM TANZANIATANGA june 2006

2006-07-29T17:30:00.000+03:00

Check them out can u guess who won?

THE MISS TOURISM TANZANIA TOUR

2006-07-29T16:25:00.000+03:00

Right now i'm in Dar es salaam on tour with the Miss Tourism Tanzania tour we've done about six shows so far in Tanga,Arusha na Dar es Salaam.I got to try out my new song Watu na viatu last week in front of an audience for the first time and i'm thinking people nearly like it as much as me wait till they hear ma other new songs.Pia got news from Nonini that the new track i've done with him is finished he sent it to Madebe who tells me 'ni poa' cant wait to hear it maself but first things first au vipi.lastly a hi to all those who have written to me kuhusu my song Chereko which has been released again by the Rough Guide peps this time on a compilation called OFF THE BEATEN TRACK in a shop near you dunia nzima check it out

MORE PIX FROM MWANZA

2006-07-27T17:13:00.000+03:00

Kumbe i can post as many pix as i want, its becoming more fun!
This is some of the crowd @ CCM KARUMBA MWANZA
na GEITA with mafans

My little trip to Mwanza Tanzania in April 2006

2006-07-27T16:19:00.000+03:00

this is me just arrived Mwanza

MAMBO VIPI?

2006-07-27T13:43:00.000+03:00

wow i'd nearly given up with the blog as it was proving difficult to get a new post up .it turned out to be me using an incompatable browser.so am back with good old internet explorer.if this works expect some pix up soon so much has happend.x

2006-03-20T11:20:00.000+03:00

CHEREKO-NYOTA NDOGO 1999

chereko chereko walia nini/ulicho kitaka umeshakipata sasatulia

walio kupatia mashauri sasa wameshakimbia,sasa umebaki hunalakufanya useme nini.kawaida mtu apandacho ndicho avunacho

chereko chereko walia nini/tabia uliokuanayo nadhani nilikukanya.ulionakamamimi nakuoneauwivu.hakunasiku ambayoilipita bilakusema lakini ilikukama napigiambuzi gitaaa wee.

chereko chereko walia nini/kutembea barabarani usiku nilikukanya.kutembea na marafiki wabaya nilikukataza. yalio kufika hakuna ambae anakujali.ulicho kipata mshukuru mungu ndio dawa yakee wee

2006-03-15T09:40:00.000+03:00

2006-03-14T21:15:00.000+03:00

MAMBO

new days new things i'm on a learning curve that wont stop till i die

kesho i'll give you the lyrics to one of my songs

2006-03-14T20:47:00.000+03:00

NYOTA NDOGO