Here We Go is a Massive Statement by Kenyan Rappers Gabu, Magix Enga, Kristoff and Prezzo

Here We Go is not a coming-out gig for a newly-discovered group of entertainers. It is a declaration of dominance by a known "force". Gabu, Kristoff (Yule Mluhya) and Prezzo are accomplished Kenyan rappers. But this song takes them to an altogether new place in the firmament. 

Click here for the Here We Go Video

Kristoff is, of course, a certified superstar with a stirring and inimitable voice. Prezzo, who's seen and had "everything" under heaven -- never seen Prezzo in such glowing light! And Gabu, well, Gabu is that fine poet with an alchemist's pen, and funky lines to boot. 

The camerawork is "spartan", but this allows the singers to occupy the entire musical space unchallenged, and so "un-distracted". They soar and glide and excel. They're luvin' it, too. The melody they let loose doesn't stop, till the song does.

Larry Madowo's Fine-Feathered Guests on #TheTrend, March 3, 2017: Prezzo, Kidum, Sana and MDQ

Last Friday (March 3rd, 2017), Larry Madowo hosted a fabulous edition of his #TheTrend show featuring a string of four celebrities. Each brought a distinct talent, worldview and presence to the screen, and none disappointed. Put it another way: It was a blast to watch each of the guests; a wonderful evening.

1. Prezzo: 
Prezzo was his usual self; a study in coolness. He really surprised everyone with his clever/presidential 999 call, using Larry's own phone. It all seemed, but only seemed, like a spur-of-the-moment stunt. Presidents do have their 'itineraries' all planned in advance, don't they? Larry was amazed and somewhat tongue-tied. Prezzo did his best not to be fazed by Larry's persistent 'inquisition', and won the mental chess-game. He ended his ample session with a sneak of his latest song (not in the video below) that's really good.

2. Kidum and Sanaipei Tande (Sana):
The 'reunion' between Kidum and Sana was obviously impromptu, and somewhat awkward. Kidum was quite tense, in fact. Sana, on the other hand, was in her fullness -- all that nite, in fact. But while they were at it, they did pull off a fine replay of "Mulika Mwizi".

3. Sana Sings A New Song, "Simama Imara"; Chats with Larry:

As I said, Sana ( the Maasai Girl from Matasia who grew up at the coast) was in her fullness that night. The usual fullness, I might add. Everything was finely tucked. And I was amazed at how good her Swahili was. I had never realized it. But she explained it all -- how it all came about. A bit like what we've heard from Akothee (who, as I understand, was scheduled to perform that very night in Vegas; not too long, I guess, after night arrived in that far, far place. Her singing was lovely, her conversation livelier.

Hear Sana Sing:

Here, Sana Chats w/ Larry:

4. MDQ: Muthoni the Drummer Queen:
MDQ was some kind of philosopher-queen that evening. Cleopatra, farther down the Nile, and the centuries, would have approved. She was an energetic bundle of opinion, and feeling -- all seamlessly strung together in a kind of stream-of-consciousness. I think that all who watched her couldn't believe how far ahead she was, already, from the usually mundane political talk.