1. Karumanzira and the Tausi crew
Walking
along the streets of Nairobi, you never miss to spot those posters and signs
leading you to a witchdoctor. “Professor Majini Saba: Anatibu Umaskini,
Mapenzi, Kulinda boma”, you know the rest. Well, Karumanzira is the likes of
those only that his was acting. For all those who watched the Kenyan Soap
series ‘Tausi’, you know what I’m saying. By the way, where did Master Sugu
mfalme wa machokora go to? Tausi comprised of the likes of Rukia, Mzee Kasri,
Lindi, and Mjuba to name a few.
2. John Karani with “Dancehall Kings & Queens”
And
if you want to know where all the Rasta farians crew hang out, here you go. The
very popular radio show conducted by John Karani, the small man who never
missed to visit my rural area of Kitale for a show during the harvesting season,
reason being everyone had harvested and for once all year, farmers had money in
their pockets to spend. He was always accompanied by his Lieutenant, Mr.
Nakitari aka Nonini who is doing very well in the music industry presently.
3. Jeff Mwangemi with “Sundowner”
The evening show that had the best of soothing music could not
be missed by anyone, especially after a long day at work. You never missed the
songs, “From a distance” and “Kiss by a rose on the grave”, name them.
4. Homeboyz and Omega 1 at ASK grounds
Luckily,
the Homeboyz team managed the puberty stage well and graduated into a multi-million
shilling investment now with Homeboyz deejays, radio and TV station. The two
competitors, Homeboyz and Omega 1 used to put up quite a show especially at
Agricultural Shows that were very popular during those days, especially in
remote parts of the country where if you missed the event, you had to wait for
another 365 days before you could see another. Omega 1 disappeared from the
scenes unless they rebranded and may be operating under a different name. The
ASK events were a national event where Mzee himself, former president Daniel
Toroitich Arap Moi never missed to arrive in his motorcade to inspect a guard
of honour and address the fanatic crowd.
5. Talia the night Nurse
Meet
the beautiful lady with the softest voice, at that time of the night, very late
when men sneaked from their matrimonial beds to listen to Talia the night nurse
hosting the dancehall show. She later left the country but from reliable
sources, we understand she is around again.
6. Tahamaki
If
you never watched the series Tahamaki, just grab a Jack Bauer movie and you
will feel what I am saying. It was exactly Walker Texas Rangers the Kenyan version,
only that the very boring guy Chuck Norris was missing.
By: J. Opata
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