MAMA Awards: Local Artists compete for top Music awards

The stage is set for a musical weekend starting as fans gather at the Kasarani Gymnasium for the MTV Africa Awards. Local artists Nameless, Amani, STL and Wahu are among the top contenders.

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[tamaduni]

THE ONLY PROBLEM ---NO ORIGINALITY  TOO MUCH TRYING TO APE THE WEST

[RhianKK]

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[RhianKK]

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[RhianKK]

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[cuttiesx]

@RhianKK Pii Pii, Msanii Marlaw kutoka Tanzania

[RhianKK]

What's the name of the song that is right at the end?

[ssabbassajja]

The other thing is that most of the Americans in showbiz are paid to sing or perform. Most of these do not have and/or don't need university degrees. But there are people in the background - the producers, the directors are really good at the job. Many are not just in the biz to make a quick buck. Kenyan or African music almost always disappears once the artist is gone. I have for instance been scouring the net for some African music of the 80s but cant find it.!

[edenskid]

While the industry is big time here, many entertainers become wrecks - real train wrecks - abusing drugs, going to jail, dying early etc... perhaps because of lack of education? I don't know.

[goo1358]

you are totally right but the comparison you made of US and Kenya was not fair. US entertainment industry is the worlds best. Singing/rapping or acting is more about talent than education. I don't know how many US musicians, actors or rappers have degrees but almost all Kenyans listen to and buy American music than Kenyan music. sad but true

[edenskid]

I agree with your theme, that the U.S. gives you many chances. But in the same vein, is both a chance for peril as well promise. That is why there are so many who have fallen below the cracks in the U.S. - if you live here you will know what I mean - but if you go to other socialist leaning countries, there is uniformity; longer lifespans; better health care; better education (for all- not just a few); better standard of living (overall); better public transport; few homicides etc...