Fast-rising musician Alutondo drops sizzling jam dubbed ‘Atooti’ (Video)

There is a Kenyan artist who has done an Afrobeat rendition of Atoti, a hit from the early 2000s by Gidi Gidi and Maji Maji, and its too lit. I’m not exaggerating.

The musician goes by the name Leku Simon Eremugo, alias Alutondo and he is proving to be a force to be reckoned with on the local entertainment industry.

Alutondo

His version of the mega hit is titled Atooti and I’ve had it on repeat since I heard it first because it’s so infectious. It has a good vibe and I couldn’t resist the urge to hit the repeat button over and over.

Alutondo, who is famed for other jams like Sugarma, Dear Love, Nyanina, Wicked Luv, really came through on his latest project. It makes you feel like hitting the dancefloor.

Atooti is funky. The beat has some elements of dancehall and Afrobeat  and perhaps that is what makes it so catchy. For the lyrics, Alutondo fused his local dialect and English.

Alutondo

To be honest, if you are going to going to remix a classic it better be this good or you are wasting your time. Put simply, Alutondo did the original Atoti justice.

I absolutely love the video for this jam. The videographer really came through. Other than the fact that it’s crisp, the lighting, styling and scene transitioning were also on point.

Watch Atooti below and tell us what you think.

Veteran singers Gidi Gidi and Majimaji set to reunite after 16 years

Veteran rappers Gidi Gidi and Maji Maji have announced that they are making a comeback to the music industry after 16 years of silence.

The two music giants who are known for their hit singles Atoti, Unbwogable and Ting Badi Malo are set to thrill fans with an electrifying performance at the Kisumu Show Ground on Saturday, August 25, during the Safaricom Twaweza Live concert.

Gidi now works at Radio Jambo while Maji Maji is the CEO of Ghetto Radio.

On Instagram, the two made separate announcements of their return leaving fans excited.

“Unbwogable final rehearsals, Kisumu are you ready? This Saturday at the Showground. GidiGidi and MajiMaji at the Safaricom Twaweza Live,” Gidi wrote on Instagram. 

Maji Maji posted:

”After final rehearsals. We are now sure! Radar is clear. Gidigidi and Majimaji. Follow for video snipets of what to expect,” Maji echoed. 

The duo, who are now well into their 40s, posted a video on social media practicing for the awaited performance.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmbY1uUH8QK/?utm_source=ig_embed

 

Diamond’s manager Babu Tale rebuked for endorsing independent candidate for Embakasi seat

Babu Tale has been drawn into Kenya’s politics, some people were not particularly happy that he endorsed an independent candidate for Embakasi seat.

Section of Kenyans and Tanzanians launched scathing attack on Diamond’s manager after he endorsed Julius Owino aka Maji Maji’s candidature.

Maji Maji aspires to be the next Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Embakasi ward, the onetime music heavyweight is vying for the seat as an independent candidate.

A number of celebrities have been throwing their weight behind Maji Maji’s candidacy including the likes of Mejja and Vicmass Luodollar.

Babu Tale’s endorsement of Maji Maji however sparked protests from section of Kenyans and Tanzanians likewise who thought he shouldn’t meddle with politics in the country.

See some of the reactions to Babu Tale’s post below:

Hafidhplatinumz: Poa poa meneja

vankempes_:Safi

kibugikayzach: Wajuaje mambo ya kenys

misskilungya: U can’t deal with Kenyan politics….. just vanish from them and do music dude…!!

laqwisher: Nchi yako imekushinda ukavamie ya jirani hembu piga kampeni bashite aoneshe vyeti original na piga kampeni haki itendeke rais wako amtumbue bashite na sio Kuwapotosha wakenya wewe huwezi wachagulia kiongozi wakuwafaa na atae watendea haki kama umeshindwa kusimama na watz kung’oa bashite

shikumilcah: @babutale weeee hatari thats my home ground MCA @majimajikenya