Amani leaves mark on her fans at Unplugged show
Dec 05, 2008
SHE is Kenya’s most beloved songstress; no debate. How about in Uganda? Last Thursday night, Cecilia Wairimu, better known as Amani, proved to her fans that she has such a unique effect on crowds.
By Alex Balimwikungu
SHE is Kenya’s most beloved songstress; no debate. How about in Uganda? Last Thursday night, Cecilia Wairimu, better known as Amani, proved to her fans that she has such a unique effect on crowds.
Just when one may have wondered how well Kenyan musicians fared in Uganda, she put up a performance filled with courage, tenacity and desire; we screamed her name at the Club-sponsored unplugged session at Silk Lounge.
In fact, Amani put right what the Kenyan duo, the Longombas did wrong early this year when they turned their own unplugged session into a farce of sorts. Many felt cheated of their sh20,000. Is it why a half-full house turned up for Amani’s night?
Amani boldly went where no one has gone before, her skimpy attire and dance moves. Her silky voice notwithstanding, most men never seemed to care even if she just stood there without saying a word.
It was certainly more than star infatuation that saw Bukedde FM’s Katongole storm the stage like a rabid dog ready to pounce on prey. He suffered the indignity of ‘exploding’ on stage.
Fans were treated to a repertoire of her songs; from her break through hit Move on and Tahidi.
The predominantly Ugandan fans were more conversant with Missing ma Baibe†and Ninanoki which she sang four times. Her Bad boy song with Nyashinski of the Kleptomaniax group, though relatively rare, was the one the crowd like most.
Was it Christmas in November at Club Silk? Many looked pensively behind their shoulders when waitresses beckoned with trays of sausages, chicken and other crunchy bites.
On realising there were no bills forthcoming, they washed down the surprise meal.
For the record, there were no curtain-raisers to talk of and by 10:30pm, the show had ended.
SHE is Kenya’s most beloved songstress; no debate. How about in Uganda? Last Thursday night, Cecilia Wairimu, better known as Amani, proved to her fans that she has such a unique effect on crowds.
Just when one may have wondered how well Kenyan musicians fared in Uganda, she put up a performance filled with courage, tenacity and desire; we screamed her name at the Club-sponsored unplugged session at Silk Lounge.
In fact, Amani put right what the Kenyan duo, the Longombas did wrong early this year when they turned their own unplugged session into a farce of sorts. Many felt cheated of their sh20,000. Is it why a half-full house turned up for Amani’s night?
Amani boldly went where no one has gone before, her skimpy attire and dance moves. Her silky voice notwithstanding, most men never seemed to care even if she just stood there without saying a word.
It was certainly more than star infatuation that saw Bukedde FM’s Katongole storm the stage like a rabid dog ready to pounce on prey. He suffered the indignity of ‘exploding’ on stage.
Fans were treated to a repertoire of her songs; from her break through hit Move on and Tahidi.
The predominantly Ugandan fans were more conversant with Missing ma Baibe†and Ninanoki which she sang four times. Her Bad boy song with Nyashinski of the Kleptomaniax group, though relatively rare, was the one the crowd like most.
Was it Christmas in November at Club Silk? Many looked pensively behind their shoulders when waitresses beckoned with trays of sausages, chicken and other crunchy bites.
On realising there were no bills forthcoming, they washed down the surprise meal.
For the record, there were no curtain-raisers to talk of and by 10:30pm, the show had ended.