She’s An American R&B Superstar. She’s Coming To Kenya. Here Are 5 Places She’s Going To Visit…. And 5 Things She’s Planning To Do There.
She’s an accomplished singer-songwriter who has penned hits for Ciara and Britney Spears,collaborated with Kanye West and Chris Brown,dropped two albums and had a fiery episode of a nasty fallout with the King B,Beyoncé. She’s Keri Hilson. Famous for the 2009 hit Knock You Down.
Keri,one of the finest songwriters across America,credited with songs made hits by the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Mary j Blige, has not always had it easy. But sure,she’s also famous for being the ‘Queen of Shade’ after famously taking out Ciara and Beyonce in her song ” Turning Me On”.
The song, which fans and pundits concluded was a straight diss to Ciara and Beyonce,included the lyrics,
Your vision cloudy if you think that you da best/You can dance/she can sing/but need to move it to the left… She need to go have some babies/she need to sit down she fake/them other chicks ain’t even worth talkin’ bout”
And she even went deeper with lines such as, Go head tell these folks how long I been writing your songs/I been putting you on/check the credits hoe!…If you want me you can find me in Decatur hoe.”
And then the Internet ruptured,mostly because Beyoncé’s Fandom,the so-called Beyhive,bayed for her blood almost leading to her mental breakdown.
But Keri is known for more than just sublimal disses directed at her fellow Divas. She’s also known for music,wonderful voice,smart songwriting skills and very smooth dance moves.
And now,the Rnb Princess will be coming to Kenya soon… Yaaaaas,and bringing along all that jazz and sexiness.
But what would bring such an accomplished music star to the land of the Maasai and globally-renowned athletes?
A few things…. First,she’ll obviously be here because she’s the 2016 Face of Airtel Trace Music Star talent search.
And while she’s here, Madame Hilson is sure to have a good time. Absolutely. By visiting places and doing things….
5 Places She’s Sure To Visit. And What She’ll Do There….
1. The Salon, Umoja Market
To Do What? Have Her Hair Fixed
Lately,Miss Keri Hilson has been sporting a very African hairstyle – braids. Braids are as African as Cigars are Cuban. Miss Hilson has been rocking braids of late and,obviously,her hair must need a retouch once or twice during her stay in Kenya. And where to go? A Kenyan salon. Kenyan girls have been wearing braids for decades. And Keri Hilson can be assured of the best hair attention you can ever get anywhere in the World. We have some of the finest salonists in town. Miss Keri Baby will never forget her trip to Umoja Market,the hub of spectacular hair magic.
2. Nairobi National Park
To Do What? The Obvious
No African trip is complete without a trip to the good old animal orphanage. The Nairobi Park has lately been in the news for all the wrong reasons – and because it’s inhabitants are now fleeing the expanse at dawn to wreck havoc in city neighborhoods. This should excite the R&B star. She’ll definitely love to see the Lions and the elephants and the buffalos all in their grace and grandeur. Take photos. Gawk at them. Watch the cheeky monkeys prancing around. And soak in the nature. Perfect trip.
3. Kamakis… Bypass
To Do What? Eat Nyama Choma
Keri Hilson has never hidden her love for Nyama Choma and all things African. Kenyan cuisines are some of the most sought after in the World. And why not? It’s exciting,sumptuous,tasty and very beefy. Miss Keri will sure want to sample our famous nyama Choma. And where best to go than to Kamakis!? That meat Hound located along the Eastern Bypass? Just a couple kilometers from Thika Road? She’s sure to love the experience. I’ve been there. I know she will. But her entourage should be wary of the nyama gangs that will swarm her convey in an attempt to get her to eat from them.
4. State House
To Do What? Take A Tour
Every international celebrity, nowadays,seems to stop at the State House first. Naomi Campbell did it. Usian Bolt. Morgan Heritage. Wait did they? Miss Keri too will tour the beautiful house on the hill. And take a tour,take pics,pose with the President,laugh and be entertained,wine and dine, get caught up in Beyond Zero and make a little speech about education and the girl child (OK, I kid).
5. Hit The Studio
With Who? Sauti Sol
What does a visiting diva do after doing what she had come to do? Record a quickie with the Country’s top music band. Read, Sauti Sol. An accomplished songwriter herself,it won’t be very tough getting her and Bien Baraza in the booth to cook up something really sweet. And then record it to the masses. We’ll be definitely looking out for that one. It better be dance-oriented. And can we get her to sing some Swahili lines? And please,not ‘Hakuna Matata’ or ‘Nakupenda’. Please.
But aside from all those things,Keri Hilson will be in Kenya for the 2016 edition of Airtel Trace Music Star.
Using an Airtel simcard,you can call your country’s number, and you could win a big cash prize, a music video, a record deal and a trip to the US with Keri Hilson, to START your new life as a superstar.
For Kenya call this number:0900733733 and start singing right away.
Keri Hilson is this season’s mentor and lead judge.
Last year’s inaugural season saw Tanzania’s
Mayunga Andrew Nalimi win the stiff competition,bag the Ksh. 15,000 cash prize and fly off to the US for an intense mentorship program with pop star,Akon.
