Lately, I have seen many designs coming up from Kenya. People are finding new ways of being con artists. The Maasai are always the victims due to their great culture. Over time, every designer wants to be a red and its not even Vals.

At design competitions, glorified tailors are increasing the number of Maasai designs. If you can assemble a Maasai outfit artistically, your name is bound to hit headlines- not in Kenya of course but outside. Huko U.S na Euro mafans ni wengi!

Phoebe Njeri recently won a Cape Town International Fashion Award for her Maasai design. She bolted from obscurity to greatness in no time. And guess what… her designs don’t sell in Kenya since they are expensive and Kenyans are bright enough to know a fake when they see one. Hate me now!

On the other hand, congrats to Mr. Sironka in the US who is trying successfully to promote the true Maasai culture and the Kiswahili language through the village that he is setting up. Additionally, he is helping to promote the education of girls back at home through funding their fees from the cash stemming from spreading his roots to the world.

So get to knitting, it will pay!

Celtel

If you are keen on ads you must have always heard a twist in the currently running Celtel advert. Just listen carefully at the beginning when the chic speaks. It always sounds to me like she is saying,

“Hey bitch, are you coming to pick me up?”

I swear that it always provokes me into hearing that! Obviously its wrong but just pay attention next time you see the ad.

Nokia Jeans- Lebo mpya

I’ve heard that the pair of jeans in the Nokia Face of Africa ad is up for auction.