WizKid,IcePrince,Sarkodie,Mokobe and Camp Mula nominated for BET Awards 2012 Best International Act: Africa

It’s been a great year for konvict/Eme Act WizKid And Choc boy IcePrince ,both have been nominated at this year’s BET Awards in the Best International Act: Africa category.

They join Ghana's Sarkodie,Camp Mulla of Kenya, Lira of South Africa & Mokobe of Mali. The BET nominations were announced in New York May 22, 2012. The award ceremony will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on July 1st 2012, and will be hosted by Samuel L Jackson who was declared the highest grossing movie actor of all time according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Last year 2face & Dbanj were nominated in the same category and both won a share of the award. See full list of nominees for Best International Act Africa below: Camp Mulla (Kenya),Ice Prince (Nigeria),Lira (South Africa),Mokobe (Mali),Sarkodie (Ghana) and Wizkid (Nigeria)

Fresh off receiving her first BET Award nomination for Best International Act (UK), Emeli Sande hopes to inspire listeners through song. Coming off an already impressive year with her debut album "Our Version of Events" and the hit single "Next To Me," Sande hopes her music will also inspire conversation. Sande joins Estelle, Labrinth, Sway and Wretch 32 in the International Act (UK) category at the BET Awards.

The BET AWARDS is one of the most watched award shows on cable television according to the Nielsen Company.  The BET AWARDS franchise remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is BET's #1 telecast every year.  It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers and athletes in 20 categories. 

Leading the pack of A-list talent this year is Kanye West with an impressive 7 Nominations: Best Collaboration, Video Director of the Year, and 5 notable nominations for 'The Throne' with Jay-Z.  'The Throne' received nominations for Best Group, Best Collaboration ft. Otis Redding, Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice and 2 nods for Video of the Year for "N*ggas in Paris" and "Otis."  Close behind is Beyonce with 6 Nominations: Best Female R&B Artist, Best Collaboration, Video Director of the Year, Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice and 2 nods for Video of the Year for "Countdown" and "Love on Top."

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Camp Mulla ndani ya Tunzo za BET Awards 2012

Young, fresh and talented kutoka Nairobi, kenya wanaojulikana kama camp mulla wamevuka boda kwa kupeperusha bendera ya Africa kwenye Tunzo za BET ambazo hufanyika kila mwaka ambapo mwaka jana africa iliwakilishwa na 2face & D'Banj kutoka Nigeria sasa safari hii ni vijana wenye swag za mbele ila kutoka kenya ndio wamechaguliwa katika category ya "Best International Act: Africa category"

Kundi la Camp Mulla linajumlisha vijana wa 5 ambao ni Karun, Yung Kass, Taio Tripper and K’Cous ambao kwasasa wana Hit na ngoma zao tatu ikiwamo ngoma inayoitwa "fresh all day" ambayo wali perfome ndani ya Big Brother Africa siku sio nyingi na kushangiliwa sana kwa show nzuri…

Young, fresh and talented kutoka Nairobi, kenya wanaojulikana kama camp mulla wamevuka boda kwa kupeperusha bendera ya Africa kwenye Tunzo za BET ambazo hufanyika kila mwaka ambapo mwaka jana africa iliwakilishwa na 2face & D'Banj kutoka Nigeria sasa safari hii ni vijana wenye swag za mbele ila kutoka kenya ndio wamechaguliwa katika category ya "Best International Act: Africa category"

Kundi la Camp Mulla linajumlisha vijana wa 5 ambao ni Karun, Yung Kass, Taio Tripper and K’Cous ambao kwasasa wana Hit na ngoma zao tatu ikiwamo ngoma inayoitwa "fresh all day" ambayo wali perfome ndani ya Big Brother Africa siku sio nyingi na kushangiliwa sana kwa show nzuri walioitoa...

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Three Things You Should Do When You Wake Up

What's the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? If it's a work day, you probably hit the snooze button a few times, then spring out of bed in a panic, propelling yourself into your day with your mind on everything you have to do to get out the door. Or maybe you find yourself in the shower, without any real memory of how you got there. Sound familiar?

Turns out, just a few simple movements can help you relax and ground yourself for your day, rather than zooming through your morning full of stress and a racing mind.

Jack Wiener, a certified and licensed psychoanalyst, founder of the former School for Creative Movement in NYC and author of The Way of the 4th Toe: Into the Feeling Body, believes that the most important thing you can do as soon as you wake up is to gently bring your awareness fully into your body, so that as you move through the rest of the day, you maintain a sense of grounding that can help you cope with the physical and mental stresses of daily life.

"When you sleep, your body goes into itself," says Weiner, explaining that while you're snoozing, the sensations of your muscles become very minimal. In other words, you're not consciously aware of your body; you're not in a physically or mentally grounded state of being.

QUIZ: How is Your Sleep?

This state of being works for the purposes of sleep, but not for your waking hours. You want to be "in" and aware of your body during the day. When you experience stress or anxiety throughout the day, says Weiner, these emotions and sensations can cause you to instinctively "pull in" to yourself, which, ironically, is the opposite of being grounded in your body. Weiner describes this process as a literal contraction and tension of your muscles. If you're not aware, this happens automatically, and can affect everything from your breathing to your circulation to how the events of your day affect you.

If you can bring yourself back into your body and release the tension in your muscles, then, says Weiner, you're more able to cope with stress, and you're more emotionally aware and alive. Not only are you carrying less tension in your neck and shoulders, but if you can maintain an awareness of being in your body, then it's easier to not get caught up and swept away in the worries and anxieties. "It's so simple, yet so profound," says Weiner.

So, how should you start the day? By doing these three simple things:
Before you even get out of bed ...

1. Gently flex and point your feet for 15-30 seconds. This, says Weiner, is a good way to gently begin to activate your musculature and to bring your awareness to your feet, which is literally grounding. Then, wiggle your fingers and gently open and close you hands into a fist shape for 15-30 seconds. "Those are small little things," says Weiner, but they can really help you if your standard MO is to immediately activate your whole body by springing out of bed with your mind on what you have to get done.

Next, as you get out of bed ...

2. Consciously place your feet on the floor. Stand there for a moment, fully aware of the floor beneath you, and concentrate on feeling grounded.

Finally ...

3. Do a gentle hamstring stretch. "This will sustain your connection to the ground," Weiner says, and delay the pulling up into your upper body that leads not only to a lack of feeling grounded, but to tension in your neck and shoulders. The more grounded and "in your body" you can start your day, says Weiner, the more you will be able to carry this feeling and awareness into the rest of your day. Good morning, indeed!

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MAGAZETI YA LEO FRIDAY, 25TH MARCH 2012

FOR MORE NEWSPAPERS CLICK ON THIS LINK!!!!KWA MAGAZETI ZAIDI BONYEZA HAPA!!!

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Why Does My Dog... Walk in a Circle Before Lying Down?

Many dogs will circle around a spot before they settle down to rest. While no one can be certain of the exact reason why canines do this, the ritual is likely a residual habit from the days when wolflike dogs lived out in the wild, says veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Sueda, DVM, of the VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital.

Your dog’s ancestors had to sleep outside, in the elements, without much warmth or safety. Walking around a spot was a way to stamp down grass, leaves or snow and create a soft, level surface — something akin to carving out a nest.

Circle There and Dig This

After she circles, does your dog scratch at the bedding or carpeting before curling up? Just like circling, the digging action is probably an ancestral behavior related to staying safe and comfortable.

In extreme heat, digging a hole was a way to reduce a dog’s body temperature by surrounding herself with cool soil that could help regulate body heat. When it was cold — or even freezing — climbing into a hole allowed a dog to retain body heat and keep cozy.

So why haven’t our pampered house pets evolved away from these behaviors?

Don’t worry — circling is not a sign that your pet has heard the call of the wild. Adaptive behaviors tend to linger long after they’ve lost their usefulness if there’s nothing to discourage them or “select against the habit,” Dr. Sueda says.

When Circling Could Be Cause for Concern

Restlessness can be a sign of discomfort or even pain. If your dog is repeatedly circling and digging but can’t seem to get comfortable, she may have a health problem, such as arthritis or neurological problems.

You should observe your pet to see if she’s having trouble getting up and settling down. If she’s restless, take her to the vet to rule out pain and get a proper diagnosis.

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ALICHOSEMA WILL SMITH KUHUSU MWANAUME ALIETAKA KUMBUSU.

Mwigizaji Will Smith amezungumza kwa mara ya kwanza baada ya kumsukuma mwandishi wa habari wa  kiume alietaka kumbusu kwenye Red Carpet huko Moscow wakati mwigizaji huyo alipokwenda kuitambulisha movie yake mpya ya MEN IN BLACK 3.

Mwandishi huyo alifika na kumwambia Will Smith kwamba yeye ni shabiki yake mkubwa hivyo akaomba kumkumbatia na baadae akataka kumpiga busu ndipo Will Smith alipokasirika na kumsukuma kwa hasira.

Alichosema Will Smith ni kwamba waandishi wenzake na huyo jamaa walimuomba msamaha na kusema kwamba jamaa huwa ni mchekeshaji labda alifanya hivyo kwa nia ya kuchekesha na hakua na maana mbaya.

Hivi ndivyo ilivyokua wakati mwandishi huyo alipotaka kumbusu Will Smith.

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IMANI ZA KISHIRIKINA KWENYE STAGE KENYA ZAMPATA NYOTA NDOGO.

Kumbe sio bongo tu ambako imani za kishirikina ni moja kati ya stori kubwa kwa baadhi ya wasanii kwa siku za karibuni, stori kutoka 254 Kenya taifa la Ocampo 6 ni kwamba wasanii Ally B na Nyota dogo walishindwa kuperform kwenye show huko Mombasa kitu ambacho kinaaminika kuwa ni kutokana na imani za kishirikina kwa sababu wasanii wengine wa Mombasa wakiona wenzao wanafanikiwa huwa hawapendi, ndio wanaanza kulogana.

Ally B ambae ni msanii maarufu Kenya kwa sasa akiwa tayari kapiga kolabo na wakali kama Size 8 na Prezzo, amethibitisha kwa kusema “huwa nakwenda kwenye show na CD nne au tatu lakini wakati wa Show time CD zangu zote ziligoma kucheza, alipokuja Nyota Ndogo pia CD zake zote zikakataa kucheza basi ikabidi tuwaombe mashabiki tuimbe akapela kwa sababu hata Laptop ilipoletwa baadae kuokoa jahazi nayo ilikataa kusoma CD, wapo mashabiki walioelewa na wengine hawakuelewa”

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