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Showing posts with label Kenya Drama Festivals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kenya Drama Festivals. Show all posts

Sunday, May 5, 2013

The 'War' Over Ontoglo Boy Continues

The 'Otonglo Boy'
We have been closely monitoring a silent stand off and feud that has engulfed the 'otonglo fame'. If not checked, this feud can turn out to be bigger than the honest otonglo narration. The question in the minds of many Kenyans is ' why the sudden fight on who to manage the boy?'.

There has been reported in fights between Larry Madowo of NTV, Clifford Ouma (The Author and Director of Otonglo) and Daniel Owira's Sister on who should be thr rightfulmanager of the sensational and upcoming talent. In a more recent burst into social media, Larry I'm still amazed at the story of Daniel Owira's rise and rise. When fame came calling, his sister Susan naturally stepped up to be the manager of his career. She assured me that she will keep him focused in school & has his best interests at heart when we last spoke on Thursday' .... a rather blurry indication that somehow, Daniel Owira's sister was the one
managing the affairs of his little brother.
Larry Madowo
Madowo has come out stating that '

And in a quick rejoinder, Clifford joined the convesration by indicating that:  ' Let this matter rest guys. I am content with what I have done to get the boy this far. Mimi sitaki vita mingi ndogondogo. I have better things to do such as thinking of my next script. Otonglo Time was my 23rd script, it won't be my last. Let the boy and his managers be!!!'. 

Ealier on, some drama lovers who are close to Clifford Ouma appared united in condemming Larry  for hijacking the management of david's diary and telling Clifford to keep off the boy. Other drama gurus also accused NAIVAS supermarket for using the Otongolo Boy and even lines from the narrative without acknowledging the real authors and directors. 

Clifford Ouma is the author, trainer and script writer of the Otongolo Narrative. Ealier reports indicated that he felt  sidelined in the success of the boy he trained, David Owira. It is reported that Clifford identified the form two boy at Highway Secondary in Nairobi; Authored, Directed and guided the Otonglo script and boy to fame. Clifford is not a teacher at Highway. he is a graduate of Marist university and a former student at Kisumu day High School. Clifford has participated in the drama festivals for many years. 

Clifford Ouma

In Cliff's Own words, He said that 'After having a long chat with my ELDERS in Art, my mother and my friends, I have decided to let this whole thing be. I have greater issues to deal with in my life like getting fees for my siblings, getting a job and furthering my Education. As my Elder Shitubi has put it "they can steal your idea but they won't steal your head", I will still write scripts tommorow and the days ahead. I thank God he used me to help Daniel Owira, I will use my theatrical skills to help more whenever I can. Thank you pals for the advices and help. Let it rest!!!'.



Decision Times Wishes to salute Clif for no only identifying raw talent but equally training the raw talent and turning the talent into an otonglo magnet. When life hands you a lemon, make a lemonade for the whole  world. This was a noble gesture that only life itself will reward in its fullness. Just keep the faith. 

Friday, May 3, 2013

Daniel Owira of 'Otonglo Fame" Lands Over Ksh 200,000 In A Naivas AD Deal

'When you really want to achieve something, Just make a decision and a plan on how to do it. The the whole universe will conspire to help you achieve it.'....Paulo Coelho
It seems that the goddess of good luck has not yet finished with the the Sensational Daniel Owira of the Otonglo Fame. More and more financial breakthrough has invaded his life and just will not cease anytime. He is now making real otonglo. In a more recent deal with Naivas Supermarket Back to School Advertisement, He just clutched over ksh. 200,000.
The sun has now lit his path and the whole world is happy at how far he has come and how far he is to go.

This is the Naivas Advert ...... Here below



Wednesday, May 1, 2013

The Kenyan ' OTONGLO' Boy Earns Full Education Scholarship and 'Adoption' Rights From H.E Uhuru Kenyatta

'I have today offered full education sponsorship up to the university level to Daniel Owira when he visited me at State House. He is now one of my sons and will give me his report form at the end of every term.' .. H.E Uhuru Kenyatta
 

Source: Presidential Press Service.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has offered full education sponsorship to Daniel Owira, the form two Highway Secondary School student who moved the audience to tears during the Kenya National Drama Festival State concert in Mombasa.
H.E Uhuru Kenyatta Giving Owira a Tour of State House


Speaking when he meet Daniel at State House Nairobi today, President Kenyatta said he will pay for his school fees up to and including the university level.


The President said he will be monitoring closely the education progress of the Highway Secondary School student. “You are now one of my sons. Make sure you give me your report form every end of the term,” President Kenyatta said.
 
Kenyatta & Owira In Mombasa - During Drama gala Performance.
Saying he will move Daniel out of the slums and enroll him as a boarder in his current school, the Head of State urged Daniel to aim at developing his acting talents as he pursues his education.

Said the President: “As I educate you, make sure you do well but do not stop your theatrical work and co-curricular activities.”

The President also assured Daniel’s mother Ms Rose Owiyo that he will revive and revitalize her business. President Kenyatta added that he will support Daniel’s elder sister Susan who works as a volunteer assisting girls in the slums.

After the meeting, President Kenyatta conducted Daniel on a tour of State House.


Decision Times Kenya wishes to salute H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta for that kind and humble gesture. It is a personal demonstration of the 'human feeling' within the President's heart that can push a royal man to reach out to the less fortunate. In the fullness of time, God will abundantly reward you. God bless you and God bless Kenya.

Monday, April 29, 2013

The Winning Play - Kenya Drama Festivals

By: Drama Kenya Festivals.

The only play that would have competed with Kakamega High School favorably would have been the Butere Girls’ play: Shackles of Doom. Were it not for the controversy Butere generated before and during the festival it was obvious they would have competed Kakamega favourably in the secondary play genre. Produced by Dorah Okalla,Shackles of
Doom was easily the toast of the festival this year. To many keen drama observers who know the workings of Sirengo the drama CEO and his committee there was no way Butere could be given number one in Mombasa. NEVER. That left the door wide open for “The Tempest” produced by legendary Oliver Minishi. Others were, Menengai High School’s The Docker and Riara Springs’ Delta of Turmoil.

In the Kakamega play, a violent storm brews as two brothers compete to win over the heart of a beautiful woman. The aftermath of their quest is disastrous as the younger brother does all he can to marry the woman’s heart even if it means killing those against him.

The Tempest addresses thorny land issues in Kenya and takes an audit of lives lost and the reluctance by landowners and the Government to get a lasting solution to it.
Co-directed by Patrick Odhiambo, John Mitivi and Minishi, the cast of Edison Masinde, Kihiko Francis, Kevin Kiromo and Jonathan Rao impressed audience with their ability to improvise and naturally execute the text bringing it to life.

Kakamega’s dance Bushi depicts an exploitative scenario precipitated by an authoritarian government regime capitalising on an oil find. Unlike other oil discoveries that come with years of prospecting, the Bushi community’s find is accidental since theirs was a search for water through borehole sinking but bump into oil instead.

There is a striking thematic similarity with Butere Girls’ play Shackles of Doom and the Kakamega High School dance. At the end of the festival Kakamega came through as the indomitable kings of drama with a resounding win not only in play but also dance.

When it was announced that Bushi the dance by Kakamega High School had beaten Karima Girls’ Thayu and Kenya High’s Signecha, the talking drums of Isikuti started renting the air in the moonlit grounds of the Aga Khan hall Mombasa.

H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta Impressed at This Year’s Drama Festivals

The Kenya Schools and Colleges drama festivals staged a state concert for the president at the Mombasa State house.  President Uhuru Kenyatta encouraged Kenyan artists to constantly improve on their performances so as to benefit from the lucrative international market. The President said drama is a major income earner providing a variety of employment opportunities for the youth in the country. “It is encouraging that the festival showcased a cross section of participants drawn from Early Childhood Education Centres, primary and secondary schools, tertiary colleges and universities,” the president said.
H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta

Speaking during the State Concert of the Kenya National Drama Festivals, Kenyatta expressed satisfaction that the drama festival dwelt on key social economic and political challenges that are facing the society. He said in order to promote the performing arts, his government will construct an ultra-modern National Theatre with audio-visual live-links in Nairobi. During the performance at State House Mombasa, David Owira—a student at Highway Secondary School received a standing ovation for his performance in an oral narrative titled ‘Otonglo-time’, which left the President and the guests in stitches. 

“My Government is committed to providing the youth with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to be relevant and competitive in the modern global economy,” he said when he hosted winners of the drama festivals at State House, Mombasa. He said he was encouraged by this year’s theme which is “Performance for National Healing and Reconciliation”. The president observed that the performing and creative arts are not only a unique medium of instruction but also an important tool in the social, political and economic development process. “Our various cultures and communities have benefited immensely from messages propagated through oral culture.

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