OMINDE’S LIST: Kisumu’s top 10 socialites
Now that we have finally earned our City Status it’s time that we also unveiled our own party stoppers and here I am not talking about socialites of Vera Sidika’s nature but rather socialites as defined by wikipedia: “A socialite is someone who is well-known in fashionable society and spends a significant amount of time participating in social activities such as parties and other fashionable events, entertaining guests and being entertained by others of similar standing.”
These are the guys and girls who make Kisumu’s events rock and your party is not a party unless one or all of them attended it!
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Fofona Bangale |
1. Fofona Bangale quite dint make it to a list that was being voted on when Henry McKenzie posed the same question on facebook but this is one dude that attends all the flashy events in town. He has quite an acute sense of style (and I say that with all the straightness I got) that makes him stand out from the crowd. Actually one Christine Riaroh added “fashion style” to what what qualifies one to be a socialite.
If you are planning a party make sure Fofona has a VIP invite. Fona is a radio presenter with Radio Lake Victoria among many other professional ventures.
2. Dave Ngiri Odira is possibly the loudest muther ginene you will ever meet in your lifetime. If you want to know how influential he is, he single handedly made Dunga Hill Camp the place to hang out over the weekends and for that he is on their wall of fame.
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Dave Ngiri Odira |
There is no event that goes down without him being in it in this town.
Christine Riaroh however thinks his fashion sense is wanting. I think it’s all about his company…what would you expect from a dude who spends his entire day around fishermen? You don’t need rocket science to tell you that he’ll definitely dress like one. Coming to think of it though Christine said I also have a bad sense of style….but Ngiri takes the standing ovation in that sector. Fashion Cop gave an arrest warrant for him a long time ago.
He loves his Pilsner Ice and everything else that can fuel an engine…
By day Ngiri iworks for Lolwe TV. With his loud mouth I wonder why the guys dint give him a show to host. One of my former bosses (some random idiot now) thinks he should run for an elective post in 2017. In fact we started a movement at work known as #DN2017.
Fashion or no fashion ignore his influence at your own peril.
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Millicent Aberi |
3. Millicent Aberi did not make it to McKenzie’s list as well and I am convinced people don’t know people in this town. Your party won’t rock unless she represents the females in it.
She acts cool, calm and collected but don’t be fooled by her shy smile. She has a great sense of fashion and style. She is well endowed in those other sectors as well…let me just say she will bring light even to the dullest party. Loves her Vodka and her Pilsner.
Millicent owns a restaurant at Wayside that’s known for it’s delicious chicken.
4. Sharon Oyoo aka Jaber Nyar Rongo, she comes highly recommended in that list I keep
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Jaber Nyar Rongo (Centre) with Grace Makosewe & @IamOminde |
referring to and I must give it to her that she is another event charmer with a killer smile, a beautiful behind and great dance moves.
She loves her Heineken.
By day she is a Marketing and Communications executive with a local NGO.
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Kenna Kens |
5. Kenna Kens closes the big five on this list today. He is an “event organizer”
just that most of his events…..
Christine thinks he got a great sense of style, but then again what would you expect from someone who owns a boutique?
He has to be at your event if you are to claim you had a successful event though.
He loves his Tusker and overpriced liqueur.
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McKenzie Henry |
6. Henry McKenzie would probably kill me for putting his name here but WTF!! Nigga is laid back and all gentleman but he rocks events as well.
He hosts Karaoke at three different towns in the region every week and recently introduced “Throwback Fridays” at Bootleggers.
He loves his Whitecap Lager…not sure if he drinks whiskey!
By day he works for USAID.
7. Ahmed Zach well I got very little to say about this dude coz nigga went underground like crazy. Just know that he is on this list.
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Ahmed Zach |
8. Jenipher Igena she is a Communications student at Maseno University and a budding musician. You won’t help but notice her at events and God she is “BLESSED!”
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Jenipher Igena |
Amazing sense of style I must say…what I call eye candy!!
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51 Comments
Denis Nyakach
June 13, 2014 at 5:56 amHa ha ha. That is a good analysis of the Kisumu folks who make the city party climate tick. Now I know whom to invite on my future gigs 🙂
Daniel Ominde
June 13, 2014 at 5:58 amThat's wassup!!
David Odira
June 13, 2014 at 6:25 amhehehe isemer!!!
Tom Odhiambo
June 13, 2014 at 6:29 amCongrats guys for keeping Kisumu on the “city” track!
Tigo Art And Fashion House
June 13, 2014 at 6:29 amwhere is 9 and 10? so far… not bad
Phoenixx
June 13, 2014 at 6:32 amHehehe, I better be on the next list
Daniel Ominde
June 13, 2014 at 6:35 amOngeza bidii on the social scenes
Daniel Ominde
June 13, 2014 at 6:35 amI said ujijazie bro
Daniel Ominde
June 13, 2014 at 6:36 amThe socialites ama mimi? Anyway thanx on behalf of us 🙂
Evans Oloo
June 13, 2014 at 6:51 amLiz Olwa
matte richard
June 13, 2014 at 7:15 amI think it's all about his company…what would you expect from a dude who spends his entire day around fishermen? You don't need rocket science to tell you that he'll definitely dress like one.
Anonymous
June 13, 2014 at 7:22 amLorah of lohkhali entertainmnt and bob of barcadia
Tonnin Okoth
June 13, 2014 at 7:45 amAm planning something big for Kisumu in relations to Events management..the 1st Groove tour kisumu auditions were organised by Me and one Lawrence of Radio Nam Lolwe..nice work y'all doing!!
Anonymous
June 13, 2014 at 7:58 amI beg to differ on fona's analysis ati over priced drinks??? Mmm kumbe fona ako juu
Des Akello
June 13, 2014 at 8:02 amU forgot about Lesley Ceasar
SN
June 13, 2014 at 8:27 amHehehe
Anonymous
June 13, 2014 at 8:32 amHey Daniel,
How Can I get in touch with Henry McKenzie to host Karaoke at Royal City Dubai Complex??
Daniel Ominde
June 13, 2014 at 8:45 amE-mail me on omindedan@gmail.com I'll hook you up with his contacts.
Sharon Njai
June 13, 2014 at 8:56 amHenry should be number 1
Anonymous
June 13, 2014 at 8:57 amwhere is martin khaemba the group operations manage for monarch group that owns & runs of impala Eco lodge resort in impala park kisumu ? very bright and humble but has made the lodge to be on the market and has also contributed a lot to our hotel industry in this region.
keffas
June 13, 2014 at 9:36 amkwani hamjawai ni notice . editor wa hii kitu ni nani. nway ksm is becoming a city i see
Anonymous
June 13, 2014 at 9:53 amyou are forgetting a group that contains one David Omondi, Fredrick Maube & Arthur Shikwe
Peter OUTA
June 13, 2014 at 10:08 amHehehehe
Peter OUTA
June 13, 2014 at 10:08 amHehehehe
Peter OUTA
June 13, 2014 at 10:11 amvery interesting…………….
gEED
June 13, 2014 at 11:48 amNgiri the fishermen joke aint funny…heheh…but guys u need to rebrand 'the socialite' idea owing to the fact that it might be over understood!
gEED
June 13, 2014 at 11:49 amnice colours on milli tho!!!!
phatma kanyi
June 13, 2014 at 12:32 pmComing on that list soon, n btw u forgot Dan friday
Ella
June 13, 2014 at 1:12 pmCant stop laughing. Nice one Daniel. Ella got her eyes on this blog for sure….
Anonymous
June 13, 2014 at 1:27 pmhehehehe i wont differ
Kisumu News
June 13, 2014 at 2:42 pmHahaha… well listed…
joan eve
June 13, 2014 at 7:58 pmLOL
Erick Okioma
June 14, 2014 at 8:18 amKwani socialite ni kinanani ni kulewa ,club ,mayouth ? Hakuna wazee sociolite ?
Danvers Omolo
June 14, 2014 at 11:29 amAm coming back to kisumu to be a socialite
Anonymous
June 18, 2014 at 7:30 amNo comment. I wonder how this verdict was reached.
Myra
July 1, 2014 at 10:52 amYou will make an amazing one
Anonymous
July 2, 2014 at 1:08 pmai, please, most of these people are just people who are known. there is a difference between known people and socialites. mayo!
Anonymous
July 3, 2014 at 2:06 pmWhere is Bob Stewart…? Lol
Denis Nyakach
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Anonymous
August 8, 2014 at 6:15 amThank you for that comment. Theres a very big difference.
Jaterrrrr
September 15, 2014 at 11:45 amMa doko wach kendo?
Anonymous
September 17, 2014 at 6:14 amthats a nice one for kisumu city.
donald naboth
January 8, 2015 at 10:48 amHakuna list hapo matop works for the same company. … false
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rehema blastus ondiek
May 18, 2015 at 1:47 pmI love kenna kens and fofona bangale style……I mean they match their dressing cord…..
deenick
May 19, 2015 at 5:13 amKama hawa ndo top ten socialites!!! RIP kisumo city
tedeye mgenge
May 19, 2015 at 6:23 amRIP .hapa hakuna kitu..some are just wanabees..wapi ford audi
Machete
May 19, 2015 at 2:06 pmwhere the fuck is machete, ford, Julez & chefa..hii list ni bure kabisa
Freddy
May 19, 2015 at 8:09 pmOK..ryt.. I see kisumu’s finest