31 December, Parklands Baptist – In a year that was packed with some rather memorable gigs (check out our Top 5), the annual end of year display that is TSO had a high bar to reach. It did not disappoint. With 26 artists and three DJs on call, set-up fit for an international concert, an adoring crowd of youngsters and awe-inspiring fireworks displays, there was certainly no better way to ‘jump into’ 2009.
In what has now become custom for TSO, there were two points of action, both jam-packed – Club Xpressions, for DJs and dancing, and the Live Performance stage, where K-Krew paraded some of the nation’s top acts all night. From Mercy Wairegi to Rachel and MOG to international biggie Jal, there was no shortage of entertainment. MC Juliani did an excellent job of steering the night, never once losing his revving power.
By way of stand-outs, Eunice Njeri and Kanjii showed why they were easily Gospel’s biggest acts in 2008. The former led a close to hour-long worship session, starting off with her two hit jams, Umeniweza and Bwana Yesu and including some popular praise jams in the mix. Kanjii’s set included Astar and the Mavuno Worship Project, Under the Rock proving a favorite as always.
The night’s top surprise was certainly when Kanjii invited on stage the other members of Milele, Kaima Mwiti and Mwaura for Sanjo Lama. From the response they received, Milele is still held fondly in the hearts of their Kenyan fans. Others who impressed were Hip Hope, Maximum Melodies and Zaidi ya Mziki, the latter opting (quite successfully) to pull out the oldies from Gospel Fathers' debut album, and Jogg C’s timeless Nampenda Bwana.
The count-down at TSO was something of an interesting experience. With power going off just a few minutes to midnight, it was done in darkness, the night lighted only by thousands of cell-phones waving in the air. Oh, and the amazing fireworks soon after! A few minutes after the cross-over was done, revelers were treated to more of the fireworks, this time to celebrate the launch of K-Krew’s radio station, 91.1 Power Radio.
The fourth edition of Totally Sold Out was a fitting cap to the year, and one hopes the Kubamba Krew family will keep earnestly at it. If for nothing else, for the thousands of young people who find in them a positive alternative to popular culture.
 501 Get On Stage Comedian Churchill Shares His Experiences The Dancing Begins Rock of Ages On The Set Michelle & Juliani Do Their Thing DJ Krowbar “Mfalme” On The Decks Daddy Owen Does The Kapungala Astar On The Mic Then With The Crowd Kamau Karongo Strums Away Kanjii Drops High Energy With The Rest of Milele Kaima On The Mic Neema Does Her Thing Rigga (Middle) Joins The MWP For Under The Rock The Crowd Tries It As Well Loving The Moves Aaron Rimbui Hangs Out Backstage Then Gets On The Keys Showing How The Dancing Is Done Props & Overalls Came In Handy DJ Sanch Mans The Decks Feeling The Music Eunice Njeri On Umeniweza Sammy Nene & Company Have A Blast The Crowd Obviously Felt Them Sudanese-born Jal Has His Chance MOG Get On Maximum Melodies On Stage
 Zaidi ya Mziki Go Old Skul The Power Radio Team MOG's Kenti & Boss Pose Backstage K3 At The Show Haimie & Linda Hang Out Neema, Rigga & Karimi Looking Good  The Cell-Phones Countdown  The Fireworks Soon After  Part Of The Crowd That Turned Up  Happy New Year!!!» Post Comment
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1"Newto"
at Tuesday, 06 January 2009 12:25
Hi guyz manze I missed TSO tho' si kupenda i was in Shagz but gotta a chance 2 listen at Hope FM live n i knw it was a blast......thank God 4 a show like this where get 2getha n hav fun in God 2getha, also 4 pple like u mwafrika for the photos which I gotta a chance 2 watch what was happenin tho' I wasn't there....kudos guyz God Bless U.
2"It rocked 2 tha top!"
at Tuesday, 06 January 2009 13:35
Wah! a wish 2 congratulate tha k-krew family 4 dat! it woz work well done! GLORY B 2 GOD!
3"Wa wa wa!!"
at Wednesday, 07 January 2009 15:34
Big up K-Krew for the gud work ya kueneza injili.God awabless sana n we'll definitely kip it locked on 91.1 !!
4Comment
at Thursday, 08 January 2009 07:19
Waawaa...Good and Godly memories are made of this.I remember this night and i see a bright Future for all Christians and the K-Krew Family.Yaani i lack words for the night...everything was awesome,from the sound,crowd and the fireworks!!!! breathe-taking!!! Can we have another one like this sooner than Dec??? Its God...GBUA.(God Bless You All)
5"wah!! super incredible"
at Thursday, 15 January 2009 12:42
T.S.O..... yaani, the memory of that night just makes me feel like dancing and it puts a big smile on my face... That has got to be the funkiest and most memorable "crossover kesha" ive been to so far.. everything was on point... The Artists,the Dj's,The Mc,The lighting,The sound,the dancing,The praise,The worship and most definatly the Fireworks....May God bless everyone who took part in each and every facet of the whole gig..By the way Hongera also to Citizen T.V coz of airing part of the kesha throughout the night,, My Dad and Mum watched it and they were equally blessed..Long
6"the fullness of God"
at Wednesday, 21 January 2009 10:33
seeing the above pictures makes me very happy and excited. for a long time christian things or functions have been shunned by many even the ones who proclaim the gospel of Christ. this was a complete metamorphosis of that scepter. this year God has promised many things among them is, we are going to accomplish the fullness of God and also a year of quantum reap. this will only be achieved through us being changed and transformed in the word of God to not only acquire the character of Christ but to become one with Him in spirit, in words and even in deed. sit under the wisdom of the bible.
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at Wednesday, 21 January 2009 14:08
maze i enjoyed maself that TSO bana i cant even explain...yani twas soo superb yu hav no idea!! anyone who missed this should VOW never ever EVER to miss anotha TSO lyk dat ama u nyonga urself!
8"Houston Edition !!"
at Wednesday, 21 January 2009 15:09
AAAAiiiiii Yawa,
Wapi TSO, HOUSTON EDITION.
Hey !!!
9"pongs"
at Wednesday, 21 January 2009 16:53
Eh mazee kumbe I missed? I can\\\'t imagene vile hiyo show ili bamba, I wish iwe repeated.I can rock there Like nobody\\\'s business.
10"Loving It"
at Wednesday, 21 January 2009 19:53
Men that was awesome!! I miss Home. Keep the fire blazing guys!!
11"I love what I see"
at Thursday, 22 January 2009 07:55
Yes, Jesus Loves to see that brothers and sisters, Keep it up because that is the one thing we need here in America. Young people praising the Lord without getting shy about it.... Keep up the good work... And when you guys get a chance, please susbcribe to POA Magazine so that you can read about your fellow Africans both at Home and aborad doing things, and I woul also like to feature Parklands Bapo, So please tell Ambrose sijamushau bado he is my Pasto... I live here in Houston, Texas, and we are also intordicng a s oon to be HD TV Network online and we hope to talk about every Issue African
12"speechless"
at Saturday, 24 January 2009 12:59
hi guyz from the look of things seems you rocked the place hee,wsnt able to make it was mbali but we together now than glue.peace
13"great job"
at Saturday, 24 January 2009 17:44
kazi njema sana...BWANA awabariki
14"sisemikitu"
at Sunday, 25 January 2009 11:04
In my entire life I haven\\\'t jibambad like it was in TSO,orgzers be blessed. I believe the coming TSO will be more than...sisemikitu ,AMEN
15"funnnn!"
at Thursday, 19 February 2009 08:28
i definatley enjoyed myself especially at the cellphone countdown and the fireworks were tatally awesome!!...i later on had a power breakfast wit my crew...simo, moree, chris...and it was just a blast for me. kama ulihata, manze jitokeze tukucheke!
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