Lulo Cafe’s CD Launch Pics
October 4, 2010 by Brown Shuga
As promised, I dragged my fellow bloggers Kiki, Lebza and XtraLarge to go check out Lulo Cafe’s CD Launch and we almost turned it into an informal JC family hookup. The launch was held at Metro Restaurant in Benmore Gardens and it sounded a bit like a weird place to host a launch but we soon found out it wasn’t that bad, as it was held at their upstairs area. We almost had a bit of drama soon after arrival but the host, being the gentleman that he is, took good care of us and besides… who would be mad after being flashed with that smile!
The actual event was very low key… there weren’t that many celebrities at the do. It got me thinking about whether there is really genuine support for fellow artists’ projects in the industry? Do celebs flock to their “colleagues” events because of where they are held, whose party it is and how famous/monied they are? I’m curious to find out.
We had a great time though and we spotted a few familiar faces in attendance:
They always say there is nothing perfect in this world but the way Minnie Dlamini looks in this dress? Beyond Perfect! The LIVE co-host showed up to come give Lulo support.
It was interesting to finally meet SIkhululo Maliwa aka Lulo Cafe. He is a really humble dude and I pray that he stays that way.
A kind request to all the gay boys… he’s already got his own Jezabel., please back off and leave the man to live happily ever after with his chosen one. iThank you! *straight face*
Psyfo, who has worked with Lulo on the album was there.
There’s something about MXO’s face that I don’t understand. He kinda looks different these days… I don’t know if there’s anyone else out there who sees what I see/mean.
Songbird, Nothende Madumo had to be there, of course, seeing that her single with Lulo “I Wanna Love You” is blazing the charts. The reason why I know there is a Lulo Cafe is that song, beautiful track! Nothende’s got a single out as well from her upcoming album. I haven’t heard the single yet but I believe Metro FM’s been playing it these past few weeks. Have you heard it? I’m patiently waiting for the album… way LONG overdue!
No, that’s not Mika Stefano…it’s RJBenjamin on stage. He gave us a great show, performing songs from his new album House Bound… not forgetting the much loved “Change The World”.
Oh man… .his name is Terrence and when he got on stage and started singing an Anthony Hamilton song I got up from where I was sitting and went “WOW!!!! What’s your name?” He’s that good & had this powerful voice that I really didn’t expect from someone with that tiny frame… He’s featured on a track called “Without You”… I would buy your album bhuti, hope you’re working on it!
MXO performed his featured track, JOY. I skip this song on the CD. One of the few songs I skip… Worst of all, it comes right after a HOT song “Keep The Level Low” sung by Mariechan of Jamali. I’m sure other people out there like it… hayi… I don’t.
Nothende performed the hit track “I wanna love you” and everyone was up on their feet. Her performance was definitely the highlight of the launch and soon after the performances it was Lulo and the decks!
I’m not a house music because nje I don’t understand it… like how you could just have an “instrumental” as a song or have that LONG intro with a doosh doosh sound that has its own tune, making it sound like there are two songs in one…. but I enjoyed What About Soul t because there is actual SINGING in it.
Thanks to Lulo and Soul Candi for the hospitality… and we wish you lots and lots of sales!
Lue on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 2:30 am
Looks like ev thing was on point except for a few dress codes mara lemme stop seeing bad and talk about the nice stuff I wanna say…love the few Lulo songs I hear on metro fm all the time n maybe its about time I go buy his cd..Nothende! Yes I dig her voice I heard her single on the avenue its very jazzy and ya I loved it…good luck lo Lulo n Nothende SA music has hit makers here
KBizzle on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 3:13 am
Minnie Dlamini tjo! #Nkamodira
I also hate that Joy track “Like butterfly from a cocoon” haai no *skip*
ugogal on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 3:32 am
Lol @ wondering whether RJB was Mika… I neva noticed that they look alike until this pic kwaaaaa!
ugogal on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 3:36 am
Congrats Lulo!
Ntoko The Gentleman on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 5:40 am
Wow minnie! Hmmm shes the ONE. konje what do we call those gals who like Djs? Hope shes not goin there.
Ntoko The Gentleman on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 5:43 am
Looking forward to LADY GAGAs comments on Lulo. Shes just a Jezabel for Him only.
Kiki on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 5:52 am
All the best to Lulo & his team. Like BS said you are humble so please stay that way.
SanN on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 6:59 am
Well sadly its seems like Minnie has been hanging around her Jezabel friends,when i c her out.
Congrats Justcurious next its TV! Doing big things Maybe you could help RGB
Lady gaga on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 7:19 am
Yaaay!! Minnie… H.O.T.T luv this gal!!!
*sigh* as for my crush Lulo Cafe I wish I could just kiss him. Bt y were his dj friends not there vele?? Tjo!
Lady gaga on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 7:26 am
Yaaay!! Minnie….H.O.T.T luv this gal!!
*sigh* as for Lulo Cafe my crush,I wish I could just kiss him. Bt y were his dj friends not there vele??tjo!!
Lady gaga on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 7:29 am
Oops,wena Ntoko the gentleman u see now what u done nx..LOL!!
Me being a jezabel for Lulo,all day ee’ry day baby
SilentBloggar on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 7:29 am
Oh Lulo is very cute. BS/JC you are doing a lot for SA artists on this site. Big ups.
SilentBloggar on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 7:45 am
Muhle uMinnie.
SanN on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 7:50 am
Big Up Lulo!*Claps Hands* Is it me or is it that these DBN girls who are breaking into the entertainment industry are mighty fine..
syamthandaskota on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 8:04 am
Lulo Lulo Lulo Lulo…. *sigh*
Zida on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 8:05 am
Modimo! Lulo is one fine boy. Caramel chocolate! Kwaaaa @ the warning to gay boys. Are they the only ones who want him? There are tons of other Jezabels.
Oh my! That minnie girl is the epitome of hotness. I hope she doesn’t let guys play with her.
Kwaaa @ comparing RJ Benjamin to Mika Stefano. He does that when he sings. Talented and cool guy.
I thought that Terence guy was Kwesta at first glance.
Yho! UNothende is fit man. She looks like she would wring your neck snapping with those thighs.
I know what you mean about MXO. There is something about him. He’s always looking like he didn’t take a bath. Argh!
And I’m the same with house music. I love house with vocals…unless the instrumental type has a nice beat to it and is catchy.
About industry supporting each other…I think it is also largely dependent on the promoter/publicist of the event. I’ve been to crappy parties/events but because the promoter/publicist was good at they job, a whole lot of big names attended.
Zida on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 8:07 am
Oh, I forgot to say that Lulo is talented and handsome, he must just stay away from amanzi amponjwana…everytime I see him he has a beer or a glass in his hand…he’s gonna get ravaged.
Zida on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 8:11 am
*typo* “at their job”
TL on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 8:53 am
Minnie-HOT mama..woooop wooop!
mmm Lulo is fine fine.
LukaImi on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 9:38 am
Oh Nkosi, Lulo Lulo Lulo #sigh *ethandaza*
All the best bhuti maan, yuuuuu!!!
#groupie comment
Plastic on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 9:42 am
I actually though Minnie was Boity…
Oh man Lulo…he’s got my support
Nothende is beatiful, i like her..dark beauty, cant wait for her album.
LukaImi on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 9:45 am
Lady Gaga… sizakuyithini na lento yalamanzi omngqusho? yerrrr, my crush is burning kulo bhuti…
One day in One day i’m telling you
Silvio on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 9:49 am
eish that Minnies gal is hot hey.
Azi on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 9:49 am
Hau kodwa amadolo ka Nothende.. haaaai no! They are so ashy…
Cinnabon on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 11:25 am
Yho! Minnie is H.O.T.T!
UTArian on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 12:32 pm
Azi awuse rhaaa!@nqobile..wawubona nton?
cijimpi on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 12:35 pm
minnie looks hut boi!
so LULO went the Black Coffee way by havin singers on his album..good boi!
Olena on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 5:29 pm
I love this bhuti Lulo. Minnie haute babe and Nothende *sigh* all i’m seeing is the SA Nicki Minaj gone wrong hayi
nan on Mon, 4th Oct 2010 7:00 pm
*sigh!*
Lulo … if i had a child I’d make sure that she marries you
love his music though …
fruitcake on Tue, 5th Oct 2010 1:47 am
#deathbyinsomnia
they sleep, i read their comments, tjo. did lulo pull a zap sign on the first pic? hope my eyes are deceiving me.
yes minnie o hott hott hott!
i agree with the blogger who does not see the sexyness in nothende shame, hayi she looks so…. arghhhhh i wont say jus coz i like her voice.
I thought the place wud be flooded ka bo franky, sphectacula, sox, n the likes, oh well *shrugs*
Strolicious on Tue, 5th Oct 2010 8:02 am
fruitcake uSox akanamali yokuza egoli…Minnie is Hot
Sotobe on Mon, 11th Oct 2010 4:47 pm
Top draw stuff Minnie. She looked edible. I hope she maintains the sort of understated glamour and unadulterated sex appeal.
KEEP FRESH.
Stay away from Bonang and her life of drugs, sex and rock and roll. Please dont hook up with a Dj.
Thanks.
one!