Events – Nick Klaus

Lynette & Ashton Wedding

August 1, 2016August 2, 2016 by Nick Klaus, posted in Africa, Decor, Destination Weddings, Events, Kenya, Wedding Photography

“Marriage Joins Two People in the Circle of Its Love”, by Edmund O’Neill

“Marriage is a commitment to life, to the best that two people can find and bring out in each other. It offers opportunities for sharing and growth that no other human relationship can equal; a joining that is promised for a lifetime. Within the circle of its love, marriage encompasses all of life’s most important relationships. A wife and a husband are each other’s best friend, confidant, lover, teacher, listener, and critic. There may come times when one partner is heartbroken or ailing, and the love of the other may resemble the tender caring of a parent for a child. Marriage deepens and enriches every facet of life. Happiness is fuller; memories are fresher; commitment is stronger; even anger is felt more strongly, and passes away more quickly. Marriage understands and forgives the mistakes life is unable to avoid. It encourages and nurtures new life, new experiences, and new ways of expressing love through the seasons of life. When two people pledge to love and care for each other in marriage, they create a spirit unique to themselves, which binds them closer than any spoken or written words. Marriage is a promise, a potential, made in the hearts of two people who love, which takes a lifetime to fulfill.”

Congratulations Lynnete & Ashton,

Uhuru

July 31, 2016July 31, 2016 by Nick Klaus, posted in Africa, African Music, African Voices, Events, Koroga Festivals, Nick Klaus, People, Photographer

Uhuru (Swahili: freedom) is a four-man South African music group best known for producing the hit single by Mafikizolo titled “Khona”. The group, consisting of Themba Sekowe (Maphorisa), Nqobile Mahlanu (Mapiano), Sihle Dlalisisa (DJ Clap) and Xelimpilo Simelane (Xeli), is signed to Kalawa Jazmee.

Prior to the forming of the group in 2012, Mapiano, Maphorisa and Xeli were friends who were into playing contemporary African jazz in Soshanguve where they originated from. The group was named Uhuru after they met DJ Clap who was already an artiste signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records.Maphorisa is the producer for the group while DJ Clap, Mapiano and Xeli are the DJ, pianist and vocalist respectively.

Uhuru shot into limelight in 2013 after the release of the chart-topping single titled “Y-tjukutja”, which went on to be dubbed as the song of the year for 2013 in South Africa They produced and also featured in “Khona”, a song which topped many music charts and won several awards in South Africa and beyond including the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards.