Kenyan Celebrity Crushes: Who is falling for who

        Ephy Saint has a crush on a local actress        photo: courtesy

Polycarp of Sauti Sol

Local celeb crush: Pierra Makena.

Why:  Her smile, her persona, humility and, of course, her sexy body!

Ideal place for first date: Prague, Czech Republic. She will love it.

Dating budget: Money has never been an issue.

Dress code: That should not be a problem for an Omera like me.

One special thing for her: I’d get her the best DJ set there is in the world.

Pick up line: In Just-a-Band’s words; “Hey baby nataka kukuona, sura yako inafanya roho inapona hey! kweli wee ni malaika, hao wengine nawaita, kadhalika!”

Your secret confession: Am a bad dancer!

 

Petra

Local celeb crush: I like NAS and Kristoff.

Why: Their personality. I love their go-getter attitude.

Ideal place for first date: I would take them to my late dad’s country, Seychelles, and spoil them.

Dating budget: It will depend on the surprise.

Dress code: A cute maxi dress.

Crazy thing for him: I would kiss him without him knowing.

Secret confession: I would like to spend my whole life with them.

 

Ephy Saint

Local celeb crush: Actress Lucy Waigera.

Ideal place for first date: I would take them to a cottage by the sea in Seychelles.

Dress code: As much as I can afford.

Crazy thing for her: I would make her sky dive and propose to her on the way down and have our wedding mid-air with our guests joining in.

Secret Confession: I’ll always keep it real and be faithful.

 

Kismat

Local celeb crush: Brenda Wairimu.

Why: Because of her innocent beauty and her chilled-out persona.

Ideal place for first date: I would take her to Cape Town in South Africa

Dating budget: Ten percent of what I am worth, roughly Sh600,000 to Sh 1 million.

Special thing for her: I would buy her something she can keep forever like a ring, chain or a painting.

Pick up line: I am Kismat, can I take you to Capetown?’

Secret confession:  I have had a crush on her since I saw her on TV.

 

G Kon

Local celeb crush: Miss Karun

Why: She’s my type of girl.

Ideal place for first date: Fogo Gaucho in Westlands, I love Brazilian food.

Dating budget: Limitless.

Special thing for her: Serenade her with a song.

Pick up line: I would take her through my song Zetu Zinabamba eventually she will fall in love with me.

Secret confession: Come into my world. Be my wife.

 

Bahati

Local celeb crush: Maureen Koech.

Why: I like light women. She is pretty and I love her personality.

Ideal place for first date: Ghetto. I would take her to Mathare slums for chapati and madondo.

Dating budget: With Sh65 she will eat so much…

Dress code: Semi-casual.

Pickup line: Aingie box tu. Mi sijui kukatia…

Secret confession: I like girls who are saved.

 

Mejja

Local celeb crush: Irene Nthenya.

What makes her attractive: A lot. The first time she came to my place which was on a Saturday, I was getting ready and, being a guy, the house is not always tidy. When I came back she had tidied up without me requesting. She also listens, we communicate well, she makes me happy, she apologises, she cooks, she will call me no matter the cost or time, she is not a party animal and is well mannered.

Ideal place for first date: Probably Jamaica. She always talks about it.

Dating budget: No limit as long as she is happy.

Secret confession: My mum normally makes fun of me and wonders when I’ll marry. I’ve never taken a girl home because none felt right but I feel I want to take this one because she’s special.

 

HopeKid

You have a crush on? Christina Alicious.

What makes her appealing? She is everything I need in a woman. She is composed, mature and beautiful.

Where would you take her for a date? Maasai Mara because she likes wildlife and so do I.

How much would you spend on her? I’ll do everything within my power to please her.

What daring thing would you do for her? Marry her on a rooftop.

Your secret confession to her is? I love her smile and voice.

 

Brown

Local celeb crush: Avril.

Why: She has a sweet voice and body to die for.

Ideal place for first date: Dubai.

Dating budget: Not less than a million.

Special thing for her: I’ll do my best to take care of her and never irritate her even when am mad I’ll treat her well.

 

Khaligraph

Celeb crush: Sheila Mwanyiga.

Why: She is everything a man would look for in a woman.

Ideal place for first date: Mauritius. I’ve heard good things about the country.

Dating budget: If I have cash there is no limit. I’ll blow it. As long as she’s having fun, that’s all that matters.

Crazy thing for her: Propose in public. I’ll wait for her outside Nation Centre and do it.

Secret confession: I carry passport photos in my wallet including a photo of my mum, sister and hers.

 

Wangui: Miss Kenya 2013

Which local celebrity do you fancy? I am a big fan of John Allan Namu.

Why: I like his style and confidence in the way he presents himself.

Ideal place for first date: I would choose Brazil because it has one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

Dating budget: I would spend quite a lot, because I think it’s going to be an awesome experience.

Dress code: A little black dress with comfortable heels and statement accessories.

Crazy thing for him: If he had financial issues, I would rob a shop and give him the money.

Pick up line: I hope there’s a fireman around, because you are smoking hot!’’

Secret confession: I once wrote a song about him.

 

Daniel Weke

Celeb crush: Miss Karun.

Why: She is young, focused, goal-oriented and she goes for it.

Ideal place for first date: Egypt.

Dating budget: $1,000 on one date.

Crazy thing for her: Buy her a yacht.

Secret confession: I love her bust.

 

Wangechi

Local celebrity crush: Thee MC Africa (Taio Tripper)

Why: Love his raps, got this intelligent, humble guy thing going on.

Ideal place for first date: Zanzibar.

Dress code for first date: A nice evening dress.

Dating budget: Limitless.

One special thing you would do for him: Take him to his favourite emcee’s concert.

Crazy thing you would do for him: Get another tattoo with his initials.

Possible pick up line: Spit his lines as a pick up line. I know all his lines.

 

Jolene

Local celebrity I admire: Nameless.

Why: His good and awesome taste in music.

Ideal place for first date: A nice restaurant where he would sing for me.

Dress code for first date: A nice dress.

Dating budget: Nothing much.

One special thing you would do for him: Get him a nice watch.

Crazy thing you would do for him: None.

Possible pick up line: Nothing really, my beauty speaks for itself.

Secret confession: Nothing really.

 

Miss Mandi

Local celebrity crush: Kagwe Mungai.

Why: There’s just something about him; plus, he is such a gentleman.

Ideal place for first date: I’d take him to a museum.

Dress code for first date: An edgy look; leather tights, sky high heels and a cropped top.

One special thing you would do for him: Get him one of the vinyls from my dad’s collection since he’s into music.

Crazy thing would you for him: I’d dare him to skin a chicken just to see his skills.

Possible pick up line: I don’t wanna give you the wrong impression. I need love and affection.

Secret confession: It’s for him only.

 

Anita Nderu

Local celebrity crush: Emukule Ekirapa.

Why: Because he’s hot and…that smile…

Ideal place for first date: I’d take him sky diving then cook lunch or dinner for him.

Dress code for first date: Sneaker wedges, rugged jeans and a sleeveless fitting baseball jersey for sky diving.

Dating Budget: Nothing more than Sh30,000. I need to buy cute shoes for the date, you know!

One special thing you would do for him: Cooking for him. I don’t just cook for anyone.

Crazy thing would you for him: Pass. Wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise, would I?

Possible pick up line: Just smile in his direction and signal him to come where I am.

Secret confession: If I told you all, it wouldn’t be a secret.

 

Xtatic

Local celebrity crush: Video director Mushking.

Why: He’s hardworking, focused and his videos are great.

Ideal place for first date: Sky diving and it would be a great experience he wouldn’t forget.

Dress code for first date: A tight black dress.

Dating Budget: I would spend as much as I can but I wouldn’t want to knockout my account.

One special thing you would do for him: I guess maybe randomly propose.

Crazy thing would you for him: Strip or lap dance

Possible pick up line: You are always behind the camera, how about today you play a part with me!

Secret confession: In a corny way, I have piercings.

 

Chess

Celebrity crush: Redsan.

Why: He has a nice body, looks good and is a talented musician.

Ideal place for first date: Onami at Westlands.

Dress code for first date: A figure-hugging black lace dress; slightly above my knees, showing enough cleavage, a nice pair of heels and golden accessories.

Dating Budget: Sh8,000.

Crazy thing would you for him: I would serenade him.

Secret confession: I would love to date him.

 

Mbusi

Celeb I admire: Actress Shix Kapienga

Why: We’ve come far with her. She is hardworking and she is my type of girl.

Ideal place for first date: Any hotel in Nairobi. She is down to earth.

Dress code for first date: Simply wear as a rasta man.

Dating budget: her budget is not much as long as I prepare well, but I don’t think she can finish Sh10,000.

One special thing you would do for her: I’d make her a domestic tourist and tour the country with her.

Pick up line: I am a simple rastaman and I would tuhothlowie pamoja bila mbrrr-cha.

Secret confession: I am married with two kids but I would like to get down with you.

 

Chipukeezey

Celeb I admire: Ngina Kenyatta.

Why: She is admirable, down-to-earth and has cash.

Ideal place for first date: Somewhere in Mexico.

Dress code for first date: A purple suit.

Dating Budget: That is an insult…

One special thing you would do for her: I would serenade her and tell her how much I admire her till she breaks down.

Pick up line: Do you love me baby or do you love my money…

 

Jalang’o

Celeb I admire: Avril any day.

Why: Her style — both music and dress code — is out of this world.

Ideal place for first date: Kosewe; eating fish and brown ugali.

Dress code for first date: My animal print signature shirt with green suit.

Dating Budget: I would spend a whooping Sh2,000 on her in one day

One special thing you would do for her: tell her to close her eyes as I feed her ugali and sing to her katumbo dance.

Pick up line: Avril unaniua na hii mapenzi yako!

Secret confession: let it be a secret.