Carol Atemi Oyungu is a Kenyan singer, songwriter and entertainer. She first made her mark by being in a girl band Intu until 2007 when they each decided to go solo and work on individual projects. In 2003, she joined Eric Wainaina, as an assistant vocal harmony provider for his band. Oyungu released her first single "Happy" in 2004 and her debut album ''Hatimaye'' in 2008, and her second studio album ''Manzili'' in 2013. She hosted the sixth series of ''Africa Rising'', a programme showcasing Africa's musical talent. She has worked with various Kenyan musicians such as Nikki,

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, Chris Adwar and Delvin Mudigi.

Early life and education

Atemi Oyungu was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya.

Career

Atemi started singing at the age of 10 at a junior choir in Nairobi Baptist church. At the end of secondary school, her friends and she formed a Capella group known as Thrown Together by Christ and later joined

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in 1996 where she formed a singing and dancing group known as Karisma. Karisma mainly performed at USIU related functions and concerts. The group stayed solid till 1998 when Atemi and one of Karisma group member, Natasha Gatabaki, formed a band INTU where they started working with music producer Tedd Josiah at the Sync Sound studios. Atemi has also worked as a ''

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s sixth season music director. She worked with Tim Rimbui.

Discography

* ''Hatimaye'' (2008) * ''Manzili'' (2013)

Singles

Filmography

* ''

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'' (2010) * ''Lefty'' (2008) * ''Sean'' (2008)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Oyungu, Atemi Living people Kenyan musicians 21st-century Kenyan women singers Musicians from Nairobi Kenyan Christians Year of birth missing (living people)