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List Of Kenyan Artists
This is a list of WP:PEOPLE, notable Kenyan artists, includes artists of various genres, who are notable and are either born in Kenya, of Kenyan descent or who produce works that are primarily about Kenya. Architects * Emma Miloyo (born 1981) - partner in Design Source in Nairobi; first woman to chair the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) Architects' Chapter Visual artists / photographers * Mohamed Amin (born 1943), photojournalist * Michael Armitage (artist), Michael Armitage (born 1984), visual artist * Jim Chuchu (born 1982), film director, photographer, singer-songwriter and visual artist * Cyrus Kabiru (born 1984), visual artist * Miriam Syowia Kyambi (born 1979), multimedia artist, filmmaker, curator * Osborne Macharia (born 1986) * Barbara Minishi, filmmaker, Fashion photography, fashion photographer and art director * Boniface Mwangi (born 1983), photojournalist * Kawira Mwirichia (born 1986), curator * Wangechi Mutu {born 1972), visual artist * Jimmy Ogonga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PEOPLE
The term "the people" refers to the public or Common people, common mass of people of a polity. As such it is a concept of human rights law, international law as well as constitutional law, particularly used for claims of popular sovereignty. In contrast, a people is any plurality of Person, persons considered as a whole. Used in politics and law, the term "a people" refers to the collective or community of an ethnic group or nation. Concepts Legal Chapter One, Article One of the Charter of the United Nations states that "peoples" have the right to self-determination. Though the mere status as peoples and the right to self-determination, as for example in the case of Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous peoples (''peoples'', as in all groups of indigenous people, not merely all indigenous persons as in ''indigenous people''), does not automatically provide for independence, independent sovereignty and therefore secession. Indeed, judge Ivor Jennings i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Oywecha
Christopher Oywecha is an abstract expressionist artist whose works portray "his perception of the human condition" as abstract interpretations of daily life. He works mainly in oil and acrylic with vibrant, earthy paintings typical of his style. He portrays peoples' faces and emotions, and the events affecting them and their environment. Oywecha has produced work for UN-related projects and showcased artwork in various institutions in Kenya Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 52.4 million as of mid-2024, Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. .... Exhibitions * 1993: Nyuzi Za Maisha (Fabric of Life), at National Museum of Kenya * 1993: Artistic Voices, at French Cultural Centre, Nairobi. * 1994: Art and Poetry, at French Cultural center, Nairobi * 1997: East African Art, at National Museum of Kenya. * 2000: Bomb Terror, at Goethe In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henrie Mutuku
Henrie Mutuku (; born 28 April 1978) is a Kenyan Gospel singer. Early life Mutuku was born in Nairobi in 1978, the firstborn with three brothers to Mr. and Mrs. Mutuku. She grew up in the Eastlands, a densely populated area in Nairobi inhabited by generally low income residents, and from a very young age was exposed to a diverse range of music styles including R&B, Reggae, Rap, Benga, Lingala and other African blends of music. Henrie Mutuku's love affair with music was evident quite early in life when at the age of 5 she would sing in family gatherings, church, and nursery school. Later, when she was slightly older, it was the church choir where her talents for music were obvious and enhanced. She has also sung in the local church worship team, Christian Union, singing groups such as More Than Conquerers (MTC) and Prayer Partners (PPs). Her Christian upbringing in the Eastlands suburb of Nairobi has influenced her style of music as she uses Swahili, English, her mother tongue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Hassan
Sarah Hassan, O.G.W. (born 5 September 1988) is a Kenyan actress, producer, director and former TV host. She is notable for her roles in television series such as '' Crime and Justice'', ''Tahidi High'',''The Wedding Show'' and '' Zora'' and films that include the Nigerian-Kenyan romantic comedy '' Plan B'' and ''Family Vacation''. Sarah Hassan also features in DSTv's show, ''Zari'', as Nina. Her awards include Best Actress (2014) for the short film ''Now That You're Here;'' Best TV Host (2014) at the Kalasha Awards (''Discovery+ 254''); Best East African Journalist (2015) at the Swahili Fashion Week (''Mashariki Mix'' and ''Maisha Max''); Best Actress at the Kalasha Awards in 2019 (''Plan B''); and again in 2021 (''Crime and Justice)''. In 2022, alongside Willy Paul, she was a Brand Ambassador for OPPO's Reno 8 phone series. She is currently the Brand Ambassador for Dettol Skincare. Early life Sarah Hassan was born on September 5, 1988 in Mombasa, Kenya as the only child o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wangechi
Wangechi Waweru (born 19 January 1994), professionally known as Wangechi, is a Kenyan rapper, singer and songwriter. She began her music career in 2013 and released her debut mixtape "Consume - Chakula ya soul" in July 2013. On December 2, 2016, she released her 10-track EP "Dont Consume if Seal is Broken" Which included Tusker's theme song for the Here's to us Campaign launched on 30 November 2016. Wangechi rose to great popularity through her feature on the Ligi Soo remix in 2013 that featured a variety of female rappers. This gave her a platform to create a name and release various projects after. Early life Wangechi was born on January 19, 1994, and was raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Her passion for music began at the tender age of ten. Stating that her major inspiration behind music was rapper and songstress Nazizi. She listened to the likes of Slum Village, I.N.I, Kalamashaka, Jay-Z, E-Sir, Digable planets, Kanye West, Lauren Hill, Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obinna
Obinna is an Igbo name, or sometimes surname. The name's origin is from the Igbo, located in south eastern Nigeria Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, ..., and is usually male. Though people from other cultures may bear the name. The direct English translation is, "father's heart". The name also means "Father's throne" depending on the context. This further explains why it's usually a name for the first sons of Igbo families. Notable people with the name include: Given name *Obinna Anyanwu, (born 1983) Nigerian singer-songwriter, known as Waconzy * Obinna Chidoka (born 1974), Nigerian politicianObinna Agbodike Nigerian-born Engineer, Author, and Researcher * Obinna Ekezie (born 1975), Nigerian basketball player * Obinna Eregbu (born 1969), Nigerian athlete * Obinna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonini
Hubert Mbuku Nakitare (born 2 October 1982), popularly known by his stage name Nonini, is a Kenyan rapper and former radio presenter. He is often referred to as the "Godfather" due to his widespread recognition. Education Hubert Nakitare, alias Nonini, attended Kawethei Secondary School in Machakos County. Personal life Nonini (Hubert Nakitare) was born in October 1982 in California Estate in the Kamukunji constituency of Nairobi, Kenya. He is of Luhya descent. In late 2012, Nonini became a father to a baby boy . Biography Nonini was originally signed to Calif Records but later joined Homeboyz Productions. He was introduced to the Kenyan urban music scene through his debut single "Nonini ni Nani?" He achieved national and regional recognition with his 2002 track "Manzi wa Nairobi," a song which praised the beauty of Kenyan women and a follow-up single "Weh Kamu". He went on to release his debut album ''Hanyaring Game'' in late 2004, which included the hit "Keroro," ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stella Mwangi
Stella Nyambura Mwangi (born 1 September 1986) is a Kenyan-Norwegian singer, rapper, and songwriter. Her work has been used in films such as '' American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile'' and '' Save the Last Dance 2'', and also in TV-series such as '' CSI: NY'', '' Scrubs'' and ''Survival of The Thickest''. She represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf with the song " Haba Haba". Early and personal life Stella was born in Murang'a in the Central Province of Kenya in 1986 and spent her first 5 years there before her family moved to Eidsvoll in Norway in 1991. She started to practice playing music when she was eight years old. She also plays the piano. Her father made sure she and her siblings learned the Gikuyu language and Swahili even far away from home. He used cultural music and poetry to teach them the languages and this inspired Stella's music and her connection to the Kenyan culture. In 2011, Stella got engaged to her long-time boyfriend Tom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monski
Sarah Mukethe Kiatine (born 8 February 1994), better known by her stage name Monski, is a Kenyan hip hop rapper, singer and songwriter. She was crowned as the Unkut Hip-hop Award best female artist of the year in 2019. Early life Monski was born in Nairobi, Kenya in a speeding taxi en route to Pumwani Hospital. She is ethnically Akamba and was orphaned at a young age. Monski studied at Baba Dogo primary school, St Benedict primary school and Beadom Primary School in Nairobi, then went on to attend Kyangala high school in Machakos, where she discovered her rapping ability and honed her talent, pursuing music as a career after high school. This was after trying a series of employment positions that she termed "not her fit". Career Her recording career began in 2014 after she recorded and uploaded a set of demos on SoundCloud SoundCloud is a German audio streaming service owned and operated by SoundCloud Global Limited & Co. KG. The service enables its users to upload ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mighty King Kong
Paul Otieno Imbaya (26 September 1973 – 25 December 2007), better known for his stage name Mighty King Kong, was a reggae musician from Kenya. He was born in Ugenya, Siaya District. As a child he suffered severe polio attack and was disabled from the waist down. He went to Ambira Primary School, but dropped out at Standard Six following the death of his father. He moved to Kisumu city where he became a street kid and beggar. In 1993 he moved to Nairobi. With the assistance of DJ Stone, a local deejay whom he had met in Kisumu, he was able to perform at Nairobi clubs on a weekly basis. Few years later he moved to Mombasa and performed with bands like Them Mushrooms and Pressmen. Later on, he moved to Kampala, Uganda to perform with the popular Simba Ngoma band. In Kampala he earned enough money to record his first album. He went back to Nairobi where his album, titled ''Ladies Choice'', was produced by Maurice Oyando, father of RV and radio host Tallia Oyando, of the Next ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Kimani
Harrison Mungai "Harry" Kimani (born c. 1982) is a Kenyan musician and composer. Biography Kimani grew up with music, teaching himself to play the guitar by watching an older brother perform. He attended Kirangari High School in Nairobi, where he already showed a great interest in music; he sang, composed songs, participated in music festivals and, at one time, conducted the school choir. His first love in high school inspired him to compose a song called "African Woman," which was well received among his friends; they urged him to record the song. In 1999, Kimani left school to look for a recording studio. Eventually, in 2000, he met producer Maurice Oyando of Next Level Productions; with Oyando's assistance, he recorded "African Woman," which was released as a single. The song began to receive air play on several radio stations in Nairobi. Encouraged by this early success, Kimani returned to the studio to record a complete album, tentatively titled ''African Woman''. A seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Kaka
Kennedy Ombima (born 7 May 1987), popularly known by his stage names King Kaka and Rabbit, is a Kenyan rapper. Kaka met Jorma Taccone, a member of The Lonely Island in February 2011 when Taccone visited Nairobi, Kenya as part of his trip for AFAR Magazine's "Spin the Globe". Sungura collaborated with Taccone to create a rap video that has over 1.2 million views. Taccone later wrote an article for AFAR Magazine documenting the experience with Sungura. In 2012, Rabbit launched his own clothing line dubbed "Niko Kwa Jam Nakam". With his 17-track album ''Tales of Kaka Sungura Sunguuch'' already out, Kaka stated that he was solely focused on promoting the album as well as shooting a few videos: I cannot do another album until late next year. I give my all when I compile an album, that's why I won't rush into another album project." In November 2012, he released the music video for his song "Adisia". Apart from his music career, Kaka is also a businessman. In early September 2015, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |