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Nadia Mukami
Nadia Mukami (born 9 November 1996) is a Kenyan singer-songwriter known for her hit singles "Si Rahisi", and "Radio Love," featuring Arrow Bwoy. She released her debut EP, African Popstar, in October 2020. She is the founder of the Kenyan record label "Sevens Creative Hub". Early life and education Nadia Mukami was born in Pumwani Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, on 9 November 1996. She went to Kari Mwailu Primary School, completing her primary education in 2009. She then attended Mount Laverna School in Kasarani, Nairobi. Nadia later joined Maseno University and pursued a degree in BBA, specializing in Finance. Music career Nadia wrote and recorded her first song "Barua Ya Siri," in 2015. Her second song "Kesi", released in 2017, gained popularity and led to performances at festivals such as the Blaze The Nile Festival and The Luo Festival. In February 2019, Nadia released the song "Radio Love" featuring Arrow Bwoy, which marked her breakthrough. The song received significant attent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nairobi
Nairobi is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Kenya. The city lies in the south-central part of Kenya, at an elevation of . The name is derived from the Maasai language, Maasai phrase , which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census. Nairobi is home of the Parliament Buildings (Kenya), Kenyan Parliament Buildings and hosts thousands of Kenyan businesses and international companies and organisations, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Nairobi is an established hub for business and culture. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is one of the largest stock exchanges in Africa and the second-oldest exchange on the continent. It is Africa's fourth-largest stock exchange in terms of trading volume, capable of making 10 million trades a day. It also contains the Nairobi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afro-pop
African popular music (also styled Afropop, Afro-pop, Afro pop or African pop) can be defined as any African music, regardless of genre, that uses Western pop musical instruments, such as the guitar, piano, trumpet, etc.Olabode, O. (2023, January 24)''Afropop shaping the future of global music'' FAB L’Style. Afropop is a genre of music that combines elements from both African traditional music with Western pop music, characterized by the use of African rhythms and melodies, as well as western instrumentation and production techniques. Like African traditional music, Afropop is vast and varied. Most contemporary genres of western popular music build on cross-pollination with traditional African American and African popular music. Many genres in popular music of rock, metal, pop, blues, jazz, salsa, zouk, and rumba derive, of varying degrees, musical traditions from Africa cultured to the Americas, by enslaved Africans. These rhythms and sounds have subsequently been adap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasarani
Kasarani is a mixed-use neighbourhood in northeast Nairobi. Kasarani is also used in reference to the city's second most populated sub-county with the same name, encompasing various neighbourhoods in the northeastern areas of Nairobi. Located within the larger Kasarani area, the Kasarani enclave is approximately (7 miles) northeast of Nairobi's central business district off Thika Road. Location The Kasarani neighbourhood is located along Thika Road, approximately , by road, northeast of Nairobi's central business district. The greater Kasarani area has other suburbs domiciled within it and shares common boundaries with what was known as Kasarani Division prior to 2013. Areas that are electorally placed in Roysambu, Ruaraka, part of Kasarani, and part of Emabakasi North constituencies are within the Kasarani Sub-county of Nairobi. Naming It is believed that the name Kasarani originated from a river that flows through the area which has the Kikuyu name "Gathara-ini" Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khaligraph Jones
Brian Ouko Omollo (born 12 June 1990), known by his stage name Khaligraph Jones, is a Kenyan rapper known for his singles "Mazishi" and "Yego". He released his debut full-length studio album ''Testimony 1990'' in June 2018. Jones has received numerous awards during his career. He was nominated for Best Male Artist at the 2018 AFRIMMAs, won Best Hip Hop Artist at the 2020 AFRIMMAs, and was nominated for Best International Act at the 2020 BET Awards. Early life Jones was born and raised in Kayole, a neighborhood of Nairobi, Kenya. His mother gave him the name Ouko Robert in reference to the late Kenyan politician Robert Ouko, who was assassinated 13 February 1990. Career He officially began his career in 2008 at a function called Words And Pictures. He won Channel O Music Video Awards's Emcee Africa in 2009, a highly visible competition that catapulted him to international acclaim almost instantly. In June 2018, he released his debut full-length studio album dubbed ''Tes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maua Sama
Maua Sama (born August 27, 1990) is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter. She is known for her song "Iokote" (2018). Early life and education Maua Sama was born on August 27, 1990, in Tanzania. She completed her studies before launching her professional music career. Career Maua Sama began her career in 2013 after being discovered by Tanzanian rapper and politician Mwana FA. They collaborated on the song "So Crazy" later that year. "So Crazy" was first recorded by Maua Sama, produced by and featured local artists from her home town Moshi, Kilimanjaro and later it was re-recorded and featured Mwana FA. In 2015, she released her debut single, "Let Me Know," which introduced her to the wider Tanzanian audience. Tanzanian's The Citizens published about Maua's debut album which never come to life as of 2024. Breakthrough Maua Sama achieved recognition with the release of her hit single "Iokote" in 2018, featuring Hanstone. That year, Maua was nominated for the Best Female Awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fena Gitu
Fena Gitu (born 25 April 1991), also known as the "Fenamenal Woman," is a Kenyan rapper, producer, songwriter and fashion entrepreneur. She is best known for her single Doing Her Thing Tho. Education Gitu was born on 25 April 1991 in Nairobi, Kenya, and attended Precious Blood Secondary School (Riruta). She studied International Relations and Psychology at the United States International University. Career Gitu is a rapper, producer and songwriter, also known as the "Fenamenal Woman." Gitu began her career as a gospel singer. She has collaborated with artists including Sylvia Robina, also known as "Rawbeen;" Chris Kaiga, Okello Max; Mejja; Sauti Sol; and Wangechi. In 2017, Gitu performed at the Afro-punk Celebration in New York City, launched the Fena Gitu Foundation and won Best Female Artist at the Groove Awards in Kenya. She has performed in a personal concert series called "Fena Unplugged." In 2019, Gitu was featured on the "Boom Queens" takeover in celebration of Int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanaipei Tande
Natasha Sanaipei Tande (born 22 March 1985), popularly known as Sana, is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress, radio personality and entertainer. Born and raised in Mombasa, Natasha attended Loreto Convent Mombasa, Mama Ngina High school and Aga Khan High School. Career In 2004, at 19 years old, Sanaipei joined the ''Coca-Cola Popstars (East Africa) Talent Search'' after being encouraged by her family. After successfully auditioning for the show, she deferred her Pharmacy studies at Kenya Medical Training College. Sanaipei won the competition alongside two other Kenyan contestants, Kevin Waweru and Pam Waithaka. Together, they formed the band Sema and won a record deal with Homeboyz Records. In 2005, the trio released a seventeen track debut album Mwewe, with hit singles ''Leta Wimbo, Sakalakata,'' and the eponymous ''Mwewe'', thrusting them into the limelight. Later in the same year, the band split, citing "irreconcilable differences" and "external forces". After the band spli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamy Moyo
Thamsanqa 'Tamy' Moyo (born 5 January 1998) is a Zimbabwean musical artist and actress. She rose to fame after releasing her 2016 song “Ndibereke" she is also known for her role in the 2020 film “Gonarezhou". Early life She was born on 5 January 1998 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Her father Richard Kohola is a presenter at Star FM Zimbabwe popularly known as RK. She was raised by her mother Doris Moyo and her grandfather Makwara. Career At the age of 7, she started singing particularly in the senior choir. She completed primary education from Lusitania Primary School and later attended Westridge High School for secondary education. At an age of 13 while she was in Form One, she joined with popular artists Joe Thomas, Oliver Mtukudzi, Stunner, Ba Shupi, and Alexio Kawara. Later she became the Child Ambassador for Childline Zimbabwe, becoming the youngest Zimbabwean ever to be an ambassador. In 2008, Tamy formed the Uganda African Choir, together with three other colleagues in a char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country on the west coast of Southern Africa. Its borders include the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south; in the northeast, approximating a quadripoint, Zimbabwe lies less than 200 metres (660 feet) away along the Zambezi, Zambezi River near Kazungula, Zambia. Namibia's capital and largest city is Windhoek. Namibia is the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, and has been inhabited since prehistoric times by the Khoekhoe, Khoi, San people, San, Damara people, Damara and Nama people. Around the 14th century, immigration, immigrating Bantu peoples arrived as part of the Bantu expansion. From 1600 the Ovambo people#History, Ovambo formed kingdoms, such as Ondonga and Oukwanyama. In 1884, the German Empire established rule over most of the territory, forming a colony known as German South West Africa. Between 1904 and 1908, German troops waged a punitive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Africa Music Awards
The MTV Africa Music Awards (also known as the MAMAs) were established in 2008 by MTV Networks Africa (now Viacom International Media Networks Africa) to celebrate the most popular contemporary music in Africa. The 2008 and 2010 events took place in Nigeria, first in Abuja and then in Lagos. The 2009 event happened in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya each of the premiere awards were created and executive produced by Alex Okosi and Jandre Louw. After these three initial events, the show had a three-year hiatus, returning for the 2014 and 2015 editions in Durban, South Africa. The 2016 show was in Johannesburg. The MTV Africa Music Awards 2021, 2021 event was due to be held in Kampala before it was indefinitely postponed. History The MTV Africa Music Awards was conceived and created by the SVP and MD of the MTV Networks in Africa, Alex Okosi alongside the Head of Events of MTV Networks Africa at the time Jandre Louw and Head of Production Dudu Qubu. Earlier, African artists had bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otile Brown
Jacob Obunga popularly known as Otile Brown is a Kenyan independent R&B singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He gained media attention after the release of his hit single "Imaginary Love," featuring Khaligraph Jones. He released his debut studio album, in April 2017 which included the singles "Basi", "Alivyonipenda", "Shujaa Wako", "DeJavu" and "Aiyolela". Otile has collaborated with artists such as Sanaipei Tande, Okangasto, Barakah The Prince, King Kaka, Volvexzshawa, ruby among others. Early life Otile Brown was born on March 21, 1994, in Kisumu and raised in Miritini, Mombasa. He is the youngest in a family of four - three brothers and one sister. Otile started singing and writing songs at age 13. Music career 2017:''Best of Otile Brown'' Otile's debut album, Best of Otile Brown was released in April 2017. The lead single "Imaginary Love" featuring Kenyan rapper, Khaligraph Jones was released on June 3, 2016. The song was played on several radio stations in Kenya. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 Births
1996 was designated as: * International Year for the Eradication of Poverty Events January * January 8 – A Zairean cargo plane crashes into a crowded market in the center of the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa, killing around 300 people. * January 9– 20 – Serious fighting breaks out between Russian soldiers and rebel fighters in Chechnya. * January 11 – Ryutaro Hashimoto, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, becomes Prime Minister of Japan. * January 13 – Italy's Prime Minister, Lamberto Dini, resigns after the failure of all-party talks to confirm him. New talks are initiated by President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro to form a new government. * January 14 – Jorge Sampaio is elected President of Portugal. * January 16 – President of Sierra Leone Valentine Strasser is deposed by the chief of defence, Julius Maada Bio. Bio promises to restore power following elections scheduled for February. * January 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
