Linet Munyali (born 4 August 1987), professionally known as Size 8, is a Kenyan singer, songwriter and actress. Formerly a secular artist, Size 8 is known for her singles "Shamba Boy" and "Moto". In April 2013, she released her first gospel single "Mateke". As an actress, she had a small role in the legal comedy ''Mashtaka''.

Early life and education

Born on 4 August 1987, Size 8 was raised in Maringo Estate in

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. She is the sixth born of six other siblings to a Ugandan man and a Kenyan woman, both members of the clergy. In her high school, she got a scholarship in State House Girls and was luckily to later join the Hillcrest School.

Career

Munyali was discovered by

Clemo Clement Rapudo Sijenyi (born June 2, 1980) better known as Clemos, is a music producer and co-founder of Calif Records based in Life Ministry House near Hurlingham Business Center along Jabavu Road in Nairobi, Kenya. He won an award for "Prod ...

, a Kenyan producer and co-founder of Calif Records, when she auditioned locally and later signed on the Record label. She released "Shamba Boy", "Silali" and "Vidonge". As of April 2013, she confirmed to have crossed over to the gospel music industry, having been born again, and subsequently releasing her first single "Mateke". She has released others like "Moto", "Yuko na Wewe", "Jemedari" and "Afadhali Yesu".

Personal life

Size 8 married to Samwel Muraya in September 2013. Together they have two children.

Filmography

* ''Mashtaka''

Awards and nominations

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Size 8 1987 births Living people 21st-century Kenyan women singers Kenyan gospel musicians Kenyan television actresses People from Nairobi 21st-century Kenyan actresses