List of Kenyan artists
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- Jimmy OgongaJimmy OgongaJimmy Ogonga is a Kenyan multi-media artist of international caliber. Born in 1977 in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Ogonga taught himself fine arts by drawing portraits; these images were often of political figures, the people whose stories and activities he was being exposed to while growing in...
painter, sculptor, multi-media artist - Binyavanga WainainaBinyavanga WainainaBinyavanga Wainaina is a Kenyan author, journalist and winner of the Caine Prize.-Early life and education:Binyavanga Wainaina was born in Nakuru in Rift Valley province. He attended Moi Primary School in Nakuru, Mangu High School in Thika, and Lenana School in Nairobi...
author - Eric WainainaEric Wainaina (musician)Eric Wainaina is a Kenyan singer-songwriter. His career was launched with his debut album, Sawa Sawa, in 2001. Wainaina's music is a blend of Kenyan Benga rhythm and East African guitars, with some modern harmony.- Childhood :...
musician - Jua CaliJua CaliPaul Julius Nunda, better known by his stage name Jua Cali , is a Kenyan hip hop rapper. In 2000 together with producer Clemo they founded Calif Records where Jua Cali has stayed since. Jua Cali performs in Kiswahili and Sheng in a popular Kenyan style of rapping called genge.-Early life :Jua Cali...
Genge Artist - Maroon CommandosMaroon CommandosMaroon Commandos is musical group from Kenya. It is a military band belonging to the 7th battalion of the Kenyan Army. They are based at the Langata Barracks in Langata, Nairobi. The group performs benga, rumba and other styles of music. They perform both original and cover versions...
band - Super MazembeSuper MazembeOrchestra Super Mazembe was a popular band based in Kenya playing Lingala music. The band had roots in Super Vox, a band formed in 1967 in Zaire and led by Mutonkole Longwa Didos. The band moved to Nairobi in 1974 and changed its name to Orchestra Super Mazembe.Their biggest hit was "Shauri...
band - Mighty King KongMighty King KongPaul Otieno Imbaya , better known for his stage name Mighty King Kong was a reggae musician from Kenya. He was born in Ugenya, Siaya District....
singer/musician - Ayaan Renee singer-songwriter/musician/poet
- Harry KimaniHarry Kimani-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...
singer/musician - Liz Ogumbo singer/musician
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singer/musician - Just A BandJust A BandJust a Band is a Kenyan house/funk/disco band whose career was launched with their debut album, Scratch To Reveal, in 2008. Their music has explored various musical directions such as, but not limited to jazz, hip-hop, disco and electronica....
band - Muthoni singer/musician
- Carol Atemi singer/musician
- Sauti SolSauti SolSauti Sol is an award-winning, four-member Afro-fusion band from Nairobi, Kenya. Band members Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Chimano, Delvin Mudigi and Polycarp Otieno met in high school. They decided to do music professionally in 2005 after they finished high school. Their first single, Lazizi, was a...
band - DelaDelaDela , count of Empúries , was the son of Sunyer I of Empúries, whom he succeeded along with his brother, Sunyer II of Empúries, in 862....
singer/musician - Valerie Kimani singer/musician
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