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Genge music is a genre of hip-hop music influenced by dancehall, originating from Nairobi, Kenya in the 1990s. [1] The term " Genge " was coined by producer Clemo and popularized by Kenyan rappers Jua Cali and Nonini at Calif Records .
The music of Kenya is very diverse, with multiple types of folk music based on the variety over 50 regional languages. [1] Zanzibaran taarab music has also become popular, as has hip hop, reggae music, soul, soukous, zouk, rock and roll, funk and Europop. Additionally, there is a growing western classical music scene and Kenya is home to a ...
"Strangers" is a song by British-South African musician Kenya Grace. It was officially released as her major-label debut single on 1 September 2023 through Major Recordings, a dance label owned by Warner Records. [3] It is the follow-up release to her prior viral single, "Meteor" (also in 2023). [3] "
The music video has received a 2014 Nomination as East Africa's Most Gifted Video by Channel O Music Video Awards [24] After "Nishike", Sauti Sol released their third studio album, Live and Die in Afrika. The album, released online on 21 November 2015, was available to Sauti Sol fans globally for free download (48 hours) as an early Christmas ...
2005 Tanzania Music Awards - Best East African Album ("Necessary Noize II") [5] 2006 Channel O Music Video Awards - Best reggae video ("Kenyan Gal/Boy") [ 6 ] 2007 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Kenyan Group.
The dance video was choreographed by Bruz Newton and has over 3 million views on YouTube. [20] More viral videos would follow which helped in popularizing Odi pop in Kenya. On September 15, 2017, Timeless Noel released 'Odi Dance' which was a viral sensation. The song was nominated for Breakthrough song of the Year at Pulse Music Video Awards. [21]
"Mwaki" is a song by Brazilian DJ and producer Zerb from his third extended play (EP), Surrender (2023). It features Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau who performs the song in Kikuyu, a language spoken by the Bantu ethnic group native to Central Kenya. [1] "Mwaki" was released as a single on 10 November 2023 through the independent record label, Th3rd ...
In 1977 his songs "Nana" and "Mwithua" were banned by the then state radio monopoly Kenya Broadcasting Corporation due to alleged obscenity. [3] In 1990 he formed a new band, the Lulus Band. [4] He was the civic councillor of the Gatanga ward from 1979 to 1992. [1] As of 2009 he is still performing, and has written over 1000 songs during his ...