Mejja
Mejja Okwonkwo | |
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| Born | Major Nameye Khadija 23 May 1986 Nyeri, Kenya |
| Genres | Genge |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
Major Nameye Khadija popularly known by his stage name Mejja (born 23 May 1986) is a Kenyan Genge artist.[1] He was signed to Calif Records, where he released multiple collaborations. His single "Jana Kuliendaje" won an award at Kenya's Chaguo la Teeni in 2008.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Mejja began his music career in primary school, performing with his brother Wambugu in a group called Ghetto Clan.[3] He had his first breakthrough in 2008 with the song "Jana Kuliendaje".[2] In 2011, he released the song "Landlord".
In 2014, Mejja formed a group called "The Kansoul" together with Kid Kora and Madtraxx.[4] The group dropped their first song "Dabo Tap" later that year.[5]
Mejja continued to gain popularity through collaborations, including "Cheza Kama Wewe" by Trio Mio[6] and "Utawezana" by Femi One.[7]
In 2021. Mejja was featured in Bensoul hit "Nairobi"[8] alongside Sauti Sol.
Discography
[edit | edit source]Songs
- Jana Kuliendaje
- Landlord
- Nyongwa
- Double Tap
- Niko Poa
- Twenzetu ft Madtraxx
- Ulimi Yangu
- Siskii
- siku hizi ni kubad
- Kanairo Dating
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