Wahu
Wahu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rosemary Wahu Kagwì March 22, 1980 |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter
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| Years active | 1998 to present |
| Labels | Ogopa Deejays (former) |
Spouse | |
Rosemary Wahu Kagwì,[1] (born March 22, 1980) professionally known by her mononym Wahu, is a Kenyan singer-songwriter, former fashion model, actress, and entrepreneur.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Wahu attended Hospital Hill Primary School and proceeded to Precious Blood High School, which is located at Riruta. While in school, she wrote her first song.[2] She is a former model and University of Nairobi student, graduating with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Communication.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]Wahu started her musical career in 2000. She released her first single "Niangalie" which received positive reception across Africa and internationally. Her first three singles were "Niangalie", "Esha" and "Liar".[4] Wahu released her first major hit, "Sitishiki" around 2005.[5] Some of her music has been produced by the Ogopa DJs.[6] Wahu has entertained audiences alongside many Kenyan and African Artistes like Kleptomaniacs, Fally Ipupa, Nonini, Nameless, Wyre, Qqu, and P-Unit. She is the inaugural recipient of the MTV Africa Music Awards 2008,[7] for the Best Female Artist category. Moreover, she has won the Pearl of Africa Music Awards, Chaguo La Teeniez Awards and Kisima Music Awards.[8] In the acting industry, Wahu had a leading role in the television series Tazama.[9] In 2017 she released a new gospel song "Sifa".[10] In 2013, she launched her salon business, Afrosiri Salon, which offers services such as spa, hair, manicure, and pedicure services.[11]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]She is married to David Mathenge alias Nameless, another award-winning Kenyan musician.[12] They have three daughters. She dedicated her biggest hit to date "Sweet Love" to her first born daughter, Tumiso.
Awards and nominations
[edit | edit source]Awards
[edit | edit source]- MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 – Best Female[13]
- 2008 Pearl of Africa Music Awards – Best Female Artist (Kenya)[14]
- 2008 CHAT Awards – Favourite Female Artiste[15]
- 2008 Kisima Awards – Best Song ("Sweet Love") & Best Reggae Artiste/Group[16]
- 2010 Tanzania music awards – Best Reggae Song ('Leo (Reggae remix)' with AY)[17]
Nominations
[edit | edit source]- 2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards – Best Kenyan Female Artiste[18]
- MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 – Best Newcomer[19]
- 2008 MOBO Awards – Best African Act[20]
- 2008 Kora Awards – Best Artiste or Group from East Africa (not yet held)[21]
- 2009 Tanzania Music Awards – Best East African Song ("Sweet Love")[22]
- 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards – Best Video ("Little Things You Do" with Bobi Wine)[23]
- 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards – Best African East & Best Ragga Dancehall Video ("Sweet Love")[24]
- 2011 Tanzania Music Awards – Best Song and Best Collaboration Song ('Mkono Mmoja' with Chege & Temba)[25]
References
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- ^ The Standard, 7 November 2008: Unveiled: Kenya’s most influential celebrities
- ^ True Blaq Entertainment: Featured Artist - Wahu Kagwi Archived 11 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine
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- ^ The Standard, 19 September 2008: Ogopa: Africa’s revered video stars
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- ^ BBC, 23 November 2008: Nigerians sweep MTV Africa awards
- ^ Museke: PAM Awards Winners 2008 Archived 18 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ecoimagekenya.com, 20 June 2008: The annual Chaguo La Teeniez awards Winners[permanent dead link]
- ^ Kisima Music Awards: 2008 Kisima Music Awards winners Archived 12 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The Citizen: Newcomers ruling the roost 21 May 2010
- ^ Musicuganda.com: PAM 2006 nominees Archived 22 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2008 - the nominees Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Museke: Nominees for MOBO Best African Act 2008
- ^ Museke: Kora All Africa Music Awards nominees 2008 - regional categories
- ^ Kilimanjaro Awards: Nominees 2009 Archived 30 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2009 nominees Archived 14 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Museke: 2009 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards nominees Archived 19 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ allAfrica.com: '20 Percent' Grabs Seven Kili Music Awards Nominations
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