Elsy Wameyo

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Elsy Wameyo
Born
Elsy Martina Wameyo

c.1999
Nairobi, Kenya
NationalityKenyan
Occupation
Years active2018–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
Labels

Elsy Wameyo (born c. 1999) is a Kenyan-born Australian singer-songwriter, mostly singing in the hip hop genre. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Wameyo was awarded Young Kenyan of the Year in 2018, and won people's choice Best Hip Hop at the annual South Australian Music Awards in the same year. [1]

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History

Wameyo was born in Kenya and migrated to Australia with her family in 2006, when she was seven years old. [2]

She has performed at Laneway and Groovin' the Moo festivals, and was a featured artist with Triple J Unearthed. She is signed with the independent record label created by her mentor, Gabriel Akon, aka DyspOra, Playback 808. [2] After being nominated in the Best New Artist and Best World Music categories at the 2018 South Australian Music Awards, [3] Waneyo won people's choice Best Hip Hop. [1] Lady Leshurr, Masego and the Hilltop Hoods have shown interest in her music, [3] and she has also played alongside Adrian Eagle and Printz Board. [1]

Her work is informed by her strong belief in God, and she sees her talent as a gift from God. Although she does not feel her African roots to be a huge influence on her music, the response to her music in Kenya was enthusiastic when Akon took samples to the country. [2]

Her first single, "Intuition" was released in early 2018. This was followed by "Outcast" in November 2019 and "Pastor" in February 2020,. [1] "Outcast" tells a personal story, largely based on the experience of growing up as an African in Australia, and the effect that racism has had on her and her peers. [4] Both singles received positive reviews. [5] It also explores the concept of "home" for African Australians. [6]

She spent some time travelling over the northern winter in 2019–2020, in Europe, the US and Kenya, during which she had a break from songwriting. Her 2020 single, "Pastor" uses an upbeat rhythm to explore feelings of anger, as she explores identity and belonging from the point of view of her parents, migrating to Australia. [7]

She was studying full-time at university as of 2019, and also singing in her church. [2]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

YearTitleAlbum
"Intuition" [8] 2018TBA
"Daily" [9]
"Outcast" [10] 2019
"Pastor" [11] 2020
"Never There" [12]
"Time Flies" [13] 2021
YearTitleAlbum
2018"Seven" (Holas May featuring Elsy Wameyo) [14]
"Open Wide" (DyspOra featuring Elsy Wameyo) [15] AustrAlien
2020"Long Road" (Stefan Rossifeaturing Elsy Wameyo) [16]

Awards

South Australian Music Awards

The South Australian Music Awards (previously known as the Fowler's Live Music Awards) are annual awards that exist to recognise, promote and celebrate excellence in the South Australian contemporary music industry. They commenced in 2012. [17]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)
2019Elsy WameyoPeople's Choice Hip Hop AwardWon
2020Elsy WameyoCarclew Creative Achievement AwardWon

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