Mejja

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Mejja Okwonkwo
Birth nameMajor Nameye Khadija
Born (1986-05-23) 23 May 1986 (age 39)
Nyeri, Kenya
Genres Genge
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Genge artist
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2007–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]

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Career

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

Songs

References

  1. ↑ "Mejja | Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Mejja Biography, Music Career, Top Songs, Collaborations, Awards, Relationship and Net worth – News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ↑ "The big interview". The Standard. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. ↑ "The Kansoul". Music in Africa. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  5. ↑ Nyanga, Caroline. "We are the group that will restore Kenya's music identity – The Kansoul". We are the group that will restore Kenya's music identity – The Kansoul. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  6. ↑ "Trio Mio Drops New 'Cheza Kama Wewe Remix' Featuring Mejja, Exray and Nellythegoon – News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  7. ↑ "Femi One & Mejja takes over the internet as 'Utawezana' goes viral | SoundcityTV Africa". SoundcityTV Africa | Powered by Music from South Africa, Bongo, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, UK, USA and across Soundcity Africa. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  8. ↑ "Nairobi is a shared bedroom — Bensoul". The Star. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
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