Nameless (musician)

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Nameless
Birth nameDavid Mathenge
Born (1976-08-01) 1 August 1976 (age 48)
Nairobi, Kenya
Genres Afropop
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Keyboard, sampler, guitar
Years active1999–present

David Mathenge (born 1 August 1976), better known by his stage name Nameless, is a Kenyan pop artist.

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Music career and education

Nameless, through his musical talents, has helped many artists in the country gain global recognition and collaborate with other African artists. [1] He rose to fame in 1999 after winning a star-search contest on Kenya's urban music station, Capital F.M, with his original song Megarider. He graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in architecture. [2] [3]

Personal life

In 2005, he married Wahu Kagwi, who is also a musician, and together they have 3 daughters. [4]

Awards

Won

Nominations

References

  1. ↑ "Nameless Biography: How His Name Became Known Across Africa And Beyond". Kelebrity. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Meet Kenya's most educated musicians". 22 May 2016.
  3. ↑ Kimani, Sheila. "Forget Music! Here is Nameless at work". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  4. ↑ Homekazi (20 October 2022). "Nameless Biography and Lifestyle". Homekazi. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "Kisima Awards winners 2006". Archived from the original on 8 April 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2007.
  6. ↑ Ugandaonline.net: PAM Awards 2006 Winners Archived 4 December 2012 at archive.today
  7. ↑ Tanzania Music Awards: 2007 winners Archived 2 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ↑ Museke: Channel O Music Video Awards 2007 winners Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ↑ Museke: PAM Awards Winners 2008 Archived 18 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ↑ Kisima Music Awards: 2008 Kisima Music Awards winners Archived 12 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ↑ Daily Nation, Buzz Magazine, 12 April 2009: The Kilimanjaro Awards 2009:The highs and lows Archived 27 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ↑ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2009 winners Archived 13 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ↑ Yeahbo.net, Kora Wards 2004 Archived 6 January 2005 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ↑ Tanzania Music Awards - Nominees 2005
  15. ↑ africa.bizcommunity.com: Channel O Award nominees released Archived 1 July 2012 at archive.today
  16. ↑ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2009 nominees Archived 14 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
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