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Pascal Tokodi AKA HorseMan | |
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Birth name | Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi |
Born | Ongata Rongai, Kajiado, Kenya | 21 April 1993
Genres | Afropop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, actor, singer, comedian |
Instrument(s) | Keyboard, sampler, Guitar |
Years active | 2010 – present |
Pascal Tokodi (born 21 April 1993), born Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi, is a Kenyan musician, actor, comedian and songwriter. Pascal debuted as a professional actor in 2012 when he featured in Citizen Tv's Makutano Junction gig, a few months after completing high school, taking the role of Thomas. His music debut was in 2016, with singles, "Sitaki" and "Mama". [1]
He appeared in shows such as Groove Theory (Africa's first TV Musical drama), Pray and Prey, Machachari and Wrath and Selina (2018). He won the Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for his role in the Nollywood film, 'Disconnect.'
Pascal got married in a private ceremony to a Kenyan Tv host and gospel singer, Grace Ekirapa in 2020. They have one daughter named Jasmine Ariah Lenguroh Tokodi. {https://kiss100.co.ke/exclusives/2022-05-18-pascal-tokodi-finally-reveals-daughters-cute-name/
In 2012, Tokodi joined professional acting after featuring in the Citizen TV's Makutano Junction , a Kenyan soap opera that premiered in 2006. [2]
In 2013, Tokodi acted in Kenya's first Musical TV Drama Series, Groove Theory, taking the role of Guy, a member of the prestigious Victoria University Campus Choir. [2]
In 2014, Tokodi featured in Pray & Prey, a Kenyan dramedy. [3]
In 2015, he featured in Fox Africa's Wrath . [4]
In 2016, he released his first single, "Sitaki", after participating in the Tecno Own The Stage competition. [5]
In 2017, he got signed by the Kaka Empire record label. [6] He released more songs and collaborations. Among them were Hii si Kwaheri ft friends of CEEL, Forget ft King Kaka (rapper)|, Milele ft King Kaka (rapper), Asante Mama ft Rapper Phill, African Lady and Songa. [7]
In 2018, he featured in the Maisha Magic East's Swahili Telenovela dubbed Selina [8] , where he played Nelson. [9]
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