Size 8

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Size 8
Born
Linet Masiro Munyali

(1987-08-04) 4 August 1987 (age 37)
Nairobi, Kenya
NationalityKenyan
Other namesLinet Muraya
CitizenshipKenyan
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Years active2008–present
Spouse
Samuel "DJ Mo" Muraya
​
​
(m. 2013)​
separated 1st Aug 2024
Children2
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Labels Calif Records (former)

Linet Munyali (born 4 August 1987), [1] professionally known as Size 8, professionally known as Size 8, is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, and actress. Initially gaining recognition for her mainstream music with hits like "Shamba Boy" and "Moto," she later transitioned to creating gospel music, releasing her debut gospel single, "Mateke," in April 2013. In addition to her music career, Size 8 appeared in the legal comedy Mashtaka in a minor acting role.

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Early life and education

Born on August 4th, 1987, Size 8 was raised in Maringo Estate, a historic residential area in the Eastlands region of Nairobi, Kenya. She is the youngest of six siblings born to a Ugandan father and a Kenyan mother, both serving as clergy. Growing up in a religious household, she demonstrated academic excellence and artistic potential early on. She secured a scholarship to State House Girls High School in Nairobi's Kilimani area, near State House, and later attended Hillcrest School in Karen, Kenya.

Career

Size 8's music career began when she was discovered by Clemo, a Kenyan producer and co-founder of Calif Records, following a local audition. She released "Shamba Boy", "Silali" and "Vidonge". On April 2013, Size 8 revealed to have transitioned to recording gospel music due to a personal spiritual transformation. She felt a deep commitment to her faith, which led her to shift her focus and align her music with her beliefs. This change marked a significant turning point in her career, culminating in the release of her first gospel single, "Mateke," on that same year. [2]

Her change of genres have since led her to the release of some of her popular songs such as "Moto," "Yuko na Wewe," "Jemedari," and "Afadhali Yesu." [3] [4] [5] [6]

Personal life

Size 8 married Samuel Muraya, a Kenyan DJ and music producer known as DJ Mo, in September 2013 [7] and had two children. [8] [9] [10] The couple have since divorced after 11 years of marriage, citing personal challenges and a period of reconciliation. In interviews, Size 8 has shared about the struggles they faced and her commitment to maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship for the sake of their children.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResultRef(s)
2014 Groove Awards Video of the Year"Mateke"Won [11] [12] [13]
Female Artist of the YearHerselfNominated
Song of the Year"Mateke"Nominated

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References

  1. ↑ "Linet Munyali". Hashtag Square. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  2. ↑ "Size 8 – Mateke". Get Mziki. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  3. ↑ "Size 8's latest Gospel video "Moto"". Capital FM . Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  4. ↑ ""YUKO NA WEWE" – NEW MUSIC VIDEO BY SIZE 8". Groove Theory. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Size 8 Releases A New Hit Song "Jemedari" (Yale Ametenda)". NaiBuzz. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "OYGK Music Video Debut: Size 8 – Afadhali Yesu". OYGK Magazine. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  7. ↑ "Size 8 and System Unit's DJ MO in secret wedding". The Net. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "POPULAR GOSPEL SINGER SIZE 8 REVEALS THE NAME OF HER BABY GIRL". Standard Media. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "IT'S A GIRL! CELEBRITY COUPLE SIZE 8 AND DJ MO WELCOMES BABY GIRL". Standard Media. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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