Wahu

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Wahu
Birth nameRosemary Wahu Kagwi
Born Nairobi, Kenya
Genres
Afropop
Occupation
Singer-songwriter
Years active1998 to present
Labels Ogopa Deejays (former)
Spouse
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(m. 2005)​

Rosemary Wahu Kagwi, [1] professionally known by her mononym Wahu, is a Kenyan singer-songwriter, former fashion model, actress, and entrepreneur.

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Early life and education

Wahu attended Hospital Hill Primary School and proceeded to Precious Blood High School, which is located at Riruta. While in school, she wrote her first song. [2] Wahu is a former model and University of Nairobi student, graduating with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in mathematics & communication. [3]

Career

She started her musical career in 2000. She released her first single "Niangalie" which received positive reception all over Africa and the world at large. Her first three singles were "Niangalie", "Esha" and "Liar". [4] Wahu released her first major hit, "Sitishiki" around 2005. [5] Some of her music has been produced by the Ogopa DJs. [6] Wahu has entertained audiences alongside many Kenyan and African Artistes like Kleptomaniacs, Fally Ipupa, Nonini, Nameless, Wyre, Qqu, and P-Unit. She is the inaugural recipient of the MTV Africa Music Awards 2008, [7] for the Best Female Artist category. Moreover, she has won the Pearl of Africa Music Awards, Chaguo La Teeniez Awards and Kisima Music Awards. [8] In the acting industry, Wahu had a leading role in the television series Tazama. [9] In 2017 she relceased a new gospel song "Sifa". In the year 2013 she opened her saloon business the Afrosiri Salon which offers services such as spa, hair, manicure, and pedicure services. [10]

Personal life

She is married to David Mathenge alias Nameless, another award-winning Kenyan musician. They have 3 daughters. She dedicated her biggest hit to date "Sweet Love" to her first born daughter (Tumiso).

Awards and nominations

Awards

Nominations

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References

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  5. ↑ "Despite lean season, Wahu bounces back". 21 June 2020.
  6. ↑ The Standard, 19 September 2008: Ogopa: Africa’s revered video stars [usurped]
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  11. ↑ BBC, 23 November 2008: Nigerians sweep MTV Africa awards
  12. ↑ Museke: PAM Awards Winners 2008 Archived 18 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ↑ Ecoimagekenya.com, 20 June 2008: The annual Chaguo La Teeniez awards Winners
  14. ↑ Kisima Music Awards: 2008 Kisima Music Awards winners Archived 12 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  15. ↑ The Citizen: Newcomers ruling the roost 21 May 2010
  16. ↑ Musicuganda.com: PAM 2006 nominees Archived 22 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  17. ↑ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2008 - the nominees Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  18. ↑ Museke: Nominees for MOBO Best African Act 2008
  19. ↑ Museke: Kora All Africa Music Awards nominees 2008 - regional categories
  20. ↑ Kilimanjaro Awards: Nominees 2009 Archived 30 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
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  22. ↑ Museke: 2009 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards nominees Archived 19 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  23. ↑ allAfrica.com: '20 Percent' Grabs Seven Kili Music Awards Nominations
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