Amani Gracious

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Amani Gracious
Birth nameAmani Gracious
Born (2005-05-08) May 8, 2005 (age 18)
Nairobi, Kenya
GenresGospel
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2005–present
LabelsPine Creek Records

Amani Gracious (born May 8, 2005), Known popularly as Amani G is a gospel singer from Kenya who went viral on social media and got many people's attention including the American singer Alicia Keys by singing the cover of her song "Girl on fire"[1] at age of 13.[2]

Biography[edit]

She released her first single "Sitasahau"[3] and signed by the Pine Creek Records[4][5] she was also double nominated for Maranata Global award in 2019[6][7]

She released her single single ‘In love’ featuring Vivian, followed by ‘Ni poa’ featuring Pitson. Her third single called ‘Asante’ featured her younger sister Pendo. On 2nd December 2018, Amani G launched her debut album ‘My reflections at 13’ at the Alliance Francaise Nairobi to a sold out crowd.

Her last single from the album ‘Nisipotee’ was released in 2019. In May 2019, Amani G won the ‘Young Groover’ award at the Groove Awards. She had also been nominated for ‘Best Collaboration’ Award for her song ‘Ni poa’ featuring Pitson

Amani G joined Busara Academy in 2019 and took a break from releasing music to concentrate with her studies.

On 15th October 2021, Amani G released a new single called ‘Uonekane’ with many fans commenting about her vocal developmental and her new image at 16.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Anthony, Irungu (June 20, 2018). "How a sweet set this schoolgirl on fire". BBC News. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  2. ^ "'Girl on Fire' Sensation Gracious Amani Inspires Size 8 to "Make Another Huge Change"". Nairobi Wire. 2018-07-02. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  3. ^ Ngina, Fay. "Amani G, girl who sang Alicia Keys' song, lands a Sh 2.5 million record deal". UREPORT-CITIZEN JOURNALISM. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  4. ^ "Pine Creek Records signs 13-year-old Amani Gracious to the family". Capital Lifestyle. July 16, 2018. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  5. ^ Muli, Davis. "Githurai sensation Gracious Amani signed by local music label". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  6. ^ Caroline (May 13, 2019). "Amani G awarded ahead of Groove Awards". Daily Kenya. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  7. ^ Wendy (April 12, 2019). "Amani Gracious gets double nomination for global award". Daily Kenya. Retrieved 2019-08-04.

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