Wahu
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Wahu Kagwi performing under the name Wahu, is a musician from Kenya.
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[edit] Biography
Wahu is a former model and University of Nairobi student, graduating in mathematics.[1] She started her musical career in 2000. Her first three singles were "Niangalie", "Esha" and "Liar".[2] Wahu released her first major hit, "Sitishiki" around 2005.[3] some of her music has been produced by the Ogopa DJ's.[4]
Wahu has entertained audiences alongside many Kenyan and African Artistes like Kleptomaniacs, Fally Ipupa, Nonini, Nameless, Wyre, and P-Unit, Qqu,
She is married to Nameless, another award-winning Kenyan musician. They have a daughter,Tumiso Nyakwea, to whom she dedicated her biggest hit to date "Sweet Love".[3]
[edit] Awards and nominations
[edit] Awards
- MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 - Best Female[5]
- Pearl of Africa Music Awards 2008 - Best Female Artist (Kenya)[6]
- CHAT Awards 2008 - Favourite Female Artiste[7]
- Kisima Awards 2008 - Best Song ("Sweet Love") & Best Reggae Artiste/Group[8]
[edit] Nominations
- 2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Kenyan Female Artiste[9]
- MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 - Best Newcomer[10]
- MOBO Awards 2008 - Best African Act[11]
- Kora Awards 2008 - Best Artiste or Group from East Africa (not yet held)[12]
- 2009 Tanzania Music Awards (Kilimanjaro Music Awards) - Best East African Song ("Sweet Love")[13]
- 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards - Best Video ("Little Things You Do" with Bobi Wine)[14]
- 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards - Best African East & Best Ragga Dancehall Video ("Sweet Love")[15]
[edit] References
- ^ The Standard, November 7, 2008: Unveiled: Kenya’s most influential celebrities
- ^ True Blaq Entertainment: Featured Artist - Wahu Kagwi
- ^ a b Daily Nation, Buzz Magazine, August 29, 2008: Despite lean season, Wahu bounces back
- ^ The Standard, September 19, 2008: Ogopa: Africa’s revered video stars
- ^ BBC, November 23, 2008: Nigerians sweep MTV Africa awards
- ^ Museke: PAM Awards Winners 2008
- ^ Ecoimagekenya.com, June 20, 2008: The annual Chaguo La Teeniez awards Winners
- ^ Kisima Music Awards: 2008 Kisima Music Awards winners
- ^ Musicuganda.com: PAM 2006 nominees
- ^ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2008 - the nominees
- ^ Museke: Nominees for MOBO Best African Act 2008
- ^ Museke: Kora All Africa Music Awards nominees 2008 - regional categories
- ^ Kilimanjaro Awards: Nominees 2009
- ^ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2009 nominees
- ^ Museke: 2009 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards nominees
