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'''Nonini''' (born October 1, 1982), whose real name is '''Hubert Nak
'''Nonini''' (born October 1, 1982), whose real name is '''Hubert Nakitare''', is a [[Kenyan]] [[hip hop music|hip hop]] artist.

== Biography ==

Nonini originally signed to [[Calif Records]], but later joined [[Homeboyz]] Productions. He was introduced to the Kenyan [[urban music]] scene through his debut single "Nonini ni Nani?" His steady rise to national and regional popularity did not begin however until his 2002 track "Manzi wa Nairobi," a song which praised the beauty of Kenyan women and follow-up single "Weh Kamu". He went on to release his debut album ''Hanyaring Game'' in late 2004 which included the hit "Keroro" a [[sheng]] term for beer.Nonini is famed for releasing the first Genge
hit early in his career.

Later, ''Nani Mwenza'', his collaboration track with [[Tanzania]]n musician [[Juma Nature]], became a regional hit. In his most recent great creations, he has collaborated with local artist [[David Mathenge|Nameless]] to create a Friday anthem appropriately title "furahi-day" which has received much airplay over the weeks. Both songs were on his second album ''Mwisho Ya Mawazo'', released in 2007. The album featured number of more guest musicians, including [[Nyota Ndogo]], [[Mercy Myra]], [[Professor Jay]] and [[Q-Chief]].<ref name="mwisho">Mwisho ya Mawazo liner notes</ref> In August 2007, Nonini was among 100 most influential Kenyans as selected by [[The Standard]] newspaper.<ref>The Standard, August 21, 2007: [http://web.archive.org/web/20071013111103/http://eastandard.net/arts.php?topic=375&img_topic=376 100 most influential Kenyans]</ref><ref>The East African Standard, August 21, 2007: [http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1143973204 100 most influential Kenyans - Entertainment]</ref> In 2009 he was named ''International Lifestyle Ambassador'' by the [[Limkokwing University]] in [[Malaysia]].<ref>The Standard, November 19, 2009: [http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mag/InsidePage.php?id=1144028686&cid=123& Nonini honoured]</ref>

Nonini is a half [[Luhya people|Luhya]] and half [[Kamba people|Kamba]] <ref>The Standard, Pulse Magazine, June 18, 2009: [http://www.eastandard.net/mag/InsidePage.php?id=1144017254&cid=123& Nonini: Toto to Genge godpapa]</ref>

===P-Unit===
He recently started up a whole new crew known as the [[P-Unit]] (pro-habo unit) that consists of rappers Bonnie, Frasha, Gabu and himself. The crew has released some songs most notably "Si lazima" which in swahili means it's not a must. "Si lazima" is a song that talks of times in a relationship where a couple does not need to have sex they can just go home and chill.People have found the song quite ironic to the messages he portrayed in his previous songs. At the [[2007 Kisima Music Awards]] [[P-Unit]] won the Boomba Group category.<ref name="kisima07">[http://www.kisimaawards.co.ke/kminner.asp?cat=winners07 Kisima Awards winners 2007]</ref> For Nonini, it was the first time he won a [[Kisima Music Awards|Kisima Award]], despite being on the limelight for years. Their second single is known as Kushoto-Kulia; meaning left-right. Both songs are on Nonini's Mwisho ya Mawazo album.<ref name="mwisho"/> He runs a video production company by the name "pro habo

== Discography ==
'''Albums:'''
*Hanyaring Game (2004)
*Mwisho ya Mawazo (2007)
*Godfather (2009)

== Awards ==
'''Won:'''
*2004 [[Chaguo La Teeniez Awards]] - Best Male Artist <ref name="bio">[http://www.noninimusic.com/index.php?main_page=nonini_bio Nonini - Biography]</ref>
*2007 [[Chaguo La Teeniez Awards]] - Best Song ("Si Lazima") & Best Collaboration ("Si Lazima") & Best Group (P-Unit) <ref name="bio"/><ref name="chaguo">The Standard, Pulse Magazine, June 20, 2008: [http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1143988767 "Chaguo La Teeniez" awards]</ref>
*[[2007 Kisima Music Awards]] Boomba Group (P-Unit).<ref name="kisima07"/>
*2008 [[Chaguo La Teeniez Awards]] - Best Music Video ("Mtoto Mzuri") & Best Group (P-Unit) <ref name="chaguo"/>
*2008 [[Kisima Music Awards]] Boomba Group (P-Unit), Best Collaboration (P-Unit & [[DNA]] - "Una").<ref>Kisima Music Awards: [http://www.kisimaawards.co.ke/kminner.asp?cat=winners08 2008 Kisima Music Awards winners]</ref>

'''Nominated:'''
*[[MTV Africa Music Awards 2008|2008 MTV Africa Music Awards]] - Listener's Choice (P-Unit & [[DNA]] - "Una").<ref>Museke: [http://museke.com/node/2230 MTV Africa Music Awards 2008]</ref>
*2008 [[Pearl of Africa Music Awards]] - Best Male (Kenya) <ref>[http://www.pamawards.com PAM Awards]</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*[http://www.noninimusic.com Nonini Official Website]
*[http://www.myspace.com/noninimusic Myspace page]

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Revision as of 12:21, 3 May 2012

Nonini
OriginNairobi, Kenya
GenresGenge
Hip-hop
Years active2002 – present
LabelsIndependent
Websitewww.noninimusic.com

Nonini (born October 1, 1982), whose real name is Hubert Nakitare, is a Kenyan hip hop artist.

Biography

Nonini originally signed to Calif Records, but later joined Homeboyz Productions. He was introduced to the Kenyan urban music scene through his debut single "Nonini ni Nani?" His steady rise to national and regional popularity did not begin however until his 2002 track "Manzi wa Nairobi," a song which praised the beauty of Kenyan women and follow-up single "Weh Kamu". He went on to release his debut album Hanyaring Game in late 2004 which included the hit "Keroro" a sheng term for beer.Nonini is famed for releasing the first Genge hit early in his career.

Later, Nani Mwenza, his collaboration track with Tanzanian musician Juma Nature, became a regional hit. In his most recent great creations, he has collaborated with local artist Nameless to create a Friday anthem appropriately title "furahi-day" which has received much airplay over the weeks. Both songs were on his second album Mwisho Ya Mawazo, released in 2007. The album featured number of more guest musicians, including Nyota Ndogo, Mercy Myra, Professor Jay and Q-Chief.[1] In August 2007, Nonini was among 100 most influential Kenyans as selected by The Standard newspaper.[2][3] In 2009 he was named International Lifestyle Ambassador by the Limkokwing University in Malaysia.[4]

Nonini is a half Luhya and half Kamba [5]

P-Unit

He recently started up a whole new crew known as the P-Unit (pro-habo unit) that consists of rappers Bonnie, Frasha, Gabu and himself. The crew has released some songs most notably "Si lazima" which in swahili means it's not a must. "Si lazima" is a song that talks of times in a relationship where a couple does not need to have sex they can just go home and chill.People have found the song quite ironic to the messages he portrayed in his previous songs. At the 2007 Kisima Music Awards P-Unit won the Boomba Group category.[6] For Nonini, it was the first time he won a Kisima Award, despite being on the limelight for years. Their second single is known as Kushoto-Kulia; meaning left-right. Both songs are on Nonini's Mwisho ya Mawazo album.[1] He runs a video production company by the name "pro habo

Discography

Albums:

  • Hanyaring Game (2004)
  • Mwisho ya Mawazo (2007)
  • Godfather (2009)

Awards

Won:

Nominated:

References

  1. ^ a b Mwisho ya Mawazo liner notes
  2. ^ The Standard, August 21, 2007: 100 most influential Kenyans
  3. ^ The East African Standard, August 21, 2007: 100 most influential Kenyans - Entertainment
  4. ^ The Standard, November 19, 2009: Nonini honoured
  5. ^ The Standard, Pulse Magazine, June 18, 2009: Nonini: Toto to Genge godpapa
  6. ^ a b Kisima Awards winners 2007
  7. ^ a b Nonini - Biography
  8. ^ a b The Standard, Pulse Magazine, June 20, 2008: "Chaguo La Teeniez" awards
  9. ^ Kisima Music Awards: 2008 Kisima Music Awards winners
  10. ^ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards 2008
  11. ^ PAM Awards

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