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Revision as of 14:03, 20 October 2016
Atemi Oyungu | |
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| Birth name | Carol Atemi Oyungu |
| Born | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Origin | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano[2] |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Gatwitch Records, Taurus Musik, Pine Creek Records |
Carol Atemi Oyungu is a Kenyan singer, songwriter and entertainer. She made her first mark up by being in girl band Intu until 2007 when they each decided to go solo. In 2003, she joined Eric Wainaina, as an assistant vocal harmony provider for his band. Oyungu released her first single "Happy" in 2004 and her debut album Hatimaye in 2008, and her second studio album Manzili in 2013.
She hosted the sixth series of Africa Rising, a programme showcasing Africa's musical talent.[3]
She has worked with various Kenyan musicians such as Nikki, Lady Jaydee, Chris Adwar and Delvin Mudigi.
Early life and education
Atemi Oyungu was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya.[4]
Career
Atemi started singing at the age of 10 at a junior choir in Nairobi Baptist church.[2] At the end of secondary school, her friends and she formed a Capella group known as Thrown Together by Christ and later joined United States International University in 1996 where she formed a singing and dancing group known as Karisma.[5] Karisma mainly performed at USIU related functions and concerts. The group stayed solid till 1998 when Atemi and one of Karisma group member, Natasha Gatabaki, formed a band INTU where they started working with music producer Tedd Josiah at the Sync Sound studios.[6] Atemi has also worked as a Tusker Project Fame's sixth season music director. She worked with Tim Rimbui.[1][7]
Discography
- Hatimaye (2008)
- Manzili (2013)
Singles
| Year | Single | Director/producer | Album | Ref(s) |
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| "He is here" | Hatimaye[8] | |||
| "Speechless" | ||||
| "Someday" | [note 1] | |||
| "Sokoni" | ||||
| "Domestics" (Atemi Oyungu, Dan 'chizi' Aceda , Kanji Mbugua and Aaron Rumbui) | ||||
| "Color" | ||||
| "Simama" | [note 2] | |||
| "Imenibamba" (Atemi Oyungu and Eric Wainaina) | ||||
| 2013 | "Usijali" (Atemi Oyungu feat. Delvin Mudigi) | Manzili | ||
| "Someday" (Atemi Oyungu and Chris Adwar) | ||||
| "Nairobi" | [9] | |||
| 2014 | "Sunny Day" | Mbithi Masya | [10] | |
| "Taxi" | ||||
| 2015 | "Moyo" (Atemi Oyungu feat. Lady Jaydee) | Rkay | TBA | [11] |
| "Bebi Bebi" | RKay | [12][13] |
Filmography
- Tinga Tinga Tales (2010)
- Lefty (2008)
- Sean (2008)
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e "Atemi". Reverbnation. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Mics And Beats: Atemi Oyungu". Potentash. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ "Africa Beats: Kenyan soul singer Atemi Oyungu". BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ^ "Carol Atemi's Biography". Ghafla!. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Did you know this about TPF Music Director ATEMI OYUNGU". African Seer. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ^ "ATeMI". Last FM. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ^ "Atemi Oyungu, new TPF music director". New Times Rwanda. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "HATIMAYE BY ATEMI OYUNGU". Kenyan Poet. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "Nairobi". Chicamod. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "CAROL ATEMI OYUNGU – SUNNY DAY". Lobatan. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Atemi & Lady Jaydee – Moyo". Bongo5News. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ "Atemi – Bebi Bebi". NotJustOK. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ "VIDEO: Atemi – Bebi Bebi". 360nobs. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
External links
- Atemi Oyungu at IMDb
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