Akothee
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Akothee | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Esther Akoth |
| Born | 8 April 1983 Kisumu County, Kenya |
| Genres | Benga |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | akothee |
Esther Akoth (born 8 April 1983[1]), better known as Akothee, is a Kenyan musician and businesswoman. She is the founder of Akothee Safaris, a tour company based in Kenya, the Akothee Foundation, a charity, and Aknotela and Akothee Homes, a real estate business.[2]
Early life and education
Akoth was born in 1983 in Kisumu County,[1] the daughter of an administrator father and a politician mother,[1] and grew up in Migori County.[1] She attended Nyabisawa Girls Secondary School, but dropped out at 14 to elope with her husband.[1][3]
Music career
Akoth's music career started in 2008.[citation needed] Since then, she has released solo tracks as well as collaborations with other artists including Diamond Platnumz. Her released tracks include "Oyoyo" featuring MC Galaxy,[1] "Give It To Me" featuring Flavour,[1] "Sweet Love" featuring Diamond Platnumz,[1] "Benefactor", "Yuko Moyoni",[1] "New Dance" featuring Oc, "Osilliation", "Nimechoka", "Pashe", "Katika", "Djele Djele", "Shengerera", "Mama Bougerie", and "Tucheze".[citation needed] In March 2020, Akoth released "Mwitu asa", a song written and sang in the Kamba language.[4]
Awards
She has won several awards, including "Best Female Artist (East Africa)" at the African Muzik Magazine Awards in 2016 and 2019,[1] "Best Video" at the African Muzik Magazine Awards in 2016,[1] and "Best Female Artist" at the African Entertainment Awards USA.[1]
Akoth has over one million followers on Instagram, and is currently[when?] the 11th most followed East African celebrity.[5][6][7]
Business career
Akoth founded Akothee Safaris, a tour and travel company based in Nairobi, Kenya,[1] and appointed her daughter as director of the company.
Personal life
Akoth has five children.[3] She owns houses in Mombasa, Migori County, and Zurich.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Taji, Pauline (21 August 2018). "Akothee biography: husband, family and house". Tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ Nyanga, Caroline. "Controversial Kenyan singer Akothee's secrets: Owning houses worth Sh 300 million and rolling in choppers". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 16 April 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b Okoth, Brian (12 August 2015). "WCW: 9 things you didn't know about Akothee, 8 is interesting". Citizentv.co.ke. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ Mwangangi, J. (5 March 2020). "Akothee wows fans with new Kamba song Mwiitu Asa". Mauvoo News. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ Akinyi, Apollo (23 January 2019). "The money shot: Most followed East African celebs on Instagram 2019". Mpasho News. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- ^ Mwarua, Douglas (8 April 2019). "Akothee claims she is now saved, promises she will not change raunchy wardrobe". Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- ^ Nyasio, Venessa (18 February 2019). "Akothee leaves fans speechless after spreading legs wide open while on stage". Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Retrieved 16 April 2019.