Pascal Tokodi
Pascal Tokodi AKA HorseMan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi |
| Born | 21 April 1993 Ongata Rongai, Kajiado, Kenya |
| Genres | Afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor, singer, comedian |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, sampler, Guitar |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
Pascal Tokodi (born 21 April 1993), officially known as Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi, is a Kenyan musician, actor, comedian and songwriter. Pascal debuted as a professional actor in 2012 when he featured in Citizen Tv's Makutano Junction gig, a few months after completing high school, taking the role of Thomas. His music debut was in 2016, with singles, "Sitaki" and "Mama".[1]
He appeared in shows such as Groove Theory (Africa's first TV Musical drama), Pray and Prey, Machachari and Wrath and Selina (2018). He won the Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for his role in the Nollywood film, 'Disconnect.'
Personal life
Pascal got married in a private ceremony to a Kenyan Tv host and gospel singer, Grace Ekirapa in 2020.
Career
In 2012, Tokodi joined professional acting after featuring in the Citizen TV's Makutano Junction, a Kenyan soap opera that premiered in 2006.[2]
In 2013, Tokodi acted in Kenya's first Musical TV Drama Series, Groove Theory, taking the role of Guy, a member of the prestigious Victoria University Campus Choir.[2]
In 2014, Tokodi featured in Pray & Prey, a Kenyan dramedy.[3]
In 2015, he featured in Fox Africa's Wrath.[4]
In 2016, he released his first single, "Sitaki", after participating in the Tecno Own The Stage competition.[5]
In 2017, he released more songs and collaborations. Among them were Hii si Kwaheri ft friends of CEEL, Forget ft King Kaka (rapper)|, Milele ft King Kaka (rapper), Asante Mama ft Rapper Phill, African Lady and Songa.[6]
In 2018, he featured in the Maisha Magic East's riveting Swahili Telenovela dubbed Selina, where he played Nelson.[7]
Singles
- "Sitaki" – 2016
- "Hii si Kwaheri ft friends of CEEL"- 2017
- "Forget ft King Kaka(rapper)" – 2017
- "Milele ft King Kaka(rapper)" – 2017
- "African Lady" – 2017
- "Asante Mama ft Rapper Phill" – 2017
- "Songa" – 2017
- "Naito" - 2020
Awards and nominations
- He came second runner-up in the Tecno Own the Stage competition where he won one million Kenyan Shillings.[8]
- He was the best actor, three years in a row in Kenya.[9]
- He was awarded the best supporting actor at the AMVCA 7th edition in 2020.[10]
References
- ^ "Pascal Tokodi". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Pascal Tokodi Biography, Songs, Nominations". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "KENYA’S 1ST MUSICAL TV DRAMA SERIES- THE GROOVE THEORY". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Multitalented Pascal Tokodi Talks About Music, Acting, in addition to also also(sic) Comedy". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Pascal Tokodi releases new single, Sitaki". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Pascal Tokodi Songa Song". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Former 'Makutano Junction' actor lands new TV show". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "HOT: Pascal Tokodi – On Humility, Career and Good Looks". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Celeb Chat with Pascal Tokodi- "I also won Best Actor three years in a row, but I don't want to brag "". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Full List Of Winners At The 7th AMVCA | Channels Television". www.channelstv.com. Retrieved 13 September 2022.