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Wyre
Birth nameKevin Waire
Also known asThe Love Child
OriginKenya
GenresR&B, reggae
Years active2001-present

Kevin Wyre (stage name Wyre) is a R&B and reggae musician from Kenya known from the groups Necessary Noize and East African Bashment Crew as well as a solo artist.

He has released two solo albums. The latest album, Ten Years Wiser, was named for his 10-year spanning career in music.[1] As a solo artist, he has performed in various African countries, including Nigeria[2] and Uganda.[3] He has collaborated with various artists, including P-Square, 2Face_Idibia of Nigeria.[1]

Well known for his stage performance, alongside Ian and Qqu of N.I.X. He is undoubtedly one of Africa's most entertaining performers.

He also worked as a producer at Tedd Josiah's Blu Zebra Studios and is currently in the process of setting up his Lovechild Records.[4]

Discography

Solo albums:

  • Definition of a Love Child (2006)
  • Ten Years Wiser (2009)

Awards

Won:

Nominated:

References

  1. ^ a b The Standard, July 24, 2009: The Lovechild: Ten years wiser
  2. ^ The Standard, July 31, 2009: Wyre for Nigeria music awards ceremony
  3. ^ The Monitor, November 2, 2008: Wyre, the love child
  4. ^ The Standard, Pulse Magazine, December 30, 2004: It’s been a good year for… Necessary Noize
  5. ^ Kisima Awards Winners 2006
  6. ^ Kisima Awards Winners 2007
  7. ^ Kora Awards: Kora Awards 2005 nominees
  8. ^ africa.bizcommunity.com: Channel O Award nominees released
  9. ^ Musicuganda.com: PAM 2006 nominees
  10. ^ Ugpulse.com: PAM Awards 2007
  11. ^ PAM Awards

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