Charles Njagua Kanyi popularly known by his stage moniker Jaguar is arguably the wealthiest and most philanthropic musician in Kenya.
Jaguar was born in a destitute family of three siblings and grew up in the poor suburbs of Nairobi where he attended school.
At the age of Eleven Jaguar lost his Mother who was the only Guardian. He was forced to enroll in informal employment working several odd jobs to earn a living.
Through struggles working as a makanga in Nairobi and support from friends he managed to complete school.
Jaguar first made steps as a recording artiste in 2004 where he recorded and released his first Single.
He later joined East Africa's music Power house Ogopa Deejays in 2005 where he recorded and released several singles among them his most popular hit single "kigeugeu."
In 2013 Jaguar began recording with Main Switch Studios Founded by one of Jaguar's long serving producers – Philip Makanda formerly from Ogopa Deejays.
He has since recorded several hit Singles including Kipepeo, Kioo and One centimeter.
Jaguar has over the years established his own enterprises that have now become very lucrative Businesses.
A research conducted by ICERTIAS (International Certification Association) in 2014 named Jaguar as the Best performer and most influential Artiste brand in the country.
Besides his music career, Jaguar is an accomplished entrepreneur with investments in Real Estate as well as the transport and aviation industry.
Throughout his glamorous musical Journey, Jaguar has consistently entertained and inspired his fans through his motivational lyrics and undoubtedly philanthropic gestures.
The world's richest man Bill Gates, once said that “If you are born poor its not your mistake, But if you die poor its your mistake.” and Jaguar has certainly proved him right.