We all know the Kibera finest when it comes to those who have made it big in the Music Industry. Representing number "nane" to the fullest, rapper Octopizzo has put Kibera slums into the world map. He has never shied away from associating himself with one of the biggest slums in Africa. He grew up there and starting his music career from there. Whenever someone mentions Kibera, Octopizzo comes in mind and whenever someone mentions Octopizzo, Kibera, now called Kibra, comes in mind.
Rapper Khaligraph has cut a niche for himself in the music industry by calling himself Kayole finest. Representing 19/60 to the fullest, Khaligraph, also known as Baba Yao, has put Kayole on top of very rapper’s lips. He talks about growing up in Kayole in his songs. He glorifies the estate and makes it look like a cool place to stay in.Kayole has always been associated with idleness and crimes but through his music, he is slowly changing that narrative.
We all know of other Kenyan musicians who associate themselves with places they grew up in.Those of Ukoo Fulani/Mau Mau and Juliani pride themselves with Dandora estate. Juliani has since supported the new group of musicians representing Dandora estate. They call themselves Dandora HipHop city. Musician Nelly sand about Githurai while Clinch calls himself Dagoretti finest. Gospel musician Daddy Owen associate himself with Umoja estate.Who is representing Athi River?
Ever since the reign of Necessary Noize music group, we only know of singer Wyre as the only musician who hailed from Athi River town.The group comprised of Rapper Nazizi, rapper Bamboo and singer Wyre the love child. No other musician has come strongly to represent Athi River and so far we still have Wyre as the Athi River finest. Wyre has maintained his tempo in the Music industry. He has produced countless singles and several collaborations. He sings reggae/raga genre and he has made it big. He is now placed in the category of Redsun and Uganda’s Jose Chameleon and Baby Cool.
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