There is no doubt that Ken Wa Maria is the King of Benga music. As one of the greatest artists from the land that hosts Masaku 7’s, Ken is not only a talented singer but also a great dancer.
This is evident from the dance moves he exhibits in his clips. If you have never attended one of his shows then there is something you are missing. The father of two children holds a Bachelors of Business Statistics degree from the University of Nairobi.
His journey to stardom was not easy. According to sources, Ken Wa Maria used to be a hawker at Nairobi’s Gikomba market. At that time, no one ever knew that one day signing him for a performance would be cost you a lot of money.
The Fundamental hit maker has won several awards including MSCK gala award and is still going strong despite facing a number of controversies in his musical career.
With more than 15 years in the entertainment industry, Ken Wa Maria has mentored many upcoming artists. Ken is a proud owner of a Mercedes Benz and Toyota Land Cruiser among other classy automobiles. This is a clear sign that indeed good music pays.