1:Octopizzo

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Henry Ohanga, also known by his stage name is probably one of the richest and most established rappers in not only the nation but the entire East African region. The rapper is also known for his presidential wardrobe also known as 'Swag' by the younger generation.

The 'Namba nane' hit maker hails from Nairobi's Kibera slums estate and is proud of that. He is always mentioning the slum in his songs.

He has collaborated with fellow Luo Vicmass Luodollar in 'Bank Otuch' (The bank is leaking), a song where 8o per cent of the vocabulary is Luo.

2:Khaligraph Jones

Named after the slain Luo politician Robert Ouko, Khaligraph thrills with his supersonic rapping speed. He hails from Kayole, which he has renamed to 'Kayole 1960.'

The rapper is well known for his banger track 'Julius Yego' recorded by Mortif. Born in 1990, Jones is quite big for his age and started his musical career in 2009 as a gospel artiste.

3:Timmy Tdat

Timothy Owuor came in the spotlight after releasing 'Welle welle' alongside his friend Rapdamu.

The swahili rapper who has taken almost six years to get to his current position says that he has also worked as a garbage collector and mitumba seller in Nairobi.

He is among the team that has seen the Pacho music house to where it currently is after joining in 2009.

Some of his biggest songs include 'Usinikazie’ and Ndulu.