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Timothy Omondi | |
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| Born | 23 November 1995 |
| Other name | Toxic Lyrikali |
| Citizenship | Kenyan |
| Years active | 2022-Present |
| Known for | Singing |
| Style | Kenyan hiphop |
| Website | toxiclyrikali.com |
Timothy Omondi, commonly known by his stage name Toxic Lyrikali is a Kenyan rapper, songwriter, hip hop artist and cultural sensation, who majorly sings in Sheng, Kiswahili and English.[1]
Early life
[edit]Timothy was born on 23rd November 1993 in Kayole suburbs in Nairobi City, Kenya. He was raised in Kayole, one of the cities busiest hubs.[2][3] He had aspirations of becoming a footballer, but he switched to Music instead.[4]
Career
[edit]His started his career in 2022, by releasing his single 'Long story'.[3] However, his career breakthrough came 2 years later, in November 2024, when he released his single 'Chinje', ( that roughly translates to slaughter in Kiswahili and Sheng), a viral hit that brought him nationwide recognition.[2] His career started to really accelerate the following year when he released tracks like 'Backbencher', 'sick' , ' 'confirmation' and 'thugnificent'. In 2025, he was named among the top listened artists in Kenya. He later built the Mboka Doba Music label to empower local artists.[5][2] In 2025, he was awarded the best rapper award at the RadioTV 254 awards especially for his single 'Chinje'.[6]
1.Chinje
2.Back Bencher
3.Hate
4.Thugnificent
5.Sick
6.Mfisadi
References
[edit]- ↑ "Toxic Lyrikali Biography And Best Songs: How He Rose To Become One Of Kenya's Top Rappers". 2026-08-04. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- 1 2 3 "Who is Toxic Lyrikali? Real Name, Age, and the Journey from Kayole to Stardom". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- 1 2 Ongori Reports (2025-10-13). The Full Story of Toxic Lyrikali (Documentary 2025). Retrieved 2026-08-07 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Toxic Lyrikali". play.mdundo.com. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "Toxic Lyrikali". WAKILISHA. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ Radio, 254 (2025-03-27). "Why Toxic Lyrikali Is the Best Rapper in Kenya Right Now | Radio 254". Retrieved 2026-08-07.
{{cite web}}:|first=has numeric name (help) - ↑ "Toxic Lyrikali on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. Retrieved 2026-08-07.