Mejja
Mejja Okwonkwo | |
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| Born | Major Nameye Khadija 23 May 1986 Nyeri, Kenya |
| Genres | Genge |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
Major Nameye Khadija popularly known by his stage name Mejja (born 23 May 1986) is a Kenyan Genge artist.[1] He was signed to Calif Records, where he released multiple collaborations. His single "Jana Kuliendaje" won an award at Kenya's Chaguo la Teeni in 2008.[2]
Career
[edit]Mejja began his music career in primary school, performing with his brother Wambugu in a group called Ghetto Clan.[3] He had his first breakthrough in 2008 with the song "Jana Kuliendaje".[2] In 2011, he released the song "Landlord".
In 2014, Mejja formed a group called "The Kansoul" together with Kid Kora and Madtraxx.[4] The group dropped their first song "Dabo Tap" later that year.[5]
Mejja continued to gain popularity through collaborations, including "Cheza Kama Wewe" by Trio Mio[6] and "Utawezana" by Femi One.[7]
In 2021. Mejja was featured in Bensoul hit "Nairobi"[8] alongside Sauti Sol.
Discography
[edit]Songs
- Jana Kuliendaje
- Landlord
- Nyongwa
- Double Tap
- Niko Poa
- Twenzetu ft Madtraxx
- Ulimi Yangu
- Siskii
- siku hizi ni kubad
- Kanairo Dating
References
[edit]- ↑ "Mejja | Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- 1 2 "Mejja Biography, Music Career, Top Songs, Collaborations, Awards, Relationship and Net worth – News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ↑ "The big interview". The Standard. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ↑ "The Kansoul". Music in Africa. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ↑ Nyanga, Caroline. "We are the group that will restore Kenya's music identity – The Kansoul". We are the group that will restore Kenya's music identity – The Kansoul. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ↑ "Trio Mio Drops New 'Cheza Kama Wewe Remix' Featuring Mejja, Exray and Nellythegoon – News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ↑ "Femi One & Mejja takes over the internet as 'Utawezana' goes viral | SoundcityTV Africa". SoundcityTV Africa | Powered by Music from South Africa, Bongo, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, UK, USA and across Soundcity Africa. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ↑ "Nairobi is a shared bedroom — Bensoul". The Star. Retrieved 31 August 2021.