Aston Lukoye
- The early 2000s marked an important turning point in Kenyan music, with various musicians rising to fame and dominating the music industry.
This article looks back at the Kenyan music scene during those early days, highlighting the artist who dominated the entertainment sector at the time. We explore these prominent artists’ current whereabouts and activities, offering light on their effect and contributions to the Kenyan music landscape.
Nameless (David Mathenge)
Nameless rose to prominence with his popular song “Mega Rider” in 2001. He then continued to release hit songs like “Sinzia” and “Salari.”
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Nameless has been involved in a variety of ventures in recent years, including music production, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.
E-Sir (Issah Mmari)
E-Sir was a brilliant rapper who rose to stardom in the early 2000s. His terrible death in 2003 stunned the nation. Even though he is no longer with us, E-Sir’s legacy and impact on the Kenyan music business are still remembered.
Nonini (Hubert Nakitare)
Nonini is credited with popularizing the genre in Kenya. He had several chart-topping singles, including “Manzi wa Nairobi” and “Keroro.” Nonini has widened his field of interest by dabbling in business, fashion, and youth development initiatives.
Necessary Noize (Wyre and Nazizi)
Wyre and Nazizi formed the dynamic combo Necessary Noize. Their music incorporated reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop influences. In recent years, both musicians have embarked on solo careers, with Wyre focusing on reggae and Nazizi exploring numerous genres and taking an interest in media.
Redsan (Swabri Mohammed)
In the early 2000s, Redsan rose to prominence as one of Kenya’s prominent dancehall artists. He rose to prominence with hits like “Julie” and “Chicken.” Redsan has stayed active in the music world, releasing albums and performing internationally. He is currently signed to the biggest music label Sonny
Nyanshinski (Nyamari Ongegu)
Nyashinski, who made a long-awaited comeback in 2016, has achieved tremendous success with singles such as “Malaika” and continues to draw in fans with his distinctive style.
Jua Cali (Paul Julius Nunda)
Juacali, a pioneer of the genre, earned great success in the early 2000s and maintains to create music on occasion, although his prominence is declining in comparison to his earlier years.
