Kanambo Dede: Meet a 17-year-old adopted daughter to King Kaka

• Kanambo Dede, who was born in Kasarani santon, has been through a lot. When other girls her age were in school, she was busy seeking to provide for her family.

Who exactly is Kanambo Dede?

As said earlier, Kanambo Dede is a 17-year-old girl. She was born in Nairobi Kasarani, in the Santon neighborhood. She attended Bridge Primary School and was later admitted to secondary school but dropped out in Form Two.

The story of Kanambo Dede.

Kanambo Dede’s toughest test was being raised in a ghetto. Growing up with a single mother is extremely challenging. Together with her sibling found it difficult to witness their mother struggling to raise them.

Why did Kanambo Dede drop out of school?

Kanambo Dede dropped out of school when she was 14 years old following a disagreement with her mother. This is when her daring journey to face the hostile world began. She traveled the way from Kasarani to Kayole and teamed with a friend to rent their own home. In Kayole, she secured a job Working at a’supu base,’ earning Kenya Shillings 250 per day.

The amount available was not enough to meet the needs of the two colleagues considering Kanambo’s friend wasn’t employed.

Later, her partner walked away, leaving Kanambo lonely. This is when she embarked on the hunt for another good-paying job. Fortunately, got a job Selling the illegal brew “Chang’aa.” as an attender.

Kanambo Dede’s situation worsened after she turned 16. She become pregnant, forcing her to move back to her mother’s home. Life turned out more challenging while there. She was then driven to look for employment to sustain her newborn child because her mother alone, could not afford it.

Kanambo Dede’s meeting with King Kaka.

Kanambo, like any other hardworking Kenyan, was out hunting for something to feed her small child.
This is when she met Kasaboss, a Youtuber who was roaming around the streets performing random freestyles.

Kanambo was given the opportunity to display her talent as an artist. The recorded clip turned viral in the media, attracting prominent personalities. King Kaka, the CEO of a Kaka empire record label, was among them.

Kanambo Dede impressed King Kaka, who offered his backing. He swiftly took her to the studio where Kanambo recorded her debut song .

Later, King Kaka could seek permission from her mother to bring the 17-year-old rapper into his family. Which she agreed to. Kanambo was brought back to school and resumed her studies where she had left off.

King Kaka covers all of her school education and looks after her child. Regardless, the great rising rapper is signed to Kaka Empire.

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