Wawesh Mjanja

Bio

Born R. Waweru Kiboy, Wawesh Mjanja is a self-taught artist, songwriter, music producer and talent developer heavily exhaling a breath of freshness into the international urban genre whilst truly representing his original country Kenya. Wawesh lived in Scandinavia from 1984-2008. Driven by his passion for music and innovation he envisions a bright future for Africa and its place in the international scene.

His production credits go way back and he is a renowned name with over 30 albums produced for Muthoni the Drummer Queen, Sauti Sol, Bamzigi, Stan, General Pype, Sasha P, Juliani, Suzanna Owiyo, Peter, Sugu Mr 2, Moneybrother, Samantha Mumba, Floetry, JAQEE, Won-G, and more. Wawesh broke out in the local music scene with his single 'Wawesh Mjanja'.His debut album 'It's Meant To Be' was equally good.

In 2005, Wawesh was commissioned to contribute to the Africa Live on the BBC/Africa Initiative.He has also been on the BBC 1Xtra Destination Show.The clean shaven artiste's video 'Wawero' was at one time the number one video on MTV Base Africa. Wawesh has also performed in various shows both locally and internationally including Chaguo La Teeniez, Afrolution, the K'Naan Tour, Jamhuri Day amongst others.

Apart from music Wawesh is also the co-founder of Watu Wangu which has sponsorships from Jamhuri Wear among others.The renowned artiste is also co-owner of BlaO Entertainment which is a Swedish production company involved with international artistes such as Nas among others. He is also the founder of UWEZO Awareness Organization.

Music

Track artwork
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Kamatieka - The WAAA
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SoundCloud

Photos

KENairobi, Kenya

Contact

Wawesh Mjanja
Profile added by Stanley Gazemba on 30 May 2014
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