Rosemary Wahu Kagwi (born 22 March 1980) also known as Wahu, is a popular Kenyan award-winning known Kenyan singer, songwriter, former fashion model, actress, and entrepreneur.
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Wahu Biography
| Full Name | Rosemary Wahu Kagwi |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | Wahu |
| Date of Birth | 22 March 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Occupation | Singer | Songwriter | Actress |
| Genres | Afropop | R&B |
| Active Years | 2000 – present |
| Net Worth | $1 million – $5 million |
| Social Media Handle | Instagram @wahukagwi Twitter @wahukagwi |
Early Life and Education
Rosemary Wahu Kagwi, also known as Wahu, was born on March 22nd, 1980 in Nairobi, Kenya. She went to Hospital Hill Primary School and Precious Blood High School for secondary school education. Wahu finished at the University of Nairobi, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and communication.
Career
Wahu started her musical career at a young age when she wrote a song with her friend, Showers of Blessing, to celebrate the good performance of their high school. The song remains the school’s anthem to date.
In 2000, she released her first single, “Niangalie”. The song was widely accepted all over Africa, and this gave her the green light to enter the industry, most especially the Kenyan music industry.
Wahu later released singles like Esha and Liar. Those singles also helped her to gain more fans. In 2005, she released her hit Sitishiki, which was the same year she married musician Nameless. Some of her music was produced by the Ogopa Djs.
Wahu has collaborated with many Kenyan and African artists, like Kleptomaniacs, Fally Ipupa, Nonini, Nameless, Wyre, Qqu, and P-Unit. She appeared in the television series Tazama in a leading role.
In 2017, she released a new gospel song, “Sifa“. In 2013, she launched her own salon business, the Afrosiri salon, which offers services like spa, hair, manicure, and pedicure services.
Personal Life
Wahu married Nameless, a Kenyan musician. They are blessed with three children named Tumiso, Nyakio, and Shiru.
Songs
- Still a Liar
- Sweet Love
- Liar
- Running Low ft Chege
- Power Power ft Size 8
- Better Day
- The Little Things You Do featuring Bobi Wine
- Shika More
- Amejibeba
- My Everything
- Sifa
- Raha
- Wenyeji
- Juju
- Dad Am Yours
- Disko waha
- Yuanitaka
- Sitishiki
- Haree
- Yeye ft Cindy
- Nifanane Nawe
- Mpaka Che
- Hey DJ
- Mambo Bado
- Africa Kzoo Radio
- Proud to Be Kenyan
- Nenda ft Moti Ice
- Mkono Mmoja with Chege & Temba
Award
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pearl of Africa Music Awards | Best Kenyan Female Artiste | Nominated |
| 2008 | MTV Africa Music Awards | Best Female | Won |
| MTV Africa Music Awards | Best Newcomer | Nominated | |
| MOBO Awards | Best African Act | Nominated | |
| Pearl of Africa Music Awards | Best Female Artist (Kenya) | Won | |
| CHAT Awards | Favorite Female Artiste | Won | |
| Kora Awards | Best Artiste or Group from East Africa (not yet held) | Nominated | |
| Kisima Awards | Best Song (“Sweet Love”) & Best Reggae Artiste/Group | Won | |
| 2009 | Tanzania Music Awards | Best East African Song (“Sweet Love”) | Nominated |
| MTV Africa Music Awards | Best Video (“Little Things You Do” with Bobi Wine) | Nominated | |
| Channel O Music Video Awards | Best African East & Best Ragga Dancehall Video (“Sweet Love”) | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Tanzania music awards | Best Reggae Song (‘Leo (Reggae remix)’ with AY) | Won |
| 2011 | Tanzania Music Awards | Best Song and Best Collaboration Song (‘Mkono Mmoja’ with Chege & Temba) | Nominated |
Wahu Net Worth
As a legend in Kenya’s music industry, her net worth is estimated to be $1 million – $5 million.
Social Media Handle
- Instagram @wahukagwi
- Twitter @wahukagwi
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