Sungusia Band songs are still memorable for their dance-friendly rhythm and informative lyrics. Luckily, its remnant members are back with even better live performance styles. A list of untold facts about Bana Sungusia Band reveals the painful journey of success.
Some of the founding members of Sungusia are alive today. These have agreed to share intimate details about their humble beginnings, middle-stage crisis, and recent wake-up call into music.
Top 10 Untold facts about Bana Sungusia Band
The life cycle of Bana Sungusia is one with tearful stories that have long remained untold.
These 10 insights will help you appreciate this hit maker band for its progress.
1. Momanyi Kenyatta is the founder of Bana Sungusia
Bana Sungusia Band’s founder is Edwin Momanyi Kenyatta who is still active in music today.
He was initially a Christian church instrumentalist before opening into creative productions.
Being a choir member in charge of keeping musical instruments gave Kenyatta a soft start.
Momanyi Kenyattaโs mentors are Les Wanyika, Christopher Monyoncho, and Arisi O Sababu.
2. Bana Sungusia started in 1994 at Highland Bar, Nyamira
Kenyatta and Onsongo Omosongo started Sungusia in 1994 without a music platform or instrument.
They would later start attracting locals in the nearby market. Impressed businessman Chui Nyangau gave them a chance at his Highland Bar.
What followed was an increased demand for their entertaining songs.
3. Nyamira Hotel owner Tom Sagwe sponsored Sungusia
Nyamira Hotel was the largest club in Nyamira town in 1994. Losing customers to Highland Bar displeased its owner Tom Sagwe.
In response, Sagwe offered Bana Sungusia a better deal to regain his lost customers from Highland Bar.
On top of that, Tom Sagwe sponsored Bana Sungusia through their first five albums.
4. Sungusia succeeded Arisi Osababu in 1996
The death of Arisi Osababu in 1996 gave Bana Sungusia a chance to continue his good work in music.
Stranded band boys of Arisi, such as Monga’re, Ongera, Mogusu, and Kaka gradually teamed up with the fast-rising Bana Sungusia Band.
Fresh energy lifted Bana Sungusia to greater heights in the music industry.
5. Bana Sungusia was formerly Nyamira Superstar Jazz
Kenyatta and his team were first called Nyamira Superstar Jazz before going Sungusia.
The name Sungusia means to shake vigorously, especially when dancing on the stage.
Sungusia from a random statement by middle-aged dancers clicked the minds of Nyamira Superstar Jazz singers, “Yaa enchera eye mogotosungusia.โ
This Ekegusii statement loosely translates to, โYoung men you are shaking us hard.”
Before long, religious commitments called Elias Kingoina and Nyangeri back into the church.
6. The band has more than 15 albums with hundreds of recordings
Sungusia has released more than 15 albums with hundreds of songs still without videos.
The group has confirmed underway plans to release even more songs, including videos for earlier audio music.
7. Obwansu producer Kennedy fuelled Bana Sungusia conflicts
Onsongo Omosongo, formerly a guitarist of Nyangau Yegetonto, introduced Bana Sungusia to producer Kennedy of Obwansu Studios.
Thereafter, Kennedy became unhappy with Sungusia for switching to another producer in their sixth album.
Momanyi Kenyatta argues that the enraged Kennedy incited key members into starting defective bands such as Abana Sungusia Superstars and Sungusia Extra.
8. Death has taken 7 out of 15 Bana Sungusia band members
The death of Onsongo Omosongo left the Gusii music industry shaking. He is among the 7 most loved Bana Sungusia members who have died.
Apart from death, the band has been continually dealing with self-interest-driven members.
Kwasa Kwasa Internationale is one of the defectives who have been fighting desperately to replace Sungusia Band founder Momanyi Kenyatta.
9. Sungusia original 25th anniversary in 2021
Bana Sungusia from 1996 has been running for the past 25 amid tensions.
A strong comeback is likely to regain the lost glory of this once notorious band.
10. Bana Sungusia is back with recruits
The new Bana Sungusia Band has at least 7 members in the categories of drummers, bassists, guitarists, and singers.
The group is already receiving special invitations to major events across Gusiiland.
Bana Sungusia original new members
Diblo Ntabo recently revealed to Getembe TV Kisii about recruiting additional singers.
- Momanyi Kenyatta
- John Biz, a bassist
- Ben Makanta, a guitarist
- Sumbua Sumbua a singer
- Crisper Kanyakwa a drummer
- Florence Nyandega, a rhythm player
- Nyakang’o
- Zico Gichana
- Job Mayenga
- Jephter Nyamosi
- Orecho Misati
- Nicholas Nyakundi
- Ken Amisi, popularly The Rock
- John Omwega, popularly Makambo
- Richard Onsongo a singer also Onsongo Junior
The list of new Bana Sungusia singers include John Biz, Ben Makanta, Sumbua Sumbua, Crisper Kanyakwa, Florence Nyandega, and Richard Onsongo.
Top 20 Bana Sungusia songs and videos
Sungusia Band managed to produce tens of hitmaker tracks, with most of them still rocking modern lounges.
Better still are latest studio and live performance compositions you will not hear anywhere else.
1. Bana Sungusia Nyangwono
The song speaks about Isaac Nyangwono Nyabende from Bomachoge. The lyrics of Nyangwono song reiterates his successes as a teacher and business person.
A tragic ending of his life started with severe joint pain. He later collapsed to his death during a meeting. Touching tales of his orphaned children will make anyone cry.
2. Sungusia My Boss
The song speaks against immoral bosses with lustful eyes on their secretaries and other women staff members under them.
The track My Boss appeals respect and dignity on behalf of vulnerable women in society.
Sungusia reasons that bosses should not take advantage of their deep pockets to lure married female workers.
3. Sungusia songs Nyaboke
A troubled husband narrates how his wife deserted him, going away with everything. The sorrows and tears of missing his children are evident.
The song ends with Sungusia wishing her the worst of luck alongside abuses such as Egesagane, meaning uncut girl.
Meanwhile, he needs to reclaim his children back from their irresponsible mother, now an estranged wife.
4. Ekemangurume by Bana Sungusia
Who ate Ekemangurume? The song lyrics speak about five boys who were looking after their domestic animals in an open field.
The company of five gathered Chinkomoni, a type of wild fruit. They collectively sunk a hole, covered them with leaves, and went away, leaving the fruits to ripen.
To their surprise, there was not one Ekemangurume left when they came back at an agreed time.
It turns out that one of the boys had secretly skipped back and eaten them all. Escalating rage resulted in a conflict.
Bana Sungusia Band Ekemangurume educates on the importance of genuine friendships.
5. Sungusia Nyaboke Mose
The song appeals to God’s help from the snare of death. It speaks of how losing loved ones end up in suffering.
Sungusia Nyaboke Mose lyrics also speak about people using evils to inflict suffering on others. The song mainly speaks against witchcraft among the Kisii people.
6. Bana Sungusia Douglas Makambo
The story of Douglas Makambo falling in a 30 feet borehole at about lunchtime caused terror among residents.
The song captures the mystery of Makamboโs drowning in deep waters and how it caused pain to his loved ones.
7. Sungusia Omogusii
We still remember the classy “Seito Gusii naiboretwe Gusii ense yomwando” vibes from decades ago.
The song is a praise composition for God’s blessings to the Omogusii community. It brings home plentiful food and water as a fortune to the locals.
Sungusia band members mention soapstone in Tabaka, sugarcanes in south Mugirango, and more.
8. Bana Sungusia Amashabiki
Amashabiki Song is a tribute to Sungusia band fans. The lyric was a reaction to a fellow musician who was misinforming Bana Sungusia fans.
Amashabiki is among other Kisii songs that went viral because of fine-tunes and creative beats.
9. Sungusia Mokoyone
Mokoyone Sungusia is a touching song, speaking about the suffering of a sister. It narrates how the man who married her is irresponsible.
Mistreatments and frequent kicks have caused her beauty to fade away. Sungusia is unhappy with the life his dear sister is living in marriage.
10. Sungusia Susana song
Love your wife is a pick-up line in this lovely song Susana by Bana Sungusia.
The tune narrates about a classy woman called Susana with unequalled focus on her beauty and infectious blossoms of laughter.
Susana song is equally a reminder of the wedding vows that will forever bind Sungusia and his wife. Band members also emphasize that a wise woman builds her home.
11. Sungusia Ekero Inkwete
The song speaks about the blow of death with unanswered questions on where those who die go.
Ekero Inkwete lyrics speak about the mysteries of death. It also reminds people that they will return to the sand from where they came.
12. Bana Sungusia Manyisa
This vocal Sungusia track speaks about good friends who are more than brothers. Fashionable dance moves and costumes make the song prevalent.
The lyrics mention Nyandusi Manyisa from Bogetutu and how he is a trustworthy friend.
13. Ford People Bana Sungusia
The song became a massive hit around the 2002 general elections when the late Simeon Nyachae was viewing for the presidency.
Notably, Bana Sungusia band downloads spiked with the release of the Ford People song.
Hon Simeon Nyachae rewarded the Sungusia Band with a car, music instruments, and other goodies for helping him during the campaigns.
Most importantly, the song pushed several Ford People MP Aspirants into the National Assembly.
More Bana Sungusia songs mp3 download
Bana Sungusia all songs on YouTube and other leading streaming sites include the following.
- Sungusia Ukimwi
- Takweroka Sungusia
- Bana Sungusia Simon Chae
- Bana Sungusia Safari Keroka
- Ekemangurume by Bana Sungusia
All tracks in the above Sungusia Mr Sungusia songs playlist are here to stay.
Bana Sungusia Band contacts
- Phone 1: 0113007770
- Phone 2: 0776991520
- Facebook: @banaSungusia
- Instagram: @banasungusiakenya.
- Email: banasungusia20@gmail.com
Connect with Bana Sungusia Original Band members for booking and further inquiries.
Top facts about Bana Sungusia reveals how the band started and why it is still a promising Kisii benga group. The world cannot wait to hear the original beats of Sungusia all over again.
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