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 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 Kenyatta’s 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.”
This Ekegusii statement loosely translates to, “Young 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 so far.
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.
List of all Bana Sungusia band members since the 90s
Kenyatta, Nyageri Bwondari, Elias Kingoina, Omorendire, and Kennedy Amisi are the founding members in Bana Sungusia.
Other original members include drummer Nicholus Nyakundi, and guitarist Job Mayenga.
Most Sungusia band members joined even as fame kept knocking. Let us get up and close with Kisii musicians who gave their all in Bana Sungusia.
1. Onsongo Omosongo, the Sungusia bandmaster
Bana Sungusia singer Onsongo Omosongo also called Bernard Onsongo Omwansa was a respected bandmaster.
Onsongo Omosongo bio facts shows that he originates from Bogichora Ward in Nyamira County.
Onsongo took over as a councillor in 2007 and served in his home-ward until 2013.
The sudden death of Onsongo Omosongo
Supporters remember Onsongo for being an experienced soloist and emotional storyteller.
Besides, he was a devout ambassador of the Kisii culture through lovable vocals and song writing.
Serving as a councillor between 2007 and 2013 says no less about his leadership qualities.
Onsongo Omosongo new song by Kwasa Kwasa recognises him as a legend in the original Sungusia band.
Unfortunately, the 47 year old Onsongo Omosongo died on September 20, 2017 at St Francis Hospital in Nairobi.
2. Edwin Momanyi Kenyatta, Sungusia founder
The famous Edwin Momanyi is founder and CEO of the favourite Sungusia Band. He owns an inborn talent of training, directing, and producing music.
Kenyatta was born on January 1, 1975, and is therefore 46 years old as of 2021.
Bana Sungusia Original manager Diblo Ntabo has confirmed Kenyatta a determined Kisii musician.
3. Haron Auta Ekiaramba, composer and vocalist
Singer Ekiaramba real name Haron Auta was both a composer and a vocalist in Sungusia Band.
Similarly, he was a member of the Kwasa Kwasa owned Splinter Music Band.
The Dot Com Boys of Sungusia band lost Ekiaramba in May 2019 at Christa Marianne Hospital in Kisii Town.
4. George Morara Omorendire, drummer
Band player George Omorendire was a drummer and stem member of the notorious Sungusia Band.
George Omorendire Morara died in 2018 while being rushed to Nyamira Hospital. His legacy with drums remains in the memory of many.
5. Kwasa Kwasa Internationale, vocalist
Kwasa Kwasa real name Joseph Nyakweba is still holding the mantle of Sungusia but in a defective band.
Most of Kwasa Kwasa latest songs are doing well in the industry including volume 16 featuring Dismus Nyaanga.
Full list of Bana Sungusia Band members
Nyakang’o
Zico Gichana
Job Mayenga
Jephter Nyamosi
Orecho Misati
Nicholas Nyakundi
Ken Amisi, popularly The Rock
John Omwega, popularly Makambo
The band came out on top for training music specialists in vocals, drums, and soloing among others.
Bana Sungusia latest membership
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
Richard Onsongo a singer also Onsongo Junior
The outspoken Richard Onsongo is a relative to the late Onsongo Omosongo.
New manager Diblo Dennis Mose Ntabo
Diblo Ntabo enjoys a good relationship with Bana Sungusia founder Momanyi Kenyatta.
He recently disclosed a plan of opening Bana Sungusia Studios from where the band will launch fresh dreams.
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. 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. 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. 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
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. 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. 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 Makambo’s 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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.
There are even more hitmakers;
14. Sungusia Ukimwi
15. Takweroka Sungusia
16. Bana Sungusia Simon Chae
17. Bana Sungusia Safari Keroka
18. Ekemangurume by Bana Sungusia
All tracks in the above Sungusia Mr Sungusia songs playlist are here to stay.
Bana Sungusia Band contacts
Mobile
0113007770
Telephone
0776991520
Facebook
@banaSungusia
Email
banasungusia20@gmail.com
The list of Bana Sungusia band members highlights the ongoing progress in rebuilding what is now a divided team. There remains a hope that the new Sungusia will outsmart the former.
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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