Chris Embarambamba is a notorious Kenyan gospel singer often adorned in polka dot suits. The self-proclaimed mud man came to the limelight for stirring hearts with comedy-themed gospel music. Chris Embarambamba biography shares an interesting life story behind the cameras.
Have you listened to Embarambamba songs or even better watched his new videos? Well, the acrobatic musician is never short of monkey tricks on tree branches and in banana plantations. He also seems to have an undying connection with pools of mud. Moreover, Embarambamba is a gospel superman.
15 Profile Facts in Chris Embarambamba biography
Chris Embarambamba continues to make it big on the corridors of fame.
Who is Embarambamba?
1. His is 36 years old as of 2024
Born on February 1, 1988, Embarambamba is 36 years old as of 2024.
His real name is Christopher Nyangwara Mosioma
2. Artist Ong’eng’o nicknamed him Embarambamba
Embarambamba is a special stage name he earned after the melodious sounds he could achieve while playing alongside the renowned Gusii traditional singer, Mr Ong’eng’o.
The musician invented the name Embarambamba in honor of his skillfulness with drums and other popular musical instruments.
3. He is of the Kisii tribe in South Nyanza, Kenya
Embarambamba from a humble background in Keroka is of the Kisii tribe.
He is now a budding artist with an international following; thanks to his mud antics.
4. Embarambamba attended Kierira Primary school
‘Bend This Way’ hit maker attended Kierira DOK Primary School near St. Augustus Academy in Kitutu Masaba Constituency.
Unfortunately, he could not proceed to high school due to a lack of school fees.
The situation only worsened with the sudden demise of his breadwinner father.
As a result, Embarambamba’s widowed mother could not manage to feed, clothe, and school all the siblings.
5. President Moi was the first to celebrate Embarambamba
In his schooling years, Embarambamba seized a rare opportunity to entertain former president Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, causing him a burst of broad laughter.
Moi on his way to a presidential event in Kisii stopped his motorcade to celebrate Embarambamba.
The excited President Moi described the young Embarambamba as the one dancing like a wild animal.
6. Mr Ongengo and Sagero inspired his entry into music in 2004
On completing his KCPE exams, Christopher Mosioma alias Embarambamba developed a strong interest in the music industry.
In 2004, he took up the role of an instrumentalist for the respected Kisii artists Mr Ongengo and later Man Pepe Sagero.
7. He is a husband and father of five children
Embarambamba and his wife Vane Onsige are multitalented musicians in love.
In a recent interview, the singer intimated that he is a proud father of four daughters and one son in counting.
8. Embarambamba and wife were joint musicians
The couple was some sort of family band featuring Kisii music before she retracted into motherhood.
Until recently, she was a vixen in his trendy secular music.
Gospel singer Douglas Otiso inspired Embarambamba to quit secular music and join the gospel industry.
Ndi Ndi Ndi hit maker proceeded to give him all the necessary support in the ministry. Other role models include Ringtone Apoko, Apostle Kyande Ministries, and Bahati Kenya.
10. Fame sparked with mud stunts and polka dot suit
After a few years of quitting secular music, Embarambamba came up with the idea of comedy in his gospel compositions.
It started with public performances where he could whirl in mud to capture attention.
Then followed the introduction of polka-dot suits from his Luo designer. He has since abandoned his hide skin costumes.
11. Embarambamba is a go-getter artist
With much attention to the music journey of Embarambamba came overwhelming criticism.
At one point, he received several backlashes from the music copyright boss Ezekiel Mutua.
The desperate Nguzo Africa activists also launched legal suits against him.
At one point he was rumored to have signed a marketing deal with Omo.
12. Embarambamba is a personality of interest
Like a freelancer journalist, the dramatic singer has been flapping from one media house to another.
Kenyan radio and television stations that have hosted him include Citizen TV, Radio Citizen, NTV Kenya, and Egesa FM.
A video of Embarambamba chanting to the audience alongside Churchill Show host, Daniel Ndambuki, says no less.
Critics, among them activists, have been accusing Embarambamba of using hard drugs such as Bhang for supplement energy.
In his response, Embarambamba clarified to Nyamwembe TV that he does not use drugs.
How he manages to challenge the legacy of Michael Jackson’s unimaginable dance moves is beyond explanation.
14. Embarambamba is a controversial singer
The wonders of Embarambamba have left a section of followers questioning his spiritual fitness.
He was recently called out for riding on the back of cows, jumping on top of tents, and mounting himself on female performers during live performances.
15. Embarambamba has exceeded 350k subscribers on YouTube
Rising from Kisii to the world has attracted at least 350k subscribers with at least 45 million views on YouTube.
As a result, his net worth is now in the millions.
Chris Embarambamba contacts
Phone
0726204282
YouTube
@chrisembarambamba2015
Mail
chrisembarambamba2015@gmail.com
The comic relief that comes with Embarambamba music and stunts continues to spark mixed reactions among fanatics.
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