Kisii music has come a long way in the hands of traditional singers and multi-talented Gusii urban musicians. Long gone are the days when local music was traditionally crafted. We now have a long list of Kisii artists with modern gems you won’t resist.
The number of contemporary Kisii musicians among them upcoming artists is rising. As a result, the best composers of our day are young troupes writing history with their talents.
List of 100 Best Kisii Artists
The most influential Kisii singers are those addressing everyday issues with irresistible beats and entertaining lyrics.
Here are the best creatives in the Gusii community.
Some of his best-seller songs include Bebi Bebi (2018), Hayawani (2017), and Mungu Pekee (2016).
Nyashinski is an Environmental Planning Management graduate and alumna of Nairobi School. He is presently espoused to Zia Jepkemei Bett of Daystar University.
2. Ringtone Apoko
The Kisii-bred Ringtone Apoko is a controversial gospel musician with a career spanning at least 15 years.
Some of his street bangers include Walionicheka ft. Rose Muhando, This Year ft. Ada, and Wacha Iwe.
Born in 1989, the 35-year-old Ringtone Apoko is among the richest musicians in Kenya.
3. Pharry K, the Kisii cowboy singer
The cowboy singer is unmistakable for his musical appeal.
Pharry K’s songs are massive hits because of their unique Jim Reeves vibe.
Across the Bridge, God is Love, and Totagote are his keynote gems.
Apart from music, Pharry K is an actor, model, songwriter, and country music composer.
4. Evangelist Douglas Otiso
Tenga Bogeka singer is an inspiration to all upcoming Kisii gospel singers.
He is also the artist behind Ndindindi, Batimayo, Omouko, and Tiga Obakwe.
Otiso released his first song following the 2007 post-election violence which displaced him from his residence in Chebilat.
Douglas Otiso is a school dropout who managed his way to success beyond the odds of life.
5. Evangelist Rebecca Thomas
Various songs by Rebecca Thomas speak directly to the soul with deep messages.
She rose to fame with the song Omorembe and has since dropped more. She is now among the best female artists.
Pastor Rebecca Thomas moves with her husband and children in her pastoral work.
6. Duke Mainga Echate
The former Sports CEC in Kisii County and now state official is a game changer in the Kisii music industry.
Political influence and arousing music cement the profile of Duke Mainga Echate as a veteran leader.
7. Miggy Champ Echambioni
Nore Pipo hitmaker MC Miggy Champ is a Kisii music star with a unique studio vibe.
His songs include Mamissment, Ebarasa, Sesenia, and Noraita.
MC Miggy Champ alias Omari Migisi is an alumnus of St Andrew Kaggwa Boys primary boarding and Cardinal Otunga High School.
8. Babu Gee Omosayansi
Nore Pipo, Chimbeba, and Ntwarwara are the songs that brought Babu Gee to the limelight.
Davison Nyaberi Mong’are popularly called Babu Gee originates in Mokomoni within Nyamira County. He is married to his longtime girlfriend Moraa Antoni.
9. Embarambamba Msanii was Kisii
The mud man Chris Embarambamba is a controversial Kisii artist with an international audience.
Fanatics love his songs such as Siara Ebuse, Ninchwo Mbaorokie, Omwana Onyasae Akong’ita Obote, and I was Confused.
Embarambamba received mentorship from Mr. Ongengo and Man Pepe Sagero.
10. Vicky Young Ensanako
Chinkondi (Ebiongosi) and Noraita hitmaker is another viral Kisii singer.
Vicky Young real name is Victor Orwachi Maina. He is a close relative to Arisi Omwana O Sababu.
11. Henry Sagero Man Pepe
Sagero stands out in Kisii entertainment for his dramatic performances and charming lyrics.
Bonyakoni Kirwanda Man Pepe Sagero’s hitmakers include Omosiki Neriogo, Omoika Bwo Mosiki, Eng’ombe Ne’ngima, and Omogusii Omokimbizi.
Henry Sagero biography reveals that he comes from Nyamira County and has been making music for about 25 years now.
12. Evangelist Fenny Kerubo
The gifted Fenny Kerubo is a successful Kisii musician who bagged a couple of Groove Awards Nyanza region in 2015 and 2017.
Her celebrated music is Come to Me and Neno ft Rose Muhando. Fenny is a sister to the outspoken Dennis Onyamo of Mwamogusii Television.
13. Mr Ong’eng’o Entururu
Ongengo is a traditional Kisii entertainer whose music continues to withstand the test of time.
His favorurire tunes include Entururu, Rikurunyau, Monto Mosacha, and Omwanchi Jemima.
Above all, a list of top-rated Kisii music producers including Augusto of World Wave Records and Marto of Newmakes Studio. Also famous is DJ Bunney 254.
The list of best Kisii artists is flooded with diverse talents even as more young people continue to join the industry.
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