Best Kisii Artists

List of 100 Best Kisii Artists, Musicians, Singers, and Top Performers

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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.

1. Rapper Nyashinski

Nyamari Ongegu alias Nyashinski was formerly a member of Kleptomaniax before joining Ogopa Dj and later Sauti Sol.

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.

Mr Ongengo real name Ongengo Mosima works at Egesa, Royal Media Services, as Chochoni.

Ongengo is one of the most authentic Kisii artists and a master of Kisii musical instruments.

14. Kwasa Kwasa international

The gifted singer is a former member of the now-defunct Sungusia Band. He has played a crucial role in shaping local music.

Kwasa Kwasa Kisii songs frequently play on Egesa FM, Kisii FM, and Minto FM radio stations. 

Ebitina, Abasani, and Onsongo Omosongo’s farewell hit are particularly memorable.

Born on April 4, 1980, Kwasa Kwasa real names Joseph Nyakweba.

15. Original Sungusia Band

Sungusia songs such as Nyaboke and Susana are still on the airwaves decades after losing lead singers.

Sungusia band members such as Edwin Momanyi Kenyatta and Kwasa Kwasa are now single artists.

16. Charles Nyagwoka of Kirwanda Jazz band

Nyagwoka Charles is famous for his song, Obotaka Tibori Kegomi.

The song which means poverty is not permanent remains an inspiration to this day.

Other songs by Kirwanda Junior are Abagisangio, Dr Matunda, and Jirani Ninki Mogatagete.

17. Divinah Nyamwaka

Igwa Ogosaba and Natimokire are the most preferred songs of Divinah Nyamwaka.

She stands out from other gospel singers for her simplicity and accuracy in the gospel ministry.

18. Rapper Smallz Lethal

The Gengetone boy from Kisii County is trending in the Kenyan music scenes.

He rose to fame during the regime of Governor Ongwae upon releasing the hit song ‘I am Offended.’

Lyrics to the song ‘Am Offended’ speak for an ordinary Kenyan on the receiving end of corruption.

Born in 1987, the 37-year-old has worked with famous personalities such as Gaza and CLD of Ukoo Flani.

19. Vekta Kenya

The Kisii-born star Vekta Kenya is a songwriter, producer, and entertainer with a good music record.

Vekta songs and new albums are now available on YouTube and other leading media streaming sites.

20. Lydiah Scarlet Nyairabu

Nyairabu is a Kenyan Christian music singer behind Ekegokoria, Omonene Tegerera, and Omosae Omonda.

Scarlet Nyairabu is lately a radio presenter at Minto FM and a singer in Msanii Music Group.

21. Machoge One Jazz

Omweri Machoge’s songs include Orobebe and Twanche Abageni. Others are Omong’ina, Emamba, Obuya Bwaino, and Abamura

Moving on, Arisi Osababu mp3 download and other Arisi Sababu songs from years back are available on leading music outlets.

List of more Kisii secular artists

  1. Robbah Mcubamba
  2. Kamtu Flani
  3. Danlee – Bonchariboy
  4. Jared Mombinya
  5. Shourtie
  6. Forever Young
  7. Mash Wonder
  8. Faith Stan
  9. Ali Butterfly
  10. Geoffrey Magembe
  11. Onsongo O’mosongo
  12. Arisi John Osababu Kirwanda Songa
  13. Dismus Nyangau Yegentonto The Phd Man
  14. Kash
  15. Lilsliq
  16. Neimer King
  17. Falenzy usher
  18. Kibandasky Man
  19. Rajville the banana boy

List of more Kisii gospel artists

  1. Samwel Ntabo
  2. Erick Mwaniki
  3. King Menace
  4. Sammy Baraka
  5. Molly Kerubo
  6. Dennis Ayuma
  7. Dennis Onyamo
  8. Dennoh Mpole 
  9. Japhet Ouru
  10. Lucas Katonzo
  11. Malack Asande
  12. Matara Nyabayo
  13. Victor Momanyi
  14. Jared Nyagaka (Nyaguta)
  15. Ev Naomi Nyakundi
  16. Joslyn Onchiri
  17. Phencillah Moraa
  18. Rachael Nyarangi 
  19. Suzy Moraa
  20. Edith Bosibori – Edith Joseph

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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