Wahu Musician in Kenya

Being an expert in mathematics during his time at University of Nairobi, didn’t stop Wahu from persuing her career in music. And remember she is amarried to top kenyan top musician ‘Nameless’.

Wahu Kagwi performing under the name Wahu, is a musician from Kenya.

Biography

Wahu is a former model and University of Nairobi student, graduating in mathematics.

She started her musical career in 2000.

Her first three singles were "Niangalie", "Esha" and "Liar". Wahu released her first major hit, "Sitishiki" around 2005.

some of her music has been produced by the Ogopa DJ's.

Wahu has entertained audiences alongside many Kenyan and African Artistes like Kleptomaniacs, Fally Ipupa, Nonini, Nameless, Wyre, and P-Unit, Qqu.

She is married to Nameless, another award-winning Kenyan musician.

They have a daughter,Tumiso Nyakwea, to whom she dedicated her biggest hit to date "Sweet Love".

Awards and nominations

Awards

MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 - Best Female

Pearl of Africa Music Awards 2008 - Best Female Artist (Kenya)

CHAT Awards 2008 - Favourite Female Artiste

Kisima Awards 2008 - Best Song ("Sweet Love") & Best Reggae Artiste/Group[8]

Nominations

2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Kenyan Female Artiste

MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 - Best Newcomer

MOBO Awards 2008 - Best African Act

Kora Awards 2008 - Best Artiste or Group from East Africa (not yet held)

2009 Tanzania Music Awards (Kilimanjaro Music Awards) - Best East African Song ("Sweet Love")

2009 MTV Africa Music Awards - Best Video ("Little Things You Do" with Bobi Wine)

2009 Channel O Music Video Awards - Best African East & Best Ragga Dancehall Video ("Sweet Love")