Wahu

Rosemary Wahu Kagwi, professionally known as Wahu, is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, retired fashion model, actress and entrepreneur. Many of Wahu’s songs become very popular and trendy online with a great number of streaming and downloads on Boomplay.

Wahu is also a degree holder of Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics & Communication from University of Nairobi. She is also branched into acting, landing a lead role in a Kenyan television show titled Tazama. Her entrepreneurial ventures include the Afrosiri salon which is a popular hair, makeup and spa center in Nairobi.
Wahu started out as a secular artist in the early 2000s before transitioning to gospel music in 2017 scoring multiple hits in both genres and awards. She is married to the legendary musician Nameless whom she shares two daughters with.

CAREER
Wahu discovered her passion in music while in Precious Blood High School where she wrote her first song but it wasn’t until the year 2000 that she embarked in a career in Music.

She released her debut single "Niangalie" the same year which was well received across Africa. She released three singles back to back namely "Niangalie", "Esha" and "Liar".

In 2005 Wahu released her breakout hit titled "Sitishiki" which further boosted her popularity. In 2008 she released her most popular hit to date titled ‘Sweet love’ which was a dedication to her daughter. In 2017 she released her first song as a gospel artist tited ‘Sifa’.

Wahu Songs
• Wahu’s most popular songs include;
• Sweet Love
• Still A Liar
• Running Low Ft Chege
• Shika More
• The Little Things You Do Ft Bobi Wine
• My Everything Amejibeba Better Day
• Power Power Ft Size 8
• Sifa Yuanitaka
• Wenyeji
• Raha
• Juju

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ACHEVEMENTS
Wahu has won the following awards and received the following nominations in her illustrious career;

Awards
• 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards - Best Female
• 2008 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Female Artist (Kenya)
• 2008 CHAT Awards - Favorite Female Artist
• 2008 Kisima Awards - Best Song (Sweet Love) and Best Reggae Artiste/Group
• 2010 Tanzania music awards - Best Reggae Song (Leo remix with AY)

Nominations
• 2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Kenyan Female Artiste
• MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 - Best Newcomer
• 2008 MOBO Awards - Best African Act
• 2008 Kora Awards - Best Artiste or Group from East Africa
• 2009 Tanzania 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")
• 2011 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Song and Best Collaboration Song ('Mkono Mmoja' with Chege & Temba)

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