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Kenyan Genge Artist

Mejja
Birth nameMajor Nameye Khadija
Born (1986-05-23) 23 May 1986 (age 38)
Nyeri, Kenya
GenresGenge
Occupations
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2008–present
Musical artist

Major Nameye Khadija popularly known by his stage name Mejja (born 23 May 1986) is a Kenyan Genge artist. He was signed to Calif Records, where he released multiple collaborations. His single "Jana Kuliendaje" won an award at Kenya's Chaguo la Teeni in 2008.

Career

Mejja began his music career in primary school, performing with his brother Wambugu in a group called Ghetto Clan. He had his first breakthrough in 2008 with the song "Jana Kuliendaje". In 2011, he released the song "Landlord".

In 2014, Mejja formed a group called "The Kansoul" together with Kid Kora and Madtraxx. The group dropped their first song "Dabo Tap" later that year.

Mejja continued to gain popularity through collaborations, including "Cheza Kama Wewe" by Trio Mio and "Utawezana" by Femi One.

In 2021. Mejja was featured in Bensoul hit "Nairobi" alongside Sauti Sol.

Discography

Songs

  • Jana Kuliendaje
  • Landlord
  • Nyongwa
  • Double Tap
  • Niko Poa
  • Twenzetu ft Madtraxx
  • Ulimi Yangu
  • Siskii
  • siku hizi ni kubad
  • Kanairo Dating

References

  1. "Mejja | Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Mejja Biography, Music Career, Top Songs, Collaborations, Awards, Relationship and Net worth – News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. "The big interview". The Standard. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. "The Kansoul". Music in Africa. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  5. Nyanga, Caroline. "We are the group that will restore Kenya's music identity – The Kansoul". We are the group that will restore Kenya's music identity – The Kansoul. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  6. "Trio Mio Drops New 'Cheza Kama Wewe Remix' Featuring Mejja, Exray and Nellythegoon – News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  7. "Femi One & Mejja takes over the internet as 'Utawezana' goes viral | SoundcityTV Africa". SoundcityTV Africa | Powered by Music from South Africa, Bongo, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, UK, USA and across Soundcity Africa. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  8. "Nairobi is a shared bedroom — Bensoul". The Star. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
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