Wahu

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.^[1] She started her musical career in 2000. Her first three singles were "Niangalie", "Esha" and "Liar".^[2] Wahu released her first major hit, "Sitishiki" around 2005.^[3] some of her music has been produced by the Ogopa DJ's.^[4] Wahu has entertained audiences alongside many Kenyan and African Artistes like Kleptomaniacs, Fally Ipupa, Nonini, Nameless, Wyre, Qqu, and P-Unit.

She is married to Nameless, another award-winning Kenyan musician. They have 2 daughters,one of who whom she dedicated her biggest hit to date "Sweet Love".^[3]

Awards and nominations

Awards

• MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 - Best Female^[5]
• 2008 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Female Artist (Kenya)^[6]
• 2008 CHAT Awards - Favourite Female Artiste^[7]
• 2008 Kisima Awards - Best Song ("Sweet Love") & Best Reggae Artiste/Group^[8]
• 2010 Tanzania music awards - Best Reggae Song ('Leo (Reggae remix)' with AY)^[9]

Nominations

• 2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Kenyan Female Artiste^[10]
• MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 - Best Newcomer^[11]
• 2008 MOBO Awards - Best African Act^[12]
• 2008 Kora Awards - Best Artiste or Group from East Africa (not yet held)^[13]
• 2009 Tanzania Music Awards - Best East African Song ("Sweet Love")^[14]
• 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards - Best Video ("Little Things You Do" with Bobi Wine)^[15]
• 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards - Best African East & Best Ragga Dancehall Video ("Sweet Love")^[16]
• 2011 Tanzania Music Awards - Best Song and Best Collaboration Song ('Mkono Mmoja' with Chege & Temba)^[17]

References