| 词条 | Draft:Rosemary Wahu Kagwi |
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}} }} }}Rosemary Wahu Kagwi,[1] Wahu mirrors an emergent generation of strong African women who have risen up to take their place as societal leaders and influencers. With a career that spans over 17 years, Wahu has not only made her mark on the Kenyan entertainment scene, but is also considered a household name and a positive role model to many young girls and indeed upcoming musicians. She is the inaugural recipient of the MTV Africa Music Awards 2008,[2] for Best Female Artist category. Moreover, she has won the Pearl of Africa Music Awards, Chaguo La Teeniez Awards and Kisima Music Awards.[3] In the acting industry, Wahu had a leading role in the television series Tazama.[4] “My Motto: Swing low, aim high, and God before all. ” Wahu Kagwi. Brand Image:Strong, confident & ambitious Brand positioning:Holistic, cross-generational, accepted across all social groups and strata, and consumed broadly within the East African region. Competitive edge:Has developed strong audience loyalty & managed to maintain industry, public and corporate relevance. Has generated various brand spin-offs away from the musical commodity,which have ultimately contributed to the growth of the overall brand. Key audiences: Female/Male aged between 24-35, with spill over of audiences both younger and older EDUCATION:•Bsc (Mathematics) University of Nairobi •MA (Communications) University of Nairobi Her Masters Thesis was based Kenyan Music Industry, and proposed key changes that would turn the young industry into a money making machine. This was triggered by the current state in which the industry’s real economic value is far from realization. Wahu was awarded an A on her thesis, which is used as a reference point by others investigating this field. PerfomancesHer career that spans over 17 years has seen her grow into a household name across East African and as such, perform for various audiences within the region, as well as to East Africans living in the Diaspora. Wahu has mastered the art of performance and as such is able to tailor make performances that fit her various audiences no-matter the setting; From large outdoor crowds to small intimate gatherings, from corporate functions to night club events. FamilyThe last born in a family of five, Wahu has been married to fellow musician David Mathenge aka NAMELESS, for the last 12 years. Together, they have two lovely daughters, Tumiso (born in August, 2006) and Nyakio (born in August, 2013) Wahu holds that over and above all her current engagements, family always comes first, and an investment in family, never returns void. Wahu prides herself as one of the few artiste in the industry who have managed to keep an active brand presence without affecting the stability of her family. As a mentor and role model to many, she continues to impact many positively within the industry. NEW BRAND DIRECTIONIn November 2017, Wahu Kagwi made National headlines when she announced her move from Secular music to Gospel. This was not a career move, but rather a change in direction influenced by a deep spiritual conviction to walk closer with God. The news was received warmly across the region and following the release of her first gospel song SIFA, Wahu and her team are currently working to develop more content that speaks to this new God-centered direction.http://nairobiwire.com/2018/04/video-wahu-delivers-moving-gospel-hit-inspired-by-nameless-life-threatening-illness.html CHARITIES AND CAUSES:•Wahu supports numerous charitable funds and awareness drives both on a community and national level. •Financial supporter and friend of Light & Hope Children’s Home, Korogosho. •Supporter and friend of the Down Syndrome Society of Kenya. (DSSK) •Educational sponsor to a number of children both in primary and high school across the country. •Ambassador & spokesperson for Diabetes (Kenya) •Motivational speaker & mentor to high school girls across the country. Awards and nominationsMusical Accolades• MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) - WINNER– Best Female Artist Africa(Was the first Kenyan to receive this award) [5]• African Music Awards (AMA) - WINNER- Best Female Africa (2008) • KISIMA Awards (KENYA) - WINNER - Best Reggae Artist, (2008)[6] • CHAGUO LA TEENEEZ - WINNER - Best Female Artist Kenya (2008)[7] • Pearl of Africa (PAM) Awards (UGANDA) - WINNER Best Female Artist Kenya (2008)[8] • Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards - NOMINEE – Best African Act, •KORA Awards – NOMINEE - Best East African Act, Best African Act – 2008 •MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) - NOMINEE - Best Video, Africa – 2009 •CHANNEL O AWARDS - NOMINEE - Best East African Video •CHANNEL O AWARDS - NOMINEE and Best Ragga/Dancehall- 2009 •KILIMANJARO AWARDS - NOMINEE - Best East African Act, 2006, 2009,[9] •CHAGUO LA TEENEEZ - NOMINEE - Best Female Artist. 2003, 2004 •CHAGUO LA TEENEZ – NOMINEE - Best Female Artist, 2010, 2011. •Pearl Of Africa (PAM) Awards (Uganda) – NOMINEE Best East African Act •KISIMA AWARD - NOMINEE – Best Afro Fusion, 2012 •AFRIMA AWARDS – NOMINEE – Song of the Year, RNB, 2014. •BINGWA AWARDS – NOMINEE – Comeback of the Year, 2015. Nominations
References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ghafla.co.ke/correct-lyrics/102-biographies/biographies/314-wahus-biography|title=Wahu Kagwi|accessdate=12 January 2016|website=Ghafla}} {{Authority control}}{{MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Male and Female Artists}}Category:1980 birthsCategory:Living peopleCategory:Kenyan musiciansCategory:Kenyan female singersCategory:Kisima Music Award winnersCategory:Kenyan television actressesCategory:University of Nairobi alumniCategory:21st-century Kenyan actressesCategory:21st-century women singers2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2008/11/mtv-africa-music-awards-mamas-winners-photos/|title=MAMA Awards winners|accessdate=12 January 2016|website=Bella Naija}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://l.fienipa.com/node/4206|title=Kisima Awards Winners 2008/2009 announced!|accessdate=12 January 2016|website=I.fienipa}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=https://fienipalyrics.appspot.com/node/2010|title=WAHU - AFRICAN MUSICIAN|accessdate=12 January 2016|website=Fieni Pal Lyrics}} 5. ^BBC, November 23, 2008: Nigerians sweep MTV Africa awards 6. ^Kisima Music Awards: 2008 Kisima Music Awards winners {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091212182824/http://www.kisimaawards.co.ke/kminner.asp?cat=winners08 |date=12 December 2009 }} 7. ^Ecoimagekenya.com, June 20, 2008: The annual Chaguo La Teeniez awards Winners 8. ^Museke: PAM Awards Winners 2008 9. ^The Citizen: [https://archive.is/20130113232841/http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/magazines/26-thebeat/2057-bongo-flava-newcomers-ruling-the-roost.html Newcomers ruling the roost] 21 May 2010 10. ^Musicuganda.com: PAM 2006 nominees {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100522040255/http://www.musicuganda.com/pamnominees2006.html |date=22 May 2010 }} 11. ^Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2008 - the nominees 12. ^Museke: Nominees for MOBO Best African Act 2008 13. ^Museke: Kora All Africa Music Awards nominees 2008 - regional categories 14. ^Kilimanjaro Awards: Nominees 2009 15. ^Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2009 nominees 16. ^Museke: 2009 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards nominees 17. ^allAfrica.com: '20 Percent' Grabs Seven Kili Music Awards Nominations Wahu Kagwi Official Page |
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