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

Major Nameye Khadija popularly known by his stage name Mejja, is a Kenyan Genge artist.[1] 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.[2]

Career

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Mejja began his music career in primary school, performing with his brother Wambugu in a group called Ghetto Clan.[3] He had his first breakthrough in 2008 with the song "Jana Kuliendaje".[2] In 2011, he released the song "Landlord".

In 2014, Mejja formed a group called "The Kansoul" together with Kid Kora and Madtraxx.[4] The group dropped their first song "Dabo Tap" later that year.[5]

Mejja continued to gain popularity through collaborations, including "Cheza Kama Wewe" by Trio Mio[6] and "Utawezana" by Femi One.[7]

In 2021. Mejja was featured in Bensoul hit "Nairobi"[8] alongside Sauti Sol.

Discography

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Songs

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

References

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  1. ^ "Mejja | Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b "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.