Nonini is one of the ‘Legends’ in the Kenyan rap game. Apart from his music career, he is also an entertainer, radio host, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is referred to as the godfather of gene music in the country.
He is well known in the Kenyan music and entertainment industry especially owing to his hit track Furahi Day, which was once the country’s Friday anthem. He is also an experienced radio host in the Kenyan media industry.
This article looks into Nonini’s career, early life, education, and personal life.
Nonini Birth and Age.
Nonini was born on October 2, 1982, in Kamukunji estate, Nairobi, Kenya. The ‘Furahi Day’ hitmaker, 39, grew up in the streets of Nairobi City, which played a key role in shaping his career in genge music, for which he is known.
Nonini Tribe.
Nonini hails from the Luhya Nation, who are the inhabitants of the western part of the country.
Nonini’s real name.
His real name is Hubert Mbuku Nakitare, which he was given by his parents at birth.
Education Background.
Much is not known about Nonini’s educational background. However, what comes out clearly is that he has undergone high school education, from where his music career started sprouting.
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He recently received a scholarship to study in the UK for a Business Undergraduate program at EDU Link International College, an institution affiliated with the University of Northampton. Nonini announced his new venture in a post with a short caption “Join me in Class, Turudishule”
Nonini Career Journey.
Although he had shown interest in music while still young, his career kick-started when he got a deal to join Calif records in 2002. He worked on some projects at Calif records before calling it quits joining Homeboyz production.
It was at Homeboyz production that his career picked up after he released his debut single track dubbed “Nonini ni Nani?”, which placed him in the limelight. He later took over the industry with his second single “Manzi wa Nairobi”, which dominated the showbiz for months and was a favorite sauce for nightclubs’ adherents.
He would later release two singles; Weh Kamu and Keroro, the latter being slang for alcohol in Kenya, typically describing the life of a drunk Kenyan during the weekend. Nonini premiered his first debut studio album called Hayaring Game in 2004, two years after entering the rap game.
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