Atemi Oyungu Explained

Atemi Oyungu
Birth Name:	Carol Atemi Oyungu
Birth Place:	Nairobi, Kenya
Origin:	Nairobi, Kenya
Instrument:	Vocals, piano
Years Active:	1996–present
Label:	Gatwitch Records, Taurus Musik, Pine Creek Records

Carol Atemi Oyungu is a Kenyan singer, songwriter and entertainer. She first made her mark by being in a girl band Intu until 2007 when they each decided to go solo and work on individual projects. In 2003, she joined Eric Wainaina, as an assistant vocal harmony provider for his band. Oyungu released her first single "Happy" in 2004 and her debut album Hatimaye in 2008, and her second studio album Manzili in 2013.

She hosted the sixth series of Africa Rising, a programme showcasing Africa's musical talent.^[1]

She has worked with various Kenyan musicians such as Nikki, Lady Jaydee, Chris Adwar and Delvin Mudigi.

Early life and education

Atemi Oyungu was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya.^[2]

Career

Atemi started singing at the age of 10 at a junior choir in Nairobi Baptist church.^[3] At the end of secondary school, her friends and she formed a Capella group known as Thrown Together by Christ and later joined United States International University in 1996 where she formed a singing and dancing group known as Karisma.^[4] Karisma mainly performed at USIU related functions and concerts. The group stayed solid till 1998 when Atemi and one of Karisma group member, Natasha Gatabaki, formed a band INTU where they started working with music producer Tedd Josiah at the Sync Sound studios.^[5] Atemi has also worked as a Tusker Project Fames sixth season music director. She worked with Tim Rimbui.^[6]

Discography

• Hatimaye (2008)
• Manzili (2013)

Singles

Year	Single	Director/producer	Album	Ref(s)
	"He is here"		Hatimaye^[7]
	"Speechless"
	"Someday"
	"Sokoni"
	"Domestics" (Atemi Oyungu, Dan 'chizi' Aceda, Kanji Mbugua and Aaron Rumbui)
	"Color"
	"Simama"
	"Imenibamba" (Atemi Oyungu and Eric Wainaina)
2013	"Usijali" (Atemi Oyungu feat. Delvin Mudigi)		Manzili
	"Someday" (Atemi Oyungu and Chris Adwar)
	"Nairobi"			^[8]
2014	"Sunny Day"	Mbithi Masya		^[9]
	"Taxi"
2015	"Moyo" (Atemi Oyungu feat. Lady Jaydee)	Rkay	^[10]
	"Bebi Bebi"	RKay	^[11] ^[12]
2018	"Romantic" (Atemi Oyungu feat. Nameless)

Filmography

• Tinga Tinga Tales (2010)
• Lefty (2008)
• Sean (2008)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Africa Beats: Kenyan soul singer Atemi Oyungu. 28 February 2016. BBC.
2. Web site: Carol Atemi's Biography. 13 March 2016. Ghafla!.
3. Web site: Mics And Beats: Atemi Oyungu. 13 February 2016. Potentash.
4. Web site: Did you know this about TPF Music Director ATEMI OYUNGU. 28 February 2016. African Seer.
5. Web site: ATeMI. 28 February 2016. Last FM.
6. Web site: Atemi Oyungu, new TPF music director. 13 March 2016. New Times Rwanda.
7. Web site: HATIMAYE BY ATEMI OYUNGU. 13 March 2016. Kenyan Poet.
8. Web site: Nairobi. 13 March 2016. Chicamod.
9. Web site: CAROL ATEMI OYUNGU – SUNNY DAY . 13 February 2016 . Lobatan . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160313201129/http://lobatanafrica.com/download-new-video-carol-atemi-oyungu-sunny-day-2/ . 13 March 2016 . dmy .
10. Web site: Atemi & Lady Jaydee – Moyo. 13 February 2016. Bongo5News.
11. Web site: Atemi – Bebi Bebi. 13 February 2016. NotJustOK.
12. Web site: VIDEO: Atemi – Bebi Bebi. 13 February 2016. 360nobs.