Lucas Mkenda Explained
Background: | solo_singer |
Birth Name: | Lucas Mkenda |
Alias: | Mr. Nice |
Birth Place: | Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania |
Occupation: | Singer • Songwriter • Entertainer • Entrepreneur |
Instrument: | Vocals |
Origin: | Kilimanjaro |
Years Active: | 1999–present |
Lucas Mkenda popularly known as Mr. Nice[1] is a Tanzanian veteran singer and one of the most celebrated vocalists in East Africa dominating East African music in the early 2000s alongside Jose Chameleone of Uganda and Jua Cali of Kenya.[2]
Mkenda[3] went professional in 1999 with the release of his debut album, Kidali Po, and towards the end of 2002, he released his second album, Rafiki, also his songs; "Kikulacho", "Fagilia Wote"[4] [5] [6] and "Kuku Kapanda Baiskeli" were among major hit songs of his career. He was famous for his 'Takeu'[7] style, that comes from the initials of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda respectively. It incorporates elements from all three countries.
Personal life
Lucas Mkenda was born in 1978, a Chaga in Moshi, Tanzania. He currently resides in Kenya with his wife whom they have two daughters.[8] [9] [10] In 2021, Mr. Nice's mother who was living in Moshi, Tanzania passed away.[11]
Controversies
Many controversies revolved around Mkenda as his music career went down.[12] Things went south when he visited South Africa, at Mzansi, Mkenda experienced an alarming downward spiral that was attributed to alcoholism[13] and hedonism. As he disappeared for a while, rumors had it that he raped a little girl and was arrested,[14] more word went around that he had died. On 13 December, one of East African websites sensationally claimed that Mkenda was dead.[15] A few hours later, it turned out to be just a rumour after the musician through his socials assured his fans that he was alive[16] and well.[17]
Mkenda has been struggling to revive his music career,[18] at some point he migrated from Tanzania[19] to reside in Uganda[20] [21] [22] where he complained about cyber and physical attacks[23] he faced that nearly costed his life. In 2013 he resided in Kenya and signing with a record label[24] before being dropped[25] just a few months later, also claims that he was HIV positive[26] [27] and being broke[28] [29] [30] were everywhere however, he came out to deny all these claims publicly.
Mkenda had a long rivalry[31] [32] with a Tanzanian rap artist, Dudu Baya[33] [34] [35] that lasted to more than two decades. The two Tanzanian musical artists reached a stage of putting on a fight[36] back in 2001, an action that was criticized by government and music supporters.
Discography
Albums
Singles
- Kikulacho
- Fagilia[37]
- Nakuita
- Kidalipo
- Awe mama we
- Tabia gani
- Mama[38]
- Tuvumiliane
- Kila mtu na demu wake
- Kuku kapanda baiskeli
- Mbona umeniacha
- King'asti[39]
- Tabia gani
Notes and References
- Web site: 26 March 2020 . Meet Tanzania music legend Mr Nice on his career downfall, family, health status, controversies . 2022-12-25 . The Maravi Post . en-US.
- Web site: Veteran Singer Mr. Nice thrown into mourning following mum's death . 2022-12-26 . GhettoRadio 89.5 FM . en-US.
- Web site: TZA . Victor Kileo . Mr Nice kafunguka na kusema ‘Sijutii chochote, vitu vyote nimeshafanya’ (+Audio) . 2022-12-26 . Millard Ayo . en-US.
- Web site: Fagilia wote! Maina Kageni hooks up Mr Nice with three top producers . 2022-12-25 . Mpasho . en-ZA.
- Web site: Mukei . Cate . 'Fagilia' hit maker Mr Nice's illness worries Chameleone . 2022-12-25 . Standard Entertainment.
- Web site: admin . 19 December 2013 . Tanzanian Fagilia Hit Maker, Mr. Nice Lands Filming Deal In Denmark . 2022-12-25 . Diaspora Messenger News Media . en-US.
- Web site: 2 April 2021 . Mr Nice rubbishes rumours . 2022-12-26 . The Citizen . en.
- Web site: SDE . PHOTOS: Mr Nice introduces all-grown daughter . 2022-12-26 . Standard Entertainment.
- Web site: Mfahamu mtoto wa kwanza wa Mr Nice, ni mrembo kweli (Picha) – Bongo5.com . 2022-12-26 . bongo5.com.
- Web site: 5 May 2015 . Tanzanian Artiste Mr Nice Welcomes Second Child . 2022-12-26 . Citizen Digital . en-KE.
- Web site: Muendo . Stevens . Mr Nice mourns the loss of his mother . 2022-12-26 . Standard Entertainment.
- Web site: Khasiani (Writer) . Nwasante . Khasiani (Writer) . Nwasante . 17 April 2013 . What Happened To Mr. Nice? Why was He Completely Ruined? Find Out Here! . 2022-12-25 . Ghafla! . en-US.
- Web site: Gah . Cabu . 19 September 2016 . REVEALED: How A Top Tanzanian Singer Is Living In Shame,Debts And Drunkenness In Kenya's Athi River Estate. (Photos) . 2022-12-26 . Ghafla! . en-US.
- Web site: #TBT The Truth Behind What Really Happened To Mr Nice. – VarCity . 2022-12-25 . www.varcity.co.ke.
- Web site: Milimo . Dennis . 18 March 2021 . Singer Mr. Nice Survives Grisly Road Accident while headed to Nyahururu (Video) . 2022-12-26 . Pulselive Kenya.
- Web site: Mukei . Cate . I'm still alive- Mr Nice dismisses death rumours . 2022-12-25 . Standard Entertainment.
- Web site: Muhindo . Clare . Tanzanian Music legend Mr Nice still alive – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos . 2022-12-25 . en-US.
- Web site: 20 August 2022 . Legendary Tanzania Singer Mr Nice and How His Celebrated Career Ended [PHOTOS] ]. 2022-12-25 . Ghanamma.com . en-US.
- Web site: Kavii . Felix . Mr Nice explains why he does not intend to go back to Tanzania . 2022-12-25 . Standard Entertainment.
- Web site: 22 October 2020 . Mr Nice: I'm doing just fine and making money in Kampala . 2022-12-25 . The Citizen . en.
- Web site: 2 September 2018 . Broke and lonely Mr Nice ‘stranded’ in Kampala . 2022-12-26 . Nairobi News . en-US.
- Web site: Ray . Lee . 11 May 2020 . Legendary Tanzanian Bongo Flava Singer, Mr. Nice Stuck In Kampala . 2022-12-25 . Routine Blast : Gossip, Showbiz, Breaking News in Uganda . en-US.
- Web site: Mr Nice talks about his near death experience after he was poisoned . 2022-12-25 . Mpasho . en-ZA.
- Web site: Ruby . Josh . 20 August 2018 . Mr Nice back in studio, working on big East African projects . 2022-12-26 . MBU . en-US.
- Web site: Watiri . Sue . 31 August 2015 . Mr. Nice Reveals His Next Step after His Career Crashed and Burned In Kenya . 2022-12-25 . Ghafla! . en-US.
- Web site: Nyanga . Caroline . I am not HIV positive, Tanzanian star Mr Nice rubbishes illness rumours . 2022-12-26 . Standard Entertainment.
- Web site: Roberto . Muyela . 7 November 2016 . Mr Nice: Look at me? Do I look HIV positive? . 2022-12-26 . Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. . en.
- Web site: Iranzi . Fabrice . 23 April 2019 . Singer Mr. Nice has denied claims that he is broke . 2022-12-26 . RegionWeek . en-US.
- Web site: There is a God! Mr Nice shows off his sleek Mercedes ride after being branded dirt broke . 2022-12-26 . Mpasho . en-ZA.
- Web site: 13 May 2020 . "I drive with money in my boot" Mr. Nice refutes allegations he is broke . 2022-12-26 . GhettoRadio 89.5 FM . en-US.
- Web site: 14 March 2021 . Ukitaka kujua ustaa haudumu muulize Mr Nice, Dudu Baya . 2022-12-26 . Mwananchi . en.
- Web site: 7 March 2018 . Dudu Baya yupo katika matatizo makubwa- Mr. Nice East Africa Television . 2022-12-26 . www.eatv.tv . en.
- Web site: 24 November 2017 . Mr. Nice Amchana Dudu Baya, Adai Hana Mhahali pa kuishi . 2022-12-26 . Artists News in Tanzania . en-US.
- Web site: Mr. Nice na Dkt. Shika ni wale wale – Dudu Baya – Bongo5.com . 2022-12-26 . bongo5.com.
- Web site: Bugi . Rashid . Mr Nice amchana Dudu Baya Ishi Kistaa . 2022-12-26 . en-US.
- News: Dudu Baya "Nilimvunja Mr Nice Kiuno Baada ya Kuniletea Dharau" . UDAKU SPECIAL . 2022-12-26.
- Web site: Misso . Amuna . 11 May 2020 . Tanzania Fagilia Hit Maker ‘Mr Nice’ Still Making Money In Uganda . 2022-12-26 . en-US.
- Web site: 23 August 2017 . Bahati and Mr. Nice teaming up for gospel hit (PHOTO) . 2022-12-26 . en-US.
- Web site: Kamau . Richard . 12 February 2018 . Watch: Mr Nice Tells Off Haters in Second Music Video After Hiatus . 2022-12-26 . Nairobi Wire . en-US.