Mejja Explained

Mejja
Birth Name:Major Nameye Khadija
Birth Date:23 May 1986
Birth Place:Nyeri, Kenya
Genre:Genge
Years Active:2008–present

Major Nameye Khadija popularly known by his stage name Mejja (born 23 May 1986) 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

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". 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

Songs

References

  1. Web site: Mejja Kenyans.co.ke. 2 April 2021. www.kenyans.co.ke.
  2. Web site: Mejja Biography, Music Career, Top Songs, Collaborations, Awards, Relationship and Net worth – News Mdundo.com. 2 April 2021. mdundo.com. en.
  3. Web site: The big interview. 2 April 2021. The Standard. en-us.
  4. Web site: 19 August 2015. The Kansoul. 2 April 2021. Music in Africa. en.
  5. Web site: Nyanga. Caroline. We are the group that will restore Kenya's music identity – The Kansoul. 2 April 2021. We are the group that will restore Kenya's music identity – The Kansoul.
  6. Web site: Trio Mio Drops New 'Cheza Kama Wewe Remix' Featuring Mejja, Exray and Nellythegoon – News Mdundo.com. 2 April 2021. mdundo.com. en.
  7. Web site: 7 April 2020. Femi One & Mejja takes over the internet as 'Utawezana' goes viral SoundcityTV Africa. 2 April 2021. SoundcityTV Africa Powered by Music from South Africa, Bongo, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, UK, USA and across Soundcity Africa.
  8. Web site: Nairobi is a shared bedroom — Bensoul. 2021-08-31. The Star. en-KE.

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