Pascal Tokodi AKA HorseMan | |
Birth Name: | Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi |
Birth Date: | 1993 4, df=y |
Birth Place: | Ongata Rongai, Kajiado, Kenya |
Genre: | Afropop |
Occupation: | Musician, actor, singer, comedian |
Instrument: | Keyboard, sampler, Guitar |
Years Active: | 2010 – present |
Associated Acts: | Phill, King Kaka |
Pascal Tokodi (born 21 April 1993), born Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi, is a Kenyan musician, actor, comedian and songwriter. Pascal debuted as a professional actor in 2012 when he featured in Citizen Tv's Makutano Junction gig, a few months after completing high school, taking the role of Thomas. His music debut was in 2016, with singles, "Sitaki" and "Mama".[1]
He appeared in shows such as Groove Theory (Africa's first TV Musical drama), Pray and Prey, Machachari and Wrath and Selina (2018). He won the Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for his role in the Nollywood film, 'Disconnect.'
Pascal got married in a private ceremony to a Kenyan Tv host and gospel singer, Grace Ekirapa in 2020.
In 2012, Tokodi joined professional acting after featuring in the Citizen TV's Makutano Junction, a Kenyan soap opera that premiered in 2006.[2]
In 2013, Tokodi acted in Kenya's first Musical TV Drama Series, Groove Theory, taking the role of Guy, a member of the prestigious Victoria University Campus Choir.[2]
In 2014, Tokodi featured in Pray & Prey, a Kenyan dramedy.[3]
In 2015, he featured in Fox Africa's Wrath.[4]
In 2016, he released his first single, "Sitaki", after participating in the Tecno Own The Stage competition.[5]
In 2017, he got signed by the Kaka Empire record label.[6] He released more songs and collaborations. Among them were Hii si Kwaheri ft friends of CEEL, Forget ft King Kaka (rapper)|, Milele ft King Kaka (rapper), Asante Mama ft Rapper Phill, African Lady and Songa.[7]
In 2018, he featured in the Maisha Magic East's Swahili Telenovela dubbed Selina, where he played Nelson.[8]