| 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.
Tokodi got married in a private ceremony to a Kenyan TV host and gospel singer, Grace Ekirapa in 2020. They have one daughter named Jasmine Ariah Lenguroh Tokodi.[2]
In 2012, Tokodi joined professional acting after featuring in the Citizen TV's Makutano Junction, a Kenyan soap opera that premiered in 2006.[3] 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. In 2014, Tokodi featured in Pray & Prey, a Kenyan dramedy.[4] In 2015, he featured in Fox Africa's Wrath.[5]
In 2016, Tokodi released his first single, "Sitaki", after participating in the Tecno Own The Stage competition.[6] In 2017, he got signed by the Kaka Empire record label,[7] releasing more songs and collaborations. Among them were Hii si Kwaheri featuring friends of CEEL, Forget featuring King Kaka (rapper), Milele featuring King Kaka (rapper), Asante Mama featuring Rapper Phill, African Lady and Songa.[8] In 2018, he featured in the Maisha Magic East's Swahili Telenovela dubbed Selina,[9] where he played Nelson.[10]
Tokodi came second runner-up in the Tecno Own the Stage competition[11] where he won one million Kenyan Shillings.[12] He was the best actor, three years in a row in Kenya.[13] He was awarded the best supporting actor at the AMVCA 7th edition in 2020.[14]