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Our youngins must have heard of Kleptomaniax from the early 2000s till now. The trio was created in the year 1999 by Roba (Robert Manyasa), Collo (Collins Majale) and Nyashinski (Nyamari Ongegu) while they were still in High School.
They released their debut track, “Freak It” in 2002 under Ogopa DJs music Label, followed by “Maniax Anthem” and “Haree” which were major hits. “Tuendelee” and “Swing” released in 2004 were the most popular songs by the trio earning them dozens of awards and nominations. The trio took a hiatus in 2009 to pursue solo careers.
Now Back to Nyashinski. He was born on 8th April 1984, Kisii Kenya. He attended Nairobi School. Nyashinski took a 10-year break from music that was in 2006, right after Kleptomaniax hiatus, and relocated to Delaware, US with his family. While in the US, he worked as a truck driver till 2016 when he returned to Kenya with a hit song “Now You Know”. He married Zia Jepkemei Bett in 2019.
He scooped a Mdundo Award for the Most Downloaded Male Singer in 2017 through his “Malaika” song. Other Awards that he won were: Pulse Music Video Award in 2016 and Best Legendary Artiste (East Africa Arts Entertainment Awards) in 2022.
Nyashinski was nominated in various categories including: MTV African Music Awards under Best African Act (2017 and 2018) and All Africa Music Awards under Best Male artiste in Eastern Africa in 2022.
His studio album “Lucky You” that dropped in 2020 demonstrated his lyrical skills and writing ability with more uplifting songs. Ever heard of Shin City? The first edition of Shin City was held at the Canivore Grounds in Nairobi and the second edition was held at Eldoret Sports Club in 2022.
Nyashinski dropped “Good Old Days” EP in 2024 featuring Savara and Bien of Sautisol. You better check it out because this is pure art from heart. He featured Femi One on "Properly" that scooped almost 8 million views on YouTube. He has also released a hardcore rap EP, "To Whom It May Concern" featuring Khaligraph Jones. This EP had track like "Jitu" that is still banging in our speakers. Hii inakupea morale ya kuskiza EP mzima bana.
Nyash has cemented his name to be the Best we have ever seen in Kenya.
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