Wahu Kagwi performing under the name Wahu, is a musician from Kenya

Kenya

Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...

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Biography

Wahu is a former model and University of Nairobi

University of Nairobi

The University of Nairobi is the largest university in Kenya. Although its history as an educational institution goes back to 1956, it did not become an independent university until 1970 when the University of East Africa was split into three independent universities: Makerere University in...

 student, graduating in mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...

. She started her musical career in 2000. Her first three singles were "Niangalie", "Esha" and "Liar". Wahu released her first major hit, "Sitishiki" around 2005. Her music has been produced by the Ogopa DJ's.

Wahu has entertained audiences alongside many Kenyan and African Artistes like Kleptomaniacs, Fally Ipupa, Nonini

Nonini

Nonini , whose real name is Hubert Nakitare, is a Kenyan hip hop artist.- Biography :Nonini originally signed to Calif Records, but later joined Homeboyz Productions...

, Nameless, Wyre

Kevin Wyre

Kevin Wyre is a R&B and reggae musician from Kenya known from the groups Necessary Noize and East African Bashment Crew as well as a solo artist....

, P-Unit, Qqu

Qqu

Moses Qqu Odhiambo, born on 28 October 1980 Nairobi, Kenya, known commonly as Qqu is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, choreographer, performer, instrumentalist and digital artist.-Biography:...

, Wahu, Navio and most recently was part of the One8 video with Rkelly
She is married to Nameless

David Mathenge

David Mathenge , better known by his stage name Nameless, is a Kenyan pop artist.- Biography :Mathenge was educated at Strathmore School, He rose to fame in 1999 through a star-search contest on Kenya's urban music station 98.4 Capital FM, which he won with his original song "Megarider." The song...

, another award-winning Kenyan musician. They have a daughter,Tumiso Nyakwea, to whom she dedicated her biggest hit to date "Sweet Love".

Awards

• MTV Africa Music Awards 2008
  MTV Africa Music Awards 2008
  The first annual MTV Africa Music Awards took place on November 22, 2008 in Abuja, Nigeria at The Velodrome. The show was hosted by Trevor Nelson. The nominees were announced on October 7, 2008.-Artist of the Year:* Aṣa* D’Banj* P-Square* HHP* Seether...
  
   - Best Female
• Pearl of Africa Music Awards
  Pearl of Africa Music Awards
  Pearl of Africa Music Awards are annual national music awards in Uganda. The awards were first held in 2003. Since 2006 there has also been categories for musicians from other East African countries ....
  
   2008 - Best Female Artist (Kenya)
• CHAT Awards 2008 - Favourite Female Artiste
• Kisima Awards 2008 - Best Song ("Sweet Love") & Best Reggae Artiste/Group

Nominations

• 2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards
  Pearl of Africa Music Awards
  Pearl of Africa Music Awards are annual national music awards in Uganda. The awards were first held in 2003. Since 2006 there has also been categories for musicians from other East African countries ....
  
   - Best Kenyan Female Artiste
• MTV Africa Music Awards 2008
  MTV Africa Music Awards 2008
  The first annual MTV Africa Music Awards took place on November 22, 2008 in Abuja, Nigeria at The Velodrome. The show was hosted by Trevor Nelson. The nominees were announced on October 7, 2008.-Artist of the Year:* Aṣa* D’Banj* P-Square* HHP* Seether...
  
   - Best Newcomer
• MOBO Awards
  MOBO Awards
  The Music of Black Origin Awards, established in 1995 by Kanya King MBE and Andy Ruffell, are held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music....
  
   2008 - Best African Act
• Kora Awards
  Kora Awards
  The Kora Awards are music awards given annually for musical achievement in sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1994 by Ernest Adjovi, they are comparable to the American Grammy Awards in intent...
  
   2008 - Best Artiste or Group from East Africa (not yet held)
• 2009 Tanzania Music Awards
  Tanzania Music Awards
  Tanzania Music Awards are national music awards held annually in Tanzania. It is also known as Kilimanjaro Music Awards or Kili Music Awards after its sponsor . The awards were established in 1999 by the National Arts Council under the Tanzanian Ministry of Education and Culture.- External links...
  
   (Kilimanjaro Music Awards) - Best East African Song ("Sweet Love")
• 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards
  MTV Africa Music Awards 2009
  The 2nd MTV Africa Music Awards were held on October 10, 2009 at the gymnasium of the Moi International Sports Centre complex in Nairobi, Kenya and were hosted by Haitian-American artist Wyclef Jean.- Performers :There were several performers, such as:...
  
   - Best Video ("Little Things You Do" with Bobi Wine
  Bobi Wine
  Bobi Wine is a musician from UgandaHe was born on 12th February 1982 in Mpingi District South West of Kampala District, who was Baptised Robert Kyagulanyi in the Roman Catholic Church. He went to Makerere University in Kampala. He started making music in the early 2000s...
  
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• 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards
  Channel O Music Video Awards
  Channel O Music Video Awards, also known as Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards are Pan-African music awards organised by South Africa -based Channel O television channel. The awards were first held in 2003 under the name Reel Music Video Awards. Since 2005 the awards have been held annually...
  
  - Best African East & Best Ragga Dancehall Video ("Sweet Love")