Nameless (musician)

Nameless
Birth nameDavid Mathenge
Born (1976-08-01) 1 August 1976 (age 48)
Nairobi, Kenya
GenresAfropop
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Keyboard, sampler, guitar
Years active1999 –present

David Mathenge (born 1 August 1976), better known by his stage name Nameless, is a Kenyan pop artist.

Music career and education

Nameless, through his musical talents, has paved the way for many artists in the country to be recognized globally and get opportunities to work with other African artists.[1] He rose to fame in 1999 through a star-search contest on Kenya's urban music station Capital F.M which he won with his original song Megarider. He graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in architecture.[2][3]

Personal life

In 2005, he married Wahu Kagwi, who is also a musician, and together they have 3 daughters.[4]

Awards

Won

Nominations

References

  1. ^ "Nameless Biography: How His Name Became Known Across Africa And Beyond". Kelebrity. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Meet Kenya's most educated musicians". 22 May 2016.
  3. ^ Kimani, Sheila. "Forget Music! Here is Nameless at work". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  4. ^ Homekazi (20 October 2022). "Nameless Biography and Lifestyle". Homekazi. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Kisima Awards winners 2006". Archived from the original on 8 April 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2007.
  6. ^ Ugandaonline.net: PAM Awards 2006 Winners Archived 4 December 2012 at archive.today
  7. ^ Tanzania Music Awards: 2007 winners Archived 2 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Museke: Channel O Music Video Awards 2007 winners Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Museke: PAM Awards Winners 2008 Archived 18 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ Kisima Music Awards: 2008 Kisima Music Awards winners Archived 12 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Daily Nation, Buzz Magazine, 12 April 2009: The Kilimanjaro Awards 2009:The highs and lows Archived 27 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2009 winners Archived 13 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ Yeahbo.net, Kora Wards 2004 Archived 6 January 2005 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ Tanzania Music Awards - Nominees 2005
  15. ^ africa.bizcommunity.com: Channel O Award nominees released Archived 1 July 2012 at archive.today
  16. ^ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2009 nominees Archived 14 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine