Amani (musician)
| Amani | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Cecilia Wairimu |
| Born |
28 November 1980 Thika, Kiambu, Kenya |
| Origin | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| Occupation(s) |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Ogopa Deejays |
| Associated acts | Nameless |
Cecilia Wairimu (born 28 November 1980), better known by her stage name Amani, is a Kenyan pop, R&B singer-songwriter. Her contributions to the Kenyan music industry have earned her several coveted accolades, including the Best Female category at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards, Pearl of Africa Music Awards, Kisima Awards and Chaguo La Teeniez Awards. She released her debut album in 2006.
Amani went to Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School, where she was part of the accapella group Sobriety. She signed to Ogopa Deejays in 1999, soon after graduating from high school. In 2000 she joined United States International University to study International Business Administration.
Her first single "Move on" was a radio hit, and was followed by hits single "Tahidi" and "Papii" in 2001 Her 2002 collaboration with Nameless 'Ninanoki', was a major national hit. Her later singles include "Talk to You" (featuring Patonee and Big Pin), "Bad Boy" (featuring Nyashinski of Kleptomaniax), Usiwe Mbali (featuring AY), "Tamani", "Missing My Baby" and "Tonight".
She is currently the brand Ambassador for Airtel Kenya.
Her debut album Tamani was released in 2006. She has toured in the United States, Norway, Germany, United Kingdom, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda and performed in Dubai, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Liberia and Djibouti.
Amani signed with Sony Music under Rockstar 4000 (2010). She recently worked on a song with R n B singer R. Kelly alongside artists like Ali Kiba, Navio, Fally Ipupa, 2face Idibia, JK, 4*4 and Movazeleine. The song titled "Hands Across the World" made it to the billboard 100 and had over 1 million downloads in Africa.
In 2013, she paired with Uganda's dancehall duo Radio & Weasel in the making of the single "Kiboko Changu", the lead sing-off for her latest album. In 2015, she released the single, "Kizungu Zungu". In July 2015 she dropped yet another audio, "Heartbreaker". It is mainly tuned with reggae and dancehall influences. The video was officially released on 8 September 2015. The video was shot in Nairobi's Garden Estate.
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