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Wendy.Le.Genius
Wendy.Le.Genius is an American-based multi-talented singer-songwriter from Nairobi, Kenya, currently pursuing her music career with a diverse musical style. So far the young and promising artist has released her debut album, "Limitless," which touches across a variety of genres with 12 complete songs. She's currently working on her second album "Untamed" of which she's released 10 songs including her latest one "I Lost" in which she showcases her wide vocal range. She just completed her debut live performance in Garland Texas which is now live on Youtube. In addition to her wonderful music, you'll also see various aspects of her creativity like cooking, story-telling, DIYs & THE STREET INTERVIEW (TSI) all on our 2nd Channel "SmilingMachineAndThePilot". She's the CEO of Wendy.Le.Genius Entertainment LLC. The end goal is to educate, entertain and enlighten people worldwide, maximizing on her artistic and journalistic nature.

Early Life
Wendy.Le.Genius was born in Nyeri, Kenya. She grew up in a small town in Migori County, Rongo. She is the fourth of seven children, and the first female, born to Harrison Oginga and Carren Obuya.

She started singing in Sunday school at three years old, where she majorly played the lead character, a passion that she has nurtured over the years. She sang constantly, at home. "Literally every wall in my house is familiar with my voice," she says.

She was also very active in the co-curriculum activites in school, such as drama, poems, in addition to her singing. "I have more than ten certificates, all at the national level, representing my school in various categories, for example French verses.  Dancing has always been a huge passion since I was a kid.  I once came close to winning bicycle in high school, but I came in a close second."

She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, majoring in Electronic Media, from Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2018.

Musical Career
Since she couldn't balance school and music because of the time required to do both, she concentrated her efforts and completing her education before embarking on her musical career full-time. Prior to this, she was releasing covers of various songs on her Instragam account, to help shape, train, and strengthen her vocals.

She started her full-time music career in July, 2020. Her first professional release was a collaboration with Bieno Tyles entitled Dis Yo Body , in which Wendy was the co-writer and featured performer. Dis Yo Body was released on August 19, 2020.

Her first solo single, Teach Me How To Love , was recorded at Fifty 50 Studios (a relationship that continues to this day) in Dallas, Texas in September, 2020. It was released on all major streaming platforms and the video for the song was released on YouTube in October 17, 2020. This process was a major learning experience. It is a feel-good love song that describes the vulnerability who is learning to trust and love again.

She then released her second solo song, Only Way Out , on Christmas Eve, 2020. It is a chilled pop-rock piece that encourages woman not to settle for less in love. She followed Only Way Out with the release, on February 1, 2021, of another collaboration with Bieno Tyles, Vybe and Vibe , where she was again the co-writer and featured performer. It is a happy song in the AfroSwing style that conveys people who are in love and can't get enough of each other.

She then returned to her solo projects. Dear Mama (Mother's Day) , which is a Mother's Day special dedication to all the women in the world, regardless of their race, color, religion, work, or even class, was released on May 3, 2021, just prior to Mother's Day. This song is an appreciation to all the mothers for their undying love.

Next came Hustler ,  which is a hyped Reggae song that brings out the frustrations of an average citizen with the hopes of acquiring a job, having attained all the merits required, but still end up with no luck. It also exposes the "good-ol'-boy network" aspect by the politicians. Hustler was released on July 1, 2021.

Her latest solo project, Weche Kwerewa was released on October 18, 2021. Slowly drifting apart, a couple whose relationship was once so strong, has now crumbled to the ground, with only one having a keen interest trying to revive the beautiful life they once shared. This song is written and performed in Luo vernacular, with sprinkles of French, Swahili, and Congolese seasoning. This song is so far her most streamed performance, with viewers from all around the world, including Brazil, the United States, Mexico, the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Argentina, and the Netherlands, in addition to Kenya. This is her first project with truly international scope.

Wendy has directed, scripted and produced all of the videos of her music, in addition to her song-writing skills and vocal performances.

Other Projects
In addition to her musical performances, Wendy has directed numerous video projects. She has produced cooking videos for her cooking segment, Wendy.Le.Genius Kitchen, DIY projects, and dance videos. She is the CEO of Wendy Talk Show, a weekly talk show in which she engages with her audience on various subjects, including love and relationships, sex, finance, and others.

Prior to the release of Weche Kwerewa, she began a new production called The Street Interview.  So far, five episodes have been released, and will resume soon. Wendy is the interviewer and also does the directing and editing for the project. These are released on a weekly basis.

She has a large presence on social media, including YouTube, TikTok , Facebook , and Instragram.