User:MimmoKenya

Mimmo (Kenyan musician)

Mimmo Wanjuhi is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, entertainer and dancer. Born Paulyne Wairimu Wanjuhi and raised in Nairobi Kenya, Mimmo was exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child. She was awarded the Boomba female artiste of the year award in the 2008 Kisima Music Awards for her hit track “Best Friend”

Early life:

Mimmo grew up around music but her passion for music began at the tender age of 5. She however showed an aptitude for music before she could even talk! Her mom Wajuhi Kamau a film maker says that during meals, Mimmo would turn over her plate and get carried away while making “melody”. The little girl grew up to the sounds of legendary artists including Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin, and Angelique Kidjo, and went on to draw inspiration from them.

Music career:

Mimmo’s music is generally urban/pop but she also incorporates pop, funk, hip hop, and soul into her songs. In 2008, she released her first single titled “Best Friend” recorded at Ogopa Deejays. The single is off her upcoming album “Finding Me More” set for release in late 2011. In June 2010, she featured on P-Unit’s song, "Kare". The song reached number one in various African charts, including Radio Express, thus introducing Mimmo to the larger African audience. Other tracks by Mimmo include “Muciari” produced at Decimal records in 2008 and “Morning After” produced at Homeboyz in Jan 2011. She is currently working with renowned music producer Eric Musyoka of Decimal Records.

Charity work

Mimmo is involved in the Ahadi Kenya Trust jigger campaign that aims to eliminate jiggers among the poor in society. '''

Awards:'''

2008 Kisima Music Awards – Boomba Female Artiste of the year

References:

Mimmo – Morning After (GetMziki Exclusive ***) http://getmziki.com/beta/tag/mimmo/

Museke African song lyrics: Muciari http://lyrics.fienipa.com/en/node/5240

Exclusive Kenyan Music Ft Mimmo- Morning After (Produced by Homeboyz) http://www.anglohili.com/?p=2340 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mag/InsidePage.php?id=2000029765&cid=616&

www.vat.co.ke/mimmo.php

External links:

www.reverbnation.com/mimmokenya

www.facebook.com/Mimmo.Kenya?v=app_2405167945

http://twitter.com/#!/Mimmokenya

www.youtube.com/user/Mimmolicious