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Kambua was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Her love for music was evident from a tender age and has developed into a career over the years. She has worked as an actress for Heartstrings Ensemble in Kenya. She has also been the voice for commercials such as Delmonte, Mumias Sugar, Sunlight, KPLC and recently, Fresha Maisha Milk. Before pursuing a solo career, Kambua worked as a background vocalist for various artistes. 

In the summer of 2007 Kambua completed a summer performance program (certificate) at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. In 2008 she completed a BA in music at Ambrose University College, in Calgary, AB- her major being classical voice.

In 2009 Kambua received the Female Artiste of the Year Award at the annual Groove Awards, held in Nairobi, Kenya. She was also the recipient of the 2008 Afro Fusion Female Artiste of the Year award at the Kisima Awards. In the year 2011 Kambua was nominated for the East Africa Music Awards, (London), as well as the 2011 Mwafaka Awards. In 2012 she bagged the Song Writer of the Year Award in the annual Groove Awards. 

 

In March of 2010, Kambua spread her wings by joining Royal Media as a television host on a Sunday morning show- Rauka. She has since worked as an MC at various concerts and events in Kenya as well as being a radio host on Inuka, a mid-morning gospel show aired by Hot96 fm. 

Her musical journey has accorded her the privilege of working with Award-winning artistes such as Daddy Owen, Jimmy Gait, and most recently Anthony Faulkner (US-Based gospel singer). 

Kambua has two albums under her belt- Nishikilie and Nyumbani, and has embarked on her third CD with two singles - Again and Umetenda Mema - already released. The third CD titled “Umetenda Mema” is set for release soon. Before its release, there will be a number of singles and music videos that will be released starting with “Bado Nasimama”. 

“Umetenda Mema” is a project set to encourage people, and be a breath of fresh air in the musical scene.

Aside from more music, Kambua's long-term goals include being a humanitarian voice for young women and children. 

Kambua is married to Jackson Mathu and together are living in Nairobi, Kenya.


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