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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

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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

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

Awards

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Won

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Nominations

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References

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  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
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