Pascal Tokodi
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Pascal Tokodi AKA HorseMan | |
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| Birth name | Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi |
| Born | 21 April 1993 Ongata Rongai, Kajiado, Kenya |
| Genres | Afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor, singer, comedian |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, sampler, Guitar |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
Pascal Tokodi (born 21 April 1993, born Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi), is a Kenyan musician, actor, comedian and songwriter. Pascal debuted as a professional actor in 2012 when he featured in Citizen Tv's Makutano Junction gig, a few months after completing high school, taking the role of Thomas. His music debut was in 2016, with singles, "Sitaki" and "Mama".[1]
He appeared in shows such as Groove Theory (Africa's first TV Musical drama), Pray and Prey, Machachari and Wrath and Selina (2018). He won the Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for his role in the Nollywood film, 'Disconnect.'
Personal life
[edit]Pascal got married in a private ceremony to a Kenyan Tv host and gospel singer, Grace Ekirapa in 2020. They have one daughter named Jasmine Ariah Lenguroh Tokodi. {https://kiss100.co.ke/exclusives/2022-05-18-pascal-tokodi-finally-reveals-daughters-cute-name/
Career
[edit]In 2012, Tokodi joined professional acting after featuring in the Citizen TV's Makutano Junction, a Kenyan soap opera that premiered in 2006.[2]
In 2013, Tokodi acted in Kenya's first Musical TV Drama Series, Groove Theory, taking the role of Guy, a member of the prestigious Victoria University Campus Choir.[2]
In 2014, Tokodi featured in Pray & Prey, a Kenyan dramedy.[3]
In 2015, he featured in Fox Africa's Wrath.[4]
In 2016, he released his first single, "Sitaki", after participating in the Tecno Own The Stage competition.[5]
In 2017, he got signed by the Kaka Empire record label,[6] releasing more songs and collaborations. Among them were Hii si Kwaheri ft friends of CEEL, Forget ft King Kaka (rapper)|, Milele featuring King Kaka (rapper), Asante Mama ft Rapper Phill, African Lady and Songa.[7]
In 2018, he featured in the Maisha Magic East's Swahili Telenovela dubbed Selina,[8] where he played Nelson.[9]
Singles
[edit]- "Sitaki" – 2016
- "Hii si Kwaheri ft friends of CEEL"- 2017
- "Forget ft King Kaka(rapper)" – 2017
- "Milele ft King Kaka(rapper)" – 2017
- "African Lady" – 2017
- "Asante Mama ft Rapper Phill" – 2017
- "Songa" – 2017
- "Naito" - 2020
Awards and nominations
[edit]- He came second runner-up in the Tecno Own the Stage competition[10] where he won one million Kenyan Shillings.[11]
- He was the best actor, three years in a row in Kenya.[12]
- He was awarded the best supporting actor at the AMVCA 7th edition in 2020.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pascal Tokodi". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Pascal Tokodi Biography, Songs, Nominations". Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "KENYA'S 1ST MUSICAL TV DRAMA SERIES- THE GROOVE THEORY". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Multitalented Pascal Tokodi Talks About Music, Acting, in addition to also also [sic] Comedy". Archived from the original on 24 June 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Pascal Tokodi releases new single, Sitaki". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "PASCAL TOKODI RELEASES NEW SINGLE 'SONGA'". Biggest Kaka. 17 December 2017.
- ^ "Pascal Tokodi Songa Song". Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Selina". MaishaMagicPlus - Selina. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Former 'Makutano Junction' actor lands new TV show". 12 January 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Tecno Owns the Stage begins!". MaishaMagicPlus - Tecno Owns the Stage begins!. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "HOT: Pascal Tokodi – On Humility, Career and Good Looks". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Celeb Chat with Pascal Tokodi- "I also won Best Actor three years in a row, but I don't want to brag "". 12 January 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Full List Of Winners At The 7th AMVCA | Channels Television". www.channelstv.com. Retrieved 13 September 2022.