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Serro (musician)

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SERRO
Birth nameHulda Serro
BornKenya
OccupationMusician
Years active2014–present

Hulda Serro, known professionally as Serro, is a Kenyan singer, songwriter and performer of benga, afro-pop and jazz style, known for her hit singles, "Rongai" and "Kasyoki Wa Mitumba". She writes and sings in Sheng slang.[1][2][3]

Career

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Serro started writing music in 2014 and released her first single, "Rongai", in 2016. "Rongai" became her signature tune until her 2019 single "Kasyoki Wa Mitumba",[4] which she released in an acoustic version and a benga version.[5][6] "Kasyoki Wa Mitumba" gained popularity since Serro performed an acoustic version of it live at East Africa's Got Talent in 2019. That same year her fifth single, "Ya Dunia", was released.[7][8] In December 2019, she released another single, "Aheri" about broken promises in relationships.[9]

Education

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Serro studied music at Sauti Academy and at Kenyatta University and graduated with a First Class Honours Bachelor's Degree in Music.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Tracy Gesare. "Rising from ground zero: 'Kasyoki wa Mitumba' star, Serro, speaks". SDE. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  2. ^ KAREN MURIUKI. "ONE ON ONE: Hulda Adhiambo Serro". Daily Nation. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  3. ^ ABIGAIL ARUNGA. "Take 5: Hulda Adhiambo Serro". Daily Nation. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Afro Singer Serro Is On Her Way To Rongai". Kenya Buzz. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  5. ^ Mukami, Susan. "Kenyan Singer Serro Releases Twin Videos For Viral Single "Kasyoki Wa Mitumba"". Kenyan Collective. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  6. ^ "SINGER SERRO RELEASES TWIN VIDEOS FOR VIRAL SINGLE". Standard Media. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  7. ^ Ruguru, Joy. "SERRO RELEASES "YA DUNIA", THE SONG WE ALL NEEDED TO HEAR". Tanganza Magazine. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  8. ^ Opondo, Agnes. "Soulful Singer Serro Drops New Song – Ya Dunia". Kenyan Vibe. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  9. ^ ELIZABETH MUSYIMI. "Broken promises in Serro's 'Aheri'". The Star. Kenya. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  10. ^ "Meet Hulda Serro – Afrosoul artiste with unique voice, uses Sheng". People Daily Online. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2020.