One of Kenya’s most talented female vocalists, Jaya releases “Wewe Ndiwe” (You Are The One)—a breath of fresh air in the Kenyan music industry, and Africa as a whole. This is the first single off her first solo project. Shot by J. Blessing, Jaya describes the video as “something new and authentic to offer the world.” The
African themed video and song is a tribute to all fathers, and inspired
by relationships between fathers and their children. Jaya says, “The
song celebrates fathers present and active in their children’s lives in
an era of absent fathers, abusive fathers, destructive fathers, lost
fathers and passive fathers.”
“Wewe Ndiwe” media launch went down successfully (Jan 15th 2015) at Hotel Intercontinental Rooftop. (Kindly make a request for pictures from the event if need be).
On Tuesday 20th Jan 2015, Jaya is holding her second “Wewe Ndiwe”
release event at Mseto Wakilisha East Africa event at Club Tribeka from
10:00 p.m. Free Entrance. Good vibes.
Jaya
is currently recording her debut album under Pinecreek Records where
she is also signed. Apart from working with industry greats like R Kay,
Ennovator and Jaaz Odongo on the production of the album; she has
collaborated with East Africa’s celebrated songstress Lady Jaydee. Their
song “Sasa” will be part of her new album compilation, set for release this year.
Share/Listen to “Wewe Ndiwe” via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXpg85avq-I
Editor’s Notes:
Jaya’s
childhood was greatly influenced by things musical. Jaya’s musical
journey took off in 2008 when she joined the Kenya Conservatoire of
music as a voice and guitar student. Jaya soon began paving her way in
the industry as a back-up singer. Her first brush with Pinecreek was in
2009 when she graced the stage as back-up vocalist for David Ogola (2nd
Runner’s up TPF 2) at The Fame Affair event hosted by Pinecreek.
Jaya
has worked with Kenyan award-winning rapper Juliani on projects such as
his climate-change campaign song “Rauka (ama hatuta-survive)” and in
the acclaimed “Bahasha Ya Ocampo” (2011). She has also sung alongside
various international acts such as American-born gospel singer Deitrick
Haddon (Detroit, USA) and West African Idol winner Timi Dakolo
(Nigeria).
In
2013, Jana released her debut single “Heart Right Here” which won an
KMVA music video award (Kenya) for Techno/House/Dance video of the year
(December 2013). In September 2014, she performed at MasterPeace Concert
in the Netherlands at the UN International Day of Peace.
Management/Bookings:
Mike Mburu (Jaya Manager)
+ 254 721 837 151
Interviews/Inquiries:
Anyiko Owoko (Publicist)
+254 721 368 983
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