Mejja biography
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Mejja biography
Mejja
Kenyan Genge Artist
Mejja | |
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| Birth name | Major Nameye Khadija |
| Born | (1986-05-23) 23 May 1986 (age 38) Nyeri, Kenya |
| Genres | Genge |
| Occupations | |
| Instrument | |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Musical artist
Major Nameye Khadija popularly known by his stage name Mejja (born 23 May 1986) is a Kenyan Genge artist.[1] He was signed to Calif Records, where he released multiple collaborations.
His single "Jana Kuliendaje" won an award at Kenya's Chaguo la Teeni in 2008.[2]
Career
Mejja began his music career in primary school, performing with his brother Wambugu in a group called Ghetto Clan.[3] He had his first breakthrough in 2008 with the song "Jana Kuliendaje".[2] In 2011, he released the song "Landlord".
In 2014, Mejja formed a group called "The Kansoul" together with Kid Kora and Madtraxx.[4] The group dropped their first song "Dabo Tap" later that year.[5]
Mejja continued to gain popu