Canadians,
you can now smile with pride. Meet Kambua, a Kenyan gospel artist currently
based in Canada. She has worked with Robert "R Kay" Kamanzi, Lukus of
Ogopa DJs, Chris Adwar (VUC), Gideon Kimanzi (Holy Battalion, Shtuko, Maximum
Melodies), Johari Studios among others. She has also sung a song co-written by
Mbuvi and Peter Kaberere of Jogg-C. She has been featured in TV commercials
such as Delmonte and Sunlight. She was a Heartstrings Ensemble actress. She has
also won a radio song competition and has also been to the famed Berkley School
of Music where Five Alive members studied (including Eric Wainaina). Scope her
bio as well as listen to the track Ngoma Tucheze from her album
Nishikilie
Kambua was born and raised in
Nairobi, Kenya. Her gift of music was evident from a very tender age, and her
father nicknamed her, "Kasuni"(Kamba for bird). He said she was his
song bird. True to this, Kambua's love for music grew into a strong passion in
her teenage years. Her father a music lover (he plays the guitar), and her
mother an Evangelist, have been a great influence on her.
In 2002 following a solo at Parklands Baptist Church, everything else around her, spiraled into action. She then joined one of the Praise bands at Parklands Baptist Church (PBC) - Eneza. With Eneza she served for close to four years, and took part in 'He Lives', a music project by PBC to raise funds for the Solomon's Project.
Kambua first graced the Kenyan Music scene in 2004 with her song "Amani" (peace). Produced by Jonah Uzele and Co-written by Mbuvi and Kaberere (Jogg C). This song scooped the title for 'Best Solo Vocalist' in a competition that was sponsored by an Italian Government organization, and run by Radio Waumini.
In the summer of 2004 she sung and served in a Christian youth organization- Passport Incorporated, based in Birmingham, Alabama.
Between 2003 and 2004, Kambua often stepped in and worked as a Back Ground Vocalist for various artists including, Mbuvi, Bahati, and Kavutha (4 winds), therefore having the privilege of working with top-notch producers such as, Giddy(Kassanga), Jonah Uzele(formerly of Johari), Rkay(Shammah Boy), Lucas(Ogopa Deejays), and Chris Adwar(Phat stix).
In 2005, Kambua spread her wings into the theater industry and worked as an actress for Heartstrings Ensemble, featuring in shows such as 'Funny Business' and 'Something's Burning'. This also led to opportunities for her in the advertisement industry. Through Ogopa Deejays, she began to do jingles for commercials, such as 'Sunlight' and 'Delmonte'.
In 2002 following a solo at Parklands Baptist Church, everything else around her, spiraled into action. She then joined one of the Praise bands at Parklands Baptist Church (PBC) - Eneza. With Eneza she served for close to four years, and took part in 'He Lives', a music project by PBC to raise funds for the Solomon's Project.
Kambua first graced the Kenyan Music scene in 2004 with her song "Amani" (peace). Produced by Jonah Uzele and Co-written by Mbuvi and Kaberere (Jogg C). This song scooped the title for 'Best Solo Vocalist' in a competition that was sponsored by an Italian Government organization, and run by Radio Waumini.
In the summer of 2004 she sung and served in a Christian youth organization- Passport Incorporated, based in Birmingham, Alabama.
Between 2003 and 2004, Kambua often stepped in and worked as a Back Ground Vocalist for various artists including, Mbuvi, Bahati, and Kavutha (4 winds), therefore having the privilege of working with top-notch producers such as, Giddy(Kassanga), Jonah Uzele(formerly of Johari), Rkay(Shammah Boy), Lucas(Ogopa Deejays), and Chris Adwar(Phat stix).
In 2005, Kambua spread her wings into the theater industry and worked as an actress for Heartstrings Ensemble, featuring in shows such as 'Funny Business' and 'Something's Burning'. This also led to opportunities for her in the advertisement industry. Through Ogopa Deejays, she began to do jingles for commercials, such as 'Sunlight' and 'Delmonte'.
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In
December 2005, Kambua left Kenya for Canada, to pursue her Bachelor of Arts in
Music at Ambrose University, her major being Classical Voice. Kambua continues
to perform in North America, and has sung with various worship bands. She was
recently a member of the Legacy Youth Conference (LYC) band, one of the biggest
youth events in Calgary, Alberta.
NISHIKILIE (hold on to me) - the 9 track gospel album, was completed in November 2005. It is a fusion of different genres of music that reflect the artists' discovery of herself. NISHIKILIE is an album birthed out of pain, and total dependence on God. "I am a true depiction of a life changed by love. Love and Grace that only God can give" - Kambua
In the summer of 2007, Kambua successfully completed a Performance Program at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. With lots in store that will reflect the growth of this young artist, "The sky is not the limit", she says. "There are no limits to what you can do when you are set free!"
NISHIKILIE (hold on to me) - the 9 track gospel album, was completed in November 2005. It is a fusion of different genres of music that reflect the artists' discovery of herself. NISHIKILIE is an album birthed out of pain, and total dependence on God. "I am a true depiction of a life changed by love. Love and Grace that only God can give" - Kambua
In the summer of 2007, Kambua successfully completed a Performance Program at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. With lots in store that will reflect the growth of this young artist, "The sky is not the limit", she says. "There are no limits to what you can do when you are set free!"
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