Mejja

Major Nameye Khadija popularly known with his stage name Mejja is a Kenyan Genge artist.[1] He was signed to Calif Records where he released multiple collaborations. His single "Jana Kuliendaje" won him an award at Kenya's Chaguo la Teeniz in 2008[2]

Mejja
Birth nameMajor Nameye Khadija
Born (1986-05-23) 23 May 1986
Nyeri, Kenya
GenresGenge
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2008–present

Career

Mejja started singing in primary school with his brother Wambugu. Together they had formed a group called Ghetto Clan.[3] In 2008 Mejja had his first breakthrough song titled ‘Jana Kuliendaje’.[2] In 2011, Mejja released a song dubbed "Landlord" which put him in the spotlight.

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]

In 2020, Mejja was in many collaborations including "Cheza Kama Wewe" by Trio Mio[6] and "Utawezana" by Femi One[7]

He featured in Bensoul hit "Nairobi"[8] alongside Sauti Sol in 2021.

Discography

Songs

  • Bongo la biashara
  • Jana Kuliendaje
  • Landlord
  • Nyongwa
  • Double Tap
  • Niko Poa
  • Twenzetu ft Madtraxx
  • Ulimi Yangu
  • Siskii
  • siku hizi ni kubad
  • Kanairo Dating

References
  1. "Mejja | Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. "Mejja Biography, Music Career, Top Songs, Collaborations, Awards, Relationship and Net worth – News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. "The big interview". The Standard. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. "The Kansoul". Music in Africa. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  5. Nyanga, Caroline. "We are the group that will restore Kenya's music identity – The Kansoul". We are the group that will restore Kenya's music identity – The Kansoul. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  6. "Trio Mio Drops New 'Cheza Kama Wewe Remix' Featuring Mejja, Exray and Nellythegoon – News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  7. "Femi One & Mejja takes over the internet as 'Utawezana' goes viral | SoundcityTV Africa". SoundcityTV Africa | Powered by Music from South Africa, Bongo, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, UK, USA and across Soundcity Africa. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  8. "Nairobi is a shared bedroom — Bensoul". The Star. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
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