Petra Bockle

Petra Bockle (born 14 May 1995) known professionally as Petra, is a rapper, songwriter and singer of Kenyan and Seychellois descent.[1] She performs in both Swahili and English, sometimes switching back and forth.[2] She cites 2Pac, Eminem, MC Lyte and Lil' Kim as her musical influences.[3]

Petra
Background information
Birth namePetra Yolanda Sonia Bockle
Born (1995-05-14) May 14, 1995
Mombasa, Kenya
Genres
InstrumentsVocals

Early life

Petra Bockle was born to a Kenyan mother and Seychellois father. Her father died in 2004, when Petra was nine years old, She then started becoming active with music around this time as a form of therapy.[4]

Career

Petra first appeared on the "Ligi Soo Remix" which featured her along with other Kenyan artists.[5] This includes: Kaka Sungura, Madtraxx, MwendaMchizi Jay A and Mejja among others.[6] She then disappeared from the music scene for a while. In 2018 she collaborated with Kenyan hip hop artist Khaligraph Jones on a song titled "Rider".[7][8] In the music video for "Rider", which features Khaligraph Jones, Petra is seen eating raw meat, which was actual raw liver, caused controversy.[9]

A month later she was featured on another song titled "Khali Kartel Cypher".[2] Petra performed alongside Mr Eazi at the Hypefest concert during his Kenya tour.[10] Her latest single "i got that" features singer Victoria Kimani.[11]

Discography

Singles
TitleYear Of Release
I got that ft. Victoria Kimani[12]2018
Bandit ft. Empress2017
Stand Up Inuka Bambika[13]2017
TitleRelease date
Ligi Soo Remix[14]2013
Eish[15]2015
The Khali Cartel[16]2018
Rider[17]2018

Awards and nominations

In 2012, Petra won an award for best female artist at the Kenya Coast Music Awards.[18] Later on in 2015 she received an award for best female hip hop artist at the Pwani Celebrity Awards.

References
  1. "Petra Biography". Softkenya. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  2. Anyuolo, Lena (14 March 2018). "Song review; Khali Cartel by Khaligraph Jones". HapaKenya. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  3. Kwamboka, Rose. "Petra's Originality". SDE News. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  4. Omondi, Jeff (13 August 2013). "Photos: Exposing the Super Hot Young Femcee Who Killed It in "Ligi Soo Remix" – Ghafla!". Ghafla!. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  5. Omondi, Jeff (16 July 2013). "Thanks To 'Ligi Soo Remix' Rabbit is Now The Artist To Beat – Ghafla!". www.ghafla.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  6. "Ligi Soo (Remix) – Rabbit ft. Various Artists (Jay A, Mejja, Chiwawa, Madtraxx, Petra, Shikow FemOne, Razz, Lyra Aoko & Wangechi)". Bottom Line Kenya. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  7. Kamau, Richard (13 February 2018). "Khaligraph Jones and Femcee Petra Trade Mad Bars in Hot New Joint 'Rider' [Watch]". NairobiWire. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  8. Nyota, Maxwell (26 February 2018). "Exclusive: Khaligraph Jones Speaks Of New Jam With Petra". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  9. Ngigi, Elizabeth (1 March 2018). "I enjoyed raw liver and didn't deworm – Petra". The Star (Kenya). Radio Africa Group. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  10. Watiri, Sue. "In case you missed it, this is what went down during Mr Eazi's Nairobi concert (Photos)". Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  11. "Petra Taps Victoria Kimani For Banging New Joint 'I Got That' — kenyan News". kenyan News. 1 April 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
  12. "Petra releases new track 'I Got That' featuring Victoria Kimani". Kiss FM. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
  13. "Issa Banger! Femcee Petra Drops Party Anthem 'Bambika' – Watch Here". Nairobi Wire. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  14. Omondi, Jeff (12 July 2013). "Rabbit's Star-Studded 'Ligi Soo' Remix Drops – Ghafla!". Ghafla!. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  15. Kamau, Richard (17 August 2015). "Watch 'Eish' : Bwana Ngoma's Club Banger Featuring Kristoff, Abbas, Yvonee Darcq, Petra and Gabu (VIDEO)". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  16. "Khaligraph Jones – The Khali Cartel ft. Span Kob, Don Jowlz, Petra & Sagini". NaijaTurnup. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  17. "Khaligraph Jones, Petra drops the most anticipated 'Rider' single". Biggest Kaka. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  18. Wagwau, Adam (17 December 2012). "Full List: All the Winners at the Kenya Coast Music Awards – Ghafla!". Ghafla!. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
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