Size 8

Linet Munyali (born 4 August 1987),[1] professionally known as Size 8, is a Kenyan singer, songwriter and actress. Formerly a secular artist, Size 8 is known for her singles "Shamba Boy" and "Moto". In April 2013, she released her first gospel single "Mateke". As an actress, she had a small role in the legal comedy Mashtaka.

Size 8
Born
Linet Masiro Munyali

(1987-08-04) 4 August 1987
Nairobi, Kenya
NationalityKenyan
Other namesLinet Muraya
CitizenshipKenyan
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Years active2008–present
Spouse
Samuel "DJ Mo" Muraya
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(m. 2013)​
Children2
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
LabelsCalif Records (former)

Early life and education

Born on 4 August 1987, Size 8 was raised in Maringo Estate in Nairobi. She is the sixth born of six other siblings to a Ugandan man and a Kenyan woman, both members of the clergy. In her high school, she got a scholarship in State House Girls and was luckily to later join the Hillcrest School.[2]

Career

Munyali was discovered by Clemo, a Kenyan producer and co-founder of Calif Records, when she auditioned locally and later signed on the Record label. She released "Shamba Boy", "Silali" and "Vidonge". As of April 2013, she confirmed to have crossed over to the gospel music industry, having been born again, and subsequently releasing her first single "Mateke".[3] She has released others like "Moto",[4] "Yuko na Wewe",[5] "Jemedari"[6] and "Afadhali Yesu".[7]

Personal life

Size 8 married to Samwel Muraya in September 2013.[8] Together they have two children.[9][10][11]

Filmography
  • Mashtaka

Awards and nominations
YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResultRef(s)
2014 Groove Awards Video of the Year "Mateke" Won [12][13][14]
Female Artist of the Year Herself Nominated
Song of the Year "Mateke" Nominated

References
  1. "Linet Munyali". Hashtag Square. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  2. "Size 8, Linet Masiro". Kenyan Magazines. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  3. "Size 8 – Mateke". Get Mziki. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  4. "Size 8's latest Gospel video "Moto"". Capital FM. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  5. ""YUKO NA WEWE" – NEW MUSIC VIDEO BY SIZE 8". Groove Theory. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  6. "Size 8 Releases A New Hit Song "Jemedari" (Yale Ametenda)". NaiBuzz. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  7. "OYGK Music Video Debut: Size 8 – Afadhali Yesu". OYGK Magazine. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  8. "Size 8 and System Unit's DJ MO in secret wedding". The Net. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  9. "POPULAR GOSPEL SINGER SIZE 8 REVEALS THE NAME OF HER BABY GIRL". Standard Media. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  10. "IT'S A GIRL! CELEBRITY COUPLE SIZE 8 AND DJ MO WELCOMES BABY GIRL". Standard Media. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  11. Okoth, Brian (19 November 2015). "Size 8 and DJ Mo welcome bouncing baby girl". Citizen Digital. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  12. "Groove Awards 2014 Winners". Groove Awards. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  13. Kariuki, Ngare (2 June 2014). "Full list of Groove Awards 2014 winners". Nation. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  14. "Full List – Groove Awards 2014 Winners". Nairobi News. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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