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Birth name
  
Carol Atemi Oyungu

Instruments
  
Vocals, piano

Record label
  
Pine Creek Records

Origin
  
Nairobi, Kenya

Years active
  
1996–present

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Occupation(s)
  
Singersongwriteractress

Labels
  
Gatwitch Records, Taurus Musik, Pine Creek Records

Albums
  
Hatimaye, Manzili - State Of Life

Genres
  
Afro-soul, Rhythm and blues, Neo soul, Soul music, Jazz

Similar
  
Eric Wainaina, Lady Jaydee, Khaligraph Jones, Aaron Rimbui, Gilad

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Carol Atemi Oyungu is a Kenyan singer, songwriter and entertainer. She made her first mark up by being in girl band Intu until 2007 when they each decided to go solo. In 2003, she joined Eric Wainaina, as an assistant vocal harmony provider for his band. Oyungu released her first single "Happy" in 2004 and her debut album Hatimaye in 2008, and her second studio album Manzili in 2013.

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Atemi Oyungu ALBUM REVIEW HATIMAYE BY ATEMI OYUNGU

She hosted the sixth series of Africa Rising, a programme showcasing Africa's musical talent.

She has worked with various Kenyan musicians such as Nikki, Lady Jaydee, Chris Adwar and Delvin Mudigi.

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Early life and education

Atemi Oyungu was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya.

Career

Atemi started singing at the age of 10 at a junior choir in Nairobi Baptist church. At the end of secondary school, her friends and she formed a Capella group known as Thrown Together by Christ and later joined United States International University in 1996 where she formed a singing and dancing group known as Karisma. Karisma mainly performed at USIU related functions and concerts. The group stayed solid till 1998 when Atemi and one of Karisma group member, Natasha Gatabaki, formed a band INTU where they started working with music producer Tedd Josiah at the Sync Sound studios. Atemi has also worked as a Tusker Project Fame's sixth season music director. She worked with Tim Rimbui.

Discography

  • Hatimaye (2008)
  • Manzili (2013)
  • Filmography

  • Tinga Tinga Tales (2010)
  • Lefty (2008)
  • Sean (2008)

  • Atemi Oyungu ALBUM REVIEW HATIMAYE BY ATEMI OYUNGU

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    Songs

    Sokoni Mjini
    Simama
    Imenibamba

    References

    Atemi Oyungu Wikipedia