Better known as Atemi , she was born as Atemi Oyungu. Her best hits include ‘Moyo’ done with Khaligraphy Jones and ‘Bebi Bebi’
Even though she has kept a low class appearance, Atemi is such a musician with a big story behind her just like herself.
Here are 10 facts you did not know about Kenyas most celebrated female artist Atemi.
- Carol Atemi Oyungu was born and raised in Kenya
- She started singing when she was 10 years old
- She joined Eric Wainaina in 2007 after leaving other small bands which were not well performing.
- Oyungu released her first single “Happy” in 2004 and her debut album Hatimaye in 2008, and her second studio album Manzili in 2013.
- During the early 2000s, she worked with various famous artists of then such as Nikki, Lady Jaydee, Chris Adwar and Delvin Mudigi.
- Atemi has also worked as a Tusker Project Fame‘s sixth season music director. She worked with Tim Rimbui
- She has been involved in film making such as the famous Tinga Tinga Tales
- Atemi has produced and recorded atleast 15 songs of her lifetime
- She boosts of being a song writer, singer and an actress
- Her genres include
- Her genres include Afro-Soul, RnB, Neo Soul, Jazz among others