David Mathenge (born 1 August 1976), better known by his stage name Nameless, is a Kenyan pop artist.
Nameless | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | David Mathenge |
| Born | 1 August 1976 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Genres | Afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, sampler, guitar |
| Years active | 1999 –present |
Music career and education
editNameless, through his musical talents, has paved the way for many artists in the country to be recognized globally and get opportunities to work with other African artists.[1] He rose to fame in 1999 through a star-search contest on Kenya's urban music station Capital F.M which he won with his original song Megarider. He graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in architecture.[2][3]
Personal life
editIn 2005, he married Wahu Kagwi, who is also a musician, and together they have 3 daughters.[4]
Awards
editWon
edit- 2004 Kisima Music Awards – Best Boomba Pop Artist
- 2006 Kisima Music Awards – Best Male Artist, Best Afro Fusion & Best Music Video (Sinzia).[5]
- 2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards) – Best Male (Kenya)[6]
- 2007 Tanzania Music Awards – Best East African Single (Sinzia).[7]
- 2007 Channel O Music Video Awards – Best Male Video (“Sinzia”) [8]
- 2008 Pearl of Africa Music Awards – Best Kenyan Male Artist [9]
- 2008 Kisima Music Awards – Male Artist of the Year & Best Video ("Salari")[10]
- 2009 Tanzania Music Awards – Best East African Single ("Salari") [11]
- 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards – Best Male & Listener's Choice [12]
Nominations
edit- 2004 Kora Awards – Best African Group (Nameless & Mr. Lenny) [13]
- 2005 Tanzania Music Awards – Best East African Album ("On Fire")[14]
- 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 – Best African Act
- 2006 Channel O Music Video Awards – Best East African video ("Juju" featuring Mr. Lenny) [15]
- 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards – Best Performer [16]
References
edit- ^ "Nameless Biography: How His Name Became Known Across Africa And Beyond". Kelebrity. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "Meet Kenya's most educated musicians". 22 May 2016.
- ^ Kimani, Sheila. "Forget Music! Here is Nameless at work". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ Homekazi (20 October 2022). "Nameless Biography and Lifestyle". Homekazi. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Kisima Awards winners 2006". Archived from the original on 8 April 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2007.
- ^ Ugandaonline.net: PAM Awards 2006 Winners Archived 4 December 2012 at archive.today
- ^ Tanzania Music Awards: 2007 winners Archived 2 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Museke: Channel O Music Video Awards 2007 winners Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Museke: PAM Awards Winners 2008 Archived 18 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Kisima Music Awards: 2008 Kisima Music Awards winners Archived 12 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Daily Nation, Buzz Magazine, 12 April 2009: The Kilimanjaro Awards 2009:The highs and lows Archived 27 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2009 winners Archived 13 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Yeahbo.net, Kora Wards 2004 Archived 6 January 2005 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Tanzania Music Awards - Nominees 2005
- ^ africa.bizcommunity.com: Channel O Award nominees released Archived 1 July 2012 at archive.today
- ^ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2009 nominees Archived 14 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine