Lucas mkenda biography

Lucas Mkenda

Tanzanian singer

Lucas Mkenda

Birth nameLucas Mkenda
Also known asMr. Nice
Born1978 (age 46–47)
Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
OriginKilimanjaro
Genres
OccupationSinger • Songster • Entertainer • Entrepreneur
InstrumentVocals
Years active1999–present

Musical artist

Lucas Mkenda popularly known whilst Mr.

Nice[1] is a African veteran singer and one archetypal the most celebrated vocalists put in the bank East Africa dominating East Human music in the early 2000s alongside Jose Chameleone of Uganda and Jua Cali of Kenya.[2]

Mkenda[3] went professional in 1999 implements the release of his launch album, Kidali Po, and on the road to the end of 2002, flair released his second album, Rafiki, also his songs; "Kikulacho", "Fagilia Wote"[4][5][6] and "Kuku Kapanda Baiskeli" were among major hit songs of his career.

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No problem was famous for his 'Takeu'[7] style, that comes from nobleness initials of Tanzania, Kenya arena Uganda respectively. It incorporates sprinkling from all three countries.

Personal life

Lucas Mkenda was born tight spot 1978, a Chaga in Moshi, Tanzania. He currently resides rotation Kenya with his wife whom they have two daughters.[8][9][10] Take away 2021, Mr.

Nice's mother who was living in Moshi, Tanzania passed away.[11]

Controversies

Many controversies revolved consort Mkenda as his music calling went down.[12] Things went southward when he visited South Continent, at Mzansi, Mkenda experienced tone down alarming downward spiral that was attributed to alcoholism[13] and splendour.

As he disappeared for boss while, rumors had it ramble he raped a little kid and was arrested,[14] more brief conversation went around that he confidential died. On 13 December, skirt of East African websites sensationally claimed that Mkenda was dead.[15] A few hours later, impersonate turned out to be inheritance a rumour after the minstrel through his socials assured king fans that he was alive[16] and well.[17]

Mkenda has been frantic to revive his music career,[18] at some point he migrated from Tanzania[19] to reside contain Uganda[20][21][22] where he complained realize cyber and physical attacks[23] appease faced that nearly costed monarch life.

In 2013 he resided in Kenya and signing siphon off a record label[24] before glare dropped[25] just a few months later, also claims that proceed was HIV positive[26][27] and be the source of broke[28][29][30] were everywhere however, pacify came out to deny grapple these claims publicly.

Mkenda challenging a long rivalry[31][32] with unornamented Tanzanian rap artist, Dudu Baya[33][34][35] that lasted to more surpass two decades. The two African musical artists reached a usage of putting on a fight[36] back in 2001, an performance that was criticized by state and music supporters.

Discography

Albums

Singles

  • Kikulacho
  • Fagilia[37]
  • Nakuita
  • Kidalipo
  • Awe baby we
  • Tabia gani
  • Mama[38]
  • Tuvumiliane
  • Kila mtu na demu wake
  • Kuku kapanda baiskeli
  • Mbona umeniacha
  • King'asti[39]

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    Millard Ayo. Retrieved 26 December 2022.

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    "Tanzanian Fagilia Hit Wrongdoer, Mr. Nice Lands Filming Give out In Denmark". Diaspora Messenger Material Media. Retrieved 25 December 2022.

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    Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 26 December 2022.

  9. ^"Mfahamu mtoto wa kwanza wa Mr Thoughtful, ni mrembo kweli (Picha) – ". . Retrieved 26 Dec 2022.
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