Nyashinski's life as a truck driver

Nyashinski's Biography and his love life

Kenyan artist Nyashinski, whose real name is Nyamari Ongegu, is among the multi-talented rappers in the country with a successful comeback to the music industry. He was a former member of Kleptomaniax music group of 3, Nyashinski, Collo (Collins Majale), and Roba (Robert Manyasa). Nyashinski has a long list of fans and admirers in Kenya and beyond. There is a lot that you do not know about this Kenyan rapper. We therefore tell you more about the artist, Nyashinski.

Kleptomaniax was formed in 1999, when they were still high school students at the Nairobi School. The group joined the Ogopa DJ’s label and released their first single, “Freak It” in 2002 and was followed by “Maniax Anthem” and “Haree.” They were picked by Ogopa DJ’s while still in school.

In 2004 the group released another single “Tuendelee”, which became their biggest hit so far. The song was written as a response for the “Diss track” by various hip hop musician (including Bamboo), who criticised the commercial Kapuka music style performed.

Quit music

In 2006, Nyashinski relocated to USA. He said that he had completely quit music . He first landed on a job delivering parcels. Where he earned $900 per week(90000).  A few months later he resigned and went for driving lessons. He eventually graduated.

He says that his experience as a truck driver in the states was a lonely experience.  The monotony of being on the road was only broken hours later ,when he stopped to fuel, eat, shower or even to use the bathroom.

The experience made him to reflect on his life and he regretted leaving Kenya where he enjoyed social life and he had a good career.

Nyashinski’s comeback to music

It seems there was no stopping nyashinski’s comeback to kenyan music. He not only topped nearly all billboard in Kenya  but he won many hearts both locally and abroad.

After realising two chart-topping tracks now you know and mungu pekee fans had been wondering about his silence. Well ,now you know.

He again released more astonishing bangers such as malaika ,bebibebi, hello.

He has already done collabo with artists such as Nameless, sauti sol, Jux, naiboi, Chris kaiga . Nyashinski did a collabo with world’s greatest producer, Diblo.

Nyashinski Wife-Girlfriend

Nyashinski is confirmed to be dating a designer, Zia Jepkemei Bett a student at the Daystar University who runs her own cloth line business, Zia Collection. This is after keeping their relationship affair very secretive for a long time. 

Did you know that Nyashinski is Kenya's samsung's brand ambassador?