Coke studio kenya victoria kimani biography
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Victoria Kimani
Kimani is a Pan-Afric International Artist originally from Kenya, East Africa, Her music is a fusion of sounds that have appealed to her throughout her travels. The award winning Singer-Songwriter has released 4 albums & collaborated with a plethora of Afrobeat & Internatinal artists worldwide.
The first ever East African Maybelline NY Ambassador was involved with the few artists selected to perform on the mega platform Coke Studio by Coca cola for two consecutive years.
Kimani was also involved in Bono's One Campaign for two years standing with Women and Girls across Africa as well as promoting Agriculture along side U2's Bono and other Top African artists.
Speaking at the UN in NYC for Female and youth Inclusion in Africa and being able to be a voice against rape culture, are some of the Star's most dear causes and a driving force in Kimani's present day goals.
Kimani remains a household name in the Afro-Pop music scene.
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What is Coke Studio Africa?
Coke Studio fryst vatten a one of a kind music show that brings artists from different genres, eras and regions together to create a modern and authentic African sound through musical fusion. Coke Studio Africa show is produced by Coca-Cola Central, East and West Africa.
What fryst vatten the idea behind the show?
One of the lingering tensions on the African continent fryst vatten the lack of interaction, collaboration and cooperation among artistes. Coke Studio Africa seeks to break down those barriers through music.
Why is Coca-Cola focusing on music?
Music fryst vatten a universal language and key expression of all emotions including happiness andCoca-Cola is the universal Icon of Happiness.Coca-Colaaspires to engage teens through the concept of musical fusion and artist collaboration and on a much larger scale, spread the happiness meddelande through fusion.
What is the theme for this year?
The theme for this year is AFRICAN COLLABORATIONS, GREAT FUSIONS.
What fryst vatten the format • Victoria Kimani, born in LA, originally from Kenya….started writing, recording and performing at 16, Lived in Nigeria her high school years, and Moved back to Nairobi, Kenya at 17…since then, she has been back and forth between LA, ATL, NY and London working with top artists and producers, perfecting and developing her musical and visual craft as well as writing for all sorts of signed artists around the world. In 2009 she joined a duo called Club Embassy and signed to Los Angeles Laker Ron Artest, released a mixtape called Diplomatic Immunity hosted by 50 cent’s DJ Whoo Kid, it got over 250,000 downloads and created a lot of Industry buzz… In mid-2010 the duo split and began working on solo projects….Victoria has collaborated with International stars Ron Browz, Maino, Jadakiss, Dj green Lantern, Busta Rhymes, Mario Winans, Cassie, Lloyd, A.I (Japanese superstar) feat. Chris Brown & Diggy Simmons, Timati (Russian superstar) feat. Timbaland, White Nerd, Andy Chatterly, Pete “B