Akothee
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Akothee | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Esther Akoth |
| Born | 8 April 1983 Kisumu County, Kenya |
| Genres | Benga |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | akothee |
Esther Akoth (born 8 April 1983), better known as Akothee, is a Kenyan musician and businesswoman. She is the founder of Akothee Safaris, a tour company based in Kenya, the Akothee Foundation, a charity, and Aknotela and Akothee Homes, a real estate business.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Akoth was born on 8 April 1983 in Kisumu County, into the family of Joshua Owino Kokeyo (DSM) a government administrator and a politician mother Hon. Yunita Kokeyo (HSC), and grew up in Migori County. She attended Nyabisawa Girls Secondary School, but dropped out at 14 to elope with her husband.[2][3]
Music career
[edit]Akoth's music career started in 2008.[citation needed] Since then, she has released solo tracks as well as collaborations with other artists including Diamond Platnumz. Her released tracks include "Oyoyo" featuring MC Galaxy,[2] "Give It To Me" featuring Flavour,[2] "Sweet Love" featuring Diamond Platnumz,[2] "Benefactor", "Yuko Moyoni",[2] "New Dance" featuring Oc, "Osilliation", "Nimechoka", "Pashe", "Katika", "Djele Djele", "Shengerera", "Mama Bougerie", and "Tucheze".[citation needed] In March 2020, Akoth released "Mwitu asa", a song written and sang in the Kamba language.[4]
Awards
[edit]She has won several awards, including "Best Female Artist (East Africa)" at the African Muzik Magazine Awards in 2016 and 2019, "Best Video" at the African Muzik Magazine Awards in 2016, and "Best Female Artist" at the African Entertainment Awards USA.[2]
Akoth has over one million followers on Instagram, and is currently[when?] the 11th most followed East African celebrity.[5][6][7]
Business career
[edit]Akoth founded Akothee Safaris, a tour and travel company based in Nairobi, Kenya,[2] and appointed her daughter as director of the company.
Personal life
[edit]Akoth has five children.[3] She owns houses in Mombasa, Migori County, and Zürich.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Nyanga, Caroline. "Controversial Kenyan singer Akothee's secrets: Owning houses worth Sh 300 million and rolling in choppers". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 16 April 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f g h Taji, Pauline (21 August 2018). "Akothee biography: husband, family and house". Tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ a b Okoth, Brian (12 August 2015). "WCW: 9 things you didn't know about Akothee, 8 is interesting". Citizentv.co.ke. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ Mwangangi, J. (5 March 2020). "Akothee wows fans with new Kamba song Mwiitu Asa". Mauvoo News. Retrieved 8 March 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Akinyi, Apollo (23 January 2019). "The money shot: Most followed East African celebs on Instagram 2019". Mpasho News. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- ^ Mwarua, Douglas (8 April 2019). "Akothee claims she is now saved, promises she will not change raunchy wardrobe". Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- ^ Nyasio, Venessa (18 February 2019). "Akothee leaves fans speechless after spreading legs wide open while on stage". Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Retrieved 16 April 2019.