Eric Wainaina

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eric Wainaina
Occupation	Singer-Songwriter
Date Of Birth	Aug 28, 1973(1973-08-28)
Age	51
Birthplace	Nairobi
Country	Kenya
Birth City	Nairobi County
Horoscope	Virgo

Eric Wainaina Biography

Eric Wainaina is one of the most popular and richest Singer-Songwriter who was born on August 28, 1973 in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya.

Wainaina first stepped into the world of music with Five Alive, a gospel a cappella group. Five Alive consisted of Victor Seii, Bob Kioko, Chris Kamau, and David Mageria, who was replaced by Joe Kiragu. They drew their musical influence from Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Take 6. Dominating Kenya’s airwaves in 1995, Five Alive released their debut album ‘Five Alive’ in 1996, and even went on to tour Europe the same year. His experience with the group convinced Wainaina to pursue a professional career in music. In 1996 he performed and appeared in the video for Get in the Driver’s Seat, a song commissioned by the United Nations Drug Control Programme for a highly successful anti-drug campaign spanning 20 countries. This not only set the stage for his eventual emergence as a solo artist, but also got him into the social concern and activism that characterizes much of his music

When the group disbanded in 1997, Wainaina went on to join the Berklee College of Music in Boston—USA, from which he graduated with a degree in Music, majoring in Songwriting and Record Engineering. He graduated with honours.

Eric Wainaina Net Worth

Eric Wainaina is one of the richest Singer-Songwriter from Kenya. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Wainaina 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Eric Wainaina (born 28 August 1973) is a Kenyan singer-songwriter. His career was launched with his debut album, Sawa Sawa, in 2001. Wainaina’s music is a blend of Kenyan Benga rhythm and East African guitars, with some modern harmony.

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Who is Eric Wainaina Dating?

According to our records, Eric Wainaina married to Sheba Hirst. As of December 1, 2023, Eric Wainaina’s is not dating anyone.

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Wainaina’s music receives international appeal. He received the MNET (South Africa) award for favourite male vocalist in February 2001, and, together with Henrie Mutuku, was one of the first Kenyans to receive an award for Best East African Artist at the pan-African 7th Annual KORA All Africa Music Awards on 2 November 2002. He is also the only Kenyan artist to have performed live at the KORA ceremony. He was nominated for another KORA Award in 2003, and in 2005 he received his third Kora nomination, this time for the prestigious Artist of the Decade award.

Facts & Trivia

Scott Ranked on the list of most popular Singer-Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kenya. Eric Wainaina celebrates birthday on August 28 of every year.

In December 2004 Wainaina premiered a 21- song musical theatre piece, “Lwanda, Man of Stone”, based on a local folk story. One of the first of its kind in Kenya, the show ran for a hugely successful theatre season, and a concert version of the same show continues to be performed at major cultural events. A contemporary adaptation of this musical, Lwanda-A Ghetto Story had a very successful run at the GoDown Arts Centre, Nairobi, in December 2006. Plans are underway to find a permanent home for ‘Lwanda’ in Nairobi.

Top Facts about Eric Wainaina

1. Eric Wainaina was born in Nairobi, Kenya, to George Gitau Wainaina and Margaret Wangari Wainaina.
2. His love for music started at a young age, he got a piano at 4 years old.
3. His career launched with his debut album, Sawa Sawa, in 2001.
4. Wainaina was part of Five Alive, an a cappella group.
5. He was appointed ambassador for Transparency International, MS Kenya, Kenya Human Rights Commission and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
6. He released his song “Kenya Only” which was adopted as the unofficial song of mourning after the 1998 terrorist bombing in Nairobi.
7. He wrote and released “Nchi Ya Kitu Kidogo” in 2001, a song condemning corruption.
8. He graduated from Berklee College of Music with two degrees and the Jack Maher Award for his songwriting.
9. He won an MNET Award for Favorite Male Vocalist in 2001.
10. He has won 3 KORA Awards for Best East African Artist and was nominated for Artist of the Decade.
11. He performed at the UN Headquarters in 2002 for the International Criminal Court launch.
12. He’s the only Kenyan artist to ever perform live at the KORA All Africa Music Awards.
13. He released a 21-song musical theatre piece “Lwanda, Man of Stone” in

2004. 14. He co-wrote and arranged the music for the Kenyan play Kigezi Ndoto and the documentary Owen and Mzee with Mumbi Kaigwa and Andrea Kalima.
      15. He was designated a National UN Goodwill Ambassador for UNEP in 2013 alongside fellow singer Suzanna Owiyo.

How old is Eric Wainaina?

48 years (August 28, 1973)

Where did Eric Wainaina go to school?

Education

Is Eric Wainaina married?

Sheba Hirst

How old is Eric Omondi?

44 years (September 17, 1977)

Which tribe is Jackie maribe?

Jackie Maribe is a Kenyan TV sweetheart who works at Royal Media services as a presenter and reporter of political affairs since 2012. She was born on the 18th December in Kenya and she is believed to be of Embu origin.