Rosemary Wahu Kagwì,[1] (born March 22, 1980) professionally known by hermononymWahu, is a Kenyan singer-songwriter, former fashion model, actress, and entrepreneur.
Wahu attended Hospital Hill Primary School and proceeded to Precious Blood High School, which is located atRiruta. While in school, she wrote her first song.[2] She is a former model andUniversity of Nairobi student, graduating with a degree inBachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Communication.[3]
Wahu started her musical career in 2000. She released her first single "Niangalie" which received positive reception across Africa and internationally. Her first three singles were "Niangalie", "Esha" and "Liar".[4] Wahu released her first major hit, "Sitishiki" around 2005.[5] Some of her music has been produced by theOgopa DJs.[6]Wahu has entertained audiences alongside many Kenyan andAfrican Artistes like Kleptomaniacs,Fally Ipupa,Nonini,Nameless,Wyre,Qqu, andP-Unit. She is the inaugural recipient of theMTV Africa Music Awards 2008,[7] for the Best Female Artist category. Moreover, she has won thePearl of Africa Music Awards, Chaguo La Teeniez Awards andKisima Music Awards.[8] In the acting industry, Wahu had a leading role in the television seriesTazama.[9] In 2017 she released a new gospel song "Sifa".[10] In 2013, she launched her salon business, Afrosiri Salon, which offers services such as spa, hair, manicure, and pedicure services.[11]
She is married to David Mathenge aliasNameless, another award-winning Kenyan musician.[12] They have three daughters. She dedicated her biggest hit to date "Sweet Love" to her first born daughter, Tumiso.
