Khaligraph Jones
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Birth name | Brian Ouko Robert |
Born | Kayole, Nairobi, Kenya | 12 June 1990
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Years active | 2013–present |
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Brian Ouko Robert, (born 12 June 1990)[1] popularly known by his stage name Khaligraph Jones and often referred to as "Papa Jones" is a Kenyan rapper known for his hit singles "Mazishi" and "Yego".[2][3]He released his debut full-length studio album Testimony 1990 in June 2018.[4]
Early life[]
Jones was born and raised in Kayole, a neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya.[5][6]
His mother gave him the name Ouko Robert in honor of the late Kenyan politician Dr. Robert Ouko, who was assassinated on 13 February 1990.[7][8]
Career[]
Khaligraph started his musical career while still in elementary school. He officially began his career in 2008 at a function called "Words And Pictures."[9]
He won Channel O Music Video Awards Emcee Africa in 2009, a highly visible competition that catapulted him to international acclaim almost instantly.[10]
In June 2018, he released his debut full-length studio album dubbed "Testimony 1990".[11]
He was crowned "Best Rap Act of the Year" at the fifth Annual African Muzik Magazine Awards 2018 (Afrimma) held at House of Blues in Dallas, Texas in 2018.[12][13]
He was named the best Hip Hop act at the Soundcity MVP Awards in January 2020.[14] [15]The ceremony took place at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria.[16][17]
In 2020 he was nominated for the BET Awards.[18][19] His nomination was for the Best International Flow category.[20] He was up against South Africa's Nasty C, Brazil's DJonga, Ivorian Kaaris and eventual winner, grime rapper Stormzy from the UK.[21][22]
In May 2021 he was named the East African Rapper of the Year at MTN Uganda
Discography[]
Albums[]
Testimony 1990[]
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Khaligraph released his debut studio album Testimony 1990 in June 2018. Testimony 1990 is a testimony of his life, his troubles and those of his country Kenya. [23][24][25]
Track listing[]
- "Testimony" ft. Sagini
- "Blessings"
- "For Life"
- "G Like That"
- "Gwala" ft. YCEE
- "Making Babies"
- "Taking It All" ft. Timmy Blanco
- "Instagram Girls"
- "No Change" ft. Fena* "Aiseee" ft. Ray C
- "Superwoman" ft. Mr Eazi
- "All The Way Up"
- "Now You Know" ft. Rostam
- "Beat It"
- "Go Hard" ft. Esco
- "Don Know" ft. K.O
- "Complicated" ft Ria
Singles[]
Year of release | Title |
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2013 | "How it go iyeee" |
2013 | "Dedication" |
2014 | "Embesha" |
2014 | "Fly" |
2015 | "Songea" |
2015 | "Natesa" |
2015 | "Open doors refix" |
2015 | "I am King" ft. Dj Dela Creme |
2015 | "Yego" |
2015 | "King Khali" |
2016 | "Ting Badi Malo" ft. Chris Kantai |
2016 | "Chizi" |
2016 | "Mazishi" |
2016 | "Wanjiru & Akinyi" |
2016 | "So Gone" |
2016 | "Micasa Sucasa" ft. Cashy |
2017 | "Naked" |
2017 | "Toa Tint" |
2017 | "Gaza" |
2017 | "Nataka Iyo Doh" |
2017 | "Omollo" |
2018 | "Rider" ft. Petra |
2018 | "Khali Cartel 1" |
2018 | "Watajua Hawajui" ft. Msupa S |
2018 | "Work" ft. Donn J |
2018 | "Juu ya Ngori" |
2018 | "Stick Miti" |
2018 | "Coming Thru" |
2018 | "Khali Cartel 2" |
2019 | "Khali Cartel 3" |
2019 | "Superman" |
2019 | "Leave me Alone" |
2019 | "Ruby" |
2019 | "Me Siogopi" |
2020 | "Best Rapper in Nigeria" |
2020 | "Yes Bana" ft. Bien |
2020 | "Roll With You" |
2020 | "Hao" ft . Masauti |
2020 | "I Still Will" |
2020 | "Tuma Kitu" |
2020 | "Lwanda Magere Legacy" |
2020 | "Kwendaa!!" |
2021 | "Wavy" ft Sarkodie (rapper) |
2021 | "Punguza Kasheshe" |
2021 | "CHAMPEZ"}
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Further reading[] |
- 1990 births
- Living people
- Kenyan rappers
- Musicians from Nairobi