Size 8
Size 8 | |
|---|---|
| Born | Linet Masiro Munyali 4 August 1987 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Other names | Linet Muraya |
| Citizenship | Kenyan |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse |
Samuel "DJ Mo" Muraya
(m. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) |
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| Labels | Calif Records (former) |
Linet Munyali (born 4 August 1987),[1] professionally known as Size 8, is a Kenyan singer, songwriter and actress. Formerly a secular artist, Size 8 is known for her singles "Shamba Boy" and "Moto". In April 2013, she released her first gospel single "Mateke". As an actress, she had a small role in the legal comedy Mashtaka.
Early life and education[edit]
Born on 4 August 1987, Size 8 was raised in Maringo Estate in Nairobi. She is the sixth born of six siblings to a Ugandan man and a Kenyan woman, both members of the clergy. In high school, she got a scholarship in State House Girls and was lucky to later join the Hillcrest School.[2]
Career[edit]
Munyali was discovered by Clemo, a Kenyan producer and co-founder of Calif Records when she auditioned locally and later signed on the Record label. She released "Shamba Boy", "Silali" and "Vidonge". As of April 2013, she confirmed to have crossed over to the gospel music industry, having been born again, and subsequently releasing her first single "Mateke".[3] She has released others like "Moto",[4] "Yuko na Wewe",[5] "Jemedari"[6] and "Afadhali Yesu".[7]
Personal life[edit]
Size 8 married to Samwel Muraya in September 2013.[8] Together they have two children.[9][10][11]
Filmography[edit]
- Mashtaka
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Groove Awards | Video of the Year | "Mateke" | Won | [12][13][14] |
| Female Artist of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |||
| Song of the Year | "Mateke" | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "Linet Munyali". Hashtag Square. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ "Size 8, Linet Masiro". Kenyan Magazines. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "Size 8 – Mateke". Get Mziki. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "Size 8's latest Gospel video "Moto"". Capital FM. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ ""YUKO NA WEWE" – NEW MUSIC VIDEO BY SIZE 8". Groove Theory. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "Size 8 Releases A New Hit Song "Jemedari" (Yale Ametenda)". NaiBuzz. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "OYGK Music Video Debut: Size 8 – Afadhali Yesu". OYGK Magazine. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "Size 8 and System Unit's DJ MO in secret wedding". The Net. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "POPULAR GOSPEL SINGER SIZE 8 REVEALS THE NAME OF HER BABY GIRL". Standard Media. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "IT'S A GIRL! CELEBRITY COUPLE SIZE 8 AND DJ MO WELCOMES BABY GIRL". Standard Media. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ Okoth, Brian (19 November 2015). "Size 8 and DJ Mo welcome bouncing baby girl". Citizen Digital. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "Groove Awards 2014 Winners". Groove Awards. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ Kariuki, Ngare (2 June 2014). "Full list of Groove Awards 2014 winners". Nation. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "Full List – Groove Awards 2014 Winners". Nairobi News. Retrieved 26 February 2016.