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Afro-pop star and songwriter Ndegz is back in the music industry after a break, which he didn’t intend to take.
Now that he is back, he is ready to serve his fans with new tracks from his already-out EP.
Let’s take a look at his career timeline
Ndegz is Kenyan Afro-Pop singer-songwriter and producer
Celebrated for singles like “Twende Nyumbani”, “Kuruka” and “Balaa”
The singles topped charts in Kenya & broadened his listenership throughout East Africa
He made his debut in the musical scene in 2011 through “Skamaress”
Recently appointed as a Johnnie Walker Brand Ambassador
He carved a niche for himself as the Ladies Man of Kenyan R&B.
In 2023, Ndegz held an exclusive concert dubbed “It Takes A Village, To Raise A Star”
Announced his comeback to music and the coming of his debut EP.
Ndegz is also the co-founder and creative director of The Urejea Project, an innovative initiative focused on bringing corporations to the forefront of the Upcycling Movement.
Comeback
Ndegz released his debut EP titled ‘Mr. Bull’. He has described it as a key moment in his music career as this marks his first extended body of work that represents his music style, artistry and production skills.
It is a seven-track EP that cuts across R&B, Pop and Hip Hop genres.
The EP’s title directly translates to his childhood nickname shortened from Ndegwa which means the bull in his native language Kikuyu.
Excited to release his first body of work that took years to craft, Ndegz sais, “It's been a long time coming! I’m ecstatic to share my sound with the world and my die-hard fans. In three words, this EP is soulful, vulnerable and addictive,”
Adding on its making, “It's been a true labour of love. Long nights, uncountable changes in the making but generally an all round incredible journey working with some of the most brilliant creatives.”
He has also released the music video to the song “Your Love Is Like”' in collaboration with Kenyan rap legend Prezzo which is off the EP. The captivating combo shines in the sultry video directed by Ivan Odie and produced by Joe Mahinda.
Dancehall fused “1 Time” with Kidkay (formerly Kid Kora) is a song about longing to settle down with a desired lover, paying homage to long-term celebrity couple, Nameless and Wahu. Kidkay joins Ndegz again on “Loving You” - a deep, evocative serenade and “Fire Blue” that captures the essence of vulnerable love that renders the lover emotionally naked. Ndegz keeps up a soulful momentum on the EP with heartfelt ballads: “Your Love Is Like” featuring Prezzo and “Need You”; closing off with “Boss” - a boastful anthem and banger.
‘Mr. Bull’ EP was launched at an exclusive listening party in Nairobi. The event brought together a host of Kenyan media personalities, celebrities, industry stakeholders, corporate partners, family, friends, and fans who came together to celebrate Ndegz’s first music project.
