Lucas Mkenda
Tanzanian singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lucas Mkenda popularly known as Mr. Nice[1] is a Tanzanian veteran singer and one of the most celebrated vocalists in East Africa dominating East African music in the early 2000s alongside Jose Chameleone of Uganda and Jua Cali of Kenya.[2]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lucas Mkenda |
Also known as | Mr. Nice |
Born | 1978 (age 45–46) Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania |
Origin | Kilimanjaro |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer • Songwriter • Entertainer • Entrepreneur |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1999–present |
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Mkenda[3] went professional in 1999 with the release of his debut album, Kidali Po, and towards the end of 2002, he released his second album, Rafiki, also his songs; "Kikulacho", "Fagilia Wote"[4][5][6] and "Kuku Kapanda Baiskeli" were among major hit songs of his career. He was famous for his 'Takeu'[7] style that come from the initials of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda respectively incorporates elements from all three countries.