Size 8

Linet Munyali (born 4 August 1987),^[1] professionally known as Size 8, is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, and actress. Initially gaining recognition for her mainstream music with hits like "Shamba Boy" and "Moto," she later transitioned to creating gospel music, releasing her debut gospel single, "Mateke," in April 2013. In addition to her music career, Size 8 appeared in the legal comedy Mashtaka in a minor acting role.

Size 8
Born	Linet Masiro Munyali (1987-08-04) 4 August 1987 (age 37) Nairobi, Kenya
Nationality	Kenyan
Other names	Linet Muraya
Citizenship	Kenyan
Occupations	Singer songwriter actress
Years active	2008–present
Spouse	Samuel "DJ Mo" Muraya ​ ​ (m. 2013)​ separated 1st Aug 2024
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	R&B afro pop contemporary christian music urban contemporary gospel
Instrument	Vocals
Labels	Calif Records (former)

Early life and education

Born on August 4, 1987, Size 8 was raised in Maringo Estate, a historic residential area in the Eastlands region of Nairobi, Kenya. She is the youngest of six siblings born to a Ugandan father and a Kenyan mother, both serving as clergy. Growing up in a religious household, she demonstrated academic excellence and artistic potential early on. She secured a scholarship to State House Girls High School in Nairobi's Kilimani area, near State House, and later attended Hillcrest School in Karen, Kenya.

Career

Size 8's music career began when she was discovered by Clemo, a Kenyan producer and co-founder of Calif Records, following a local audition. She released "Shamba Boy", "Silali" and "Vidonge". On April 2013, Size 8 revealed to have transitioned to recording gospel music due to a personal spiritual transformation. She felt a deep commitment to her faith, which led her to shift her focus and align her music with her beliefs. This change marked a significant turning point in her career, culminating in the release of her first gospel single, "Mateke," on that same year.^[2]

Her change of genres have since led her to the release of some of her popular songs such as "Moto," "Yuko na Wewe," "Jemedari," and "Afadhali Yesu."^[3][4][5][6]

Personal life

Size 8 married Samuel Muraya, a Kenyan DJ and music producer known as DJ Mo, in September 2013 ^[7] and had two children.^[8][9][10] The couple have since divorced after 11 years of marriage, citing personal challenges and a period of reconciliation. In interviews, Size 8 has shared about the struggles they faced and her commitment to maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship for the sake of their children.

Filmography

• Mashtaka

Awards and nominations

Year	Association	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref(s)
2014	Groove Awards	Video of the Year	"Mateke"	Won	[11][12][13]
		Female Artist of the Year	Herself	Nominated
		Song of the Year	"Mateke"	Nominated