MEJJA
Kenyan storyteller. Genge icon. Cultural voice.
From Majengo to the national stage.
Born Major Nameye Khadija and raised by his single mother in Majengo, Nyeri, Mejja — known to fans as "Okonkwo" — has become one of Kenyan urban music's defining storytellers. A win at the national Celtel Talent Search led him to Nairobi and Calif Records, where his 2008 hit "Jana Kuliendaje" helped shape the sound of Genge. Two decades, countless features, and a run with The Kansoul later, 2026 marked his most personal milestone yet: his long-awaited debut album, Mtoto wa Khadija.
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Collaboration only works when the vibe is right — status doesn't matter, energy does.
Themes from a Passion of the Weiss interview, 2022
He's been open that he won't chase trends: staying loyal to Genge, and to the fans who built him, matters more.
Themes from DW Africa's Starmakers feature
The hunger of where he came from is what keeps him grounded — and it's why his music speaks to everyday struggles with humor, not distance.
A recurring theme across his media interviews
Right Now
Most Streamed Song
Siskii
12M+ plays and counting
Latest Release
Mtoto wa Khadija
Debut album — 13 tracks
Trending Video
Siaka
8.7M+ views, ft. Fik Fameica
Top Collaboration
Kale Ka Uoga
with Scar Mkadinali
Random Fact
20 Years
Time between his career start and his first-ever album
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Recent Highlights
Blankets & Wine Festival
Kasarani Indoor Arena, Nairobi · June 2026
Mtoto wa Khadija Showcase
Kinoru Stadium, Meru · April 2026
News
March 2026 · KenyanVibe
Debut album Mtoto wa Khadija arrives after 20 years
After close to two decades in the industry, Mejja released his first full-length album — 13 tracks made in partnership with Captain Morgan Kenya.
June 2026 · Breaking Kenya News
“Siaka” crosses 8.7 million YouTube views
The Fik Fameica collaboration became one of the year's biggest Kenyan releases, sparking dance trends and widespread airplay within weeks.
June 2026 · Tuko
Blankets & Wine performance draws a new audience
A festival set at Kasarani Indoor Arena introduced his catalogue to fans beyond the usual Genge crowd, and got him thinking seriously about a headline tour.
April 2026 · Mpasho
Album showcase lights up Kinoru Stadium, Meru
The first major live performance of Mtoto wa Khadija played out as a full-scale celebration of music and culture for fans outside Nairobi.
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