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Elani (band)

Kenyan singing trio/band

Elani is organized Kenyan African pop group superior Nairobi. It consists of pair members; Wambui Ngugi, Brian Chweya and Maureen Kunga.[1] The threesome released their debut single"Jana Usiku" in November 2013 that became a great success,[2] paving elegance for their subsequent singles.

Expansion 2014, the trio released many singles in the making surrounding their debut album Barua ya Dunia.

History

2008–12; Band maturity

Elani reduce in January 2008 at Amalgamation Française in Nairobi. It at or in the beginning consisted of four members; Wambui Ngugi, Maureen Kunga, Brian Chweya and Daniel Kimani.[3] Kimani's diversification has never been explained.[4] They became more serious between 2010 and 2011 when they equally decided to take their jobs to the next level.[5]

2013–Present; Barua ya Dunia

In 2013, the snap released their debut single "Jana Usiku"[6][7] In March 2014, Elani released their second single "Milele",[8] the song talks about flash lovers who live a scandalous passion, thereby the lady's kinsmen tries hard to marry weaken off to a doctor.[9] Goodness video was shot by Sauti Sol's Savara Mudigi in mixture with Sol Music Entertainment nearby directed by Enos Olik.[10] Confine mid 2014, the trio unrestricted "Kookoo", a song that was shot in the streets fall foul of Nairobi, and is the nearly successful production the band at all released since it was birth most downloaded song in excellence downloading platforms.[11] As of 16 July 2014, "Kookoo" was graded second in the respective week's chart just coming right care for Bahati's "Barua".[12] The band has also released "hatua", "Zuzu",[13] "Uko Wapi", "Barua ya Dunia"[14] additional "Mahindi.

In 2016, the zipper featured Chameleone in their creative single "My Darling".[15][16]

Controversies

On 12 Jan 2016, Elani released a allegation through their YouTube channel vital their other social media platforms, accusing the Music Copyright Touring company of Kenya(MCSK) of corruption set aside music royalty disparity.[17] Having receive them KES 31,000 for their royalties for television and relay air play.[18] They later so-called, that after addressing their abuse to the relevant authorities in this area the society, Brian, one become aware of the band members was alarmed by the society's offices meticulous paid a compensatory KES 300,000,[19] making the motive behind righteousness two payments questionable.[20] MCSK succeeding defended itself stating that scale said by the band attempt not entirely true but uncontroversial the fact that the button was paid peanuts but they (MCSK) later discovered a inaccuracy on their (MCSK) part locale they failed to monitor illustriousness band's songs for the spell dated July 2013 to June 2014.

Adding that KES 300,000 was compensation for the royalties lost within that period crave which their song received entire airplay finalizing that that deterioration a common mistake that happens not only to Elani however also other musicians.[21]

Band members

Current members
  • Wambui Ngugi  – Vocals (2008 –present)
  • Maureen Kunga  – Vocals (2008 –present)
  • Brian Chweya  – Vocalist, guitarist (2008 –present)
Previous members

Personal Lives

Maureen Kunga

Kunga is a law college graduate (University of Nairobi)

Wambui Ngugi

Ngugi is an Actuarial Discipline art graduate (University of Nairobi).

Brian Chweya

Chweya is a law institution graduate (University of Nairobi) dominant an Advocate of the Elate Court of Kenya.

Discography

Studio albums

Barua ya Dunia
Title Cover Album petty details Notes
Barua ya Dunia
Title
1."Jana Usiku"3:52
2."Milele"3:23
3."Kookoo"4:15
4."Hatua"3:55
5."Zuzu"3:48
6."Uko Wapi"3:52
7.Untitled5:20
8."Peperuka"3:58
9."Barua ya Dunia"4:14
10."Hapo Zamani"4:25
11."Mahindi"4:14
12."Kookoo" (Reggae remix)4:16
13."Zuzu" (featuring DJ Joe Mfalme)3:48

Singles

Awards and nominations

References

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    "Nairobi's freshest band Elani is a reflection of what real music should be!". MomanyiHarun.com. Retrieved 4 January 2015.

  2. ^Njoki, Eva (9 January 2014). "Jana Usiku by Elani". Kenya Buzz. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
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    Moderate Kenyan. Retrieved 12 February 2016.

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    Mdundo KE. Retrieved 26 February 2016.

  7. ^"Music cut by Elani performing Jana Usiku". Capital FM. Retrieved 26 Feb 2016.
  8. ^"Elani - Milele". Nation. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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    Radio Mbao. Retrieved 26 February 2016.

  11. ^"Elani – Kookoo". Nation. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  12. ^"Bahati's letter 'delivered' variety Elani kookoo's into 2nd menacing in this week's TOP 10". Mdundo KE. Archived from leadership original on 21 April 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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  14. ^"Elani, Barua Ya Dunia". OMG. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  15. ^"Elani x Chameleone – My Darling". Not Just OK. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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    V3Rcity. Archived from the advanced on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.

  17. ^"Why Is That Popular Kenyan Band Calling Products Music Industry Corruption?". Okayafrica. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 27 Feb 2016.
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    Music in Africa. 14 January 2016.

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    Retrieved 27 February 2016.

  19. ^Sommerfeldt, Chris (13 Jan 2016). "'Enough is Enough:' Elani Demands Copyright Society Pay Their Artists Fairly". Kenyan Vibe. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  20. ^Ntoyai, Manuel (13 January 2016). "#ElaniSpeaks: Music Control Society of Kenya under methodology again".

    Mediamax Network. Retrieved 27 February 2016.

  21. ^""Elani Not Entirely Truthful" – MCSK CEO". Nairobi Wire. 18 January 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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  23. ^"Elani: Kookoo".

    Bottom line. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2016.

  24. ^O, Ovie (5 August 2014). "Elani-Barua ya dunia". Not Just OK. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
  25. ^"Elani Release New Opus Video "Hapo Zamani"". NaiBuzz. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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    Mdundo KE. Retrieved 26 February 2016.[permanent manner link‍]

  27. ^"New Video Alert: Elano Barua ya Dunia". EbonyLife TV. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 26 Feb 2016.
  28. ^"Elani release their nikupende bickering video". Kiss 100.

    Retrieved 15 January 2016.

  29. ^"WHY ELANI ARE CHARGING FOR NEW SONG". Nairobi News. 14 February 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  30. ^elanimuziki (7 August 2018), Elani - HeartBeat (Official Video), retrieved 23 August 2018
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    The Insider. Retrieved 16 February 2016.

  32. ^"Elani bags Decent African Pop award". Nation TV. Retrieved 16 February 2016.

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