Khaligraph Jones

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Khaligraph Jones
Khaligraph in 2020
Khaligraph in 2020
Background information
Birth nameBrian Ouko Omollo
Born (1990-06-12) 12 June 1990 (age 33)
Kayole, Nairobi, Kenya
Genres
Kenyan hip hop
Occupation(s)
Years active2013–present
LabelsBlue Ink

Brian Ouko Omollo, (born 12 June 1990)[1] popularly known by his stage name Khaligraph Jones and often referred to as Papa Jones, is a Kenyan rapper known for his hit singles "Mazishi" and "Yego".[2][3] He released his debut full-length studio album Testimony 1990 in June 2018.[4]

Early life

Jones was born and raised in Kayole, a neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya.[5][6]

His mother gave him the name Ouko Robert in honor of the late Kenyan politician Dr. Robert Ouko, who was assassinated on 13 February 1990.[7][8]

Career

Khaligraph started his musical career while still in elementary school. He officially began his career in 2008 at a function called "Words And Pictures."[9]

He won Channel O Music Video Awards Emcee Africa in 2009, a highly visible competition that catapulted him to international acclaim almost instantly.[10]

In June 2018, he released his debut full-length studio album dubbed "Testimony 1990".[11]

He was crowned "Best Rap Act of the Year" at the fifth Annual African Muzik Magazine Awards 2018 (Afrimma) held at House of Blues in Dallas, Texas in 2018.[12][13]

He was named the best Hip Hop act at the Soundcity MVP Awards in January 2020.[14] [15]The ceremony took place at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria.[16][17]

In 2020 he was nominated for the BET Awards.[18][19] His nomination was for the Best International Flow category.[20] He was up against South Africa's Nasty C, Brazil's DJonga, Ivorian Kaaris and eventual winner, grime rapper Stormzy from the UK.[21][22] In May 2021 he was named the East African Rapper of the Year at MTN Uganda.

In 2021, Khaligraph partnered with Odibets, a sports betting company under their Odimtaani initiative to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge.[23]

Discography

Albums

Testimony 1990

Testimony 1990, Khaligraph Jones' Debut Album

Khaligraph released his debut studio album Testimony 1990 in June 2018. Testimony 1990 is a testimony of his life, his troubles and those of his country Kenya. [24][25][26]

Track listing
  • "Testimony" ft. Sagini
  • "Blessings"
  • "For Life"
  • "G Like That"
  • "Gwala" ft. YCEE
  • "Making Babies"
  • "Taking It All" ft. Timmy Blanco
  • "Instagram Girls"
  • "No Change" ft. Fena* "Aiseee" ft. Ray C
  • "Superwoman" ft. Mr Eazi
  • "All The Way Up"
  • "Now You Know" ft. Rostam
  • "Beat It"
  • "Go Hard" ft. Esco
  • "Don Know" ft. K.O
  • "Complicated" ft Ria

Invisible Currency

Khaligraph Jones released his 2nd Album was first released on 7th March 2022 exclusively on Boomplay streaming service. It accumulated a total of 1 Million Streams in Six days on the streaming platform. He later released it on other streaming platforms on 13th March 2022.

Track listing
  • "Invisible Currency"
  • "All I Need"
  • "Ikechukwu"
  • "Rada Safi"
  • "Ateri Dala" ft. Prince Indah
  • "Am on the Move" ft. Blackway
  • "Maombi Ya Mama" ft. Adasa
  • "Kamnyweso" ft. Mejja
  • "Wanguvu" ft. Ali Kiba
  • "Inner Peace" ft. Kev the Topic
  • "Tsunami" ft. Scar
  • "How We Do" ft. Xenia Manasseh
  • "Ride for You" ft. Rudeboy
  • "Bad Dreams"
  • "Flee"
  • "Hiroshima" ft. Dax
  • "The Khali Chronicles"

Singles

Year of release Title
2013 "How it go iyeee"
2013 "Dedication"
2014 "Embesha"
2014 "Fly"
2015 "Songea"
2015 "Natesa"
2015 "Open doors refix"
2015 "I am King" ft. Dj Dela Creme
2015 "Yego"
2015 "King Khali"
2016 "Ting Badi Malo" ft. Chris Kantai
2016 "Chizi"
2016 "Mazishi"
2016 "Wanjiru & Akinyi"
2016 "So Gone"
2016 "Micasa Sucasa" ft. Cashy
2017 "Naked"
2017 "Toa Tint"
2017 "Gaza"
2017 "Nataka Iyo Doh"
2017 "Omollo"
2018 "Rider" ft. Petra
2018 "Khali Cartel 1"
2018 "Watajua Hawajui" ft. Msupa S
2018 "Work" ft. Donn J
2018 "Juu ya Ngori"
2018 "Stick Miti"
2018 "Coming Thru"
2018 "Khali Cartel 2"
2019 "Khali Cartel 3"
2019 "Superman"
2019 "Leave me Alone"
2019 "Ruby"
2019 "Me Siogopi"
2020 "Best Rapper in Nigeria"
2020 "Yes Bana" ft. Bien
2020 "Roll With You"
2020 "Hao" ft . Masauti
2020 "I Still Will"
2020 "Tuma Kitu"
2020 "Lwanda Magere Legacy"
2020 "Kwendaa!!"
2021 "Wavy" ft Sarkodie (rapper)
2021 "Punguza Kasheshe"
2021 "CHAMPEZ"

References

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  2. ^ Oduku, Richard (2020-03-20). "RICHARD ODUKU - Khaligraph Jones and Emerging Hip Hop Futures in Kenya | The Elephant". Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  3. ^ "Khaligraph Jones: How I made it in hip hop". BBC News. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  4. ^ "REVIEW: Khaligraph Jones Debut Album 'Testimony 1990'". KenyanVibe. 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  5. ^ "Khaligraph Jones opens up about making ends meet and his days as a bouncer – The Sauce". www.capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  6. ^ "Khaligraph Jones | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  7. ^ "Biography: Khaligraph Jones; Family, Wife, Music and Awards". www.pulselive.co.ke. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  8. ^ Enock, Sir (2021-02-08). "Khaligraph Jones biography, age, family, hip hop songs, wife Georgina Muteti, awards, net worth". KISII FINEST. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  9. ^ "The rise and rise of Khaligraph, Kenya's music genius". The Star. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  10. ^ noraolagbaju (2021-02-11). "Khaligraph – Passion over FAME". The Hip Hop African. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  11. ^ "Khaligraph unveils "Testimony 1990" album tracklist | Notjustok East Africa". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  12. ^ "Big win for Kenya as Khaligraph Jones grabs AFRIMMA Best Rap Act - The Sauce". www.capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  13. ^ Bwire, Dancan. "2018 AFRIMMA Awards: Khaligraph, Papa Dennis win big". 2018 AFRIMMA Awards: Khaligraph, Papa Dennis win big. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  14. ^ "Khaligraph Jones wins SoundCity MVP award for best hip hop act". Kiss 100. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  15. ^ . 2020 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/local-news/2001360049/i-dropped-out-of-school-in-form-four-khaligraph-on-tough-childhood-depression. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ Muli, Davis. "MVP 2020 awards: Khaligraph crowned best hip-hop artiste in Africa". MVP 2020 awards: Khaligraph Jones crowned best hip-hop artiste in Africa. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  17. ^ "Khaligraph Jones wins big at Sound City MVP Awards in Nigeria [Full list of winners]". Pulse Live Kenya. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  18. ^ "Rapper Khaligraph nominated for 2020 BET Awards". The Star. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  19. ^ "Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones Scoops hiS first BET AWARD NOMINATION – Transafrica Radio". Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  20. ^ "Khaligraph Jones 2020 BET AWARDS – KAMATA SCHOOL OF MUSIC". www.kamataschool.com. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  21. ^ "Khaligraph Jones reaction after losing BET Award to UK's Stomzy". Pulse Live Kenya. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  22. ^ "Khaligraph loses out to Stormzy at BET Awards". The Star. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  23. ^ "Odibets heeds to Khaligraph call, unveils rap challenge". The Star.
  24. ^ "Hip hop futures in Kenya". africasacountry.com. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  25. ^ says, June Josse (2018-06-16). "Testimony 1990 – Khaligraph Jones (Album Review)". Black Roses. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
  26. ^ Jay, Ndungu (2020-11-07). "Khaligraph Jones and Emerging Hip Hop Futures in Kenya". Nairobi Times. Retrieved 2021-04-05.

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