Cecilia Wairimu

Cecilia Wairimu (born 28 November 1980), better known by her stage name Amani, is a Kenyan singer and songwriter. Her contributions to the Kenyan music industry have earned her several coveted accolades, including the Best Female category at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards, Pearl of Africa Music Awards, Kisima Awards, and Chaguo La Teeniez Awards. She released her debut album in 2006.

Career Beginnings Amani attended Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School, where she was part of the a cappella group Sobriety. She signed a record deal with Ogopa Deejays in 1999, right after graduating from high school. She enrolled at the United States International University in 2000 and studied international business administration.

Career breakthrough: 200006; Tamani Her debut single "Move On" was a radio hit. She released her follow-up singles "Tahidi" and "Papii" in 2001. Her 2002 collaboration with Nameless, titled "Ninanoki", was a major national hit. She has toured in the United States, Norway, Germany, the United Kingdom, Namibia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Moreover, she has performed in Dubai, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Liberia and Djibouti.

In 2013, she worked with Uganda's dancehall duo Radio & Weasel to release the song "Kiboko Changu", which serves as the lead single off her latest album. In 2015, she released the single "Kizungu Zungu". In July 2015, she released the reggae and dancehall-influenced song "Heartbreaker". Its music video was shot at Nairobi's Garden Estate and officially released on 8 September 2015. 2006 "Missing My Baby" 2008 "Usiwe Mbali Nami" (Amani featuring AY)

2009 "Tonight" 2013 "Kiboko Changu" (Amani featuring Radio & Weasel)

"Kizungu Zungu" "Heartbreaker"

Awards and nominations

Recognitions Pure and Natural Most Inspiring Young Woman 2010. Pearl of Africa Music Award-Best Female Artist 2010