Get To Know Cecilia Wairimu: Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth, Height, Relationship & More
Cecilia Wairimu’s Biography
Cecilia Wairimu, born November 28, 1980, is a Kenyan singer and songwriter best known by her stage name, Amani.
Amani attended Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School, where she participated in the a cappella ensemble Sobriety. In 2000, she matriculated at the United States International University and majored in international business administration.
Cecilia Wairimu’s Nationality
Cecilia Wairimu is Kenyan, who hails from Thika, Kiambu.
Cecilia Wairimu’s Net worth
As of June 1, 2023, Cecilia Wairimu has a net worth approximately $5 Million.
Where is Cecilia Wairimu from?
Cecilia Wairimu is from Thika, Kiambu, Kenya.
How Old is Cecilia Wairimu ?
Cecilia Wairimu was born on 28th November 1980. She is 43 years as of 2023.
Cecilia Wairimu Career Genre
R&B/Afro Pop
Cecilia Wairimu Location
Nairobi
Cecilia Wairimu’s Height and Weight
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Cecilia Wairimu’s Career
Her contributions to entertainment in Kenya, specifically in music industry have garnered her a number of prestigious honours, such as Best Female at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards, Pearl of Africa Music Awards, Kisima Awards, and Chaguo La Teeniez Awards. In 2006, she released her debut album.
She secured a record deal with Ogopa Deejays in 1999, immediately following her high school graduation.
The radio smash “Move On” was her debut single. In 2001, she released the singles “Tahidi” and “Papii” as follow-ups. “Ninanoki”, her 2002 collaboration with Nameless, was a significant national hit.
Her later singles include “Talk to You” (with Patonee and Big Pin), “Bad Boy” (with Nyashinski of Kleptomaniax), “Usiwe Mbali” (with AY), “Tamani”, “Missing My Baby”, and “Tonight”
She is the current brand ambassador for Airtel Kenya in Kenya.
“Tamani,” her debut album, was released in 2006. She has performed in the United States, Norway, Germany, Great Britain, Namibia, Tanzania, and Uganda. She has also performed in Djibouti, Dubai, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Liberia, and Djibouti.
Amani was featured on R Kelly’s 2010 single “Hands Across the World” This is the debut single by the African supergroup One 8, comprised of Amani, Ali Kiba, Navio, Fally Ipupa, 2face Idibia, JK, 4×4, and Movaizhaleine.
The tune, described by Billboard’s Diane Coetzer as a “uplifting ballad,” was released by Rockstar 4000 Music Entertainment.
In 2013, she collaborated with Ugandan dancehall duo Radio & Weasel to release “Kiboko Changu,” the main single from her most recent album. She released the single “Kizungu Zungu” in 2015. She released the reggae and dancehall-influenced song “Heartbreaker” in July 2015. The music video was filmed in Nairobi’s Garden Estate and released on September 8, 2015.
Cecilia Wairimu got born again in 2018 with ‘My God’ and ‘Upendo’ being some of her songs as a born again Christian.
Cecilia Wairimu’s Marital Status
In 2017, Cecilia tied the knot with her Nigerian love of her life, Chinasa Udeala, in a private ceremony whose details have remained a closely guarded secret.
Cecilia Wairimu’s Family & Siblings
Information on Cecilia Wairimu’s Family & Siblings is currently not in our database.
Why is Cecilia Wairimu famous?
Cecilia Wairimu, aka Amani was featured on R Kelly’s 2010 single “Hands Across the World” This is the debut single by the African supergroup One 8, comprised of Amani, Ali Kiba, Navio, Fally Ipupa, 2face Idibia, JK, 4×4, and Movaizhaleine.
Cecilia Wairimu’s Children
Legendary Kenyan musician Cecilia Wairimu, aka Amani, and her Nigerian husband welcomed their first child together in 2020, after 10 months of miscarriage.
