Victoria Kimani is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, and entertainer. She was previously signed to the Nigerian record label Chocolate City. In late 2012, she became the first female artist signed by the Chocolate City music label, releasing her debut single, “Mtoto”, under the label in March 2013. The video was shot in Los Angeles. Her debut album was released in 2016.
Victoria Kimani Biography
| Date of Birth | July 28, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States |
| Profession | World Music Singer |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Early Life
Victoria Kimani (born on 28 July 1985, 40 years old) in Los Angeles, California, United States. The music diva was born to clergy parents in the U.S. She spent two years with her parents in Benin City, where they carried out their missionary work. She has two older brothers, Bamboo and Kimya Miyaki.
Education
Victoria Kimani attended the College of Education after arriving in Kenya. She claimed that her mother had wanted her to become a nurse or a lawyer. But unfortunately, she was a dropout.
Career
Kimani attributes that she began her career doing back-ups for Mercy Myra. It involved considerable travel; she later opted to drop out of school to pursue a music career fully.
The Kenyan music goddess covered “Oleku,” a song by Ice Prince and one of the biggest hits on the continent at the time. This eventually got the attention of the artist, an executive at Chocolate City.
The two dated for two years and worked together on music projects. Being the first female artist to be signed by the label, she released “Mtoto,” her debut single under the record label, in 2013.
Despite her origin, she is considered one of the most versatile Nigerian entertainers in recent times.
Between 2014 and 2016, Kimani released the single “Show,” produced by singer and producer Tekno Miles, and other singles such as; “Vex,”; “Two of Dem,”; “Loving You,”; and “Booty Bounce,” featuring Tanzanian artists Diamond Platnumz and Ommy Dimpoz; in 2016, Kimani released her new single “All the Way,” featuring Khuli Chana.
On 13 May 2015, Kimani and seven African female musicians, including Cobhams Asuquo, and a team from the One Campaign met in Johannesburg to create “Strong Girl.” The song features singers Waje (Nigeria), Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania), Arielle T (Gabon), Gabriela (Mozambique), Yemi Alade (Nigeria), Selmor Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe), Judith Sephuma (South Africa), Blessing Nwafor (South Africa) and actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Nigeria).
Kimani appeared alongside Emma Nyra and Cynthia Morgan in the video of “Vex” in February 2015. She also collaborated with her previous label mate, Ice Prince, on her song “Loving You,” released in May 2015.
She paid homage to the Grammy-award-winning artist Angelique Kidjo’s “Wombo Lombo” in her song “All the Way,” where she featured Khuli Chana in 2016. V
In December 2017, Victoria Kimani released her second studio album, “Safari,” which featured collaborations with top African artists such as Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, Sarkodie, Phyno, and Khuli Chana. The work was highly regarded and considered her best studio album.
In December 2017, during a radio interview with Adelle Onyango and Shaffie Weru, Kimani revealed that her contract with Chocolate City had expired and that she felt it was time for her to become an independent artist.
She also ventured into acting, appearing in 7-inch Curve, which showcased a different side of her, aside from singing.
She has received nominations for many awards throughout her music career. She got a nomination for the Most Gifted Newcomer Video for her “Mtoto” at the 20133 Channel O Music Video Award.
She was nominated for Best Female Artist and Best Female Artist (East Africa) at the 2014 African Muzik Magazine Awards.
songs of victoria kimani
Album
Safari (2016)
Mixtapes
Queen Victoria (2013)
Singles
- Whao
- M’toto
- Show
- Prokoto” (featuring Ommy Dimpoz and Diamond Platnumz)
- “Vex” (Cynthia Morgan, Victoria Kimani, and Emma Nyra)
- “Her” (Victoria Kimani featuring Milli)
- “Loving You” (Victoria Kimani featuring Ice Prince)
- “Two of Dem”
- “Booty Bounce
- “All the Way” (Victoria Kimani featuring Khuli Chana)
- Walahi (Cover)
Personal Life
The beautiful Kenyan singer has been romantically linked to many artists in the past. She is reportedly dating the famous American comedian Michael Blackson.
I can’t date a broke, unambitious man – Victoria Kimani reveals
Kenyan singer and songwriter, Victoria Kimani is unapologetically not ready to date a guy who doesn’t have cash.
Speaking on Upclose with Betty, the China Love singer talked about some of the qualities she looks for in a man and why her love life is ‘dead’.
“First of all you can’t be broke,” Victoria said.
“He needs to have swag and be successful”, she continued.
Social Media
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Net Worth
Victoria Kimani is currently one of the richest female musicians in Kenya with an estimated net worth of $3 million.
