Renowned Kikuyu Benga musician Samidoh is set to take the stage at the 30th edition of Koroga Festival at The Gardens, Moi South Lake, Naivasha on Friday June 24.
The popular musician, real name Samuel Muchoki rose to nationwide prominence a few years ago with hits like “Ndire Mutwe’ and ‘Wendo Maguta’ among other hits that have proven hits with his throngs of fans, both locally and beyond.
Despite courting controversy over extra marital affairs for months on end, Samidoh is one of the country’s most sought-after performers, with an impressive crowd appeal on stage. His performance roster boasts of tens of gigs, most of which are characteristically packed to the brim. Beyond the Kenyan borders, the musician has also gone on a USA tour that saw him hit the stage in various states.
As you gear up and get your dancing sneakers ready for his performance, The Sauce gives you a little sneak peak of his musical sounds with a few of his popular hits. Here goes:
Wendo Wi Cama (With Joyce Wa Mama)
The two Kikuyu hearthrobs croon about the thrilling nature of love and what not. This was one of his biggest hits and has racked up a whopping 6.1 million YouTube views.
Murata Wa Ngai
Another fan-favorite. Samidoh taps into his spiritual side in this mellow track, showing fans he’s not a one-style artiste.
Mumbi
He sings about an old flame who moves to the city and takes on the high-flying, fast-lane life and abandons her old ways and old lover. In his quest to have her back, he tries to get her to go back to the roots, to no avail.
Nairobi City
One of his latest releases, Samidoh chronicles the intrigues of Nairobi, singing its praises while narrating the various behaviors you will encounter in Kenya’s most populated city.
Ndire Mutwe
Know the typical love stories that go something like…everyone warns you about a prsopective lover but you won’t hear none of it? Or said lover pays you dust but you still have hots for them? This fan-favorite sees Samidoh sing about just that.
There goes your teeny-weeny crash course. See you on the dancefloor!