Meet Savinnah, one of Kenya’s fastest rising Music Stars.
Savinnah is an indie, fast-rising Kenyan pop artist based in Nairobi, Kenya. She is known for her enchanting voice and lyrical prowess. Born Joy Ciru Achieng’ Ogai, she started singing at age 4 and composing songs at 15. “Blink Twice” is an electrifying blend of electronic and pop, heavily influenced by German EDM and pop music sounds, is a new move for the fast-rising artist.
Savinnah is a fast-rising Kenyan pop artist from Nairobi celebrated for her enchanting voice, songwriting, and versatility. She began singing at 4 and composing at 15, officially launching her career in 2019 through YouTube covers and performing as a background vocalist. A multi-instrumentalist on piano and guitar, she studied music at Riara Girls High before pursuing BTec Music at Brookhouse, where she graduated with distinction—an achievement that earned her a newspaper feature spotlighting her talent. Her debut EP “Pardon Me” produced by SoFresh, and her hit single “Bad Mamacita”ft. Ndovu Kuu cemented her as one of Kenya’s most promising new stars.
In 2023, she became the first Kenyan artist signed by Universal Music Group without prior releases, a groundbreaking deal that expanded her artistry and industry knowledge. Alongside her solo career, Savinnah is also an accomplished songwriter, contributing to tracks such as Tonight by Nikita Kering, which was recognized in Rolling Stone’s Top 40 Songs from Africa 2024. Blending pop, afro-pop, hip-hop, and R&B, Savinnah uses her music to explore love in all its forms—heartbreak, passion, trust, and jealousy—while weaving in themes of women’s empowerment, positioning herself as a bold, diverse voice in the new era of African pop and R&B.
Some of Savinnah’s Accomplishments
Savinnah featured as the face of Oppo, blending music and tech in a powerful advertising campaign.
Savinnah has contributed her songwriting talents to various artists, including Nikita Kering on the hit track “Tonight”, showcasing her lyrical creativity and versatility.
After a period as a backup singer to Kenyan pop sensation Nikita Kering and after a brief stint signed to Universal Music Group, pop starlet Savinnah has finally started to carve out her own niche.
She released her debut EP, Pardon Me, in 2023 which was an eclectic mix of pop, electronic and Afrobeat influences. Ever since that release she has continued to steadily release music including the EDM inspired single Blink Twice in 2024. With collaborations on the way with producers such as Danski and Ndovu Kuu, I for one, look forward to hearing more from her in the near future.
She is currently pursuing computer science at the University of London and is planning more collaborations and projects, including a short film on gender-based violence.
See more about this amazing African Artist Savinnah on her website Savinnah.com
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