Cecilia Sagini Kemunto (born 5 November 1991), better known as Cece Sagini, is an African singer and songwriter based in Nairobi, Kenya. She first came into the music scene with a collaboration with Jimmy Gait with the song Appointment.[1] There after she has released more popular singles such as "Sio Mwisho", "Feel it", "I'm A Doer" Ft Octopizzo, "9 to 5" and a Kisii song labelled "Ensobosobo".[2]
Cece Sagini | |
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 Cece On A Mission | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Cecilia Sagini Kemunto |
| Born | 5 November 1991 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Genres | Urban Contemporary, Afro fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Piano and Guitar |
| Years active | 2012 - present |
| Website | cecesagini.com |
Her contribution to the music industry earned her one Groove Award for song of the year.
Early life
editCece Sagini was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. She is a last born in a family of four sisters; Esther Sagini, Stella Sagini, Cynthia Sagini and herself. Growing up with a father, 'Anthony Sagini', who enjoyed music and played the guitar and her mother, 'Jane Sagini', who was a two term choir chair lady at her local church, Cece Sagini easily picked up the love of music and therefore began piano classes at the age of 11.
Career
editIn 2012, Cece Sagini officially began her music career. She had her first break through a collaboration with a popular gospel artist called Jimmy Gait, Appointment,[3] which was awarded 'Song of the Year' in the Groove Awards 2013. In 2013, she joined Sauti Academy,[4] a one year music program that enabled her to better her musical skills. During this time, she met a renowned producer MG who produced her first single Sio Mwisho which she released on 1 December 2013. She then worked with producers Big Soul and Kevin Provoke on a single titled Feel It which was released 3 June 2015.[5] During this time she was invited to represent Kenya in a festival in Israel[6] On coming back she collaborated with a popular Hip Hop artist Octopizzo on a hit song titled 'I'm A Doer' which was released on 9 November 2015. On gaining popularity, with her music playing on MTV and Trace, Sagini went on to release her fourth single '9 to 5' on 23 February 2016. Cece Sagini then displayed the Kisii culture in her single titled "Ensobosobo" (In English; Peruvian ground Cherry) which she co-wrote with her mother 'Jane Sagini' and released on 20 July 2016.
Discography
edit| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Appointment Ft Jimmy Gait | [7] |
| 2013 | Sio Mwisho | [8] |
| 2015 | Feel It | [9] |
| 2015 | I'm A Doer Ft Octopizzo | [10] |
| 2016 | 9 To 5 | [11] |
| 2016 | Ensobosobo | [12] |
| 2017 | Come Down | [13] |
References
edit- ^ "Cece Sagini Biography". Hashtag Square. James. Archived from the original on 30 July 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ "artist spotlight cece sagini". Kenyan Vibe. Lizzie Farida.
- ^ "Jimmy Gait Appointment Cece". Kenyans. Kenyans.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Sauti Academy Auditions". Mdundo. Mdundo. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "One On One Cece Sagini". Daily Nation. Osongo. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "Sassy Cece Sagini reveals". Standard Digital. Kevin Oguoko. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- ^ "APPOINTMENT -JIMMY GAIT FT CECE". Xhood. Dj Priesty. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ "Cece Sagini – Sio Mwisho". Msanii. Team Msanii. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ^ "Cece Sagini Feel It". Lyraoko. Lyra Aoko. Archived from the original on 1 October 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "VIDEO: Cece Sagini feat Octopizzo – I'AM A DOER". Capital Campus. Capital Campus. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "SHOWBUZZ: Why Cece Sagini quit her 9 to 5 job". Daily Nation. Josephine Mosongo. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
- ^ "Music Review: Cece Sagini – Ensobosobo". Capital Campus. Ivy Mang'eli. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ "Music Review: Cece Sagini – Come Down". NaitobiWire. Richard Kamau. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
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