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Hometown: Nairobi, KE
Label: Kivevelo Records
Website: www.mbuvism.com
Sounds Like: Fred Hammond, Sonnie BADU, Israel Houghton, Isaiah Katumwa-Fansbook, Michael W. Smith
Genre: Christian/Gospel
Mbuvi has a background in IT (MSc. Computer Based Information Systems, University of Sunderland, UK) and as an artist, he has graced the music industry for a while now.
In March 2006, Mbuvi completed the recording of his much anticipated debut album, titled Sweet Ndwale.In April 2006, the album Sweet Ndwale was released and has gone ahead to become a success in both secular and gospel stations. Songs like Nishike, Je’taime, Dua, Sweet Ndwale & Kimbilio have gone on to occupy pole positions in various radio station charts and even TV stations, not only in Kenya but in the whole of the East African region.
In 2009 Mbuvi released His sophomore album, Wewe which is a 13 track project. The album is an eclectic mix of styles that Mbuvi has been exposed to and it’s the album with the song Kivevelo which won a Kisima music award in the ethnic fusion category and Kivevelo won in the 2009 Groove Awards in the category Traditional song of the year.
In 2010, during the Groove Awards, Mbuvi won an award for the Eastern song of the year with the song Mutui Museo (Good Neighbor).
In the year 2011, Mbuvi released his third album Kwata kawaya. The album has already received rave reviews with Kwata Kawaya, the title track topping charts all over Eastern Africa and is a huge favorite of both the young and the old.
In 2011 Kwata Kawaya won Mbuvi a Kisima Award 2011 for Benga Artist of the year. In 2012 (June 1) Mbuvi got the honour of performing at the Madaraka day Celebration to the joy of a huge crowd that included President Kibaki, many government officials and dignitaries from all over the world.
“Niaje! New Music: Mbuvi Feat. Kevoh Yout – Nue Nendete (Official Video)
I just can’t get enough of the energy that gospel guru Mbuvi displays in his videos and this brand new overture, produced by Dreamland Film’s award winning Dr. Eddie is no different.
‘Nue Nendete’ featuring Kevoh Yout manages to coalesce traditional instrumentals and vocals with a somewhat Caribbean and reggae beat somewhere in the track to deliver a catchy tune that’s set to give you that ‘good feeling’.
We think this brand new Mbuvi single is set to be a hit, with its amazing video quality and his personality which brims to the edge of the video. Have a first and EXCLUSIVE look at Mbuvi’s latest here:”
Kevin Oyugi - http://niaje.com
“Believe it or not, this is gospel singer Mbuvi
Celebrated gospel singer Mbuvi is a shocked man as people are not believing that this song `nakupenda we’ is his.
‘’Kwani a Kenyan cannot sing like this,’’ Mbuvi asked. Hope guys are not confusing Mbuvi with Usher because the video is excellent and the directors from Washamba Unlimited are very creative.
This is quality work from singer Mbuvi and this confirms why he's among the best gospel artistes in the country.”
Jeff Mwangi - http://www.ghafla.co.ke
“MBUVI RELEASES KWATA KAWAYA ALBUM
Gospel artiste Mbuvi has released his new album Kwata Kawaya (strum the guitar wire). The 10-track album is retailing for Kshs 300. Earlier this month, Mbuvi was involved in a freak accident in a commuter bus. "I wanted to alight and close the door. But I didn't notice that the door did not have a handle. Some of my fingers got stuck and consequently I fell down under the bus. Thank God the driver swiftly responded with an emergency break," Mbuvi told Pulse.”
http://www.kenyangospel.com
“Mbuvi Goes Back to the Kwata Kawaya Style in His New Video. Check Out the Trailer
Mbuvi's last release, Wewe Mkuu, was a 180 from his last hit, Kwata Kawaya. From the video from his latest teaser for Nue Nendete, he goes back to the uppity style of Kwata Kawaya that amde him so popular.”
Adam Wagwau - http://www.ghafla.co.ke
“Gospel Taking Over – Mbuvi’s New Video Sets New Standards, Watch it Here
Gospel music in Kenya has its own class of audience but the audience is only fed with quality that is wanting and mostly, what is called the River Road recordings from both audio to video productions. The huge market for gospel music has therefore been left to either settle for that quality or seek solace in foreign music after picking from the very few artists who are trying to make a difference.
Such artistes include Daddy Owen, Mercy Masika, Marion Shako and Kwata Kawaya’s Mbuvi among others. Mbuvi has made a re-brand of his style and has created a new height in the gospel music standards. Below is his latest video, Wewe Mkuu. Our review of it puts it quite high among other gospel videos and we believe this is a step towards the right direction for gospel music.
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http://niaje.com
“Video Release: Mbuvi's Wewe Mkuu Finally Out
Mbuvi's Wewe Mkuu video is finally out. With the song, he does a 180 compared to his last hit, which is still a club favorite. Kwata Kawaya's pace is faster and more upbeat compared to Wewe Mkuu.”
Adam Wagwau - http://www.ghafla.co.ke
“Alice Wahome, Alice Kamande, Hellen Mtawali, Mbuvi & More To Perform at Launch”
Adam Wagwau - http://www.ghafla.co.ke
“Interlude: High Energy Gospel with Mbuvi in “Nue Nendete”
Sep. 26 Entertainment no comments
Gospel artiste Mbuvi has released yet another video, Nue Nendete (It’s You I Love), a collabo with Kevoh Yout.
As usual, the video has comedic elements in it, but this time it’s a little toned down (not that I’m complaining).
Great way to start your day! This one will be playing in a lot of churches (and clubs maybe)”
http://akenyangirl.com
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Comedians, entertainers and local celebrities are among a star-studded cast that will lead a charity walk set to be held next weekend in support of victims with cerebral palsy.
Fred Omondi, Gospel musician Mbuvi and Dj Pinye are among a hand full of prominent personalities who will grace the event and walk with the children at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday the 30th of June 2012 from 8.00am.”
Kevin Oyugi - http://www.ghafla.co.ke
“Gospel musicians Mbuvi and Gerry Wainaina together with mean judge Ian Mbugua debuted their Christmas song at the second installment of comedy night at Hilton Tsavo Ball Room yesterday night. The second edition of Kenya Kona Comedy Nite fame saw the trio launching the Christmas song dubbed Happy Birthday Jesus. Kiss 100’s comic Jalang’o, Radio Maisha’s Mshamba Zebedayo, Lucky Balaa from Mombasa, Wilbroda a.k.a Wilpi were among other upcoming comedians, who headlined the show.”
The Star
“Mbuvi in City Hoppa mishap
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The Standard; Pulse Magazine
