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One of the finest soul artists from East Africa, Atemi Oyungu began singing at the age of 10. She first made her mark in the music scene with the all-girl group, Intu but went solo in 2007. Atemi has also toured Africa and the rest of the world extensively. She has performed at festivals such at Sauti za Busara (Zanzibar), Umoja Flying Carpet Festival (Mozambique), Sawa Sawa festival (Kenya) and most recently at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC in 2014. She played a major role in Wainaina’s musical production, Mo Faya, that showed off Broadway in New York and in Basel in addition to being one of Kenya's most successful theater productions. Atemi has been also known as a successful TV host of an all-Africa TV show, Africa Rising.
The artist released her first single, “Happy”, in 2004; and in 2008 launched her debut album, “Hatimaye”, and released her 2nd album "Manzili' in 2013. Her 3rd album is expected later in 2015 and has already dropped a first single called 'Moyo'. She has collaborated with East African greats such as Delvin Mudigi (Sauti Sol), Eric Wainaina, Chris Adwar and Lady Jaydee to name a few and performed alongside international starts such as Omar Lye Fook, Hugh Masekela, Lira and Anthony Hamilton.
A mix of neo-soul and Afro-fusion, Atemi’s sound has been described as that of “Miriam Makeba meeting Jill Scott.”
“There was fun at the Carnivore Simba Saloon in Nairobi, as Pine Creek Records and alcohol brand Jack Daniels hosted music and fun lovers to a concert on Saturday.
Dubbed the Live Dimensions, the event saw an array of artistes drop amazing sets of live performances.
The hundreds of fans enjoyed every moment as artistes livened up the evening with some exhilarating shows.
The event was headlined by one of Kenya's best Afro Soul singers Atemi Oyungu.
She belted some of her hit jams including Bebi Bebi, Kama We, Taxi, Nairobi and Moyo .
Other artistes who graced the stage included Urban Soul singer-songwriter Fena Gitu, Kendi Nkonge and the Wenza band.”
Elly Gitau - The Star
“Afro Soul queen Atemi Oyungu has once again show her admirable versatility by working with one of Kenya's best rappers, Khaligraph Jones.
Produced by legendary sound engineer R-Kay, the new single titled Kama We is a Zouk Pop love song that captures the tempestuous nature of relationships and also depicts a different side of Khaligraph from the lethal rapper his fans know him to be.
The video was shot and directed by the award-winning Nigerian producer, Clarence Peters. It'is the third single off her upcoming third album.
Atemi’s velvet voice paired with Khaligraph Jone’s effortless smooth flow will surely leave you entertained.
Atemi, the multi-talented singer, songwriter and performer has curved out a niche for her in the music industry. Having started singing at a tender age hence she has honored her skill as an Afro Soul artiste.”
Elly Gitau - The Star
“Taurus Musik and Pine-creek records present the official video for Bebi Bebi from one of the finest Afro-Neo Soul artist Atemi Oyungu. Its time to get familiar with this experienced and awesome singer.
Atemi’s style is quite different because it appeals to both a younger audience as well as a more seasoned music lover. Atemi is known for hit songs like Some Day featuring Chris Adwar, Usijali, Sunny day, Nairobi, just to mention but a few. The song Bebi Bebi produced by Zouk Legend Rkay is a powerful love song which perfectly blends English with Kiswahili. Atemi talks about how this guy, makes her feel loved and appreciated, what more can a lady ask for? And this guy must be lucky, as she accepts to marry him, at the end of it all.
Atemi’s sweet and soothing vocals paired with the delicate sound of afro-Neo soul give a fresh feel to African Music.The video shot by Nigerian Super Director Aje Films. Bebi Bebi is her second single in her third album. Watch this video and share.”
Ghafla
“On her debut release of ‘’Happy’’ in 2004, Kenya were undoubtedly impressed by the new hit single which was a product of Atemi Oyungu. The powerful vocals were likened to award winning musicians such as Angie Stone or Aretha Franklin. Atemi has been described as Kenya’s Miriam Makeba with her powerful and emotive stage presence.
Coming from a musical family Atemi began singing at a very early age out of constant encouragement from her family to take part in a number of musical projects. At 10yrs old she began singing at the junior choir at Nairobi Baptist Church.
At the end of her secondary education, she and a group of friends formed an accapella gospel group called Thrown Together by Christ (TTBC) and were sponsored by Youth for Christ to go on a musical tour of Zimbabwe. Atemi continued with the group until she joined USIU in 1996 and formed the singing and dance group Karisma.
Atemi’s drive to surpass local industry standards with her powerful vocals and well written”
Njambi Mungai - SDE
“Atemi Oyungu signed up by Gatwitch Records
A UK-based record label with presence in Kenya and Sudan, Gatwitch Records, has taken up neo-soul and Afro-fusion artist, Atemi Oyungu under its wings.
Atemi began singing at the age of ten, before stepping onto the scene via an all-girl group INTU. In 2003 Atemi joined Kenyan sensation, Eric Wanaina, as an assistant vocal harmony provider for his band. She has been hosting an all-Africa TV show, Africa Rising, since 2009.
Atemi released her first single, “Happy”, in 2004; and in 2008 launched her debut album, “Hatimaye”. The musician collaborated with Nyatichi Nyasani and a Ugandan sensation, Kawesa, and “I need to Know”, a song for a UNFPA project supporting sex education for children in schools. Another collabo, “Earth Song”, was with Kenyan musician, Nikki, for a UNDP project to clean the Nairobi River.
A mix of neo-soul and Afro fusion, Atemi’s sound has been described as that of “Miriam Makeba meeting Jill Scott.”
Capital Lifestyle
