With the successes that Kalamashaka had achieved, they ventured into a project to mentor other youth, mainly from Dandora estate and also from Mombasa town, into music and away from crime. This led to the birth of Ukoo Flani Mau Mau, a movement of more than 40 artistes from Nairobi and Mombasa. Some of the products of this group are Juliani, Zakah, MC Kah, Kitusewer, Wakamba Wawili, LNess, G-rongi, Cannibal, Sharama, Richie Rich among others. KShaka and the Ukoo Flani Mau Mau crew had a number of projects including Kilio Cha Haki and Dandora Burning.
Other than Ukoo Flani Mau Mau, several other artistes also came into the limelight right around this time and they included Poxi Presha, Nazizi, Nanoma, Warogi Wawili, Ndarling P, and Gidi Gidi Maji Maji.Nazizi paved the way for female emcees when she started back in the days with the track 'Nataka Kuwa Rapper' and this made her a big inspiration and role model among upcoming female rappers. She later became part Necessary Noize trio (together with Wyre and Bamzigi) churning out hits such as 'Kenyan Boy Kenyan Girl', 'Tension', 'Da Di Da', 'Nataka Toa' and 'Clang Clang'.
Gidi Gidi Maji Maji was also a big sensation, rapping in the luo language. There most recognizable hits were 'Ting Badi Malo' and 'Unbwogable'. Later on they landed a deal where they recorded another big single 'Many Faces' with the Gallo Records of South Africa.
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Kenyan Hiphop History pt 1: The Beginnings
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Kenyan Hiphop History pt 6: Current State and the Future
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