Jimwat biography definition

Kenyan rapper (born 1985)

Musical artist

James "Jim" Wathigo "Wat" Mburu, (born May 21, 1985), better known by his stage namesJimwat (stylized Jimw@t) and Jimweezy, is a Kenyan gengerapper.^[2][3]

Personal life

The name Jimwat is coined from his names, James Wathigo.

He was brought up in Kabete, Nairobi, Kenya and went to Musa Gitau Primary School and Chinga Boys High School later transferring to Kikuyu Secondary School, Thogoto. After his O levels he took a computer course and later studied graphic design.

The fall and rise of Jimwat - The Standard Entertainment

He started rapping while he was in Class 7.^[1]

Music career

While still in Form 4, Jimwat went to Calif Records and recorded his first song, Sema Nami Sweetie (Sheng for talk to me sweetie). It was not released until he completed his O levels. On clearing high school, Jimwat released it and he was shocked to hear it on 98.4 Capital FM a few days after its release.

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