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Esther Akoth (born 8 April 1983[1]), better known as Akothee, is a Kenyan musician and businesswoman. She is the founder of Akothee Safaris, a tour company based in Kenya, the Akothee Foundation, a charity, and Aknotela and Akothee Homes, a real estate business.[2]

Early life and education

Akoth was born in 1983 in Kisumu County,[1] the daughter of an administrator father and a politician mother,[1] and grew up in Migori County.[1] She attended Nyabisawa Girls Secondary School, but dropped out at 14 to elope with her husband.[1][3]

Music career

Akoth's music career started in 2008.Шаблон:Cn Since then, she has released solo tracks as well as collaborations with other artists including Diamond Platnumz. Her released tracks include "Oyoyo" featuring MC Galaxy,[1] "Give It To Me" featuring Flavour,[1] "Sweet Love" featuring Diamond Platnumz,[1] "Benefactor", "Yuko Moyoni",[1] "New Dance" featuring Oc, "Osilliation", "Nimechoka", "Pashe", "Katika", "Djele Djele", "Shengerera", "Mama Bougerie", and "Tucheze".Шаблон:Cn In March 2020, Akoth released "Mwitu asa", a song written and sang in the Kamba language.[4]

Awards

She has won several awards, including "Best Female Artist (East Africa)" at the African Muzik Magazine Awards in 2016 and 2019,[1] "Best Video" at the African Muzik Magazine Awards in 2016,[1] and "Best Female Artist" at the African Entertainment Awards USA.[1]

Akoth has over one million followers on Instagram, and is currentlyШаблон:When the 11th most followed East African celebrity.[5][6][7]

Business career

Akoth founded Akothee Safaris, a tour and travel company based in Nairobi, Kenya,[1] and appointed her daughter as director of the company.

Personal life

Akoth has five children.[3] She owns houses in Mombasa, Migori County, and Zurich.[1]

References

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