Wahu Kagwi

Rosemary Wahu Kagwi, known professionally as Wahu, is a Kenyan singer-songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur who publicly transitioned to gospel music in 2017. Born on March 22, 1980, in Nairobi, Kenya, she holds a degree in Mathematics and Communication from the University of Nairobi. Wahu began her music career in 2000 with the release of her debut single, "Niangalie," and spent years as a well-known secular artist before shifting her focus to gospel.

Over the course of her early career, Wahu recorded several popular songs, including "Sitishiki" (2005) and the award-winning "Sweet Love" (2008). Her work earned her notable recognition: in 2008 she became the first recipient of the Best Female Artist award at the MTV Africa Music Awards, won Best Female Artist (Kenya) at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards, and took home Best Song ("Sweet Love") and Best Reggae Artiste/Group at the Kisima Music Awards. The following year, the music video for "Sweet Love" won Best East African and Best Ragga Dancehall Video at the Channel O Music Video Awards.

Following her shift to gospel music in 2017, Wahu released the singles "Sifa" (2017), "My Everything" (2018), and "Nifanane Nawe" (2018). She is married to fellow Kenyan musician David Mathenge, better known as Nameless. Outside of music, Wahu is the founder of the Afrosiri Salon business, reflecting her entrepreneurial interests alongside her musical career.