Mboya Wamumbe; Music Artist & The Talented Solo Guitarist Behind Most Kikuyu Music Hits

Instrumentalists are rarely recognized in the music industry yet they contribute a large part in the making of successful hit songs. This time, we focus on one highly talented solo guitarist hopping across one studio to another due to big demand of his guitar plucking skills. His name is Mboya Wamumbe, son to the legendry benga musician 'Joseph Wamumbe' from Gatanga. Mboya has been in the industry for several years now and is being regarded as one of the very best solo guitarists. 

After the passing away of Lumumba who was considered the best solo guitarist by many top kikuyu musicians in early 2000s, a big gap was left especially in the kikuyu benga arena. Mboya Wamunbe later came in handy and actually even became the official guitarist for the likes of John Demathew both in recording and live perfomances. He has also played recording works for 'Kimani wa Turacco', Kuruga wa Wanjiku, Evans Demathew, Muigai wa Njoroge, Kinga Daniel, among many others.

His works not only thrive in secular music, but also in the gospel industry especially 'kigooco' tunes. Mboya's face features prominently in many kikuyu TV live music show performances, indeed securing himself a special place in the field.

Unknown to many people, Mboya wamumbe is a composer and a singer with his own recorded work. Last year, he sang a great benga song titled 'Kanyoni Kairu' which talks about investing your earnings wisely and not to be carried away by urban pleasures. Find it in his youtube channel here:

KANYONI KAIRU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpMm2kGqcOk)