Gengetone fast rising star Ssaru’s untold story and why 2021 is her year (watch)

The Kenyan music industry even with the advent of streaming continues to be a male dominated affair. The emergence of Gengetone, a rough-edged kind of music which is considered vulgar by many has led to the rise of female artists such as Ssaru.

Ssaru whose official name is Sylvia Saru has cut a niche for herself in the industry since she did a freestyle that went viral.

The viral video of her doing a freestyle is what became the first step in her journey into the limelight.

Her first music video Nyama was released in 2019.

Gengetone star Ssaru.

Though still in her teens, this singer-songwriter has already amassed a sizeable fan base.

Behind the delicate voice, she writes the kind of ominous music that speaks directly to the masses who appreciate her unflinching honesty.

She describes herself as a versatile artist who can do any music.

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In 2020 she did major collabos with established artistes like Mejja and Jovial.

Her latest song with Timmy tdat dubbed Hapa  is currently giving other tracks a run for their monies on YouTube.

The Kayole born and bred artiste chose to follow her dreams at the expense of going to college, something she says she can never regret.

Watch her latest song below.