Man Wazimu

Born Peter Wagany,Man Wazimu ’Virgin Man’ aka ‘Da present’ is a Nairobi-based Reggae artiste with a unique voice and style. Coming from Mukuru Kwa njenga Slums where talent is plenty but resources are scarce, getting into the music industry is quite a tall order.

Having been inspired by Hardstone the strict Seventh Day Adventist had to overcome various challenges from 2000 until 2003 when he did his first single with Scratch Digital Recordz, having met Roba the producer in the later quarter of 2000.The Man Wazimu and Roba partnership yielded songs like 'Witness', 'Other Kenyans' and 'Airtime' with 'Airtime' making it to the top 20 rising reggae artiste in the world as per All Fm Manchester UK-based radio station, a show hosted by DJ Raven with both 'Airtime' and 'Other Kenyans' making it to the top 20 Africa artiste to watch in 2008 having a foothold in Uk reggae scene while based in Nairobi Kenya.

Other selektas like DJ Pauze of the UK,Prince Thierry of France, Jaffa Mafia of New Zealand and many others recognized the new sound of reggae.

In this business where the strong do not survive,the weak have no chance only the adaptive live Man Wazimu have been consistent with conscious lyrics songs infused by righteous teachings for the people giving a voice to the under-privilege while acknowledging that material blessings is not a crime.

Man Wazimu has also worked with various producers like Keygun of Sonic Sounds where he did 'Nah Obsessed' featuring a budding singer Eimah Rox,'Own cross' and 'Give me strength' featured by Keygun, Dj Supa Kush, a Kansas-based producer voicing a bashment riddim titled 'Rude Awakening' with a song called 'Sim card'.

Working with Waunde Music resulted in the songs 'Emergency pills', 'K'Ogallo' and 'Prisoners Xmas' on Santa Claus Riddim. Working with Trublaze Recordz he voiced Next Level Riddim a song titled 'Bad Gal gone Good.'

His debut album titled ' My Say' is out, a fifteen-track album that is conscious, tackling various topics in life.The album is available for sale at http://mdundo.com/a/401
His second album titled 'The Way' is also available, comprising of twelve songs: 'One Drop Reggae',two Ragga tunes and one semi-acoustic song.The messages in the songs tackle various issues from Hardcore reggae to love .