Olivia Ambani

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Olivia Ambani is an award winning singer- songwriter, from Kenya who was nominated she won Songwriter of the year at Cafe Ngoma Awards in 2022. She was also nominated for The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA, 2019) in the continental category for Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music and Songwriter of The Year in Africa. In late 2018 Olivia Ambani was also selected to be part of #emPawa100 artists, selected by emPawa Africa a competition founded by Mr Eazi, that was searching for 100 talented artists from all over Africa.

In April 2020 Olivia Ambani released her debut album – THE AWAKENING – featuring 14 songs all written and performed by her, including her inspirational single – Better Than Just Fine – that she released in 2019 thanks to emPawa Africa.

Olivia Ambani has also been making waves in the House/electronic music scene releasing a chart topping EP - Take A Chance - and a number of great collaborations where Olivia is featured as the vocalist and songwriter: Spirit by Silvva, Remember by Kayrop, Kingdom by Vidza, Show Me by Kusini & Silvva and "Dreams Of My Guku" by SBfire.

Performing has always been one of Olivia’s favourite things, she has performed at various shows
and festivals: The Wall of Greens Gothenburg Festival in Sweden (2022) and Triller Fest (2020) first
international virtual festival. In August 2023 she had a show in Switzerland at Mahogany Hall. Olivia Ambani continues to captivate her audience by creating live through her freestyle sessions that are a constant part of her performance sets. In 2020 she launched #FreestyleFriday Series on her YouTube channel.

In March 2021 her song - Falling Star - was featured in a movie “Just In Time” showing on NETFLIX and in 2022 her music was nominated for Best Score at The Kalasha Film and TV awards (2022) in the documentary Tales From The Pandemic.

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This song was in a movie on NETFLIX! #familyvacation #Shorts #Superhuman #OliviaAmbani #kenya
I DID IT!!! ���Still can’t believe it #MusicCareer #Shorts #mentorship #Kenya #mentorshipprogram
Performing Spirit at Jamhuri Sessions #Shorts #acoustic #livemusic #OliviaAmbani
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Remember
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Spirit - Silvva & Olivia Ambani (Preview)
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Take A Chance
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SBfire Feat Olivia Ambani - Dreams Of My Guku (Radio Version)
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Olivia Ambani - Falling Star
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Olivia Ambani - Lullaby Of Regrets
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Olivia Ambani - THE AWAKENING (Debut Album) [Track Preview]
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Rise - Gabrielle - Olivia Ambani Cover
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Olivia Ambani - I Do - feat. Noel Grass (Freestyle)
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Olivia Ambani - Breaking My Heart feat. Noel Grass (Freestyle)
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Fix You - ColdPlay - Olivia Ambani Cover
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A Couple Of Forevers - Chrisette Michele - Olivia Ambani Cover (Live)
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Dancing On My Own – Robyn – Olivia Ambani Cover
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Videos

New fitness goals with a Caribbean twist �!!
She Freestyled in Maragoli during a show ��
Live Garden Sessions in Nairobi ☀️
Experiencing global golf tournament for the first time - Magical Kenya Open ��
Investing In The Sports Industry In Kenya ��
YES I LOVE YOU ��!
Emotional Recap of 30 Day Challenge!!
I did 30 days of movement, here's what happened!
DAY 30 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE � I’ve cried so much! This challenge saved my life!
DAY 29 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE! Done!!! 24hrs to my move goal
DAY 28 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE DONE! I Survived Pam of @MindMuscleJourney ��
DAY 27 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE DONE! ��☺️☺️
DAY 26 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE was super special I had my mum join me ���
DAY 25 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE DONE! Getting emotional the closer I get to Day 30 ���
DAY 24 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done! Yoga stretches got me feeling relaxed!
DAY 23 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done! Fallen back in love with swimming ���
DAY 22 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done!!! The countdown begins
DAY 21 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE - This one got me rethinking my whole life focus �!
DAY 20 | 30 MOVE Done!!! Wohooo hit a new PB in my run ��‍♀️
DAY 19 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done! Just 11 days left �‍�!!!
DAY 18 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done! Definitely had fun with this movement ☺️��
DAY 17 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done! I got too excited on Day 16 so I needed to walk today �
DAY 16 | 30 MOVE Challenge Done! I got to swim with cool Speedo equipment!
DAY 15 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done! Halfway point �� I think this calls for a celebration!
DAY 14 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done! My sister picked this workout!!
DAY 13 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done!
DAY 12 | 30 MOVE CHALENGE - This plyometric workout humbled me �
Every movement doesn’t have to be hard ☺️ | DAY 11 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done! #staymoving
DAY 10 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done!
DAY 9 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done!
DAY 8 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done!
DAY 7 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done! One week of movement �
DAY 6 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done!!! Can’t believe it one more day to make it to a week ����.
DAY 5 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done!
DAY 4 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE Done!
DAY 3 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE done!
DAY 2 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE done!
DAY 1 | 30 MOVE CHALLENGE done!
Join the 30 Move Challenge: A 30-Day Movement Commitment!
My mood this year � Open and laying it all on the line….
2024 RECAP ��� What a year it was!!
Make Movement A Priority In 2025!!
Stop Thinking About Working Out - Focus On This Instead!!!
I Met Kenyan Athlete Legend Catherine Ndereba also known as Catherine The Great!!!
Where It All Began! Can’t believe it’s been 20yrs since I was there �!
This song changed My Life: Mary Did You Know? Sang it first 20 yrs ago
Secret To Being Consistent, It will Surprise You!
My song Shoulder was used in this film! #FilmMusic #Shorts #friendship #indiefilm
Embracing My Natural Hair: How I Overcame Negative Mindset | PART 3
When you get to introduce VIDZA at Mixmag Lab Nairobi ��!!! #mixmag #Nairobi #electronicmusic
Hair Type Representation In Advertising/Content Matters!!! #naturalhair #Shorts #hairjourney
Embracing My Natural Hair: What Advertising Taught Me About My Hair! | PART 2
This is what it takes to be consistent and it’s not what you think!! #consistency #atomichabits
My hair broke a blow drier �!!! #Hairstories #NaturalHair #Shorts #hairjourney #hairstyle
Embracing My Natural Hair: A 40-Year-Old's Journey | PART 1
GET READY WITH ME! #styling #getreadywithme #Shorts #OliviaAmbani #singer #naturalhair #makeup
I DID IT!!! ���Still can’t believe it #MusicCareer #Shorts #mentorship #Kenya #mentorshipprogram
WHAT A VOICE ��!! #music #electronicmusic #Kikonavarro #oliviaambani #CeeElAssaad #shorts #Ibiza
What an experience �!!!! #Fragmnts #Mutuamatheka #Nairobi #citylife #Kenya #photography #Shorts
Night life in Nairobi!!! #Shorts #nairobi #citylife #clubbing #dancing
I can’t believe she did this!!! #eruption #vocalrange #oliviaambani #shorts
MONDAY MOTIVATION! May you rise to great heights, may all the success you seek find you. #Shorts
Performing Spirit at Jamhuri Sessions #Shorts #acoustic #livemusic #OliviaAmbani
PART 2 | Supporting your parents to plan for retirement! #Shorts #moneyconversations #moneytips
PART 1 | RETIREMENT PLANNING WITH YOUR PARENTS!#moneyconversations #Shorts #retirement #finance
COME SEE ME LIVE Kenya Conservatoire Of Music! #shorts #Nairobi #Kenya #LiveMusic
THE HENG!! WHAT A NIGHT�!! #nairobi #Shorts #shows #Kenya #Music #Concerts #heng
Creative Entrepreneurship Workshop In Nairobi! #Shorts #EmbeCreative #OliviaAmbani #Kenya #Nairobi
I MADE MORE MONEY DOING THIS!!! #MoneyConversations #Shorts #OliviaAmbani #kenya #creativeshorts
Breath � #Shorts #mindfulness
Running 10km at Nairobi City Marathon #Shorts #Runner #OliviaAmbani #nairobi #Kenya
Why I started talking about money! #generationalwealth #Shorts #moneyconversations #oliviaambani
LET’S TALK ABOUT MONEY!!! #moneyconversations #Shorts #CreativesMoneyTalk #OliviaAmbani
This song was in a movie on NETFLIX! #familyvacation #Shorts #Superhuman #OliviaAmbani #kenya
When your song is used in the trailer of a movie that will be on Netflix � #Shorts #netflix
I love my life ☺️ freestyle fun after show rehearsals #freestyle #shorts #show
KENYA �� TO TANZANIA �� BY BUS VIA MOMBASA
NEW MUSIC | ÉTERNELS ESPOIRS @Hopiho x Tonnio x Olivia Ambani #shorts #kenya #music #eternalhope
USEFUL RESOURCES #RejectTheFinanceBill2024 #Shorts #Kenya #finance #financebill2024
It’s Finally Out Sprit Lyric Visualizer ��� #spirit #afrotechhouse #housemusic #southafrica
Silvva x Olivia Ambani - SPIRIT (LYRIC VISUALIZER)
Singing for the love it #justsing #Shorts #singing #freestyle
Musicians struggling financially watch this video #shorts #moneymindset #moneyconversations
Remember you are not alone in this journey of life. Trust your spirit. #shorts #spirit #Intuition
Behind the Scenes: Creating 'Remember, the Highs and Lows' with Olivia Ambani #Shorts #artist
From Inspiration to Creation: The Making of 'Remember, the Highs and Lows'
I was featured on MUSIC IN US (Ep.14) Series by Frank GP #shorts #housemusic #musician
FOLLOW THE LEADINGS #shorts #shortsvideo #instinct #guidance #spiritualawakening
REMEMBER (House Remix) is OUT NOW for your enjoyment Olivia Ambani x Kayrop #shorts #housemusic
YouTube Growth Hacks | Insider Tips I Learnt From The YouTube Team!!! #YouTubeMadeForYou
Previewed REMEMBER (House Remix) at The Alchemist with Kayrop �#shorts #housemusic #remix #musician
PART 2 FREESTYLE FRIDAYS: Addicted To You Ft. Noel Grass #shorts #freestyle #musician #OliviaAmbani
FREESTYLE FRIDAYS: Addicted To You Ft. Noel Grass PART 1/3 #shorts #freesty #musician #OliviaAmbani
19 African designers feat in Tradition(al) exhibition by Sunny Dolat #shorts #africanfashion #Art
Part 6 | How I got featured on Africa 54 News (VOA Africa) #shorts #storytime #Africa54 #musician
Part 5 | How I got featured on Africa 54 News (VOA Africa) #shorts #storytime #musician #Africa54
Part 4 | How I got featured on Africa 54 News (VOA Africa) #storytime #shorts #musician #Africa54
Part 3 | How I got featured on Africa 54 News (VOA Africa) #storytime #shorts #musician #Africa54
Part 2 | How I got featured on Africa 54 News (VOA Africa) #storytime #shorts #musician #Africa54
Part 1 | How I got featured on Africa 54 News (VOA Africa)#storytime #shorts #musician #Africa54
Live at Ankole Grill (Kilimani) In Nairobi #shorts #LiveMusic #youtubemadeforyou #acoustic
YouTube threw us a graduation party � #youtubemadeforyou #YouTubeMadeForYouGraduation #Shorts
If you’ve been struggling with self doubt listen to this! #shorts #spirit #OliviaAmbani #music
Spend the morning with me when I went to KBC TV #shorts #musician #vlogs #branding
Performing Spirit for the first time on #capitalfm #radio #shorts #livemusic #OliviaAmbani #kenya
SPIRIT: Happy release day ll Happy Spirit day❤️ #shorts #NewMusic #electronic #afrohouse
SPIRIT / 8th March 2024 #Shorts #OliviaAmbani #youtubemadeforyou #Spirit #NewMusic
PART 2 | Releasing The Song #shorts #MusicCareerSeries #YouTubeMadeForYou #OliviaAmbani #Musician
PART 1 | Recording The Song! #shorts #MusicCareerSeries #OliviaAmbani #musician #recordingartist
RELEASE THE SONG!! THIS IS THE SIGN!!! #shorts #musician #oliviaambani #encouragement
Finish Your Song NOW! Motivation for Creative Procrastinators (2024)
Show Your Love With Words & Actions #shorts #youtumadeforyou #oliviaambani #love #valentinesday
Can’t be believe WE DID IT☺️!!! #youtubemadeforyou #shorts #thankyou #OliviaAmbani
I’m A Singer Songwriter Of Course I Turned This #Trend Into A Song! #youtubemadeforyou #shorts
What is #YouTubeMadeForYou? #shorts #AI #oliviaambani #graduate
My sister applied pressure � #vlog #youtubemadeforyou #musician #shorts #journeyto1k #oliviaambani
Behind the Scenes of Dreams Of My Guku Music Video!
How To Get Your Music On Spotify/Apple Music #youtubemadeforyou #Shorts #musician #kenya #distrokid
When the spirit possesses you to Freestyle! #shorts #YouTubeMadeForYou #Thakzin #KunyeRecords
Struggling To Ask For Money When It Comes To Your Work? #Moneytips #Shorts #youtubemadeforyou
My 2024 Resolution #JustSing #youtubemadeforyou #OliviaAmbani #musician #shorts #ReturnToLove
Can you make this video go viral? #shorts #YouTubeMadeForYou #viral #OliviaAmbani #musician #kenya
Dear Creator stop doing this & make more money! #YouTubeMadeForYou #shorts #money #creator
Taking A Chance With My #shorts �! Olivia Ambani x Noel Grass #musician #YouTubeMadeForYou #kenya
I Got In �!! #YouTubeMadeForYou Who Am I? #Shorts #Kenya
12 Gift Ideas From Made In Kenya �� Brands, I Love! #shorts #kenya #christmasgifts #oliviaambani
How Mr Eazi Changed My Music Career � #shorts #mreazi #empawaafrica #youtubemadeforyou
When you perform live on radio � #radio #shorts #kenya #musician #viral
Have you asked yourself this question? #shorts
Road to 1k currently at 773 subscribers! #shorts #1k #musician #vlogger #oliviaambani
BEYOND EXCITED ��� - Dreams Of My Guku is Out now!! ���� #oliviaambani #Shorts
SBfire Feat. Olivia Ambani - Dreams Of My Guku (Official Music Video)
Can’t Keep Calm ��� Dreams of My Guku Music Video coming soon #oliviaambani #shorts #musicvideo
The Sundown Sessions at The Social House In Nairobi �� #livemusic #shorts #OliviaAmbani #soulful
Performing At Pop Up & Chill #shorts #OliviaAmbani #livemusic #acoustic #electronicmusic
Performing at Junubin Pop Up Market #shorts #OliviaAmbani #livemusic
Sofar Nairobi: Olivia Ambani Performance #Freestyle #shorts #musician
Recording Background Vocals for Aviones De Papel by @hendrixoficial �� #shorts #musician
Switzerland �� Show Rehearsal! #shorts #music #yourdreams
Don’t let other people limit your dreams! #shorts #age
Soothing Calm Voice
Hello I’m Olivia Ambani and I Love to Freestyle ☺️ #shorts #kenya #musician #freestyle
Why it’s so important for me to share my journey as a musician! #shorts #musician #VIPAccess
Letting Go Of Shame! #choosekindness #shorts #mindset
Music Career Highlights 2022 #musician #shorts #bbcintroducing #kenya #awards
Fine Dining in Nairobi at Five Senses #Shorts #kenya #Restaurant #foodie
YOU NEED SYSTEMS! (Part 3) #Shorts #atomichabits #mindset #habitsforsuccess
THE POWER OF IDENTITY! (Part 2) #Shorts #identity #atomichabits #mindset #books
MAKE IT EASY! (Part 1) #Shorts #bookreview #atomichabits #mindset
LISTEN TO THIS: If you’re content hasn’t gone viral & you want to stop creating! #shorts #viral
Kenyan Singer Visits SWEDEN for the FIRST TIME! (Olivia Ambani)
Before you set your marketing goals do this!! #Shorts #Marketing #Business
This Gratitude Practice Is A Must Try! #gratitude #GratitudeJar #Shorts #kenya
This amazing goal setting tool will change your year!! #YearCompass #goalsetting
Beautiful Cafe In Nairobi #KenyanRestaurants #kenya #travel #foodie #travelfood #restaurant
I WON A MUSIC AWARD AND VLOGGED THE ENTIRE DAY!
New Music Video #kenyanmusician #musician #oliviaambani #shorts #kenya
I Won A Music Award �� #kenyanmusician #musician #oliviaambani #kenya
I think I’m in love � #shorts #love
You Need To Listen To This - SHOW ME (Remixes)
Spotify Meet Up Vlog in Nairobi + Music Brand Photoshoot Process
Let me sing for you ☺️ #shorts #seethelight
Reflecting on My Antigua Trip, Radio Interview, Vibe NA QUEEN Show
We made it to Number 1���� #shorts #southafrica #afrohouse
Watching Africa's Fastest Man at Kip Keino Classic + New Merch Drop
Music Career Affirmations
Vlog: Women's Day Performance, 1st Band Show, Radio Interview, Studio Recording
Sang this to lift my spirits � #shorts #makeyoufeelmylove
Olivia Ambani - Shoulder - Live at POLENI Concert
Back in Studio, Seeing Omanyala at the Kip Keino Classic & Other Month Highlights #kenya #shorts
Tasting 24k Gold Steak, Speaking Maragoli, & Award-Nominated Documentary Experience
I felt my soul when I sang this song! #shorts #life
My Song Played on BBC Radio, Emotional Moment, Traveling to Mombasa
My First Vlog: A Day in the Life of a Musician (VIRAL)
Beautiful Bookshop in Nairobi - Soma Nami! #Shorts #kenya #bookshop
Mombasa Healing ✨ #shorts #kenya
Freestyle - Olivia Ambani & Brian Gache #musician #shorts
Adele Mashup by Olivia Ambani #shorts #adele #cover
Diamonds & Pearls (Freestyle) - Olivia Ambani - #Shorts
Feelings (Freestyle) by Olivia Ambani #Shorts
Goodbye To You and I - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass (Freestyle)
Olivia Ambani - Falling Star (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - Fading Path (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - Let It (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - Life We Live (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - See the Light (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - Over and Over (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - Shoulder (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - Lullaby of Regrets (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - Cared Enough (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - Superhuman (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - Yes I Love You (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - I Care (Here We Are) - (Official Audio)
Olivia Ambani - Don't Break (Official Audio)
Take Me To The Dance Floor - Olivia Ambani, Noel Grass & Eddy Ogaga | Freestyle Fridays S2 E11
Sad Eyes - Olivia Ambani & Mathai Njama | Freestyle Fridays S2 E10
Validated - Olivia Ambani & Eddy Ogaga | Freestyle Fridays S2 E9
Give Me A Little Time - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass | Freestyle Fridays S2 E8
Our Love - Olivia Ambani, Noel Grass & Eddy Ogaga | Freestyle Fridays S2 E7
Walk With Me - Olivia Ambani & Charles Mungai | Freestyle Fridays S2 E6
Are You Ready For This? - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass & Eddy Ogaga | Freestyle Fridays S2 E5
Lately I Remember - Olivia Ambani, Noel Grass & Eddy Ogaga | Freestyle Fridays S2 E4
I Wish - Olivia Ambani & Mathai Njama | Freestyle Fridays S2 E3
Hide It Out - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass | Freestyle Fridays S2 E2
Sorrow Would You Leave - Olivia Ambani & Eddy Ogaga | Freestyle Fridays S2 E1
Working The Dream - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass | Freestyle Fridays S1 E9
Dear Bully - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass & Tugi Mlamba | Freestyle Fridays S1 E8
Used To Be - Olivia Ambani & Richard Bett | Freestyle Fridays S1 E7
Hey You Over There - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass | Freestyle Fridays S1 E6
Cold Shoulder - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass | Freestyle Fridays S1 E5
Have A Little Fun - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass | Freestyle Fridays S1 E4
Listen To Your Heart - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass | Freestyle Fridays S1 E3
Let Me Write My Own Story - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass | Freestyle Fridays S1 E2
Oh Love Be Kind - Olivia Ambani & Noel Grass | Freestyle Fridays S1 E1
Slow Dancing In A Burning Room - John Mayer - Olivia Ambani Cover
Olivia Ambani - THE AWAKENING (Debut Album) [Track Preview]
7 Things I Learnt Making My Album
MASHUP - Lisa Oduor Noah, Jessie J & Jazmine Sullivan - OLIVIA AMBANI COVER
Rise - Gabrielle - Olivia Ambani Cover
Olivia Ambani - We Need Each Other Now ft. Mathai Njama (Freestyle)
Olivia Ambani - I Do - ft. Noel Grass (Freestyle)
Olivia Ambani - Better Than Just Fine (Audio Snippet)
Olivia Ambani - Breaking My Heart feat. Noel Grass (Freestyle)
Olivia Ambani - #empawa100 Entry ft. Alex Muli (Freestyle)
Good Goodbye - Lianne La Havas - Olivia Ambani Cover (LIVE)
Fix You - ColdPlay - Olivia Ambani Cover
Dancing On My Own – Robyn – Olivia Ambani Cover

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