Biography of Nonini & Net Worth 2023.
Hubert Mbuku Nakitare (born 2 October 1982), commonly known by his stage name Nonini, is a Kenyan hip hop recording artist, entertainer, radio presenter, businessman, and philanthropist. He is often referred to as Godfather he is well known.
Early LIfe
Nonini was born Hubert Nakitare in October 1982 in California Estate in the Kamukunji constituency of Nairobi, Kenya. He is of luhya origin. Nonini became a dad to a baby boy in late 2012.
Biography
Nonini originally signed to Calif Records, but later joined Homeboyz Productions. He was introduced to the Kenyan urban music scene through his debut single “Nonini ni Nani?” He achieved national and regional recognition with his 2002 track “Manzi wa Nairobi,” a song that praised the beauty of Kenyan women, and a follow-up single “Weh Kamu”. He went on to release his debut album Hanyaring Game in late 2004 which included the hit “Keroro” a Kenyan slang (sheng) term for beer. Nonini is famed for releasing the first Genge hit early in his career.
He runs a video production company named “Pro Habo” which successfully gave rise to the P Unit. He is also a radio presenter.
Discography
Albums:
- Hanyaring Game (2004)
- Mwisho ya Mawazo (2007)
- Godfather (2009)
Awards
Won:
- 2004 Chaguo La Teeniez Awards – Best Male Artist
- 2007 Chaguo La Teeniez Awards – Best Song (“Si Lazima”) & Best Collaboration (“Si Lazima”) & Best Group (P-Unit)
- 2007 Kisima Music Awards Boomba Group (P-Unit).
- 2008 Chaguo La Teeniez Awards – Best Music Video (“Mtoto Mzuri”) & Best Group (P-Unit)
- 2008 Kisima Music Awards Boomba Group (P-Unit), Best Collaboration (P-Unit & DNA – “Una”).
- 2009 Named the International Lifestyle Ambassador by Limkokwing University. This award has also been granted to distinguished VIP such as Mel Gibson, Bruce Davey, Miss England 2008, Miss India 2006, Eric Way (Sex and the City), Miss Botswana, HE Prince Andrew, HE Festus Mogae (President Of Botswana), Prime Minister of Malaysia. The award is in line with the University of building the skills of their young citizens, particularly in the area of new technology, Sound and Music, Film and Television and other creative courses.
- 2012 Award for the highest played Artists Across all media stations in the Music Copyright Society of Kenya Awards 2012.
Nominated:
- 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards – Listener’s Choice (P-Unit & DNA – “Una”).
- 2008 Pearl of Africa Music Awards – Best Male (Kenya)
- Nominated for the Best International Afrobeats Act in the Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts (BEFTA) Awards UK.
Nonini Net Worth
Nonini’s net worth or net income is estimated to be $8 million.
