Nviiri The Storyteller is a gifted Kenyan musician, singer, and songwriter known for his unique blend of storytelling through music. He captivates audiences with his soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
Nviiri The Storyteller Biography
| Full Names: | Nviiri Sande |
| Known as: | Nviiri The Storyteller, Mr. Kitenge |
| Date of Birth: | 19th August 1991* |
| Age: | 32 Years Old |
| Place of Birth: | Nairobi – Kenya |
| Place of Growth: | Eastlands: Nairobi – Kenya |
| Profession: | Singer, Song Writer, Video Producer, Video Editor |
Nviiri The Storyteller Family
Nviiri is from a family of two siblings. ( Him and his elder brother )
His mother is a visionary and spiritual person. She has inspired him to be a prayerful person.
Nviiri The Storyteller Early Life
They moved from the Uganda – Busia border to Eastlands in Nairobi – Kenya.
Where numerous gang groups majorly dominated it.
Most of his friends got murdered by the gangs.
Nviiri The Storyteller Education
Nviiri went to Dagoretti High School located in Dagoretti – Nairobi.
He then went to university and pursued a course in Mechanical Engineering.
Nviiri The Storyteller Mechanical Work
He later worked at his father’s workshop, where he was fired for singing a lot at work.
Nviiri The Storyteller’s Relationship with Elodie Zone
Nviiri The Storyteller was in a relationship with Elodie Zone,
She is a Content Creator, Digital Marketing Specialist, Mental Health Advocate & a YouTuber.
They had been friends for more than 8 years.
Their relationship had been private for months before she appeared in the ‘ Niko Sawa ‘ Music Video by Nviiri featuring Bien.
They later secretly broke up.
Nviiri The Storyteller’s Relationship with Maisha Wirth
Nviiri The Storyteller is currently dating Maisha Wirth whose full names are Maisha Madrugada Wirth. Maisha Wirth is a Visual Director, Conservationist, Model and Influencer.
Maisha Wirth also has a foundation known as the Maisha Madrugada Foundation whose mission is to educate and empower People of the African continent about the importance of wildlife conservation so we may all benefit from each other.
Nviiri The Storyteller Musical Journey
As a kid, Nviiri The Storyteller used to listen to music from the likes of Celine Dion and Lutha Vandrose.
He joined a music club while in Dagoretti High School.
They would sing in class, during the last 20 minutes of prep time.
At that time, he couldn’t sing well.
He later joined vocal classes for about 2 weeks ( 3 lessons ) but it didn’t work for him.
so he had to teach himself how to sing.
He would sing before and after going to bed, he also started writing songs in high school.
He then taught himself how to play instruments. e.g. the Guitar – which he bought himself.
He later joined a gospel band, they traveled to South Korea where they did tours for about 3 months.
He then became a Videographer and a Video Editor.
He used to work at Artville Studios located in Nairobi – Kenya.
During the day, he would do video productions and at night he would record his music.
He later met Sauti Sol and became their videographer and video editor.
He would shoot & edit their Behind The Scenes (BTS) videos including the Live & Die in Afrika Album Tour (BTS).
He would also exchange song ideas with Sauti Sol member, Bien.
He would also go to writing sessions with the group – Polycarp, Savara, Bien & Chimano
He later co-wrote the song ‘Melanin‘ with Bien featuring Patoranking from Nigeria.
That was when he started earning money as a Songwriter, through royalties.
Penzi – First Single
He later released his first single ‘Penzi’. It landed him interviews and performances. E.g The Trend on NTV.
He would also release acoustic covers and get gigs hence getting recognition from other artists.
He reinvested the money he would get into his own productions & video shoots.
Sol – Generation
Sauti Sol wanted to start a record label, interested artists were told to go for auditions.
He went for the auditions and was later selected among other artists. thus the formation of Sol Generation record label.
He then released his first single under Sol Generation called ‘Pombe Sigara‘, which was a song he wrote about 2 years before its release on 24th July 2019.
He later released hit songs such as Overdose, Kesi Baadae and FORE among others.
Kitenge – EP
Nviiri The Storyteller later released an EP ( Extended Play ) called ‘ Kitenge ‘.
It consists of a total of 6 songs namely;
- Baridi feat Sanaipei Tande
- Mae Wendi
- Kitenge
- Niko Sawa feat. Bien
- Bembeleza
- Birthday Song feat. Khaligraph Jones, Sauti Sol & Bensoul
The songs are in the form of a story where;
- He meets a girl
- They fall in love
- Their party life
- They have conflicts
- They Break-Up
- The Tears
Inside Out (Album)
Nviiri The Storyteller released his first full-length album on 9th June 2023.
The 14-track album featured artists such as Bien, Bensoul, Chike, Tome and Bayanni.
Nviiri The Storyteller Awards
He won the New Artist of the Year award at the 2019 Pulse Music Video Awards.
Nviiri The Storyteller Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Nviiri The Storyteller?
Nviiri The Storyteller is a gifted Kenyan musician, singer, and songwriter known for his unique blend of storytelling through music. He captivates audiences with his soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
- What is Nviiri The Storyteller's Real name?
Nviiri The Storyteller’s real name is Nviiri Sande.
- Who is Nviiri The Storyteller dating?
Nviiri The Storyteller is currently dating Maisha Wirth whose full names are Maisha Madrugada Wirth.
- Who is Maisha Wirth?
Maisha Wirth whose full names are Maisha Madrugada Wirth is a Visual Director, Conservationist, Model and Influencer.
- Is Nviiri The Storyteller currently dating Elodie Zone?
Nviiri The Storyteller is currently NOT dating Elodie Zone. They broke up in 2021.
- Is Nviiri The Storyteller signed?
Nviiri The Storyteller is currently signed to Sol Generation. Sol Generation is a record label owned by the Kenyan Music Group: Sauti Sol.
- What are some of Nviiri The Storyteller's popular songs?
Nviiri The Storyteller has created several hit songs that have garnered widespread acclaim. Some of his notable tracks include “Pombe Sigara“, “Overdose“, and “Birthday Song”, “Nikita”, “Niko Sawa” each showcasing his exceptional musical talent.
- Has Nviiri The Storyteller released any albums?
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