Ssaru, whose real name is Sylvia Saru is a Kenyan rapper, songwriter, Entertainer and Performing Artist. She started her career in 2019 by posting her recorded freestyles online, and they would go viral. She started her career professionally in December 2019. She was born on 19th May 2002. She is currently 23 years of age.
Ssaru Biography
| Full Names: | Sylvia Saru |
| Known as: | Ssaru, Ssaru Wa Manyaru, Dea Moda |
| Date of Birth: | 19th May 2002 |
| Age: | 23 Years Old |
| Place of Birth: | Maungu: Taita Taveta – Kenya |
| Place of Growth: | Taita Taveta – KenyaNairobi – Kenya |
| Profession: | Artist, Songwriter, Rapper |
Ssaru Family
Ssaru comes from a Christian background.
She is from a family of four children (Three brothers and her)
Ssaru Education
Ssaru went to Marasi Primary School located in Maungu, Taita Taveta – Kenya.
She later attended St. Joseph Girls High School in Maungu, Taita Taveta – Kenya.
She then transferred to Patanisho Secondary School in Kayole, Nairobi – Kenya.
Ssaru experienced a lot of challenges in school, eg lack of school fees and also lack of sanitary pads, resulting to her absensure in school at times.
She finished her high school education in 2018.
She didn’t want to join the campus because she wanted to join the music industry.
Ssaru Music Journey
Ssaru started singing in Class 6 during PPI classes.
She was an active member of the music club in school, thus performing in music festivals.
Ssaru started doing short freestyle videos, and posting them on her whatsapp status. which was around October – November of 2019.
She was inspired by producer Motif Di Don.
The videos would later be shared on other social media platforms by her fans, thus going viral.
Ssaru started doing music professionally around December 2019.
She writes her music based on events happening around her life, and what her and her fans would like to hear.
Ssaru has been referred to as the Queen of Gengetone.
She refers to herself as a diverse and versatile artist rather than just a Gengetone artist.
She looks up to many artists in the music industry e.g Khaligraph Jones ( Who’s her role model), Nyashinski, Juacali, Femi One, Fena Gitu and Nadia Mukami among others.
Ssaru EP – The Queen of Genge
Ssaru released her debut EP on 6th December 2023, titled ‘The Queen of Genge’.
The 6-track EP contained tracks such as:-
- Shaolin (Featuring Fathermoh, Masauti, Boutross & Harry Craze)
- Spy App (Featuring Munga Mkadinali & Khaligraph Jones)
- Bar Bar (Featuring Fathermoh)
- Come vile unacome (Featuring Trio Mio & Timmy Tdat)
- Nataka (Featuring Masauti)
- Fall in Love (Featuring Machali Watundu)
She has released various chart-topping singles and collaborations such as:-
- Kalale (By Willis ‘Bazu’ Raburu Ft. Reckless, Breeder LW, Mejja & Ssaru) was released on 28th August 2020.
- Bei Imepanda (By Breeder LW) was released on 4th March 2021.
- Luku (By Khaligraph Jones Ft, Katapilla, Donn J, Steph Kapella, Brit the Ruler, Ssaru, Boutross & Lamaz Span KOB) was released on 26th April 2021.
- Kichwa Tu (Featuring Trio Mio & Timmy Tdat) was released on 18th January 2022.
- Nawacha Pombe ( By Kushman Ft. Benzema) was released on 13th May 2022.
- Kaskie Vibaya (alongside Fathermoh) was released on 27th February 2023.
- Ding Dong (Featuring Fathermoh, Uncojinjong & Exray) was released on 5th July 2023.
- Tumerudiana (Alongside Vic West & Ssaru) was released on 13th May 2024.
- Maintain (Featuring Trio Mio) was released on 5th September 2024.
- Statue (By Marioo Featuring Fathermoh, Sean MMG, Ssaru & Motif Di Don) was released on 27th September 2024.
- Gongewa (Featuring Fathermoh & Motif Di Don) was released on 27th November 2024.
- Weza (Featuring Wakadinali) was released on 17th March 2025.
- Nitakupanga (By Sean MMG Ft. Breeder LW, Ssaru & Motif Di Don) was released on 19th March 2025.
- AMONG OTHERS…
Ssaru Awards & Recognition
In 2020, Ssaru won Female Act of the Year at the 2020 Unkut HipHop Awards held in Sarit Expo Center in Nairobi, Kenya.
Ssaru won ‘Female Artist of the Year’ at the 2024 Pulse Music Video Awards held at the Nairobi Street Kitchen in Nairobi, Kenya.
In 2024, Ssaru became Apple’s Up Next programme ambassador.
In 2024, she also took center stage in Apple Music’s Up Next Program for East Africa.
She continues to receive more nominations, wins and recognition that she deserves.
Other Info.
At a young age, Ssaru had dreams of becoming a journalist in the future. She would present news during school assembly, and was also a member of the journalism club.
Ssaru Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is Ssaru?
Ssaru, whose real name is Sylvia Saru is a Kenyan rapper, songwriter, Entertainer and Performing Artist.
- What is Ssaru's real name?
Ssaru’s real name is Sylvia Saru.
- When was Ssaru born?
Ssaru was born on 19th May 2002.
- How old is Ssaru?
Ssaru is currently 23 years old.
- Which primary school did Ssaru go to?
Ssaru went to Marasi Primary School located in Maungu, Taita Taveta – Kenya.
- Which Secondary school did Ssaru go to?She first attended St. Joseph Girls High School in Maungu, Taita Taveta – Kenya. She then transferred to Patanisho Secondary School in Kayole, Nairobi – Kenya.
- When did Ssaru complete her high school education?
Ssaru completed her high school education in 2018.
- When did Ssaru professionally begin her music career?
Ssaru started doing short freestyle videos, and posting them on her whatsapp status. which was around October – November of 2019.
Ssaru started doing music professionally around December 2019.
- Has Ssaru released an EP?Ssaru released her debut EP on 6th December 2023, titled ‘The Queen of Genge’. The 6-track EP contained tracks such as:-
- Shaolin (Featuring Fathermoh, Masauti, Boutross & Harry Craze)
- Spy App (Featuring Munga Mkadinali & Khaligraph Jones)
- Bar Bar (Featuring Fathermoh)
- Come vile unacome (Featuring Trio Mio & Timmy Tdat)
- Nataka (Featuring Masauti)
- Fall in Love (Featuring Machali Watundu)
- How many awards has Ssaru won?Ssaru has won multiple awards in her career: In 2020, Ssaru won Female Act of the Year at the 2020 Unkut HipHop Awards held in Sarit Expo Center in Nairobi, Kenya. Ssaru won ‘Female Artist of the Year’ at the 2024 Pulse Music Video Awards held at the Nairobi Street Kitchen in Nairobi, Kenya. She continues to receive more nominations, wins and recognition that she deserves.
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