Meet Dennis Muthomi Wachira Aka De'Niro Ule Wah Changing Thika's Hip Hop Scene.
Dennis Muthomi Wachira aka De'Niro. |
Dennis Muthomi Wachira aka Deniro Ule Wa was born and raised
in Thika he recorded his first track in 2012 after finishing his ‘O’ Levels. The
Gatumaini Primary School Alumnus has fond memories of growing up in Thika from playing childhood games such as Brikicho (Hide and Seek) Duf Mpararo ( swimming
in stagnant water), to going for adventures near the banks of River Chania.
He has several hit singles to his name such as "So Sick” ,“Vile Naskia” an EP "Msupa The EP" and has also been featured in several mixtapes such as Hedi za Ruiru, and THC
1.
Were you born and brought up in Thika?
Yes I was born
and raised in Biafra Estate, before moving to Ofafa Estate and finally Ngoingwa
Estate. I went to Gatumaini Primary School, my memories of growing up in Thika are
nostalgic I recall playing childhood games such as Brikicho (Hide and Seek)
Duf Mpararo (swimming in stagnant water), to going for adventures near the
banks of River Chania.
First of all Thika is a chilled town, we are self-contained
in a way, you don’t need to go all the way to neighbouring counties to spend
time or enjoy your free time, with the emergence of malls such as Ananas
Shopping Mall, entertainment spots such as Klub 237, Klub Porkiez, Bamboo,
institutions of higher learning such as Mount Kenya University and also
affordable housing, we have a diversity of some sorts that we take pride in.
3. Do the people of Thika offer you any support in your work?
Yes we have done several tours with D’jungle and the reception has always been great, we are growing a huge fan base in Thika that soon will become a movement.
4. Thika is
worth visiting because?
It’s a chilled
town, lot’s of places to visit and unwind from panaromic scenes such as Ol’
Donyo Sabuk National Park, to entertainment spots also sample different
lifestyles from the hoods of Kiandutu to leafy suburbs of Maboromoko you will
appreciate our diversity.
5. What should
your fans expect from you?
I have been
featured in a couple of mixtapes, my fans
should be on the lookout for fresh releases from an upcoming mixtape JOTO17 that am
working on. As well as a couple of tours before we wrap up the year.
To Connect with De' Niro Ule Wah on Facebook: www.facebook.com/deniroulewah
Instagram: www.instagram.com/deniro_ule_wah
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