Juliani (Musician)
| Juliani (Musician) | |
|---|---|
| File:Juliani Kenya.jpg Juliani performing at an event in Nairobi, 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Julius Owino |
| Born | 22 April 1984 Dandora, Nairobi |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Kijiji Records Gatwitch Records |
Julius Owino (born 22 April 1984), known by his stage name Juliani, is a Kenyan hip-hop and gospel rap artist, songwriter, social entrepreneur and activist known for his singles "Utawala", "Bahasha Ya Ocampo" and "Kilio cha Haki".[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
Juliani was born and raised in Dandora, Nairobi.[6][7] He attended Wangu Primary School and Dandora Secondary School in Dandora.[8]
Career
Juliani began his career in music in 2002 while at Dandora High School and later joined Ukoo Flani Mau Mau.[2] In 2004, he featured on the collaborative album Kilio cha Haki, a project spearheaded by Kalamashaka and Mau Mau camp.
In 2008, he released his solo studio albul, Mtaa Mentality, which featured tracks such as Hela and Who Is to Blame featuring Eric Wainaina.[9] In 2011, he released his second studio album, Pulpit Kwa Street, which included Exponential Potential and Bahasha ya Ocampo tracks.[10]
In 2013, Owino released his single Utawala, a track that focused on governance, systemic corruption and civic accountability.[11][12]
Discography
Studio albums
- Mtaa Mentality (2008)
- Pulpit Kwa Street (2011)
- Masterpiece (2023)
- Exponential Potential (2024)[13]
EPs
- Mahewa EP (2026)
Singles
Awards
- Kisima Music Awards (2011)[14][15][16]
- Insyder CHAT Awards (2011): Best Live Performer
- Groove Awards (2012)[17]
Personal life
He was married to Kenyan actress and model Brenda Wairimu,[18][19] with whom he had a daughter: Amor Njeri Owino, born in 2015.[20][21][22][19] After the end of his first marriage,Juliani started a romantic relationship with Lilian Ng'ang'a, former wife to Alfred Mutua.[23][24][25][26] They have one son together, Utheri.[27][28]
References
- ↑ "Julius "Juliani" Owino". Kenyan Heroes. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Don uses Juliani music to study Christianity in current Kenya". Daily Nation. 2020-07-05. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ "Hip Hop Superstar Juliani: Bringing the Entrepreneurial Change to Dandora". Startup Grind. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ "Juliani". Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Odidi, Bill (2020-02-05). "Conscious artiste". Business Daily - Top 40 Under 40. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Pradel, Sarah (27 July 2022). "Juliani – Kenias King of Rap – Von der Müllhalde auf die große Bühne". Deutschlandfunk Kultur (in Deutsch). Deutschlandradio. Archived from the original on 13 September 2026. Retrieved 21 October 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Julius 'Juliani' Owino – PeaceTalks". Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Ruby, Miss (2016-05-23). "Juliani: From Nothing to Something". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ "Juliani: The artist to watch in 2010". Daily Nation. 2020-06-21. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Digital, Standard. "Juliani's street philosophy". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Utawala: How the Juliani protest classic has still remained relevant, 11 years later". Citizen Digital. 2024-06-22. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Otieno, Brian. "Utawala hitmaker Juliani says youth already successful in pushing change". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Exponential Potential by Juliani on Apple Music, 2024-11-21, retrieved 2026-10-10
- ↑ "Juliani bags Sh1m for being top singer". Daily Nation. 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Standard, Digital. "Musician Juliani displays his award at the 9th Kisima Awards gala at KICC on October 1, 2011. PHOTO: Standard". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Kariuki, Isaac (2011-10-03). "Juliani Wins Sh1M as Kenya's Top Singer at Kisima Awards". DIASPORA MESSENGER NEWS MEDIA. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ "President Kenyatta to attend Groove Awards ceremony". Daily Nation. 2020-07-02. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Awuor, Annie. "Brenda Wairimu: Perhaps I should have waited a little longer before settling down". Evewoman Magazine. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Digital, Standard. "Namwombea mema- Juliani opens up on split from Brenda Wairimu". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Mbuthia, Wanja. "Picture of Brenda Wairimu and her adorable daughter praying melts hearts". Evewoman Magazine. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ "Juliani & Brenda Wairimu's heartwarming photo during daughter Amor's graduation". Pulse Kenya. 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ "Perfect genes! Brenda Wairimu reveals daughter, Amor Njeri's, face". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Munene, DanVictor (2025-07-20). "Lilian Nganga Reignites Juliani Separation Rumours after Speaking on Single Mum Life - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ "Juliani; It's Lilian who hit on me, Brenda break-up and why I went celibate". Daily Nation. 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ "Rapper Juliani reveals how he met his wife Lilian". Citizen Digital. 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Mwango, Ascah (2025-03-10). "Lilian Ng'ang'a on separation with Juliani: I do not hold on when it's time to move on". K24 Digital. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
- ↑ Munene, DanVictor (2026-07-23). "Lilian Nganga, Juliani Shower Son Utheri with Love on His Birthday - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-10-11.
- ↑ "Juliani and Lilian Ng'ang'a welcome baby boy". Citizen Digital. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2026-10-11.
External links
- The Street Is My Pulpit: Hip Hop and Christianity in Kenya by Mwenda Ntarangwi (University of Illinois Press, 2016)
- Juliani at IMDb
- Juliani's Instagram
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