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Akothee
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| Birth name | Esther Akoth |
| Born | 8 April 1983 Kisumu County, Kenya |
| Genres | Benga |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Esther Akoth (born on April 8, 1983), known by her stage name Akothee, is a famous singer and businesswoman from Kenya. She started several successful businesses. These include Akothee Safaris, a company that helps people go on tours, and the Akothee Foundation, which is a charity. She also owns Aknotela and Akothee Homes, which are real estate businesses.
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Akothee's Early Life
Esther Akoth was born on April 8, 1983, in Kisumu County, Kenya. Her father was an administrator, and her mother was involved in politics. She grew up in Migori County.
Akothee went to Nyabisawa Girls Secondary School. However, she left school at the age of 14 to start her own family.
Akothee's Music Journey
Akothee began her music career in 2008. Since then, she has released many songs on her own. She has also worked with other popular artists, like Diamond Platnumz.
Some of her well-known songs include "Oyoyo" (with MC Galaxy), "Give It To Me" (with Flavour), and "Sweet Love" (with Diamond Platnumz). Other songs are "Benefactor", "Yuko Moyoni", and "Mwitu asa". The song "Mwitu asa" was released in March 2020 and is sung in the Kamba language.
Awards and Recognition
Akothee has won several important awards for her music. In 2016 and 2019, she won "Best Female Artist (East Africa)" at the African Muzik Magazine Awards. She also won "Best Video" at the same awards in 2016.
Additionally, she received the "Best Female Artist" award at the African Entertainment Awards USA. Akothee is very popular online, with over one million followers on Instagram. She is one of the most followed celebrities from East Africa.
Akothee's Businesses
Beyond music, Akothee is a smart businesswoman. She started Akothee Safaris, a company that organizes tours and travel. This company is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
She also made her daughter a director in the company. This shows her dedication to her family and her businesses.
Akothee's Personal Life
Akothee is a mother of five children. She owns homes in different places, including Mombasa, Migori County, and Zürich.
