Kaysha facts for kids
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Kaysha
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Edward Mokolo Jr.
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| Birth name | Edward Mokolo Jr. |
| Born | 1974 Kinshasa, Zaire |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Sushiraw |
Edward Mokolo Jr. (born 1974), known as Kaysha, is a talented singer, rapper, and music producer. He comes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). Kaysha is also the son of a Congolese politician, Édouard Mokolo Wa Mpombo.
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Kaysha's Music Journey
Kaysha was born in Kinshasa, Zaire. When he was seven years old, he moved to France with his family. His first song was called "Bounce Baby." It used a part of a song from a French West Indian band called Kassav.
His second song was "Telephone," which came from his album I'm Ready. Later, he changed his music style. He made a more urban album called Worldwidechico. This album included a song with Killah Priest from the famous group Wu-Tang Clan. One of his biggest songs is the African hit "On dit quoi." This song was on his album It's All Love, released in 2003. He released it on his own music label, Sushiraw. Kaysha has many other popular songs like "Love de toi," "One Love," and "Fiona."
Kaysha as a Music Producer
Kaysha is not just a singer; he is also a skilled music producer. This means he helps other artists create their songs. He has produced music for many artists. Some of these include Passi, Solaar, and Jacob Desvarieux. He also produced big hits for artists like Nelson Freitas and C4 Pedro.
Awards and Recognitions
Kaysha was one of the first African artists to be nominated for the MTV Europe Music Awards. This happened in 2005 for the Best African Artist award. He also won a Kora award for Best African Artist in 2000. He won the Kora award again in 2004 and 2005 for Best African Artist of the Diaspora. This award is for artists of African descent living outside Africa.
In 2015, Kaysha released a popular Afro house song called "Mama Kosa." He worked with Boddhi Satva, a DJ and producer from the Central African Republic, on this song. In 2019, Kaysha joined many other artists to create "Allez Les Leopards." This song was made to support the DR Congo national football team, known as Les Leopards, for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Kaysha's Music Albums
Kaysha has released many albums over the years. Here are some of them:
- 2017 : African Prince
- 2014: Alien Blood
- 2013: Christmas Collection
- 2013: Raw Like Sushi
- 2013: The Best of Love
- 2012: The Night EP
- 2011: Works of art
- 2009: Forever Young
- 2008: Kinshasa B Boy
- 2006: Legendary
- 2005: African Bohemian
- 2003: It's all Love
- 2000: Worldwidechico
- 1999: Black Sea Of Love
- 1998: Bounce Baby
Other Music Projects
Kaysha has also released many cover songs, where he sings his own version of popular tunes. He has also performed with other artists on their albums and projects.
He has also worked as a producer, writer, or composer for many other artists. Some of these include Juan Magán, Blaya, C4 Pedro, Nelson Freitas, and Djodje. He has helped create many successful songs for them.
