Rosemary Wahu Kagwi , professionally known by her mononym Wahu , is a Kenyan singer-songwriter , former fashion model , actress and entrepreneur . She released her first single " Niangalie " which received positive reception all over Africa and the world at large . She is the inaugural recipient of the MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 , for Best Female Artist category . Moreover , she has won the Pearl of Africa Music Awards , Chaguo La Teeniez Awards and Kisima Music Awards . In the acting industry , Wahu had a leading role in the television series '' Tazama '' . In 2017 she released a new gospel song " sifa "
MTV Africa Music Awards 2008
MTV Africa Music Awards 2008
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