Linet Munyali (born 4 August 1987),[1] professionally known as Size 8, is a Kenyan singer, songwriter and actress. Formerly a secular artist, Size 8 is known for her singles "Shamba Boy" and "Moto". In April 2013, she released her first gospel single "Mateke". As an actress, she had a small role in the legal comedy Mashtaka.
Size 8 | |
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| Born | Linet Masiro Munyali 4 August 1987 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Other names | Linet Muraya |
| Citizenship | Kenyan |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse | Samuel "DJ Mo" Muraya (m. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Labels | Calif Records (former) |
Early life and education
Born on 4 August 1987, Size 8 was raised in Maringo Estate in Nairobi. She is the sixth born of six siblings to a Ugandan man and a Kenyan woman, both members of the clergy. In high school, she got a scholarship in State House Girls and was lucky to later join the Hillcrest School.[2]
Career
Munyali was discovered by Clemo, a Kenyan producer and co-founder of Calif Records when she auditioned locally and later signed on the Record label. She released "Shamba Boy", "Silali" and "Vidonge". As of April 2013, she confirmed to have crossed over to the gospel music industry, having been born again, and subsequently releasing her first single "Mateke".[3] She has released others like "Moto",[4] "Yuko na Wewe",[5] "Jemedari"[6] and "Afadhali Yesu".[7]
Personal life
Size 8 married to Samwel Muraya in September 2013.[8] Together they have two children.[9][10][11]
Filmography
- Mashtaka
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
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| 2014 | Groove Awards | Video of the Year | "Mateke" | Won | [12][13][14] |
| Female Artist of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |||
| Song of the Year | "Mateke" | Nominated |