King Kanja is a globally recognized international recording artist, born in London to Kenyan parents and raised in Maryland. He gained major attention after a breakout performance on BET’s *106 & Park* in 2009, earning over 70% of the votes from 4 million viewers. Known for his dynamic performances worldwide—including Kenya, the U.S., U.K., and Australia—he performed for over 100,000 people at former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta’s final election rally. With a strong grasp of the music business, he caught the attention of Mathew Knowles and later launched his own label, King Kanja Empire. He is a trailblazer in Afrobeats and Amapiano, collaborating with various music legends.