This archive report was first published on 24 September 2019.
Published on September 24, 2019, Size 8's rags-to-riches story is a testament to her resilience and determination.
Born and raised in Nairobi's Eastlands estate of Maringo, Size 8's family struggled to make ends meet. In an interview, she revealed the harsh realities of their poverty, saying, "I was born and raised in Nairobi's Eastlands estate of Maringo. As a family, we were so poor that we lacked enough food. We used to steal neighbor's chicken because we couldn’t afford to buy any. We stole water and electricity too. My parents couldn’t even afford to buy me sanitary pads. And i had to find alternatives."
Despite the challenges, Size 8's passion for music never wavered. However, her journey to stardom was not without its setbacks. She recalled stalking radio presenters who failed to play her songs, saying, "I became so heartbroken after many radio presenters failed to play my cd. I used to stalk them and they hated me for it. People criticized my videos but i never gave up. Everybody who i told about my ideas just laughed at me."
