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Kenyan Rapper Nyashinski Marries Long-Time Fiancée Zia Jepkemei

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 3 November 2019.

Kenyan rapper Nyashinski, whose real name is Nyamari Ongegu, has finally settled down with his long-time partner Zia Jepkemei, a fashion stylist and entrepreneur.

The couple, who have been together for a while, made their union official in a traditional ceremony held in Itigo, Nandi County on Friday, surrounded by family and close friends.

On Saturday, Nyashinski shared a photo of their wedding on Instagram, captioning it: “A good thing.”

Published on November 3, 2019, the news of their wedding has been met with congratulations from their friends and fans in the music industry.

Among those who attended the ceremony were Nyashinski's closest celebrity friends, including Nameless, Sauti Sol's Bien and Savara, Big Pin, and talent manager Mr. Fakii Liwali.

Before tying the knot, Nyashinski had a successful music career in the United States, where he lived with his parents for 10 years before returning to Kenya in 2016 to revive his music career.

Since his return, he has released several popular hits, including 'Malaika', 'Bebi Bebi', 'Mungu Pekee', 'Hello', 'Now You Know', 'Aminia', and 'Marathon Runner'.

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