Bamwai

Philip Yegon
BornAugust 1972
Sotik, Western Kenya
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Member ofMoto Moto Band

Philip Yegon (born August 1972) known by the stage name Bamwai, is a Kenyan singer-songwriter from the Kipsigis tribe which is contingent of the Kalenjin ethnic group and is celebrated and famed for writing and singing the sensational Kalenjin signature hit-song, “Emily Chepchumba”.[1][2]

  1. ^ Kimutai, Gilbert. "Music brought me fame only, 'Chepchumba' hitmaker says". The Standard. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
  2. ^ "The man behind Kemboi's dance song". The Standard. Retrieved 2022-10-24.