Lucas Mkenda | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lucas Mkenda |
| Also known as | Mr. Nice |
| Born | 1978 (age 45–46) Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania |
| Origin | Kilimanjaro |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer • Songwriter • Entertainer • Entrepreneur |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Lucas Mkenda popularly known as Mr. Nice[1] is a Tanzanian veteran singer and one of the most celebrated vocalists in East Africa dominating East African music in the early 2000s alongside Jose Chameleone of Uganda and Jua Cali of Kenya.[2]
Mkenda[3] went professional in 1999 with the release of his debut album, Kidali Po, and towards the end of 2002, he released his second album, Rafiki, also his songs; "Kikulacho", "Fagilia Wote"[4][5][6] and "Kuku Kapanda Baiskeli" were among major hit songs of his career. He was famous for his 'Takeu'[7] style, that comes from the initials of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda respectively. It incorporates elements from all three countries.
- ^ "Meet Tanzania music legend Mr Nice on his career downfall, family, health status, controversies". The Maravi Post. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Veteran Singer Mr. Nice thrown into mourning following mum's death". GhettoRadio 89.5 FM. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ^ TZA, Victor Kileo. "Mr Nice kafunguka na kusema 'Sijutii chochote, vitu vyote nimeshafanya' (+Audio)". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ^ "Fagilia wote! Maina Kageni hooks up Mr Nice with three top producers". Mpasho. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ Mukei, Cate. "'Fagilia' hit maker Mr Nice's illness worries Chameleone". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ admin (19 December 2013). "Tanzanian Fagilia Hit Maker, Mr. Nice Lands Filming Deal In Denmark". Diaspora Messenger News Media. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Mr Nice rubbishes rumours". The Citizen. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2022.