Alice Kamande Biography
Alice Kamande is a Born again Kenyan gospel singer, songwriter, a jewelry/fashion designer, a dancer, and choreographer. She is popularly known for her song ‘Wewe Pekee’. Her love of music started at a very tender age of about 7 years and she started writing her own songs at the age of 14years back in High school.
Alice Kamande Age
Alice was born on June 15, 1986, in Kenya, she is 33 years as of 2019.
Alice Kamande Husband
The talented singer has managed to keep her private life off the public radar over the years and has never introduced any man to her fans. This information will be updated soon.
Alice Kamande Family
Alice is the last born in a family of five.
Education
She attended Nyeri Baptist High school. She proceeded to pursue Electrical and electronic Engineering after high school and later got employed to work in a Bank.
Alice Kamande Career
Alice burst into the scene in 2009, with her successful debut single, Ni Wewe, a beautiful worship ballad that has caused the industry to sit up and take notice. Yet she didn’t start off as the singer she’s now become – her first port of call was a bank job. Lacking fulfillment, she opted to resign, with no back-up plan in sight. Without looking back, Alice knew it was time to live her life’s purpose; music. After all, she had always known she could sing.
While she was just seven years old, she was already imitating popular artistes. She would go ahead to win a talent competition in Form One and subsequently lend her vocals on a musical compilation for the school. In Form Three, she started writing her own songs. During this time, she rededicated her life to Christ and was told by the preacher who led her to this commitment that she would be a great singer. Thankfully, Alice did not have to look for when the time to record her debut single came. Her brother in law, decorated producer Robert “R-Kay” Kamanzi, who she describes as her mentor, was just a stone’s throw away. The song and video performed exceptionally well, and within no time, the hitherto unknown artist was not only on the charts but a talking point in the Gospel music industry.
Alice Kamande Songs
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Alice Kamande
Wewe Pekee
- Sambaza
- Nimfahamu Yesu
- Upendo Ule Ule
- Wi Munene
- Omba
- Tayari
- Upendo Ule
- Uwe Tayari
- Bisha Mlango
- Shusha
- Afrika
Awards
Female Artist of the year 2011, Groove Awards.
Best Female Artist, East African Music Awards and Talanta Music Awards [U.S based]
Alice Kamande Interview
You have been very quiet. What’s up?
Not really. I have just kept away from too much media exposure but my songs are still playing everywhere. My song Sambaza is my most recent single and I thank God that it has been well received. I am working on a new album and a few videos.
What do you love most about being a woman?
I love the fact that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. As a woman, I am a fragile being yet strong enough to withstand a lot of pressure.
Are you a feminist or a traditionalist?
Instead, I am a little bit of both. I believe women should get equal rights and opportunities just like men, but I am also a traditionalist when it comes to moral standards.
What was your biggest insecurity growing up?
When I was young, my sisters would always tease me because of my complexion. All my sisters are light-skinned. I have since learned that chocolate skin is equally beautiful.
What do you believe is your best quality?
My love for God, I am allowed to boast about it. No one can take His place in my life.
What is your most annoying habit?
I can be very playful at times when I am full of energy.
You always look stunning, plus you have a nice figure; what is your secret?
Thank you for the compliments. I appreciate good health habits, like eating a well-balanced diet and I recently cut down on junk foods. I also drink lots of water and I exercise.
How do you handle the pressure of being a public figure?
Being in the limelight is a huge challenge because you always feel like you are under a microscope. However, I keep in mind that I am a product of God’s grace and I try to live responsibly because I represent the kingdom.
What do you do for ‘me time’?
I love dancing, taking a walk while meditating, jogging and reading.
What one thing don’t a lot of people know about you?
I am shy.
What was your childhood nickname?
I had several in primary school. Guys used to call me ‘artist’ because I used to draw. In high school, my friends used to call me Kamash short form of Kamande.
Is it harder to date when you are a famous gospel artiste?
Yes, it is because a lot of people have big expectations of you and you can get a lot of scrutinies.
What is your biggest pet peeve about the men in the Nairobi dating scene?
Guys need to be a little more gentlemanly and treat women with respect. They also need to work hard and never rely on the woman financially. It is biblical that a man should be the provider. By the way, I do not mean all Nairobi men are like that, but just a few observations.
What do you know now about dating that you wish someone had told you when you were younger?
Always give a man space to be himself, learn about a man individually and that they are not all the same.
Apart from music, what are your other talents?
I am a dancer, I make jewelry plus I am a fashion designer.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I totally rely on God in every step of my life, but I hope to grow bigger and better in music.
Source: standardmedia.co.ke