Wyban

Nairobi, Kenya

Mlango Kubwa, Mathare native Kanyi Wyban grew up immersed in Nairobi’s hip-hop culture and surrounded by state violence. As a kid, he progressively nurtured a skill for writing stories, poems, and lyrics, which naturally led to rapping. He has thus made a name for himself as an artist and activist, fiercely championing youth action towards reclaiming the humanity of Mathare by planting trees and making it green, at MGM (Mathare Green Movement). The forward-looking rapper is now on a journey to release his forthcoming mixtape, Son of Kanyi, which seeks to display an unmatched mix of inventive wordplay and compelling conceptual narratives, examining internal conflict, flaunting success, and uplifting his community.