Nyamari Ongegu, famously known as Nyashinski, is an iconic Kenyan rapper, singer, and songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most versatile artists in East African history. Originally gaining fame in the late 1990s as a member of the legendary hip-hop trio Kleptomaniax, he took a long hiatus from the music industry before making one of the most successful "comebacks" in African music history in 2016. He is uniquely respected for his ability to seamlessly switch between hard-hitting rap verses and soulful, melodic singing. His return to the scene was marked by the simultaneous release of the rap track "Now You Know" and the gospel-inspired ballad "Mungu Pekee," both of which became massive hits and set the tone for his status as a "king" of Kenyan music.