Toxic Lyrikali, born in 2004 as Yusufu Paul Kimesera, is a breakout Kenyan rapper and songwriter who has rapidly ascended to become one of the most-streamed artists in the “Nu Nairobi” hip-hop and Trap-Dancehall scenes. Hailing from Kayole 1960 in Nairobi’s Eastlands, he is known for his raw, gritty storytelling and sharp Sheng wordplay, earning him a massive following among Gen Z and urban youth.