Former US-Based Kenyan Singer Nyashinski Weds Long-Time Girlfriend Zia Jepkemei

Popular Kenyan rapper Nyamari Ongegu, alias Nyashinski, finally tied the knot with his long-time fiancée Zia Jepkemei, alias Zippy.

The two lovebirds made their union official during a traditional ceremony held in Itigo, Nandi County on Friday and attended by family members and close friends.

The ‘Malaika’ hit-maker shared a photo of their wedding on Instagram on Saturday morning and captioned it: “A good thing." 

Jepkemei, Zia or Zippy to her friends, is a fashion stylist, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zia Collection.

Until Saturday’s ceremony held at Zia parent’s rural home in Itigo, Nandi County, the couple had kept their relationship under the wraps. 

“This is possibly if not certainly the best day of my life,” Ogengu reportedly said at the end of the ceremony.

Nyashinski’s closest celebrity friends in the industry; Nameless, Sauti Sol’s Bien and Savara, Big Pin and talent manager Mr. Fakii Liwali attended the event.

After living in the United States with his parents for 10 years, Ogengu returned to Kenya in 2016 to revive his music career.

He has since released popular hits such as Malaika, Bebi Bebi, Mungu Pekee, Hello, Now You Know, Aminia and Marathon Runner.