Zidi is a Christian band that was officially launched in February 2006. Zidi is a Swahili word meaning "to exceed' and was inspired by the verse Psalm 23:5 which says "..thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows." Zidi was born out of a desire to reach people of all walks of life by encouraging, challenging societal views and simply discussing real issues based on Christian principles. Zidi band strives to build an appreciation for the Afro-fusion genre of music, and offers wholesome entertainment as well as furthering the spread of God's word through their music.
Accomplishments • Breathe; the first single was produced, recorded and released for airplay in March 2008.
• Star Of Excellence Awards (SOEA) - an award fete at Daystar University; Zidi was awarded Band of the Year.
• Groove Awards 2008 - Zidi was privileged to perform as a band.
• Café Mia Moja series of concerts organized by Dan ‘Chizi’ Aceda
• Churches, Campuses-Zidi has performed in different places including; Mavuno Downtown, Daystar University,
PCEA Umoja, Catholic University, KAG Bahati, St. Andrews PCEA,
• Media Interviews/Mentions-Citizen TV Interview on the Power Breakfast Show in November 2007,
• Radio charts- Zidi has topped the Gospel Music Countdowns on Hope FM and Homeboys Radio, and is fast
gaining popularity on Family FM and also airs on Transworld Radio.
ZIDI BAND MEMBERS Jo (Wangechi Mwangi) Her vocal capabilities are exceptional. She is also a song writer with leaning towards neo-soul. Jo is a communication major at Daystar University. She is a soulful worshiper and arranges most of the worship sessions for the band, together with Oscar.
Beulz (Beulah Gicovi)
Beulah is an excellent song songwriter and is also a vocalist. Her songs speak to the soul and speak about everyday life in a refreshing manner. She is Public Relations Communications major in her final year at Daystar University. She is also naturally skilled in a creative design and is the official Zidi fashion consultant. She is former member of God sent band and is also a keyboardist.
KEN (Njeri Kihangah)
Njeri’s voice is striking and this distinguishes her as excellent lead singer. She is also a songwriter and has deep thoughts emanating from her music. She is a electronic media and loves all things African.
F.M (Faith Muthoni)
F.M is a vocalist with a wonderful mellow voice, but surprisingly deep voice. She loves worship as well as jazz and is naturally a lead vocalist in the band.
Mash (Macharia Maina) Macharia is a student of public relations and marketing at Daystar. He carries an authoritative tenor and lead with additional skill in songwriting and is rapidly becoming a adept in playing the guitar. About himself “I love Christ, music and simplicity and I believe you should not regret what you cannot change”.
Ndahje (Oscar Mucyo)
Oscar is a gifted vocalist who simplify loves to worship. He has penned lyrics in Kiswahili, Kinyarwanda and English. A Rwandese born in Kenya, he is a computer Science Major at Daystar University and an ace web designer to boot. He is working on Zidi’s website to be soon to be launched.
Kepha Elisha Babu An amazing bass player who also composes and sings. He has played in other bands including the marvelous ‘Rock of Ages Band’. He is a sound technician.
Brian
He is the youngest member of the band but an amazing drum player who has gone as far as Australia for his drum playing skills.
Erosh (James Irungu) Erosh is a self taught keyboardist who is actively involved in church worship teams and also plays in one of the local five star hotels in Nairobi. He is a sound technician.
Babu (James Kiamba)
James aka jemo’s love affair with his guitar is unparalleled. He plays lead guitar and bass on the off chance. Jemo’s an alumnus of Daystar University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Management Information Systems. He has played with other bands including the ‘Divine Band’ and a collection of other local artists.
Zidi Family
(Helps in organizing and running of events such as ushering and hospitality)
Catherine Mutonga
Faith Nusu
Sally Mbilu
Grace Njeri
Edna Gicovi
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» 21 Comments
1"nice song" at Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:23by Kenyan Lady
Nice song, i like
2"CONGRATULATIONS" at Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:12by P MUIGAI
Zidi is such aninspirational song bravo keepit up you cant avoid the gospel song .the upcoming song is more fire
3"Great job !" at Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:32by Enoch K. musyoki
Hi guys I just like your song "Brethe" its great! Meet you at the memorial Park.God Bless
4Comment at Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:45by ndwale
i like tha song..very nice
5"wow" at Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:11by michael christopher
i love the song!!!! just awesome, I'll be waiting for the album.
6"Ouuuiii" at Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:42by goldigger
Jamaa nice voices who starts of the singing i love her voice. Nice beats Hopefully i can record this song. This is one of my top Swahili songs. Love y'all Zidi!!
7"ruguru" at Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:42by grace
i love zidi, with all of me. each of the individuals in the group have inspired me in one way or another.....they're going places. y'all watch out for them.
8"toto" at Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:20by Yvonne
"zidi the band" you are children of the most high and you are a blessing to many people...................we have seen u grow and we will walk with u through every step
9"GOD BLESS Y'ALL" at Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:46by caro
great song u doing a good job
10"GOOD JOB!" at Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:18by marira
way to go people! DON'T stop!!!!!!!!
11"U Rock" at Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:45by Neddy
Walaaaaaa!!!!!!!! am telling u guys hiyo ngoma yenu it makes my heart wanna love Jesus even more expecting great thins from you. baraka tele
12"We expect more from u" at Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:08by Danny
bado tuna zidi keep on keeping on
13Comment at Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:07by Essy
beautiful voices.. we need them over this other side of atlantic
14"GOOD WORK" at Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:22by Peninah
Its been a while since i listened to Kenyan music and this surely makes me proud of our Kenyan musicians. We love u and God bless
15"great thing" at Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:47by d.vanessa w.w
awesome song.great work guys. justin,u didn't tell me ur doing big things. when r u crossing the big seas? i need some serious kenyan music here. that was an amazing song.
16Comment at Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:27by Joshua
Hey guyz thumbs.
17"Poet" at Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:46by Clint
I have been away from home for long... the last song i heard from Daystar was Fagia I think. Stay true to the audience of one. One God Ephesians 4:1-7
18"Next Kivuli" at Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:11by Mwikali
Hi y'all the next Kivuli is coming up soon..keep it chonjo for dates and details right here!!!
19"Fantabuluous" at Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:29by Fredrck Gachacha
Huts out for you guyz. May God bless y'all.
20Comment at Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:28by Neema Thuku
Nyce song may God bless you and richly expand you.we are waiting for another african song!!!!!!!!! go Zidi!!!!!!!
21Comment at Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:58by Pauline
nice... keep fighting the good fight of faith God bless you all