About Victoria Kimani

Victoria Kimani (born 28 July 1985) is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress and entertainer. She is currently signed to Chocolate City and is described as the record label's first lady. As a singer, she is popularly known for her numerous hits and sense of style.[4] Her penetration into the African music industry has earned her a number of nominations, with her singles receiving numerous airplay across Africa. Her debut album was expected in 2016. Apart from singing, she appeared in the film 7 Inch Curve,[8][9] directed by Shola Thompson Kimani was born in Los Angeles, California to clergy parents. She has two older brothers. She grew up partly in Benin City, Nigeria, where her parents were doing missionary work. She began singing at the age of 9; at age 16, she began performing alongside other church choir members as a back-up and writing songs for others. Before moving back to her mother country, Kenya, she met one of her fan named bright Chukwuma who had a life long crush on her. Rumours has it that this young man refused to date anyone else other than Victoria .She later dropped out to fully pursue a career in music. On 13 May 2015, Kimani, along with seven African female musicians, Cobhams Asuquo and a team of ONE staff met in Johannesburg to create "Strong Girl", a song that sent a message about the empowerment of women across the world. The song featured singers Waje (Nigeria), Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania), Arielle T (Gabon), Gabriela (Mozambique), Yemi Alade (Nigeria), Selmor Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe), Judith Sephuma (South Africa), new artist Blessing Nwafor (South Africa) and the video's star, actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Nigeria). Kimani has been outspoken on issues like male chauvinism and women empowerment in conjunction with the ONE Campaign. Having collaborated with other African female singers, in the making of an inspirational song "Strong Girl". Kimani has also stated that women struggle to make ends meet due to the careers available to them. She defends models, singers, dancers, entertainers, presenters, business women, PR, managers, PAs, singers, stylists, DJs and designers