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MERCY MASIKA
About
A voice raised in worship since childhood
Born in Nairobi on April 26, 1983, Mercy Masika released her first album "Nobody Like Jesus" at age 11. Now, after 30+ years, she's one of Kenya's most celebrated gospel artists — a voice of hope for millions across Kenya and Africa.
As UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since June 2019 and Worship Leader at Jubilee Christian Centre, her ministry extends beyond music into community transformation and advocacy.
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"It's the willingness to work hard coupled with the grace of God. The waiting part is the hardest, but you must have faith in Him."
— Mercy Masika, Safaricom Interview 2017
Full Name
Mercy Masika Muguro
Born
April 26, 1983 · Nairobi
Genre
Contemporary Kenyan Gospel
Ministry Since
1994 (Age 11)
Based In
Nairobi, Kenya
Church
Jubilee Christian Centre (JCC)
UN Role
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Education
MBA, Community Development
Journey
Career Timeline
1994
Ministry Begins
Started singing at age 11 at Jubilee Christian Centre
1994
First Album
Released debut album 'Nobody Like Jesus' at age 11
2007
Breakthrough
Released 'Wendo Waku' album produced by Robert Kimanzi
2014
Mwema Era
'Mwema' single gains 10M+ YouTube views, becomes national anthem
2015
Groove Awards
Female Artist of the Year & Song of the Year ('Nikupendeze')
2016
Back-to-Back
Second consecutive Groove Awards Female Artist of the Year
2017
TEDxKakumaCamp
Performed at refugee camp TEDx event
2017
Skiza Tune King
'Shule Yako' becomes most downloaded Skiza tune
2019
UNHCR Ambassador
Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, first Kenyan to receive honor
2019
Washington D.C.
Performed at US National Prayer Breakfast
2024
Master's Degree
Graduated with MBA in Community Development
Milestones
Career Highlights
- First album 'Nobody Like Jesus' at age 11 (1994)
- Breakthrough album 'Wendo Waku' (2007)
- Breakthrough single 'Mwema' (2014) — 10M+ YouTube views
- Groove Awards Female Artist of the Year (2015, 2016)
- Song of the Year — 'Nikupendeze' (2015)
- Skiza Tune Most Downloaded — 'Shule Yako' (2017)
- TEDxKakumaCamp performance (2017)
- UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador (June 2019)
- US National Prayer Breakfast, Washington D.C. (2019)
- Master's degree in Community Development (2024)
Portraits
Moments in Ministry
