Size 8

Linet Masiro Munyali

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Size 8 is a singer, songwriter and performer who switched from secular music to gospel music, known mostly for her hit “Mateke” for passion in music, Energy on stage and her dance moves. Size 8 as better known in the entertainment industry scene, her real name is Linet Masiro Munyali. Size 8 grew up in Maringo Estate in a humble but loving family as the sixth born of seven children, four brothers and two sisters. Linet's father, Samuel Kirui Munyali is a Ugandan and my mum, Esther Njeri is Kenyan and therefore has a dual citizenship. Size 8 is married to Dj Mo a Kenyan gospel Dj.

Education: Linet attended Dr.Livingstone primary school and topped in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in thier class and then joined State House Girls on scholarship and started her secondary education ready to change her life and that of her family.

Linet was discovered by Clemo a Kenyan producer, when she went for some local auditions and later signed on the Calif Records label. Being a fresh artist she did not disappointed with her hits “ Shamba Boy”. Soon she started joining the big ranks, having sang beside the who is who in the Kenyan music scene in the just concluded Promulgation of the Kenyan Constitution.

Music Awards:
Groove awards– Video of the Year – Mateke (2014)
Groove awards- Female artist of the Year (2014) Groove awards– Song of the Year – Mateke (2014)
Groove awards– Song of the Year – Mateke (2014)

Size 8 loves listening to music, cooking and eating. Her favourite food is Githeri, Avocado and Kachumbari, followed closely by chapati and beans stew.