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Born Issah Mmari, on May 20th 1981 in California Estate, and raised in
South c estate Nairobi, Kenya, E-Sir was a Kenyan hip hop artist signed to
the Ogopa DJs label who was famous for his deft lyrical ability and command
of the Swahili language. He is still widely regarded as one the best
rappers to emerge on the Kenyan hip hop scene. He first came to be known in
2001 by his song "Jo", a song done in the same style as Black Rob's "Whoa."
The song proudly declared E-Sir's arrival on the Kenyan music scene and was
featured on the Ogopa DJs debut album . He went on to release his debut
album "Nimefika" in 2003 which was a big hit with virtually all the songs
on the album becoming radio singles. He won 4 categories in the 2003 Kisima
Music Awards.
E-Sir passed away in a road accident on March 16th 2003, while in the
company of fellow label mate Nameless. He was on his way back from a
concert in Nakuru town that was to help promote the album. Hi
