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'''Kevin Ambalwa''' (born 29 May 1989) popularly known as '''Kayvo Kforce''', is an African [[hip hop]] artist from [[Nairobi, Kenya]] and currently based in Kenya. He gained recognition in the music industry while he was still a member and a pioneer of the neo-Kenyan rap scene. He released a diss track 'Kill A King'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mdundo.com/news/6178|title=Kayvo Kforce Takes Down, Juliani, Khali, Rabbit And Octo In Less Than 3 Minutes!|website=Kenyan VIbe|publisher=Mdundo}}</ref> which disses all the Kenyan hip hop artistes.
'''Kevin Ambalwa''' (born 29 May 1989) better known as '''Kayvo Kforce''', is an African [[hip hop]] artist from [[Nairobi, Kenya]]. He released a diss track 'Kill A King'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mdundo.com/news/6178|title=Kayvo Kforce Takes Down, Juliani, Khali, Rabbit And Octo In Less Than 3 Minutes!|website=Kenyan Vibe|publisher=Mdundo}}</ref> which disses all the Kenyan hip hop artistes.

== Early life ==
Kayvo Kforce was born in Kenya, [[Kibera]], [[Nairobi]].

Kayvo Kforce's interest in music began when he was just 8 years old singing in a local Church choir. He started [[acting]] when he was in high school and took music seriously when he finished his High school studies.


== Career ==
== Career ==
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Kayvo went to [[Dandora]] to show support to the youth by helping them become the best in life through music and mentorship . He has collaborated with artistes like Maluda (musician), Octopizzo, [[Khaligraph Jones]], Zj Heno, Lon Jon and also was a part of the Coke Studio [[Africa]] Cypher<ref>{{Cite web |title=MI, Kforce, Bamboo, Khaligraph and Nazizi - Cypher Coke Studio Africa |url=http://www.coca-colacompany.com/videos/mi-kforce-bamboo-khaligraph-and-nazizi-cypher-coke-studio-africa-ytxfxrkwnpsas |url-status=dead |access-date=2017-03-28 |website=www.coca-colacompany.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2017-03-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329140955/http://www.coca-colacompany.com/videos/mi-kforce-bamboo-khaligraph-and-nazizi-cypher-coke-studio-africa-ytxfxrkwnpsas }}</ref> where he shared the stage with [[M.I Abaga]], Nazizi, [[Khaligraph Jones]] and [[Bamboo (rapper)|Bamboo]]. In 2021 he dropped one of the biggest Hip Hop album dubbed 'Namba Nane Drill'<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-29 |title=Stream Kayvo Kforce's 'Namba Nane Drill' studio album » Biggest Kaka |url=https://biggestkaka.co.ke/stream-kayvo-kforces-namba-nane-drill-studio-album/ |access-date=2022-11-22 |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2008, Kayvo Kforce was the youngest rapper to grace the rap scene and soon after his music group 'K-Force'. He decided to go solo on his music career. He had a mentor who molded him into a writer and sharpened his flows. Kayvo Kforce decided to [[Rapping|rap]] because Kibera by then had no notable [[Hip hop]] artistes, so he saw this as an opportunity to put his [[ghetto]] on the map the best way he knows. He has worked with producers in the industry like Tedd Josiah and Ambrose and also worked with East African musicians like Solo Thang, Kalamashaka, [[K-South]], Chiwawa, Khaligraph Jones, Smallz Lethal, Abbas and many other Kenyan artistes.

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Kayvo is also keen on giving back to the community as he went to [[Dandora]] to show love and support to the youth by helping them become the best in life through music and mentorship . He has collaborated with artistes like [[Maluda (musician)]], Octopizzo, Khaligraph Jones, Zj Heno, Lon Jon and also was a part of the Coke Studio [[Africa]] Cypher<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.coca-colacompany.com/videos/mi-kforce-bamboo-khaligraph-and-nazizi-cypher-coke-studio-africa-ytxfxrkwnpsas|title=MI, Kforce, Bamboo, Khaligraph and Nazizi - Cypher Coke Studio Africa|website=www.coca-colacompany.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-03-28}}</ref> where he shared the stage with [[M.I Abaga]], Nazizi, Khaligraph Jones and [[Bamboo (rapper)|Bamboo]]. In 2021 he dropped one of the biggest Hip Hop album dubbed 'Namba Nane Drill'<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-29 |title=Stream Kayvo Kforce's 'Namba Nane Drill' studio album » Biggest Kaka |url=https://biggestkaka.co.ke/stream-kayvo-kforces-namba-nane-drill-studio-album/ |access-date=2022-11-22 |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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| 2014
| 2014
| Kayvo Kforce & Davinci - Walai
| Kayvo Kforce & Davinci – Walai
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9ynHq4mbb8|title=Kayvo Kforce & Davinci - Walai|website=Xhood|publisher=Dj Priesty}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9ynHq4mbb8|title=Kayvo Kforce & Davinci - Walai|website=Xhood|publisher=Dj Priesty}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| Zj Heno - Iz You Down ft Khaligraph Jones x Lon Jon x Kayvo Kforce
| Zj Heno – Iz You Down ft Khaligraph Jones x Lon Jon x Kayvo Kforce
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biggestkaka.co.ke/2016/07/27/zj-heno-brought-together-khaligraph-jones-lon-jon-and-kayvo-kforce-for-iz-you-down/|title=Zj Heno – Iz You Down|website=Biggest Kaka|publisher=Ethan Maina}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biggestkaka.co.ke/2016/07/27/zj-heno-brought-together-khaligraph-jones-lon-jon-and-kayvo-kforce-for-iz-you-down/|title=Zj Heno – Iz You Down|website=Biggest Kaka|date=19 October 2023 |publisher=Ethan Maina}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| Maluda - Glory To The King ft Kayvo Kforce
| Maluda – Glory To The King ft Kayvo Kforce
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/Zukqa/Glory-to-the-King-by-Maluda-feat-Kayvo-Kforce/498272-3083736-84infj/index.html|title=Maluda - Glory To The King ft Kayvo Kforce|website=Daily Nation|publisher=Zuqka}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/Zukqa/Glory-to-the-King-by-Maluda-feat-Kayvo-Kforce/498272-3083736-84infj/index.html|title=Maluda - Glory To The King ft Kayvo Kforce|website=Daily Nation|date=5 July 2020 |publisher=Zuqka}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| Kayvo Kforce - I do it
| Kayvo Kforce – I do it
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://notjustok.com/eastafrica/2017/02/07/video-kayvo-kforce-dj-killbill-i-do-it/|title=VIDEO : Kayvo Kforce & DJ Killbill – I Do It|website=NotJustOk|publisher=Ruth}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://notjustok.com/eastafrica/2017/02/07/video-kayvo-kforce-dj-killbill-i-do-it/|title=VIDEO : Kayvo Kforce & DJ Killbill – I Do It|website=NotJustOk|date=7 February 2017 |publisher=Ruth}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| Kayvo Kforce - Sipendi madrama ft Voste Wade
| Kayvo Kforce – Sipendi madrama ft Voste Wade
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biggestkaka.co.ke/2016/12/10/kayvo-kforce-introduces-new-act-new-release/|title=Kayvo Kforce introduces a new act with this new release|website=Biggest Kaka|publisher=Ethan Maina}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biggestkaka.co.ke/2016/12/10/kayvo-kforce-introduces-new-act-new-release/|title=Kayvo Kforce introduces a new act with this new release|website=Biggest Kaka|date=10 December 2016 |publisher=Ethan Maina}}</ref>
|-
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| 2011
| 2011
| Kayvo Kforce - Death wish
| Kayvo Kforce – Death wish
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://media101.xyz/video-tbt-deathwish-kayvo-kforce/|title=Video: Kayvo Kforce - Death wish|publisher=Media101 KE}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://media101.xyz/video-tbt-deathwish-kayvo-kforce/|title=Video: Kayvo Kforce - Death wish|publisher=Media101 KE}}</ref>
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|2021
|2021
|Kayvo Kforce - Namba Nane Drill album
|Kayvo Kforce – Namba Nane Drill album
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Latest revision as of 12:16, 22 November 2024

Kayvo Kforce
Birth nameKevin Ambalwa
Born (1989-05-29) May 29, 1989 (age 35)
Nairobi, Kenya
GenresRap
Occupation(s)Music producer, rapper, actor
Years active2008 - present

Kevin Ambalwa (born 29 May 1989) better known as Kayvo Kforce, is an African hip hop artist from Nairobi, Kenya. He released a diss track 'Kill A King'[1] which disses all the Kenyan hip hop artistes.

Career

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Kayvo went to Dandora to show support to the youth by helping them become the best in life through music and mentorship . He has collaborated with artistes like Maluda (musician), Octopizzo, Khaligraph Jones, Zj Heno, Lon Jon and also was a part of the Coke Studio Africa Cypher[2] where he shared the stage with M.I Abaga, Nazizi, Khaligraph Jones and Bamboo. In 2021 he dropped one of the biggest Hip Hop album dubbed 'Namba Nane Drill'[3]

Discography

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Year Title Ref
2014 Kayvo Kforce & Davinci – Walai [4]
2016 Zj Heno – Iz You Down ft Khaligraph Jones x Lon Jon x Kayvo Kforce [5]
2016 Maluda – Glory To The King ft Kayvo Kforce [6]
2016 Kayvo Kforce – I do it [7]
2016 Kayvo Kforce – Sipendi madrama ft Voste Wade [8]
2011 Kayvo Kforce – Death wish [9]
2021 Kayvo Kforce – Namba Nane Drill album

References

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  1. ^ "Kayvo Kforce Takes Down, Juliani, Khali, Rabbit And Octo In Less Than 3 Minutes!". Kenyan Vibe. Mdundo.
  2. ^ "MI, Kforce, Bamboo, Khaligraph and Nazizi - Cypher Coke Studio Africa". www.coca-colacompany.com. Archived from the original on 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2017-03-28.
  3. ^ "Stream Kayvo Kforce's 'Namba Nane Drill' studio album » Biggest Kaka". 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  4. ^ "Kayvo Kforce & Davinci - Walai". Xhood. Dj Priesty.
  5. ^ "Zj Heno – Iz You Down". Biggest Kaka. Ethan Maina. 19 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Maluda - Glory To The King ft Kayvo Kforce". Daily Nation. Zuqka. 5 July 2020.
  7. ^ "VIDEO : Kayvo Kforce & DJ Killbill – I Do It". NotJustOk. Ruth. 7 February 2017.
  8. ^ "Kayvo Kforce introduces a new act with this new release". Biggest Kaka. Ethan Maina. 10 December 2016.
  9. ^ "Video: Kayvo Kforce - Death wish". Media101 KE.
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