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'''Kevin Ambalwa''' (born 29 May 1989) better known as '''Kayvo Kforce''', is an African [[hip hop]] artist from [[Nairobi, Kenya]]. He gained recognition in the music industry as 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 [[Kibera]], [[Nairobi]], Kenya.

Kayvo Kforce's interest in music began when he was 8 years old singing in a local Church choir. He started [[acting]] when he was in high school and took music seriously afterwards.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}


== 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 enter the rap scene. He started out with a music group called 'K-Force', and later on moved to a solo career. He had a mentor who helped him become a writer and improve his flows. {{Citation needed|date=June 2023}}

According to Kayvo, he decided to [[Rapping|rap]] because Kibera had no notable [[Hip hop]] artist at the time. He saw this as an opportunity to put his [[ghetto]] on the map. {{Citation needed|date=June 2023}}

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.{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}}

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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 |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}}</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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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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