Kalamashaka made Dandora hip-hop base

Former member of Kalamashaka, Vigeti (left) with Kevin Wyre. Vigeti is working on his comeback album. [Photo, Courtesy]

Dandora in Eastlands was once the capital of hip hop, musically speaking. Some of the current high-flying local artistes can attest to the influence of Dandora.

In the 1990s, the Kalamashaka trio of Otero (Robert Matumbai), Kama (Kamau Ngigi) and Johny (John Vigeti) reigned supreme. The vices that surrounded them like crime, drugs, police brutality, rape, murders and gangs provided themes for the music.