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I was mistaken for a Nigerian and arrested during first visit to Nairobi- Frankie Dee

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Frankie Dee, a recording and performing AfroDancehall and Reggae artist from Mombasa, started his music career at a young age, while at a local church.

Frankie, who has won several awards in the Coastal region where he has been crowned the 'Dancehall Beast', has been featured in international riddims alongside the likes of Busy Signal, and Charly BlackSpice, among others.

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