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Afro dance hall artiste Nimore: I am back like I never left

ESTHER WAIRIMU aka NIMORE, an Afro dance hall artist, has been away from the music scene for a while now. She tells JAEL MUSUMBA what she has been up to and what her fans should expect as she makes a comeback

You have been off the music industry for quite sometime. With your new stage name, some of your fans may not remember you. Could you remind them who Nimore is and where you have been?
Nimore is a songwriter, singer and performing artist, specifically focusing on Afro dance hall. I ventured into music in 2004 when I featured in the boy group, Wakimbizi, which was my first album. That’s where my musical journey started. I faced a lot of challenges because the music industry is capital intensive and being a woman did not make it any easier. So I took some time out doing other things so that I can get resources to invest in my music career. Meanwhile, I have also been working tirelessly to hone my own unique sound.

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