Meet Leyla Mohamed on Instagram as @leylakenya, young and talented 13-year old who has broken the internet with her rendition of the famous Kenyan patriotic song, ‘Wimbo Wa Historia’ which talks about Kenya’s history, originally written by a prominent Kenyan, Enoch Ondego.
Sources say that Leyla Mohamed, was first discovered by Sammy Dee of TruD pictures who later introduced her to celebrated Kenyan DJ, Pinye. DJ Pinye is recognized for nurturing talent and bringing artists like Octopizzo to the limelight. Leyla’s rendition of Wimbo Wa Historia was released a one day ago and has already reached nearly 10,000 views on YouTube.
Leyla and DJ Pinye put up a posts on their respective Instagram accounts, thanking Kenyans for showing their love and support for the 13-year old. DJ Pinye confessed that the reception of Leyla’s rendition surpassed his expectations.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BocJbo-FvHr/?taken-by=leylakenya
Kenyan celebrities shared the song on social media, celebrating the new young sensational singer.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZtIglhYIQ/?taken-by=kambuamuziki
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Leyla’s dream is to perform this song for President Kenyatta on the national stage. This birthed the hashtag #LeylaForMashujaaDay where KOT (Kenyans on Twitter) came together to rally behind Leyla and have the Permanent Presidential Music Commission give her an opportunity to sing at the Mashujaa Day celebrations expected to be held at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega on 2oth October.
THIS SONG!!!!!!! Y'all need to hear and share it. This little girl has to perform it on Mashujaa Day for the whole country!!
Leyla Mohamed cover of Kenyatta Song – Wimbo wa Historia https://t.co/36PUEKTRUx#WimboWaHistoria
— Xtian Dela™ (@xtiandela) October 2, 2018
This song has been in my head since morning! Simply AMAZING voice!! So i gather Leila is a daughter to a single mother. She's originally from Bahati in Nax now lives in Eastleigh. please @PPMC_KENYA #LeylaForMashujaaDay https://t.co/naF9awkRIg via @YouTube
— Jasiri (@Jasiri_TEA) October 2, 2018
Leyla, well done. Beautifully sang. https://t.co/BTodpKQWTa please @PPMC_KENYA let her sing on 20th in Kakamega #LeylaForMashujaaDay
— Dennis Itumbi, HSC (@OleItumbi) October 2, 2018
Leyla is a Standard eight pupil at St. Teresa’s Girls Primary School and is set to sit for her KCPE exam this year. She is also currently taking vocal classes at the Permanent Presidential Music Commission where she has access to the audio visual studios at the facility to improve her musical talent. With all eyes and ears on Leyla, there’s no doubt that she might just become the next big artist, just like her music icon, Whitney Houston.