Vallerie Muthoni

Vallerie Muthoni is a Kenyan-American singer, rapper, dancer, and award-winning creative director blending Hip-hop, R&B, Pop, and Afro-fusion with fearless versatility. Born in the U.S. and raised in Kenya, her genre-fluid sound bridges the best of both worlds, drawing inspiration from icons like Michael Jackson, Missy Elliott and Beyoncé. Named one of the youngest and only female rappers in Homeboyz Radio’s iconic Jumpoff Freshman Class of 2018, Vallerie quickly cemented her place as a rising star. COLORS X Studios praised her “infectious confidence and effortless flow,” while Nairobi News hailed her as “one of the most exciting voices shaping Kenyan pop.” Her self-directed “Spicy SZN” video won 'Music Video of the Year' at the Unkut HipHop Awards. After the viral success of her hit single "SEXY" (860K+ YouTube views), she dropped her acclaimed EP Vision 2020 featuring Afro-pop star BIEN. Vallerie has graced stages across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Washington D.C., and shared lineups with heavyweights like Burna Boy, Nasty C, Sauti Sol, Lady Leshurr, and Shekhinah. Described by the Daily Nation as “a creative powerhouse reimagining East African music,” Vallerie Muthoni is on the brink of global stardom, a dynamic force ready to make her mark on the world stage.

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