Elsy Wameyo is a Kenyan-Australian rapper, singer and producer, born in Nairobi and raised in Adelaide, whose music blends hip-hop, soul and traditional African sounds.
Background
Elsy Wameyo works across Nairobi and Adelaide as a self-sufficient producer, rapper and singer. Coverage of her work highlights a mix of choral gospel influences with hip-hop, soul and alt-R&B.
Releases and milestones
Her EP Nilotic (2022) won five South Australian Music Awards, and her debut album Saint Sinner followed in July 2024. The self-titled EP WAMEYO (28 November 2025), featuring Khaligraph Jones, earned a 2026 AIR Awards nomination for Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EP. The NATIVE listed her among its 10 artists to watch in 2026, and AllAfrica included her in its East Africa’s Next Wave list.
Where to start
The title track “WAMEYO” introduces the sound of her latest EP; Saint Sinner is the fuller album.
Sources
- The NATIVE – 10 artists to watch out for in 2026
- AllAfrica – East Africa’s next wave: 10 artistes turning heads in 2026
- Afrocritik – 25 emerging African artistes you should listen to in 2026
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