From shadows and rap competitions back in the days in several nightspots in Nairobi, Alfi Tosha was a dancehall artist. Nurturing his skills in open mic sessions provided by clubs like Florida 2000,Mad house, Club Zigzag, Club NewYork,Club Jungle, Vibe star to mention but a few. With the future looking bleak due to difficulties getting a promoter who could sort financial matters regarding album recording, Alfi Tosha had to make use of his other talent “acting” to fix a quick buck to finance his recordings. After a stint at the national theatre and the Phoenix players performing in various stage productions, documentaries and commercials, enough was in place to work on various singles. Hooking up with a long time friend at the national theatre who was also a common face in the open mic session, Icon and Radical, the group was born and the first studio session ever was locked down at RKs studio. The single “Tubonge” a dance hall tune fast turned into a streets anthem turning on pirates for an all Kenyan compilation album selling millions backstreet and downtown. Three other singles were to follow before the idea of stage name change was raised that didn’t go down well. This was to be the parting shot for the group members and the solo career launched. Coining of the name Alfi from a Christian name ALFRED crossed the mind a feel of Africaness suggested “tosha” meaning “enough” in English. Alfi Tosha came into being bringing a total turn around in music approach and genre hence a debut album self titled “Alfi Tosha” with music that has an African touch.

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