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Suzanne W. Gachukia-Opembe HSC Owner Sub Sahara Ltd Suzanne Gachukia-Opembe is well known on the Kenyan music scene. A recipient of the Presidential Head of State Commendation (HSC) for her work in the music industry, her career in music began with the launch in 1985 of the all-female music group – Musikly speaking – which she founded. Musikly Speaking released such hits as ‘Jamriambo’, ‘Nyumba’, and ‘Tweyanze’ – songs that drew from traditional repertoire and fused these influences with a modern pop feel. Since 1995, as a composer and band leader of Zannaziki, she has released five albums and a slew of singles that again have helped shape the Kenyan music pop identity over the last thirty-nine years. As an entrepreneur, musician and Project Director over the last three and a half decades, Ms. Gachukia-Opembe has founded and run Samawati Productions, Serenade music, and Sub Sahara Entertainment limited. She has developed skills and experience that have enabled her exploit and expand her expertise in areas from technical, analytical skills, to creative conceptualization, teaching, composing, arranging, mentorship, producing and directing in music, musical theatre, film, advocacy and entertainment fields. Her experience includes business and project management, which entails conceptualizing, proposal writing, budgeting, fund raising, negotiating, including promotion of local talent and facilitating community development. Her work also involves advocacy on musician’s intellectual property rights, negative ethnicity, civic education, the rights of women and the girl child, and HIV/Aids. Ms. Gachukia-Opembe has also been involved in related activities to inform on policy, development and implementation on issues that have a bearing on the music industry. She is particularly interested in seeing Kenya’s vibrant pop culture integrated successfully into the mainstream national development agenda. DISCOGRAPHY Zannaziki: Zanna All Stars Volumes 1 and 2 2017. Double CD album with two video clips. Midnight after Dark October 2007. CD Album 12 songs. Six Video Clips Xawadi December 2001. C.D. Album 12 Songs. Five Video Clips Tamu Tamu 1999. C.D. Album 13 Songs. Four Video Clips Nipe Nikupe 1995. Album 11 Songs. Two video clips Send Your Girl Child to School. 1995 Single and video clip sponsored by FAWE (Forum for African Women Educationalists) promoting awareness of the importance of girls’ education. A New Day is here. 1998 Single and video clip sponsored by UNIFEM (United Nations Arm that deals with women’s rights) creating Awareness on Domestic Violence. Musikly Speaking: Keep in touch - 1991. Album Musikly Speaking, self titled - 1989. Album Jamriambo/Saturday Nite - 1988. Double single Musicals: Changing Generations - 1991. Album Aspirations - 1992. Album Production Credits: Camp Mulla – Funky Town 2011 KusMa – Turnt Up - 2012 Mercy Myra – Taba Samu 2001 Mercy Myra – Nyisri Malong’o 2003 Kayamba Africa – Self titled 2001 Kayamba Africa – Simba 2004 Ian Mbugua – Tumsifu 2001 K South – Nairobbery 2001 K South – Nairobism 2003 Jawabu – Dance Dance 2001 Gogo Simo – Self titled 2004 Among others. Youtube channel: Sub Sahara https://youtu.be/4MAJF8oE7_8

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About Sub Sahara Entertainment (SSE): SSE, founded by composer/musician turned producer Suzanne Gachukia-Opembe, is dedicated to addressing the creative and distribution needs of artists and producers in the East African market. By providing a trusted and efficient platform for artists, our vision is to foster: "HUGELY successful African artistes influencing culture", Why SSE is unique: • SSE prioritizes individuality over formulas or genres, encouraging artists to be authentic and unique. • SSE's mission is to ensure music and content reach customers while revenue streams flow back to the creators. Our Team: Suzanne Gachukia-Opembe leads SSE with her wealth of experience and passion for her artistes success. We have a dedicated team of social media publicists, event managers, and technical experts to ensure the success of every project. Our Artistes: Sub-Sahara's roster continues to include renowned artists such as: Mercy Myra, Camp Mulla, Silayio, Zzero Sufuri, Kayamba Africa, KusMa, Wondaboy. WheelDaBeats, Abbi Nyinzi, Kelma, Teejay Kere, Zannaziki, Moghez, among others. Our Sub-labels include: Ulopa Ngoma, 254low Entertainment, Kibby-A-Freak, among others. Our producer’s pool includes: The Freak, Ulopa ngoma, KusMa, Kanyeria, Rahim, among others. Our film department is led by Kevin Bosco.