Nyashinski (Nyamari Ongegu) formed Kleptomaniax with Roba (Robert Manyasa) and Collo (Collins Majale) in 1999, when the trio were students at the Nairobi School. The group signed to the Ogopa DJ's label and released debut single "Freak It" in 2002. Performing in a style called kapuka, blending rap with dance-pop, the trio became highly popular, winning accolades from the Chat Awards and Kisima Music Awards. Their biggest hit was 2004's "Tuendelee," a response to those who criticized their sound for being too commercial. Kleptomaniax released their debut album, M4E, in 2005, and were nominated Best African Act at the same year's MTV Europe Music Awards. The group toured the United States two years later. Following 2009's NITT, the three musicians focused on their solo careers.
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