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Maandy’s rising fame hasn’t translated to success in her love life, largely due to public misconceptions about her demeanor. Her serious nature was often mistaken for hostility, which created a barrier between her and potential romantic partners. “I unintentionally intimidated people, especially men. But I’m really a soft girl,” she explained, reflecting on the challenges of dating while in the public eye. This has kept Maandy single for a long time, as many men have been too intimidated to approach her.

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However, over time, she has learned to strike a balance between her strong persona and vulnerability, using her music to showcase her softer side. Recently, she addressed rumors about her relationship with fellow artist Breeder LW, firmly denying any romantic involvement. During an Instagram Q&A, Maandy clarified that her decade-long friendship with Breeder is purely platonic and supportive, even humorously acknowledging his reputation as a “ladies’ man.”

On her musical journey, Maandy shared that she started as a DJ before becoming a rapper. Known as Kabaya, her story began in the bustling neighborhoods of Dagoretti, where she split her time between Waithaka and Ngong. “I grew up between Waithaka and Ngong, but most of my friends were from Ngong,” she recalled.

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Her early passion for music led her to organize entertainment events in high school. After graduating, Kabaya pursued DJing, quickly making a name for herself and securing a residency while still a student. “I used to DJ every Saturday and earned Sh 35,000 a month, which was great,” she reminisced. But fate had other plans. During a studio session, producer Jay Blink noticed her talent for freestyling and told her, “You’re doing the wrong thing. You need to rap.”

Though initially unsure, Kabaya’s natural talent for rap was undeniable, marking the start of her transformation from DJ to rapper.

‘Bubbly bubbly’ hitmaker Maandy has delivered her harangue to critics who dismiss Arbantone music as unoriginal remixes.

Taking to social media, Maandy argues that Kenyan music has been dominating the charts for weeks, unlike foreign music which often takes center stage. She points out the popularity of Kenyan music in clubs, backed up by DJs who see high viewership on Kenyan remixes on Youtube.

Maandy suggests that critics might not be part of Arbantone’s target audience. Her data shows a younger demographic that enjoys and appreciates this style of music.

“I like to mind my business, but allow me to say this, for the past two or three weeks, top 3 trending songs, zimekuwa Kenyan songs.

“Every single time there is a popular sound in Kenya, you hear foreign music. Have you ever thought about that? You wont see a popular American, Nigerian song, you will purely hear Kenyan. You go to the club its just Kenyans. and as they are playing this, and I need Dj’s to maybe back me up,” she said

She encourages critics to let the genre evolve and improve through experimentation, highlighting that sampling is a common practice worldwide.

Maandy emphasizes the creativity behind Arbantone, stating she has albums of original beats and her producer samples them to create the unique Arbantone sound.

One of Kenya’s fastest growing female rappers Maandy (Michelle) has taken to his social media to flaunt her already-grown baby bump; announcing her exuberance over the pregnancy.

”Can’t wait to meet you❤”

The rapper has not yet disclosed who she has sired her unborn baby with. She tends to keep her love life away from social media.

She was however, rumoured to be dating fellow rapper Breeder LW; but she refuted the claims and said there’s nothing going on between them other than friendship. She disclosed this in an Instagram Q&A with her fans;

The young rapper is progressively rubber stamping her name in the Kenyan Music Industry hails from Dagoretti South in Nairobi.