Akothee is a Kenyan artist and brand ambassador, who came to the limelight when she collaborated with Tanzanian artist, Diamond Platnumz. Her previous catalog did not earn her much fame, but her persistence got her a big break in the Kenyan and African music scene.
The self-declared “president of single mothers” is the only Kenyan artist to have worked with Diamond, something she takes pride in. She is a strong woman who is not afraid to speak her mind, putting her at loggerheads with many people who feel she lacks boundaries. Others see it as her unique nature in expressing her thoughts and emotions.
Other than that, Akothee is one of the richest artists in East Africa given her net worth from a wide portfolio of business ventures including personal branding, real estate, and the tourism industry. Her name was featured on the list of the wealthiest musicians in Africa. Her flamboyant lifestyle is proof that Akothee’s net worth is substantial.
Early Life and Education
She is the firstborn to an administrator father and a politician mother. She ran away from home at 14 and eloped with her boyfriend who was still in high school. They had 4 children together, one succumbed to illness at a young age. Things went sour and the two separated in 2000 when his husband, became well off and left her for another woman.
After splitting from her husband, she joined her brother in Mombasa who was involved in the taxi business. They would drive the taxi in turns and spend the little she got on her young family.
One day, while doing her taxi, she met a foreign diplomat who was wowed by her abilities and developed an interest in her. That relationship would dramatically change her life for good.
Her Music Career
Akothee grew up in a Seventh-Day Adventist church and household. That’s where her for music was nurtured. In 2008, she went home and launched her professional music career. She started as a backup dancer and singer for a Luo band in Mombasa. The famous international club Tembo Disco and Mamba Village were among her hotspots.
Her daughters featured as dancers in her early videos. Brown Mauzo, Vera Sidika’s baby daddy, was among the first artists she collaborated with when she started.
As a music artist, Akothee is known for her electric performances. She performs in live events and shows. In 2021, she disclosed that she charges over Kshs 1 million for events, concerts, or shows.
Her Business Ventures
Besides music, her tours and travel company Akothee Safaris is a money spinner. The company is a big hit in the tourism sector and deals with leisure and corporate travel. The company plans and schedules air tickets, hotel reservations, and travel logistics. It also provides events management services.
Aknotela and Akothee Homes companies are currently constructing luxury homes for sale.
The singer palatial home in Mombasa stands on the beachfront and has an estimated worth of over Kshs 100 million. It features a swimming pool, multiple bathrooms, many spacious bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, and a lounge.
RongoSpa as she calls it is another luxurious property she owns in the heart of Rongo, Migori County. The property includes a palatial mansion with a well-manicured lawn and farm. Trustworthy sources say that the singer owns three mansions abroad: Normandy in France, and two more in Switzerland. The two properties in Switzerland are located in Zurich and Lugano.
The mother of 5 is big on philanthropy and started a foundation to give back to the community. Besides flaunting her wealth on social media, Akothee helps people faced with poverty and unemployment. The foundation has so far drilled boreholes in different parts of the country and started a school where underprivileged children, are fully catered for.
Her total net worth is estimated at $777.2K (Kshs 100 million)
