Bred as Esau Okumu , Ban2 lives in Nairobi Kenya in one of the biggest ghettos, one characterized by hooligans, gangsterism and where drug abuse is the order of the day. Thats KAWANGWARE for you..popularly known as "Ungwaro".His life has been one of struggling,hustling and never giving up.
His passion of music started way back while he was still in 6th grade where he used to mimic other artistes to the amusement of his fellow pupils.
After high school he has been with several groups including D.F.C (with Q-stick), Wakoloni, Wazalendo and Mashahidih
In the year 2004 Ban2 managed to get his first commercial breakthrough song on Cd at Soundland studios with which got airplay on local radio stations. And as they say the rest is history. This gave him a chance to meet with many already established artists during the numerous shows that soundland studio's organized.
Currently Ban2 patnerd with a few musicians forming the group "MASHAHIDI" with club hits like ''Judas'' and ''Ananidanganya''
Some of Songs under his belt include Balaa Ft Shamba boy, Sukaree with Mariko of wakimbizi, Mama,Namshuku among others
Ban2 is now relocated to the South Sudan where his music has continued to inspire,educate and entertain perfoming alonside Greats like The original Ras Korbi, Bimbo, Lawless YB AMONG OTHERS.
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Good to hear from you again my brother. Everything over here seems to be sawa. Glad to hear you're sawa because I was worried about the people I have met, and prayed that all of you would be sawa. Eve is getting closer to getting her visa.