Eric Wainaina

April has to be one of the most wonderful months for Eric Wainaina. He appeared on CCN's African Voices powered by Bank PHB; a feature that is broadcast on CNN. "Afro-pop sensation, political activist, Kenya's Eric Wainaina has been given a lot of titles, but with a new album coming out he could potentially be dubbed Africa's next world music star. He's performed across the world winning many accolades, but his roots are still in Kenya and he performs in Nairobi every week," African Voices wrote about him. "If you're not playing at home for the people you

Lagos ? At a young age of 27 in 2001, Eric Wainaina was named by Africa Almanac.com amongst the top 100 Africans that had a huge impact on humanity across the the continent. The list included su...

At a young age of 27 in 2001, Eric Wainaina was named by Africa Almanac.com amongst the top 100 Africans that had a huge impact on humanity across the the continent. The list included such iconic personalities as Nelson Mandela, Joseph Kabila, Yash Pal Ghai, Baaba Maal and Ousmane Sembene. Such is the impresive profile of the next African voice on CNN powered by Bank PHB. Using music as a tool of social cultural and political emancipation, Wainaina has become a powerful force in Kenyan national life.