Quick facts about American rapper & singer Lauryn Hill ahead of Kenyan concert

Eight-time Grammy Award-winning music icon, Lauryn Hill, will headline this year’s Walker Town Day Two, taking place at Laureate Gardens, Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, on September 28th and 29th.

Nyanshinki’s presence at the concert guarantees a line-up of extraordinary performances for music lovers and fans of the iconic Johnnie Walker brand. 

In a statement, East African Breweries PLC (EABL), through its Johnnie Walker brand said the appearance will be Ms. Hill’s first major performance in Kenya since 2019 when she headlined a concert in Kenya as part of her world tour of her album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

Here are a few quick Facts about rapper Lauryn Hill

She was born on May 26, 1975, in South Orange, New Jersey.

She Shot to fame as a Fugees member alongside Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel.

The group’s Album ‘The Score’ was a massive success.

She debuted her first solo album in 1998 called ‘The Miseduction of Lauryn Hill’. The album was a blend of Hip-Hop, RnB, and Soul.

The Album won several Grammy Awards –including Album of the Year.

She was the first woman to win 5 Grammy awards in 1999.

She is a talented Songwriter and Producer.

Lauryn Hill is widely known for her powerful performances.

She took a music hiatus in the late 90s.

Ms Hill later made a comeback in the music industry in 2002 and released “MTV Unplugged No.2”.

Hill also has a successful acting career after appearing in films like Sister Act 2, and Back in the Habit and Restaurant.

She has influenced generations of artists.

Hill has performed at several global music festivals like Coachella, and Glastonbury among others.

Lauryn Hill is a multi-instrumentalist

She has received multiple accolades like Grammy and BET.

She paved the way for women in Hip-hop after breaking barriers and stereotypes.

Hill is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Holder.

She is also recognized for activism and Philanthropy.

Hill was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame solidifying her status as a legendary artist.

On September 28, she will be performing at Walker Town Day 2