Size 8

Born on August 4, 1987, Size 8 was raised in Maringo Estate, a historic residential area in the Eastlands region of Nairobi, Kenya. She is the youngest of six siblings born to a Ugandan father and a Kenyan mother, both serving as clergy. Growing up in a religious household, she demonstrated academic excellence and artistic potential early on. She secured a scholarship to State House Girls High School in Nairobi's Kilimani area, near State House, and later attended Hillcrest School in Karen, Kenya.

Size 8's music career began when she was discovered by Clemo, a Kenyan producer and co-founder of Calif Records, following a local audition. She released "Shamba Boy", "Silali" and "Vidonge". On April 2013, Size 8 revealed to have transitioned to recording gospel music due to a personal spiritual transformation. She felt a deep commitment to her faith, which led her to shift her focus and align her music with her beliefs. This change marked a significant turning point in her career, culminating in the release of her first gospel single, "Mateke," on that same year.{{cite web|url=http://www.getmziki.com/tag/size-8-mateke/|title=Size 8 – Mateke|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=Get Mziki}}

Her change of genres have since led her to the release of some of her popular songs such as "Moto," "Yuko na Wewe," "Jemedari," and "Afadhali Yesu."{{cite web|url=http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/lifestyle/2013/10/08/size-8s-latest-gospel-video-moto/|title=Size 8’s latest Gospel video "Moto"|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=Capital FM}}{{cite web|url=http://www.grooveawards.co.ke/yuko-na-wewe-new-single-by-size-8-music-video/|title="YUKO NA WEWE" – NEW MUSIC VIDEO BY SIZE 8|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=Groove Theory}}{{cite web|url=http://naibuzz.com/2014/12/31/size-8-releases-a-new-hit-song-jemedari-yale-ametenda/|title=Size 8 Releases A New Hit Song "Jemedari" (Yale Ametenda)|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=NaiBuzz}}{{cite web|url=http://oygkmagazine.com/v1/?p=2216|title=OYGK Music Video Debut: Size 8 – Afadhali Yesu|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=OYGK Magazine}}

Size 8 married Samuel Muraya, a Kenyan DJ and music producer known as DJ Mo, in September 2013 {{cite web |title=Size 8 and System Unit’s DJ MO in secret wedding |url=https://thenet.ng/size-8-and-system-units-dj-mo-in-secret-wedding/ |access-date=26 February 2016 |website=The Net}} and had two children.{{cite web |title=POPULAR GOSPEL SINGER SIZE 8 REVEALS THE NAME OF HER BABY GIRL |url=http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/m/story.php?articleID=2000182749 |accessdate=26 February 2016 |website=Standard Media}}{{cite web |title=IT'S A GIRL! CELEBRITY COUPLE SIZE 8 AND DJ MO WELCOMES BABY GIRL |url=http://standardmedia.co.ke/m1/story.php?articleID=2000183006&story_title=It-s-a-girl-Celebrity-couple-Size-8-and-Dj-Mo-welcomes-baby-girl |accessdate=26 February 2016 |website=Standard Media}}{{cite web |last=Okoth |first=Brian |date=19 November 2015 |title=Size 8 and DJ Mo welcome bouncing baby girl |url=https://citizentv.co.ke/entertainment/size-8-and-dj-mo-welcome-bouncing-baby-girl-106640/ |accessdate=26 February 2016 |website=Citizen Digital}} The couple have since divorced after 11 years of marriage, citing personal challenges and a period of reconciliation. On Valentine's Day 2025, DJ Mo surprised Size 8 with a heartfelt proposal, rekindling their relationship.{{Cite web |last=Njueini |first=Terry |date=2025-02-14 |title=DJ Mo Proposes to Size 8 on Valentine's Months After Split |url=https://thekenyatimes.com/latest-entertainment-news-kenya/dj-mo-proposes-to-size-8-on-valentines-months-after-split/ |access-date=2025-06-01 |language=en}} Just days later, on 18 February 2025, the couple held a private wedding ceremony at JS Meadows in Sigona, Kiambu County, renewing their vows.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-18 |title=Exclusive: DJ Mo and Size 8 say 'I Do' in a top-secret wedding |url=https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/exclusive-dj-mo-and-size-8-say-i-do-in-a-top-secret-wedding-4931600 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=Daily Nation |language=en}}

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