Mejja Set to Drop Debut Album ‘Mtoto Wa Khadija’ After 20 Years

Kenyan Genge artist Mejja will release his first full-length studio album, Mtoto Wa Khadija, on March 6, 2026. The project marks his first album in a recording career that began in the mid-2000s and has largely been defined by standalone singles and collaborations.

Mejja was born Major Nameye Khadija on May 23, 1986, in Nyeri County. He rose to national attention in the late 2000s following the release of “Jana Kuliendaje”. The song received recognition at the Chaguo La Teeni Awards, where it won in its category.

Career Built on Singles

For nearly two decades, Mejja has commanded visibility in Kenya’s urban music scene through individual releases rather than albums. Some of his widely recognized tracks include:

“Jana Kuliendaje”
“Landlord”
“Niko Poa”

He has also featured on collaborative projects, including “Utawezana” with Femi One. His music is commonly associated with genge, a Kenyan urban genre that blends Swahili and Sheng lyrics with hip-hop and dancehall influences.

Despite consistent releases, Mejja had not previously issued a full studio album. His catalogue has primarily consisted of singles distributed across radio, digital platforms and live performances.

Major Nameye Khadija, known professionally as Mejja, is a Kenyan genge artist whose career spans nearly two decades. He was born on 23 May 1986 in Nyeri County and grew up in Nairobi, where he developed an interest in music at a young age.

Mejja first gained national attention in the late 2000s with the release of “Jana Kuliendaje”, a track that received recognition at the Chaguo La Teeni Awards. The song helped establish him within Kenya’s urban music scene, particularly in the genge genre, which blends Sheng, Swahili and hip-hop influences.

Title and Personal Significance

The album title translates to “Child of Khadija”, a direct reference to his birth name. The phrase “Mtoto Wa Khadija” has appeared as a recurring tag in several of his songs over the years.

“Mtoto Wa Khadija” is a name Mejja has consistently used to identify himself in his recordings.

The upcoming album is expected to compile new material in a structured format rather than as separate singles.

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Over the years, he built his reputation through standalone singles rather than albums. Some of his notable tracks include “Landlord” and “Niko Poa”. He has also collaborated with several Kenyan artists, including Femi One, on the song “Utawezana”.

Mejja is known for storytelling lyrics that draw from everyday experiences, often incorporating humor and social commentary. Despite maintaining a steady presence in the industry through radio hits and live performances, he did not release a full-length studio album for many years. In 2026, he announced plans to release his debut album, Mtoto Wa Khadija, marking a new chapter in his musical career.