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Venash Bailey | |
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| Born | Emmanuel Mule September 16, 2008 |
| Other names | Vënash |
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| Years active | 2024–present |
Venash Bailey (born 16 September 2008) is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, and music producer best known for his emotionally driven blend of R&B, soul, and acoustic music. He gained recognition in 2024 with the release of his debut single, "Broken", and has since established himself as a promising voice in East Africa’s indie music scene.
Early life
[edit]Venash Bailey was born in Nairobi, Kenya. He began writing music at the age of 12 and produced songs using free software and a second-hand laptop. Inspired by artists such as Sam Smith and Labrinth, Bailey developed a sound grounded in emotional honesty and soulful melodies.
Career
[edit]In early 2024, Bailey released his debut single, "Broken", which was described by *The Standard* as “a heart-wrenching ballad that places him firmly among Kenya’s most promising young vocalists.”[1] The song was also picked up by *Capital FM Kenya* for airplay during its weekly R&B spotlight segment.[2]
Following this breakthrough, Bailey released a string of singles including "Heavenly", "Beauty", and "Shattered Pieces", which drew praise from *Nation Africa* for their “vulnerable songwriting and minimalistic jazz influences.”[3]
In April 2025, his track "Blue Sky" was highlighted in *The EastAfrican* as “an introspective anthem of youth and mental clarity”[4]. The growing attention led to interviews on NTV Kenya and a feature on Pulse Live's "Artists to Watch 2025".
He is currently working on his debut album, scheduled for release in late 2025, which he describes as "a storybook of feelings, stitched together with piano, soul, and scars."
Personal life
[edit]Bailey lives in Nairobi and continues to write, produce, and record music from a home studio. In interviews, he has spoken about music as his emotional outlet, crediting songwriting for helping him process adolescence and anxiety.
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- "Broken" (2024)
- "Heavenly" (2024)
- "Beauty" (2025)
- "Shattered Pieces" (2025)
- "Blue Sky" (2025)
- "Endless Blue" (2025)
- "Echoes Screaming" (2025)
- "In Pieces" (2025)
- "Dancehall Pop" (2025)
Upcoming
[edit]- Untitled debut album (expected 2025)
References
[edit]- ^ Odhiambo, Grace (18 February 2024). "Teen Star Venash Bailey Breaks Out With 'Broken'". The Standard. Retrieved 18 May 2025. [dead link]
- ^ "Capital R&B: New Faces on the Scene". Capital FM. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2025. [dead link]
- ^ Mutua, Brian (23 March 2025). "Venash Bailey's 'Beauty' Is a Poetic Masterclass in Minimalism". Daily Nation. Retrieved 18 May 2025. [dead link]
- ^ Kariuki, Linda (26 April 2025). "Young Voices: Venash Bailey Lifts Spirits with 'Blue Sky'". The EastAfrican. Retrieved 18 May 2025. [dead link]