Born Issah Mmari, on May 20, 1981 in California Estate, and raised in South c estate Nairobi, Kenya, E-Sir was a Kenyanhip hop artist signed to the Ogopa DJs label who was famous for his deft lyrical ability and command of the Swahili
language. He is still widely regarded as one the best rappers to emerge
on the Kenyan hip hop scene. He first came to be known in 2001 by his
song "Jo", a song done in the same style as Black Rob's "Whoa." The song proudly declared E-Sir's arrival on the Kenyan music scene and was featured on the Ogopa DJs
debut album . He went on to release his debut album "Nimefika" in 2003
which was a big hit with virtually all the songs on the album becoming
radio singles. He won 4 categories in the 2003 Kisima Music Awards. E-Sir died in a road accident on March 16, 2003, while in the company of fellow label mate Nameless. He was on his way back from a concert in Nakuru
town that was to help promote the album. His fans were shocked and
grieved for days on end after hearing the news of his death. His death
was considered coming at a time when his career was starting to take
off. His other hits include "Mos Mos," "Boomba Train," "Hamunitishi" and
"Leo ni Leo." His only posthumous song was the collaboration between
him and Nameless called "Maisha".
E-sir's younger brother Habib
is also an upcoming rapper in the Kenyan music industry. He has couple
of singles to his name, some of them with his partner Manga
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