DJ Faxto Biography

DJ Faxto, whose real name is Lawrence Njuguna, is a Kenyan DJ and Mugithi singer who rose to fame with his hit song “Ndi Mang’a” in 2020.

He was born and raised in Nairobi and developed a passion for music at a young age.

He started his career as a DJ and hypeman for various events and clubs, and later became the official DJ for the Gengetone group Sailors Gang.

He also collaborated with other artists such as Kamoko on songs like “Mwomboko”.

In 2020, he decided to venture into Mugithi music, a genre that originated from the Kikuyu community and involves singing over instrumental beats.

He released his debut Mugithi song “Ndi Mang’a”, which means “I am tough” in Kikuyu, and it became an instant hit among fans of the genre.

The song has over 6 million views on YouTube and has earned him several awards and nominations.

He followed up with other Mugithi songs such as “Uthoni”, “Kanua Njohi”, and “Mugithi Wa Andu Agima”.

DJ Faxto is married to a beautiful woman named Wanjiku Njuguna and they have a son together.

He often shares photos of his family on his social media platforms, where he has thousands of followers.

He describes himself as a humble, hardworking, and God-fearing man who loves his fans.

However, in March 2023, DJ Faxto was involved in a controversial incident that tarnished his reputation and put him under investigation by the police.

His new friend and colleague Jeff Mwathi, an interior designer who had worked on his apartment, allegedly fell from the 12th floor of his building along Thika Road and died on the spot.

The circumstances of Jeff’s death are unclear and his family suspects foul play by DJ Faxto or someone else in his apartment.

DJ Faxto has denied any involvement in Jeff’s death and has cooperated with the police.

DJ Faxto is currently facing public backlash and criticism for his alleged role in Jeff’s death.

Some of his fans have expressed their disappointment and anger at him, while others have defended him and prayed for him.

His music career has also been affected by this scandal, as some radio stations have stopped playing his songs and some event organizers have canceled his bookings.

DJ Faxto is still awaiting the outcome of the police investigation into Jeff’s death. He has not released any new music since then. He has also kept a low profile on social media since then.