Kennedy Ongele Lorya, professionally known as Dynamq, is a South Sudanese Reggae-dancehall artist, DJ, music producer, the founder of Dynamq Sounds International and the Non-governmental organization Dynamq Foundation in Juba south Sudan.
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| Birth name | Kennedy Ongele Lorya |
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| Origin |  South Sudan |
| Genres | Dancehall Afro Beat Ruka |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Akuen |
| Website | www |
Early life
editDynamq was born in a family of seven children. He grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya known as Kakuma, having had to flee the civil war in his native Sudan. He joined the world music collective One World Tribe at 18 and developed his stage presence. His love for music came from attending Sunday school. He got himself involved with Jamaican music while at the camp. His affiliation with sound systems began with the Shashamane set. After relocating to Kansas City, Missouri he formed Dynamq 10 years ago and has competed in several sound clashes.[1][2]
Career
editSound System | Sound Clashes
editHis first big stage show was at the 1996 King Lions Sounds 'Rasta Festival' held at the City Hall in Nairobi. He is the reigning Rumble champion and holds the Bermuda Triangle champion title, he has also made it to the semi-finals in the popular Boom Clash in Jamaica and the River Nile Crocodile and Jamie Hype from Young Hawk sound formed Team USA to compete in, and win, the famous War Ina East championship.[1][3]
He has shared the stage with various artists such as Damian Marley,[4] Benjy Myaz, Lady G, Richie Spice, Luie Culture, George Nooks, Jesse Royal, Queen Ifrica, Mikey Spice, I Wayne, I-Octane and Beenie Man.[5]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
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| 2012 | Afro Entertainment Awards | Best Songwriter | Nominated[6] |
| Best Music Video | Nominated | ||
| Best Male artist | Nominated | ||
| Best Talented Artist | Nominated | ||
| Best International Artist | Nominated | ||
| Best Music Album | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | All Africa Music Awards | Best Male East Africa | Nominated[7] |
| 2016 | MTN/Eye Radio Music Awards | Best Reggae Artist | Won[8] |
| 2017 | All Africa Music Awards | Best Male East Africa | Nominated[9][10] |
| 2019 | South Sudan Music Awards | Best International Act | Nominated[11] |
References
edit- ^ a b "The 'River Nile Crocodile' inspired to play reggae music". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "Dynamq reigns at US Rumble". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "Dynamq is Crowned King of Irish and Chin U.S. Rumble". sflcn.com. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "DJ Dynamq Tips Raingad As Next Big Music Star From Africa". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "Review: Dubplate sound clash stole the show at Rebel Salute night two". loopjamaica.com. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "2012 Afro Entertainment Awards Nominees Out". News Ghana. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "2015 edition list of Nominees". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "Eye Radio and MTN to organize the biggest Music Awards". Eye Radio. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "Full List of Winners at Afrimma Awards 2017". pulselive.co.ke. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "BIG NAMES WIN AT AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS". nanews.net. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "SOUTH SUDAN MUSIC AWARDS 2019 FINAL NOMINEES LIST". southsudanmusicawards.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2020.