Pascal Tokodi AKA HorseMan
Birth namePascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi
Born (1993-04-21) 21 April 1993
Ongata Rongai, Kajiado, Kenya
GenresAfropop
Occupation(s)Musician, actor, singer, comedian
Instrument(s)Keyboard, sampler, Guitar
Years active2010 – present

Pascal Tokodi (born 21 April 1993), officially known as Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi, is a Kenyan musician, actor, comedian and songwriter. Pascal debuted as a professional actor in 2012 when he featured in Citizen Tv's Makutano Junction gig, a few months after completing high school, taking the role of Thomas. His music debut was in 2016, with singles, "Sitaki" and "Mama".[1]

He appeared in shows such as Groove Theory (Africa's first TV Musical drama), Pray and Prey, Machachari and Wrath and Selina (2018). He won the Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for his role in the Nollywood film, 'Disconnect.'

Personal life

Pascal got married in a private ceremony to a Kenyan Tv host and gospel singer, Grace Ekirapa in 2020.

Career

In 2012, Tokodi joined professional acting after featuring in the Citizen TV's Makutano Junction, a Kenyan soap opera that premiered in 2006.[2]

In 2013, Tokodi acted in Kenya's first Musical TV Drama Series, Groove Theory, taking the role of Guy, a member of the prestigious Victoria University Campus Choir.[2]

In 2014, Tokodi featured in Pray & Prey, a Kenyan dramedy.[3]

In 2015, he featured in Fox Africa's Wrath.[4]

In 2016, he released his first single, "Sitaki", after participating in the Tecno Own The Stage competition.[5]

In 2017, he released more songs and collaborations. Among them were Hii si Kwaheri ft friends of CEEL, Forget ft King Kaka (rapper)|, Milele ft King Kaka (rapper), Asante Mama ft Rapper Phill, African Lady and Songa.[6]

In 2018, he featured in the Maisha Magic East's riveting Swahili Telenovela dubbed Selina, where he played Nelson.[7]

Singles

  • "Sitaki" – 2016
  • "Hii si Kwaheri ft friends of CEEL"- 2017
  • "Forget ft King Kaka(rapper)" – 2017
  • "Milele ft King Kaka(rapper)" – 2017
  • "African Lady" – 2017
  • "Asante Mama ft Rapper Phill" – 2017
  • "Songa" – 2017
  • "Naito" - 2020

Awards and nominations

  • He came second runner-up in the Tecno Own the Stage competition where he won one million Kenyan Shillings.[8]
  • He was the best actor, three years in a row in Kenya.[9]
  • He was awarded the best supporting actor at the AMVCA 7th edition in 2020.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Pascal Tokodi". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Pascal Tokodi Biography, Songs, Nominations". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "KENYA’S 1ST MUSICAL TV DRAMA SERIES- THE GROOVE THEORY". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Multitalented Pascal Tokodi Talks About Music, Acting, in addition to also also [sic] Comedy". Archived from the original on 24 June 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  5. ↑ "Pascal Tokodi releases new single, Sitaki". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  6. ↑ "Pascal Tokodi Songa Song". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Former 'Makutano Junction' actor lands new TV show". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  8. ↑ "HOT: Pascal Tokodi – On Humility, Career and Good Looks". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  9. ↑ "Celeb Chat with Pascal Tokodi- "I also won Best Actor three years in a row, but I don't want to brag "". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  10. ↑ "Full List Of Winners At The 7th AMVCA | Channels Television". www.channelstv.com. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
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