Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Elsy Wameyo migrated to Australia as a young girl, only to struggle with racism, bullying and feelings of isolation. Even more perplexing were later attempts to reconnect with her Kenyan heritage, effectively resulting in a sense of ethnic homelessness.
Having written poems and studied various producers, an inquisitive Wameyo dipped her toe into music production during Covid, eventually releasing the hip hop/R&B, soul-infused Nilotic EP in 2022, using rap vocals as an outlet for feelings of anger and frustration.
