Queen Jane (musician)

She started her musical career in 1984 as a back up vocalist for Mbiri Young Stars under the band leader Musaimo (Simon Kihara).

She formed her own band Queenja Les Les and released her debut album Ndorogonye in 1991, produced by Lemanco Productions [1] Her career reached prominence a year later upon the release of her hit song Mwendwa KK.

[2][3] Her other hits include Ndutige Kwiyaba, Muici Wa Itura, Muthuri Teenager and Arume Ni Nyamu.

[2] Her song Nduraga Ngwetereire (I've been Waiting for You) was released on The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya compilation CD.

[2] Queen Jane died of meningitis[1] on June 29, 2010, at St Mary's Hospital in Nairobi after a spell of illness.