# Dynamq

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{{Short description|South Sudanese Reggae-dancehall artist}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name              = Dynamq
| image             = 
| caption           = 
| birth_name        = Kennedy Ongele Lorya
| origin            = {{flag|South Sudan}}
| genre             = [Dancehall](/source/Dancehall) [Afro Beat](/source/Afro_Beat) Ruka
| occupation        = {{flatlist|
*Singer
*DJ 
*Producer
*Humanitarian}}
| alias             = {{hlist|The Sudanese Son|DJ Dynamq}}
| years_active      = 2004–present
| label             = Akuen
| associated_acts   = 
| website           = {{URL|www.dynamq.com}}
}}

'''Kennedy Ongele Lorya''', professionally known as '''Dynamq''', is a [South Sudanese](/source/South_Sudanese) Reggae-dancehall artist, DJ, music producer, the founder of [Dynamq Sounds International](/source/Dynamq_Sounds_International) and the [Non-governmental organization](/source/Non-governmental_organization) Dynamq Foundation in [Juba](/source/Juba) [south Sudan](/source/south_Sudan).
thumb|Dynamq

==Early life==
Dynamq was born in a family of seven children. He grew up in a [refugee camp](/source/refugee_camp) in [Kenya](/source/Kenya) known as [Kakuma](/source/Kakuma), having had to flee the civil war in his native [Sudan](/source/Sudan). His love for music came from attending Sunday school, and he got involved with Jamaican music while at the camp.

He joined the world music collective One World Tribe at 18, where he developed his stage presence.  His affiliation with sound systems began with the [Shashamane](/source/Shashamane) set.

After relocating to [Kansas City, Missouri](/source/Kansas_City%2C_Missouri), he formed Dynamq in 2015 and has competed in several sound clashes.<ref name="l">{{cite web|url=http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20190602/river-nile-crocodile-inspired-play-reggae-music |title=The ‘River Nile Crocodile’ inspired to play reggae music|work=Jamaica Gleaner |accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/dynamq-reigns-at-us-rumble_132555?profile=1463 |title=Dynamq reigns at US Rumble|work=Jamaica Observer|accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref>

==Career==

=== Sound System | Sound Clashes ===
His first big stage show was at the 1996 King Lions Sounds 'Rasta Festival', held at the City Hall in [Nairobi](/source/Nairobi). He is the reigning Rumble champion and holds the Bermuda Triangle champion title. He has 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.<ref name="l" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sflcn.com/dynamq-crowned-king-of-irish-and-chin-u-s-rumble/ |title=Dynamq is Crowned King of Irish and Chin U.S. Rumble|work=sflcn.com |accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref>

He has shared the stage with various artists such as [Damian Marley](/source/Damian_Marley),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/amp/entertainment/61978/dj-dynamq-tips-raingad-as-next-big-music-star-from.html|title=DJ Dynamq Tips Raingad As Next Big Music Star From Africa|work=Modern Ghana |accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref> Benjy Myaz, [Lady G](/source/Lady_G), [Richie Spice](/source/Richie_Spice), Luie Culture, [George Nooks](/source/George_Nooks), [Jesse Royal](/source/Jesse_Royal_(musician)), [Queen Ifrica](/source/Queen_Ifrica), [Mikey Spice](/source/Mikey_Spice), [I Wayne](/source/I_Wayne), [I-Octane](/source/I-Octane) and [Beenie Man](/source/Beenie_Man).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loopjamaica.com/content/review-dubplate-sound-clash-stole-show-rebel-salute-night-two |title=Review: Dubplate sound clash stole the show at Rebel Salute night two|work=loopjamaica.com|accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
{| class ="wikitable"
|-
!Year
!Award ceremony
!Prize
!Result
|-
|rowspan="6"|2012
|rowspan="6"|Afro Entertainment Awards 
|Best Songwriter 
|{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newsghana.com.gh/2012-afro-entertainment-awards-nominees-out/?amp |title=2012 Afro Entertainment Awards Nominees Out.|work=News Ghana |accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref>
|-
|Best Music Video 
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Male artist
|{{nom}} 
|-
|Best Talented Artist
|{{nom}} 
|-
|Best International Artist
|{{nom}} 
|-
|Best Music Album
|{{nom}} 
|-
|2015
|[All Africa Music Awards](/source/All_Africa_Music_Awards)
|Best Male East Africa
|{{nom}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/events/african-muzik-magazine-awards-2015-edition-list-of-nominees/e96fk07
|title=2015 edition list of Nominees|accessdate=9 July 2020|newspaper=[Pulse Nigeria](/source/Pulse_Nigeria)}}</ref>
|-
|2016
|MTN/Eye Radio Music Awards
|Best Reggae Artist
|{{won}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://eyeradio.org/eye-radio-and-mtn-to-organize-the-biggest-music-awards-south-sudan/ |title=Eye Radio and MTN to organize the biggest Music Awards|work=Eye Radio|accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref>
|- 
|2017
|[All Africa Music Awards](/source/All_Africa_Music_Awards) 
|Best Male East Africa
|{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/afrimma-awards-2017-full-list-of-winners-at-afrimma-awards-2017/rfrnh4l|title=Full List of Winners at Afrimma Awards 2017|work=pulselive.co.ke|accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nanews.net/news/big-names-win-at-african-music-awards/|title=BIG NAMES WIN AT AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS|work=nanews.net|accessdate=9 July 2020}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|South Sudan Music Awards
|Best International Act
|{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://southsudanmusicawards.com/south-sudan-music-awards-2019-final-nominees-list/|title=SOUTH SUDAN MUSIC AWARDS 2019 FINAL NOMINEES LIST|work=southsudanmusicawards.com|accessdate=9 July 2020|archive-date=11 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711175445/https://southsudanmusicawards.com/south-sudan-music-awards-2019-final-nominees-list/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-  
|}

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.discogs.com/artist/2114026-Dynamq Dynamq on Discogs]

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Category:Living people
Category:Dancehall musicians
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:South Sudanese singers
Category:South Sudanese songwriters

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