# Size 8 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Size_8 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Size_8.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Size_8 > Source revision: 1347127034 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Kenyan singer, songwriter and actress}} {{Infobox person | name = Size 8 | image = | caption = | birth_name = Linet Masiro Munyali | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|8|4}} | birth_place = [Nairobi](/source/Nairobi), Kenya | other_names = Linet Muraya | citizenship = Kenyan | occupation = {{flat list| * Singer *songwriter *actress }} | years_active = 2008–present | spouse = {{marriage|Samuel "DJ Mo" Muraya|September 2013}} | partner = |children = 2 | net_worth = | module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed = yes | genre = {{flat list| * [R&B](/source/R%26B) * [afro pop](/source/Afro_pop_music) * [contemporary christian music](/source/contemporary_christian_music) * [urban contemporary gospel](/source/urban_contemporary_gospel)}} | instrument = {{flat list| * Vocals }} | label = [Calif Records](/source/Calif_Records) {{small|(former)}} | website = }} }} '''Linet Munyali''' (born 4 August 1987),{{cite web|url=http://hashtagsquare.co.ke/size-8-linet-munyali/|title=Linet Munyali|accessdate=21 February 2016|website=Hashtag Square}} professionally known as '''Size 8''', is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, and actress. Initially gaining recognition for her mainstream music with hits like "Shamba Boy" and "Moto," she later transitioned to creating [gospel](/source/Gospel_music) music, releasing her debut gospel single, "Mateke," in April 2013. In addition to her music career, Size 8 appeared in the legal comedy ''Mashtaka'' in a minor acting role. == Early life and education == {{BLP unreferenced section|date=February 2026}} Born on August 4, 1987, Size 8 was raised in Maringo Estate, a historic residential area in the Eastlands region of [Nairobi](/source/Nairobi), [Kenya](/source/Kenya). She is the youngest of six siblings born to a [Uganda](/source/Uganda)n father and a Kenyan mother, both serving as clergy. Growing up in a religious household, she demonstrated academic excellence and artistic potential early on. She secured a scholarship to State House Girls High School in Nairobi's [Kilimani](/source/Kilimani) area, near [State House](/source/State_House%2C_Nairobi), and later attended Hillcrest School in [Karen](/source/Karen%2C_Kenya), Kenya. == Career == Size 8's music career began when she was discovered by [Clemo](/source/Clemo), a Kenyan producer and co-founder of [Calif Records](/source/Calif_Records), following a local audition.{{citation needed|date=February 2026}} She released "Shamba Boy", "Silali" and "Vidonge". In April 2013, Size 8 revealed to have transitioned to recording gospel music due to a [personal spiritual transformation](/source/Born_again). She felt a deep commitment to her faith, which led her to shift her focus and align her music with her beliefs. She released her first gospel single, "Mateke," on that same year.{{cite web|url=http://www.getmziki.com/tag/size-8-mateke/|title=Size 8 – Mateke|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=Get Mziki}} After her change of genres, she released popular songs such as "Moto," "Yuko na Wewe," "Jemedari," and "Afadhali Yesu."{{cite web|url=http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/lifestyle/2013/10/08/size-8s-latest-gospel-video-moto/|title=Size 8's latest Gospel video "Moto"|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=[Capital FM](/source/98.4_Capital_FM)}}{{cite web|url=http://www.grooveawards.co.ke/yuko-na-wewe-new-single-by-size-8-music-video/|title="YUKO NA WEWE" – NEW MUSIC VIDEO BY SIZE 8|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=Groove Theory}}{{cite web|url=http://naibuzz.com/2014/12/31/size-8-releases-a-new-hit-song-jemedari-yale-ametenda/|title=Size 8 Releases A New Hit Song "Jemedari" (Yale Ametenda)|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=NaiBuzz}}{{cite web|url=http://oygkmagazine.com/v1/?p=2216|title=OYGK Music Video Debut: Size 8 – Afadhali Yesu|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=OYGK Magazine}} == Personal life == Size 8 married Samuel Muraya, a Kenyan DJ and music producer known as DJ Mo, in September 2013 {{Cite news |title=Size 8 and System Unit's DJ MO in secret wedding |url=https://thenet.ng/size-8-and-system-units-dj-mo-in-secret-wedding/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=26 February 2016 |newspaper=[The NET](/source/The_Netng)}} and had two children.{{cite web |title=POPULAR GOSPEL SINGER SIZE 8 REVEALS THE NAME OF HER BABY GIRL |url=http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/m/story.php?articleID=2000182749 |accessdate=26 February 2016 |website=Standard Media}}{{cite web |title=IT'S A GIRL! CELEBRITY COUPLE SIZE 8 AND DJ MO WELCOMES BABY GIRL |url=http://standardmedia.co.ke/m1/story.php?articleID=2000183006&story_title=It-s-a-girl-Celebrity-couple-Size-8-and-Dj-Mo-welcomes-baby-girl |accessdate=26 February 2016 |website=Standard Media}}{{cite web |last=Okoth |first=Brian |date=19 November 2015 |title=Size 8 and DJ Mo welcome bouncing baby girl |url=https://citizentv.co.ke/entertainment/size-8-and-dj-mo-welcome-bouncing-baby-girl-106640/ |accessdate=26 February 2016 |website=[Citizen Digital](/source/Citizen_TV)}} The couple divorced after 11 years of marriage, citing personal challenges and a period of reconciliation. On Valentine's Day 2025, DJ Mo surprised Size 8 with a proposal, rekindling their relationship.{{Cite web |last=Njueini |first=Terry |date=2025-02-14 |title=DJ Mo Proposes to Size 8 on Valentine's Months After Split |url=https://thekenyatimes.com/latest-entertainment-news-kenya/dj-mo-proposes-to-size-8-on-valentines-months-after-split/ |access-date=2025-06-01 |language=en}} Just days later, on 18 February 2025, the couple held a private wedding ceremony at JS Meadows in Sigona, Kiambu County, renewing their vows.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-18 |title=Exclusive: DJ Mo and Size 8 say 'I Do' in a top-secret wedding |url=https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/exclusive-dj-mo-and-size-8-say-i-do-in-a-top-secret-wedding-4931600 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=Daily Nation |language=en}} == Filmography == * ''Mashtaka'' == Awards and nominations == {|class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Association !! Category !!Nominated work !! Result !!Ref(s) |- | rowspan=3|2014 | rowspan=3|[Groove Awards](/source/Groove_Awards) | Video of the Year | "Mateke" | {{won}} | rowspan=3|{{cite web|url=http://www.grooveawards.co.ke/groove-awards-2014-winners/|title=Groove Awards 2014 Winners|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=[Groove Awards](/source/Groove_Awards)}}{{cite web|date=2 June 2014|first=Ngare|last=Kariuki|url=http://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/Full-list-of-Groove-Awards-2014-winners/-/1190/2334690/-/q8n3gk/-/index.html|title=Full list of Groove Awards 2014 winners|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=[Nation](/source/NTV_(Kenya))}}{{cite web|url=http://nairobiwire.com/2014/06/full-list-groove-awards-2014-winners.html|title=Full List – Groove Awards 2014 Winners|accessdate=26 February 2016|website=Nairobi News}} |- | Female Artist of the Year | Herself | {{nominated}} |- | Song of the Year | "Mateke" | {{nom}} |- |} == References == {{Reflist}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Size 8}} Category:1987 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century Kenyan women singers Category:Kenyan gospel musicians Category:Kenyan television actresses Category:Musicians from Nairobi Category:Actresses from Nairobi Category:21st-century Kenyan actresses --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Size 8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Size_8) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Size_8?action=history)). 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