Ukoo Flani Maumau is a Kenyan hip-hop group. It is made up of many artists like K-Shaka, Wenyeji, Wakamba Wawili, MC Kah, Mashifta, G-rongi, Ukoo Flani (MSA:-Nguchi P, Chiznbrain, Alai Kenti, Sharama, P.O.P, Lavosti, FUJO Makelele, Cannibal, R.I.C aka Jinamizi, Labalaa, Dr. Dunga, Richizee, Shaolin aka Grand Mantis.)
'Its better to die on our feet than live on your knees' - Dedan Waciuri Kimathi
There's a new awakening, people everywhere are beginning to remember who they are form the whispers of wisdom being spread by the winds of Kaya (temple) Hiphop.
The bustle and fighting for the small hustle has lessened and the focus seems to be gaining astounding clarity that out of 'Andaki' is emerging a light, flames in flight, at first sight you realise that 'Dandoras burning' with desire to heal the universe with Ukooflani Maumau. The silent revolution is well in progress the take over close. Overstand.
Often mistaken as a cult, an army, rebels, political aggrevators or just troublesome youth….attempts have been made by many to define this group of youth from the lower class urban estates of Nairobi's and Mombasa. The 24 member clan, come from different ethnic backdrops and religious beliefs. They have defied the name tags from various frame minds people have tried to place on them. They prefer to be just known as 'ukooflani maumau' whose loose translation from kiswahili translates to 'a certain clan of maumau' who were 's guerilla movement for freedom during its struggle for independence in the 1950's. This group of artists relate to the struggle of their forefathers who fought for equal oppurtunities for all. The name UKOOFLANI is an acronym that reads Upendo Kote Olewenu Ombeni Funzo La Aliyetuumba Njia Iwepo, i.e. love everywhere all who seek teachings of the creator; there is a way.
The objectives of the group are quality enhancement to enable hiphop to be the language to pass the real/true message to society. Through enlightening people on the economic prospects of hiphop they'd like to prove its viability as a business and a way to sustain an income for fellow youth from disadvantaged backrounds. UFMM believe hiphop is a tested and proven way out of the ghetto because it has been their rehabilitation. Each member has a story to tell about how hiphop changed their lives into artistic superiority. Coming from an environment where its an achievement to see the age of 25, and where an average person earns less than $1 a day; UFMM happily prove that with wit, clever poetry, leadership, wisdom and love, one can control their destiny.
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