Nyota Ndogo, born Mwanaisha Abdalla, is a legendary Kenyan musician from Mombasa celebrated for her soulful fusion of Taarab-influenced pop and Benga. Rising from humble beginnings as a domestic worker, she became a cornerstone of East African music with the massive success of her hit song "Watu na Viatu." Throughout her career, she has garnered numerous accolades, including multiple Kisima Music Awards, and has served as a mentor to emerging talent as a judge on Tusker Project Fame. Today, she remains an influential figure in the preservation of coastal sounds, balancing her enduring musical legacy with her entrepreneurial ventures in Voi.