Petra Bockle
Rapper, songwriter and singer of Seychellois and Kenyan descent
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Petra Yolanda Sonia Bockle (born 14 May 1995) known professionally as Petra, is a rapper, singer and songwriter of Kenyan and Seychellois descent.[1] She performs in both Swahili and English, sometimes switching back and forth.[2] She cites 2Pac, Eminem, MC Lyte and Lil' Kim as her musical influences.[3]
May 14, 1995
- Rapper
- singer
- songwriter
Early life
Petra Bockle was born to a Kenyan mother and Seychellois father. Her father died in 2004, when Petra was nine years old, She then started becoming active with music around this time as a form of therapy.[4]
Career
Petra first appeared on the "Ligi Soo Remix" which featured her along with other Kenyan artists.[5] This includes: Kaka Sungura, Madtraxx, MwendaMchizi Jay A and Mejja among others.[6] She then disappeared from the music scene for a while. In 2018 she collaborated with Kenyan hip hop artist Khaligraph Jones on a song titled "Rider".[7][8] In the music video for "Rider", which features Khaligraph Jones, Petra is seen eating raw meat, which was actual raw liver, caused controversy.[9]
A month later she was featured on another song titled "Khali Kartel Cypher".[2] Petra performed alongside Mr Eazi at the Hypefest concert during his Kenya tour.[10] Her latest single "i got that" features singer Victoria Kimani.[11]
Discography
Awards and nominations
In 2012, Petra won an award for best female artist at the Kenya Coast Music Awards.[18] Later on in 2015 she received an award for best female hip hop artist at the Pwani Celebrity Awards.