Ringtone Apoko whose real name is Alex Apoko is a Kenyan gospel artist and an entrepreneur. He is among the most wealthy musicians in Kenya and is well known for attention-seeking.
Basic Information
Real name: Alex Apoko
Occupation: Musician, Composer, Motivational Speaker
Birthday: May 1989
Nationality: Kenyan
Birth place: Kisii County
Children: None
Net Worth: Ksh 800 million
Early Life
Ringtone was born in Kisii county in 1989. His father died when he was very young and his mother left him on the streets. However, his uncle took him to his grandmother who raised him until she died. He was forced back into the streets since life wasn’t easy.
Education
He studied at Mombasa High School as his secondary school. Information on whether he has furthered his education remains unknown.
Career
Ringtone produced his first song while he was in high school. His first songs were recorded at Tabasam recording studio in Mombasa.
The song which escalated him into fame was Pamela. The song described a girl who was a Christian but got overwhelmed by worldly desired and dumped Christianity. In the song, he wooed the lady to come back to Christ since he still loved her.
Apart from music, he is set to launch a passenger bus and he recently opened a lavish hotel in Mombasa.
He has collaborated with other musicians such as Gloria Muliro, Zabron singers, and Daddy Owen.
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Family
Ringtone is not yet married but has made it known to the public that he is looking for a wife in his song Natafuta Bibi.
He has however been rumored to be with several women including tiktoker Azziad Naisenya. It turned out that they were only together for business. Azziad has been featured in his new song Zoea Mawe and she is not his ideal woman.
He was also romored to be dating Joy Muthengi but it turned out they were just allegations.
Ringtone also expressed his interest in Zari Ugandan socialite and Diamond’s ex-wife. He bought him a range rover which he gave her when she visited Kenya but was turned down.
Rington is said to have impregnated a girl Angel Nyambura and denied being responsible for the kid. He hired a tout Phillip Karanja to act as the dad. The information was disclosed by his fellow artist Weezdom. When the lady spoke up, she was threatened and hence couldn’t push more.
Relationship
Currently, he is single. In a song, he said that he was looking for a girl who is hardworking, humble, prayerful, and God-fearing.
He was also seen around walking with a poster displaying the kind of woman he wants.
House & Cars
Being among the most wealthy musicians in Kenya, he owns six cars. They include A Range Rover Sport SVR 2019, Toyota Land Cruiser VX, Range Rover Evoque, Mercedez C- Class, and a Range Rover Vogue.
His houses are in Runda and another one in Karen.
Awards & Recognition
Male Artist of the Year at Mwafaka Awards in 2011.
Golden Mic Winner at the Talanta Awards USA in 2012.
Male Artist of the Year at Mwafaka Awards in 2013.
Songs
- Walionicheka
- Zoea Mawe
- Sisi Ndio Tuko
- Pamela
- Talanta
- Fadia
- Yesu Ndioye Mwamba
- Natafuta bibi
- Wacha Iwe
- Siku yangu ikifika
- Tenda Wema
- Kesho yako
- Usichague kazi
Net Worth
He has an appropriately over 8oo Million Kenyan currency.
Socilal Media Accounts
Ringtone’s Instagram: @RingtoneApoko
Ringtone’s Twitter: @RingtoneApoko
Ringtone’s Facebook: Ringtone Alex Apoko
Ringtone’s YouTube: Ringtone Apoko Music
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