Nominated for a Sondeka East Africa Award in 2023, Dembede Mido, better known as Checkmate Mido is a household name in the Kenyan underground music scene.
Through his blend of rap, poetry, beatboxing, and music, he skillfully tells profound narratives in English, Swahili, and Sheng.
He has shared the stage with world reknowned HipHop artist Akua Naru and Grammy Award winners The Soil. His critically acclaimed debut album FRQNCY was released in 2020 to great reception and reviews.
He completed an artist-in-residence at the East African Soul Train (EAST) 2021 edition (August – September) and is currently working on new music and collaborations as well as various projects including Beatbox Africa, a beatbox platform bringing together beatboxers from all across Kenya.
