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January 30, 2026
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DJ Suraj: I thought Sh100,000 from music would come easy. It never did

DJ Suraj: I thought Sh100,000 from music would come easy. It never did

"No club would pay you anything close to that for a night gig."..

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DJ Suraj, a pioneer in the Kenyan Afro House scene, shares his journey from humble beginnings to achieving international recognition and financial success in the music industry.

  • DJ Suraj initially earned Sh1,500 to Sh2,000 per gig at Hindu temples and thought earning Sh100,000 would be quick.
  • He represented Kenya in international table tennis before his music career took off.
  • His early substantial pay was three drink coupons worth Sh250 each, and he once earned Sh7,000 monthly as a resident DJ.
  • Now, through releasing his own music and international shows, he makes upwards of Sh250,000 per month.

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