Blinky Bill Biography: Age, Net Worth, Just A Band, Albums, Songs, Height, Nationality, Career, Partner

Bill Sellanga, also known as Blinky Bill, is a celebrated Kenyan musician, producer, DJ, and creative entrepreneur known for his innovative fusion of electronic music, Afro-fusion, hip-hop, jazz, and traditional African rhythms.

Through his boundary-pushing solo albums like Everyone’s Just Winging It And Other Fly Tales and We Cut Keys 2, as well as co-founding the influential art and music collective Just A Band, he has shaped Nairobi’s cool music scene and inspired a new wave of African artists to experiment fearlessly with sound and culture.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Bill Sellanga
• Stage Name: Blinky Bill
• Born: August 24, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya
• Nationality: Kenyan
• Ethnicity: Kenyan
• Occupation: Musician, Producer, DJ, Creative Entrepreneur
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Sellanga and Mrs. Sellanga
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1.2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Bill Sellanga was born on August 24, 1982, in Nairobi, Kenya. Brought up by his parents Mr. Sellanga and Mrs. Sellanga in Eastleigh, a vibrant suburb in Nairobi. Both parents are musicians with his mother playing guitar and his father singing. He grew up immersed in music and art from a young age. He attended local schools in Nairobi before pursuing creative paths that led him into music production and performance. His ethnicity is Kenyan. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Bill Sellanga began his professional path as a founding member of the Kenyan art and music collective Just A Band in the mid-2000s. The group released their debut album Scratch to Reveal in 2008 and gained massive attention in 2010 when the music video for their hit single Ha-He became Kenya’s first viral video. He contributed to subsequent Just A Band albums including 82 and Sorry for the Delay while developing his solo sound.

His first solo EP We Cut Keys While You Wait arrived in 2016 followed by his debut album Everyone’s Just Winging It And Other Fly Tales in 2018 featuring collaborations with international artists like Sampa The Great and Petite Noir. He released the highly acclaimed We Cut Keys 2 in January 2024, a 16-track project blending futuristic African beats with global influences and featuring artists such as GoldLink, Fuse ODG, Muthoni Drummer Queen and Jovie Jovv.

Known for pushing boundaries he has performed at major festivals including Sauti za Busara and continues producing for others while expanding his creative ventures. His work as a TED Fellow and Red Bull Music alumnus highlights his role in reshaping contemporary African soundscapes through experimentation and cultural pride. He remains active releasing new singles and mentoring emerging talent in Nairobi’s dynamic music scene.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @blinkybillmusic
• YouTube Channel: Blinky Bill

Personal Life

Bill Sellanga, 43 years old, has kept his personal relationships largely private with no major past relationships publicly highlighted in detail. He is currently single with no children and focuses on his music career and creative projects. His height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Bill Sellanga’s net worth is estimated at $1.2 million USD. His income primarily comes from music releases and streaming royalties, live performances and festival bookings, production work for other artists, brand collaborations and endorsements, and creative entrepreneurship through his solo projects and Just A Band contributions.