Redsan Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Albums, Songs, Height, Instagram, Ethnicity

Swabri Mohammed, also known as Redsan, is a celebrated Kenyan reggae and ragga artist known as one of the pioneers of dancehall and ragga music in East Africa.

Through his energetic performances, hit albums like Seasons of the San and The Baddest, and timeless singles such as Julie, Chicken, and Malaika, he has entertained millions while inspiring generations of young Kenyan musicians to embrace local roots fused with global rhythms and maintain longevity in the industry.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Swabri Mohammed
• Stage Name: Redsan
• Born: May 1, 1981
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Majengo, Nairobi, Kenya
• Nationality: Kenyan
• Ethnicity: Kenyan (Mijikenda Duruma tribe)
• Occupation: Reggae and Ragga Artist
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Islam
• Parents: Mohammed Mponda and Khadija Mponda
• Siblings: Twelve brothers and one sister
• Spouse: Viverz Mohammed
• Children: Four
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Swabri Mohammed was born on May 1, 1981, in Majengo, Nairobi, Kenya. Brought up by his parents Mohammed Mponda and Khadija Mponda in the informal housing sector of Majengo slums where his family of fourteen children faced modest conditions.

His home of origin is the Coast and he belongs to the Mijikenda tribe of Duruma. He attended Nairobi South Academy and Parkview Academy. He grew up having twelve brothers and one sister. His ethnicity is Kenyan. His religion is Islam.

Career

Swabri Mohammed began his professional path after winning the Star Search talent challenge at Carnivore discotheque in Nairobi in 1998. He started releasing music in the early 2000s under the Ogopa Deejays label and quickly rose as a pioneer of Kenyan ragga and dancehall. His debut album Seasons of the San dropped in 2002 featuring the massive hit Julie and established him as a household name.

He followed with successful albums Red in 2004 containing Chicken, Malaika and Apakatwe, Pioneer in 2006 with Kenyan and Touch, Versatility in 2009, and The Baddest in 2018. Known for energetic stage shows and catchy anthems he has collaborated with top East African artists and maintained relevance for over two decades. He received a worldwide publishing deal with Rockstar4000/Sony Music in 2013 and earned the PMVA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.

He continues performing at major events, dropping new singles like PUT IT ON ME, nakutaka, Tetemesha and WANIPA RAHA while mentoring upcoming talents and celebrating thirty years in music with special concerts. His work blends reggae rhythms with Kenyan storytelling keeping him influential in the evolving African urban music scene. He balances studio production with live shows and brand collaborations as a veteran voice of East African dancehall.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @redsan254
• YouTube Channel: Redsan

Personal Life

Swabri Mohammed, 44 years old, was previously single with limited public details on relationships before marriage. He is married to Viverz Mohammed since 2012 in a private ceremony. They have four children two boys and two girls. He keeps family life private while prioritizing fatherhood. His height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Swabri Mohammed’s net worth is estimated at $1 million USD. His income primarily comes from music releases and streaming royalties, live performances and concerts, brand endorsements, publishing deals, and long-standing influence in the Kenyan reggae and ragga scene.