Journey / Roots, work & continuity
Different worlds. One building instinct.
Manufacturing and DJing developed side by side. The systems thinking first practised in production and operations continues through Rastyle, media, events and technology.
Explore the chapters
These chapters overlap: manufacturing, DJing and building Rastyle developed alongside one another.
- 01
23 February 1981
Birth and Dandora roots
Born in Nairobi, Kenya; raised and lived in Dandora, Nairobi, until 2004.
- 02
Around 2001
DJing begins as a hobby
DJing begins recreationally, before developing into a professional pursuit.
- 03
Around 2002 onward
Manufacturing quality, production and operations
Joins Baraka Apparels, later Africa Apparels, under the AGOA export framework. Progresses from Quality Checker through Quality Controller, Quality Inspector and Production to Production Manager-level responsibilities. Workflow design, reporting, planning, quality assurance, process improvement and workforce coordination establish his systems-building foundation.
- 04
2006
Professional club DJ career begins
The professional club DJ journey begins in 2006 at Club Hedgehog in Jerusalem, Nairobi. The club is now permanently closed.
- 05
Roughly 2006–2015/2016
Two careers in parallel
Apparel production and management by day; professional DJing and entertainment by night. Firehouse and the Rastyle rebrand develop within these overlapping years.
- 06
December 2009
Firehouse begins
Firehouse launches as Firehouse Sounds / Firehouse Entertainment and begins building reggae club parties and community events across Kenya.
- 07
2014–2019
International touring expands
International appearances begin appearing across the UAE and later Qatar, Bahrain and other markets.
- 08
February 2, 2015
Firehouse becomes Rastyle Limited
After five years, Firehouse officially rebrands to Rastyle Limited.
- 09
Around 2015/2016
Exit from apparel manufacturing
Burnout after years of parallel responsibilities leads him to leave apparel manufacturing and focus increasingly on entertainment, Rastyle and entrepreneurship. By this point, his professional DJ career has been underway since 2006.
- 10
Late 2015–Late 2019
Radio Maisha / Reggae Splash
Muzikal Sheriff becomes a regular presenter on Radio Maisha's Sunday Reggae Splash programme, alongside Tongola Mate and Deejay Patiz. The main show ran 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, followed by the Maisha Reggae Mash Up until 8:00 PM.
- 11
December 1, 2017
Citizen TV / One Love anniversary feature
Live crew showcase and profile appearance marking the show's first anniversary.
- 12
September 29, 2018
Citizen TV / One Love interview and deck session
Live television interview and DJ session hosted by Coco Soboo Moto and Chululups.
- 13
January 2020–January 31, 2023
Vybez Radio / #CeaseNSekkle
Co-host of #CeaseNSekkle with Nazizi Hirji, airing 7:00 PM–10:00 PM.
- 14
April 2022
Northampton, UK
First UK appearance currently documented in the international touring record.
- 15
2023
International touring accelerates
Dubai in February, USA in May, Dubai in August and September.
- 16
November 25, 2023
Citizen TV with Everton Blender
Guest interview alongside reggae artist Everton Blender, hosted by Tallia Oyando.
- 17
2024
Continued USA and UAE appearances
USA in April and Dubai in May.
- 18
April 2025
Doha and Dubai
Back-to-back international appearances in Qatar and the UAE.
- 19
2025–2026
Technology product-building chapter
Technology product building across music intelligence, specialist healthcare operations, group finance and personal development continues the workflow, reporting and operational systems practice first developed in manufacturing.
- 20
July 19, 2026
K24 TV / Riddim Vybz career profile
Career-profile interview on K24 TV's Riddim Vybz.
- 21
July 2026
Dubai, UAE
Latest currently documented international appearance in the V1 timeline.