Ogopa Deejays

Ogopa Deejays are a Kenyan music production team and record label formed in the late 1990s. The group consists of brothers Francis and Lucas Bikedo, along with their manager Banda. They are known for their high production standards and have gained regional fame. The team rarely appears in public or allows their photos to be published.

Ogopa Deejays began by producing hit songs for artists like Bebe Cool, Chameleone, and Redsan, playing a significant role in boosting Kenya's urban music scene. They are credited with creating the Boomba (or Kapuka) style, which blends modern hip-hop and dancehall with African drums and rhythms. In the early 2000s, they revolutionized Kenyan music and later formed Ogopa Productions, which also organizes events.

The group released their first compilation album in 2001, which was highly popular in East Africa and introduced artists like E-Sir and K-Rupt. Their logo features a red face screaming. In 2003, they performed in Virginia, U.S., selling out tickets in three hours, and later planned a world tour for 2013. Their studios are based in Nairobi's South B estate, and they have expanded with a sister label, Ogopa Butterfly, operating in Namibia and South Africa.

Ogopa Deejays have worked with artists like Gal Level and Faizel MC. In 2018, they co-hosted the Ngoma Festival at Uhuru Gardens. The label has signed numerous artists over the years, including Avril, Wahu, Nameless, Redsan, and E-Sir, among others. Their contributions have significantly influenced East African music.