Career
Queen Jane was from Murang"a District. She started her musical career in 1984 as back up vocalist for Mbiri Young Stars under the band leader Musaimo (Simon Kihara). She formed her own band Queenja Les Les and released her debut album Ndorogonye in 1991, produced by Lemanco Productions Her career reached prominence a year later upon the release of her hit song.
Her other hits include Ndutige Kwiyaba, Muici Wa Itura, and
Many of her songs handled social issues. Her last album Gikuyu Giitu (Our Gikuyu (Language/tribe)) was released in early 2010.
Maina David Mithu of Leemax Studio has been one of her producers. Her song (I"ve been Waiting for You) was released on The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya compilation Civil Defense. Queen Jane died of meningitis June 29, 2010 at Street Mary"s Hospital in Nairobi after a spell of illness.
Her funeral was postponed as her relatives disputed over the place of her burial.
She is survived by husband Kariuki Mburu. Her siblings Ejidiah Wanja (aka Lady Wanja) and Agnes Wangui (Princess Aggie) are also musicians.
