Meet Vekta, the artist behind Raila’s favourite Kisii song Vekta. Singer and music producer Vekta, real name Maxwell Basweti, boasts of having one of Kenya’s most prominent personalities as a fan. Former Prime Minister and ODM party leader Raila Odinga has in the past let on that Vekta’s hit Ntwarwara Tiga Toragere (We were sick let us eat) is among his all-time favourite Gusii songs. Speaking to Standard Entertainment & Lifestyle, the hitmaker reveals that he was mentored by Pacho Entertainment CEO Michael Kennedy Claver alias Naiboi. “I was mentored by Naiboi for two years between 2014 and 2016- I was an artist under the label but I also got to learn music production from him. I exited Pacho in 2015 and established my studio, Alka Music Group Africa. I have since worked with Kizzo B, Tanzania’s Enock Bella among other artists. I also have my clothing line called 'Made in Bosongo'. I also do PR and branding for other artists,” says Vekta.