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Medjay - Biography


Biography

The idea of this project started a couple years ago when its founder and bass player wanted to form a serious authorial band in which he could develop in its melody, lyrics and concept some elements of Egyptian Culture and Mythology. Samuka has graduation and post graduations in History and Philosophy, and by being passioned about this rich culture with all its myths and facts, he wanted to turn some of this motivation to music.

THE CONCEPT OF THE NAME “MEDJAY”
The name Medjay was taken from Ancient Egypt’s history. They were warriors that inhabited the regions of northern Sudan and Southern Egypt, and ended up becoming an elite paramilitary force and the Pharaoh’s royal guard. The name Medjay may also be comprehended as a spirit of bravery and fight that is present in whole human story, for wherever you find warrior people, the Medjay spirit lies present.

Source: Official website