With nearly 10 years in the game, Kananji was first featured in "Moto Wa Yaka" (the fire has started) (2005) compilation along side some of Malawi's most-respected rappers and producers. His features on the compilation, quickly caught the ear of the Malawian Hip Hop industry and led to him being featured on Malawian Hip Hop greats Dominant 1 and Third Eye's albums.