Odhiambo tusker biography for kids

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Odhiambo tusker biography for kids: Born as Benard odhiambo

Share this article on social media. It doesn't take long before he drops a line of his bewitching song "Jathum chamo suya" a musician feasts on aroma. For two decades, Benard Odhiambo Okome, fondly referred to as Odhiambo Tusker by his fans, has proved to be one of the exceptional Benga artistes in Nyanza, with energetic stage performances. He has commanded adoration among fans locally and internationally.

Today, whether played by a live band, radio station or DJ, Odhiambo's hits such as Cynthia, Florry Nyar Bondo and Jopuonj Jomabeyo have become popular requests from fans in entertainment joints. But after reigning in the Luo Benga scene sinceit is a new dawn for Odhiambo who has ditched secular music after being born again. The former Malela Kings band leader announced his decision to give his life to Christ last week on social media.

According to his post, Odhiambo said he received a call from God to serve him and announced that he was no longer in secular music. The Almighty has spoken and I just have to honour his command," he said. The year-old's exit from the secular music scene adds to the long list of other celebrated artists like Wahu, Size 8 and another Luo Benga artist Oyier Simba Jay, who got born again.

Former Ohangla artist Sammy Kijana also ditched Ohangla for gospel. When the time comes, you just follow the will of God," said the former member of the legendary Luo Benga maestro Osito Kalle's Nabii Kings band. A week before he announced his exit from secular music, Odhiambo released his last song dubbed Milly part 5.

Odhiambo tusker biography for kids: A student of legendary Luo

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Odhiambo tusker biography for kids: For two decades, Odhiambo Tusker

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