Prince Tobby, a teacher by profession is slowly shifting gears, to becoming one of the newly celebrated Luo Rhumba musicians in the country.
Not so much is known about Prince Tobby though but trust when I say that he has an interesting back story.
Prince Tobby, a teacher, and now a budding talented musician is making a name for himself for being one of the sought-after Rhumba musicians in the country thanks to his passion for the genre.
When you listen to his hit record like ‘Weche Jopa’ you would understand that he was actually born to be a musician even though he was a teacher by profession, teaching was what was sustaining him prior to the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Prince Tobby will always keep his fans entertained and wanting more of him since his music is out of this world.
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Prince Tobby’s life took a drastic twist and shift when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Kenya.
The Pandemic led to the closure of schools, rendering most teachers jobless, especially those in private schools.
The closure was basically enforced to ensure the safety of both the learners and their teachers.
Prince Tobby, just like other teachers, has significantly been affected by the situation, and he had to find an alternative source of livelihood, at least in the meantime, if not forever.
Prince Tobby can sing, entertain, and still teach if he so wishes.
Prince Tobby decided to explore his musical talent the day he walked through the doors of Barikiwa Studios, formerly under the leadership of Wuod Fibi who has since relocated to Sweden.
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Before relocating to Sweden, Wuod Fibi handed over the mantle at Barikiwa studio to a very talented producer, Eng. Ortiz Sauti Rhumba.
There is something unique about Barikiwa studio, the studio has produced some of the best Luo Rhumba talents including Prince Indah, Kofi Makadori, Emma Jalamo, and Musa Jakadala.
Prince Tobby is in the right place, and of course in the right hands of the very talented producer Eng. Ortiz Sauti Rhumba of Barikiwa studio.
Prince Tobby has so far done two hit songs, ‘Hera Gima Oyuma’, and ‘Weche Jo pap’ both songs are already doing so well on YouTube.
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Prince Tobby explains the phrase, “When one door closes, a bigger one opens.”
Prince Tobby has moved from teaching to one of the most demanding and competitive Luo Ohangla and Rhumba music industry.
Let us wish him well and hope that he will keep his growing number of fans entertained.
It’s still not clear if he will continue being a teacher once the schools are opened or he’s will juggle between the two.
Stream ‘Hera Gima Oyuma’ as written and performed by Prince Tobby below
