The year 2019 has really started off on a bad start after Africa lost the legendary Oliver Mtukudzi a few days back and as if that’s not enough, death had to take one of Kenyan greats, Ayub Ogada in the music industry adored not only in Kenya but across the globe.
Ayub Ogada was a revered and respected musician who release a record ‘Koth Biro’ that surpassed the expectation anyone might have placed on the record that was released on the record couple of years ago.
Ayub Ogada who was born in Mombasa in 1956 is dead, sadly, and messages of condolences have been streaming online ever since everybody got wind of his passing.
Many might not know but Ayub Ogada who was synonymous to his Nyatiti instrument was a living legend living a quiet life before his passing. Ayub Ogada’s song, ‘Koth Biro’ has been covered by almost everyone in every corner of the world.
Taking to social media, Suzanna Owiyo admittedly confessed that Ayub Ogada was the reason she picked up Nyatiti in the first place.
She wrote: “Ayub Ogada,respect Wuod Luo! You are the reason I picked up Nyatiti. Thank you for sharing this fantastic 8 strings instrument with the world. I celebrate you! Rest in Power”
“Ayub Ogada was a big inspiration to me, he really did his thing his way and it was amazing. Thank you and may you Rest In Power .” Blinky Bill said after learning the passing on of the music legend, Ayub ogada.
Ayub Ogada,respect Wuod Luo! You are the reason I picked up Nyatiti. Thank you for sharing this fantastic 8 strings instrument with the world. I celebrate you! Rest in Power😔 pic.twitter.com/G3gkdyo6Tm
— Suzanna OWIYO – OGW (@SuzannaOwiyo) February 1, 2019
Ayub Ogada was a big inspiration to me, he really did his thing his way and it was amazing. Thank you and may you Rest In Power 🙏🏿.
— Blinky Bill (@HeyHeyBlinky) February 1, 2019
Rest in Paradise 🙏🏾🙏🏾Kenya s Greatest Musician Takes Bow …..Ayub Ogada home too soon #RipAyubOgada #Ayubogada pic.twitter.com/A4Bucakf4Y
— Jabali afrika (@jabalirocks) February 1, 2019
#AfroSquad Another one has gone to be with the angels R.I.P Ayub Ogada. Koth Ochopo BABA ! 💐💐 @MusicInAfrica pic.twitter.com/Qut5yFI0W9
— Artivism (@IladoKE) February 1, 2019
Once, when I was a more fearless artist, I got to jam with Ayub Ogada. What we shared then, several artists being open, vulnerable and free has always stuck with me. He spoke strongly about his energy, about trusting his gut and his instinct and I never forgot that.
Thank you.
🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/nGOgNQ83cB— Patricia Kihoro (@Misskihoro) February 1, 2019
Rest In Peace Ayub Ogada.😒#RipAyubOgada pic.twitter.com/4v59gjOwQ5
— Emma Too™ (@Emma999Too) February 1, 2019
