Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has joined fans, family and the wider Ohangla music fraternity in mourning the death of celebrated musician Onyango Jasuba.
In a statement shared on social media on November 15, Babu Owino said the Ohangla music fan base had received the news of the artist's death with great shock and sadness.
According to the statement, Onyango Jasuba passed away in Sindo on Saturday, November 14, as Luo cultural festivals were getting underway.
The lawmaker extended his condolences to the musician's family, relatives, neighbours, friends and fans, describing the loss as a major blow to the Ohangla music industry.
“It is with great shock and sadness that the entire Ohangla Music Fan Base has received the news of the passing of one of our own, celebrated artist Onyango Jasuba, who passed away yesterday in Sindo, just as the Luo Festivals were picking up,” Babu Owino said.
He noted that the late musician had risen from humble beginnings and worked tirelessly to establish himself as a respected figure in the music industry.
“As Ohangla music lovers, we have lost a great artist who worked tirelessly, rising from very humble beginnings to establish his name in the music industry,” he added.
Babu Owino further assured the family of support from the Ohangla community during the mourning period, saying music…
