EXTREMELY SAD STORY: Behind TPF Principal ACHIENG ABURA’s smile, there was alot of pain & suffering, before her DEATH, Just read this.

…….. movement for social justice. I’m becoming a little political.
Drifting to the dark side, aren’t we?

Actually no. I think taking light to the dark side. Okay, then! (Laughs) There’s no way I’m getting dark. I think that side needs some light. men, Achieng’! (Laughs) You will not find me doing what they’re doing. No. I believe that until Kenyans learn to choose leaders who have them in their heart, we will always suffer. Until Kenyans realise that they are not tied to people, that there were no people born to be their leaders, they have a choice and they could find leaders that could make a difference in the country. You have this crucifix hanging on your forehead.

Is it some sort of a fashion statement and a spiritual statement?


I’ve always had something hanging here, and sometimes it’s a cross, sometimes it’s other things but now it’s permanently a cross because it is a spiritual statement. You’re saying “This is who I am”... This is who I am. I believe in our Father, and I don’t have to hide him. Meet me as a child of God.

When did your faith strengthen and why?

(Laughs) Was there a time my faith had gone down? That’s a very strange question.

So you’ve always been like this?

Always. I started in gospel music. Then around ’96, I wanted to give Kenya the sound of like Miriam Makeba, Salif Keita. The sound that has got more international appeal. I decided I want to express myself that way. It is not a spiritual. It is the gospel people who tend to have written a new book that says you must one… two… three… but there are people who’ve done songs like ‘‘don’t worry be happy’’ who have changed the lives of more people than any gospel artistes. For me if you’re going to make somebody’s life better, happier, then you’re doing what God wants.

  Have you ever backslid?
Oh yeah.
Oh, how did that play out?
There was a time I used to indulge a bit heavily in alcohol. I guess I…
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