Great songbird, Achieng' Abura, bows out with a whimper

Lydia Achieng Abura in happier days. Sadly, Achieng did not exit the stage happy as would have been befitting a musician of her stature. (PHOTO: COURTESY)

Kenyans are hypocrites. That is the message being sent across the country as Kenyans come to terms with the sad news of musician Lydia Achieng Abura’s demise.

Sadly, Achieng did not exit the stage happy as would have been befitting a musician of her stature. There was neither piano or backup singers nor was there pomp and colour as is characteristic of the business. The great songbird did not take her final bow on a crescendo!