Afro Jazz Artist Achieng Abura: Called to sing

Your mum bought you a piano while you were young... not many children have such a privilege, was music your call or something you did for her?

My late mother was and still is my strongest role model. When I was young, music was not a career that had great prospect, especially for women. However, she allowed me to develop my music talent and insisted that I secure a good education. I loved the sciences and so I got a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry and a Master of Philosophy in Environmental Studies. It is important for parents to support the choices and interests of their children because in the world today, passion is key to securing success.