Tabu Osusa: Meet legendary singer giving Kenyan music an identity

Tabu Osusa, pose for a photo on 16th July 2021 at Alliance Francaise. (Edward Kiplimo/Standard)

Precision is Tabu Osusa’s middle name. He is articulate, candid and does not mince his words. He does not like to be rushed.

For years, the legendary singer, composer, producer, band leader and author has been working hard to give the Kenyan music industry an identity. This has been his biggest burden, one that seems to weigh him down.