Veteran musician Achieng Abura is dead.
Abura, who has been ailing, died on October 20,2016.The singer lost over 50KGs in 3 years due to health issues.
Her last Facebook update says:
“I have lost over 50 kgs in the last three
Years. Everything is hanging and weak. Walking is a problem with pains all over. Doctor says I must add 30 kgs then lose it as I exercise and firm up. The irony of life. I was not even losing weight intentionally! I allowed life to get the better of me. Learn from my mistakes”
Achieng specialized in Afro-jazz, Afro-fusion and gospel music.Her famous songs include Way Over Yonder , Sulwe and Spirit Of a Warrior
She won Kora Award in 2004 for Best East African Female, the award was shared with Tsedenia Gebremarkos of Ethiopia. She is an UNDP Goodwill ambassador. She has toured abroad, for example Spain
She acted as a principal of East African Project Fame in 2008. She has campaigned for the Global Call to Action Against Poverty. She is among the Kenyan artistes who have been sponsored by the Alliance Française in Nairobi. Abura was nominated for the social responsibility category at the 2008 Kisima Music Awards
She was born in Eldoret. She hold a MSc. degree in Philosophy and Environmental studies. She had one child.
