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THE STANDARD By
Isaiah Gwengi |
February 20th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Benard Odhiambo Okome alias Odhiambo Tusker at his home in Uyoma, Rarieda sub-county. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]
When he strikes the first note, the atmosphere around becomes lively. When he drops a line from
Jathum Chamo Suya, you can’t help but hum along.
Benard Odhiambo Okome, known to his fans as Odhiambo Tusker, is proving to be another talented benga musicians with a commanding stage performance.
“In order to come up with a danceable, properly arranged, educative and entertaining song, any musician should always take their time,” says Tusker as we settle down in a gazebo at his home in Malela village, Rarieda, Siaya County.