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Fanuel Amimo

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Fanuel Amimo was a Kenyan musician who pioneered the rhythmic Omutibo guitar style, mimicking the traditional Luhya litungu lyre on the fretboard. Leading the Butere Sharpshooters, he fought for control of his music by launching his own African Beat label in 1974 after a fallout with major record companies. Despite losing his sight later in life, the Shianda-born guitarist kept western Kenya's music history alive through hits like "Rosa Nokhwebwe."

Fanuel Amimo was a Kenyan musician who pioneered the rhythmic Omutibo guitar style, mimicking the traditional Luhya litungu lyre on the fretboard. Leading the Butere Sharpshooters, he fought for control of his music by launching his own African Beat label in 1974 after a fallout with major record companies. Despite losing his sight later in life, the Shianda-born guitarist kept western Kenya's music history alive through hits like "Rosa Nokhwebwe."

Top Tracks

Dickson Omuranda 1

Dickson Omuranda

ndeshela omwana (leave the child with me) 2

ndeshela omwana (leave the child with me)

Rosa nokhwebe 3

Rosa nokhwebe

Bweya Wakora 4

Bweya Wakora

Julia Auma 5

Julia Auma

Anjelina 6

Anjelina

Beatrice Ayuma 7

Beatrice Ayuma

Miriam Namai 8

Miriam Namai

Beatrice Ayuma Pt. II 9

Beatrice Ayuma Pt. II

Alego Wapenda 10

Alego Wapenda

Top Albums

usiende ukalale: omutibo from rural kenya
usiende ukalale: omutibo from rural kenya
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Rosa Nokhewebe
Rosa Nokhewebe
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Fanuel Amimo Paulina Wanje
Fanuel Amimo Paulina Wanje
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