Kenyan Musician Joe Mopero Dies

Kenyan musician Joe Mopero is dead. According to his daughter, Joy Mopero, the veteran singer died of cardiac arrest at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday at Aster Healthcare Hospital, where he had been rushed after a short illness.

Born Joseph Kariuki in Kipkabus, Uasin Gishu, in the 1960s, his family later relocated to Thika. While studying at Equator High School, his schoolmates nicknamed him Joe Mopero because he sang much like the Congolese musician Mopero wa Maloba, famed for the Cavacha style that was hugely popular in Kenya at the time.

Joe Mopero sang with several bands — both Kenyan and Congolese — based in Nairobi. In the early 1990s, he formed his own group, the Zambezi Band, with which he recorded the hit song “Heritage (Nirudi Nyumbani).” The track became an instant classic and remains beloved more than three decades later.

Until recently, Mopero continued performing with his band in various venues within and around Nairobi. He also had several new releases on the market. Fans will deeply miss his heavy baritone voice and remarkable guitar skills.

By Jerome Ogola

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