Simon Javan Okelo
Changing the Narrative About Africa
Father | Media Creator | Musician | Entrepreneur
I grew up in the slums of Manyatta in Kisumu, Kenya. Everything I make now — the festivals, the films, the dinners, the music — comes from there.
For your Grammy® consideration
Baba
In Kenya, Baba was Raila. At home, Baba is me.
Fourteen tracks, written and recorded in Kisumu.
Listen to the albumTen projects. One mission.
Madaraka Festival
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Miti Ni Dawa
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Daily African Proverbs
The Daily African Proverbs is a movement created to help change the narrative about Africa through African Proverbs, w…
