'I remember when I lost my job...' mourns Talia Oyando at the memorial of Uhuru's BFF

Kenyan entertainment music icon Bruce Odhimabo was celebrated today at a Nairobi Baptist Church in an event that was star studded.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and Nairobi Senator Johnston Sakaja was in attendance too.

Bruce is said to be Uhuru’s BFF. In his condolence message President Kenyatta said that Bruce, a former music producer, used his talent to develop businesses and institutions, some of which played a big role in mentoring the youth.

“Bruce Odhiambo was a go-getter. He was a talented musician who joined hands with others to entertain Kenyans with the legendary Mombasa based Safari Sounds Band and Spartans,” said Uhuru.

Adding, “Bruce Odhiambo was a go-getter. He was a talented musician who joined hands with others to entertain Kenyans with the legendary Mombasa based Safari Sounds Band and Spartans.”

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Media personality Talia Oyando paid tribute to Bruce at the requiem mass.

“Save a place for me as you sing with the angels. I have lost a true friend, rest in peace Bruce Odhiambo, rest in peace father,” Talia said.

“I remember when I lost my job, he fed me every single day, every day,” Talia said with a trembling voice.

Wiping away unabated tears, Talia continued, “He knew I was so proud to ask for help, we were neighbours. When I did not have money, he gave me money and told me as a joke, ebu just go buy that.”

chocking back tears she Added, “I want to tell you thank you, for calling me all the time just to make sure I was okay.”

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Others who also paid tribute were Sauti Sol who told a tale of how Bruce Odhiambo offered his studio for them to record their award winning album.

Bien Aime told the congregation, “We have lost a father. We meet Bruce 10 years ago.”

While Savara said that her passion to produce music was egged on by Bruce who told him “everything is in your hands. Buy yourself a computer and a keyboard.”

All the music that was performed at the memorial mass was produced by Bruce.