Ohangla music sensation Prince Indah has revealed the deep emotional difficulties he faced while recording his tribute song for the late former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga.
Indah confessed that the overwhelming grief caused him to break down, resulting in a significantly shorter final track.
The musician shared the painful experience during an interview on TV47 Kenya, speaking with host Betty Kyallo.
A Painful Recording Session
Indah’s song, released shortly after the statesman’s passing, quickly garnered massive public attention. However, the creation process was far from easy.
Indah admitted that the gravity of the loss made recording almost impossible.
“Honestly I cried the whole session and that’s why the song is a bit short. I could not continue uh doing the song” he said.
He explained that the emotional impact was so severe that he “could not continue” recording the tribute. Even the very first verse of the song proved to be “a bit emotional” for the artist.
The interview took place as TV47 was providing comprehensive coverage surrounding the journey of the late Raila Odinga.
Unlikely Stage Performance
The intensity of the emotions surrounding the song means fans are unlikely to hear it performed live on stage soon.
When asked by Kyallo if he planned to sing the tribute in honour of the former Prime Minister at any upcoming stage event, Indah was hesitant.
He stated clearly that he would need to “make peace” with the reality of the statesman’s passing before performing the track publicly.
Immediate Public Impact
Despite the challenging recording process, the tribute has seen immediate and widespread success.
Indah mentioned during the interview that the song had been posted just two days prior and was already “almost getting to a million” views or listens.
The late statesman, known affectionately as ‘Baba,’ was celebrated during the TV47 segment.
A Lasting Legacy of Hope
Prince Indah also used the platform to reflect on Raila Odinga’s legacy. He emphasised that while Baba is gone, his spirit remains.
Indah encouraged the audience to acknowledge the former Prime Minister’s contributions without allowing them to become politicised. He urged people to simply acknowledge “what he did“.
He referred to the late statesman as “Baba the Baba of the nation”.
“Baba has left us with hope it’s not dead,“
Indah added that for those who interacted with the politician, “he’s not gone yet”. He stressed that the nation should be grateful that “God allowed us to have Baba for 80 years”.
Indah concluded by appealing to the youth, reminding them that while the spirit of Baba will live forever in their hearts, they must not forget where they have come from as they look towards the future.
by moses sagwe
