Renowned Kenyan gospel singer Owen Mwatia, popularly known as Daddy Owen, has encouraged men to embrace the natural signs of ageing, specifically grey hair and baldness.
Speaking on the Tubonge podcast with journalist Chris The Bass, the musician likened the process to entering a new, more esteemed phase of life.
The ‘Silver Fox’ Revelation
The topic arose when host Chris The Bass observed that Daddy Owen’s beard was starting to turn white or grey. Chris confessed that he found his own growing grey hairs stressful.
Daddy Owen, however, quickly dismissed this concern. He suggested that far from being a sign of decline, the appearance of grey hair signals a transition.
“No, it is called silver fox, bro. You are entering another league,” Owen comforted him. Silver fox is the informal meaning of a handsome, grey-haired man.
The singer also addressed the beginnings of balding. He explained that grey hair and baldness are not merely results of ageing, but often tangible proof of a man’s efforts.
The Mark of Responsibility
Daddy Owen asserted that these physical changes indicate hard work and major responsibilities.
He argued that if a man is tackling significant duties and putting in great effort, balding or greying is inevitable.
“When you see grey hair or balding, you know that you are really working hard. As a man, if you reach a stage and you don’t experience grey hair or balding, then you know that you’ve relaxed a lot.”
To drive his point home, the artist cited a famous example of the toll high office takes on a man: former US President Barack Obama.
The Obama Effect
Daddy Owen reminded listeners of the visible changes in Obama’s appearance during his tenure. He recalled that Obama entered the presidency with entirely black hair.
However, by the time he left office, his hair had turned grey. Daddy Owen implied this dramatic shift was due to the stress and workload associated with the world’s highest office.
“Didn’t you see Obama? Obama had completely black hair when he took office as President. He left with grey hair.”
The singer confirmed he is fully embracing his own transition towards the grey look.
“A man who is putting in a lot of effort and has many responsibilities, experiencing balding and grey hair is a must. Nowadays, it is not about age, it’s about lots of stress,” he asserted.
Background and Life Lessons
This discussion on physical change occurred within a broader conversation about navigating life’s challenges. Daddy Owen, who has been in the music industry for over two decades, reflected on the peaks and valleys of his career.
He revealed that he has “earned it all and lost it all” in his lifetime. These experiences—where everything is working, and conversely, where “nothing is just working”—have taught him valuable lessons.
The gospel star noted that difficult periods, just like moments of great joy, are temporary.
by moses sagwe
