Kenyans Mourn With Popular Singer After He Lost His Father

 Abbi Nyinza, the Kenyan afro-jazz and afro-fussion singer lost his father after illness.

Abbi is mourning the death of his father whom he describes as one of the most important and strong people in his entire life.

The loss of a parent is one very painful an experience and this is exactly what the veteran singer is undergoing at this moment.

In his facebook account, Abbi described his father as a strong man who had stood by him through thick and thin, to see him grow strong and healthy and always wanted him to have the best in his life.

“Hi friends
Yesterday, my papa took the final bow. He exited this physical dimension. My papa died.
I wanna celebrate him evermore as a GREAT SOUL n INFLUENCE in my life. No wonder I am as I am.
Of course there is sooo much more. Yet, love him so I do. His shift trickles a tear down my cheek. We sha miss you Chris. You are always the only such Chris.
My papa stood up against the whole world…just for me.
Wow!…. That is LOVE..pure and divinely intimated here on Earth.
I half cry n laugh as You, papa, had fully run your course…You had laid the beacons ahead for all to have an easier journey and understanding of Reality.”

And Kenyans showed their support for the singer after revealing the death of his father. This is what some had to say:

Oh Abbi..I cry with you an smile at the same time knowing that he’s resting well and watching over you.
Love and Light to you and your family..

Pole bro. It is only for a while then you shall meet again.

My sincere condolences bro, he’s in a happier place now

my condolences man may his soul rest in peace.and may God comfort and giv peace to the family

ek it easy Abbi, we share the pain, bt we stil hv to accept this . Life is riddle,& nobody knows the answer 2 the riddle, rejoice dia for the Lord has taken him 2 go & start new life. Leave his soul to rest in eternal peace.

pole chris.. take heart & May God Bless & Give you Strength & Courage to you & Yours during this trying & Challenging Moment

Pole sana nyinza. Ronald told me:( may he rest in peace. Pass my love to the rest of the family. Dory

My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. May the Lord comfort you through this difficult time. Pole sana Abbi

His soul will surely rest in eternal peace. Take heart Abbi. He is in the able hands of his father.

Poleni Sana Abbi. May God give you all strength through this dark patch. He is surely in a better place..

Absalom Nyinza, popularly known as Abbi, is an Afro-jazz and afro-fusion musician from Kenya. He is backed by the Kikwetu band. He sings in several languages, including Swahili, English, French, his native Luhya and some other tribal languages.

Abbi started his career in 1993 being a member of a capella gospel group The Boyz, which was later renamed Safari. He toured the United Kingdom and Germany with the band. Later he was part of Achieng Abura’s band, and toured Spain during that time.

His solo debut album, Mudunia was released in 2003. At the 2004 Kisima Music Awards he won two categories: Best male and Most Promising artist. His second album Indigo was released in August 2007. He has performed at Festival Mundial and North Sea jazz festivals in the Netherlands and toured other countries a well. His music has been produced by Tedd Josiah of Blu Zebra studios.