Laikipia Country Music Singer Recognized At International Awards
Updated on: Dec 20, 2020
Justus Obegi popularly Bobby Mc Jones is making a name for himself in the Kenyan country music scene and has been recognized with an international award.
Obegi, born and raised in Thingithu Ward, Nanyuki, was nominated in the Male Amazing Voice Traditional Country Music Cover Category. He was among many International artists from USA, South Africa, Kenya, New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Australia, Germany and Canada.
He emerged the best in the category with an amazing cover song Kiss an Angel Good Morning by Charley Pride.
The nominees were set to walk to red carpet in Holland in November but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the event was held virtually instead. The award was organized by renowned European music magazine Fair Country Music an expansion of the magazine which provide independent artists with a new platform to be seen and heard.
Obegi says that music has always been a passion of his from early age but started doing cover songs back in 2016. This is after his pianist Peter Mukiiri noticed his talent and encouraged him to pursue it as a career.
Mr. Mukiiri has been an influential figure in my music career. Through his guidance and teaching I have become a better artist, Obegi says.
He says that he has always be enthusiastic about the country music with his favourite artist being Charley pride. The next step is to release my first original song very soon,says Obegi.
I appreciate the support of my fan base, my band led by instrumentalist and mentor Mr. Mukiiri, producer and guitarist Joost Kappe, Obegi says.
Obegi, born and raised in Thingithu Ward, Nanyuki, was nominated in the Male Amazing Voice Traditional Country Music Cover Category. He was among many International artists from USA, South Africa, Kenya, New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Australia, Germany and Canada.
He emerged the best in the category with an amazing cover song Kiss an Angel Good Morning by Charley Pride.
The nominees were set to walk to red carpet in Holland in November but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the event was held virtually instead. The award was organized by renowned European music magazine Fair Country Music an expansion of the magazine which provide independent artists with a new platform to be seen and heard.
Obegi says that music has always been a passion of his from early age but started doing cover songs back in 2016. This is after his pianist Peter Mukiiri noticed his talent and encouraged him to pursue it as a career.
Mr. Mukiiri has been an influential figure in my music career. Through his guidance and teaching I have become a better artist, Obegi says.
He says that he has always be enthusiastic about the country music with his favourite artist being Charley pride. The next step is to release my first original song very soon,says Obegi.
I appreciate the support of my fan base, my band led by instrumentalist and mentor Mr. Mukiiri, producer and guitarist Joost Kappe, Obegi says.
