This archive report was first published on 4 May 2021.
Published on May 4, 2021, by Magi Kadzo
COVID-19 has brought tough times for many, including Coast-based artist Dogo Richie. In a bid to cope with the economic impact, he has turned to a boda boda business.
Richie has been ferrying passengers in Bamburi, Mombasa, as an alternative to feed his family. He believes his boda boda business is going well, citing his name 'BinLADEN' as a good chance to attract customers.
"My boda boda business is going well for me… you have to work harder to get customers but my name (BinLADEN) gives me a good chance," said Dogo Richie.
With his experience in the music industry, Richie is now thinking of composing a song for boda boda riders in the country.
His counterpart, Susumila, has encouraged musicians to be open and engage in other things to sustain themselves.
"Inabidi tuwe wabunifu zaidi ili tuweze kubalance maisha ila si ivo wengi watakuwa na msongo wa mawazo mziki sasa ivi ni mchezo wa pata potea una ekeza lakini faida hamna manake hamna ata show ….ukipata unachopewa cha huzunisha.." said Susumila.
