This archive report was first published on 20 September 2019.
Published on September 20, 2019, Meru-based musician Lynn Kendi, alias Single L, has praised retired President Mwai Kibaki, describing him as the best head of state in Kenya's history.
Single L, a 2016 Mwafaka Award winner, credits Kibaki with supporting and nurturing youthful talents like herself. She claims the former president made her a millionaire at just 16 years old.
‘Kibaki was the best President in the history of Kenya. He fully supported the youth. I can not regret him coming back to the seat. During his time ‘Vijana Na Kibaki’ was the best. He made me a millionaire at 16. I was paid until I wondered where to take the money,’ she said.
Single L, who has five albums under her name, used to sell chips by the roadside to raise money to produce her songs. She only had Sh10 when she went to a studio to record her first song, but the owner of the premises gave her a shot after finding her crying.
Single L's journey to success was not without its challenges. She dropped out of secondary school due to a lack of fees and moved around in six schools during her education. Her stepmother rejected her, and her father disowned her, but they have since reconciled.
