The big body belied the tribulations the singer had been going through in recent times. Her family and close friends confirmed that Achieng’ went through trying moments in the last days of her life. Media personality and fellow singer Sheila Mwanyigha, who recently hosted Achieng’ on her online show, recalled her singular desire to have her son cured. STRONG PERSONALITYShe recalled how they worked together a few years ago on the then popular music talent search show, Tusker Project Fame. ACHIENG’ THE DIVAOther Kenyan Kora Music award winners are Eric Wainaina, Henrie Mutuku, gospel singer DNG (Davidson Ngibuni) and rapper Big Pin.

Source: Daily Nation October 22, 2016 10:07 UTC