Gusii Music
The Evolution of Gusii Music
06 Aug 2026 · by Admin Admin Admin
Gusii music has always carried the rhythm of everyday life — work songs, wedding songs, songs sung at funerals and harvests. The obokano, a large lyre unique to the Gusii, sits at the root of much of this tradition.
Over the last few decades, that foundation has met benga, gospel, and now Afrobeat and gengetone-influenced production. Contemporary Gusii artists are increasingly blending Ekegusii lyrics with modern arrangements, reaching audiences well beyond Kisii and Nyamira.
The result is a sound that's still recognisably Gusii, even as the instrumentation and production keep moving forward.
Over the last few decades, that foundation has met benga, gospel, and now Afrobeat and gengetone-influenced production. Contemporary Gusii artists are increasingly blending Ekegusii lyrics with modern arrangements, reaching audiences well beyond Kisii and Nyamira.
The result is a sound that's still recognisably Gusii, even as the instrumentation and production keep moving forward.