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Albert Ojwang was a famous figure on the X platform, but his name has become known worldwide after his demise

The young man was a student at Pwani University and afterwards tried pursuing music as a side hustle

The 31-year-old's Instagram page gave light to a song that he had collaborated on with friends

Before Sunday, June 8, Albert Ojwang, the biggest topic in Kenya at the moment, was just a normal man visiting his father in the rural area.

Albert Ojwang had a big dream to one day shake the world, but his death was not the means. Photo: Alberto Januzaj.

Source: Instagram

Just 24 hours later, he became the biggest topic in the country, with many demanding justice after it emerged that he had died in the hands of police officers.

The publicity he has gained is something he was not looking for, especially being that it meant losing his life.

He was just a normal Kenyan, an educator, worried about his country and calling out what he believed was wrong and unjust.

However, there was a time when Ojwang might have wanWhile condemning the actions of the policted all the attention on him but was unable to get it.

Albert Ojwang has left behind a young family. Photo: Alberto Januzaj.

Source: Twitter

Did Albert Ojwang try his luck in music?

According to his Instagram page, Ojwang did try his chance at music, releasing a song back in early February, 2020.

In the resurfaced clip, the teacher could be seen wearing an orange hat, shades, shirt and coat.

He was surrounded by beauties while he sang his part, appearing very hyped for the shoot.

"Jaber unanipendeza, venye unacheza na ma ...., hata kama unatingisha..," he could be heard saying in some part of his verse.

One scene in the video showed a young man inquiring a lady for her phone number and after she shared it on his phone, the two could be seen looking at each other from a distance.

In his caption, Ojwang just wrote; "Kaa rada" which translates to 'stay alert'.

A huge part of the song was sung in the Luo language and said:

"Nairobi, if you remain calm today, tomorrow you'll find yourself pregnant. Jakadala, I will come and hold you, and (missed words)..., people will come and talk about how you're useless."

From this, it is clear that he was advising on the importance of being alert in Nairobi, a city that doesn't sleep.

William Ruto breaks silence over Albert Ojwang's death

Earlier, President William Ruto finally addressed the death of Albert Ojwang after a prolonged silence.

In a statement on his X account, the president said he was pained by the death of the 31-year-old, just like any parent would.

He sent his condolences to the Ojwangs' parents, noting that the loss, especially in the hands of the police, was unacceptable.

While condemning the actions of the police, the president also affirmed his conviction to ensure that the police acted independently, which would raise their professionalism, accountability and effectiveness.

He stated that the service must now rise up to the challenge of dealing with misconduts within it's ranks, adding that they should cooperate with Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).

Source: TUKO.co.ke