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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced plans to rename several roads in the city in tribute to legendary Kenyan artists. During the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Thursday, Sakaja revealed that one of the roads in the South C area would be named after the late E-Sir, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers in the region.
“We shall be honouring our artists by renaming some of the roads… One of the roads in South C will be renamed after the great hero E-Sir,” Sakaja said.
E-Sir, whose real name was Issah Mmari, tragically passed away in a road accident in 2003.
In 2022, fellow musician Nameless started an online petition urging Governor Sakaja to commemorate E-Sir by naming a road or street in South C after him. The petition received thousands of signatures.
Known for hits like ‘Leo Ni Leo’ and ‘Moss Moss,’ E-Sir is celebrated for his groundbreaking influence on the Kenyan music scene, with his songs continuing to resonate with fans long after his passing.
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