Veteran Kenyan Musician Gabriel Omolo Aginga Dies

Gabriel, who was among the few surviving veteran musicians of the 1960s and 70s, died after a short illness at the Busia District Hospital. In 1974, he became the first Kenyan musician ever to be awarded an International Golden Disc for the sales of his hit single, Lunchtime.

Veteran musician Gabriel Omolo Aginga of the “Lunch Time” hit song fame is dead. He died Wednesday evening at Busia District Hospital.

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