Born in the sprawling slums of Kibera, Nairobi which is considered one of the largest slums in the world), Henry Ohanga devoted to be serious in pursue of his career in music. Which worked out well for him. With tours around the world he is proving that persistence, focus and smart work is key for success.
He founded his not-for-profit Octopizzo Foundationin 2015 and through the Foundation, he hopes to use the uniting ingredients of creativity, Art, Music, Culture and Sports to support vulnerable youths to realize their potential and be liberated from the cycle of desperation and dependency.
He has partnered with UNHCR to start a dynamic and powerful initiative – Artists for Refugees, which encompasses his love for music, the Arts and Culture with those of the refugees – it is through their shared love for Art that he has been able to raise the profile of refugee artists and talent in this country. He is indeed the first Kenyan artist to speak up on refugee matters consistently and in a timely fashion. He has been identified, both in 2014 and 2015 as one of the most influential personalities speaking on refugee matters on social media. In 2015, he ranked 16th globally as one of the top voices on refugee matters.
His work with United Nations, The American Embassy in Kenya and The British Council in Kenya has seen him attend most vital and global decision making forums on matters of youths and Arts.
Octopizzo has been consistently producing hit song are his fans are eager to see what is set for 2019.
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