Absalom Nyinza, known in the Kenyan music scene as Abbi, is one of the prominent male vocalists in Kenya delivering irresistible punchlines in the genre of Afrojazz and Afrofusion switching languages from Swahili to Luhya and English to French including some other tribal languages.

Abbi, as he prefers to be pronounced in the African music artistry, began his music career in 1993 as a member of the acapella group dominating in the gospel music scene known as The Boyz, which was later renamed Safari. With the band he toured many places including the UK and Germany. He later joined Achieng Abura’s band and was privileged to tour Spain during his membership.

His solo debut album was released in 2003 under Blu Zebra Studios by Tedd Josiah. At the Kisima Music Awards, he won two categories Best Male Artist and Best Promising Artist. His second album Indigo was released in August 2007.

He has performed during various music festivals and events including Festival Mundial and North Sea Jazz festivals in the Netherlands and toured many other countries.

He has also campaigned for various events including Global Call to Action Against Poverty.

written by Ruth Ama Onumah