Emong Johnson Otinga - Loican Mam Epasi

Emong Johnson Otinga and Bukedea Jazz Band performing "Loican Mam Epasi". Emong Johnson Otinga is the most prolific, popular, and respected musician from the Iteso tribe in Eastern Uganda and Western Kenya. Otinga trains village children and incorporates them into Bukedea Jazz Band. Some of the band members go on to achieve solo success, improving their livelihood through the training and experience they received from Otinga. While mainstream and commercial success has eluded the musicians of Teso and focused primarily on musicians from the dominant tribe, the Baganda, the Iteso people have a rich and diverse musical and cultural heritage that radiates a powerful and uplifting message to those fortunate enough to be exposed to it. All Teso music contains messages and lessons about life. Historically, music was a powerful tool used to teach the youth about life and culture. Once a large and powerful tribe (the second-largest in Uganda), war ravaged the Iteso people in the late 80s and early 90s, leaving them destitute and vulnerable to subjugation of surrounding tribes. Despite this, the Iteso remain warm, intelligent, humble, happy and grateful. These videos only begin to tell their story. Emong Johnson Otinga is a primary school teacher in the Bukedea District of Uganda.

[@andrewbenjaminomolo4926]

This man made our days in the village colourful. It will be a dream come true for me to hire his services one day

[@markatingi8645]

Bukedea band, thanks for posting,

[@florencealoket3965]

Tasted, Tried and Proven. My favorite home Legend.
Long live Emong Johnson Otinga.

[@brianleekuhl]

A true legend and the greatest Teso musician of all time.

[@johaabdallah8050]

I have always enjoyed his music since i was in primary school ..... local instruments , No filters..... but very important message passed..... the best in teso ever!

[@AkelloSarah-xo2vi]

May God bless you papa Johnson

[@amgracious1]

Our legend ,advicer n motivator

[@saraa42]

May God bless you papa Johnson this is my favorite song

[@justjosephakol3358]

MY ONE LOVE MUSICIAN

[@amongflorence4834]

Thanks otinga

[@opiokeneth3663]

music that doesnot die even after ten years

[@janefrancesapio2345]

Such engaging music. Eyalama Otinga, keep it up.

[@fredokwan1]

Well done Johnson. The song says: The poor man never gets tired!

[@owinyken6899]

Fredrick OK sang ale

[@josephokaru5116]

God bless you Mr Otinga its nice

[@adupajames3537]

Thanx our teso music icon

[@jaymespapah8393]

2020 bado moto...yalama Otinga

[@eliaechoku7063]

2019 I'm here

[@ojangolebenard1712]

Legend

[@tukeiemmanuel1499]

Outing Eong kede ijo

[@ebirumosesbiko4944]

Ngesi nen

[@okurutchristopher9330]

nice Mr otinga since my primary ur music so should hence keep the solidarity up

[@dibia8771]

I once met with this living legend in Malaba Kenya who can connect me to him please

[@brianleekuhl]

Mr. Otinga is a very good friend if mine. Let me know what you would like from the legend and I can connect you.

[@dibia8771]

@@brianleekuhl just to invite him over to Kenya for performance.... I admire him

[@brianleekuhl]

@@dibia8771 send me an email to [e-mail] and I will send you his contact info.

[@ebirumosesbiko4944]

Ngesi nen