Kenyan rapper King Kaka has joined the growing list of artistes paying tribute to the late Raila Amolo Odinga, releasing a moving song that celebrates the ODM leader’s legacy and enduring influence on the nation’s political and social fabric.
The track, titled “Huu Wimbo Ni Wako Baba” and released on Thursday, October 16, 2025, captures a blend of grief, respect, and nostalgia as King Kaka reflects on the life and impact of a man he calls “Kenya’s father of democracy.”
Through poignant lyrics, the rapper revisits Raila’s decades-long fight for freedom and equality, portraying him as a resilient statesman who bore the weight of struggle, imprisonment, and political rejection without ever abandoning his vision for a better Kenya.
“Hii nayo imeniuma Baba, imeniuma nayo. The number of torture Baba sijataja nayo. The last fight in us Baba umeenda nayo,” he raps, mourning the leader’s passing while expressing disbelief that the nation’s most steadfast reformist is gone.
King Kaka’s verses trace Raila’s legacy from resistance to reconciliation, recognising his critical role in uniting Kenyans across political lines in his later years. The rapper notes that Raila’s wisdom and leadership often helped calm tensions during moments of national division, making him a bridge between government and opposition.
“Your salute should be more than 21… Baba, you said if you die there’s nothing to fear. Baba unaona vile Wakenya wanalia,” Kaka continues, capturing the collective grief of a mourning nation.
The tribute also extends compassion to Ida Odinga, Raila’s widow, with Kaka acknowledging her strength and endurance through years of political turmoil and personal sacrifice. He honours her as a quiet force behind the leader’s long journey toward democracy.
“Baba Ida is crying, yaani umetuweka hiyo position,” he laments, painting a picture of shared national pain.
King Kaka further addresses critics who misread Raila’s passionate following as blind loyalty, insisting that the connection between Raila and his supporters was rooted in genuine belief and admiration.
“Baba, they confused your love for a cult,” he raps, defending the authenticity of the movement Raila inspired.
The song closes with a somber reflection on Kenya’s uncertain future without Raila’s leadership, as King Kaka questions who will now carry the torch of justice, courage, and unity.
“I can’t believe you are gone. Huu wimbo ni wako Baba, natarajia uko salama,” he concludes.
With “Huu Wimbo Ni Wako Baba,” King Kaka delivers more than a musical tribute—it’s a heartfelt elegy to a political giant whose influence transcended generations. The song joins a wave of artistic expressions of mourning and respect, standing as both a farewell and a reminder of Raila Odinga’s indelible mark on Kenya’s history.
