Prechard Pouka Olang, also known as Poxi Presha, was born in 1971. He aspired to be a musician ever since he was young. After years of sneaking into clubs and working with decks and other artists, Poxi Presha became an extraordinary rapper and singer in Kenya's music industry. He was one of the most popular rappers in the history of Kenya and was also one of the most controversial figures as well. He earned the title 'bad boy of Kenyan music' after a conflict between him and his organizers for a music festival. Poxi Presha was told not to perform but he did not listen. That led to a journalist framing Poxi as a bad guy. In response to the article, Poxi wrote a song that dissed writers being paid to distort the real story. After years of living up to his nickname and becoming a face of the music industry in Kenya, Poxi was diagnosed with tuberculosis. After becoming blind and death and fighting the disease, Poxi Presha died on October 14th, 2005.
Evaluation:
This website glorifies and gives respect to one of Kenya's best musical products. The author gives a great background of the famous rapper and explained what Poxi lived for. It is evident that Poxi was a big part of the music industry up until his early death.
Citation:
"Poxi Presha: RIP Brother." KenyanList.com - Share. Discuss. Advertise. Proudly Kenyan. 21 Oct. 2005. Web. 03 Dec. 2011.
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