Eric Wainaina: Social activist trying to figure out his style of music
Eric Wainaina is one of Kenya’s best known singer-songwriters. He often sings about inequality, political and social injustices that have eaten up the Kenyan society. PHOTO | BWETTE
Eric Wainaina was born on August 28, 1973 in Nairobi, Kenya. He often sings about inequality, political and social injustices that have eaten up the Kenyan society. His lyrics resonate with the millions of citizens who disapprove of the country’s greedy, corrupt and authoritarian political elite.
On why he decided to tackle the political and social ills in society, Wainaina told The EastAfrican: “Kenya went through a particular phase in its political history and we’re finding a need to sing outside the confines of the church.”
