Benga Musician Atommy Sifa Cries For Help After Going Broke, Says He Needs KSh 500k To Rise

• Atommy Sifa's music career halted after losing band equipment, leading him to turn to small-scale farming for survival
• The talented musician pleaded with fans and Kenyans for financial support to purchase instruments and revive his passion for music
• Atommy revealed the brutal reality of struggling to provide for his family after his music career setback

Once a celebrated musician in the Luo community, Atommy Sifa now faces challenging times as a peasant farmer in his home village of Kendu Bay.

From grace to grass

The musician, best known for hits like Obama, Migingo and Adori Big G," revealed his struggles during an emotional interview with TUKO.co.ke, where he shared how life has taken an unexpected turn since losing his band equipment.

As a result, the once-thriving musician was left with no choice but to turn to small-scale farming to support himself and his family.

Atommy Sifa pleads with Kenyans for help

In a heartfelt plea, Sifa called upon his fans and fellow Kenyans to lend a helping hand and assist him in getting back on his feet.

He disclosed that he needs approximately KSh 500,000 to acquire the necessary musical instruments to revive his passion for music.

Describing the challenges he faces, Atommy explained:

"Life has been so tough. I am just doing farming here in the village. I have pleaded with my fellow artistes to support me, but none have heard my plea. I am a total orphan"

What Atommy needs to get back on his feet

The artiste revealed the specific equipment he needs to reignite his music career: three guitars, two baseline speakers, four mid-full-range speakers, a drum set, a keyboard, a power amplifier, a mixer, and microphones.

"I need three guitars; each costs 2800. Two baseline speakers worth KSh 200,000, four mid full range at 320k, a drum set at 78,000, a keyboard at 66k, a power amplifier worth 100,000, a mixture 80,000, and microphones," Atommy emotionally said.

These essential tools would allow him to rebuild his band and create new melodies that have the potential to touch the hearts of many once again.

You can contact Atommy Sifa at 0725 763370.

Atommy Sifa regrets singing UhuRuto praise song

The singer composed a song dubbed Uhuru Nyale in 2017 to promote Uhuru Kenyatta's presidential bid.

In an interview with Nation, the Sweartheart hitmaker lamented that his fortunes turned for the worst after he released the song.

He stated that his work was twisted, and after the release, most from his native Luo community accused him of abusing Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga.