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PHOTOS: Octopizzo Pays Tribute to Late Father with Ancestral Museum in Siaya

Octopizzo, the Kenyan rapper born Henry Ohanga, has unveiled a museum in his village in Siaya County in a homage to his roots and

January 9, 2024

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Octopizzo Hits Back At Khaligraph Jones Over Interview Comments

Rappers Octopizzo and Khaligraph Jones have seemingly reignited their longstanding on-and-off beef if their recent comments are anything to go by. It all started

August 18, 2023

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Octopizzo – No Kenyan Rapper Earns More Than Me

Kenya’s Hip Hop sensation Octopizzo(born Henry Ohanga) says he is the highest-earning rapper in the country. Speaking in an interview with Wasafi Media, the

December 1, 2022

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Octopizzo Trashes Kenyan Media, “I Don’t Need Them Anymore”

Octopizzo says Kenyan media is good for nothing when it comes to supporting local music acts. Speaking to Wasafi media in Tanzania, Octo lamented

December 1, 2022

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Octopizzo Speaks on Possibility of Collaborating With Khaligraph Jones

There’s still a chance that hip-hop heads in Kenya will one day get to hear their favorite Kenyan rappers, Octopizzo and Khaligraph Jones, on

August 5, 2022

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Octopizzo Reveals Main Difference Between Wajackoyah and Other Candidates

Nairobi-based rapper Octopizzo(born Henry Ohanga) has appeared to endorse Roots Party presidential candidate Prof. George Wajackoyah saying he is different from the other candidates.

August 4, 2022

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Octopizzo on a Mission To Reform Juveniles

Nairobi-based rapper Henry Ohanga alias Octopizzo is on a noble mission to reform juvenile prisoners. The philanthropist on Wednesday announced the launch of a

October 29, 2021

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New KeMusic – Octopizzo Comes Through With Striking Dance Video For ‘Nikupate’

Nairobi-based rapper Octopizzo has once again proved why his versatility and unpredictability are unmatched in the industry with another solid release dubbed ‘Nikupate’. Engineered

August 13, 2020

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New KeMusic – The Rap Collab We Have All Been Waiting For Is Here As Japesa Taps Khaligraph in ‘Nyakalaga’

Rap fans are over the moon after two of their favorite Luo rappers, Khaligraph Jones and Japesa, hopped on a track together. The duo’s

August 7, 2020

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New KeMusic – Octopizzo Spreads Hope in ‘Another Day’

Amid the coronavirus pandemic and its adverse effects, Octopizzo has come through with a message of hope in his new release dubbed ‘Another Day’.

June 9, 2020

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Octopizzo Defends Stivo Simple Boy Against Trolls and Haters

Kibra rapper Octopizzo is apparently a big fan of fast-rising music sensation Stivo Simple Boy. Stivo, also hailing from Kibra slums, has been on

March 10, 2020

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Octopizzo Rules Out Collabo With Luo Rapper Japesa

There won’t be another ‘Bank Otuch’ type of collaboration with Luo rap star Japesa, Octopizzo has said. With Japesa continually growing in popularity, Luo

February 14, 2020

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Watch: Octopizzo Goes Soft as He Begs His Girl to Stay in New Hit Single

Octopizzo has delivered his third single this year, two months after he released the Benga-infused ‘Zikishika’ which is almost hitting 1 million views on

July 18, 2019

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Watch: Octopizzo Champions Clean Water for All in New Track ‘One Like The Water’

Kenyan rapper Octopizzo continues to work towards creating a better world for all with yet another project in his long list of philanthropic and community-based

April 9, 2019

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Legalising Marijuana Will Save Our Kids From Abusing It, Says Octopizzo

Octopizzo has maintained that legalising marijuana in Kenya will do more good than harm for users of the outlawed plant. According to Octo, legalisation

March 26, 2019

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Octopizzo Ready to Work With Khaligraph Jones But on One Condition

It looks like the rap collabo we have all been yearning for is on the cards. High-flying Kenyan rappers Octopizzo and Khaligraph have both

March 21, 2019

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Watch: Octopizzo Takes Us On A Trip to Babylon in Fresh Music Video

Boy have we waited! Kenya’s Ghetto rap king Octopizzo has finally unleashed his first release of the New Year – Babylon. As we have

February 20, 2019

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Octopizzo and Fena Gitu Named Kenya Brand Ambassadors for Smirnoff- PHOTOS

Two of Kenya’s top music acts – Octopizzo and Fema Gitu – have entered into a partnership with the self-proclaimed largest vodka brand in the

September 26, 2018

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Octopizzo Eyes Master’s Degree After Graduating from University of Pennsylvania

“Mwanaume ni Akili,” these are the words of Kenya’s hip hop star Octopizzo after graduating from the private Ivy League research university, University of Pennsylvania.

September 7, 2018

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Every Artiste is Buying Views, Vicmass Luodollar Defends Octopizzo

Self-proclaimed Afrorap magician Vicmass Luodollar has weighed in on the topic of buying YouTube views, saying it is a common practice among hitmakers both

August 22, 2018

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