BY MWANAHABARI REPORTER
Just five hours after “Leo ni leo” remix song sung by Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and famous Luhya musician Emmanuel Musindi was posted on Youtube, nearly 70,000 Kenyans have clicked to watch the song.
The song features Raila and Emmanuel on the microphone – and has Raila dropping some interesting lines in his characteristic baritone voice.
The original song – titled ‘Rero ni Rero’ – has become like an anthem in the Azimio La Umoja rallies.
The “Leo ni leo” music video featuring Raila Odinga premiere on Valentine’s Day – with only a snippet, a trailer of what was to come released to the masses.
Interestingly, ‘Leo ni Leo’ is not a new song.
The song has been around – with the first upload on Youtube done in 2016.
Whoever chose the song as Azimio La Umoja theme song deserves a trophy.
It’s the kind of song that will stick in the mind, heart and soul of any listener.
Kenyans have been reacting to the song
“After following Azimio manenos this song has refused to stop playing in my head and mind. It’s playing in my mind even in my sleep. I had to look for it for the first time. Now I can’t stop playing it over and over again. I am in love with it. Beautiful hit” – Vincent Juma
“”Hearing this song on azimio la umoja made me appreciate it even more,” Innocent Joel
” Here because of the yesterday’s Azimio La Umoja Convention at Kasarani Stadium (10th-Dec-2021). The music rings in my head every now and again. RAO is the GREATEST.” – Richard
“Came across this song few hours ago while following bukhungu II convention. Have listened to it more than 10 times already. Spectacular piece of art. Don’t know what it means but great instrumental and vibe!” – Yusuf Mahat
“This song started to play in my head Heard it many years ago on a neighbors radio in mt Elgon I typed leo ni leo and here we are,” Veronica Wambui.