The music business is ordinarily a tough industry but the challenges are doubly so for female artists who have to overcome cultural prejudices and professional barriers to establish their careers.
Suzanna Owiyo may be one of the most accomplished artists in Kenya today but it has been a long road since the beginning of her career in the early 2000s.
“It was very lonely at the beginning, some people called me names and said I was pursuing a lost cause but that didn’t stop me from chasing my dream,” says Suzanna.
“Music has been a game changer, taking me from a struggling artist in Kisumu to performing for global icons like Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama and of course, even President Uhuru Kenyatta, who played shakers for me.”
But on this important day : International Womens Day, Suzanna Owiyo has a message of hope.
Through her Instagram page, Owiyo has urged the ladies to keep soaring the future is bright for them.
” Women have come along way! I believe we’re unique being & are made of steal! I salute & celebrate all women around the world. 🌎. I see a bright future for women. Lets break those ceilings and soar.. It is possible ladies! “
What message would share with the women out here?