Lydia Owuor: UK-Based Kenyan Lady Turns Into TikTok Star For Lip-Synching Rhumba Maestro Musa Juma's Songs

• Lydia Owuor has gained international fame through her deep admiration for the late Musa Juma's Rhumba music
• The young lady's skilful lip-synching performances bring Musa Juma's Luo Rhumba melodies to life and fans love it
• Lydia started with no followers, and now she has amassed an astounding 50,000 followers on TikTok alone

A young Kenyan student residing in the United Kingdom has become a notable internet sensation for her deep admiration of the late Musa Juma, a legendary Rhumba singer.

Lydia's devotion to Juma's music, particularly his Luo Rhumba songs, has enabled her to amass a significant following on Facebook and TikTok.

Lydia Owuor immortalises Musa Juma

Her journey to social media stardom began with her passionate lip-synching performances of Juma's songs.

She skilfully emulated the essence of Juma's vocals and performances through short videos.

Her audience has responded powerfully to this enthralling illusion, allowing them to be swept up in the beauty and nostalgia of Juma's music.

From zero to 50,000 followers on TikTok

Lydia started with a modest following on TikTok, but she has amassed an impressive 50,000 followers on that platform.

This growing community has transformed her into a social media influencer, enabling her to share her enthusiasm for Juma's legacy with a broad audience.

It is worthwhile to note that Musa Juma's influence remains undeniable, even over a decade after his death.

Lydia recently marked a milestone, sharing her achievement of 50,000 TikTok followers.

UK-based lady laments paying KSh 23k for braids

Separately, a Kenyan woman living in the United Kingdom tickled netizens as she narrated how expensive it is to have hair done in foreign salons.

Sheilah Birgen took to her Twitter to post a thread explaining the exorbitant cost of getting a hairdo.

The lady noted it cost upward of KSh 23,000 to get simple braiding, whereas it was cheaper back at home.

She Tweeted:

"I will never complain about how much they charge us in Kenya to make our hair. We typically pay KSh 1800 - 4500 for braids. I asked how much they would charge me for knotless braids, and I have been told £160 (KSh 23,000)!! Basically the same price as building Thika Road."