Prince Indah set to drop Ohangla tribute for Raila at dawn
By Mustafa Juma, October 16, 2025Ohangla sensation Evans Ochieng Owino, popularly known as Prince Indah, has announced the release of a special tribute song in honour of the late Raila Amolo Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and iconic statesman, whose death earlier today has sent shockwaves across the nation and continent.
In an emotional statement shared on his social media platforms on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the celebrated musician revealed that the song—titled “Wuod Oganda, Amolo 3 in 1”—will officially premiere on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.
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According to Indah, the time chosen for dropping the song is a symbolic hour “before the Sun has risen, as directed by Juogi”, in reference to Luo ancestral spirits.
“BABA! AGWAMBO! JAKOM! TINGA! ENIGMA! NYUNDO! RAO! PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT! JOSHUA…Ladies and gentlemen, the spirits of Got Ramogi have descended unto me this evening. I am here at the recording studio’s booth for Wuod Oganda, Amolo 3 in 1. Officially, a special tribute song to be released tomorrow in the morning at 6:00AM, a time when the Sun has not risen as directed by JUOGI. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS JAKAWUOR,” Prince Indah wrote on Facebook.
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Raila’s funeral programme
Raila died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, morning, aged 80, after suffering a cardiac arrest while on a morning walk in India, where he had gone for treatment.
He will be laid to rest this Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his Opoda home in Bondo, Siaya County.
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced the official programme for the late Prime Minister’s final journey, revealing that the family has requested his burial to take place within 72 hours of his passing, a wish Raila had personally expressed.
“The family informed President Ruto that according to Raila Odinga’s will, he insisted that he must be buried within the shortest time possible, ideally within 72 hours,” Kindiki said, adding that his wishes must be respected.
According to the schedule, a Kenyan delegation is expected to arrive in Mumbai, India, at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, before departing at 2:00 a.m. with the remains of the former Prime Minister.
The body will arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 8:30 a.m., where it will be received with full state honours.
From JKIA, the body will be taken to Lee Funeral Home, before a solemn procession to State House at midday, and later to Parliament Buildings at 2:00 p.m., where Kenyans will be allowed to pay their final respects.
On Friday, October 17, 2025, a national prayer service will be held at Nyayo Stadium, after which the procession will head to Kisumu and Bondo. Saturday, October 26, 2025, will see a public viewing at Moi Stadium in Kisumu before the journey continues to his rural home in Bondo for Sunday’s burial.