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Octopizzo

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Octopizzo, born Henry Ohanga, is an award-winning musician, humanitarian, brand ambassador, and entrepreneur from Kibera, Nairobi. He has released three albums, including "Chocolate City" and "Refugeenius", which he collaborated with over 20 refugees from Kakuma & Dadaab Refugee camps. Octopizzo founded the Octopizzo Foundation in 2015 to support vulnerable youths through creativity, art, music, culture, and sports. He has partnered with UNHCR to start the Artists for Refugees initiative, which raises the profile of refugee artists and talent in Kenya. Octopizzo's work with the United Nations, the American Embassy in Kenya, and the British Council in Kenya has seen him attend global decision-making forums on matters of youth and the arts.

Discography

Albums²

Lamu Nights2022 • AlbumTracks: 10

FUEGO.2021 • AlbumTracks: 15

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