Check Out Joseph Hellon before All the Glam & Grandeur (PHOTO)

The Ugly Duckling isn’t just a fable. Some of our favorite stars have undergone their own miraculous transformations over the years, going from being just another face in the crowd to earning showstopper status.

Search for the top Jazz artists in Kenya then get back to me if you don’t come across the name Joseph Hellon. Yes, that’s how big the alto-saxophonist is. A member on the East African jazz scene and a professional jazz tuitor, Hellon is an intellectual man blessed with a strong personality and flare.

In short, Hellon has become a household name across East Africa and across the globe for his unique approach to music.

Anyhow, while Hellon looked pretty nerd-tastic say 10-20 years ago, and Ghafla! wasn’t around to document it, there were paparazzi cameras around. Check out Hellon’s transformation from the awkward years in ‘Starch’ to the amazing present;