Daddy Owen Raked In Sh1 Million Weekly During His Peak Days

Daddy Owen, a legendary gospel singer, has revealed that he used to rake in a staggering sum of nearly Sh1 million every week during his peak.

In an episode on the Iko Nini podcast, Owen said that he turned down international gigs in the US because corporate gigs in Kenya were more lucrative.

“I never performed in the US; most of the time, I was told I would perform in a church, members would give offerings, and that is what I would be paid. Yet here, a corporate could give me about Sh200,000 per week to push their brand plus other gigs within the country. Would you have gone?” Owen said.

Owen said that he learned the importance of financial discipline from his older brother, Rufftone, and legendary Calif Records producer Clemo.

“Rufftone advised me to make wise financial decisions, reminding me that some things would not last forever. And when my hit song ‘System ya Kapungala’ was at its peak, Clemo called me with a valuable piece of advice. Clemo told me to make use of the moment I had because it would reach a point where my songs would no longer interest fans,” Owen said.

The gospel sensation’s financial journey took a significant turn when he received his first major paycheck of nearly Ksh7 million from a local telecommunications company.

“That was a life-changing moment for me,” Owen said. “It allowed me to invest in my music and my business, and it gave me peace of mind knowing that I was financially secure.”

Owen said that he is grateful for the financial success he has achieved, but he is also aware that it is not something that will last forever.

“I am always looking for ways to grow my business and invest my money wisely,” Owen said. “I want to make sure that I am financially secure for the long term.”