Octopizzo: A lack of government funding is stiffling development of the arts in Kenya

Henry Ohanga aka 'Octopizzo' is widely known for his chart topping hip hop hits.

Msanii wa mziki wa hip hop Octopizzo Source: Octopizzo

Unlike his peers who mainly focus on their music careers, the Kenyan rapper also runs a successful charity helping youngsters, around the Kibera slums where he grew up and in other parts of Kenya through his Octopizzo foundation.

SBS Swahili spoke with Octopizzo, during his tour of South Australia where he was performing and doing speaking engagements for the Octopizzo foundation as part of the annual Sanaa Festival.

Click on the link below for more information on the Octopizzo foundation:

octopizzofoundation.org