Mighty King Kong

Paul Otieno Imbaya (26 September 1973 – 25 December 2007), better known for his stage name Mighty King Kong, was a reggae musician from Kenya. He was born in Ugenya, Siaya District.

As a child he suffered severe polio attack and was disabled from the waist down. He went to Ambira Primary School, but dropped out at Standard Six following the death of his father. He moved to Kisumu city where he became a street kid and beggar.

In 1993 he moved to Nairobi. With the assistance of DJ Stone, a local deejay whom he had met in Kisumu, he was able to perform at Nairobi clubs on a weekly basis. In 2007, he released a compilation album "The Best of King Kong".

Above all, he was a die-hard supporter of Raila Odinga's ODM political movement which had promised to nominate him to the next parliament to represent the disabled persons of Kenya. He was seen dressed in orange colours as a sign of firm commitment to the party in his last days.

Discography Album "The Best of the Mighty King Kong"

R U ready? Cinderella Mama Right Direction African Leaders Give Me Your Love Man and Woman Stop Violence Wan Wadhi Life Ladies' Choice Mo' Rounds Oringo Celebration Cassanova Gal African Story

Death He died on Christmas Day, 2007 at the age of 34, after being poisoned (as attributed in the local newspapers). He was transported to Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, where he died as he was being treated. He was survived by his widow, Jackline Ouma, and a child.