Aston Lukoye
- The singer revealed that he sometimes made millions weekly
- He invested the money in businesses and philanthropic projects
Daddy Owen, the legendary gospel singer, has opened up about his past financial success. In an episode on the Iko Nini podcast, the singer revealed that he once earned a staggering sum of nearly Sh1 million every week.
At the height of his career, Daddy Owen was in high demand by corporate clients, who were willing to pay top dollar for his performances. He even turned down international gigs in the U.S.A, as the corporate gigs were more lucrative.
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“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,” Owen said. “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’s financial success was not just limited to corporate gigs. He also received invitations to various events, which further boosted his bank account.
However, amidst his financial success, Daddy Owen emphasized the importance of financial discipline. He said that he learned this from his older brother, Rufftone, and legendary Calif Records producer Clemo.
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“Rufftone advised me to make wise financial decisions, reminding me that some things would not last forever,” Owen said. “And when my hit song ‘System ya Kapungala’ was at its peak, Clemo called me with a valuable piece of advice. He told me to make use of the moment I had because it would reach a point where my songs would no longer interest fans.”
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. With this sum, he chose to invest in a meaningful way by building a house for his parents.
“I wanted to show my parents how grateful I was for their support,” Owen said. “I also wanted to make sure that they were taken care of in their old age.”
Daddy Owen has also invested in other personal businesses and runs a number of philanthropic projects in Kenya. He is a true inspiration to many, and his story shows that it is possible to achieve financial success while still maintaining a strong sense of financial discipline.
