Renowned journalist Dennis Okari recently opened up about his youthful ambition of becoming a rapper.

Speaking on Bishop Kathy Kiuna’s Daughters of Zion, he surprised many by showcasing his rapping skills and reflecting on his early passion for music.

“I thought I was born to be a rapper.

We had a group of three, and we were deep into hip-hop.

We were so good that we performed in other schools. I used to rap in both English and Swahili,” he recalled.

Killing the rap dream

Despite their talent, the group never made it to the big stage.

He revealed that they once recorded an album at Capital FM, but it was never released. Okari idolized legendary rappers like Tupac and Puff Daddy, drawn to their success, wealth, and confidence.

While he gained recognition as a rapper in high school, he struggled with a sense of purpose.

“I was good, but I felt lost. In Form 2 or 3, I told my dad that education wasn’t for me.

He was so furious that he almost threw me over the balcony.

He gave me two choices—go back to school or return to Kisii,” he shared.

Okari admits he was rebellious

Okari admitted to being rebellious, which led to multiple suspensions.

However, in his final year of high school, he had a turning point.

Realizing how much time he had wasted, he decided to focus on his studies and change his path

Spiritual awakening and an unexpected twist

The father of two also reflected on his journey to salvation, which took an unexpected turn when he unknowingly joined a cultic church.

“People get saved for different reasons.

I got saved before my KCPE exams after a friend invited me to church.

I later found out it was a cult. They had salt, and we walked on it.

We were also given anointing oil to take home,” he revealed.

He recalled being instructed to apply the oil while praying for specific desires.

As a young boy eager to pass his exams, he followed the instructions—but the results were disappointing. “I prayed and applied the oil, hoping to pass my exams—but I didn’t.

That experience made me question salvation,” he admitted.

Despite the challenges, Okari went on to build a successful career in journalism.

Marriage life

His personal life also made headlines, from his brief marriage to Betty Kyallo in 2015 to his current marriage to Naomi Joy.

Today, he is a proud father, sharing a daughter with his ex-wife and a child with his wife, Naomi.