Kenya’s celebrated Mugithi star Samidoh Muchoki has once again captured the internet’s attention, this time from the cobbled streets of Dublin, Ireland.
In a now-viral video, the singer, clad in casual streetwear and armed with his signature guitar, is seen belting out his Kikuyu tunes to an unsuspecting but thoroughly captivated foreign audience.
With rhythmic strums and a commanding stage presence, Samidoh transformed a quiet Dublin street into a cultural stage, backed by a drummer keeping time with traditional beats.
What began as a simple performance quickly turned into a lively scene, as passers-by stopped mid-errand, filming the moment on their phones, swaying, and nodding in rhythm to music sung in a language they didn’t understand but deeply felt.
Moved by the performance, several members of the crowd expressed their appreciation the universal way: by dropping coins into Samidoh’s open guitar case.
For a few magical minutes, music erased borders, and the heart of Kikuyu culture pulsed through the streets of Ireland’s capital.
Online, the video has stirred mixed reactions. Some celebrated the singer’s international stride.
“Music knows no language barrier,” one user, Antony Mokaya, commented. “It’s amazing seeing Kenyan music on a global stage.”
Others were more critical.
“These beggars are an embarrassment,” wrote one @ianbobby193651.
@pingache added, “Samidoh is expanding his base after Rigathi threatened him with cancellation.”
Samidoh performing in the streets of Ireland while receiving tips from fans. pic.twitter.com/C3X5EFIrng
— KENYA GOSSIP HUB (@kenyasgossips) June 3, 2025
The performance comes amidst political tensions at home. Samidoh, a police officer by profession, recently faced backlash for attending a meeting hosted by DP Kithure Kindiki alongside other musicians.
This move drew fire from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who called for a boycott of the artists until they apologised publicly.
In late May, the Mugithi maestro and police officer was swiftly reassigned from his post at the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) headquarters in Gilgil, only to face further deployment to the rugged terrains of Baringo County.
The move by the National Police Service was widely seen as a bold disciplinary slap, sparked by the explosive viral spread of his “Wantam” performance.
Just days after footage of Samidoh’s performance at an entertainment venue circulated widely on social media, the National Police Service issued his redeployment orders.