Last week marked the first anniversary since the death of the second president of Kenya, Daniel Torotich Arap Moi. Indeed, much has been written and said about Daniel Arap Moi, and his death uncorked a litany of previously hidden details and insights into the Shakespearian drama he presided over while in office. But how do we evaluate the legacy of Moi’s agency during his time in office? Is it through the memoirs that will and have been written, the popular slogans that were created by his regime and sang by his supporters, or is it the “official” narrative peddled by the state? Or is it, perhaps, the pain his detractors and critics faced or the scars of the victims who suffered his heavy hand? Popular music reflects the culture of our day. Through it, we can observe the blueprint of an age in the lyrics and sound of that time. Perhaps, we argue, that if we listen to the popular music of Moi’s 24 year rule we can observe the fingerprint and maybe get a glimpse of the Man and his legacy.