Fashion entrepreneur Osebo the Zaaraman has opened up about his taste in music, saying he is drawn to songs that carry meaningful messages rather than those made purely for entertainment or rhythm.

Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM, Osebo explained that the message behind a song determines whether he keeps listening to it or skips it.

“I’m saying this because it’s my point of view. Every piece of music I listen to teaches me something, so I don’t listen to music that doesn’t make sense,” he said.

He stressed that music should go beyond entertainment, insisting that every song ought to leave listeners with wisdom, inspiration, or a valuable lesson.

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“That’s why I say there’s wisdom in gospel music, there’s wisdom in funeral songs, and many highlife songs carry gospel-like messages. It’s the words in a song that make me eager to listen to it,” he added.

According to Osebo, he naturally gravitates towards gospel, funeral, and traditional highlife music because of the depth of its lyrical content.

“If I’m playing a song I’ve never heard before and I don’t hear any sensible advice in it, I skip it,” he said.

He noted that it is the substance of a song’s lyrics, rather than its beat, that leaves a lasting impression on him.

“I even dance to funeral songs. I can listen to them while crying and still be nodding my head. I love Awoyo songs,” he added.

Osebo also expressed his admiration for Awoyo funeral songs, explaining that although they often stir emotions and sadness, their powerful messages keep him listening.

“Sometimes the music gets deep inside me; it’s almost like a spirit. That’s just who I am. I can play one particular song for an entire month,” he said.

Reflecting on the evolution of music, he argued that older songs offered stronger moral lessons and practical guidance than many contemporary releases.

“The wisdom and advice in the songs from the olden days are different from the kind of music many people make today,” he said.

He concluded that many modern songs tend to prioritise catchy rhythms and entertainment over meaningful storytelling and life lessons.

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