Nixon Omollo & The Survivors

Hailing from the tough Umoja section of Nairobi, Kenya, Nixon Omollo credits his triumph over adversity to his mother, who instilled in him the values necessary for success. He grew up listening to Roots Reggae music and was heavily influenced by masters like Bob Marley, Black Uhuru, Jacob Miller, and Culture. As a boy he was fascinated by the guitar and would play imaginary guitar for hours on end. However, he was unable to obtain a real guitar until he came to the U.S. for college in 2002. He has been writing songs and performing ever since. Nixon’s debut CD “Be My Guide” was released in July of 2009.

Nixon’s backup band, The Survivors, is a seasoned group of Chicago-area musicians, including several with festival circuit experience as well as performing experience at a wide range of local venues, including the House of Blues, United Center, US Cellular Field, The Elbo Room, The Double Door, Wise Fools Pub, and Cubby Bear Wrigleyville, among many others