Spoken Word Poet Tear Drops Pens Emotional Tribute to Larry Madowo

Spoken word guru Tear Drops, shared an emotional tribute to Larry Madowo on Twitter after the latter announced that he was leaving the BBC. The artist divulged Madowo's role in building his now successful career. Tear Drops disclosed that he had given up on his art until he was called to Larry's then show, #theTrend, adding that he even hired a suit to wear to the show."I had a Kabambe & that night I came to the trend na Suti ya kitenge nimeHire, I only 2 poems &70bob fare".

on twitter, after show That night I spent my night kwa Lorry na watchman , mtaa kulikuwa na curfew cuz kulikuwa na polisi ameuwawa & mtaa mzima ilikuwa inanuka teargas, I remember you calling me that night,you said , "Bro you are now trending,more than the show itself.

— TEARDROPS THE GREAT OFFICIAL ?? (@poetteardrops) July 30, 2019

Remarkably, that was his career-changing night as he "trended more than the show itself", opening doors for him soon after. "That interview made me who I am right Now, That interview ilinitoa kwa nyumba ya mabati nikilalia pillow cases", said Tear Drops concluding, "Shukran Larry Madowo for believing in us and providing us with chances and opportunities."

zimeshikanishwa, that interview made lots of upcoming poets.

Shukran Larry Madowo for believing in us and providing us with chances and opportunities.

— TEARDROPS THE GREAT OFFICIAL ?? (@poetteardrops) July 30, 2019