TONY STARLIGHT’S KENYA MUSIC MISSION
In July of 2022, Mrs. Starlight and I were invited by Rev. Fred Onyango to bring the gift of music to his village in Kisumu, Kenya, and to visit nearby Huma Girls School to see the site of a water well that was funded by our church. Thanks to Prince George Winyah Parish and Water Mission International, 600 girls now have access to clean water for the first time in the school’s thirty-seven-year history!
We brought along a guitar that we presented as a gift to Emmanuel Anglican Church. It had such an amazing impact, as no one in the church could not afford a guitar. Think about that! While in Kenya, I taught a vocal performance workshop to a group of young worship leaders, played music for vacation Bible school, sang with the praise band on Sunday, and forged lifetime friendships. My phone frequently pings with “What’s App” texts from Kenya!
In July of 2023, Sherry and I returned to Kisumu, this time bringing three guitars, eleven recorders, two melodicas, twenty pitch pipes, drumsticks, microphones, and the funds to purchase a new drum set. This was all thanks to the generous contributions of Tony Starlight fans. Our Kenyan friends were over the moon with gratitude. I taught another workshop to young praise leaders, and we helped to build homes for families in extreme poverty. The experience was profoundly life-changing for so many, including us.
In 2024, we’re headed back once again. We’re asking for funds to help with our travel expenses, and to bring even more instruments. Donations can be made by check or Venmo (@tonystarlight). If you would like a tax deduction, write a check to Prince George Winyah Parish. Please be certain to write “Africa Mission” in the memo, and mail it to:
Tony Starlight, 919 Palmetto St., Georgetown, SC 29440 Thank you!
For more info: Email tonystarlight@hotmail.com
