In 1981 he moved to Dakar, Senegal where he played drums for the renowned and progressive singer, Ouza, before joining the house band at the Hotel Savana, drumming and singing an international repertoire.
Mwaka 1981 alihamia mjini Dakar nchini Senegar, alikuwa anapiga Ngoma na Mwimbaji mashuhuri wa Ouza kabla ya kujiunga na House Band katika Hotel ya Savanna, ambapo walikuwa wanaimba na kupiga ngoma za mataifa mbalimbali.