Singer Vicmass Luodollar, known for his hit Bank Otuch, has proudly introduced his newborn daughter to fans, sparking excitement with her unique name. On Monday, September 30, the artist shared a heartfelt photo with the baby and announced her name alongside her date of birth. “Crystal Palace Akinyi. 28/9/2025,” he wrote.
Why did Vicmass name his daughter Crystal Palace?
The unusual name immediately drew reactions from fans. Julie Alindi commented, “My namesake, Akinyi. Congratulations.” Comedian 2mbili teased, “Next is Liverpool Awiti.”
Speaking about the inspiration, Vicmass explained that he is a dedicated Liverpool supporter, and the club had just lost 2–1 to Crystal Palace the night before his daughter’s birth. “Crystal Palace beat Liverpool 2-1, and it’s something that surprised us because we were the better side,” he said.
Instead of letting the defeat dampen his spirits, Vicmass embraced the surprise as symbolic of his daughter’s unexpected arrival. “Just like the baby, we didn’t know she would come that early. She was born the next day at 2:00 am. Just like Crystal Palace surprised Liverpool, her birth came as a surprise to us.”
The musician revealed that his daughter weighed 3.5kg and broke down the meaning of her name: “She is Crystal (clear) Palace (queendom) Akinyi (very early).” He added that fans have been amused but supportive, celebrating her arrival with him.
What does the milestone mean for Vicmass Luodollar?
Weeks before welcoming his daughter, Vicmass marked another achievement: the 10th anniversary of Bank Otuch. He reflected on its lasting impact, saying, “The fact that the song is still heavy on rotation across all platforms and I own the master and intellectual property of the original, remix and their instrumental, gives me enough joy to celebrate and hope it goes beyond Africa in the near future and makes monetary value.”
He emphasized that owning the master puts him in a stronger position to negotiate future deals for TV adverts or film soundtracks. Beyond his personal milestones, Vicmass expressed optimism about Kenyan music’s growth. “I am happy, a lot of Kenyans are killing it on Spotify, a lot are on tours in Europe, new talents come up every day with better structures compared to 15 years ago.”
By Risper Akinyi
