His clad was always a signature, very unique; his most preferred color was white, from his cowboy boots, leather jackets and most popular his Stetson hat, that look just demanded one to turn on the streets to have a glimpse of an African cowboy, that was William Ngige Kuria dress code almost everyday.

Ngige was a half brother to the legendary Francis Rugwiti who had earlier formed the Banana Hills Band just before Kenya’s independence, it was here at the band that his friends nicknamed him Johnie Walker inspired by his signature dress code which was similar to the Scottish Whisky brand logo then in 1950s.

He was so passionate about the dress code which as well resembled Jimmie Rodgers code who was a top American country music star in 1930s; Ngigi’s consistent in his wear inspired many Kikuyu artists to wearing the same way he did; till today it’s awkward for a Kikuyu Benga artist to step on the arena without at least a stetson hat: That makes Ngigi a pioneer in Kikuyu Music world.

In the late 1960s, Ngigi started writing songs with his brother Rugwiti and D.K but he soon realized his talent was elsewhere, still in the music entertainment sphere, he started making appearances in Benga extravaganzas, he was a socialite then, he danced to the Kikuyu benga beats so effortlessly accompanying Francis Rugwiti or D.K Wa Maria in packed halls by revelers.

Ngigi took a break from music for six years from 1978 when he secured a job as a driver but later rejoined D.K’s band after the death of Francis Rugwiti.According to D.K , Ngigi draws respect from fans and he would never perform without him, D.K also honoured Ngigi by featuring him in his music videos. Ketebul also featured him on their cover photo of their book in 2010.

William Ngigi took his last breath on 31st day of July 2021 aged roughly 87 years.