The Luo Nyanza region is still considered and is actually home to some of the best.
Consequently, it is to thank for some of the nation's top figures in politics, sports and entertainment.
However, the region did not only rise to fame and begin producing such people in the recent days, as it has always been home to notable people with great abilities.
Here are some of the historical legends who emanated from this region and who had unbelievable powers.
1. Isabella Bim
According to Luo legends, Isabella was a female traditional witch doctor who hailed from Asembo, Siaya County.
Luo Benga musician Daniel Owinio (D.O) Misiani in his song ‘"Isabella Muga" noted that Isabella had the powers to kill and resurrect,
‘’Isabella nego to chiero, gigi nene Rutoh ochano chon (Isabella can kill and resurrect, these are God’s plans),’’ he sang..
2. Luanda Magere
Magere is the most popular Luo legend, whose existence remains a mystery to many and unrealistic to others. The great warrior reportedly lived in the plains of Kano, modern day Muhoroni and Nyando constituencies in Kisumu County.
He played a big role in helping his people win battles against their Nandi neighbors since his body was made of stone, and therefore unable to be pierced by the Nandi swords, arrows and spears.
He later died when he leaked the secret to his Nandi wife who in turn notified her tribesmen. During the next encounter, the Nandi warriors speared Magere's shadow, the source of his power, killing him.
3. Adikinyi Nyar Migondho
This imaginary lady was associated with the historic and miraculous happenings that happened around the great Lake Victoria back in the day.
According to some records, she was the wife of famed Luo fisherman Nyamgondho Nyombare who was fished in the lake and who would later make the fisherman very rich.
When Nyamgondho added another wife contrary to their agreement, she blew her flute and all the livestock followed her back to the lake as Nyamgondho turned into a fig tree.
She is also said to be behind the collapse of the Simbi village which would later experience heavy rainfall and turn into a small lake, hence the name Simbi Nyayima (the sunken village) after the villagers refused to shelter her.
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