Didi Kempot Hesitant to Sing ‘Bojo Galak’ in Front of Jokowi

President Joko Widodo once asked Ganjar Pranowo to bring Didi Kempot along to perform a wayang show. The President laughed out loud during his show.

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Didi Kempot performs as a guest singer at a dangdut show in Wuled village, Tirto district, Pekalongan regency, Central Java, on Tuesday (30/7/2019).

SEMARANG, KOMPAS – Campursari singer Didi Kempot died on Tuesday (5/5/2020) at 7:45 a.m. in Solo, Central Java. Born in Solo on 31 Dec. 1966, the singer was known for interacting with his audience and has left behind a number of memorable moments with those he touched, including his hesitancy in singing "Bojo Galak" (Grumpy Wife) for an audience that included President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.

This recollection was recounted by Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, who said he had many memories of the singer. Several times he invited Didi Kempot to perform at events and even performed together.