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Fading fortunes: Why Kenyan stars live in poverty while ringtone companies mint millions

Music artistes

After attending a music concert held at the Sarakasi Dome last weekend, a celebrated hip-hop artiste who has a hit enjoying good rotation could be heard begging for Sh100. Even after being thronged by fans and admirers seeking his autograph thanks to his celebrity status, the poor chap did not have fare to go home.

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