By Dann Okoth
A melodious, almost glorious, sound dissects the sweltering ambience at the basement of Nairobi’s French Cultural Centre, as Odhi Mak’Anyengo and his Duol (Village Social Club) troupe belt out their latest tune, Pikipikina (my motorcycle). Although the band is playing the popular benga music, the tunes are distinctly different from the sensual, often aggressive contemporary benga styles.