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'Sina makosa' intro was inspired by national anthem, Les Wanyika reveal

 Les Wanyika member and bass player Tommy Malanga [Courtesy]

‘Sina Makosa’ is probably one the most famous songs in the history of East African music but it has a back story that none of us would have expected.

Based on the real life experience of Les Wanyika founding member (late Professor Omar Shaban) the song has been re-done by Cool James, Wyre and harmonize, just to mention a few. 

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