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Neville Okoko, founder Nevyl’s Collections

NAIROBI, KENYA: Five years ago, Neville Okoko was an employed Kenyan, pocketing Sh200 a day. He trekked from Mathare estate to his employer’s Harry Kamau Music Production Company where he worked as sales executive.

His job involved listening to potential stars, spinning or binning their hits. He loved the job and while at it, Okoko discovered he had another talent.

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