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The life and times of John DeMathew

Wreckage of the late John De Mathew’s car in road accident that occurred near Blue Post Hotel in Thika. [Boniface Gikandi/Standard]

Until his death, John Ng'ang'a alias DeMathew popularly known for his song Niwe Njata Yakwa was one of loved Benga musicians in Kenya.

De Mathew began his music career in 1986, with his first song Jennifer.

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