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Send off: John De’Mathew died by words of his songs

Like most musicians, the story of Benga Musician John De'Mathew (pictured) can be told through his music, right up to the manner of his death. His critically acclaimed song ‘Peris Nduku’ which won him hearts of Kikuyu music lovers, ends in the tragic death of his muse Nduku, through a road accident on a hill in Limuru.

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