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Music brought me fame only, 'Chepchumba' hitmaker says

Kalenjin Secular artiste Philip Yegon popularly known as Bamwai display his guitar prowess during an interview at his home in Sotik, Bomet County. [Gilbert Kimutai, Standard]

When he crossed the finishing line in the 3,000m steeplechase race during the London Olympics in August 2012, Ezekiel Kemboi broke into a dance. He was dancing to a popular Kalenjin song ‘Emily Chepchumba’ by Philip Yegon.

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