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Why Firirinda will not become another Jerusalema

Dick Njoroge alias Munyonyi (Center) an artist behind the popular Firirinda song with his son Munyonyi Junior and musician Epha Maina. [Photo By Ndungu Gachane]

Jerusalema, the South African dance, hit the world like a storm.

It cut across races, tribes, colours and creeds. From statehouses to villages, Jerusalema challenge became the standard way to keep us busy and excited. Like any other fad, it soon ran out of fashion. Remember Kung fu and breakdance?

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