5 Kenyan female singers who inspired generations

When singer Lenny Kravitz Friday lauded actress Cicely Tyson in an emotional tribute as "a true pioneer, who bared her heart and soul so we could witness the spirit of the characters she so brilliantly portrayed”, his words  -like an adamant dart pierced my soul- made me ponder and dream.

Dream of similar, exceptional Kenyan women who, like the pioneering Hollywood actress who died January 28 aged 96, trailblazed in an era overshadowed by patriarchy, and profoundly managed to touch the lives of others and jumpstart a new era for women. Their contributions to gospel music advanced the landscape in a unique and transformative way.