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Swahili country music star Samson Maombi [Courtesy]
Kenyan Swahili country music star Samson Maombi nearly missed his debut at the Tromso Country Festival in Norway following a string of last-minute travel setbacks.
Maombi, who was scheduled to fly out on July 9, was initially denied a visa, with the consulate informing him that he did not qualify. However, following an appeal, he was summoned on the same day to submit his passport for urgent processing.
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