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Visa hitch nearly stops Samson Maombi from performing in Norway

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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