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Remembering 'Vitimbi' comedian Baba Zero

Baba Zero

Popular comedian Baba Zero died last Sunday aged 84. Baba Zero, real name Omar Salim, was best known for his roles in Vitimbi and Kinyonga.

For a generation of Kenyans, Baba Zero and his team of actors was the ultimate entertainment for those lucky enough to own a TV set. This was before a new generation of entertainers took over in the late 90s.

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