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Nakuru Sunday School teacher sings her way to Sh1m recording deal

I can sing finalist winner Mercy Opondo presents a song during the final and grand day at the Standard Media Group in Nairobi on June 29,2018. She won the grand price of one million shillings. (Photo: Denish Ochieng/ Standard)

Thirty-two-year-old worship leader Mercy Akoth Opande was the winner of the inaugural I Can Sing talent search show that aired on KTN.

Mercy emerged the best in the crowded field of singers, taking home the crown, a Sh1 million cash prize as well as getting a recording deal.

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